Löw debut in knockout game: "Cup is something special"
A new era begins at RB Leipzig. And of all things, it's about reaching the DFB Cup final. After all, the Saxons have never lost a semi-final.
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Serious accident on B115 - motorcyclist hits truck
A motorcyclist collides with a truck near Niesky. Police and rescue helicopter were deployed.
Semperoper Ballet celebrates its 200th birthday
Two centuries after its foundation, the Semperoper Ballett does not only want to present itself in a classical style. It also wants to celebrate top dance in the modern repertoire.
Greens complain that naturalization procedures in Leipzig take too long
Germany is dependent on scientists and skilled workers from abroad. Naturalization is a motivation for many. However, the relevant authorities often take a long time.
Almost 200 schools take part in the Startchancen program in Saxony
The federal and state governments want to strengthen the reading, writing and arithmetic skills of those who do not have such good starting conditions for learning. To this end, they have launched the Startchancen program.
Trekking season in Saxon Switzerland begins
The trekking huts have been renovated and the bivouac sites are ready. The season on the Elbe Sandstone Forest Trail has begun. There will soon be a sixth forest hut along the route.
Wismut concludes cooperation agreement on remediation of contaminated sites
Wismut has acquired a great deal of expertise in the remediation of contaminated mining sites, which it now contributes worldwide. International projects are to be developed further with a new agreement.
Second joint of Carola Bridge found
The Carola Bridge had two joints weighing several tons. After months of searching, the second one has now been found.
Saxony closes 2024 budget with surplus
The finance minister speaks of a precision landing. Despite falling tax revenues and rising personnel expenses, Saxony will have money left over in the state coffers in 2024.
Surveillance zone lifted after bird flu in Grimma
Following a case of bird flu in Grimma, a ten-kilometer surveillance zone was set up. This is now being lifted.
SCM coach Wiegert sees change of hall as positive
Their own arena is occupied by "Holiday on Ice". The Magdeburg team will therefore play the European Cup second leg in Dessau. Coach Wiegert is looking forward to the change of scenery.
Neisse Film Festival presents around 100 films and extras
More than just films: The Neisse Film Festival also has concerts and a reading in its program this year.
Leipzig's short-term coach Löw: "Can't do magic"
Marco Rose's leave of absence brings his friend into a new role. The chief strategist of the Red Bull soccer cosmos is helping out at RB Leipzig - but only for seven weeks.
Dresden is in debt again for the first time in a long time
After a long back and forth, Dresden draws up a double budget for 2025 and 2026. Some of the planned cuts are averted. Debt is accepted in return.
Autobahn GmbH warns of traffic jams due to early Easter vacations
The highways in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will be crowded from this weekend - the Easter travel wave is rolling earlier than usual. Roadworks and full roads could become a test of patience.
Load tests started on Bad Schandau Elbe bridge
The Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau has been closed for months. The experiment with a remote-controlled heavy-duty module could now bring relief for traffic.
Tunnel renovation on the E55 highway begins
Car and truck drivers have to be prepared for delays on their way through the Czech Republic. This is due to months of work on two tunnels. But things should move faster in future.
Central German housing associations demand help from the federal government
Housing associations from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are sounding the alarm: affordable housing is coming under pressure. Without political support, there is a threat of noticeable gaps in the housing supply in eastern Germany.
Flu epidemic continues to weaken - 158 deaths so far
The health authorities have registered a significant decrease in influenza cases in Saxony. However, according to Barmer, the flu epidemic hit the state harder than in previous years.
Building in Saxony more expensive than a year ago
Building costs more in Saxony than a year ago. The extent of the cost increases depends on the trade.
When your favorite flower grows over your head
From a potted plant to a large garden mecca, Kathrin and Walter List have become camellia experts. The couple now care for 120 camellia plants in their greenhouse in Schkeuditz.
Emotional message: Rose says goodbye to RB fans
Marco Rose is no longer coach of RB Leipzig. The Leipzig man has warm words for the club's fans.
Load test for Elbe bridge starts
The Elbe bridge near Bad Schandau has been closed for months. From Tuesday, a load test will show whether it can be reopened to traffic.
Court overturns authorization to shoot wolves
30 dead sheep and goats - but a wolf in Upper Lusatia may not be killed for the time being. A court has stopped the planned cull and doubts the legality of the permit.
Minus 11.2 degrees - coldest March night in Saxony
Nowhere else in Germany was it this cold: Saxony experienced the frostiest night in March at -11.2 degrees. Nevertheless, the sun provided bright spots with almost 200 hours of sunshine.
