SC Magdeburg signs Croatian Mandic as Portner replacement
Following Nikola Portner's suspension for doping until December 10, SCM has once again become active on the transfer market. A Croatian is set to fill the double gap in goal in the long term.
News from Saxony
Dynamo coach Stamm expects "close game" in Bielefeld
Dynamo Dresden are still without points following their promotion. Bielefeld is a completely different story: the newly promoted Arminen are at the top of the table. Coach Stamm nevertheless sees every chance for Dynamo.
First swimmers expected at Lake Seelhausen soon
Vacationers could soon be relaxing where excavators once worked: The tourist use of Lake Seelhausen is taking shape - but not without hurdles.
Hertha shows solidarity with fans against association penalties
Is pyrotechnics soccer culture or just dangerous? Hertha BSC follows a member resolution and advocates an end to association penalties for fan misconduct.
Municipalities to be relieved - Commission meets
Saxony wants to streamline the state administration and review the distribution of tasks between the state and local authorities. The first results should be available soon.
40 study places awarded to future country doctors in Hungary
Saxony has been training young doctors in Hungary since 2013 in order to alleviate the shortage of doctors in the country. A new cohort is now starting.
State Sports Association demands ten percent of special assets
Saxony can expect more than four billion euros from the federal government's special fund. The state sports association is demanding a share of this.
Saxony counts more guests and overnight stays in June
The number of guests in Saxony rose slightly in June - but the bottom line is a minus. Only one city danced out of line.
Head of Diakonie sees social peace at risk
Germany spends billions of euros on infrastructure and defense. At whose expense could this be? There are major concerns about social cuts.
Payment card for refugees not yet in use everywhere
The nationwide payment card for refugees should be introduced in Saxony from mid-January. How far has the project progressed?
Upswing for the nature conservation association's swallow campaign
Swallows are dependent on human assistance. The German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union in Saxony has therefore launched a participatory campaign. Since then, swallows have been welcome in many homes.
RB coach Werner calls for "clear solutions" at season opener
Bayern have never lost an opening game in the Bundesliga. Nevertheless, Ole Werner is demanding a courageous performance from his newly formed team and, above all, "clear solutions".
Presentation plans for Wismut heritage are slimmed down
The legacy of the uranium mining company Wismut is to be reappraised and exhibited at two locations. This has been a long time coming. However, it is now clear that the plans need to be scaled back.
New construction of the bridge in Großenhain begins in August
Following the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, numerous structures in Saxony were investigated. The bridge in Großenhain was closed and has since been demolished. Now the new construction is beginning.
Kamenz bicycle battery recycler receives funding
A medium-sized company in eastern Saxony specializes in the recycling of bicycle batteries. The Free State of Saxony is supporting a new repair center.
RB coach Werner ahead of Bayern duel: "Play soccer too"
Bayern have never lost an opening game in the Bundesliga. Nevertheless, Ole Werner is demanding a courageous performance from his newly formed team and, above all, "clear solutions".
"Germany murders too" - political street art in Chemnitz
Every year, the Ibug festival revitalizes Saxony's industrial wastelands with urban art. Now it is entering its 20th edition in Chemnitz. One theme that characterizes the show is the Gaza war.
Virologist Drosten contradicts claims made during the pandemic
Virologist Christian Drosten once again answers questions from the investigative committee of the Saxon state parliament. He also dispels false allegations.
RB captain Raum: "Of course the result counts"
After a mixed pre-season in which RB Leipzig missed all its targets, national team player Raum is calling for a return to his old leadership strength as a top team. As the new captain, he wants to lead the way.
Saxony's young storks head south earlier
The first young storks are already heading south - a little earlier than usual. Although there were records in Saxony's nests, there were also major concerns about food and offspring.
Kreuzchor presents season - highlight Bach's Mass in B minor
Singing for God and the world: the Dresdner Kreuzchor belongs to the premier league of boys' choirs in Germany. As Dresden's musical ambassador, it also goes on tour.
School year 2024/2025: Almost every tenth lesson canceled
The high number of lost hours at Saxon schools had already become apparent in the first half of the 2024/2025 school year. Now the figure of 9.2 percent absenteeism is in black and white.
Housing companies need money for investments
Housing companies are in a dilemma. On the one hand, they urgently need to invest. On the other hand, they can only moderately increase rents in the social housing sector
Accelerated proceedings planned after blockade in front of dairy
Activists protested against factory farming last week with a blockade. Now three of them are to go to court - in summary proceedings.
European toymakers meet in Seiffen
Toys from the Erzgebirge are very popular and an intangible cultural heritage. Now international experts are coming together to showcase their craftsmanship.
Nine suspicious drone flights in the first half of the year
At the beginning of the year, several unknown drones were spotted over a company site. Is it about espionage?
From electropop to Schlager - program for Sachsenfest is set
250,000 visitors, eleven stages, a cross-border folk festival: the "Day of the Saxons" 2025 is set to bring Sebnitz and the neighboring Czech town of Dolní Poustevna together to flourish.
Leipzig footballers to Andernach - Jena to Chemie
The women's soccer players from the eastern German Bundesliga clubs have been drawn in the DFB Cup. Regional league team Magdeburg invites you to the Elbe duel.
Harvesting at lofty heights: cone pickers harvest seeds
You can't do it without a head for heights - cone pickers often work at a height of 40 meters in treetops to harvest seeds. In Saxony, it's that time again.