More flu and RSV cases in Saxony
Flu and RSV viruses continue to spread in Saxony. Which population groups are affected?
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Tarnat leaves future of Aue coach Härtel open
The crisis at Sachsen is getting worse and worse. Will Jens Härtel remain coach after the next defeat?
Left-wingers want to further improve tenant protection
The Left Party demands more protection for tenants in Saxony and criticizes the state government for its hesitant action. In particular, it is about the case when a rented apartment becomes a condominium.
Heating costs in Saxony: consumer advocates advise checking
How much are heating costs really rising in Saxony? Why it's particularly worth taking a look at your bills and your own consumption behavior now.
Fearful opponent: Leipzig without a home win against Mainz since 2022
Mainz 05 was once a favorite opponent for RB Leipzig. The 8:0 from November 2019 is unforgettable. But they haven't won at home against Mainz for four years.
Three late goals conceded: Aue also lose against Havelse
Things are getting tighter and tighter for FC Erzgebirge Aue in the relegation battle. Even a team that has been relegated for a long time is too strong.
Second home defeat in a row: FCM treads water
Second division club 1. FC Magdeburg loses the second duel with former coach Christian Titz. The Elbe club lost 2:1 against Hannover 96 and remain deep in the table.
How our brain makes artificial intelligence smarter
Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology and the University of Magdeburg are working on a new approach to artificial intelligence. Their model: the human brain and its ability to develop habits. AI systems should learn to automate routine tasks - and consume significantly less energy in the process.
Cossebaude reservoir pool to be retained
The Cossebaude reservoir pool is popular with bathers. It is now certain that it will remain open for the next few years.
Dangerous legacy of the gold mines
Every day, dust from huge spoil tips blows into the residential areas around Johannesburg in South Africa. What many people don't know: It contains uranium. Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have investigated the extent to which children living near old gold mines are exposed. The hair analyses show clear differences to children from areas without mining.
More than 100 million euros in coronavirus emergency aid repaid
During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies received financial aid from the state. Years later, they are receiving repayment notices.
National handball player Zechel leaves Magdeburg
Tim Zechel is leaving SC Magdeburg after two years. What the international says about his departure - and why his next club is still open.
Countries seal exit from airport funding from 2030
Now it's official: Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt have sealed their agreement on future airport funding. What the exit from funding is all about and how the transition is regulated.
Ifo: East German economy off to a slow start to the year
Industry more optimistic, service providers and retail more skeptical: The Ifo Index shows a mixed picture for the East German economy in January.
Inflation rate in Saxony back above the two percent mark
Expensive food, expensive fuel: Saxony's consumers are paying more again. Which products are now really costing money - and where surprising savings could be made.
Koala offspring at Leipzig Zoo is called Inala
More than 3,000 names were suggested for the koala cub at Leipzig Zoo. Now it has been decided: the little female is called Inala - and according to the keepers, she is developing magnificently.
Warning strike paralyzes local transport in four Saxon cities
Local public transport will come to a standstill in four cities in Saxony on Monday. The reason is a warning strike by employees after wage negotiations failed to produce a result.
Schuster: Germany has long played down left-wing extremism
The Saxon Interior Minister sees failures in the fight against left-wing extremism. He excludes the Free State from this. He demands that the Left Party clearly distance itself from violence.
Upper Lusatia founds its own tourism association
The new Upper Lusatia Tourism Association has 32 members. Small communities in particular should benefit from its work.
Federal government gives green light for several rail projects
The Ministry of Transport has secured the necessary funding for construction projects in Berlin, Saxony and Brandenburg, among others. In addition to residents, freight traffic is also set to benefit.
Ingo Schulze becomes poetry professor in Bamberg
A prominent guest for the cathedral city: author Ingo Schulze will take over one of Germany's most coveted lectureships in summer 2026.
Quantum vibe from the lab: Dresden musician makes research audible
A Dresden musician makes audible what quantum researchers are working on. Konrad Kuechenmeister has recorded the noises from laboratories at TU Dresden and the University of Würzburg and mixed them into a soundtrack. The loop music accompanies the Cluster of Excellence ctd.qmat into a new phase. With a focus on dynamics, 300 scientists want to develop quantum materials for green technologies and quantum computers.
Study: Mental illnesses among girls on the rise
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders: more and more girls in Saxony are struggling with them. What a new study shows - and why doctors are sounding the alarm.
RB Leipzig without Sani for weeks, Lukeba missing against Mainz
Barely arrived, already injured: Suleman Sani may miss six weeks at RB Leipzig. The talented attacking player injured himself in training. A regular player is also still missing.
Deal perfect: Werner moves to the USA
Off across the Atlantic: As expected, Timo Werner is leaving RB Leipzig to play in the USA. However, the striker could stay in Leipzig for a few more weeks.
Kawasaki questionable - Amiri about to return to Mainz starting eleven
Ahead of the clash in Leipzig, there is a question mark over the deployment of one of Mainz's attacking players. Instead, coach Urs Fischer has another option and reveals how he feels about Shrove Tuesday.
Premiere: battery-powered trains run between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Two years of delay, but now the time has come: 300 seats, double traction and a premiere for Saxony. Next week, the first battery-powered train will carry passengers between Leipzig and Chemnitz.
Premiere: battery-powered trains run between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Two years of delay, but now the time has come: 300 seats, double traction and a premiere for Saxony. Next week, the first battery-powered train will carry passengers between Leipzig and Chemnitz.
1.6 million euros for hydrogen production in Chemnitz
A new electrolyzer is to produce green hydrogen from renewable energies in future. The project is a further step in the establishment of one of four German hydrogen centers in Chemnitz.