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One week after the major nationwide demonstrations with over 80,000 participants, Fridays for Future is calling for decentralized actions in dozens of cities on 24 April 2026 - including Saxony. The background to this is an escalating debate about the future of German energy policy.

Who is EPH? Why FFF is demonstrating in Dresden today

The Czech energy group EPH, together with LEAG and MIBRAG, controls large parts of the East German lignite industry - and is now planning to invest in new gas-fired power plants. Fridays for Future is taking to the streets in Dresden today as part of an international week of action that is targeting EPH and its main shareholder Daniel Křetínský across Europe for the first time. | more

Water under pressure: How research is testing solutions

Water is often taken for granted – until it becomes scarce. Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf are working in Leipzig and along the Elbe to better understand how water systems can be secured in the future. Backed by around nine million euros in funding and new research approaches, they are exploring ways to make cities and rivers more resilient to climate change. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

More than five million young trees to be planted

More mixed forest, less spruce: Saxony is pushing ahead with forest conversion. But there are challenges. | more

Wood for climate protection: study shows a new path

An international study involving the German Biomass Research Center in Leipzig shows how using wood waste first in products and later for energy – with CO₂ stored underground – could help achieve climate neutrality. | more

What do the new energy efficiency plans mean for the East?

The Federal Ministry of Energy has presented a new draft for the Energy Efficiency Act and submitted it for consultation. Planned relaxations could also affect the use of waste heat in the east. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

Tens of thousands expected: Germany demonstrates for the energy transition

On April 18, people will take to the streets in four major German cities - for solar and wind power and against the energy policy of Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU). The demonstrations coincide with one of the most heated energy policy debates in years. | more

Kretschmer opens Agra with appeal for eastern agriculture

Saxony's head of government opened Agra with clear words on the importance of agriculture. In addition to technology and animal husbandry, the focus is also on political conflicts. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

The ice is melting: Saxon researchers measure glacier retreat in Patagonia

The ice in Patagonia is disappearing due to climate change. Researchers from Dresden and Leipzig are now using high-precision technology to measure how quickly this is happening. | more

Less fertilizer, same harvest? Nitrate dispute comes to a head

Stricter rules, rising prices and contaminated groundwater: for farmers in the East, fertilizing is becoming a balancing act. There is no simple solution in sight. | more

Hightech für mehr Sicherheit im Alter

VmedD bringt moderne Radartechnologie dorthin, wo sie wirklich gebraucht wird: In die eigenen vier Wände. Denn der Wunsch ist klar: So lange wie möglich selbstständig zu Hause wohnen. Gleichzeitig wächst bei Angehörigen die Sorge vor unbemerkten Stürzen oder nächtlichen Notfällen. Genau hier verbindet VmedD innovative Sensortechnik mit echter Alltagstauglichkeit – für mehr Sicherheit im Alter. | more

Less fertilizer, same harvest? Nitrate dispute comes to a head

Stricter rules, rising prices and contaminated groundwater: for farmers in the East, fertilizing is becoming a balancing act. There is no simple solution in sight. | more

Water crisis hits the poorest particularly hard

Water is becoming scarce in many cities. A new study shows that poor people in particular suffer from this and often pay the most. Researchers from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research were involved in the study. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Associations insist on a stop to CO2 levies for companies

Rising prices are putting companies and consumers under pressure. Three central German associations see political causes - and are calling for fundamental changes. | more

Clean aviation: TU Dresden unveils flying test laboratory in Lusatia

Flying without kerosene – is that possible? In Kamenz, TU Dresden is testing how climate-friendly propulsion systems perform in real flight. A new research aircraft aims to bridge the gap between lab experiments and real-world use. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

Start of cross-border district heating project in Görlitz

Bus line, European city ticket, bridge park: Görlitz and Zgorzelec are already linked by several projects across the German-Polish border. Another ambitious project is now being added. | more

New study shows extreme climate risks even at 2°C warming

The two-degree target is widely seen as a safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change. But researchers from Leipzig and Dresden warn this confidence may be misplaced. Their study shows that extreme impacts – from droughts and wildfires to urban flooding – are possible even at moderate warming. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Great Barrier Reef in the Panometer Dresden: A different perspective as food for thought

Yadegar Asisi opens the 360° panorama 'Great Barrier Reef' in the Panometer Dresden with improved lighting, composed sound and scientific accompaniment - impressive and cautionary at the same time. | more

Plants cannot keep up with climate change

A silent change is underway on Europe’s mountain peaks. Cold-loving plants are disappearing there five times faster than in meadows or forests. In an international study, researchers from iDiv Leipzig and the Universities of Jena and Leipzig show that plant communities are not keeping pace with rising temperatures. Their findings suggest that the most visible changes may still be to come. | more

Hightech für mehr Sicherheit im Alter

VmedD bringt moderne Radartechnologie dorthin, wo sie wirklich gebraucht wird: In die eigenen vier Wände. Denn der Wunsch ist klar: So lange wie möglich selbstständig zu Hause wohnen. Gleichzeitig wächst bei Angehörigen die Sorge vor unbemerkten Stürzen oder nächtlichen Notfällen. Genau hier verbindet VmedD innovative Sensortechnik mit echter Alltagstauglichkeit – für mehr Sicherheit im Alter. | more

Arctic warming: Leipzig researchers study clouds over Arctic sea ice

The Arctic is warming faster than any other region on Earth. An international research team, including scientists from Leipzig University, is now flying over Arctic sea ice to understand the role clouds play in this rapid warming. The polar research aircraft Polar 5 will reveal what satellites cannot measure. | more

Study: Climate neutrality technically possible, but faces hurdles

The technologies are there - but grids, permits and electricity prices are slowing down the transformation of the economy. A study shows what opportunities companies have and where there are obstacles. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Car sharing provider Teilauto continues to grow

More users, more vehicles and new locations: the car-sharing provider Teilauto continues to expand its range. At the same time, the industry is facing rising costs. | more

Bark beetles, fires and storms: forest damage could double by 2100

Bare slopes, dead spruce trees and brown patches: the damage in Europe’s forests is already visible today. A new study now shows how the situation could develop in the coming decades. The figures are alarming. For the first time, an international research team involving TU Dresden has calculated how fires, storms and bark beetles could shape Europe’s forests by 2100. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

Study: Many companies only at the beginning of decarbonization

Saxony's economy is to become climate-neutral by 2045. However, a new study shows that many small and medium-sized companies are still at the beginning of the transition. | more

The digital soil consultant: research shows farmers what is happening under their fields

Which crop rotation protects the soil? What uses less fertilizer? A new, free online tool from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig helps farmers to answer such questions - before they make mistakes that cost them years. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

East German cities warn of billion-euro shortfall in heating transition

East German cities are under great pressure due to the planned reform of the heating law. They see the expansion of district heating at risk. In addition, local authorities are lacking billions for implementation. | more

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