Dresden's Jakob Zickler suffers shoulder injury
Dynamo lose 2:4 at Czech champions Slavia Prague, with youngster Jakob Zickler injured in the defeat.
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Greens: Don't sacrifice teaching quality to teacher shortage
Saxony is desperately looking for teachers. Minister of Education Conrad Clemens wants pragmatic solutions.
Poland denies 24 people entry from Germany
Germany and Poland are once again carrying out border controls, affecting tens of thousands of travelers. Warsaw's assessment after one week: two dozen people were not allowed to enter the country.
Klopp observes Leipzig's start to training under Werner
Even Red Bull's top soccer boss doesn't want to miss out on this. Jürgen Klopp watches the start of training at RB Leipzig.
Four lottery millionaires in the first half of the year in Saxony
Many lottery players dream of winning millions. In the first half of the year, four players in Bavaria managed to do just that.
Leftists criticize police stations and prohibition zone in Leipzig
Leipzig's Eisenbahnstraße is considered a crime hotspot. Saxony's only weapons ban zone has been in place there for seven years. This has also sparked criticism.
Erzgebirge Aue bring in striker with third-league experience
The attack was FC Erzgebirge's weak point last season. Another striker should provide more goal threat.
Farewell after twelve years: Leipzig legend Poulsen to HSV
When he joins RB Leipzig, the club is still playing in the 3rd soccer league. Now the Danish striker Yussuf Poulsen is moving within the Bundesliga.
Motorcyclist crashes while fleeing from traffic control
No license plate or driver's license: Despite flashing blue lights and sirens, an 18-year-old accelerates - and loses control on a bend.
2:4 defeat for Dynamo Dresden in test at Slavia Prague
Czech champions Slavia Prague provide a tough test for the promoted second division team. It goes well for 45 minutes. After that, Prague makes it clear.
Visitor boom at the Sachsenring: The icing on the cake is missing
Even without a German World Championship starter, tens of thousands of motorcycle fans flock to the grandstands at the Sachsenring. Despite positive signs, it is still unclear what will happen after 2026.
Sachsenring: Many crashes, Marc Márquez wins at anniversary race
Ducati rider Marc Márquez doesn't give the competition the slightest chance and impressively lives up to his nickname "King of the Ring" at the MotoGP race in Germany. Eight riders crash.
Four seriously injured after traffic accident in Rammenau
Carelessness with serious consequences: In Rammenau in eastern Saxony, four people suffer serious injuries after failing to give way.
Truck driver seriously injured in head-on collision
A driver under the influence of alcohol loses control of his articulated truck. For another man, the accident ends in hospital.
Panter: Companies must develop markets outside the USA
The USA is threatening the EU with tariffs of 30 percent. This will also have an impact on companies in Saxony. They will have to turn their attention to other sales markets.
More singles in Saxony - new dating formats in the state
Single people in Saxony are becoming more - and more inventive: from alpaca hikes for singles to live dating on stage. The latter also strengthens friendships.
Pensions in Saxony: men and women below average
The gap between pensions in East and West remains large. In a nationwide comparison, Saxony's men and women are below the national average.
Giffey: Structural development is a task for Germany as a whole
There are still structural disadvantages in some regions of eastern Germany. Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs would rather focus on successes.
Rock band Pankow gives last concert in Dresden
"The Last Waltz" for Pankow: after 44 years, the rock band is finally calling it quits. In the 1980s, it was one of the most influential bands in the East German rock scene.
Police secure Christopher Street Day in Pirna
Christopher Street Day is repeatedly the target of protests by right-wing extremists. According to the police, gatherings in Pirna remained trouble-free until the early evening.
Márquez fights his way back: Victory in the Sachsenring sprint
Basically, Marc Márquez could only beat himself. A braking error creates suspense, but the overall world championship leader still celebrates in the end.
BSW in Saxony: Do not sacrifice the welfare state for rearmament
The Sahra Wagenknecht alliance sees itself as a peace party. According to the BSW, massive investment in Germany's security threatens to lead to social cuts.
Saxony does not ask about party affiliation for civil servants
Civil servants are expected to be loyal to the constitution. Is this compatible with AfD membership? Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate deal with the issue differently.
"Could be something": Ex-pilot gives German fans hope
For the second time in a row, a German motorcycle rider is missing from the World Championship field at the home race at the Sachsenring. But that will change in the near future, says former rider Dirk Heidolf.
Aue still unbeaten in tests - Männel remains captain
Erzgebirge Aue keeps its clean sheet. However, Härtel's team conceded the first goals of the pre-season preparations. Meanwhile, keeper Martin Männel remains in an important position.
