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News from Saxony

There were particularly many days of absence in social professions. (Symbolic image) / Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa

More absences due to flu and colds

A wave of colds caused many days of absence from work in Saxony in the first half of the year. Overall, however, the sickness rate was lower than in the previous year.

Ex-Munich native Austin Ortega joins newly promoted DEL team Dresdner Eislöwen / Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

Dresdner Eislöwen sign Austin Ortega

The Dresdner Eislöwen are continuing to upgrade. With the former Munich top scorer Austin Ortega, the newly promoted DEL team has brought the next top-class player to the Elbe.

Coach Jens Härtel and Erzgebirge Aue are still waiting for their first win of the season. / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Aue loses at second division relegated Ulm

After only five away wins in the previous season, Erzgebirge Aue want to be more dangerous away from home this season. The plan goes awry in Ulm. The Saxons are playing with their third keeper.

In Saxony, the number of Bafög recipients has fallen slightly. (Symbolic image) / Photo: Andrea Warnecke/dpa

Fewer Bafög recipients in Saxony

The funding is intended to help young people with their training and increase their chances in professional life. It is now apparent that fewer students are taking advantage of the funding.

The new Saxon police unit Fahndungsgruppe Grenze has come under fire. (Archive photo) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa

Criticism of new police unit near the border

The CDU wanted to install its own border police force in Saxony. The project was canceled due to a lack of funds. Now another variant is to provide relief. But this has also met with criticism.