Over 600 children without a school place - all without a German passport
No lessons and a lack of social contacts: children without a German passport often have to wait months for a school place in Saxony.
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More and more flu cases - 45 deaths so far
Almost 2,800 cases in one week: the flu epidemic is growing and all age groups are affected. It has claimed the lives of 45 people since the start of the season. More than twice as many with corona.
More support for pupils with dyscalculia
If the state parliament agrees, pupils in Saxony with dyscalculia could receive significantly more help in the coming school year.
Käthe Kollwitz to Jutta Müller: Exhibitions in Chemnitz
After the exhibition fireworks in the Capital of Culture year, the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz now have to shift down a few gears. This is what art lovers can expect this year.
"Construction turbo" to create living space more quickly in Dresden
Dresden needs around 21,000 new apartments by 2035 - but construction is stalling. A new instrument from the Building Act aims to change this.
Fifth winter loan: Dynamo bring in Bobzien from Mainz
Dresden continues its loan transfers. A young attacking player arrives from the Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig about to sign Oranje talent Thomas
Now or in the summer? That seems to be the only open question regarding Dutchman Ayodele Thomas' transfer to RB Leipzig.
Numerous logs auctioned off for good money
This year, interested parties for the wood came to the Dresden Heath from Germany and abroad. How much was paid for the logs and which wood was particularly in demand.
Kunstsammlungen Dresden: Cyber attack further restricts access
The Dresden State Art Collections have been targeted by hackers. Many hours after the attack, the restrictions have still not been rectified.
"Victoria's Secret" plans stores in Germany
The well-known American brand is moving into German city centers. The location of the first store has already been decided.
Who owns the land? Three countries, three answers
Are share purchases of agricultural businesses becoming a problem? Eastern German states assess share deals and investors differently - and take different approaches to soil protection.
Saxony promotes fast Internet for 42,900 households
In Saxony, 32% of households are connected to the fiber optic network. Now thousands more are set to benefit from fast connections.
Nursing home care is becoming more expensive - parliamentary groups call for reform
Care for the elderly in Germany is becoming a nursing case. As co-payments continue to rise in homes in Saxony too, calls for reform are getting louder and louder.
Washington leaves Jena and moves to Chemnitz
Science City Jena's captain of all people is leaving the team. There was no way to prevent him from moving to Chemnitz.
German Association of Cities calls for immediate aid and structural reforms
No money for swimming pools, playgrounds, culture - more and more local authorities have hardly any scope to do more than their mandatory tasks. They are calling for urgent support.
Next loss: RB Leipzig also without Lukeba
Not only the 1:5 against Bayern has left its mark on RB. There was also bad news in terms of personnel. Nevertheless, the Leipzigers are not complaining.
Hendrik Streeck: Expanding prevention for addiction
Addiction officer Hendrik Streeck calls for more prevention among young people and warns of the social consequences of addiction.
Environmental agency doubts suitability of many nuclear waste sites
Several regions in Saxony are considered particularly suitable sites for nuclear waste according to the Federal Company for Final Disposal. The State Environment Agency has now published a statement on this.
Well-known Chemnitz Congress Hotel closes
The 2025 Capital of Culture year attracted many visitors to Chemnitz. But barely over, the city's most striking hotel is now closing.
Antarctic panorama in Leipzig - icy and fascinating
Icebergs, whales, penguins and a shipwreck: the new 360-degree panorama in Leipzig's Panometer shows visitors the world of Antarctica, full of drama and beauty. But the artist also issues a warning.
Cyber attack on Dresden Art Collections - Museums open
The Dresden State Art Collections have been targeted by hackers. The museums are open, but online services are currently unavailable.
Financial equalization: millions for eastern German states
The financial equalization between the federal states is intended to prevent the gap between rich and poor countries from widening. This is how much money flowed into the local region recently.
Children celebrate bird wedding in the State Chancellery
Traditional costumes, dancing, music and sweet pastries: children celebrate the Sorbian bird wedding in the State Chancellery - and bring an age-old tradition to the Prime Minister's official residence.
You can ski here at the weekend
Even when the big snow is gone, ski resorts in Saxony and Thuringia remain open.
Surplus potatoes arrive at the food banks
After a good harvest, an agricultural business from Frohburg is left with around 4,000 tons of potatoes. The food banks in Saxony benefit from this.
Judgment: penalty payment against Poland for Turow opencast mine applies
Poland and the EU Commission are in dispute over millions withheld. The highest court of the European Union has now ruled on the matter.
Bürgschaftsbank Sachsen secures more loans for companies
Bürgschaftsbank Sachsen facilitated more loans for companies in 2025 - there was also significant growth in successions and business start-ups.