Niners Chemnitz get US-American Robbie Beran
The Niners' squad is taking shape. The new man occupies the seventh foreigner position for the Saxons.
GDR special pensions: Eastern states for full payment from the federal government
Former members of the army or police in the GDR receive special and supplementary pensions. This is divided between the federal government and the eastern states, with the federal government now paying more. This is not enough for the eastern states.
Ulf Kirsten remains brand ambassador for Dynamo Dresden
Kirsten is an advisor to Dresdner for two years. Then he becomes a brand ambassador. The former international will remain with the Saxons in this role.
Greens: No more sacrificing forests for solar plants
Forest areas are to be used for the expansion of wind power and photovoltaic systems - a classic conflict of interest. Because nature is also being destroyed in the process.
SSG: Tax equalization must reach local authorities in full
A legislative package is intended to relieve companies with tax relief worth billions. Local authorities will be compensated for the associated tax losses.
Car transporter overturned near Plauen - A72 closed
A car transporter leaves the road on the A72 near Plauen. The highway is closed in the direction of Leipzig.
RB women start the season in Cologne and against Bayern
Coach Jonas Stephan's completely reshuffled team starts the new season as a big unknown. The season opener is a tough one.
BUND: Elbe increasingly unusable as a waterway
The Elbe is reaching historically low levels - and, according to environmentalists, is becoming increasingly unusable for freight transport. They are now calling for a radical rethink of waterway policy.
Interstate Broadcasting Treaty: Greens accuse government of tactics
The Greens want clarity about the Saxon government's position on the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty. The new treaty must be passed by all state parliaments by the end of November.
Association of Cities: Electricity tax plans could "destroy" the heating transition
The German government does not want to reduce the electricity tax for private households for cost reasons. The local authorities consider this to be problematic for several reasons.
Start-ups in Saxony and Thuringia set to double
Saxony and Thuringia want to double the number of high-tech start-ups with a new initiative. From October, several million euros will flow into a network designed to position the East internationally.
1st FC Magdeburg loses XXL test against FC Zurich
At the end of the training camp, 1. FC Magdeburg played a test against a Swiss first division team. The Saxony-Anhalt side looked harmless in attack.
Leftists demand more money for social housing
The federal government has announced that it will increase funding for social housing. Saxony could benefit from this with just under 150 million this year. However, 30 percent would have to be co-financed.
Wave of warning strikes at breweries in Saxony
For the Food, Beverages and Catering Union, the barrel is full. Warning strikes are now intended to exert pressure on the ongoing wage negotiations in the Saxon brewing industry.
Wolf pup killed in traffic accident
Wolves are shy animals. They also have to cross roads during their migrations. This has now proved fatal for one young animal.
Boat trips in the Edmundsklamm gorge start again
Three years after the devastating forest fire in Bohemian Switzerland, the time has come: in a few days, tourists will once again be able to sail on barges through a picturesque rocky gorge.
Struppi from GDR children's television now in XXL format
Flax and Krümel, Mr. Fox and Mrs. Magpie. Struppi the puppy was also one of the stars of GDR children's television. Alongside his master Taddeus Punkt, he delighted the hearts of young viewers.
Saxony simplifies repayments of emergency coronavirus aid
The coronavirus pandemic has put many Saxon companies in financial difficulties. The emergency aid provided by the federal government must be repaid. However, there are exemptions and exceptions.
Poland envoy: Supporting the protection of the EU's external borders
Poland has been carrying out checks at the border with Germany since Monday - there are already checks on the German side. The German government's commissioner for Poland wants practicable solutions and more openness.
MotoGP attracts the crowds, even without a German star
The organizers are dreaming of the next attendance record. However, there are no German riders at the Sachsenring this year either. But that doesn't dampen the enthusiasm.
Energy supplier in Chemnitz provides emergency cover
With the transition to renewables, there is growing concern about power cuts in times without wind and sun. Eins Energie has prepared for the worst-case scenario with a plant whose location is a secret.
Marco Girnth leaves ZDF crime series "SOKO Leipzig"
He has been Detective Superintendent Jan Maybach for almost half his life: Marco Girnth has been part of the ZDF series "SOKO Leipzig" from the very first case. After 25 years, he is now looking for new challenges.
Phase without German pilots "hopefully over soon"
For the second time in a row, a local hero is missing from the motorcycle race at the Sachsenring. It was different between 1950 and 2023. But the ADAC believes in promoting talent.
Wave of warning strikes at breweries in Saxony
For the Food, Beverages and Catering Union, the barrel is full. Warning strikes are now intended to exert pressure on the ongoing wage negotiations in the Saxon brewing industry.