Construction may begin on section of Suedostlink power line
The wind blows in the north and is used as renewable energy. The electricity is mainly consumed in southern Germany. The expansion of the grid is on its way.
Proceedings against minister: court proposes dismissal
The Saxon Minister of Culture, Conrad Clemens, was speeding in his previous position as State Secretary and was caught speeding. Will he now give traffic lessons in schools?
"Change things": Schäfer's message to the Leipzig professionals
With the coach, RB Leipzig has replaced the weakest link in the crisis. Now the sporting director has clear words for the team.
Feasibility study confirms mining of lithium in Zinnwald
Lithium is considered a strategic raw material and is needed for batteries and high-tech products, for example. There are plans to mine lithium ore in the border region between Saxony and the Czech Republic.
Future Fund promotes German-Czech remembrance work
The Future Fund in Prague has approved 1.4 million euros for 222 German-Czech projects. Among other things, schoolchildren are dealing with the Second World War and the Holocaust.
Inflation in Saxony rises for the first time in months
Chocolate, coffee beans, spring cleaning: prices rose again in Saxony in March. Anyone who bought food or had their car spruced up paid more.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment among eastern German companies on the rise
Eastern Germany's economy is somewhat more optimistic about the future. The Ifo index is rising slightly - but not all companies share this confidence.
New timetable information for the start of the tourist season
If you want to visit Saxony by bus or train, all you need is a timetable. The cooperation between the transport associations and local authorities makes this possible.
Moritzburg Festival offers musical journey through Europe
Vienna, Paris, Prague, Rome or St. Petersburg: Europe has many musical centers. The renowned Moritzburg Festival for Chamber Music invites you on a tour of the continent.
Löw gets started: Five construction sites for the new Leipzig coach
Leipzig's new coach Zsolt Löw only has two training sessions left before the first serious game. Stuttgart await on Wednesday in the cup semi-final.
Visionary and design legend: In the footsteps of Clauss Dietel
From Erika typewriters to the S50 moped: Karl Clauss Dietel gave many everyday objects a special shape. His traces can also be discovered in the cityscape of Chemnitz.
Around 37,000 people dependent on citizen's income despite having a job
Poor despite working: For many people, their wages are not enough to cover all their living costs. They are dependent on citizen's allowance and are referred to as supplementary income recipients.
Kretschmer calls for several ministerial posts for the East
In the federal elections, the eastern German states were colored blue. Will we soon see the first AfD head of government? What the Saxon Minister President proposes as a counter-recipe to the black-red coalition.
Chemnitz celebrates 14th win of the season
The Saxons narrowly retain the upper hand in a close game at penultimate-placed Frankfurt Skyliners. The better scoring rate was the decisive factor in the visitors' success.
2:0 against Wiesbaden: Dresden remains on course for promotion
After two recent draws, Dynamo Dresden won against Wiesbaden and, together with Cottbus, pulled away from the chasing pack.
Hoffmann saves RB Leipzig a point
At least a point: RB Leipzig fail to win at the third attempt, but there is a partial victory in stoppage time.
Leipzig Book Fair ends with record attendance
The Leipzig Book Fair continues to be very popular with the public. Significantly more visitors came this year than in 2024, but there are still concerns in the book industry.
Gladbach president Bonhof takes up the cudgels for Marco Rose
The dismissal of coach Rose at RB Leipzig comes as a surprise to Borussia's club boss the day after the win against the Saxons. Rose is passionate about soccer, says Bonhof.
New round in the "Schools adopt monuments" competition
The Pegasus heritage preservation program promotes interest in cultural heritage in schools. Contemporary testimonies are researched with state funding.
No solutions in the crisis: RB Leipzig parts ways with Rose
The cup semi-final is not enough. Due to the downward trend in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig parted ways with coach Rose.
Butyric acid? Attack on Leipzig fan train
Return journey with obstacles: An RB Leipzig fan train was attacked in Mönchengladbach. It was not the first incident of this kind for the RB supporters.
Magdeburg's Atik on promotion battle: "We're under no pressure"
1. FC Magdeburg remain in the promotion race in the second division, but have to let the top three teams pull away a little. The team from the Elbe city continues to seek a balance between stability and attacking power.
Leipzig Book Fair comes to an end
Publishers and authors presented themselves for four days in Leipzig. The book fair ends on Sunday.
Dresden volleyball players advance to the semi-finals
German cup winners Dresdner SC can continue to dream of the championship title. The team from the city on the Elbe left nothing to be desired against Wiesbaden. Now a tough opponent awaits.
