Around 400 people are waiting for organ donations in Saxony
Organ donation remains a rare commodity: although the number of transplants has increased, the waiting list is still long.
News from Saxony
Organic farming in Saxony is growing - share at ten percent
For the first time, Saxony's organically farmed areas exceed the ten percent mark. Some regions in particular are considered "hotspots". However, the demand for organic remains greater than the supply.
Film off for the "rascal" - festival offers nine premieres
The children's film festival "Schlingel" is celebrating its 30th anniversary. More than 200 films are on the program over the next few days - some are being shown publicly for the very first time.
Don't get cocky: RB Leipzig visit VfL Wolfsburg
RB Leipzig visit VfL Wolfsburg - actually a rewarding task. However, the Saxons are not yet settled and have to work hard for every success.
"Not compelling enough": Dynamo lose in Darmstadt
Dynamo Dresden have nothing to play for in Darmstadt. The difference between the two teams lies above all in the attack.
Dynamo Dresden lose in Darmstadt
Dynamo Dresden have already toppled a league leader twice in this second division season. But it won't happen a third time in Darmstadt.
Defa Foundation honors achievement of author Laila Stieler
With her screenplays for "Gundermann" and "Rabiye Kurnaz against George W. Bush", she left her mark on German cinema. Now she has been honored for this, as has another filmmaker.
Renovation for 9.1 million - Carriage museum celebrates reopening
The carriage museum in Augustusburg has been completely renovated. Visitors can not only view carriages from several centuries, but also become coachmen themselves.
Minister: No blanket ban on cell phones in schools
Experts recommend banning smartphones up to the tenth grade, but the federal states are focusing on individual solutions and more media skills in schools.
Seven young Komodo dragons lure visitors to the renovated zoo terrarium
From young Komodo dragons to rare iguanas: what visitors can discover in the newly renovated terrarium at Leipzig Zoo.
Grape harvest underway in Saxony
Saxony's wine-growing regions attract many visitors year after year. Tourism in this area has gained in importance - and the ministry still sees potential.
Erzgebirge Aue bring in Jamilu Collins for the defense
Things are not going well at FC Erzgebirge. And there is a lack of experienced people. The club has now reacted to this.
Ministers plan more cooperation in teacher shortage
More study places for special needs teachers, joint training courses and digital solutions: The responsible ministers from Thuringia, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt want to work more closely together.
License gone: League boss rejects Potsdam's accusations
Following the withdrawal of SC Potsdam from the Volleyball Bundesliga, league boss Oszvald-Renkema rejects criticism of the licensing procedure. What she says about the accusations.
Dresden imposes budget freeze for 2026
Dresden pulls the emergency brake: exploding costs threaten cuts to youth, culture and sport in 2026. What happens next?
Nine drone incidents at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
Drone flights are increasingly disrupting airports in Germany. German air traffic control warns: they are prohibited within a radius of 1.5 kilometers and can result in severe penalties.
VW cuts shifts - weak demand
VW is cutting back production at several locations due to weak demand. Elsewhere there are even extra shifts. What is behind the measures?
Construction work will shape rail traffic next year
More trains for Halle and Erfurt, fewer connections for smaller towns: the new DB timetable brings noticeable changes - and lots of roadworks.
Voigt praises "new cooperation" between federal government and eastern states
The Thuringian head of government sees the meeting with Chancellor Merz as a new start for cooperation between the federal government and the eastern German states. The topics at the center of the meeting.
Mixed consumption at the wheel: Saxony still sees a need for clarification
Saxony still sees a need for coordination in the Bundesrat on the issue of mixed consumption at the wheel. What the state government says about the planned tightening of the rules.
Thousands of entrepreneurs hope for relief from corona aid
During the coronavirus pandemic, many entrepreneurs received emergency aid to help them make ends meet. However, these usually have to be repaid. Thousands have yet to do so.
0:1: Leipzig's female soccer players lose against Hamburg
Leipzig's female soccer players fail to find their winning ways. Another defeat against Hamburg. Meanwhile, HSV celebrate their first win of the season.
81.6 million euros for cross-border district heating network
How Görlitz and Zgorzelec want to convert their district heating systems together - and why the new funding decision is crucial for the project, according to the mayor.
Schwesig to Merz: There is great resentment in the East
One year before the state elections in MV, head of government Schwesig is presented with a survey that she does not like. The AfD is also strong in other eastern states. Chancellor Merz hears this.
Eastern countries want to benefit from billions in armaments
Massive investments are to be made in Germany's defense capabilities. The Minister Presidents demand that the East should be given an appropriate share - and meet with understanding from the Chancellor.
Lufthansa threatens cuts at eastern German airports
Lufthansa is considering cuts at several airports, including Leipzig/Halle and Dresden. According to the Group, possible reductions in taxes and charges are decisive.
Thyssenkrupp cuts 270 jobs in Saxony
The employees of Thyssenkrupp in Chemnitz and Hohenstein-Ernstthal had bad premonitions. Now it is certain: the company is closing the sites with 270 employees.
Daycare center project in Dresden: "Treasure chests" for health
Learning to live healthily - with stories, puzzles and games: Dresden daycare centers get a special "treasure chest" for everyday life.
Indian summer at the Kaiserstuhl - wine, culture and a dynamo moment
More than 100 events at KaiserHerbst 2025: wine, culinary delights, nature and culture at the Kaiserstuhl. Exciting for Dynamo fans: Engel-Lichtspiele since 1953.