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Often, just two hours a week is enough to help out. Why Saxony’s food banks are still desperately seeking volunteers—and what impact this has on food distribution.

The CDU's Labor Wing in Saxony Has a New Chairperson

Dietmar Link is taking over as head of the CDA Saxony. He wants to strengthen the CDU's social wing as its "social conscience." | more

Lack of Space in Women's Shelters: Hundreds Turned Away

The number of shelters for victims of violence in Saxony is growing only slowly. What Juliane Nagel is calling for, and what gaps the new law could close. | more

Bis zu 3.000 Euro sparen: Diese Fahrrad-Deals lohnen sich jetzt in Sachsen

Ein Hercules E-Bike für 999 statt 2.199 Euro, ein Fully 3.000 Euro unter UVP und reduzierte CUBE Bikes: Die Fahrrad-Kette räumt für neue Modelle das Lager. Wir zeigen, welches Angebot zu welchem Rad-Typ passt. | more

Blood supplies are running low – the German Red Cross calls on Saxony to donate

In Saxony, blood supplies are currently sufficient for two to three days. The heat and summer vacation are causing fewer people to come in to donate blood. The German Red Cross is urging people to schedule appointments for cooler days. | more

Child welfare agencies referred 956 cases to family court

When parents are unable to provide for their children's well-being, Saxony's child welfare agencies step in. How often do these agencies refer cases to family court? | more

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

„Nicht im Labor, sondern in der Umsetzung“: Philipp Klöckner und Silicon Saxony setzen bei der Brains on Silicon in Dresden auf KI-Praxiserfahrung

Dresden erwartet 1.500 KI-Fachleute: Bei der Brains on Silicon geht es um Umsetzung statt Theorie. Zwei-Tages-Tickets gibt es mit 60 Euro Rabatt nur noch heute. | 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

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

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

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

Heat Poses Risks to the Homeless—Where Can They Find Help?

In extreme heat, it's recommended to avoid direct sunlight and seek out cooler indoor spaces. But what can someone do if they don't have a place to live? | 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

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

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

Left sees CDU as main opponent in Saxony's state election campaign

In the state election campaign in Saxony, the Left Party criticizes the CDU as its main opponent and focuses on social issues. | more

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