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Focus on Bautzen: Grants for festivals and motorway closures!
Bautzen: Grants for the old town festival, city run and traffic measures on August 12, 2025. City life and sport in focus.
Focus on Bautzen: Grants for festivals and motorway closures!
Today is the day: the Bautzen Finance Committee is meeting and has several exciting topics on the agenda. Among other things, the decision on grants represents this Old Town Festival and a musical reading about life in the post-war period. These events are an integral part of the city's cultural life and are very popular.
But that's not all: the organizers of the traditional Bautzen city run, which always takes place on the Müllerwiese, the largest stadium in Upper Lusatia, are also hoping for a subsidy. The run has established itself as an integral part of the sporting calendar in recent years and attracts many enthusiastic participants. The connection to the Spree and the Humboldthain in particular ensures a unique running experience in the middle of nature.
Sporting highlight and cultural enjoyment
The city run is not just a competition, but also an expression of an active community that is committed to fitness and health. Bautzen has over 50 sports clubs, including the largestMSV Bautzen 04. These clubs offer a wide range of sports opportunities that contribute to health and community. Mayor Karsten Vogt recently thanked the organizers, partners and volunteers for their commitment. This shows how important these events are for city life.
In Oberlichtenau, however, Saxony's Minister of Culture Conrad Clemens caused a stir by bringing a beehive to the elementary school for the “Young Beekeepers” working group. There is also a small bee museum nearby that educates visitors about the importance of bees. Such initiatives are not only educational but also promote awareness of environmental issues.
Restrictions on the highway
The legal dispute of a 20-year-old from Görlitz, who is standing before the jury court today, cannot be overlooked. He is accused of hitting and insulting a passenger on a city bus. Since he already has a criminal record and is on probation, this could have further consequences for him.
Overall, it shows that Bautzen is both a center for cultural events and an active sports location. Whether it's a run through nature or taking part in a festival - there's something for everyone to experience here!