Audience celebrates Staatskapelle Dresden with reinforcements
The Sächsische Staatskapelle continues its collaboration with the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. A performance with young reinforcements becomes a celebration of Romanticism.
Goodbye Erzgebirgskrimi: Lara Mandoki talks about saying goodbye
After seven years, Lara Mandoki is leaving the successful Erzgebirge crime series. What she has learned to appreciate about the region and what she misses in German TV series and films.
Lara Mandoki honors strong East German women
As a TV investigator, Lara Mandoki has filmed a lot in Saxony. This is what she learned about the East.
Nursing home care is becoming more expensive - Saxony at almost 3,000 euros
Who pays when nursing home care becomes more and more expensive? What the association is calling for and how Saxony compares with the rest of Germany.
Dresden volleyball players with clear victory in Wiesbaden
After defeats in the Champions League, the Dresden SC women's volleyball team held their own in the first Bundesliga match of the year in Wiesbaden, winning in quick succession.
Cannabis producer Demecan expands production
Demecan doubles its cultivation area in Ebersbach and invests millions more. However, the planned amendment to the Cannabis Act means an uncertain future for the company.
Frohnauer Hammer is being modernized - barrier-free by 2028
1.7 million euros are being invested in the renovation of the Frohnauer Hammer. What will change for visitors to this Unesco World Heritage Site in the Ore Mountains?
Education minister in favor of banning cell phones after elementary school
Media education cannot start early enough. In Saxony, first-graders are to learn how to use digital media better in future. A media passport is planned for older children.
Bundeswehr practises dropping leaflets
The Bundeswehr is testing the dropping of flyers with helium balloons in Upper Lusatia. What the training is for and why Poland and the Czech Republic have also been informed.
Schenk criticizes vote on Mercosur free trade agreement
Saxony's CDU European politician Oliver Schenk speaks of a "signal of a lack of reliability". Yet the Mercosur free trade agreement would be important for Saxony's economy.
Saxony launches school project on mental health
Mental health problems among children and young people are on the rise - and pose major challenges for schools. A pilot project aims to give teachers in Saxony more security and guidance.
World Cup in danger? Leipzig's Ouédraogo out for months
The next forced break for Assan Ouédraogo. The RB Leipzig international is out for weeks with a knee injury. What does this mean for his participation in the World Cup?
Inventory at Hoyerswerda Zoo - number of species on the rise
Hoyerswerda Zoo has counted its animals and has 2026 more species in its population. The zoo is particularly pleased to have several offspring.
Warning strikes at schools: "The colleagues are broken"
Teachers from Saxony and other state employees went on strike on Wednesday. Warning strikes are imminent nationwide.
Drought despite rain: water balance not balanced
Many people will remember the summer of 2025 as rather rainy. But over the year as a whole, it was too dry in Saxony. The Free State lacks the classic "country rain".
Endangered lucky charms: Crowned crane is zoo animal of the year
It hunts locusts, adorns Uganda's flag and is considered a lucky charm: the impressive bird is massively endangered in its habitats. Today, there are fewer than 100,000 of the animals left in Africa.
Negative economic trend continues
The economy in Saxony remains weak. Industry, exports and the hospitality industry are reporting declines - only a few sectors are able to escape the downward trend.
VW will soon be recycling up to 15,000 cars per year in Zwickau
VW wants to lead the way in recycling in Zwickau: Old cars are dismantled in order to recover components and raw materials. What this means for the site.
Cell phone bans at secondary schools too?
From February, cell phones will be taboo in Saxony's elementary school. And Saxony's Minister of Education can imagine a more far-reaching ban.
"Unexpected sight": Transporter with dogs stopped
More barking than initially expected: During an inspection at the border with Poland, officials make a discovery that also alerts the veterinary office.
App follows Stefan Heym's footsteps through Chemnitz
The writer Stefan Heym spent his childhood and youth in Chemnitz and gained his first experiences as an author. A new app now takes interested parties to Heym's formative places in the city.
Commuters in Leipzig and Dresden are stuck in traffic jams for around five days
Dust pollution is growing in Leipzig and Dresden. There is no easing in sight in the coming years.
Niners Chemnitz dupe the leaders
Two days after the home debacle against Munich, the Chemnitz basketball team looks transformed. In the Eurocup, they beat the league leaders from France.
Leipzig City History Museum with record visitor numbers
With special exhibitions and a reopening, the Leipzig City History Museum attracted more visitors than ever before. What is planned for 2026.
Cabinet issues test orders for state modernization
Mergers of authorities, fewer advisory boards, a new school network plan: Saxony's government is having 63 cost-cutting ideas examined. The state wants to remain capable of acting and reduce overregulation.
