What do Germans think about defense and security? Researchers from the University of Leipzig and the Technical University of Munich surveyed over 1,000 people. The results show a clear desire for reform: The majority want to expand the Bundeswehr in terms of personnel and strengthen its defense capabilities. The high level of support for a joint European army is particularly remarkable. Almost two thirds of respondents fear a military conflict with Russia. | more
Time and again, people suspect that they have fallen victim to knockout drops. But only a few go to the police. A study by Chemnitz University of Technology shows for the first time how high the number of unreported cases is and why those affected remain silent. | more
Mystischer Nebel, eindrucksvolle Masken und donnernde Glocken: Am 14. November wird ein Besuch im ELBEPARK Dresden zum schaurig-schönen Familienerlebnis. Zur 2. Bergteufelparade warten kreative Mitmachaktionen und unvergessliche Fotomomente. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more
Mirror, mirror in the hand - or was it different? A linguist at Chemnitz University of Technology is investigating how well we still know the famous sayings from Grimm's fairy tales. Anyone can take part in a ten-minute survey. The results will be presented to the public. | more
How is the mood in the East German economy developing? New figures on the business climate index provide insights. | more
Life satisfaction in Leipzig has stabilized further. Numerous citizens show satisfied ratings despite declining satisfaction with jobs. | more
Geschick, schnelle Reaktionen und ein bisschen Strategie können sich jetzt auszahlen. Beim neuen Online-Spiel Center Labyrinth warten jede Woche Einkaufsgutscheine im Gesamtwert von 150 Euro auf die drei besten Spieler. Wer knackt den Highscore? | more
More and more Leipzig residents are using environmentally friendly modes of transport. The Mobility Strategy 2030 is having an impact, and the eco-mobility continues to benefit. | more
According to the latest Insa poll, the AfD is leading in the Sunday poll for the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. Other parties must fear for their entry into the state parliaments. | more
Wer sein Haus oder seine Wohnung verkauft, gibt ein Stück Lebensgeschichte weiter. Umso wichtiger sind Menschen, die zuhören, den Markt kennen und jeden Schritt begleiten. Immotiger verbindet 28 Jahre Erfahrung mit regionaler Marktkenntnis und persönlicher Betreuung. | more
New state parliaments will be elected in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg in the coming weeks. A survey looks at the political mood there. | more
According to a poll, the Wagenknecht party BSW can hope for double-digit results in the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. The states differ when it comes to the strongest party. | more
Entscheidungen treffen, Mitarbeitenden Sicherheit geben, das Unternehmen auf Kurs halten: Wer führt, trägt viel Verantwortung. Doch was passiert, wenn die eigene Kraft schwindet? Die Dresdner Diplom-Psychologin Anne Pietag begleitet Unternehmer und Führungskräfte dabei, innere Stabilität zu entwickeln – und unter Druck klarer zu handeln. | more
According to a poll, the Wagenknecht party BSW can hope for double-digit results in the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. The states differ when it comes to the strongest party. | more
It remains a close neck-and-neck race between the CDU and AfD in Saxony. A good two weeks before the state election, both parties are lonely at the top. Sometimes one is ahead, sometimes the other. | more
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
A survey shows that the majority of people in Germany are eating out less often due to higher prices. The renewed increase in VAT in the hospitality industry could reinforce this trend. | more
According to a health insurance survey, the sickness rate in Saxony in 2023 was above the national average at 5.8 percent. | more
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
According to a survey by Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), almost half of people in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia prefer home cooking every day or several times a week. In Berlin and Brandenburg, on the other hand, this only applies to around one in three. | more
Saxon craft businesses are skeptical about the future despite the good business situation. This was the result of the autumn economic survey conducted by the Saxon Crafts Association. | more
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
A survey shows that more than a quarter of all apprentices in Saxony travel more than an hour and a half to get to vocational school. A third have to travel more than 50 kilometers and need accommodation. The chambers are calling for a swift stocktaking of the situation and better framework conditions for training. | more
