Silent commemoration remembers the destruction of Dresden in 1945
The commemoration of the destruction of Dresden in 1945 began with a minute's silence. In the evening, a human chain is to set an example for reconciliation and cohesion.
News from Saxony
Funding for year-round tourism
Saxony is once again offering support for tourist attractions that attract visitors all year round. The Aufbaubank will be accepting applications from March 19.
Left: Housing refugees in vacant apartments
Lots of empty apartments in Saxon cities, but no room for migrants? The Left Party does not want to accept this and is calling for more accommodation outside of hostels.
Saxony launches campaign on violence against women
The figures are depressing, and the number of unreported cases is probably even higher. One in three women experience violence in the course of their lives. A campaign now aims to encourage those affected and raise awareness among others.
Anna im Schloss focuses on regional culinary highlights and wine accompaniment from the Schuh winery
The menu in the "Anna im Schloss" restaurant focuses on regional products - and that includes wine from the Schuh winery
New sensor chip makes pH measurements more reliable
Previous pH measuring devices have a weak point: sensitive electrodes. Researchers at the Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden are now replacing them with robust chips. The technology could improve measurements in medicine, agriculture and environmental protection.
Reunion with former club: Schäfer believes Wolfsburg can be saved
Marcel Schäfer was a player, sports director and managing director at VfL Wolfsburg. The Leipzig boss will meet again on Sunday.
Concerns about structural change in Upper Lusatia
Is Upper Lusatia bleeding to death in the face of structural change? The region is characterized by emigration and jobs are still falling by the wayside. Local politicians are finally demanding more speed.
Dresden commemorates the destruction of the city in February 1945
Many wounds from the bombing of Dresden shortly before the end of the Second World War have disappeared. But the tragedy will always remain in the city's memory.
AfD leader Chrupalla employs wife of a party colleague
Recently, the AfD Saxony-Anhalt was criticized for employing family members of MPs. Now party leader Chrupalla has spoken out about his own constituency offices.
Köpping criticizes cuts to integration courses
New language, new culture and history - integration courses are supposed to make arriving in Germany easier. But the Federal Ministry of the Interior wants to make savings here. This is causing criticism.
East German cities are pioneers in digital citizen participation
Where can citizens have the most say online? A study by TU Dresden and Leipzig University shows surprising regional differences in digital citizen participation in Germany. East German medium-sized and small towns are leading the way, while West Germany leads the way in large cities. Over 2,000 municipalities took part in the survey.
Dresden Town Hall Tower permanently open to visitors from summer
From a height of 68 meters, visitors will once again be able to enjoy the view of the state capital from July at the latest. The peregrine falcons will decide when exactly it starts.
Hammer throw vice world champion Hummel at the meeting in Dresden
The hammer throw is now also part of the program at the Golden Oval at the end of May. The World Championship silver medallist will also be competing.
Right-wing extremism: 15 new suspected cases at the police station
How do the police react to new suspected cases of right-wing extremism? Disciplinary proceedings and dismissals show: There are consequences.
Why the file format determines the success of ChatGPT
Almost every second private investor uses ChatGPT for financial data. But how reliable are the answers? Researchers at HHL Leipzig have investigated where the AI gets its information from. Their conclusion: the file format makes the decisive difference. HTML reports appear three times more frequently and lead to more correct results than PDFs.
Ofarim annoyed by statements on the Leipzig trial
Gil Ofarim is the king of the jungle - which doesn't just move fans of reality TV. Now the musician talks about his handling of the Leipzig trial and says that he has no "secret deal with RTL".
Werner's anger at the referees: "Absolute madness"
Leipzig coach Ole Werner is very angry after the quarter-final knockout at FC Bayern. The referees infuriate him. One of his players only feels sorry for the referees.
Ofarim is annoyed about his own statements on the trial
Gil Ofarim is the king of the jungle - something that not only moves fans of reality TV. Now the musician talks about his statements that caused a lot of questions in the jungle camp.
Saxony's health insurance funds defend telephone sick notes
Telephone sick notes are criticized throughout Germany. However, Saxony's health insurance companies see no evidence of abuse - and point to other causes for high absenteeism.
Double strike in three minutes: Bayern again Leipzig nightmare
A lack of intensity for a long time. But FC Bayern only need a double strike against RB Leipzig in the DFB Cup quarter-finals. Berlin can come.
Thüringer HC loses chasing duel in Oldenburg
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team suffered a setback. After a convincing first half at VfL Oldenburg, they fell off sharply.
Niners Chemnitz collapse in the final quarter
Nothing is at stake for the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team in their last Eurocup group game. They can get over the defeat in Ankara. Now the round of 16 awaits.
The Saxon fish soup is awesome
Restaurant review: Caroussel Nouvelle in the Bülow Palais in Dresden - French-influenced bistro menu, Saxon fish soup as a highlight and sophisticated wine accompaniment in a tasteful ambience.
From infusion to ultrasound: 15 million euros for smart medical technology from Dresden
Tiny chips are to make therapies safer and save lives. The Dresden research project SEMECO is receiving a further 15 million euros from the federal government. Together with industrial partners, TU Dresden is developing medical semiconductors for networked infusion systems, portable ultrasound devices and smart implants. The modular approach is intended to bring medical products to market more quickly.
Roll call in front of the Semper Opera House for 700 young officers
Between the Semperoper and the Zwinger, 700 young officers celebrate the completion of their training course.
Several flights canceled due to Lufthansa strikes
Passengers in Saxony will have to reschedule on Thursday: several flights from Dresden and Leipzig will be canceled.
Impending grid overload: Mitnetz often has to throttle green electricity
Mitnetz 2025 had to curtail electricity from wind and solar power on 222 days to prevent the electricity grid from collapsing. What the grid operator requires to ensure that less green energy is lost.
How animal movements influence the survival of entire species
A new road cuts through the habitat of endangered tapirs. Will the population survive? Researchers from CASUS in Görlitz have developed a new model with Brazilian colleagues that can answer such questions. For the first time, it links the movement patterns of individual animals with the dynamics of entire populations - an important step for species conservation.