"It has to go on here" - 35 years of VW Saxony
From Trabant production to e-car pioneer: after 35 years, VW in Zwickau is once again facing major challenges. How employees are facing them and how they continue to be pioneers within the Group.
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Forest owner fights expropriation in constitutional court
A forest owner in eastern Saxony wants to take his case to the Federal Constitutional Court. He is fighting against the expropriation of his land for opencast lignite mining.
VW plant in Zwickau produces slightly more cars
To mark the 35th anniversary, a few more cars have rolled off the production line at the VW plant in Zwickau. Six all-electric models are being produced there.
Before the Haenni meeting: Mintzlaff searched for CEO via headhunter
Tatjana Haenni becomes the first female managing director at RB Leipzig. The search took several years. A meeting in New York changed everything.
Scarlet beetle detected in the national park for the first time
The scarlet chafer has been found in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. What makes the find so special - and how to recognize the beetle.
Court of Auditors urges renunciation of new debt
The Court of Audit remains an admonisher - in both good and bad financial times. In the current annual report, the inspectors have also come across the dog - the police service dogs.
RB Leipzig faces stress test at Union Berlin
Bundesliga runners-up RB Leipzig are expecting a completely different style of play from their last game against the Iron League side. Ole Werner has warned his team in advance.
Children's Rights Index: Saxony only in midfield
Enough pediatricians, but too little say: The Children's Rights Index shows where Saxony's children benefit - and where there is an urgent need to catch up.
Ailing bridge: Another track closure near Zittau
Replacement buses instead of trains again: a routine inspection reveals dangerous defects. It is not yet clear how long the closure will last.
"Day of the Saxons" comes to Plauen again in 2027
In 2027, Plauen will once again host the "Day of the Saxons". For the first time, the folk festival will take place in June - embedded in the city's traditional lace festival.
Car expert: VW plant in Zwickau faces its third reinvention
Despite falling production figures, expert Werner Olle sees opportunities for the VW plant in Zwickau. What does the planned circular economy mean for jobs at the car factory?
Carreras raises 3.4 million euros for the Leukemia Foundation
For the 31st time, opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation. International and national stars support the Spaniard at his gala event.
Dresden volleyball players miss out on cup final
The last cup final in Mannheim will take place without defending champions Dresdner SC. The seven-time cup winners narrowly lost the semi-final at VfB Suhl Lotto Thüringen in five sets.
SC DHfK Leipzig celebrates first win of the season
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team scores twice for the first time in the relegation battle. They had everything under control for a long time against Hamburg, but had to tremble once again at the end.
SC Magdeburg also beats MT Melsungen
SC Magdeburg remain the undisputed leaders in the German Handball League. The team from the city on the Elbe pulled away after 45 minutes against MT Melsungen and won clearly in the end.
New flight connection: Dresden now connected to Bolzano
The flight from Saxony to South Tyrol takes around 90 minutes - flights between Dresden and Bolzano are offered twice a week.
A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel completely closed at the weekend
The A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel will be closed at the weekend. This is due to final tests following the renovation work.
Almost 16 percent fewer laboratory animals in Saxony
The number of laboratory animals is falling. The decline is particularly marked in mice, on which scientists still experiment most frequently.
Avian flu outbreak - 80,000 laying hens are killed
Following an outbreak of bird flu, around 80,000 laying hens have to be killed in Ebersbach. The Minister of Social Affairs calls on poultry farmers to exercise caution.
Pillnitz Palm House with new energy screen
The exotic plants in the Palm House also like to be warm in winter - and therefore cause high heating costs. 1,000 square meters of special fabric should help against this.
All-clear at Leipzig Zoo after bird flu case
More than 350 birds were tested for bird flu at Leipzig Zoo - with no further results. What happens now at the zoo.
Günther proposes Saxony's participation in VW
The state of Lower Saxony has a stake in VW. Wolfram Günther, a Green politician from Saxony, has the same idea for Saxony. But the Free State has money worries anyway.
Third division club Aue and sports director part ways - Härtel stays
After four games without a win, Aue draw the line: sporting director Heidrich leaves, Härtel remains coach. It remains to be seen who will take over as sporting director.
Dresden prefabricated building becomes an advent calendar
The windows of apartment blocks in Dresden-Prohlis are set to sparkle at a Christmas concert. The idea comes from the award-winning "Musaik" project, in which children from many countries form an orchestra.
Tracks on the border with the Czech Republic open again
Good news for passengers traveling to and from the Czech Republic: the tracks at the border crossing are clear again. At least for the time being - because the expansion will continue in 2026 and 2027.