After water damage: Theater Bautzen resumes operations
6,000 liters of water, damaged technology and yet a fresh start: how the Bautzen Theatre is welcoming audiences again after the water damage and working with temporary solutions.
Who will pay for Leipzig/Halle and Dresden in future?
From 2030, Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to manage without state support. How the federal states are gradually reducing their payments - and what this means for the region.
From 2030, there will be no more state funding for airports
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to manage without state funding from 2030. Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt are gradually reducing aid. Will that work?
Sabine Zimmermann resigns from state parliament
After more than 30 years in politics, Sabine Zimmermann is retiring due to illness. Her seat in the state parliament will be taken over by a communication scientist from Leipzig.
Kretschmer: "Keeping the history of the Hungarian-Germans alive"
Almost 50,000 Hungarian-Germans came to Saxony. Together with Hungary's head of state, the Prime Minister remembers their fate.
Guided tours at Villa Esche in high demand - record number of visitors
Sold-out tours, guests from 16 countries and an architect who even designed the service: why Villa Esche 2025 was a magnet for visitors.
Disruptions to rail services between Leipzig and Döbeln
Anyone wishing to travel from Leipzig to the district town will have to be prepared for restrictions throughout the day. A train on the line had broken down on the line with gearbox damage.
What lessons experts have learned from the wave of bird flu
More than 500,000 animals have fallen victim to bird flu in Saxony alone. Why experts expect further outbreaks and why even nationwide vaccinations do not prevent the killing.
What lessons experts have learned from the wave of bird flu
More than 500,000 animals have fallen victim to bird flu in Saxony alone. Why experts expect further outbreaks and why even nationwide vaccinations do not prevent the killing.
34 people are allowed to stay as hardship cases
The Hardship Commission is often the last hope for foreigners who are obliged to leave the country. How many cases did the committee receive last year?
IG Metall warns of job cuts at developer IAV
IG Metall fears for 1,500 jobs at development service provider IAV. This could also affect the Stollberg site in the Ore Mountains. Protest is stirring there.
MBC squad continues to change: Harrison comes, Jelks goes
There is still movement in the line-up at the German Basketball League club Syntainics MBC. The club is now reacting to a long-term injury.
Tour de France in Germany: Berlin integration recommended
A Grand Départ on German roads is taking shape. For the Tour boss, however, the capital should also play a role.
Decision to ban advertising for the Bundeswehr unlawful
The Görlitz district council must revoke its ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr. The Saxony State Directorate considers the decision to be unlawful.
Surplus potatoes are distributed
After a good harvest, an agricultural business from Frohburg was left with around 4,000 tons of potatoes. The crops are now being distributed.
Klopp happy at Red Bull - Real rumors "media hype"
Jürgen Klopp has been Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull for just over a year. Now he takes stock and explains how he sees his role. He also comments on rumors about Real Madrid.
SPD wants to prevent further school closures in Saxony
SPD leader Homann calls for early action against the threat of school closures in Saxony and calls on all parties to work together on reforms. He sees the need for this in many areas.
"Popmusik Sachsen" honors ideas from the regional music industry
More than 150 entries have been submitted to the expert jury. Now it will be decided which bands, regional festivals or creative projects in Bavaria will benefit from the prize money.
Student companies in Saxony receive funding
Healthy snacks from your own school garden? Saxon schoolchildren are focusing on creativity and are now getting a real boost from the state.
Kampl talks about his brother's death after leaving RB
Following the death of his brother, Kevin Kampl terminates his contract with RB Leipzig. The former Bundesliga professional now reports openly that his father is also in a bad way.
Eastern agriculture ministers oppose EU cuts for farmers
The EU Commission wants to reorganize agricultural funding from 2028 and guarantee less money. This could affect larger farms in eastern Germany in particular. The agriculture ministers want to prevent this.
Project for dealing with mentally distressed pupils
Behavioral problems are also on the rise in everyday school life. After a long period of planning, a project has been launched in Saxony to relieve the burden on teachers and school administrators.
MBC also loses at the Seawolves
The MBC arrived in Rostock with five defeats under its belt. In addition to two injured professionals, John Bryant was also missing. Nevertheless, the game was open in the final period, but the MBC missed out on a win.
Nieberg rides to the podium at the Leipzig World Cup show jumping competition
Gerrit Nieberg jumps to third place in Leipzig. The 32-year-old remains penalty-free with Ping Pong, but a Swiss Olympic champion is unbeatable.
Niners Chemnitz remain without a chance
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team's hopes of springing a surprise against top FC Bayern Munich quickly faded. In the end, they suffered their heaviest defeat of the season.
