World Cup for athletes with donor organs begins
The World Transplant Games are being held in Germany for the first time. And Dresden is the host. At the opening ceremony, Health Minister Köpping promotes organ donation.
News from Saxony
Relaxed summer feeling at the Highfield Festival
After last year's Ferris wheel fire that left 16 people injured, tens of thousands of people are once again celebrating at Highfield near Leipzig. For those responsible, it was the most relaxed festival in years.
Saxony focuses on computer games fair Gamescom
The world's largest computer games fair opens its doors in Cologne in just a few days. Visitors will also be able to meet developers and companies from Saxony.
Coati on a nocturnal foray through Bischofswerda
The police in Bischofswerda have picked up an unusual night owl: a coati. Where did the animal come from?
Cultivation of oats in Saxony more than doubled
Whether as a milk substitute or as flakes in muesli: oats have been a trend product for several years. And Saxony's farmers are ensuring supplies.
Shock for Dynamo: Goal scorer Daferner out for longer
Dynamo Dresden see a small chance of a surprise in the cup clash with Mainz. But now an important attacker is injured.
Stollen season: "Start early to create quantity"
The first stollen are baked in the bakeries. Retail sales start soon.
Fan spat at Sandhausen against Leipzig: Banner as trigger
RB Leipzig is repeatedly antagonized by fans of other clubs. In Sandhausen, a banner caused trouble among the supporters.
Strong start: Munch exhibition attracts thousands of visitors
The famous Scream motif and almost 100 works by Edvard Munch - the exhibition in Chemnitz delights visitors and ensures long queues in the Capital of Culture year.
Biodiversity in the garden - BUND gives tips for animal lovers
Gardens can be a refuge for biodiversity, says the German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation. Even amphibians can become garden dwellers with a little human assistance.
After doping test scandal: Magdeburg's Portner banned
Nikola Portner will miss SCM until December 10. The goalkeeper will be suspended for 21 months retroactively following a positive doping test in March 2024. An intentional violation is ruled out.
ThSV Eisenach loans Max Beneke from Füchse Berlin
Behind superstar Gidsel, the backcourt player has little playing time in Berlin. He should now get that in Thuringia.
Yussuf Poulsen new HSV captain
Sebastian Schonlau was the undisputed captain of Hamburger SV for several years. Now that the defender no longer plays a role in HSV's Bundesliga plans, there is a new leader.
Elbe at the site of the Carola Bridge navigable again
After the collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, not much was possible for shipping at this point. Now it's clear sailing again. But there is a new problem.
Augsburg coach Wagner a fan of East German soccer: "Awesome"
Sandro Wagner is eager to make his debut as coach in Augsburg. He is particularly pleased that it will be in Halle in the DFB Cup. He makes a declaration of love to soccer in the east.
Police: new suspected cases related to right-wing extremism
The Saxon police have been recording suspected right-wing extremist statements and actions by police officers for eight years. There are now 122 known incidents.
Another departure for RB women: Hipp moves to Union Berlin
Eleventh departure for the women of RB Leipzig. Jenny Hipp, a successful midfielder, is leaving the club for Köpenick.
BSW Saxony elects new state board
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance is expanding its structures in Saxony. A new state executive is also to be elected in September. Party leader Sabine Zimmermann is no longer running.
After almost 90 years: Lok wants to dupe Schalke again
The regional league team from Saxony is hoping for a sensation against the second-division soccer team. The duel between the traditional teams has taken place twice in the DFB Cup so far - once even as a final.
Job cuts at airports - demand to the federal government
A total of around 1,300 people currently work at Halle/Leipzig and Dresden airports. Around one in eight are now set to lose their jobs this year. The CDU is concerned.
RB Leipzig sign Brazilian striker Rômulo
RB Leipzig has found a replacement for Benjamin Sesko, who has left for Manchester United. His successor comes from the Turkish league.
Summer feeling at the Highfield Festival after last year's fire
Summer, sun, beach and lots of live music. The Highfield Festival once again attracts almost 30,000 people to Lake Störmthal near Leipzig. The 2024 Ferris wheel fire didn't stop them.
Life expectancy increased in Saxony
The coronavirus pandemic has also had an impact on life expectancy. It has now risen again and has almost reached the level it was at before the pandemic.
Animal rights activists block access to Sachsenmilch
The protest is directed against factory farming and the exploitation of animals. The group "Animal Rebellion" is present with actions throughout Germany.
Man dies while swimming in natural lake
A man goes under in a lake in Pirna. Rescue workers set out to search for him, but can only find him lifeless. What is known so far?
Job cuts at Halle/Leipzig and Dresden airports
A total of around 1,300 people currently work at Halle/Leipzig and Dresden airports. Around one in eight are now set to lose their jobs this year.
More than 350 brewery employees on warning strike
Employers have made an initial offer in the wage negotiations for employees at breweries in Saxony. The trade union considers it to be far removed from its own ideas.
Dynamo Dresden set for final against Mainz
Dynamo Dresden see a small chance of a surprise in the cup clash against Mainz. New signing Vermeij could make his debut for the Saxons.
Jena: Appeal as an ironic protest against the soccer association
The regional soccer association court rejects an appeal by FC Carl Zeiss Jena that was incorrectly drawn up with AI. The fourth division club reacts with criticism and announces: The appeal was a provocation.