Train services on the East Saxony network restart
After the closure due to a dilapidated bridge, train services between Ebersbach and Zittau will soon be possible again. The additional bus route remains in place for schoolchildren.
News from Saxony
Wild chaotic ride on the run from the police
A stolen car, a chase through a Leipzig park and ultimately property damage and an injured person: What happened during the escape of a 31-year-old and what awaits the driver now.
Plants of mattress manufacturer Schlaraffia close down
The brand name suggests almost paradisiacal conditions when it comes to sleep, but the economic reality for Schlaraffia was bleak. Now the lights are going out completely for the workforce.
Neisse Film Festival seeks entries for 2026
Filmmakers from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic can once again submit their works for the film festival in the border triangle.
No investor: Meyer Burger plants cease operations
Production comes to a standstill, hundreds lose their jobs. The lights are going out at solar cell manufacturer Meyer Burger. The last hope is ongoing talks with interested parties.
Minister praises Chemnitz Capital of Culture as a great success
Chemnitz as Capital of Culture attracts more visitors and attracts international attention. The Minister of Culture wants to carry these successes into the future.
Eastern car industry under pressure - Congress sees opportunities
Change has long been a reality - and demands new answers: the annual congress in Leipzig focused on how eastern Germany's automotive industry is mastering the balancing act between crisis and innovation.
Metacarpal fracture: Leipzig's Banzuzi out for U21s
Leipzig's summer signing Ezechiel Banzuzi has to miss the trip with the Dutch U21 national team - and could also miss RB in the upcoming competitive matches.
District Administrator: Free State still owes youth welfare office millions
The youth welfare offices of the districts are responsible for the accommodation and care of unaccompanied minors. However, the costs are to be borne by the federal and state governments. And that seems to be the problem.
East German automotive industry relies on cooperation in times of change
Artificial intelligence, chip shortages and global competition: why the East German automotive industry is now relying on teamwork to avoid being left behind by change.
Leipzig's population has grown more than expected
Leipzig continues to grow, particularly due to immigration from abroad. The increase is higher than expected, although there is a downward trend.
Female lynx Freya released into the wild in the Westerzgebirge
In Saxony, there should soon be pregnant proof of the success of the lynx program. Female Freya is now roaming the forests of the Westerzgebirge.
Semperoper increases occupancy rate to 94.2 percent
The Semperoper is one of Saxony's flagships. The high level of audience approval proves the work of artistic director Nora Schmid in her first season right.
No thought of foxes: Magdeburg's focus is on Eisenach
On Saturday, SC Magdeburg has to face the champions in Berlin. However, coach Wiegert will first turn his full attention to another opponent.
Anti-Semitism criticism of street art show in Chemnitz
A street art exhibition is currently running in Chemnitz as part of the European Capital of Culture program. But now there are accusations of anti-Semitism against some of the works on display. This is how the organizers are reacting.
RB Leipzig's mega summer - "Profited from the Premier League"
RB Leipzig completed 26 transfer deals this summer. A quarter of a billion euros was raised in the process. Now they are set to attack with one of the youngest squads in the Bundesliga.
Fewer missions but new tasks for Saxony's water rescue service
They keep watch when others relax: What Saxony's water rescue service has achieved this year - and where it urgently needs support.
Motor vehicle liability in the district of Meißen likely to be more expensive in 2026
The insurance industry has calculated new regional classes for motor vehicle liability: While car owners in Leipzig will benefit, those in the district of Meißen will probably pay more next year.
Two AfD factions in Chemnitz city council after split
A rift in the Chemnitz AfD parliamentary group has recently hampered the work of the city council. From now on, there will be two AfD parliamentary groups in the council.
Saxony focuses on support services for carers
An estimated 450,000 people in Saxony care for relatives at home. A poster campaign is now intended to draw attention to support services.
Enchanted worlds: New family park in Saxony
Immerse yourself in a mythical world and get to know the fairy kingdom: An extraordinary family park for adventurers and dreamers has been created in Grimma.
Saxony's GPs are younger - but there is still a lack of successors
Despite a comparatively young medical profession, there is a lack of practice successors in Saxony. A campaign aims to inspire doctors to set up a practice in the countryside.
Lynx program in Saxony continued and extended in time
Saxony has been poaching lynx in the Westerzgebirge for a year and a half. With Charlie, another big cat is now joining them. She previously lived at Karlsruhe Zoo.
RB Leipzig tidies up squad: Openda before transfer to Turin
RB Leipzig has rarely been so active shortly before the transfer deadline. After Vermeeren, Openda is also likely to leave. More players could follow.
Yellow wheat & co: old grain varieties make a comeback
Bread made from champagne rye, pastries made from yellow wheat: old grain varieties promise more variety on the plate. Some farmers in Saxony rely on these old varieties. Will they make a comeback?
More than one in ten deaths in Saxony due to smoking
Tobacco consumption claims many lives. The new tobacco atlas not only reveals differences between men and women. There are also clear differences between the federal states.
Leipzig must go to Cottbus - Magdeburg with luck of the draw
Both RB Leipzig and 1. FC Magdeburg face supposedly easy opponents in the second round of the DFB Cup. However, SCM in particular should be warned.
Thüringer HC celebrates opening win
The Thuringian handball team alternates between light and shade at the start of the Bundesliga. In the end, however, they won the eastern duel against Halle-Neustadt with aplomb.
Colorful parade heralds the start of the Zwickau puppet theater season
Zwickau has a long tradition of puppetry. Now the theater is starting a new season. It's going to be a colorful start in the city.