Chambers of commerce call for speed in railroad line expansion
Business and commuters are waiting: Why is the Chemnitz-Leipzig line simply not moving forward? The Chamber of Industry and Commerce is putting pressure on Deutsche Bahn.
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News about economy in Saxony. Current news and message of companies in Saxonia, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Avian influenza: Bautzen district takes protective measures
Stall obligation, ban on poultry markets: Strict rules are now in force in the district of Bautzen following the avian influenza outbreak in the district of Görlitz. What animal owners in Weißenberg and Malschwitz must observe with immediate effect.
Buses and trains can run in Dresden despite the ice
The German Weather Service is also warning of slippery roads in Saxony. Buses and trains are still in operation in the morning.
A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel: Dresden direction closed for 4 days
Work on the A4 tunnel has been going on for almost two years, and drivers now have to prepare themselves for restrictions one last time.
Lithium mining: audit sees opportunities and potential for conflict
From smartphones to electric cars, lithium is in high demand as a material for batteries. In the future, it could also be mined in the Ore Mountains. Such a mine promises new jobs, but also raises concerns.
Dresden main station reopened for train services
The construction work at Dresden Central Station has been completed. Trains are running there again today after the station was closed for three days.
Construction work at the closed Dresden main station on schedule
Dresden's main station has been closed for construction work since Friday. According to the railroad company, the work is on schedule and operations should resume on Monday morning.
Fewer restaurants closed due to hygiene deficiencies
Five closures instead of ten: the hygiene record of restaurants in Saxony's major cities is better than last year. However, inspectors still frequently found shortcomings.
Drinking water tanker supplies 100 Chemnitz residents after burst pipe
After a burst pipe in the center of Chemnitz, residents receive drinking water via a tanker. The repair work has been underway since the early hours of the morning.
Arson at transformer house: Temporary power failure
Suddenly no electricity in the middle of the night: almost 900 households were left in the dark after a transformer house was set on fire. What was behind the crime?
Truck spins - A17 closed
A truck is blocking the A17 near Dresden, diesel is leaking - police and recovery teams are in action.
Initiative plans to distribute around 4,000 tons of potatoes
4,000 tons of potatoes are currently stored at a farm near Leipzig. The "Berliner Morgenpost" newspaper and the search engine Ecosia now want to have them distributed free of charge in Berlin.
Saxon economy delivers proposals for reducing bureaucracy
Duplicate reporting obligations, paperwork and slow processes: Saxony's business community demands radical relief - and provides concrete ideas to finally give companies some breathing space.
More and more electric buses are rolling through Saxony
In large cities such as Leipzig, e-buses have long been part of everyday public transport. In rural areas, they are rather rare. Now one district is following suit and sees itself in a pioneering role nationwide.
Polish investor saves Heiterblick and secures 250 jobs
A sigh of relief in Leipzig: Polish company Pesa takes over Heiterblick, secures jobs and wants to boost production considerably. What this means for current orders and the future of the site.
Dresden main station closed - replacement services running
Dresden Central Station will remain closed until Monday due to construction work. Passengers will have to use replacement buses and streetcars.
Timetable changes on two railroad lines in Saxony
From Monday, construction work on two regional train lines in Saxony will result in train cancellations and changed travel times. What commuters need to be aware of now.
Public transport in Leipzig and Dresden starts on schedule despite snow
Heavy snowfall - and yet everything is initially running according to plan. How the transport companies are keeping the buses and trains on course in the morning. Nevertheless, caution is particularly important for passengers right now.
From sugar to trains - the suspension railroads turn 125
Eugen Langen invented sugar cubes and the suspension railroad, among other things. He did not live to see the start of operations in Wuppertal and Dresden 125 years ago. The family also travels on special occasions.
Winter weather: restrictions on local transport in the Vogtland region
In the coming days, it could snow a lot and be frosty cold in many places in Saxony. This will also result in changes for buses and trains. Weather chaos should be prevented in the Vogtland region.
Public transport in Leipzig and Dresden prepared for winter storm
The transport companies are preparing for the winter storm with road salt, snow clearing vehicles and night shifts. How a historic railroad in Dresden plays a special role.
Saxony with 20 exhibitors at Green Week
An AI-supported pasta machine and a star chef - these are the highlights that the Free State of Bavaria is presenting at the trade fair in Berlin. Training is also on board for the first time.
Winter services on freeways are well prepared
Despite full emergency plans, Autobahn GmbH warns: Drivers often underestimate the danger of snow. What counts in an emergency.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment in East German economy remains stable
While the business climate in the East remains stable overall, there are clear differences between industry, service providers, trade and the construction industry.
Farmers' protests: Saxony's agriculture minister criticizes EU plans
Saxony's Agriculture Minister backs the protests against the Mercosur agreement. He demands the same standards for imports and warns of disadvantages for domestic agriculture.
Saxony makes significant gains in start-ups
The euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence is enabling new business models. This is driving the number of start-ups to unprecedented heights. Saxony is at the forefront.
Dresden main station closed at the weekend
Construction work will bring Dresden Central Station to a standstill at the weekend. Replacement services and detour are planned for three days. How passengers can get to their destination despite the restrictions.
55-meter-long escalators planned for the Leipzig City Tunnel
Barrier-free, modern and spectacular: the Leipzig City Tunnel is getting new elevators and escalators. Why one station in particular is now causing a stir across Europe.
BMW builds more than one million cars in Germany
Around one in four cars produced in Germany comes from the Munich-based company, most of them from Bavaria - even if the largest plants are located abroad.