Stories from Dresden · Germany

The German broadcaster MDR has paused productions for the Dresden 'Tatort' crime series due to budget cuts.

Despite 35 years since reunification, East German states continue to exhibit structural weaknesses, with lower GDP per capita compared to western regions.

The AfD party is leading in new polls for the state of Saxony.

According to the Statistical Office of Saxony, approximately 26,700 people were employed in the care sector at the end of 2024. Police reported that an arrest was made on Thursday on suspicion of manslaughter, though the circumstances remain unclear.

A fire broke out in a 12th-floor apartment in Dresden-Zschertnitz early Monday morning. The cause is suspected to be an e-bike battery. No injuries were reported.

The Dixieland Parade in Dresden has been cancelled, described as a disaster by cultural figures and city councilors. The cancellation has drawn criticism from those involved in the arts and local government.

Elections are scheduled to take place this year in Saxony, Germany.

A road in Dresden is closed between Kittlitz and Karlau following an accident.

A bomb was found in Dresden today, Saturday, May 9, 2026, around 5 PM local time. The discovery led to an exciting start to the weekend in the city. A bomb is being defused today in Dresden, with a restricted area established around Ludwig-Sandberg-Straße.

People streamed into the hall of 'Aufsteiger Dresden,' a promoted sports team.