Man dies while swimming in natural lake
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News from Saxony
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.
Schools decide for themselves on measures in the event of heat
Longer breaks or shorter lessons: Saxony's pupils have to keep a cool head just a few days after the end of the vacations. Because learning in the heat is not easy.
Raum new RB captain - Gulacsi remains in Leipzig goal
RB Leipzig coach Werner has divided up the roles ahead of the first competitive match. While a new player leads the team, a potential new signing has already been spotted in Leipzig.
AfD gun owners are checked for reliability
The AfD in Saxony is considered a proven right-wing extremist organization. The reliability of party-affiliated gun owners is now being investigated.
Almost 58 million euros for urban development in Chemnitz
For the Capital of Culture year, numerous buildings and squares in Chemnitz have been spruced up at a cost of millions. But there have also been setbacks.
Works wanted for Book Fair Prize - new jury members
The Leipzig Book Fair Prize is endowed with 60,000 euros. Who will be nominated for 2026? Publishers can now nominate works.
IG Metall criticizes final end for Bosch in Sebnitz
There was still a little hope. But now the end is sealed for the Bosch Power Tools company in Sebnitz. IG Metall is making serious accusations.
Christmas markets in Dresden and Pirna are looking for trees
With the heat, Christmas still feels a long way off. Nevertheless, Saxony's Christmas market operators have started the search for a tree for their market.
Film, music, games - creative industries in Saxony are growing
The cultural and creative industries are important employers in Saxony. Corona was a low point. How has the industry developed after the pandemic?
Collective agreement: More money for employees at DHL Hub Leipzig
The fourth round of negotiations brought a breakthrough in the collective bargaining for employees at the DHL hub at Leipzig/Halle Airport. An agreement has now been reached.
Collective agreement: More money for employees at DHL Hub Leipzig
The fourth round of negotiations brought a breakthrough in the wage negotiations for employees at the DHL hub at Leipzig/Halle Airport. An agreement has now been reached.
SC Magdeburg aims to defend title at Wartburg Cup
SC Magdeburg faces its first tough test in preparation for the new season. The handball team wants to continue its winning streak.
Longer traffic jams on Saxony's freeways during the vacations
The same number of traffic jams but longer downtimes during the summer vacation: People lost vacation time on Saxony's freeways as a result.
Energy balance: One third less coal-fired electricity in Saxony
Around a third less electricity was generated from lignite in Saxony in 2023. Wind and solar power generation in particular have increased. Consumption has also fallen - especially in industry.
"Gap is widening" - food banks in Saxony under pressure
Rising costs and more people in need - but fewer and fewer donations to distribute. What's next for the food banks in the country?
Greens continue to demand clarification of the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty
The Greens accuse the Saxon government of "contribution populism" in its handling of the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty. The accusation is that Saxony is meekly hiding behind Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt.
Union Berlin sign young striker from Dresden
Who will score goals for Union Berlin in the future after the departure of top scorer Benedict Hollerbach? A young attacker should help in the long term.
Osnabrück brings Robin Meißner from Dresden
The third division club has signed a new attacker. He comes to Bremer Brücke from Saxony.
Good level of care for abortions
Anyone who is unintentionally pregnant does not always find help nearby immediately. Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are among the states with a high level of care. But there are differences.
Dynamo Dresden win test against Hertha II
An early goal and a goalkeeper's gift lead Dynamo Dresden to victory against Hertha BSC's second team. New signing Vermeij was still allowed to watch - even the coach was not on the sidelines.
Novel "Rummelplatz" comes to the opera stage - in slow motion
The Second World War is over, but a nuclear arms race is underway between East and West. Miners in the GDR play an important role in this. They are now appearing on the opera stage in Chemnitz.
Dresden defends stop for self-painted crosswalk
Dresden bans a crosswalk because unknown persons simply painted the crosswalk on the road. The SPD sees the city as a "laughing stock". The municipality counters.
Lime treatment from the air for Saxon forests
The consequences of the acid rain at the end of the last century are still measurable in the forest soils in Saxony. Lime is now being spread again to improve the situation.
Media: RB Leipzig about to sign striker Romulo
RB Leipzig seems to be able to close the gap that opened up with the departure of Benjamin Sesko. After lengthy negotiations, a Brazilian is on the verge of signing.
Study: Over 60 percent of graduates stay in Saxony
The minister responsible speaks of a "sticky effect". The fact is that the majority of graduates from Saxon universities remain loyal to the Free State and take up employment here.