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What is the future of the development services provider IAV's site in the Ore Mountains? Many of the 800 employees there are worried about their jobs. Now they are putting pressure on the company management.
Parcels that deliver themselves? Researchers at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau are working on exactly that. The LATTICE project is developing self-driving transport vehicles that autonomously deliver parcels to residential areas and inform recipients via an app. The solution is to be demonstrated on Zwickau's Kornmarkt by 2028.
Demographic change is making itself felt in Saxony's daycare centers. Some of them are closing. But there are also improvements.
East German daycare centers shine with long opening hours and qualified staff. But they are running out of children. SPD politicians fear the situation will worsen from 2027 and are turning to the federal government.
From medal hero to survivor: Why Olympic biathlon champion Michael Rösch only sought help after his career ended - and what he advises other sufferers.
They travel from all over Germany, comb through Leipzig's forests and pluck wild garlic bulbs en masse. The alluvial forest ecosystem in particular is severely disturbed. The police are alarmed.
In episode 161 of the podcast "Auf ein Glas", I visit Anton Baron Longo at his winery in Neumarkt (South Tyrol, Italy).
Anyone who has bought stock from Ökoland should take a close look: Because of possible glass splinters, the manufacturer asks you to dispose of or return certain products.
The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control has had a branch office in Weißwasser since spring 2020. A new building was actually planned. But nothing will come of it now. The resentment is palpable.
The proportion of school leavers in Saxony who have no qualifications is higher than ever before. What experts and associations are calling for to stop a risky national trend.
Delays, cancellations, detour: After overhead line damage on the ICE line, the journey between Erfurt and Leipzig/Halle remains a test of patience for travelers.
The employees of the Chemnitz Congress Hotel continue to fight for a future for the striking building. They are now casting the line for a new operator themselves. Will one of them bite?
In Leipzig, young Brazilians are being trained as nurses for the first time. The opportunities and challenges associated with this project.
There is a lot to do during this year's spring overhaul of the suspension railroad. The break in operations will therefore last a week longer than usual.
Saxony scores highly in the German Teachers' Award. A school principal from Leipzig and a teacher from Vogtland are honored for their commitment and special dedication.
Less money for trainee primary school teachers: the removal of an allowance is causing anger. The union speaks of fraud, the ministry believes transparency has been maintained.
Saxony's tourism is set for a slight decline in 2025. But Chemnitz and the surrounding area are benefiting from an ace up their sleeve. Rising interest from East Asia gives hope.
Cheat sheets about penalty takers are nothing special for goalkeepers. But what Cottbus keeper Marius Funk stuck on his bottle was very unusual.
Europe has hundreds of programs to observe nature, but the data does not fit together. Researchers from iDiv Leipzig and the University of Halle want to change that: With a Europe-wide roadmap that combines satellites, DNA analyses and citizen observations. They want to finally know how our nature is really doing.
Leaving a radical scene is usually not possible without close support. In Saxony, a corresponding dropout program is confronted with a growing number of requests.
Lilly Hiebenthal suffers from an immune disorder that is very rare worldwide. Despite her many symptoms, she is grateful for every day. What the diagnosis means for her everyday life.
Perpetual chemicals, PFAS for short, can be found in raincoats, pans and every chip. Researchers at Fraunhofer ENAS in Chemnitz are working with European partners to ban these toxic substances from chip production. Their new process could make the semiconductor industry cleaner, more energy-efficient and healthier.
What happens to houses, gardens or even the rights to a GDR hit when there are no known heirs? Then the Free State of Saxony becomes the heir - and sometimes has to hand over estates again.
First, the Essen women's soccer team lost after taking an early lead, then Leipzig's goalkeeper, of all people, ensured that the relegation candidates won a point.
In an emotional, but not high-class duel in the east, the visitors are the happier team in the end after two set-piece goals. The fans cause an inglorious interruption.
A win for Dresden at the promotion candidates would have meant another big jump in the table. But it didn't come to that. Ultimately, the Saxons must be happy with the one point.
Verena Leister has opened the Foodlab in Dresden with her husband Philipp. At the dinner table, she serves a memorable menu ranging from creative spoon greetings, oysters and potato pralines to the classic Filet Wellington with a sophisticated wine accompaniment.
Hannover 96 only manage a goalless draw against struggling relegation candidates Dynamo Dresden. Worse for the Lower Saxony side, however, was the serious injury to defender Boris Tomiak.
Potency medication in honey and drinking chocolate: In Saxony, 44 deliveries of foodstuffs illegally laced with active pharmaceutical ingredients were stopped. What are the risks for consumers?