Minister presidents call for measures to combat high energy costs
The heads of the federal states are concerned about the automotive and chemical industries in Germany. To support this, they are making numerous demands in energy policy.
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Numerous citizen's allowance households in Saxony pay on top
Those who receive citizen's allowance receive additional support with rent and heating. However, this is often not enough, especially for families and in Saxony's large cities.
Building permits in central Germany down significantly
The BFW warns of a dramatic decline in building permits in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia of more than 28 percent. The reasons are rising construction costs and economic uncertainties.
Saxony: High costs for the removal of illegal graffiti in Dresden
The removal of illegal graffiti from public buildings costs Saxony's state capital Dresden tens of thousands of euros every year. This year alone, contracts worth a total of 60,000 euros have already been awarded, as the city hall announced on Monday.
Saxony's housing cooperatives are investing more, but building fewer apartments
Despite higher investments, Saxony's housing cooperatives built fewer apartments last year. The increases in construction costs lead to less construction output and pose a challenge.
Rising costs and staff shortages put a strain on pharmacies in Saxony
Every tenth pharmacy in Saxony is in the red, a third is in financial difficulties. Staff shortages and e-prescriptions are additional challenges.
Model train fans are spending less money on their hobby
Model train fans in Germany reduce spending due to increased cost of living Manufacturer Piko records weaker sales in 2023.
Leipzig Zoo raises prices
For the first time in four years, Leipzig Zoo is increasing prices by 1 euro per ticket for children and adults and by 4 euros for the family ticket.
☢️ Nuclear power vs. 🌬️ Wind power: a detailed comparison of costs and performance 💰📊
Comparison of nuclear and wind energy: costs, performance and environment - an insight into two central energy sources of our time.
Numerous pharmacies in eastern Germany remain closed in protest
On Wednesday, up to 3,000 pharmacies in eastern Germany will remain closed to protest against the federal government's healthcare policy. Pharmacies are under immense economic pressure.
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.
Budget in Leipzig at limits: Financing the energy and transport turnaround a challenge
The additional costs for the energy and transport turnaround are pushing the budget in Leipzig and other municipalities to its limits. The mayor is calling for financial support from the federal and state governments.
Verbio: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fall by more than half
Verbio reports that earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fell by more than half to 240 million euros in the past fiscal year.
Verbio with sharp drop in profits due to high costs and low sales prices
Verbio recorded a profit decline of more than 50% in the last fiscal year, due to increased energy and raw material costs as well as lower sales prices.
BGH decides on costs for safekeeping of towed vehicle
In mid-November, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) will decide how much money a car owner has to pay for the safekeeping of a privately towed vehicle.