Train driver overlooks red signal - railcar ends up in the sand
A stroke of luck: a train with only two passengers gets onto the wrong track at Johanngeorgenstadt station and ends up on the so-called sand track. There are no injuries.
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.
A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel closed until the evening
Nothing is running in the A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel until the evening: a large-scale exercise is held to practise the cooperation of the emergency services under realistic conditions.
Perfect conditions for ice wine harvest in the Elbe Valley
When minus 8 degrees Celsius is considered the ideal condition, it can only be for harvesting ice wine. This year, the weather in the Elbe Valley played along. The winegrowers are happy.
Driver dies after accident near Großolbersdorf
Head-on collision on federal highway 174 near Großolbersdorf in the Ore Mountains. All help comes too late for the driver of the car.
Cross-border demand for Herrnhut stars
Herrnhut stars are no longer just Christmas decorations. The manufactured goods are now used for decoration all year round. The number of buyers is also growing in neighboring countries.
Saxony has 325 new master craftsmen
An emotional moment after a tough apprenticeship: In Saxony, a new generation of tradespeople is ready and waiting. There are urgent appeals to politicians to fulfill their hopes.
Elderly driver rams into flower store
A stroke of luck: a senior citizen drives her car into a flower store. As there are no customers in the entrance area, the accident ends without serious injury. Only the driver suffers minor injuries.
Driver attacks police officer after accident
A young man causes an accident, tries to flee and then puts up considerable resistance to officers. He now has to answer for several criminal offenses.
Winegrowers in the Elbe Valley harvest ice wine
Last season, the ice wine harvest in Saxony was canceled due to the poor harvest. However, the current vintage is better - and the weather is also cooperating unusually early.
Winegrowing summit calls for more visibility for German wines
Less than every second bottle of wine sold in Germany comes from domestic production. How can local wine be brought more into the limelight? A meeting at the monastery should help.
Rotop expands production of radiopharmaceuticals
Radiopharmaceuticals are drugs with radiation power. They are used in nuclear medicine to diagnose cancer, for example. The company Rotop wants to invest in this area.
Bus and train travel in Central Saxony will become more expensive
Passengers in Central Saxony will soon have to adjust to higher ticket prices. Subscription customers can save money, however. Where and when prices will rise and which tickets will even be cheaper.
BMW invests millions - Leipzig plant gears up for the future
The BMW plant in Leipzig is celebrating 20 years of production - and is setting the course for the future: the car manufacturer is planning to invest a three-digit million sum in the site.
UFO reporting center provides solution for observations in Vogtland
Several people saw something strange near Schöneck at the weekend and called the police. The officers went out but found nothing. What was going on in the sky?
ZDF report shows everyday life in Dresden's Prohlis district
How do people in Prohlis experience their everyday lives? The ZDF report accompanies residents and shows what makes the district special despite the challenges.
Ministers want to strengthen winegrowers in wine crisis at meeting
Rising costs and international competition are putting pressure on the wine industry. Ministers from eight federal states want to help the industry in a Hessian monastery. What will their talks be about?
Saxony's Industry Dialogue discusses the future of mobility
How can structural change succeed in Saxony's industry? Experts discuss e-mobility, infrastructure and new value creation at the Industry Dialogue in Chemnitz.
Man hit by streetcar in Leipzig - seriously injured
A 30-year-old man falls under a streetcar at Westplatz and is seriously injured. How the accident happened and how the man is doing now.
Agra Bridge: Leipzig renews demand for tunnel
A tunnel instead of a bridge to replace the Agra Bridge - this is what the Mayor of Leipzig is advocating. However, Infrastructure Minister Kraushaar has already commissioned the planning of a bridge.
Unidentified flying object: search suspended for the time being
On Sunday, an unknown flying object over the Vogtland region raised a number of questions. Two days later, the police are still in the dark.
Airport boss: "Saxony will continue to have two airports"
How Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to survive despite the difficult situation - and what role the chip industry plays in this.
ADAC warns of truck parking offenders on Saxony's highways
In a test conducted by the ADAC, there were many trucks parked incorrectly at highway service areas in Saxony. Sometimes the trucks were parked in very dangerous zones. The situation is serious at these service stations.
Economic report: Poor mood in Lusatia
Rising energy prices, lack of impetus and weak demand: Why Lusatian companies are still treading water despite hope.
Unidentified flying object over Vogtland poses a mystery
Several people report sightings of an unknown flying object to the police in Schöneck, Saxony. Emergency services searched the area - but there was no sign of the object.
"Serious damage" - Agra Bridge has to be rebuilt
The Agra Bridge south of Leipzig is showing signs of considerable damage. It is now clear that the structure from the 1970s needs to be replaced. Commuters must expect further restrictions.
Left Party leader: End the purchase of liquid gas from Russia immediately
Despite drastic restrictions on imports, Russian gas is still flowing into Germany. Left Party leader van Aken is calling for an end to this. The reason for this is a statement by Saxony's head of government Kretschmer
Railroad line between Gera and Weischlitz closed - what now?
Trains are canceled, buses run differently: What commuters between Gera and Weischlitz need to know now - and why a historic bridge is at the center of attention.
Over-indebtedness rate in Saxony at national level
Over-indebtedness in Germany has fallen in recent years - now the trend is turning negative. The figure has also risen slightly in Saxony.
Expansion of the Franconia-Saxony main line: progress is being made
A more modern train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony? Commuters, travelers, businesses and politicians have been asking for almost three decades. Now something is happening.