Six licenses for cannabis cultivation associations so far
After the legalization of cannabis, there were 15 applications from cultivation associations in Saxony-Anhalt. Not all of them have been approved yet.
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Saxony's library association warns of difficulties due to lack of staff and funding
Public libraries are Saxony's most visited cultural and educational institutions. People don't just go there to learn and work.
Stephan Meyer new president of the state tourism association
There has been a change at the top of the state tourism association. The new president emphasizes the economic importance of the industry.
Görlitz cannabis club is the first in Saxony to be approved
Since July, clubs in Saxony have been able to submit applications to grow cannabis. Eleven clubs have done so, and now the first approval has been granted to a club in Görlitz. More are to follow.
East German construction industry association urges rapid formation of government in Saxony
Thoroughness before speed is Michael Kretschmer's motto for forming a government. The economy wants stable conditions quickly so that things can pick up again.
TU Chemnitz becomes scientific partner of the German Ski Association
Top-class sport is hardly conceivable today without science. The German Ski Association is now relying on the expertise of researchers from Chemnitz.
Sterntaler Prize 2024 awarded for the "KOMMunity Kids" initiative in Dresden
Saxony honors civil society efforts to integrate young people with a migration background. The Sterntaler Prize is awarded by the Kinderschutzbund and the Free State of Saxony.
Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen plans to invest in new railroad depot and trains
In the Chemnitz model, several lines connect the city with the surrounding area. The trains use railroad and streetcar lines. A new depot is now to be built for this purpose.
Saxony Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians launches initiative to recruit GPs
There is a shortage of GPs in Saxony, especially in rural areas. The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians is now launching a campaign.
Cannabis cultivation in Saxony: applications received manageable
Following the easing of restrictions on cannabis, the first communities in Saxony have submitted applications for cultivation. The first permits are not expected until the end of September at the earliest.
Cannabis cultivation in Saxony: applications received manageable
Following the easing of restrictions on cannabis, the first communities in Saxony have submitted applications for cultivation. The first permits are not expected until the end of September at the earliest.
State Medical Association conducts specialist language examinations for foreign doctors in Saxony
There is a shortage of doctors in Saxony. Foreign doctors are only allowed to practise if they are proficient in German - for clear communication with patients and colleagues.
Report on the neutrality requirement criticizes the Court of Auditors
What about the neutrality requirement during and after the allocation of funding to associations? An expert opinion has dealt with such questions. It contradicts the opinion of the Court of Audit.
Funding committee: associations fear data protection deficiencies
An investigation committee in the state parliament is examining the funding practices of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The documents are also said to contain personal data of association employees. This is causing unrest.
Saxon health resorts and resorts demand compensation for additional costs
Tourism and spa association in Saxony calls for financial support for spas and resorts to secure their future
From Dresden to the world: World Trade Center Association presents business network
The World Trade Center Association strengthens its presence in Germany and Europe and presents the potential of its global network at the WTC Dresden.
Saxony Winegrowers' Association expects yield losses of 34 million euros
Damage caused by late frosts leads to yield losses of around 34 million euros in the Saxony Winegrowers' Association.
Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony warns of threat to outpatient medical care
The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony believes that outpatient medical care in the state is at risk as more and more practices are on the verge of closing. The reasons for this include excessive bureaucracy and immature digitalization measures.
Alida-Nadine Kühne is Saxony's new flower queen
22-year-old pharmacy student from Döbeln crowned Blossom Queen. Represents the Fruit Growers' Association of Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt.
Passenger association Pro Bahn calls for student Germany ticket as an upgrade option for Saxony
The passenger association Pro Bahn is calling for the introduction of a student Germany ticket in Saxony as an upgrade option to the education ticket in order to offer students a cost-effective way to travel throughout Germany.
Saxon GP association calls for consequences due to technical problems in doctors' surgeries
The chairman of the Saxon Association of General Practitioners criticizes the constant failures of the telematics infrastructure in doctors' practices and demands consequences from legislators.
Werteunion founds third state association in Saxony
The Werteunion wants to found its third state association in Saxony and prepare for the state elections in September.
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer honored as university lecturer of the year
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer has been named "University Lecturer of the Year" at a gala in Berlin. He received the award from the German University Association and was honored for his exceptional commitment and research work.
Saxony's farmers' association stops blockades for the time being
The farmers' association in Saxony wants to stop the blockades at highway entrances and important roads for the time being. Farmers' president Torsten Krawczyk summed up the week of action as a success.
Farmers' association gives agriculture minister ultimatum over EU direct payments
In the dispute over EU direct payments, the state farmers' association has issued an ultimatum to Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther.
Saxony's startup scene defies the downward trend - A look at the figures for 2023
The economy may be weakening overall, but Saxony is showing resilience in the startup sector: with 91 new startups in 2023, the Free State recorded almost 30% more young companies than in the previous year, bucking the Germany-wide trend, which showed a decline of 5%.The new report by the Startup As ..
Lack of willingness to engage in dialog: Kretschmer accuses federal government of dealing with farmers' protests
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the federal government for its lack of willingness to engage in dialogue in dealing with the farmers' protests. Kretschmer is calling for more explanations from the coalition government in Berlin. The government's measures are inadequate.
CDU and state farmers' association criticize policy of the traffic light coalition in the federal government
The CDU leadership in Saxony is harshly critical of the policies of the traffic light coalition in the federal government. Minister President Michael Kretschmer emphasizes the need to focus on growth and supports the demands of farmers.
Saxony's tourism industry on the upswing after difficult coronavirus years
Saxony's tourism industry is still on the upswing after the difficult coronavirus years. Culture Minister Barbara Klepsch provides insights into the current tourism figures and notes that the Free State has not yet fully caught up, but is on the right track.
Saxon state association of miners', smelters' and miners' clubs receives 50,000 euros in funding
The Saxon State Association of Miners', Metallurgical and Miners' Associations will receive 50,000 euros from the Free State budget this year.
Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities calls for additional funding for local authorities
The Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities (Sächsischer Städte- und Gemeindetag - SSG) has lamented the increasing financial deficits of local authorities and called for additional funding for refugee costs, among other things.