Verdi strikes at Deutsche Post in the southeast
Anyone expecting mail on Wednesday may have to be patient - it may not arrive until the following day. This is due to work stoppages.
Latest news about economy in Saxony Dresden Leipzig Chemnitz
News about economy in Saxony. Current news and message of companies in Saxonia, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
City commissions company to demolish the Carola Bridge
On Friday, the city announced that it would not be issuing a tender due to the risk of collapse. There is still one important task to complete before the demolition.
Construction industry in the East stabilizes slightly
The construction industry has been on a long downhill slide recently. Now the downturn is at least slowing down. But the situation remains tense - especially in one sector.
Energy Association: Major time pressure for new gas-fired power plants
Hydrogen-capable gas-fired power plants are a prerequisite for phasing out coal - but plans are stalling. An industry association is appealing to the future government to make quick decisions.
Cattle herds in Saxony continue to shrink
The number of cattle in Saxony has been falling continuously for years. Now we know how the situation has developed in 2024.
Herbal witch and influencer: "Survival Siglinde"
In shorts, with a brash appearance and dialect, she provides information about nature's treasures as "Survival Siglinde" on Insta and co - and recently also in a book.
More and more young Saxons want to work in the forest
Working in nature with visible success at the end of the day - the forestry profession is booming. But the coveted training places are limited.
"Taskforce" to help secure the future of the automotive industry
The German automotive industry is in crisis. As an automotive state, Saxony is also feeling the effects. The Minister of Economic Affairs wants to take countermeasures.
Moped rider hits patrol car during attempted escape
A 16-year-old on a moped is to be checked by the police. The young man accelerates at first. But he doesn't get far.
Left-wing politician: standstill in rail electrification
Several railroad lines in Saxony are to be electrified. For Left Party politician Caren Lay, progress is too slow. In any case, the Free State is not doing well compared to the rest of Germany.
Resident parking also cheap in Saxony
Resident parking remains cheap in many cities. If Deutsche Umwelthilfe has its way, this should change. This could soon be the case in Dresden.
Pipe burst at highway tunnel - A17 near Dresden closed
Water gushes out of a hydrant onto the roadway at a highway tunnel south of Dresden. Traffic is diverted towards the Dresden-West junction.
Truck crashes into car and bus - several injured
First a car, then a bus - a truck causes chaos. Several people are injured in a serious accident in Pirna.
Hydrogen instead of diesel - BMW tests use of new trucks
Quickly refueled and emission-free on the road: BMW is using hydrogen trucks to transport components for the first time. But the technology still has one hurdle.
ICE crashes into concrete block: train cancellations and delays
Dangerous incident on the rail line between Hamburg and Munich: An ICE train collided with a concrete block. The result: train cancellations and delays. The police are investigating.
Farmers draw attention to their problems before election day
One year after the major farmer protests across Germany, farmers still see numerous unresolved problems.
Mobile speed cameras catch significantly more speeders in Dresden
The city of Dresden has caught significantly more speeders speeding with mobile speed cameras. People were speeding at one location in particular.
No further fractures on Dresden's Carola Bridge overnight
For the time being, no new cracks have appeared in the prestressing steel of the partially collapsed bridge in the middle of Saxony's state capital. However, ships are still unable to pass.
Ifo criticizes public sector as inefficient
In times of skills shortages, the public sector is in competition with the private sector. The Ifo Institute in Dresden is now sharply criticizing it as inefficient and not very digitalized.
Saxony continues to benefit greatly from state financial equalization
Taking instead of giving: The federal financial equalization system is based on the principle of solidarity. Financially strong federal states pay into the pot from which weaker states help themselves. Bavaria is complaining about this.
Elbe in Dresden closed to shipping again
Over the past three weeks, several barges have passed the partially destroyed Dresden Carola Bridge on the Elbe by prior arrangement. Shipping companies and ports breathed a sigh of relief after months of closure.
Eastern savings banks allocate 5.1 billion euros for housing construction
Little was built in 2023 due to inflation and high interest rates. After the slump, things are now slowly picking up again.
Greens call for reliable funding for local transport
The Greens in Saxony see the signals for good local public transport in red. They fear major gaps in the service due to funding problems.
Stable prices on the real estate market in Dresden
Dresden and Leipzig are considered the most expensive cities in Saxony, also in terms of housing. An analysis from Dresden shows that real estate prices remained largely the same in the previous year.
More income from inheritances for the country
If heirs turn down an inheritance or no beneficiary can be found, the inheritance falls to the state by law. It takes over everything: buildings, cars or household effects - and above all has work to do.
Expert: SMEs are still at the beginning with AI
The companies are small, the economic situation is tense: Companies in Saxony and Thuringia are finding it difficult to introduce artificial intelligence. But there are good reasons for this.
Slow farewell to the "Knödelexpress" on the Eurocity to Prague
The era of nostalgic dining cars between Hamburg and Prague is coming to an end. The tablecloths are going - but the dumplings are staying.
East German states demand EU agricultural reform
European agricultural policy has been under discussion for years. Now the East German Minister Presidents are pushing ahead and demanding changes.
Women earn seven percent less than men
Women still earn less than men. In Saxony, however, the difference is not as great as in western Germany.