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Coach Wollitz and Energie are close to a soccer fairytale. Thousands of fans make the pilgrimage to Regensburg to celebrate the hoped-for promotion party. What do beer, bratwurst and mustard have to do with it?

Staatskapelle Dresden goes on a European tour

Renowned soloists and famous music halls: The Staatskapelle Dresden is appreciated worldwide for its sound and can once again prove its quality on a European tour. | more

After heart surgery: Leipzig study shows how ICU stays can be avoided

After heart surgery, intensive care treatment is often considered standard. But Herzzentrum Leipzig has been showing for 20 years that many patients can recover safely without it. A long-term study involving more than 20,000 patients found that a specialized recovery unit avoided ICU stays in nine out of ten cases — helping to relieve pressure on intensive care capacity. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Working time accounts for teachers to prevent teaching absences

Voluntarily teach more hours, work less later: How this new offer to Saxony's teaching staff is intended to help combat the shortfall in teaching hours. | more

Hole in Dresden's budget of 310 million euros by 2031

The May tax estimate has dampened the expectations of local authorities. The hole in Dresden's municipal budget is now also likely to become larger. | more

Culture Minister promotes visits to the museum

Saxony's Minister of Culture emphasizes the importance of museums for education and cohesion - just in time for International Museum Day with a central opening in Oelsnitz. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Left Party continues to demand a stop to energy cuts in Saxony

Without light, without a hot meal: more than 7,500 households in Saxony's major cities will be affected by energy cuts in 2025. The Left Party is proposing a plan to prevent electricity being cut off. | more

With a view to the World Cup: RB in Freiburg without captain Raum

Most recently, the international has been suffering from adductor problems. In view of his heavy workload this season, the coach is giving him a recovery period. The national coach need not worry. | more

Veranstaltungstipp für den Brückentag: Live Musik & Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

Blind tasting with Gerd Kastenmeier: Clarity from black glasses

Blind tasting with black glasses at Kastenmeier's wine and champagne bar in Dresden: wine tasting without a label, where the focus is on taste, nose and aha moments. | more

Damaged spruce trees are more useful than expected

Millions of spruce trees have died since 2019 as a result of drought and bark beetle infestations. But what happens to all the damaged wood? Researchers in Dresden now show that much of it remains surprisingly usable. It can still be turned into high-quality wood products — or even used as a substrate for growing mushrooms. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Funding freeze threatens 41 democracy projects in the East

Is the East losing important democracy projects? Almost 11 million euros are on the line and with them jobs, expertise and voluntary structures. Those involved warn of a "brain drain". | more

Before the European highlight: Only RB Leipzig counts for Schuster

Freiburg coach Julian Schuster demands full commitment in the race for seventh place in the Bundesliga. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

New World Heritage campaign to attract tourists to Saxony

From music to crafts: Saxony wants to inspire tourists from all over the world with emotional stories and special travel routes under the slogan "Everything at a glance". | more

Hospitals warn of consequences of healthcare reform

With the reform, the federal government wants to save 16.3 billion euros in the coming year. Cuts are also threatened in Saxon clinics. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

When atoms dance: Researchers observe angular momentum in crystals

When atoms in a crystal rotate, they follow the same laws of nature as a carousel. But at the atomic level, something unusual happens: the angular momentum can reverse direction. Physicists from Dresden have now observed this effect directly for the first time — providing new insight into a physics question that has puzzled researchers for more than 100 years. | more

RB striker Romulo: He has this goal bet with his wife

Romulo not only wants to break the points record with RB Leipzig - a secret goal bet is also at stake for the striker at home. What happens if he loses it? | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Wagenknecht calls for firewall to be removed after state parliament vote

Sahra Wagenknecht wants to tear down the firewall to the AfD. She advocates a new democratic culture with changing majorities. | more

Freiburg's final balancing act: full focus on the European dream?

Freiburg are eagerly awaiting the biggest match in the club's history. Before that, a decisive performance in the Bundesliga awaits. SC can win it all or completely squander their chances of qualifying for the European Cup. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Niklas Kreuzer becomes a scout for Dynamo Dresden

Niklas Kreuzer takes on a new role at Dynamo Dresden while remaining active as a player. How the 33-year-old is strengthening the scouting team. | more

What’s growing in your garden? Researchers want to know

Tomatoes, roses, dandelions — almost every garden contains more plant diversity than you might expect. Yet the biodiversity of Germany’s gardens has hardly been studied so far. The GartenDiv project at Leipzig University wants to change that. On May 22, the citizen science project enters its second round — and anyone with a garden, balcony or school garden and a smartphone can take part. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Poisonous plants and mountain flowers: special gardens in Saxony

Arctic plants, biblical herbs and poisonous beauties: Saxony's special gardens surprise with their diversity. With free admission, they offer special insights into the world of plants. | more

AfD and BSW help Green motion to majority in Saxony

Their motion is passed in the state parliament, but the Greens are dismayed: because they only have the help of the AfD and BSW to thank for this. How did this unusual majority come about? | more

Veranstaltungstipp für den Brückentag: Live Musik & Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

Salmonella in chocolate sprinkles - recall at Lidl

Warning about certain chocolate sprinkles on supermarket shelves: The product can make you ill. Diarrhea and abdominal pain are possible. | more

Criticism from the East of the "southern bonus" for new gas-fired power plants

New power plants are to step in during "dark doldrums". The fact that there is to be a "southern bonus" has been met with criticism in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Rare pheasants released into the wild in Vietnam - Chemnitz involved

