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Wars, migration and extremism: many young people tend to take a gloomy view of Germany. However, they are mostly optimistic about their own prospects.

More young people seeking help with trans identity

Child and adolescent psychiatry is reporting more cases of trans identity. An increasing number of young people no longer feel comfortable in their own bodies. Is this more than just a temporary feeling? | more

Doctor: Decrease in alcohol abuse among young people is deceptive

Hospitals are treating fewer and fewer young people with alcohol poisoning as inpatients - in Saxony, the trend is even stronger than nationwide. But the figures are deceptive, says Berner, head of the children's hospital. | more

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

Audience celebrates Staatskapelle Dresden with reinforcements

The Sächsische Staatskapelle continues its collaboration with the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. A performance with young reinforcements becomes a celebration of Romanticism. | more

Staatskapelle Dresden performs with Mahler Youth Orchestra

One of the oldest orchestras in the world is committed to young people. The Staatskapelle Dresden not only trains its own young musicians, but also cooperates with the Mahler Youth Orchestra. | more

Alcohol poisoning among young people at an all-time low

The number of young people with alcohol poisoning is falling - in Saxony even more than nationwide. But politicians and health insurance companies warn: alcohol is still omnipresent for young people. | more

Samsung TVs ab 379 €: Große WM-Rabattaktion bei MEDIMAX Meißen

Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more

More Saxon children and young people taken into care

The number of children and young people taken into care in Saxony has risen. 16 to 18-year-olds are particularly affected. What is behind the measures. | more

Irish film wins European Children's Film Award

The "Schlingel" festival is all about films for young audiences. Which films were particularly well received this time? | more

55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? Die meisten Käufer sind unsicher.

Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more

Child and adolescent psychiatry: shortage of specialists and places

Waiting times of up to two years, desperate parents and a repair service that can barely keep up: why child psychiatry in Saxony is at its limit. | more

Greens see shortcomings in heat protection in nurseries and schools

Summer is drawing to a close, but the right way to deal with heat will remain an issue in the future. The Greens in the state parliament are calling for a strategy for heat protection in daycare centers and schools. | more

Palais Sommer: Abendprogramm zum Jubiläum am Neumarkt

Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more

Mental stress: Diakonie alarmed before the start of school

School starts again in Saxony on Monday. For some pupils, however, this also means pressure to perform and psychological crises. | more

Youth literature prize for novel about GDR tunnel escapes

The author Maja Nielsen from Hamburg is being honored for her book for young people "Der Tunnelbauer". In it, she sheds light on daring escapes from the GDR. The main character is a boy from East Berlin. | 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

Green parliamentary group wants youth check for laws

Political decisions also affect the lives of children and young people, including in the future. The Greens in the state parliament believe that young people need to be heard more - and have a say. | more

More children and young people taken into care

The number of children taken into care by the youth welfare offices in Saxony has risen slightly. In most cases, the authorities or police saw a danger to the children. | more

Warum Unternehmer selten offen sprechen – und wie ein vertrauter Kreis genau das verändert

Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer in Sachsen stehen oft allein da, wenn es um die wirklich schwierigen Fragen geht. Entscheidungen, die niemand im Team mittragen kann. Zweifel, die man ungern im eigenen Netzwerk ausspricht. Und Momente, in denen man merkt: Austausch auf Augenhöhe ist selten – und doch entscheidend für gute Führung. | more

Record attendance at the 18th German Child and Youth Welfare Day in Leipzig

The 18th German Child and Youth Welfare Day in Leipzig ends with a record number of visitors and sends a strong signal for democracy and the participation of young people. | more

Election of the Leipzig Youth Parliament: results are in

The youth parliament in Leipzig has been elected. 20 representatives were chosen from 23 candidates. The online election allowed around 50,000 young people to cast their vote. | 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

Altercation in Leipzig: teenager attacked in the park

A 17-year-old was attacked by several youths in Clara Zetkin Park in Leipzig. The police arrested four suspected youths. | more

Thousands of young people celebrate youth consecration or confirmation

At the age of 14, many young people in Saxony celebrate either their Jugendweihe or confirmation. Now the season is starting again. | 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

Leipzig and Yerevan: start of a joint cultural year

Leipzig and Yerevan are launching a joint year of culture to promote art and education. The agreement was signed in Yerevan. | more

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. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

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

Leipzig Youth Parliament: ready for the 2025 election

The sixth Leipzig Youth Parliament is about to be elected. Discover exciting details about the candidates and the online election process. Information event on April 4 in the New Town Hall. | more

New permanent exhibition opened at Torgau youth work camp

Thousands of young people who were labeled as difficult in the GDR ended up in the Jugendwerkhof in Torgau. They were to be re-educated. A new exhibition commemorates their history. | more

Samsung TVs ab 379 €: Große WM-Rabattaktion bei MEDIMAX Meißen

Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more

Fewer young binge drinkers in Saxony's clinics

For many young people, alcohol is part and parcel of parties, discos and leisure activities. Health experts are countering this with prevention campaigns. Does that help? | more

Saxony's best young speakers chosen in the state parliament

In a competition in the state parliament, pupils from grades 8 to 12 competed in the art of free speech. The best were chosen by a jury. | more

55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? Die meisten Käufer sind unsicher.

Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more

Youth Speech Forum in the Saxon State Parliament: Pupils debate and give speeches

On Saturday, the best arguments and the most convincing presentation will be contested in the state parliament. Unlike usual, it is not the MPs who will take to the lectern, but young people from Saxony and Brandenburg. | more

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