Debate about the future of Dresden Airport picks up speed
While Leipzig/Halle Airport is bustling with activity, Dresden Airport remains much quieter. Fewer passengers, high costs - and a financial backer who wants to turn its back on the location.
Controversial altar remains in Naumburg Cathedral - but will be relocated
After fierce debates about the Cranach-Triegel Altarpiece: UNESCO decides the altarpiece can stay - but it has to move. What is behind the dispute over visual axes and world heritage?
Union Berlin gives keeper Grill to Dynamo Dresden
Goalkeeper Lennart Grill has only made eight appearances for Union Berlin in three years. He is now moving to the Bundesliga 2.
Leipzig wants to save 27.5 million euros in two years
Like so many cities, Leipzig has to make savings. These areas will receive significantly less money in the coming year.
Almost all households in Saxony connected to the sewage system
After reunification, only just over every second household was connected to the central sewage system. That has changed.
Activist Carola Rackete gives up her seat in the EU Parliament
After just under a year, Carola Rackete is giving up her EU mandate for the Left Party. A successor has already been chosen.
Staff shortage: Fining authority does not process private complaints
Reporting a parking offense currently leads nowhere in Dresden. The fining authority is not processing the reports due to staff shortages. The city's CDU parliamentary group is outraged.
Mercedes-Benz manufactures new generation of car batteries
"Fill up" with energy for a range of up to 325 kilometers in ten minutes. This is what a new generation of batteries for electric cars from Mercedes-Benz should be able to do.
Exchange with Klopp: "Huge opportunity" for new RB coach
He is in a good mood and full of energy. Ole Werner will also have a lot to do as the new coach at RB Leipzig. A shake-up is on the cards. But what the squad will look like remains to be seen.
Saxony's Greens: Too many pesticides in fruit and vegetables
Pesticide residues can often still be found in fruit and vegetables in Saxony. Products from non-European countries are conspicuous. The Greens therefore want to strengthen regional products.
IHK: Loss of confidence due to limited electricity tax reduction
The reduction in electricity tax will not be applied to everyone after all. Saxony's economy is disappointed.
Consumer advocates warn against false job advertisements
The consumer advice center in Saxony is sounding the alarm: Fraudsters are trying to obtain personal data with false job advertisements on online platforms. The criminals are also using other apps.
Further bridge sections of the Carola Bridge collapsed
Demolition work on the Carola Bridge is progressing rapidly. There is not much left of the old structure.
Dow closes plants: concern in other sectors
The US chemical company Dow wants to close parts of its plants in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. Associations fear a domino effect in the region.
Kraftklub's surprise concert has repercussions
The band Kraftklub gives a spontaneous concert in front of thousands of people in Chemnitz. This has consequences for the musicians.
IHK is concerned about the chemical industry in Central Germany
The US chemical company Dow wants to close parts of its plants in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. Associations fear a domino effect in the region.
Three more trauma outpatient clinics in Saxony
After experiencing violence, victims need rapid support. In Saxony, the network of trauma outpatient clinics is being expanded.
Sesko or Gyökeres? Arsenal plan two-pronged attacking approach
Shortly before the start of training at RB Leipzig, there is new momentum surrounding RB striker Sesko, whose transfer to Arsenal was almost a done deal. Suddenly the Gunners have an alternative.
Leipzig-Chemnitz express buses extended until mid-July
The connection between Leipzig and Chemnitz remains a constant annoyance for many. Despite an extended bus solution, there is still no real relief in sight for the route.
People in lignite mining areas demand structural change
People in the lignite mining regions of Lusatia and Central Germany are pushing for structural change. Some challenges are of particular concern to them.
Consistent Abitur performance in Saxony - 353 top grades
Saxony's school leavers once again shine with good results. Several hundred were even able to boast a dream grade of 1.0.
Dow closes chemical plants in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt
The US chemical company Dow plans to close individual plants in Böhlen in Saxony and Schkopau in Saxony-Anhalt by the end of 2027. According to the company, around 550 regular employees in the two federal states will be affected.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Federal Police: No problems with the start of border controls
Poland has been carrying out checks at the border with Germany since midnight. How does this affect traffic?
Animal rights activists are left with the costs - more money planned
The Saxon minority coalition of CDU and SPD wanted to save on animal welfare in view of empty coffers. The Left Party is now relieved.
Paint attack and stones thrown at Leipzig district court
The Leipzig district court is attacked with black paint and stones. An anonymous letter on the internet links the attack to Maja T., who is imprisoned in Hungary.
DHfK Leipzig hires Spaniard Alonso as new head coach
Leipzig's handball team is coming off the weakest season in its Bundesliga history. As a result, the coach has to leave early. Now a Spaniard takes over.