Around 20 Vietnamese pheasants from European zoos have been brought to Vietnam. They are to be reintroduced there. How Chemnitz Zoo is involved. | more

Bedime moves to the Skyliners from Frankfurt

Chemnitz lose Roman Bedime. He will now play for league rivals Frankfurt. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Saxony celebrates dialect festival Gogelmosch in the fall

Lots of dialect: Saxony's linguistic diversity is celebrated at the Gogelmosch dialect festival - and the Saxon word of the year is sought. | more

Dixieland Festival Dresden wants to make "Jazz all the more"

The popular street parade at the Dixieland Festival Dresden was canceled by the organizer because the city's requirements came at too short notice. Nevertheless, there is now to be a finale on the Terrassenufer. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

Clemens talks about consequences of porn scandal at school

How could a booklet with pornographic images end up in a school project week? The case from Schleife secondary school recently made headlines. | more

Panter: China is an opportunity for the future of VW's Mosel site

Chinese car manufacturers are pushing into Europe - Saxony's VW site could benefit from this. Saxony's Economics Minister sees this as an opportunity. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Second election round: duels in Görlitz and Aue-Bad Schlema

Following the withdrawal of the remaining candidates, the citizens of Aue-Bad Schlema have a choice between the far-right "Free Saxons" and the CDU. In Görlitz, the duel from 2019 is repeated. | more

Rigid but agile: the secret of the diatom revealed

Diatoms are encased in rigid glass-like shells — yet they can still move with remarkable agility. Researchers at B CUBE at TU Dresden have now discovered how they do it. The mechanism is surprisingly simple and could one day inspire the development of tiny machines. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Free toy equipment for elementary school in Saxony

How can playing promote learning? Elementary school can win free toy equipment in a competition. The competition is based on findings from brain research. | more

Panter: China is an opportunity for the future of VW's Mosel site

Chinese car manufacturers are pushing into Europe - Saxony's VW site could benefit from this. Saxony's Economics Minister sees this as an opportunity. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Because of hobby game: Doping ban for handball player extended

Handball influencer Nils Kretschmer is severely punished for a legendary game. Why his former club doesn't share this view and what it means for the veteran. | more

After only three months: Coach Bogicevic leaves the MBC

The MBC wanted to continue working with Milenko Bogicevic. But the coach has decided to take on a new role. There are signs of a change within the German Basketball League. | more

Veranstaltungstipp für den Brückentag: Live Musik & Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

NABU promotes correct handling of beavers

Beavers create new habitats, but also cause damage to ponds, for example. The German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union is now campaigning for peaceful coexistence. | more

Cloud Puzzle: Leipzig researchers aim to improve climate models

Clouds are more difficult to understand than they may seem. Current weather and climate models still simplify many of their complex structures, making clouds one of the biggest uncertainties in climate research. Now, more than 40 researchers — including scientists from the TROPOS Institute in Leipzig — are launching an ambitious measurement campaign using drones, a helicopter and dozens of sensors to study clouds in unprecedented detail. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

State parliament debates schools, energy and the welfare state

Diversity of topics in the Saxon state parliament: Parliament has put topics on the agenda that are likely to lead to controversial debates. | more

State parliament decides to use money from special funds

Finance Minister Christian Piwarz sees the "Saxony Fund" as a great opportunity: the money should not be wasted, but invested specifically in hospitals, mobility and culture. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Undeclared work: customs uncover millions in losses in 2025

In addition to illegal employment, customs officers in Thuringia and parts of Saxony also discovered drugs, illegal fireworks and prohibited weapons during their checks. The main customs office's assessment for 2025. | more

Dresden volleyball players pick up Suhl's top attacker

The rumor had been around for a while, but now it's official: Mackenzie Foley is moving from double winners VfB Suhl to final opponents Dresdner SC. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

Parcel flood and illegal employment - customs to be strengthened

Cheap goods from China, illegal employment, drug smuggling - how customs should be better equipped to protect consumers and markets. | more

Cabinet wants to improve funding for literacy

Less bureaucracy and less risk for project sponsors. The state government wants to improve the conditions for literacy projects for children, young people and adults. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Funded art events start in smaller cultural venues

Over the next few years, the Federal Cultural Foundation wants to strengthen small cultural venues in Germany with ten million euros. The focus is on social interaction and unusual partnerships. | more

Between two diamonds: New insights into extreme superconductors

Whenever electricity flows through a cable, some energy is lost as heat. Superconductors could one day change that. In these materials, electricity flows without resistance. Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have now examined a particularly promising class of superconductors under extreme pressure for the first time — using miniature magnetic lenses smaller than a human hair. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Survey: Saxon economy still in crisis mode

Rising energy prices, subdued consumption and job losses: many Saxon companies are struggling with the weak economic situation. What the current spring survey reveals. | more

E-commerce boom: customs clears significantly more shipments

German customs have to clear more and more parcels due to the e-commerce boom. How the shipments are checked - and how the authority is to be strengthened. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Forecast: local authorities must expect falling revenues

The new tax estimate is causing worry lines: Local authorities in Saxony are expecting around one billion euros less revenue in the coming years - with rising expenditure. | more

Kretschmer criticizes federal government - debate on reforms in Saxony

The Prime Minister is calling for more support for local authorities from the federal government. Without sufficient funding, he believes democracy is in danger. A heated debate about reforms ensues. | more

Veranstaltungstipp für den Brückentag: Live Musik & Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

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