Semperoper relies on team spirit instead of star cult
Stars alone don't count, says the Semperoper director. She wants to stage opera as a total work of art and prefers to rely on team spirit - and lots of contact with the audience.
News from Saxony
Parade for the finale of the State Harvest Festival
Saxony's farmers have harvested most of their crops. Harvest festivals are now coming up in many places. The biggest is celebrated in Hoyerswerda.
Around 700 monuments open to visitors
More than 100,000 cultural monuments are maintained in Saxony: from the Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House in Dresden to Leipzig Central Station. Several hundred offer special events on Monument Day.
Eisenach concedes third defeat in a row
The Thuringians lose touch midway through the first half. Even the outstanding keeper Matija Spikic was unable to save the visitors.
Schäfer: Probably not a serious injury for Leipzig's Schlager
Xaver Schlager limps off the pitch injured before the break in RB Leipzig's 1-0 win in Mainz. The all-clear is given after the final whistle.
Thüringer HC suffers first defeat of the season
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team has no chance in the rematch of the Supercup duel in Blomberg. The THC proved to be overstretched, especially defensively.
Thanks to Bakayoko: Leipzig win in Mainz
A fine individual performance gives RB Leipzig their second win of the season in Mainz. Rheinhessen, on the other hand, are stuck in the basement for the time being.
Erzgebirge Aue lose against efficient Cologne Viktoria
Erzgebirge Aue dominate the game against Viktoria Köln in the first half. The visitors score the goals and celebrate a premiere at the Erzgebirgstadion.
With two per mille on the A4 - police stop risky driving
Without a driver's license, without insurance and with a blood alcohol level of two: the police stop a risky driver on the A4. It almost came to an accident.
Ruppendorf wins state competition "Our village has a future"
17 villages took part in the state competition "Our village has a future". The winners have now been announced. First prize goes to the Osterzgebirge. The winners have scored points.
Show presents treasures from China's imperial era
Those who don't want to travel almost ten thousand kilometers to Taiwan now have the chance to see numerous rare exhibits in Prague. Many of them come from the imperial art collections.
Cyclist stopped on drugs and with a souped-up pedelec
Without a driver's license, without insurance - and under the influence of drugs to boot: Why a cyclist from Chemnitz is facing several charges.
Hallescher FC condemns violence at the match against Chemie
Pyrotechnics, damage to property and a pitch disturbance: the regional league club Hallescher FC has condemned the incidents at the home match against Chemie Leipzig. The police also had to intervene.
Constitutional protection category "delegitimizers" on the retreat
More than four years ago, the domestic intelligence service created a new category of extremism: "delegitimization of the state relevant to the protection of the constitution". Some people are now saying: We don't need that.
GEW: Unfilled head teacher positions a serious problem
More than 50 principal positions in Saxony are vacant. The GEW chairman sees the reason for this in the high workload and short-term requirements for head teachers.
Stable honey harvest in Saxony - concern about imported goods
Honey fans can rejoice: Saxony's bees have collected plenty of honey thanks to the frost-free spring. But there are also problems.
Aiming for away points: RB Leipzig visit FSV Mainz
After a mixed start to the season, Leipzig are looking forward to the away match in Mainz with mixed feelings. New signing Conrad Harder may become a key figure.
European Peace Ride ends with a festival in Chemnitz
The cyclists on the European Peace Ride have more than 500 kilometers in their legs when they reach the finish line in Chemnitz. There are some prominent names among them.
Dynamo coach: Don't "get carried away" with defeats
Dynamo Dresden have so far been unable to capitalize on their good performances. However, coach Thomas Stamm believes the team remains strong.
Mainz 05 aiming for first win of the season - Zentner questionable
A defeat, a draw and now the first win of the season in the Bundesliga? If Mainz coach Bo Henriksen has his way, now is the time.
Donation: Chemnitz receives 42 works of Expressionist art
A painting by Kirchner, a double portrait by Schmidt-Rottluff: the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz can be pleased about an extraordinary donation. The new acquisitions will be on display from mid-October.
Sale of the Fichtelberg ski resort stalls
In June, the Oberwiesenthal town council decided to sell the ski resort on the Fichtelberg to a private investor. However, the investor recently canceled the notary appointment.
CDU welcomes rapprochement on special assets
The CDU parliamentary group sees the agreement on special assets as an important step. It wants to make concessions to the local authorities on one demand.
Wind power law: municipalities benefit, criticism remains
The government's wind power plans are met with both approval and criticism: while local authorities benefit, the Greens see the energy transition at risk.
Saxony and Lower Silesia intensify cooperation
The two neighboring regions want to get even closer with new projects. Minister Klepsch sees culture and tourism as bridge builders.
Wagenknecht does not want to quit after party renaming
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is soon to be given a new name. No reason to quit for the party founder, who wants to continue her involvement afterwards.
Cuts affect barrier-free cultural offerings in Saxony
Despite additional funding in Saxony's cultural budget, there is no longer enough money for many barrier-free offers. What this means for people with disabilities.
SC DHfK Leipzig lets victory slip from its grasp
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team is on course for success in Göppingen for a long time, partly thanks to its strong goalkeeper. But in the end it was not enough.
Radio Prize Gala in Hamburg - Music and prizes in the spotlight
Once a year, the best radio producers in Germany are honored in Hamburg. At the same time, the hottest musicians come together. The industry shows just how creative it is.