Michael Preuß becomes the new mayor of Kamenz
New mayor for Kamenz after 21 years: Michael Preuß prevails over his rival with 73.4 percent of the vote.
News from Saxony
Second round needed in Freiberg mayoral election
No candidate achieved an absolute majority in the first round of voting. The decision on the office of Lord Mayor in Freiberg will now be made in the second round.
Niners Chemnitz lose at runners-up
The start to the Bundesliga season fails for the Chemnitz basketball team. In Ulm, the newly formed team kept up well for a long time, but had to let up in the final quarter.
Thüringer HC advances to the quarterfinals
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team had a very difficult half against Buxtehude. After a clear improvement in performance in the second half, it was clear in the end.
SC Magdeburg in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup
SC Magdeburg wins its second group match at the Club World Cup and advances to the semi-finals. The team from the city on the Elbe had problems for a half against Sharjah SC, but won clearly in the end.
86,000 guests marvel at light art in Chemnitz
Around 86,000 people experienced the light art festival in Chemnitz. Why not only the number of visitors counts for the organizers, but also the debate about the city centre.
HOPE Gala Dresden: Record donations and great emotions at the Schauspielhaus
The HOPE Gala 2025 at the Dresden Schauspielhaus raises 228,870 euros for children in South Africa. Benjamin Bieneck and his family donate 50,000 euros and host the evening.
Many defaulting motor vehicle tax payers - what they could face
Tens of thousands of Thuringians and West Saxons do not pay their vehicle tax on time. Millions are at stake every year. How the money is still collected by customs.
Vaccination rate drops in Saxony - flu season starts with an appeal
Despite more than 200 flu deaths last year, fewer and fewer people in Saxony have been vaccinated. Why many underestimate the risk and what the ministry now advises.
"Good step made": FCM optimistic despite defeat
1. FC Magdeburg lose their fifth league match in a row in Karlsruhe. However, because the team from the Elbe city clearly improved, the coach and players see a first step towards improvement.
CDU politician wants former NVA soldiers as reservists
Hundreds of thousands served as soldiers in the GDR army. Their service ended when the NVA was disbanded. So in an emergency, they could not help the Bundeswehr. Is that still in keeping with the times?
Cycling club ADFC: Gravel bike trend growing in Bavaria
Why are more and more cycling fans in Saxony turning to gravel bikes? The mixture of suitability for everyday use and adventure appeals to a growing user group.
SC DHfK Leipzig concedes fifth defeat of the season
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team can only keep up with Rhein-Neckar Löwen in the first half. The team at the bottom of the table was particularly disappointing in attack.
Fans celebrate comeback: Timo Werner back in the Bundesliga
He played in England for a year and a half. Timo Werner was actually supposed to be sold in the summer. However, the striker celebrated a hardly expected Bundesliga return in the 1-0 win in Wolfsburg.
1:0 in Wolfsburg: Leipzig's winning streak continues
31 shots on goal, but only one goal: Wolfsburg and Leipzig have a wild game in the Bundesliga. In the end, two series hold up.
Aue manages to break free: 2:0 against 1860 Munich
The future of the coach has already been discussed at FC Erzgebirge. The board gave him their vote of confidence, the team impressed and secured their second win of the season.
Still last: Magdeburg also loses in Karlsruhe
1. FC Magdeburg remains bottom of the Bundesliga 2. FCM had more chances at KSC, but failed to score and lost by a set-piece goal.
CSD and counter-protest in Görlitz - police separate groups
The CSD in Görlitz also crossed the border. But right-wing extremists also mobilized, also on the German and Polish sides.
Streetcar builder Heiterblick: Talks with interested parties
Streetcar builder Heiterblick is negotiating with several interested parties. The aim: a stable future for the company. Production continues despite insolvency proceedings.
Around 400 people are waiting for organ donations in Saxony
Organ donation remains a rare commodity: although the number of transplants has increased, the waiting list is still long.
Organic farming in Saxony is growing - share at ten percent
For the first time, Saxony's organically farmed areas exceed the ten percent mark. Some regions in particular are considered "hotspots". However, the demand for organic remains greater than the supply.
Film off for the "rascal" - festival offers nine premieres
The children's film festival "Schlingel" is celebrating its 30th anniversary. More than 200 films are on the program over the next few days - some are being shown publicly for the very first time.
Don't get cocky: RB Leipzig visit VfL Wolfsburg
RB Leipzig visit VfL Wolfsburg - actually a rewarding task. However, the Saxons are not yet settled and have to work hard for every success.
"Not compelling enough": Dynamo lose in Darmstadt
Dynamo Dresden have nothing to play for in Darmstadt. The difference between the two teams lies above all in the attack.
Dynamo Dresden lose in Darmstadt
Dynamo Dresden have already toppled a league leader twice in this second division season. But it won't happen a third time in Darmstadt.
Defa Foundation honors achievement of author Laila Stieler
With her screenplays for "Gundermann" and "Rabiye Kurnaz against George W. Bush", she left her mark on German cinema. Now she has been honored for this, as has another filmmaker.
Renovation for 9.1 million - Carriage museum celebrates reopening
The carriage museum in Augustusburg has been completely renovated. Visitors can not only view carriages from several centuries, but also become coachmen themselves.
Minister: No blanket ban on cell phones in schools
Experts recommend banning smartphones up to the tenth grade, but the federal states are focusing on individual solutions and more media skills in schools.
Seven young Komodo dragons lure visitors to the renovated zoo terrarium
From young Komodo dragons to rare iguanas: what visitors can discover in the newly renovated terrarium at Leipzig Zoo.