Drinking fountain season ends in Saxony
From this week, water will no longer gush from the 30 public drinking fountains in Leipzig. The winter break has also begun in Chemnitz. Dresdeners can quench their thirst for a little longer.
News from Saxony
Ryanair still not flying to Dortmund, Dresden, Leipzig
Ryanair has been bothered by the German air traffic tax and other costs for months. The airline therefore recently reduced its offer from Germany - and is now maintaining this course.
DFB sports court reduces fines for Dynamo Dresden
Second-division soccer team Dynamo Dresden has to pay high fines for fan violations. Following an appeal, however, the DFB reduces the amounts.
New bicycle bridge opened in Chemnitz
A new bridge for cyclists connects the districts of Rottluff and Rabenstein. The bridge is part of a premium cycle path. Work will soon begin on another section.
The book ambassador with the cargo bike
Lennart Schaefer drove from the Leipzig Book Fair to the Frankfurt Book Fair. What did he experience on his 10,700-kilometer "literary tour" through 16 German states?
Pillnitz camellia moves back into the greenhouse
The historic camellia is back in its winter quarters in the current autumn weather. The temperature in the glass house is kept constant with the help of computers.
National player Raum publishes hate messages
David Raum makes extremely derogatory comments from a user public on Instagram. The national soccer player also comments on this.
Panter for open debate on the arms industry
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs is promoting a differentiated discussion about the establishment of armaments companies in the state. He also has the special assets of the federal government in mind.
Twelve professionals in training at RB Leipzig
Twelve of RB Leipzig's national team players are traveling. In return, six youngsters will get the chance to train with the first team.
Government develops climate change strategy
Climate change is also making itself felt in Saxony. A strategy is to be developed on how to deal with it.
Dresden Zwingerhof fully open again after renovation
Now the last construction fence has been removed: the inner courtyard of the Dresden Zwinger has been freshly renovated and invites you to visit - including renewed paths, fountains and modern technology.
Saxony extends rent freeze
According to the responsible minister in Saxony, the rent freeze is not a permanent solution. Only sufficient housing construction can solve the problem. But that requires investors.
Köpping: Care reform must not be an austerity reform
Hardly any other topic in Germany drives people as much as care in old age. This is because the costs are enormous and consume far more than those affected have in their pension.
RB Leipzig extends women's coach Stephan ahead of schedule
Women's Bundesliga club RB Leipzig is building on the expertise of Jonas Stephan for the long term. The coach's contract has been extended ahead of schedule.
Thousands of new students at Saxony's universities
Thousands of young people are currently starting their studies at Saxony's universities. What trends the universities are observing and which degree courses are particularly popular.
Thousands of new students at Saxony's universities
Thousands of young people are currently starting their studies at Saxony's universities. What trends the universities are observing and which degree courses are particularly popular.
Chancellor Merz comes to Saxony at the end of October
Friedrich Merz is also visiting the federal states on a chancellor tour. He is expected in Saxony at the end of October. What is planned.
Greens want strict rules for raw material extraction
All mining is an intervention in nature and has consequences for the environment. The planned lithium mining in the Eastern Ore Mountains will be no different. The Greens are therefore calling for conditions to be imposed.
Renovated Zwingerhof is ceremoniously opened
After a delay of almost two years, work is coming to an end at the destination, which is particularly popular with tourists.
Over 100,000 euros fine: Dynamo Dresden lodges appeal
Dynamo Dresden fans start their promotion party during the game in Mannheim in May. Fans enter the stadium before the end of the match and later set off pyrotechnics. The DFB wants to punish this.
Stock exchange trading in Meyer Burger shares ends in January
The Swiss stock exchange is ending trading in Meyer Burger shares. The last trading day for the securities of the insolvent solar manufacturer has been set.
Magdeburg interim coach Sander: Laying on a hand is not enough
Is there a new soccer miracle with Sander? The former Energie coach once led Cottbus back into the Bundesliga. Now he is to help the crisis-ridden 1. FC Magdeburg.
Squatting in Leipzig - investigations against man and woman
Three houses are occupied in Leipzig at the weekend. The police are investigating after an action on the grounds of a villa.
Teacher with 2.5 hours overtime per week during school hours
During teaching weeks, Saxony's teachers work significantly longer than they should. The workload is particularly heavy for part-time staff.
Greens propose voluntary year in the skilled trades
Both sides should benefit from the program: Young people gain an insight into the professions and the companies receive support in their search for young talent.
More injuries in accidents involving e-scooters
Electric scooters have also long been part of the urban landscape in Saxony's cities. Time and again, however, the rides end in accidents.
Magdeburg releases coach Fiedler - interim duo takes over
League bottom team 1. FC Magdeburg relieves coach Fiedler of his duties. The 0:6 in the test against Braunschweig accelerates the process of sporting director Schork.
Test match debacle: Magdeburg parts ways with coach Fiedler
The leap of faith is followed by another bitter failure. Second division bottom club 1. FC Magdeburg has now parted company with coach Markus Fiedler.
Hundreds of runners in the marathon from Leipzig to Halle
The marathon, which links the two neighboring towns across the national border, has been running for 100 years. More than 500 athletes were registered.