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Many children in Saxony do not receive participation assistance

For the past 15 years, children from low-income families have been able to receive support for school, meals, and leisure activities. An analysis shows that this assistance often goes unused. | more

Too Hot in Saxony's Daycare Centers – Operators Call for More Climate Aid

Saxony's daycare centers are struggling with rising temperatures. Operators are calling for more support for climate protection and criticizing planned cuts in the draft budget. | more

Samsung-Smartphones ab 119,99 Euro: Das sind die neuen Wochenangebote bei MEDIMAX Meißen

Ob neues Smartphone, Heimkino oder Kaffee wie im Lieblingscafé: Wer ohnehin über neue Technik nachdenkt, sollte sich das aktuelle Wochenangebot von MEDIMAX Meißen ansehen. Gleich mehrere Markenprodukte gibt es in dieser Woche mit hohen Rabatten – darunter Samsung-Smartphones ab 119,99 Euro | more

Dresden Draws Attention to the Plight of the Homeless During Heat Waves

40 degrees in Dresden: For the homeless, the heat can be life-threatening. The city aims to reduce the risk by setting up drinking water stations and shelters, and is asking the public for support. | more

Village gathering places are intended to strengthen community cohesion in Saxony's villages

Nothing works without dedication: Village community centers in Saxony are more than just places to meet. They keep village life alive—despite many obstacles. | more

200 million euros for public housing

The funding is intended to support the construction of new public housing and renovations, thereby helping to address the housing shortage. The government plans to significantly expand this funding in the future. | more

Palais Sommer 2026 in Dresden: 60 Abende am Neumarkt bei freiem Eintritt

Kurz gesagt: Der Palais Sommer 2026 bringt vom Sonnabend, dem 20. Juni, bis zum Sonntag, dem 26. Juli mehr als 60 Abendveranstaltungen auf den Dresdner Neumarkt. Fast täglich beginnt das Programm um 18 Uhr vor der Frauenkirche. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more

Number of Retirees Receiving Social Assistance Rises

The BSW views the current figures on basic income support for the elderly as merely the “tip of the iceberg.” It says that many of those affected do not apply for assistance out of shame. | more

Dining in Faro: Wine and Light Bites in the Evening

Faro is a great place to go out: At a new vinhos-and-petiscos bar in the old town, you can enjoy wine by the glass, petiscos, and lively conversation late into the night. | more

Warum Führung ohne die richtige Haltung nicht gelingen kann

Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more

Instagram reach of World Cup teams: Brazil leads the field

Brazil isn't just a global powerhouse in soccer. The country also outperforms all other World Cup nations on Instagram. A new study by HHL Leipzig explains why even Cristiano Ronaldo, with his 666 million followers, can't change that. | more

Cheers at the Premiere of the Dresden Neighborhood Opera for Prohlis

Halley's Comet last "visited" Earth in 1986. After its flyby, it is expected to return in 2061. But what does all this have to do with the Prohlis neighborhood in Dresden? | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Climate disasters hit poor regions particularly hard

It is not the severity of a flood or a storm alone that determines the number of casualties. A study conducted in Leipzig shows that education, health, and prosperity often have a greater impact on how severely people are affected by climate-related disasters. | more

The Prohlis neighborhood in Dresden is getting its own opera house

The prefabricated housing district of Dresden-Prohlis has already served as the setting for a spectacular concert. Now an opera of cosmic proportions is set to join the lineup. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

Köpping calls for better protection for accounts exempt from garnishment

People who are in debt should not have to worry about paying their rent or electricity bills. There are specific accounts designed for this purpose. Social Affairs Minister Köpping says that the protections afforded by these accounts need to be better enforced. | more

New SOS Children's Village Center Opens in Leipzig

Approximately 18 million euros were invested in the new children's village center in Leipzig-Connewitz. In addition to residential groups, the center also includes a preschool and a family center. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Dementia risk: Why your lifestyle in your twenties matters

The key risk factors for dementia do not emerge only in old age. A study by Leipzig University shows that lifestyle and health are already linked to cognitive performance in young adults, suggesting that brain health may be shaped much earlier in life than previously thought. | more

Report: Every sixth person in Saxony lives in poverty

Record levels of poverty: 13.3 million people affected in Germany. Saxony is slipping further into poverty - but the differences between the federal states are enormous. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

League warns: Social cuts jeopardize Saxony's future

Less bureaucracy and more involvement of practitioners in political decisions: Welfare organizations call for reforms and warn against cuts in the social sector. | more

Left party demands more money for people with disabilities

People who are deaf or blind receive financial support in Saxony. How the number of recipients is changing. | more

Samsung-Smartphones ab 119,99 Euro: Das sind die neuen Wochenangebote bei MEDIMAX Meißen

Ob neues Smartphone, Heimkino oder Kaffee wie im Lieblingscafé: Wer ohnehin über neue Technik nachdenkt, sollte sich das aktuelle Wochenangebot von MEDIMAX Meißen ansehen. Gleich mehrere Markenprodukte gibt es in dieser Woche mit hohen Rabatten – darunter Samsung-Smartphones ab 119,99 Euro | more

Affordable housing is increasingly becoming a problem in Saxony

Finding an affordable apartment in Dresden or Leipzig can be a nerve-wracking undertaking. The housing industry expects rental costs to continue to rise. | more

East German pensioners receive thousands of euros less than in the West

Official figures show that pensioners in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia have less money per year at their disposal than in the West. Why the BSW warns the federal government of a "blow against pensioners in the east". | more

Palais Sommer 2026 in Dresden: 60 Abende am Neumarkt bei freiem Eintritt

Kurz gesagt: Der Palais Sommer 2026 bringt vom Sonnabend, dem 20. Juni, bis zum Sonntag, dem 26. Juli mehr als 60 Abendveranstaltungen auf den Dresdner Neumarkt. Fast täglich beginnt das Programm um 18 Uhr vor der Frauenkirche. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more

Left Party continues to demand a stop to energy cuts in Saxony

Without light, without a hot meal: more than 7,500 households in Saxony's major cities will be affected by energy cuts in 2025. The Left Party is proposing a plan to prevent electricity being cut off. | more

Left-wing party calls for more checks in care homes

In some regions, the inspectorate visits less than a quarter of homes. The Left Party wants to change this. | more

Warum Führung ohne die richtige Haltung nicht gelingen kann

Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more

"Schutzburg für Kinder" - family center receives national award

How Peter Hoffmeister turned a former chocolate factory into a beacon for the protection of children and young people. The project has now been awarded the Federal Environment and Building Prize. | more

Saxon summer starts - internships for young people from June

Internships in daycare centers, care or clubs: From June, young people can get involved in the "Saxon Summer" and discover new professional fields. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Welfare association and GEW warn of gaps in daycare provision

Fewer children, but rising costs: Daycare centers are closing in Saxony. This is particularly affecting parents in rural areas. There is also the threat of losing educators who will be needed again later. | more

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