Meißen: Non-party candidate Renner new mayor
The former finance mayor Markus Renner has won the race for the town hall in the first round of voting. The independent candidate prevailed against the promising AfD candidate Jurisch.
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Eisenach handball team suffers first home defeat
The Thuringians dominated the game in the first half, but completely lost control against Melsungen after the break.
SC DHfK Leipzig remains without a point
Leipzig's handball team is simply not getting into its stride in the Bundesliga. In their home defeat against Wetzlar, they squandered a four-goal lead in the second half.
Ibug Festival attracts more than 35,000 visitors
Accusations of anti-Semitism, a work of art taken down and a surprising U-turn: The Ibug Festival was the subject of controversial debates this year.
Day of the Saxons ends with a grand parade
Sebnitz celebrated the 30th Day of the Saxons with a parade lasting several hours and many guests. The police reported a peaceful event and only a few traffic problems.
Saxony: Fewer traffic violations at the start of school
The police in Saxony carried out comprehensive checks at the start of the school year. Speeding was a particularly frequent offense - and inadequate child restraints were also noticed.
World champion Preuß wins last title at Biathlon-DM
Franziska Preuß wins her first title in preparation for the Olympic winter. The overall World Cup winner becomes German champion in the pursuit.
With 4.2 per mille on the highway to Berlin
A van drives in serpentine lines on the A13.
Investor talks: Economics Minister travels to Taiwan
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs meets representatives of the semiconductor industry in Taipei. What opportunities he hopes to gain from the talks with Foxconn and other companies.
Mayoral election in Meissen begins
A candidate with an NPD past, an experienced finance mayor and an FDP man: the race for the town hall begins. Who will win over the voters?
Child and adolescent psychiatry: shortage of specialists and places
Waiting times of up to two years, desperate parents and a repair service that can barely keep up: why child psychiatry in Saxony is at its limit.
Jena professional seriously injured - "Expect the worst"
During a regional cup match, a Jena player kicks a ball in a hollow in the turf without making contact with the opponent and is seriously injured. The rescue helicopter arrives in the middle of the game.
Thüringer HC fights for a draw
After a weak first half, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team in Buxtehude turned up the heat after the break. However, they only managed to equalize in the final seconds.
More than 130 horses at the Moritzburg Stallion Parade
The Moritzburg stallion parade starts with a new indoor riding arena and millions invested. Why horse breeding is considered a valuable cultural heritage in Saxony.
RB Leipzig's female soccer players start with a win in Cologne
The completely new RB Leipzig team started with a win in Cologne. In doing so, they took advantage of their superior personnel. The next game will be a real endurance test.
Day of the Saxons overcomes borders
90s party, freefall tower and a parade with 1,800 participants: In Sebnitz, the "Day of the Saxons" becomes an XXL event - and the border with the Czech Republic disappears for a weekend.
Head of VW Works Council in Saxony resigns
VW Saxony loses its Works Council leader: Uwe Kunstmanns draws the consequences of personal mistakes. And his deputy Kristin Oder is also leaving. What happens now.
More doctors rely on digital consultation hours in Saxony
Going to the doctor without entering the practice - that was everyday life during the pandemic. After that, the number of video consultations initially declined. But how often is the service still used today?
"Day of the Saxons" opens in Sebnitz
Eleven stages and a varied program: The "Day of the Saxons" has begun in Sebnitz. 250,000 visitors are expected this weekend.
Tender for new Carola Bridge published
The new Carola Bridge is due to be completed by 2031. The Saxon state capital is now looking for four planning offices to draw up designs for the new bridge.
Traditional company from Dresden gets French owners
Deutsche Werkstätten from Dresden-Hellerau is getting a new majority owner in Ateliers De France. What this means for the future of the traditional company.
Board of Directors sees accusations of anti-Semitism refuted
Are some of the artworks in the Ibug street art show in Chemnitz anti-Semitic? Following a letter of protest, the organizers have obtained several statements. What happens now?
Gewandhaus conductor Nelsons extends contract
The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig is extending its contract with Andris Nelsons: The 46-year-old will continue to lead the internationally sought-after ensemble through the coming years.
New start after complete upheaval for Leipzig's female soccer players
RB Leipzig has added a complete new team. The target has been revised upwards. There was the first setback before the opener in Cologne.
Saxony takes stock: swine fever largely contained
Around 2,400 infected wild boars and 54 million euros in costs: Saxony takes stock of the fight against African swine fever five years after the first outbreak.
Alleged PayPal calls - warning about fraud
Sending money to friends or paying for online purchases quickly via app: The PayPal service provider is extremely popular. Fraudsters are taking advantage of this.
Three candidates in the mayoral election in Meißen
Meißen will have a new mayor after Olaf Raschke's 21-year term in office. The AfD believes its candidate has a good chance.
Daughter of NSU victim: No dropout program for Zschäpe
25 years after the first NSU murder, Semiya Şimşek is fighting against a drop-out program for Beate Zschäpe - and warns that a series of right-wing extremist murders could happen again.
SC DHfK Leipzig botches home opener
The Leipzig handball team also loses its second Bundesliga match. A weak start to the second half against Lemgo proved to be their undoing.