Potato flood in Berlin - 22 tons for the food bank
Buffer or soup? Many Berliners will be asking themselves this question more often now. Tons of potatoes have arrived from a rescue operation in Saxony and need to be distributed and processed.
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.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke concludes major order in China
Premiere for EFW: Eight passenger jets are converted into cargo giants in Dresden and delivered to China.
Leipzig transport companies break 170 million mark
For the first time, Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe transported more than 170 million passengers - a new record. The measures that have contributed to this growth.
Glass and porcelain: protection for regional industrial products
Until now, there has been no protection of regional origin for products from trade and industry. This is now changing - Thuringia and Saxony can benefit from this.
Tunnel closure on the A4 is lifted
Clear road ahead after almost two years of renovation: the last closure in the Königshainer Berge tunnel is lifted this evening.
Tunnel closure on the A4 is lifted
Clear road ahead after almost two years of renovation: the last closure in the Königshainer Berge tunnel is lifted this evening.
13 new turbines: Saxony remains a latecomer in wind power
The Saxon wind farm is the oldest in Germany. The Free State contributes around 1.2 percent of new capacity to the construction of new turbines - one of the lowest figures ever.
So far no funding for rail project to Saxony
The "Central Germany Link" was supposed to provide fast connections from west to east. However, the Ministry of Transport has yet to make a financial commitment. Saxony's Greens speak of a "breach of promise".
So far no funding for rail project to Saxony
The "Central Germany Link" was supposed to provide fast connections from west to east. However, the Ministry of Transport has yet to make a financial commitment. Saxony's Greens speak of a "breach of promise".
Study: Saxony lacks tens of thousands of social housing units by 2035
According to a study, the demand for social housing in Saxony is increasing significantly. In order to meet this demand, the Free State would have to increase the number almost ninefold by 2035.
4,000 tons of potatoes left behind - food banks benefit
A farm from Frohburg was left with around 4,000 tons of potatoes. Part of the harvest is now to go to food banks in Saxony and Thuringia.
Forecast: Saxony in second place for rising heating costs
Cold snaps and higher prices are leading to higher heating costs in Saxony. How badly different types of heating are affected and what an energy service provider predicts.
Report: Saxony CDU wants to ban solar installations in forests
Saxony's CDU wants to prevent forests from being cleared for solar power plants nationwide. According to media reports, a corresponding motion is planned for the CDU party conference.
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.
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.