Porsche celebrates the official launch of electromobility in Leipzig
Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche celebrated the official launch of electromobility at its production site in Leipzig, Saxony, on Tuesday.
News from Saxony
Association launches mentoring program for female mayors in Saxony
In Saxony, the association "Frauen aufs Podium" (Women on the podium) is launching a program to bring more women into the office of mayor.
Rare interior view of Königstein Fortress preserved
Königstein Fortress receives a rare interior view of the complex from a German private collection. The painting by Ernst Ferdinand Oehme is exhibited to the public.
Distributed ballot papers for district council elections invalid
In the Erzgebirgskreis district, the ballot papers for the district elections have to be reprinted and distributed. The contracted printing company had produced and distributed unauthorized ballot papers for the election on 9 June, as announced by the district administration office in Annaberg-Buchh ..
Distributed ballot papers for district council elections invalid
In the Erzgebirgskreis district, the ballot papers for the district elections have to be reprinted and distributed. The contracted printing company had produced and distributed unauthorized ballot papers for the election on 9 June, as announced by the district administration office in Annaberg-Buchh ..
Dismantling of a 150-meter-high tower in Leipzig has begun
The dismantling of a 150-metre-high chimney has begun at the site of the former Gusswerke Leipzig (formerly Halberg-Guss). A so-called spider excavator is removing the tower from top to bottom, as a spokeswoman for the responsible Hagedorn Group said on Tuesday in response to an inquiry. The work sh ..
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping calls on bathers to keep Saxony's waters clean
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) is calling on bathers to help maintain water quality and the good condition of bathing areas.
Renewed strikes at City-Bahn Chemnitz
The trial of strength between the train drivers' union GDL and Chemnitz City-Bahn continues. At short notice, the GDL has announced that it will be striking the lines from noon on Tuesday until 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the railroad company announced. As a result, commuters and schoolchildren wil ..
Staatskapelle tour: Two female conductors instead of Thielemann
Christian Thielemann will not lead the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden on the last tour of his tenure. The outgoing chief conductor had to hand over the baton at short notice due to illness, the orchestra announced on Tuesday. He will be replaced by "two of the world's leading female conductors". L ..
Aufbaubank: 2.85 billion euros in funding approved
Infrastructure, education, housing and the environment. The Sächsische Aufbaubank supports projects in many areas. The focus is to be increasingly placed on sustainability.
Dynamo Dresden plans new season: Interest in goalkeeper Tim Schreiber
After missing out on promotion, Dynamo Dresden concretizes plans for the new season. Interest in goalkeeper Tim Schreiber, decision on new sporting director in the coming weeks.
Fewer Bachelor's degrees and more Master's degrees in Saxony
At Saxony's universities, fewer young people graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 2023 than in the previous year. The number of degrees fell by 7.4 percent to 6,690, as announced by the State Statistical Office on Tuesday. In contrast, the number of master's degrees rose by 5.4 percent to 6102. 148 ..
Minister presidents speak out in favor of above-ground electricity highways
Minister presidents of Baden-Württemberg and Saxony are in favor of above-ground high-voltage lines for future electricity highways in order to save costs and time.
Corner after attack: "Don't let me be silenced"
Just over a week ago, Matthias Ecke was beaten until he was hospitalized while putting up election posters in Dresden. He is not intimidated by this.
Frauenkirche Dresden seeks successor for prominent position
One woman and three men will be allowed to audition in June for the coveted church musician position with a focus on the organ in Dresden's Frauenkirche. They convinced the nationwide expert commission, which decided on a total of 29 applications, as the Dresden Frauenkirche Foundation announced on ..
Stephan becomes head coach of women's Bundesliga club RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig has found a successor for Saban Uzun. So far, the new man has had no contact with women's soccer.
Millions in funding for new innovation clusters
Saxony plans to provide millions in funding to further innovation alliances between industry and science. Up to three projects will be supported over a period of up to ten years, the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on Monday. Up to five million euros are available for each project. Innovative ..
Handover of catalog of demands to Saxony's Ministry of Culture
More than 32,000 people support demands for better conditions in Saxony's kindergartens.
Field hamster released into the wild in Saxony
Since 2020, field hamsters have been virtually undetectable in Saxony. Leipzig Zoo is therefore running a breeding program. Animals have now been released into the wild for the first time.
Particularly unequal educational opportunities in Saxony
For children whose parents do not have an Abitur, the chance of attending a grammar school is low. This applies nationwide, but in Bavaria the probability is lower than in other federal states.
Verdict against AfD and Junge Alternative: Democracy and human dignity are key
OVG NRW allows the Office for the Protection of the Constitution to monitor AfD and JA as suspected cases.
More and more members in energy cooperatives since the war
More and more people want to actively participate in the energy transition. The number of energy cooperatives is increasing across Germany. But some challenges remain.
Federal President Steinmeier visits theater play in Görlitz
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer attend a play in Görlitz. Topic: populist politician.
MBC Syntainics lose last game of the season in Vechta by 69:98
The Weißenfels basketball team let a potential win slip from their grasp in the first half. Despite the defeat, the Central Germans finish the season in 13th place
Niners Chemnitz secure third place in regular season
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team wins against Würzburg Baskets and secures third place in the regular season.
Thüringer HC secures European League place with win against Blomberg-Lippe
Thüringer HC wins chasing duel against Blomberg-Lippe and secures European League place thanks to significant improvement in performance.