Solidarity demonstration in Dresden - criticism of the Iranian regime
Criticism of repression and executions in Iran: demonstrators in Dresden call on the German government to do more for the protesting people in the country.
Swan blocks intersection in Görlitz district for hours
It appears again and again, stays put and simply cannot be chased away: A swan has caused a stir at a crossroads near Niesky - and kept the police busy for hours.
Saxony supports Altenberg artificial ice rink with 50,000 euros
Saxony is once again investing in the Altenberg artificial ice rink. Interior Minister Schuster speaks of a "clear commitment to the location" and wants to further strengthen winter sports.
Nolte also takes overall World Cup victory in two-man bobsleigh
The Olympic victory in Cortina d'Ampezzo only goes to Laura Nolte. She also wins the overall World Cup in the two-man bobsleigh. And how: with a start and track record.
Car driver hits pedestrian at bus stop in Zwickau
Dressed in dark clothing and driving at the wrong moment: a serious accident occurs at a streetcar stop in Zwickau. What the police have to say.
"Talk tough": RB captain Raum lacks maturity
After another lesson against Bayern, David Raum calls for a critical review. What RB Leipzig want to learn from the 1:5 and what the future holds for Timo Werner.
Greens sharply criticize Schuster's push for detention on departure
Saxony's interior minister wants to use preventive detention against foreigners who are obliged to leave the country. The Greens criticize this: This is the language and thinking of the right, not of a democratic constitutional state.
"Stay on the carpet": Magdeburg does not want to take off
Second division club 1. FC Magdeburg continues its streak in Braunschweig, saving its good form over the winter break. Ahead of the derby against Dresden, players and coaches want one thing above all: not to get carried away.
Zimmermann is not worried about the future of BSW
Despite setbacks, Sabine Zimmermann considers the BSW to be the only real opposition. Why she even sees the dispute within the party as an opportunity.
"That's it for me": Kampl announces the end of his career
Kevin Kampl terminated his contract with RB Leipzig after suffering a personal blow. At his farewell ceremony during the Bayern game, he said what happens next.
Merciless and brutal: Invincible Bayern dismantle Leipzig
Another come-from-behind win, yet another defeat: Bayern Munich held their own in Leipzig and simply never lost in the Bundesliga. It ends with a demonstration by the chasing team.
Lochner wins last World Cup against Friedrich in two-man bobsleigh
His last victory in the two-man bobsleigh World Cup against his long-time rival also brings Johannes Lochner the big crystal globe. Ammour also finishes ahead of record world champion Friedrich.
Naderi saves victory for FC Hansa against Aue
Hansa Rostock continue their positive trend at the start of the second half of the season and are in the thick of the fight for promotion to the third division. But the 2:1 against Erzgebirge Aue is a happy one. The match-winner is Rostock's most coveted player.
Three points for self-confidence: Dynamo dominate Fürth
The basement duel at the start of the second half of the season was seen as pointing the way forward. If it is, Dresden's path out of the relegation zone will be clear.
Dynamo drops the red lantern: 2:0 win against Fürth
In the basement duel at the start of the second half of the season, Dresden play in a relaxed manner, while SpVgg Greuther Fürth remain completely harmless. A Dynamo winter newcomer excels.
Three highway accidents involving nine vehicles on the A72
There are several crashes on the A72 on Friday afternoon. Three people are injured in various accidents.
Laura Nolte takes overall World Cup victory in monobob
This title is still missing from bobsleigh pilot Laura Nolte's collection. At the World Cup final, she only managed third place. Nevertheless, she secures the big crystal globe.
Association of Cities: Review social standards - "Money is everything"
Local authorities are sounding the alarm: social costs are rising rapidly and their deficits are growing. President of the German Association of Cities Jung calls for fundamental reforms and more digitalization.
Kane? Kompany comparison with Kroos and De Bruyne
The return of Jamal Musiala has an impact on the role of Harry Kane at FC Bayern. Coach Kompany explains his idea of freedom - and the conditions attached to it.
Head of administration Bélafi: Comprehensive state reform is possible
Artificial intelligence to relieve administrative offices and speed up approvals. How Saxony wants to master the administration of the future with fewer staff.
Magdeburg continues series: 3:0 at Eintracht Braunschweig
Second-division side 1. FC Magdeburg won their first game of the second half of the season, climbing further up the table and gaining confidence for next week's eastern clash with Dynamo Dresden.
AfD leader criticizes ticket cancellation for Bundesliga top match
According to his own statement, AfD leader Tino Chrupalla wanted to watch the top league match between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern in a VIP lounge with friends. How did the club react to his accusations?
Thaw slows down winter sports in the Ore Mountains
Mild temperatures have taken their toll on the snow in the Ore Mountains. What this means for winter sports at the weekend.