Serious accident on B115 - motorcyclist hits truck
A motorcyclist collides with a truck near Niesky. Police and rescue helicopter were deployed.
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News about economy in Saxony. Current news and message of companies in Saxonia, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Wismut concludes cooperation agreement on remediation of contaminated sites
Wismut has acquired a great deal of expertise in the remediation of contaminated mining sites, which it now contributes worldwide. International projects are to be developed further with a new agreement.
Second joint of Carola Bridge found
The Carola Bridge had two joints weighing several tons. After months of searching, the second one has now been found.
Saxony closes 2024 budget with surplus
The finance minister speaks of a precision landing. Despite falling tax revenues and rising personnel expenses, Saxony will have money left over in the state coffers in 2024.
Autobahn GmbH warns of traffic jams due to early Easter vacations
The highways in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will be crowded from this weekend - the Easter travel wave is rolling earlier than usual. Roadworks and full roads could become a test of patience.
Load tests started on Bad Schandau Elbe bridge
The Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau has been closed for months. The experiment with a remote-controlled heavy-duty module could now bring relief for traffic.
Tunnel renovation on the E55 highway begins
Car and truck drivers have to be prepared for delays on their way through the Czech Republic. This is due to months of work on two tunnels. But things should move faster in future.
Central German housing associations demand help from the federal government
Housing associations from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are sounding the alarm: affordable housing is coming under pressure. Without political support, there is a threat of noticeable gaps in the housing supply in eastern Germany.
Building in Saxony more expensive than a year ago
Building costs more in Saxony than a year ago. The extent of the cost increases depends on the trade.
Load test for Elbe bridge starts
The Elbe bridge near Bad Schandau has been closed for months. From Tuesday, a load test will show whether it can be reopened to traffic.
Construction may begin on section of Suedostlink power line
The wind blows in the north and is used as renewable energy. The electricity is mainly consumed in southern Germany. The expansion of the grid is on its way.
Feasibility study confirms mining of lithium in Zinnwald
Lithium is considered a strategic raw material and is needed for batteries and high-tech products, for example. There are plans to mine lithium ore in the border region between Saxony and the Czech Republic.
Inflation in Saxony rises for the first time in months
Chocolate, coffee beans, spring cleaning: prices rose again in Saxony in March. Anyone who bought food or had their car spruced up paid more.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment among eastern German companies on the rise
Eastern Germany's economy is somewhat more optimistic about the future. The Ifo index is rising slightly - but not all companies share this confidence.
The starting signal for Saxony's asparagus season is approaching
The asparagus season is approaching: while the first asparagus will soon be harvested in some fields in Saxony, other growers are still struggling with frosty nights and a lack of sunshine.
Transport association increases ticket prices for bus and train
The prices for tickets in the Central Saxony Transport Association will rise significantly from April 1. This is the reason.
Half a million for Verkehrswacht Sachsen
The Saxon state government wants to reduce the number of road deaths and serious injuries in Saxony to zero. To this end, it is now strengthening the work of the road safety organization.
Saxon companies pay back 16 million euros to the federal government
Thousands of businesses in Saxony have to pay back coronavirus aid - and some can barely manage it. According to critics, small craft businesses in particular are facing acute financial difficulties as a result.
Greens see themselves slowed down by cycling in Saxony
The Greens fail with a cycling campaign in the Saxon state parliament. They consider the conditions for cyclists in Saxony to be alarming and call for urgent action.
Economy shrinks by 0.4 percent in Saxony in 2024
Gross domestic product in Bavaria is falling for the second year in a row. One sector in particular is in the red.
Fewer destinations from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
The new summer flight timetable at the two airports comes into effect on Sunday. Some destinations are missing. However, certain connections will be expanded.
Train traffic via Halle main station reopened
After restrictions since the weekend, train traffic via Halle is running normally again. The reason for the closures was work at the Halle rail junction.
IHK: Water is a location factor for companies
Water is becoming increasingly important for attracting companies. A conference will focus on the future of water management in Lusatia.
"Blitz for Kids" control campaign starts on Monday
Children as speed enforcement officers - the "Blitz for Kids" campaign starts again. Primary school children hand out yellow and green cards to speeding drivers and urge them to be careful.
Local transport tickets in eastern Saxony more expensive from August
Transport companies are struggling with rising costs. Passengers are now feeling the effects. The good news: the ZVON service is being expanded on two lines.
Dehoga wants to inspire enthusiasm for the hospitality industry - trainee numbers on the rise
The hotel and catering industry is currently having less difficulty finding trainees than it did a few years ago. Nevertheless, it wants to continue advertising its jobs.
15,000 euros found in ICE - owner comes forward
A bag containing a lot of cash is left behind on the train from Hanover to Munich. Thanks to an honest finder from Leipzig, it now finds its way back to its owner.
EU does not classify Erzgebirge lithium as strategic
A Saxon mining project is intended to secure Europe's battery supply - but is not prioritized by the EU. Nevertheless, the company is sticking to its plans.
EU parliamentarians in favor of strengthening the semiconductor industry
Europe is in a global race for key technologies of the future. The semiconductor industry provides the basis for this with chips. The EU is now calling for a "Chips Act 2.0".