Kretschmer: EU decision on Russian gas a mistake
Saxony's Prime Minister criticizes the EU's withdrawal from Russian gas. He considers the decision to be symbolic politics.
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.
Heiterblick hopes to be rescued - search for investors almost complete
Leipzig streetcar builder Heiterblick is negotiating with several investors. Who could save the company? The search for investors reaches a decisive phase.
Starting signal for new road projects in eastern Germany
Billions for new roads: Which projects in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia can now begin and what this means for commuters.
Ryanair return? Saxony pushes for lower flight taxes
Ryanair gone, losses in the millions, looming financial gap: Why Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports fear for their future - and how Kretschmer is pushing for greater competitiveness compared to Prague.
Housing associations in the south-east under pressure to renovate
In the south-east, the cost of refurbishment is rising while rents remain low. Housing associations warn: without new subsidy models, the housing stock threatens to become a burden.
Timetable change brings changes to Abellio services
The timetable change brings new transfers, changed departure times and shorter journey times. What will change for passengers and commuters on Abellio trains.
More young people start craft training in East Saxony
Apprenticeship contracts in the skilled trades are increasing in East Saxony. Why many young people are choosing regional companies and what opportunities they offer.
No money from the federal government for Saxon railroad lines - criticism
The 2026 federal budget is a done deal. But no money is planned for Saxon railroad lines. This is causing resentment and criticism in the Free State.
Dresden stollen bakers assemble XXL Striezel
Sweet, huge, mighty: Dresden bakers have put together their traditional giant stollen. If you want a piece of it, you have to come to the Striezelmarkt next Saturday.
Dresden stollen bakers assemble XXL Striezel
Sweet, huge, mighty: Dresden bakers have put together their traditional giant stollen. If you want a piece of it, you have to come to the Striezelmarkt next Saturday.
Galloping across the A4 - police stop runaway horses
The scene is reminiscent of some western movies: Several patrol cars are chasing two horses that have escaped from a paddock along roads in eastern Thuringia.
Fewer highway accidents involving trucks in Saxony
There were hundreds of accidents involving trucks on Saxony's highways last year. One section in particular is frequently affected. But the number is falling. The Ministry of the Interior gives reasons.
Dozens of violations during traffic checks at the Agra Bridge
Too heavy, too fast: the police have found a number of violations during checks on the Agra Bridge. Why the rules for vehicles over 3.5 tons are particularly strict.
Eastern countries want to develop hydrogen network together
The eastern German states want to benefit from green hydrogen together. A study is to show how municipalities and industry can catch up.
New supercapacitor factory opened near Leipzig
420 new jobs, 220 million euros and a material without critical raw materials: How the "SuperFactory" near Leipzig wants to shake up Europe's electricity grids and green markets.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment in eastern German economy improves
Sometimes the sky brightens, sometimes it darkens over eastern Germany's economy. The business climate index of the Ifo Institute in Dresden provides information on this. The mood improved in November.
Inflation in Saxony: Prices for electricity and butter fall
Advent, Advent - butter and flour are cheaper, but cocoa powder and almonds are hitting the cash register. Which products are particularly expensive in Saxony right now.
Finance Minister Piwarz: New debt will not solve problems
Saxony's finance minister is skeptical about taking on new debt. How Saxony wants to save money and modernize its administration instead.
Excavator at the GDR adventure pool SEZ in Berlin - preparation for demolition
For a long time, Berlin argued about the future of the site with the GDR's flagship adventure pool. Now apartments are to be built.
Concern for the Central German chemical triangle
Is an entire region on the brink of collapse? Politicians are sounding the alarm because companies are pulling out - with consequences for an entire sector of the economy.
LWB plans to build 800 new apartments in Leipzig next year
Leipzig's municipal housing association continues to focus on new construction. Why serial construction should also play a major role.
Inventory of insolvent solar manufacturer to be auctioned off
From desks to high-tech equipment: everything that goes under the hammer at Meyer Burger's sale. The auctions end in December.
Job cuts at Wacker - effects for Nünchritz unclear
Across the Group, almost one in ten jobs is to be cut. The company operates Saxony's largest chemical plant in Nünchritz.
Timetable change brings new lines and times for local transport
New routes, adjusted departure times and changes to bus and rail services: the timetable change brings numerous innovations for passengers in the Central German Transport Association.
Record losses at Saxony's airports
A loss of 53.5 million euros: Saxony's airports report their worst result to date. What's behind the red figures.
Full closure of bridge over tracks in Bad Schandau before the end
The work on the slope went faster than expected: cars can already drive over the railroad bridge again today.
Insolvency application: eSchwalbe has crashed
The Munich-based company Govecs has been manufacturing electric scooters under the name of the moped brand popular in the GDR for several years. Now it has to go to insolvency court.
Commercial construction booms in the East - public construction weakens
The East German construction industry is reporting more orders - mainly thanks to individual large-scale projects. How this is affecting commercial construction, residential construction and public construction.
Train chaos between Prague and Dresden
More than 90 minutes delay and canceled trains: A damaged overhead line is causing problems. How long will the disruption last?