Chambers in Leipzig for research into metabolic diseases
What influences the metabolism? Researchers in Leipzig are investigating this question. The individual energy balance is to be found in special chambers.
Police operation due to chaos at Dresden main station
Several hundred travelers are involuntarily stranded for hours at Dresden Central Station. The police have to be deployed to sort out the situation.
Tapinoma ant spreads in Saxony
The introduced ant species Tapinoma magnum is being discovered in more and more places in Germany. Until now, it was more common in the southwest. Now it is also appearing in Saxony.
Dynamo win test match against Ried - Stamm sees red
Dynamo Dresden remain undefeated in their preparations. Even without coach Stamm on the sidelines, the Saxons defeated an Austrian first division promotion contender.
65 years later: Aue wins match against Northern Irish club
FC Glenavon and SC Wismut Karl-Marx-Stadt should have met 65 years ago. Now the match will be replayed as part of Erzgebirge Aue's pre-season preparations.
Police are looking for the owner of an escaped chicken
A chicken wanders across the street in Auerbach. The police catch it - and are now looking for the owner.
Border controls: Federal government wants to limit traffic obstructions
Traffic jams are imminent with the start of the Polish border controls. There are already traffic jams on the Polish side due to the controls in Germany. The federal government is responding to a request from Brandenburg.
Right-wing extremist Sellner speaks to supporters in Chemnitz
An appearance by Martin Sellner at a public meeting in Chemnitz town hall was prevented by court orders. The Austrian nevertheless spoke to a few dozen supporters.
Braunschweig loan Frederik Jäkel from RB Leipzig
Frederik Jäkel only played one second division game for SV Elversberg last season due to knee problems. Now the RB Leipzig player is venturing a new start with another second division club.
OVG decision: Martin Sellner may not speak in the town hall
The right-wing extremist Martin Sellner was supposed to give a speech on the topic of "remigration" during a meeting of the Free Saxons in Chemnitz town hall. The party has now been banned from the premises.
Report: Poulsen wants to switch from RB Leipzig to HSV
The Dane came to the Bundesliga from the 3rd division with RB and celebrated many successes. Now the departure of the identification figure is becoming more likely.
Renovation at Knappensee lasts until 2030
Swimming in the Knappensee has not been possible for more than ten years. The restoration of the embankments on the shore is dragging on. Now an exhibition in Hoyerswerda is dedicated to the popular recreational area.
Demolition work on Carola Bridge progressing faster than planned
At first it took a long time, but now the work is even two months ahead of schedule. Thousands of tons of concrete have already been removed. What are the next steps?
Saxony's population declines after two years of growth
Saxony's population has decreased again for the first time in two years. A record birth deficit is outweighing the influx - and is affecting rural areas in particular.
Saxony's population declines after two years of growth
Saxony's population has decreased again for the first time in two years. A record birth deficit is outweighing the influx - and is affecting rural areas in particular.
Saxony's population declines after two years of growth
Saxony's population has decreased again for the first time in two years. A record birth deficit is outweighing the influx - and is affecting rural areas in particular.
More and more animals and plants are settling in former open-cast mines
Coal was once dredged from what is now Lake Werbelin near Delitzsch. Now conservationists are observing the settlement of ever new animal and plant species.
3rd division: East clubs get off to a flying start
It gets off to an exciting start. The season kicks off with exciting matches for the trio of East German 3rd division teams. Aue and Rostock play each other. Cottbus will be visited by a rival from the previous season.
92-year-old fatally hit by streetcar in Leipzig
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the road in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
92-year-old fatally hit by streetcar in Leipzig
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the street in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
RB Leipzig gets Finkgräfe from Cologne
RB Leipzig are about to make some changes to their squad. Following the signing of coach Ole Werner, there is now movement in the transfer business. A new man arrives from Cologne.
Dynamo Dresden against Magdeburg on August 9
This match has it all. The clash between Dresden and Magdeburg will take place on the second matchday of Bundesliga 2. The DFL has now announced the exact date.
Report: HSV interested in Leipzig's Poulsen
Promotion hero Davie Selke will most likely no longer play for Hamburger SV. According to the "Hamburger Abendblatt" newspaper, the Bundesliga returnee already has a successor in mind.
Coach dies at FC Bayern camp in Riesa
He wanted to give children tips on soccer training. Everyone was looking forward to five wonderful days at FC Bayern's training camp. But suddenly everything changed. Sadness and dismay abound.
Caspar David Friedrich becomes a stage character in a musical
In 2024, Dresden and Greifswald made a city bet about the painter Caspar David Friedrich. Now the artist is becoming a stage character in a musical.