Exceptional breeding success of kingfishers at Floßgraben 2024
In 2024, the kingfisher at the Floßgraben experienced a remarkable breeding success. Thanks to conservation measures, populations in Leipzig's alluvial forest are improving.
News from Saxony
Theater occupied - director: action is absolutely peaceful
Since Friday evening, activists have been occupying the Chemnitz Schauspielhaus in protest against cuts to cultural and social services. Now the artistic director is speaking out.
RB boss Schäfer criticizes team and announces change
RB Leipzig's season is finally over. The Champions League is gone, anything else would only be a consolation. A major upheaval is imminent.
After sensational find: New presentation on the Chemnitz mikvah
When archaeologists discovered the remains of a mikvah on the outskirts of Chemnitz city center in 2022, it was a minor sensation. Information about the find and its history is now available nearby.
Thüringer HC goes down in Ludwigsburg
After their triumph in the European League, Thüringer HC's handball players experience a hard landing in the Bundesliga. They have no chance at all in the first play-off semi-final in Ludwigsburg.
Weak Leipzig team misses out on Champions League
RB Leipzig will not be playing in the Champions League next year. The change of coach has fizzled out and there is even the threat of a season without Europe.
Dresden fans celebrate peacefully at public viewing
Dynamo Dresden have done it: after three years in the third division, promotion is in the bag. They are also celebrating at the public viewing.
Aue embarrasses itself against Sandhausen
Sandhausen have lost nine games in a row. But the players from Erzgebirge Aue are proving to be good hosts.
Happy ending despite defeat: Dynamo back in the second division
Dynamo Dresden have done it: after three years in the third division, promotion is in the bag. They were also able to cope with a defeat in Mannheim.
Dream of promotion over: Magdeburg loses in Paderborn
1. FC Magdeburg must write off promotion relegation for good. The club lost 2:1 in Paderborn and can now finish a maximum of fifth.
Left Party leader criticizes own profit with Rheinmetall shares
Jan van Aken is a shareholder in the arms company - so that he can attend shareholder meetings. This has an interesting side effect for the chairman of the Left Party.
Cab driver caught without a license
The man hasn't had a driver's license for a good ten years, but he still drove a cab. Now a police check was his undoing. The lack of a driver's license was not the only shortcoming.
Van Aken: Merz policy "prepares the nest" for the AfD
The Left sees itself as an opponent of the right-wing AfD. But it is also fiercely opposed to the black-red federal government.
Tolerade 2025: Dresden's colorful dance parade takes a symbolic route through the city
The Tolerade marches through Dresden on May 10, 2025. All information about the route, stops and traffic restrictions for the demonstration for tolerance and diversity.
Capital of Culture: Activists occupy playhouse
As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz is currently enjoying nationwide attention. Now activists have occupied the Schauspielhaus. What are the reasons?
Fruit growers in Saxony hope for a better strawberry season
Last year, late frosts spoiled the strawberry harvest in Saxony. Things are looking better this year. But the area under cultivation continues to shrink.
Philharmonic Orchestra from Munich and Israel play memorial concert
Two orchestras from two countries form a joint ensemble and perform a memorial concert in Dresden to mark the end of the Second World War. The 97-year-old composer is also present.
Culture prize for Matthias Schweighöfer and Kati Witt
Chemnitz holds the title of European Capital of Culture this year. The European Cultural Awards have now been presented in the Opera House with a large crowd of celebrities. These are the honorees.
Left parties limit their parliamentary mandates to twelve years
Politics as a career? This is not the way forward for left-wing MPs. After a certain amount of time in parliament, they should leave.
Left for talks "on an equal footing" with the CDU/CSU
In the Bundestag, some issues must be decided by a two-thirds majority. The Left Party would go along with this in individual cases - but it imposes conditions.
Sports ministers support German Olympic bid
The German sports ministers have high hopes for a German bid for the Olympic Games. However, they do not want to commit to an exact year.
DGB Saxony demands change of course in care policy
In Saxony, the issue is particularly urgent due to the high average age - a reform of care policy. Time is of the essence in the Free State.
Dresden Art Collections with a show on GDR action art
Some of them literally stepped out of line. In the GDR, female action artists used various genres to challenge existing conditions.
RB Leipzig with an obligation to win in Bremen - Gulacsi back
Werder Bremen are without four of Leipzig's regular players. However, one regular keeper is back. However, coach Löw does not want to reveal his possible involvement.
Leipzig Opera: bumpy appointment of new artistic director
Leipzig Opera has to look for a successor to the prematurely departing artistic director Tobias Wolff. However, the search so far has not been successful.
Left-wing party wants fountains to bubble again in Dresden
The city of Dresden wants to leave the majority of the fountains dry this year for cost reasons. There is resistance to this. Argument: water features bring quality of life.
Green politician sees Saxony in a deep crisis
The tablecloth between the Saxon Greens and their former coalition partner, the CDU, seems to have finally been cut. Green Party leader Wolfram Günther draws a sobering conclusion.
Car driver seriously injured in accident with bus
Serious accident: A woman suffers serious injuries when her car collides with a bus.
AfD wants to conquer Meißen town hall with René Jurisch
The AfD wants to anchor itself even more firmly in local politics and is also sending non-party candidates into the race. In Meißen, it is relying on a former NPD member.