SC DHfK Leipzig fails in the cup quarter-finals
The Leipzig Bundesliga handball team wants to escape the dreary league routine in the cup. But they have no chance against the strong favorites from Lemgo.
News from Saxony
Bluetongue disease in Saxony has an impact on neighbors
The BTV-8 type of bluetongue has been detected in Saxony for the first time since 2009. A restriction zone has been set up within a radius of 150 kilometers.
Panter warns against watering down the combustion engine phase-out
Billions are already being invested in the electric revolution - but new EU plans could cause confusion. What Economics Minister Panter is now demanding for Saxony's car manufacturers.
Decision on the Waldschlößchenbrücke bridge stands
Nobody believed that Dresden's Waldschlößchenbrücke bridge would have to disappear again due to a lack of conditions. What conservationists criticize.
Exhibition on sensational find: Mikveh as 3D model
During excavations in the center of Chemnitz in 2022, archaeologists discovered the remains of a mikvah, a ritual Jewish bath. The find is now the focus of an exhibition. What visitors can expect.
New degree course for secondary school teachers at TU Chemnitz
Up to 60 first-year students will be able to start the new course from next October. The region is set to benefit in particular.
Refugees from African conflict zones landed
After months of delay, around 150 particularly vulnerable refugees from Kenya have arrived in Leipzig. What the resettlement means for them and what a German court decided.
No all-clear for Saxony's forests
Every year, a report on the state of Saxony's forests is presented shortly before Christmas. The date resembles Groundhog Day: because the findings are almost always similar.
Saxony takes over chairmanship of the Conference for Gender Equality
"Better equal than later" is a saying of the women's movement. However, equality does not happen by itself. Politicians have to act and have created formats for this.
Stefan Engel new SPD state director
Stefan Engel from Dresden brings experience from local politics and will have a new position with the SPD in the future. His predecessor is moving to the state parliamentary group of the Social Democrats.
Diakonie criticizes abolition of the Christmas amnesty
Saxony no longer wants to release prisoners weeks before Christmas and justifies this with justice. For Diakonie, this argument falls short of the mark.
Saxony's health resorts fight for the future
Saxony's health resorts are sounding the alarm: high costs, ailing infrastructure and a lack of state funding are pushing them to their limits. Some fear that they will not be able to maintain their spa status in the long term.
How can I help people on the street in winter?
Cold relief, warming rooms and other services are available in Saxony. But where? How can homeless people be supported on cold nights? An overview of some tips and contact points.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate away win in Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team fights its way out of the crisis in the Eurocup. In Panevezys, they had a clear lead for a long time, but their victory was jeopardized in the final phase.
Racist remarks: DFB court reduces Lok penalty
Lok Leipzig agrees with the DFB court after the racist insults during the cup match against Schalke, but defends itself against the penalty. Now the verdict is changed.
Last vehicle rolls out of the hall at Alstom in Görlitz
Wagon construction in Görlitz is history. One last double-decker wagon has left the assembly hall - bound for Israel. In future, the plant will produce components for tanks.
Hasko Weber new artistic director of the Staatsschauspiel Dresden
Home game for Hasko Weber - the Dresden-born director of the Staatsschauspiel in the state capital. The house is familiar to him.
Henrichs celebrates comeback in RB team training
Benjamin Henrichs of RB Leipzig makes his first start after his serious injury. RB coach Werner, on the other hand, will be without several players.
Saxon cabinet approves Lusatia project
Lusatia is to become a European role model for green industry. The Saxon Minister of Economic Affairs speaks of a "historic opportunity".
Chemicals of concern detected in Dresden's waters
Substances that are considered harmful to health have been discovered in several bodies of water. The state capital has taken initial measures and is now looking for the cause.
Christmas children in Saxony get work permit
From Christmas markets to musicals: many children in Saxony slip into special roles around Christmas. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, the state directorate issues work permits.
Experts see Saxon cultural landscape at risk
Saxony likes to call itself a land of culture. But in view of tight budgets, the funding situation is not rosy in many places. Experts are now sounding the alarm.
Greens demand better protection for urban forests
There has recently been a lot of discussion in Germany about the cityscape. One thing is certain: a beautiful cityscape also includes a "green lung". The Greens are concerned about protecting them in Saxony.
Actress Laura Lippmann stands up for the deaf
Many people know her from "GZSZ": In "SOKO Wismar", Laura Lippmann plays a murder suspect. As a private person, she wants to make society fairer. The star from Halle translates sign language.
Cultural foundation supports 200 projects with two million euros
Twice a year, the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony hands out money for projects. Over the next six months, 200 projects can now count on a grant.
Women earn six percent less than men
Six percent less pay for women - despite equal starting salaries. How the gap has widened over the years and where Saxony stands in comparison to other federal states.
Lusatia wants to be a pioneer as a climate-friendly model region
Fast approvals and a pioneering spirit: Lusatia wants to become a role model for green industry in Europe. Alongside a spirit of optimism, there are also critical voices.
Merkel's "Freedom" is one of Saxony's 2025 borrowers
What do Caroline Wahl and Angela Merkel have in common? They have both written bestsellers. Their books have been borrowed particularly frequently in Dresden and Leipzig this year.
Top scorer Reichert leaves Thüringer HC
The Thuringian handball team will have to make do without its top scorer from the summer. The Austrian Reichert is moving to Romania.