What's next for Dresden Airport? Solution close
Financing is secured until the end of 2026. From 2027, Saxony-Anhalt no longer wants to contribute to the losses of Dresden Airport. A solution is close to being finalized.
News from Saxony
Niners Chemnitz win at the end of the year
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team confirms its good form in the home game against Trier. Despite a weak spell in the second half, they won in commanding fashion in the end.
Green League: Forest may be cleared for Nochten open-cast mine
A forest near Rohne is to make way for the Nochten open-cast mine. The excavators could be rolling as early as the beginning of January. What happens now?
State dam administration feels the effects of climate change
The state dam administration continues to invest in flood protection. Climate change is becoming a challenge for the future.
Avian influenza causes shortages of eggs
Avian flu is having an impact on the supply of eggs. Before Christmas, they were in short supply in some places in Saxony. Will there also be shortages in January?
More than 120,000 guests visit the Deutsch-Sorbisches Theater
The Volkstheater in Bautzen offers performances in German and Sorbian. More than 120,000 visitors came in 2025.
14 Citizens' petitions 2025 in Saxony
Citizens' petitions and referendums make direct democracy possible. What is the situation in Saxony?
Kretschmer: Friendliness and a joint approach required
In his New Year's address, Minister President Kretschmer recalls Saxony's "great heritage" - and calls for good cooperation and joint efforts for a good future.
165,000 trees and shrubs planted in Saxon Switzerland
The forest in Saxon Switzerland should be diverse and stable despite climate change: Foresters have planted a total of 165,000 trees and shrubs for this purpose in 2025.
Where to put the disused Christmas tree?
After the festive season, the Christmas tree has to go. But how do you dispose of it properly? In Saxony, the regulations vary depending on where you live.
Aue coach Härtel relies on more stability
Jens Härtel has been coach of Erzgebirge Aue for a year. The coach hopes to escape the relegation places in the second half of the season.
Be careful on New Year's Eve: it gets cold and slippery
If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve outside, you need to dress warmly: Snow, rain and slippery roads are expected in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
No relief for guests in restaurants in Saxony
Despite lower VAT, prices in restaurants will hardly change. Saxony's Dehoga boss Axel Klein explains why this is the case.
Schuster: More voluntary returns through departure center
Close-meshed checks, intensive advice and a clear goal: the state exit center is intended to speed up returns. Interior Minister Schuster is already seeing an effect after six months.
Skiing starts in Oberwiesenthal - snow forecast
Frost and snow at last: Oberwiesenthal is starting the ski season - and the weather service is even promising fresh snow.
Medical errors: Greens attest to government passivity
Is the Saxon government too lax when it comes to medical malpractice? This is exactly what the Greens are accusing the CDU-SPD coalition of. They point to the self-administration of the Medical Service.
Challenge from SCM coach Wiegert after a sensational year
Coach Wiegert from SC Magdeburg sometimes has to pinch himself about his team's performance in 2025. Despite an almost perfect year, the former professional still sees room for improvement.
ADAC advises: Better to leave your car parked on New Year's Eve
Rockets in the sky, broken glass on the road: Why the ADAC recommends leaving your car at home on New Year's Eve - and how you can protect your vehicle.
From Eder to Helbig: the dead of 2025
Formerly successful athletes, coaches and sports officials from the eastern German states died in 2025.
Study: Many people can't switch off after work
Work stress even after work. According to a study, many people feel exhausted. Family and friends often fall by the wayside. Yet relaxation is urgently needed.
Local authorities complain about growing financial difficulties
Saxony's local authorities are sliding deeper and deeper into the red: according to cash statistics, the deficit is more than 1.1 billion euros. Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz are particularly affected.
Dresden volleyball players climb to second place
Dresden SC's volleyball players lived up to their role as favorites against newly promoted TSV Flacht. But one important player is missing.
Kretschmer in favor of deviations from coalition agreement at federal level
The head of the Federal Chancellery warns against stubbornly sticking to the coalition agreement. Saxony's Minister President agrees.
War-like injuries: doctors under constant stress on New Year's Eve
After New Year's Eve, the cityscape is often reminiscent of a battlefield. Military comparisons are also appropriate in other respects. Doctors often have to deal with serious injuries after firecracker accidents.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses after leading at half-time
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team fails to make a statement in the relegation battle before the European Championship break. A weak second half leads to defeat against the Rhein-Neckar Löwen.
Thüringer HC scraps to victory in East derby
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team successfully return to action after the World Cup break. However, the favorites struggle at BSV Sachsen Zwickau.
Flu cases on the rise - coronavirus declines for the first time this season
The number of flu cases in Saxony is rising, with children particularly affected. At the same time, coronavirus infections are falling for the first time this season.
Dancing for survival - A Dresden club owner tells her story
The "objekt klein a" is one of the best-known techno clubs in Dresden. And like so many others, it is in trouble. Nevertheless, Managing Director Josefine Went is hopeful about the coming year.
Chemnitz beats Mitteldeutscher BC in a thriller
The team from Weißenfels suffered a bitter defeat in the Quarterback Arena in Leipzig. Even Charles Callison's strong performance was not enough to secure their eighth win of the season.