Mintzlaff opens RB office with Mateschitz son
According to Minister President Kretschmer, the new RB office is "a statement". For Managing Director Mintzlaff, this was a wish specifically expressed by Red Bull founder Mateschitz. Only one is missing.
Ski jumping coach cuts former world champion - Wellinger stays
Two ski jumping routines are going badly this winter. The national coach has now decided to give one of them a break.
Building applications at the click of a mouse - Dresden simplifies procedures
Piles of paper for building applications could soon be history in Dresden. In future, it will be possible to submit applications digitally. And it should also be easier to pay for decisions.
Fewer hospital patients than before the coronavirus pandemic
Saxony's hospitals treated around 117,000 fewer patients in 2024 than before the coronavirus pandemic. Bed occupancy was also lower.
Rates of assessment in Saxony - hardly any additional burden from property tax
The majority of Saxony's local authorities are implementing the property tax reform in a revenue-neutral manner. Why there are still local differences in the rates of assessment.
Former minister calls for stricter rules after 95 environmental accidents
Slurry and liquid manure end up in Saxony's waters, but there are no consequences. Why former Environment Minister Günther is now pushing for tougher penalties and stricter controls.
Swiss woman becomes head of management at RB Leipzig
Tatjana Haenni is the first woman to become managing director at RB Leipzig. She brings with her international experience from UEFA, FIFA and the NWSL.
Traffic blockades against fossil fuel heating planned
They see the future threatened by climate-relevant energy sources and therefore want to literally take to the streets - road users in Dresden should plan to do so on Thursday.
Erotic or with grandma's scent? The main thing is potholders!
What do people associate with these practical kitchen gadgets? The smell of food, warmth, perhaps their own grandmother, Christina Koenig suspects. She has numerous examples on display in her gallery.
Elster valley bridge in Vogtland renovated at a cost of millions
The second largest brick bridge in the world has been given a new lease of life: the Elster Valley Bridge near Plauen. After more than four years of construction, the renovation of the historic structure has been completed.
Faster journeys - Berlin-Halle railroad line opens
Commuters can breathe a sigh of relief: from Sunday, the journey from Halle to Berlin will be almost an hour faster. What else will improve for passengers.
High investment requirement: Water demand increases significantly
Industry, climate change, demographic change: Saxony-Anhalt and the greater Leipzig area are facing challenges when it comes to drinking water. What solutions are experts discussing for the region?
Niners Chemnitz win after catching up in the Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team manages a turnaround in the Eurocup. They overcame a 13-point deficit against Panionios Athens in the final quarter.
Kretschmer promotes more social "we"
Saxony's Minister President and the churches talk about uncertainty, individualization - and how a stronger "we" can emerge.
RB player Antonio Nusa out until the end of the year
RB Leipzig's injury worries are increasing towards the end of the year. Antonio Nusa has now also been hit.
Leipzig's Diomande nominated for Africa Cup
Africa Cup with the Ivory Coast instead of Bundesliga with RB Leipzig: The Saxons will have to do without shooting star Yan Diomande in at least one competitive match.
Highly endowed EU funding for Saxon researchers
Two researchers from Dresden and Leipzig are honored by the European Research Council. What the support is worth.
New museum director in Zwickau - retelling stories
The change at the top of the Kunstsammlungen Zwickau could mean a breath of fresh air. What stories have not yet been told? The new boss has plans.
Forecast: up to 20 percent fewer pupils in Saxony by 2040
Over the next 15 years, pupil numbers in Saxony will plummet. For Culture Minister Clemens, this is the "saddest statistic in Saxony".
Saxony must compensate for a deficit of 2.9 billion euros
Saxony has to save billions and is struggling to find the right path. The finance minister is talking about an order of magnitude that has never been seen before.
Eastern chemicals crisis - "Chemical summit" planned in Böhlen
The East German chemical industry is under pressure. Why there should now be a summit with economics ministers and demands to the federal government.
Association: 873,000 people in Saxony affected by poverty
According to calculations by the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, 22% of people in Saxony are considered poor. The association has included the cost of housing.
Too little snow - start of the season in Oberwiesenthal postponed
In Saxony's largest ski resort, operations cannot start this weekend as announced. Meteorologists offer little hope in view of the mild temperatures.
Two prefabricated buildings sold at auction for 899,000 euros
Two large prefabricated buildings changed hands at auction. A total of 78 properties went under the hammer - with a total value of around 6.3 million euros.
Chemie Leipzig suspends coach Adrian Alipour
Alipour has been coach of Leutzsch for less than eight months. He has been unable to lead the club, which has been in crisis for a long time, into calmer waters.
