More driving instructors trained in Saxony
You have to pass four state exams to be able to work as a driving instructor. Interest in the job is growing in Saxony.
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.
New Works Council elected at VW plant in Zwickau
The car manufacturer Volkswagen is currently going through difficult times. At the Zwickau plant, there was additional uncertainty surrounding the works council. New elections have now been held.
Transporter overturns after collision - one injured
A van crashes into a car in Ellefeld and overturns onto its side. The driver is injured.
New search: Missing bridge section not found in Dresden
The destroyed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge had two steel joints. One of the components, weighing several tons, has been recovered from the Elbe, but there is no trace of the other.
High prices for fine wood from Saxony - less than in 2024
Saxon wood is in great demand: whether for furniture, veneers or musical instruments - the best logs are offered at a special auction every year. Interested parties come from far and wide.
Scholz backs promotion of electric cars
The automotive industry and its suppliers are under pressure. Chancellor Scholz can imagine promoting electric cars and is calling for a European solution.
Minister: Food industry in a robust position
The sector increased its turnover in 2024, but now foot-and-mouth disease is a new problem. Agriculture Minister von Breitenbuch warns of enormous economic damage.
Saxony's finance minister wants to save money
The economy is weakening and tax revenues are not rising as expected. Now Saxony's new Finance Minister Christian Piwarz wants to look at spending - and save money.
Riesa port struggles with costs - new terminal to help
Blocked transport routes and rising costs: the collapse of the Carola Bridge is upsetting the balance of shipping on the Elbe. Why some see the port of Riesa as a glimmer of hope.
Eastern federal states want to act as one on agricultural policy
The East German agriculture ministers and the heads of the East German farmers' associations met at the Green Week in Berlin. They want to coordinate more closely in future. There is great dissatisfaction.
Ekaterina Kulakova leads State Association of Jewish Communities
In the fall, the State Association of Jewish Communities in Saxony lost its dedicated chairwoman Nora Goldenbogen. Now there is a successor who should bring a breath of fresh air.
Construction projects continue despite insolvency
The projects planned in Erfurt, Magdeburg, Leipzig, Halle and Dresden are often architecturally striking. But what impact will the insolvency of project developer AOC have?
Saxony tests Dubai chocolate
The first analyses of Dubai chocolate raise serious questions about safety and transparency. The chocolate is now also to be tested in Saxony.
Fewer passengers in Dresden - Leipzig slightly on the upswing
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports are in financial difficulties. The current passenger figures, especially in the state capital, currently offer little hope.
New search for second joint of Carola Bridge planned
The Carola Bridge had two joints weighing several tons. Only one has been found and recovered so far. The search for the other will continue next week.
Fewer Saxons buying e-cars - but a hybrid boom
E-mobility is booming worldwide - but not in Germany. In Saxony, too, the number of electric car registrations fell significantly last year. A missed opportunity, according to experts.
Last case for Stubbe - TV crime series ends after 30 years
TV detective Stubbe retired in 2014. He continued to investigate privately afterwards - because of the public's curiosity. If you want to know what happens next with the family, all you have left is your imagination.
Leipzig ICE plant: Optimism despite many challenges
The Leipzig ICE plant is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Despite the current poor network infrastructure at Deutsche Bahn, the plant remains optimistic.
AfD in Saxony does not want to touch existing wind turbines
Saxony's AfD does not want to take up the fight against wind turbines. Statements to the contrary by its federal spokesperson Alice Weidel are attributed to the election campaign.
Housing benefit increases for tens of thousands of households in Saxony
In Saxony, housing benefit is increasing for many households. The increase is intended to provide noticeable relief for low-income earners - but not everyone will benefit equally.
Leipzig public transport with significant growth
New services and the Deutschlandticket make 2024 the most successful year for Leipzig's public transport company since the 1990s. The results in Dresden are also positive.
Sales on the Saxon real estate market collapse
Real estate sales in Saxony slumped by a quarter in 2023. Despite this, demand for housing remains high in cities such as Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz.
Komsa boss Urbon leaves company after five years
Founded in 1992, the technology provider Komsa has grown to become one of the largest family businesses in the East. Following the merger with Westcoast, the previous boss is now leaving the company.
Call for proposals for new Bio-Regio model regions in Saxony
Regional and bio-regional products are to be expanded in Saxony. Interested parties for model regions can now apply.
Study: Number of homeowners in Saxony on the rise
The unstoppable rise in rents is becoming a poverty factor in cities, especially for many pensioners. A new study argues that a higher home ownership rate could prevent poverty in old age.
Investments in Saxony's industry on the decline
Investments are an important indicator of how well the economy is doing. Data from 2023 is now available for Saxony, which gives cause for concern.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke waiting for giant A380 bird
Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden takes care of the conversion and maintenance of aircraft. Now the world's largest passenger aircraft is once again landing on the Elbe.
Woman hit by car and seriously injured
A woman is walking along a road in Mildenau when she is hit by a car. The police are now investigating what happened.
Speeding: family injured in accident
A car crashes into several trees in the Saxon municipality of Wolkenstein. A rescue helicopter also has to arrive to provide assistance.