Sachsen Zwickau loses basement duel in Buxtehude
Another defeat for the BSV Sachsen Zwickau handball team. Nevertheless, three players stand out.
Continued backing for Rose: "We're talking about we"
The Champions League places are receding into the distance, Leipzig can reach the cup final with a win and coach Rose.
Plea ends home drought and leads Gladbach to victory
Mönchengladbach are on course for the European Cup. Plea, who scored three times in the win in Bremen, was again the match-winner.
Penalty decides: Cottbus defeats Aue in the last minute
A converted penalty in the 89th minute turns the stadium in Cottbus into a madhouse in the 1:0 win against Aue. Before that, the visitors had the better chances.
Harmless Magdeburg draw 0-0 in Hanover
1. FC Magdeburg were somewhat fortunate to pick up a point in Hanover, which might not be enough in the battle for promotion. Above all, the Titz team did not manage enough offensively for three points.
Cosplayers meet at the book fair
It is impossible to imagine the Leipzig Book Fair without colorfully dressed cosplayers. A competition was also on the program on Saturday.
Long queues at the entrance to the Leipzig Book Fair
Visitors to the Leipzig Book Fair need a lot of patience in the morning. Waiting in long queues before entering is the order of the day. This was the case on all days of the fair, but was particularly pronounced on Saturday.
The starting signal for Saxony's asparagus season is approaching
The asparagus season is approaching: while the first asparagus will soon be harvested in some fields in Saxony, other growers are still struggling with frosty nights and a lack of sunshine.
Leipzig wants to work off anniversaries in Gladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach is a favorite opponent of RB Leipzig. At Borussia Park, the Saxons want to present themselves with several anniversaries.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses in Göppingen
Leipzig's struggling Bundesliga handball team at least put up a good fight against their league rivals. However, they missed too many chances after the break.
Culture publisher awarded the Kurt Wolff Prize
The Kurt Wolff Foundation honors small, independent publishers with a highly endowed prize. This year, the award went to two Berlin publishers.
Kretschmer for black-red 100-day immediate action program
The coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD are entering the decisive phase. Saxony's Minister President is calling for rapid changes in view of the desolate economic situation.
Immunity Committee will hear minister - court hearing
Conrad Clemens, a CDU politician from Saxony, was driving his car far too fast one day in 2023. The story haunts him to this day. Now he even has a court date coming up.
Transport association increases ticket prices for bus and train
The prices for tickets in the Central Saxony Transport Association will rise significantly from April 1. This is the reason.
Abitur exams start in Saxony
Things are getting serious for almost 11,000 pupils in Saxony. The Abitur exams start next week.
Kangaroo offspring at Chemnitz Zoo
Two Bennett's kangaroos at Chemnitz Zoo currently have a surprise in their pouch: offspring are growing there.
Premature end to the season for Leipzig's Schlager inevitable
Xaver Schlager has returned from the international matches with another injury. Leipzig coach Rose plans to build up the midfielder very carefully.
Half a million for Verkehrswacht Sachsen
The Saxon state government wants to reduce the number of road deaths and serious injuries in Saxony to zero. To this end, it is now strengthening the work of the road safety organization.
RB coach Rose calls for final spurt: "Goals are clear"
After the last international break this season, RB Leipzig face a full program. Coach Rose will have to make some adjustments to his personnel.
Philippines coming to the Frankfurt Book Fair with 100 authors
The Philippines is the Guest of Honour country at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The island nation focuses on diversity in its program.
Olympic flair at the Golden Oval in Dresden
Athletics fans can look forward to a world-class field. The Olympic discus champion has now also confirmed her participation.
Saxon companies pay back 16 million euros to the federal government
Thousands of businesses in Saxony have to pay back coronavirus aid - and some can barely manage it. According to critics, small craft businesses in particular are facing acute financial difficulties as a result.
Greens see themselves slowed down by cycling in Saxony
The Greens fail with a cycling campaign in the Saxon state parliament. They consider the conditions for cyclists in Saxony to be alarming and call for urgent action.
Economy shrinks by 0.4 percent in Saxony in 2024
Gross domestic product in Bavaria is falling for the second year in a row. One sector in particular is in the red.
Number of drug-related deaths on the rise - Left for more prevention
Every year, people die from drug use in Saxony. Last year, most drug-related deaths occurred in one city in particular.
On the excursion boat to "Wanderlust Land"
Cemetery, boat or zoo: readings in special places are a traditional part of the Leipzig Book Fair and the "Leipzig reads" reading festival.