22-year-old dies in traffic accident
There is an accident on the B183 towards Bad Düben: a 22-year-old loses control of his vehicle on a left-hand bend and crashes into a tree.
More interest in joining the Bundeswehr in Saxony
More applications, more initial consultations and also more volunteers doing military service: The Bundeswehr is experiencing an upward trend in Saxony this year.
More interest in joining the Bundeswehr in Saxony
More applications, more initial consultations and also more volunteers doing military service: The Bundeswehr is experiencing an upward trend in Saxony this year.
Run over? Dead wolf lying on the road in Elsterheide
A woman reports a dead wolf to the police in the district of Bautzen. What is known about the find so far?
New wolf territory on the border with Saxony
The photo traps provide the evidence: A pair of wolves have their territory in the Altenburger Land in the border region between Thuringia and Saxony.
Restitution of artworks - museum honors Jewish patron
Heirs of the Jewish banker and patron Carl Heumann have received back three works from the Chemnitz Art Collections. These are the reasons.
Trump's tariffs affect local regions to varying degrees
What impact will the US tariffs have on the local economy? The Ifo Institute in Dresden has calculated the consequences down to the level of cities and districts. This is the result.
Project: Coal miners to produce chips in future
From the soot dust to the clean room: the change of job could hardly be starker. But the structural change in the lignite mining regions makes unusual paths necessary.
Large gap in shingles vaccination for older people in Saxony
Shingles is an insidious disease and mainly affects older people. Although health insurance companies cover the cost of vaccination, most people are not adequately protected.
Greens want clarity on integration projects
Funding applications rejected, future uncertain: initiatives are sounding the alarm because integration work in Saxony is in danger of falling by the wayside. The Greens insist on transparency.
Leipzig Book Prize for author Miljenko Jergović
In 2026, the Leipzig Book Prize will go to an author who sheds light on the fault lines of the Western Balkans.
Company bankruptcies on the rise in Saxony
The number of corporate insolvencies continues to rise in Saxony - but remains below the national average. What is behind this development and which sectors are affected.
Saxon government goes on budget retreat
Saxony's government is faced with squaring the circle when drawing up the new budget. There are billions of euros missing to continue the current spending. Good advice is now expensive.
Bird flu case at Leipzig Zoo - facilities closed
Flamingos, gorillas and the tropical hall remain off-limits: Leipzig Zoo is closing some of its facilities due to a case of bird flu. Visitors are nevertheless encouraged to visit.
Sales hit: Christmas baubles made from Simson indicators
Tradition meets GDR cult object: How Simson indicators are delighting customers online as Christmas baubles - and why supplies remain scarce.
Electric cars in Saxony: what buyers need to know
New premiums from 2026 should make e-cars more attractive for more households in Saxony. However, uncertainties regarding electricity prices and charging infrastructure remain an issue.
Aue only 2:2 despite being outnumbered: Was that it for coach Härtel?
Aue coach Härtel demanded a win for the match against Ingolstadt. He failed to do so, and with one man more. What are the consequences for the coach?
Cup clash: RB Leipzig against Bayern Munich
RB coach Ole Werner had hoped for a home game in the cup. That didn't work out. The Saxons have the toughest possible draw.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses narrowly in Stuttgart
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team is still in deep trouble. Despite leading for a long time, TVB Stuttgart also failed to secure their first win of the season.
SC Magdeburg clearly beats Frischauf Göppingen
SC Magdeburg is leading the way in the German Handball League. The league leaders won clearly against Göppingen and are still only one point off the pace.
Dresden volleyball players celebrate must-win in Borken
Between their appearance in the Champions League and the cup semi-final against Suhl, Dresden SC's volleyball players recorded their next point match win at newly promoted Borken.
Magdeburg surprise in Berlin
1. FC Magdeburg ended Hertha's winning streak with a deserved 2:0 victory at the Olympiastadion, giving Magdeburg two league wins in a row for the first time - and another clean sheet.
Hydrogen network receives further funding until 2028
The HZwo industry network is driving forward hydrogen technologies. The Free State of Bavaria has now secured follow-up funding until 2028. These are the goals.
Police stop right-wing extremist concert
Abrupt end: A private birthday party in Chemnitz turns out to be a live concert by right-wing extremists. The landlord and police intervene.
Bird flu suspected at Leipzig Zoo - facilities closed
Flamingos, gorillas and the tropical hall remain off-limits: Leipzig Zoo is closing popular facilities due to suspected bird flu. What does this mean for visitors?
After his treble: Will Diomande be a threat to the DFB squad?
