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.
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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.
End of the season in Dresden's outdoor pools is approaching
It will only be possible to swim outdoors in the city on the Elbe for a few more days. On the other hand, indoor swimming pools will soon have longer opening hours again.
Exports to China fall - USA narrows gap significantly
European markets remain top for Saxony's economy - but the USA also plays an important role despite higher tariffs. Is there any reason to sound the all-clear, and what about China?
Saxony and Thuringia advance in the space sector
More than 40 companies are showcasing new space technologies in Dresden. Why Saxony and Thuringia are in the spotlight and what a planned small satellite will prove.
Dynamo Dresden part ways with central defender Kubatta
Dynamo Dresden have parted company with defender Kubatta. The central defender's prospects of playing time were limited due to another squad change.
EFW has to hire out 300 employees due to lack of orders
Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden is feeling the turbulence. Less express freight, for example between China and the USA, is reducing demand for the conversion of passenger to cargo aircraft.
Accident caused by wrong-way driver on A14 near Leisnig
A van wants to overtake a truck on the highway towards Leipzig - then a car comes towards it. What happened?
Taxpayers' association warns of financial abyss
Saxony's budget is in crisis, according to the Taxpayers' Association. The association describes the government's financial policy as "patchwork" and calls for structural reforms.
Saxony plans 18 trade fair appearances worldwide for 2026
In 2026, Saxony will continue to focus on its international presence: the state plans to open up new markets and showcase innovations from various sectors at 18 trade fairs.
Farmers reap good grain harvest - revenues fall
Weeks of rain have turned the grain harvest into a nail-biter for Saxony's farmers. But the yields are good. Nevertheless, arable farms are plagued by financial worries.
Contract terminated: Surprising departure from Dynamo Dresden
The 21-year-old joins WSG Tirol on a free transfer.
Carola Bridge: Demolition costs city 32 million euros
New construction not until 2028: The costs of demolishing the Carola Bridge are higher than expected. Around five million euros have been spent on safety measures and traffic routing.
Baroque music in the engine shed: Silbermann Days get underway
This year's Silbermann Days aim to explore the sound of Europe and build several bridges - not only between industrial history and music, but also between France and Saxony.
SC Magdeburg wins home opener: 34:28 against ThSV Eisenach
Runners-up SC Magdeburg celebrate a successful home opener and clearly dominate Eisenach. The Thuringians have to pay tribute to the higher quality of the Elbe city team.
21-month doping ban for bobsleigh pusher Wulff
In December, the pusher of Olympic bobsleigh champion Francesco Friedrich is found to have used a banned substance. Now there is a verdict.
Panter: Saxony must catch up in the expansion of wind energy
Saxony's wind power is still in its infancy - why local authorities are now making a profit and what this means for local acceptance.
No winner in test match between Aue and Magdeburg
The two traditional clubs play an evenly-matched game in private. It is exciting right to the end.
Mining and colonial suffering: Folkwang shows Kentridge exhibition
He is a draughtsman, stages great operas and promotes young artists. The South African all-round artist William Kentridge is the subject of a double exhibition in Essen and Dresden.
Mining and colonial suffering: Folkwang shows Kentridge exhibition
He is a draughtsman, stages great operas and promotes young artists. The South African all-round artist William Kentridge is the subject of a double exhibition in Essen and Dresden.
Leipzig's handball team gets Hertzfeld with a second playing right
The Leipzig Bundesliga handball team has to react to an injury right at the start of the season. The new player comes from Dessau and already has Bundesliga experience.