Gorilla Kio dies after risky anesthesia at Leipzig Zoo
Gorilla Kio, the youngest member of the group in Pongoland, has died after a risky anesthetic. The grief over his death is palpable throughout the zoo.
Saxon Departure Center opens in Dresden in June
In future, rejected asylum seekers will no longer be distributed to the municipalities in the Free State, but will be housed centrally until they leave the country.
Kristine Bilkau wins the Leipzig Book Fair Prize
Kristine Bilkau has won the Leipzig Book Fair Prize in the fiction category. She was honored for her novel "Halbinsel".Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Popular motion on educational leave in the state parliament
There is a legal entitlement to educational leave in 14 federal states - only Bavaria and Saxony are still missing. The Saxon state parliament is now dealing with a popular motion on the subject.
East German minister presidents meet in Berlin
The meetings of the East German heads of government are a tradition and will continue to be held 35 years after the fall of the Wall. The aim is to represent East German interests.
BSW calls for tax exemption for pensioners up to 2,000 euros
With every pension increase, more pensioners slip into tax liability. The BSW wants to prevent this and is calling on the Saxon government to support initiatives at federal level.
Fewer destinations from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
The new summer flight timetable at the two airports comes into effect on Sunday. Some destinations are missing. However, certain connections will be expanded.
Gladbach without Kleindienst and Sander against Leipzig
Borussia Mönchengladbach will be without several regular players against Leipzig. One U21 international could make his comeback into the starting eleven.
Panter sees major problems due to US tariffs on cars
Some are calling for a clear commitment to e-cars, while others do not want to write off the combustion engine. There are differing views in the state parliament about the prospects for the industry.
More than two million visitors to "Schlösserland Sachsen"
The visitor record of the pre-corona year 2019 has thus almost been broken. There was also a significant increase in turnover in 2024. In 2025, "Schlösserland" once again promises highlights for visitors.
100 days of minority government: Kretschmer speaks of success
An agreed budget has yet to be put to the test. However, Saxony's minority government believes it is on the right track.
School classes swap classrooms for movie theaters
Out of the classroom and into the movies - without any truancy. The "School Cinema Weeks" are starting in Saxony. This turns the cinema into a special place of learning with thought-provoking stories.
"Unmanageable situation" - Saxony's rural districts in financial difficulties
Rising costs for social spending, personnel and local public transport are putting Saxony's districts in distress. County councillors in Zwickau are now warning of an "unmanageable situation".
Why books are cool again
Tiktok reports a record year for book content and the book fair limits ticket sales due to the large crowds. Books are back in fashion thanks to #BookTok, but not everyone is benefiting.
RB Leipzig: Schlager missing again for weeks
First a cruciate ligament rupture, then knee problems, now his thigh: Xaver Schlager remains unlucky with injuries. Yet he has never been more important for RB Leipzig.
Train traffic via Halle main station reopened
After restrictions since the weekend, train traffic via Halle is running normally again. The reason for the closures was work at the Halle rail junction.
IHK: Water is a location factor for companies
Water is becoming increasingly important for attracting companies. A conference will focus on the future of water management in Lusatia.
State parliament talks about the car industry and school absences
The current hour in the Saxon state parliament is reserved for urgent issues. The March plenary session of parliament is no exception to this rule.
Zwickau only draw in basement duel with Leverkusen
Leverkusen had yet to pick up a point - then came Zwickau. With the draw, the West Saxons have probably lost an advantage in the relegation round.
Leipzig Book Fair opens with a ceremony
The literary scene meets again in Leipzig for the book industry's spring show. The book fair was officially opened in the evening.
Leipzig Book Fair opens to the public
The Leipzig Book Fair invites literature fans to the industry's spring festival. On the first day of the fair, the award ceremony for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize takes center stage.
AfD politician Wiesner recalled as committee chairman
The majority in the Saxon state parliament deems a member of parliament unacceptable to head a parliamentary committee. It has now been decided to vote him out of office.
May 8 to be a day of remembrance in Saxony - CDU in favor of left-wing law
The Saxon minority government is dependent on votes from the opposition to gain a majority. For the first time, the Left Party has the opportunity to get its own projects through the state parliament.
"Blitz for Kids" control campaign starts on Monday
Children as speed enforcement officers - the "Blitz for Kids" campaign starts again. Primary school children hand out yellow and green cards to speeding drivers and urge them to be careful.
Italy as a model for a new "Saxon pace"
Until now, Italy has not been regarded as a paragon of an efficient construction industry. But now Saxony in particular has a massive problem with dilapidated bridges and is looking south with respect.