Three goals in one half. His pace is almost impossible to defend against. The Ivorian Diomande could become a problem for Julian Nagelsmann at the World Cup. A direct duel against Leipzig's David Raum is possible.
What's changing with the rail timetable change
Direct to Paris, Krakow or Copenhagen - the rail timetable change brings innovations. But in some places there are cuts. And then there's the construction work.
Goose, duck and alternatives - festive roasts despite bird flu
Saxony is gearing up for the festive roast season - despite bird flu and rising costs. The classic roast remains a big hit, but many businesses are observing this: The holidays are becoming more varied.
Niners Chemnitz lose after overtime
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team cannot overcome its weakness on the road. In Bonn, they squandered a seven-point lead in the closing stages.
RB Leipzig offensive and effective: 6:0 against Frankfurt
Leipzig are the only team apart from Bayern to remain unbeaten at home. Against Frankfurt, Diomande's attack in particular shone. And a Dane celebrates his breakthrough.
Race to catch up without success: RB women lose in Leverkusen
A debacle loomed after the first half. It was only in the second half that the Leipzig team fought back against the threat of defeat.
1:3 in Kaiserslautern: Harmless Dynamos start too late
Dresden fail to score in the first half. By the time Dynamo scored, the game was already over.
3:1 against Dresden: Kaiserslautern keeps in touch with the top
Second division soccer team 1. FC Kaiserslautern wins at home against Dynamo Dresden. One Finn in particular shines for FCK.
Parade and XXL Striezel: Dresden celebrates Stollen Festival
It is 2.8 meters long and weighs more than two tons: this year's Dresden Giant Stollen. Before it is cut, it first goes on tour through the city center in a festive parade.
Police investigate cup thrower at Lok vs. Zwickau
The FSV Zwickau bus driver is injured at the away match at Lok Leipzig. The police were able to identify the cup thrower on the spot.
Fire department Santa surprises sick children
St. Nicholas comes from lofty heights: Rescuers working at heights amazed sick children on St. Nicholas Day. Cuddly toys and gingerbread were brought to them on a special mission.
RB Leipzig wants to be Bayern's number one in the long term
RB Leipzig has been playing in the Bundesliga for almost ten years. Further titles are to be added to the two cup wins - and further goals are also to be achieved.
Apartment seekers in the East have more choice again
The supply of rental apartments on the major platforms is increasing, in some cases significantly. However, this is not yet reflected in prices. This is the situation in the federal states.
Apartment seekers in the East have more choice again
The supply of rental apartments on the major platforms is increasing, in some cases significantly. However, this is not yet reflected in prices. This is the situation in the federal states.
Full concentration required: RB challenges Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt is an opponent on an equal footing. A win would give RB plenty of momentum for the remaining games.
Beaver families allowed to stay in Upper Lusatia
A pond owner was annoyed by the damage and wanted to get rid of the animals. Permission to relocate the animals had been granted. However, the administrative court found that the requirements for this had not been met.
Total closure in Magdeburg - railroad announces detour
Magdeburg Central Station will be at a standstill for almost a whole day next week. Passengers traveling between Braunschweig and Leipzig must be prepared for detour and longer journey times.
Expert opinion: Eleven percent of Saxons with a migration background
In Saxony, one in nine people has a migration background. What a new report on age, origin and integration reveals - and where there is a need to catch up, according to the ministry.
Verbio optimistic about the new year after a year of losses
After a loss of around 138 million euros, biofuel producer Verbio is once again optimistic about the new financial year. What the Management Board says about the market recovery and the planned return to the SDAX.
Renovation of the Störmthal canal stalls due to money issues
Following conspicuous readings on the Störmthal Canal, the Leipzig New Lakeland steering group is pressing for financial clarity for in-depth analyses.
Leipzig School Museum celebrates 25 years of educational history
The Leipzig School Museum looks back on 25 years - and presents an exhibition focusing on schools and architecture to mark the anniversary.
Saxony wants to attract more dentists to the province
For the left, the regulation is "only enough for the hollow tooth". Nevertheless, the creation of a quota for dentists in rural areas is generally welcomed.
Without Prtajin: FCK wants to shake off frustration against Dresden
Only one win from six competitive matches: 1. FC Kaiserslautern urgently needs points. Coach Lieberknecht has confidence in his team, but the goalscorer will be out for a long time.
Significantly more fatal accidents on construction sites
Several fatal accidents have already occurred on Saxony's major construction sites this year. The authorities see a particular problem in the negligence of some builders.
"Everyone needs craftsmen"
Paulina Ließner prefers a paintbrush to a laptop. Across Saxony, interest in apprenticeships in the skilled trades is on the rise - despite digitalization and AI. Or is that precisely why?