Cyclist seriously injured in collision with streetcar
A 45-year-old woman is taken to hospital after a collision with a streetcar. How the accident happened on Tuesday morning in Leipzig.
News from Saxony
Fight against tiger mosquitoes in Dresden: traps are being examined
Dresden is hunting the "flying zebra": traps are to show where the dangerous Asian tiger mosquito is up to mischief. What is behind the campaign - and why is vigilance required?
Diakonie Saxony: "Housing shortage is no longer a marginal phenomenon"
Affordable housing is in short supply, especially in large cities. Thousands of people seek help from Diakonie.
Schuster: "No stone left unturned" after NSU murders
25 years ago, Enver Şimşek was the first victim to be killed by the far-right NSU. Looking back, Saxony's Interior Minister Schuster speaks of a complete state failure.
Saxony defends first place in education study
It's almost routine: Saxony has once again been declared the winner in education this year in a study by the German Economic Institute. Why?
Taiwan wants to make chip supply chains more secure
Taiwan is known for its semiconductor technology. However, the country is under pressure, which is why President Lai Ching-te is increasingly seeking cooperation. The Free State of Saxony also has something to do with this.
Roadworks slow down traffic - Where construction is taking place in Saxony
Patience is required: construction work on highways, bridges and train stations is causing detours in Saxony. Where travelers should plan more time - and what should be improved in the long term.
Dresden faces a budget deficit of almost 65 million euros
Rising expenditure and falling income are putting a strain on Dresden's budget. A new structural concept and tough debates lie ahead.
Görlitz railroad station: 33 million euro project enters main phase
Electric trains from Poland, barrier-free platforms and giant lettering: how Görlitz station is being made fit for the future step by step at a cost of 33.5 million euros.
Union parliamentary groups: Planning transport and health together
The CDU and CSU parliamentary group leaders from Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia are forging closer ties. There are enough cross-state challenges.
"Like a game seven in the final": East derby at DEL kick-off
There is great euphoria in Berlin and Dresden ahead of the opening game of the new ice hockey season. With many fans behind them, the newly promoted team from Saxony wants to make a statement against the champions.
More money for additional nursery staff
More support for children in difficult situations: From July 2026, 20 Saxon daycare centers will benefit from additional staff and EU funding. What this means for families.
Surgeon calls for better protection for children from dog bites
In Torgau, a Great Dane bites two children in a restaurant and seriously injures them. A pediatric surgeon demands protective measures from owners and parents.
Saxony wants to start reducing bureaucracy next year
There are 16 different specialist procedures for building applications alone in the Free State. The state government wants to streamline this. This is the timetable.
Chemnitz analysis sees upward trend for e-cars
New registrations of e-cars have not developed as hoped for some manufacturers. As a result, many have readjusted their strategy. A new analysis shows what this means in concrete terms.
Grace period for Christmas trees: freshly felled for the festive season
It takes more than ten years for blue spruce and Nordmann fir to grow into stately Christmas trees. The supply for the festive season is already ready for harvesting in Saxon plantations.
Meißen: Non-party candidate Renner new mayor
The former finance mayor Markus Renner has won the race for the town hall in the first round of voting. The independent candidate prevailed against the promising AfD candidate Jurisch.
Eisenach handball team suffers first home defeat
The Thuringians dominated the game in the first half, but completely lost control against Melsungen after the break.
SC DHfK Leipzig remains without a point
Leipzig's handball team is simply not getting into its stride in the Bundesliga. In their home defeat against Wetzlar, they squandered a four-goal lead in the second half.
Ibug Festival attracts more than 35,000 visitors
Accusations of anti-Semitism, a work of art taken down and a surprising U-turn: The Ibug Festival was the subject of controversial debates this year.
Day of the Saxons ends with a grand parade
Sebnitz celebrated the 30th Day of the Saxons with a parade lasting several hours and many guests. The police reported a peaceful event and only a few traffic problems.
Saxony: Fewer traffic violations at the start of school
The police in Saxony carried out comprehensive checks at the start of the school year. Speeding was a particularly frequent offense - and inadequate child restraints were also noticed.
World champion Preuß wins last title at Biathlon-DM
Franziska Preuß wins her first title in preparation for the Olympic winter. The overall World Cup winner becomes German champion in the pursuit.
With 4.2 per mille on the highway to Berlin
A van drives in serpentine lines on the A13.
Investor talks: Economics Minister travels to Taiwan
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs meets representatives of the semiconductor industry in Taipei. What opportunities he hopes to gain from the talks with Foxconn and other companies.
Mayoral election in Meissen begins
A candidate with an NPD past, an experienced finance mayor and an FDP man: the race for the town hall begins. Who will win over the voters?
Child and adolescent psychiatry: shortage of specialists and places
Waiting times of up to two years, desperate parents and a repair service that can barely keep up: why child psychiatry in Saxony is at its limit.
Jena professional seriously injured - "Expect the worst"
During a regional cup match, a Jena player kicks a ball in a hollow in the turf without making contact with the opponent and is seriously injured. The rescue helicopter arrives in the middle of the game.
Thüringer HC fights for a draw
After a weak first half, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team in Buxtehude turned up the heat after the break. However, they only managed to equalize in the final seconds.