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The Iran conflict has caused prices for diesel and petrol to explode in the meantime. In April, the average worker had to work for five minutes to buy a liter of petrol.

EnviaM wants to keep gas prices stable for customers

Despite crises and price jumps, the gas price for EnviaM customers remains stable for the time being - but new customers are hit harder. This is what's behind it. | more

Criticism from Brandenburg of Reiche's power plant plans

During her visit to Lusatia, Federal Economics Minister Reiche assured Lusatia that gas-fired power plants would be built. There are now concrete plans - which are viewed critically in Brandenburg. | more

Kino-Samstag in Zittau: Filmpalast zeigt 7000-km Radreise-Doku kostenfrei

Am 9. Mai zeigt das EU-Parlament in Zittau einen 90-minütigen Rad-Doku-Film. Mit Markus Weinberg und Matthias Ecke folgt danach eine Diskussion. | more

Fewer electricity curtailments in eastern Germany

More electricity from sun and wind - but not all of it ends up in the grid. This also has consequences for electricity customers. Less electricity is being switched off in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. | more

Saxony's foundries sound the alarm over energy costs

High energy costs and import pressure are putting pressure on Saxony's foundries. What the industry is now demanding. | more

Free electricity for e-cars? Stock exchange sees new opportunities

When the sun and wind supply more electricity than is needed, prices sometimes slip into negative territory. The first consumers are benefiting from this - and this could increase significantly in the future. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Old wind turbine becomes new kitchen

Wind turbines produce clean electricity. But what happens to their huge rotor blades when they are no longer needed? Researchers at HTWK Leipzig have a surprising answer: they turn them into a kitchen. An EU research project shows how this works and what's behind it. | more

Kretschmer: "Germany is just driving itself down"

According to CDU federal deputy leader Michael Kretschmer, Germany's current energy and climate policy is leading the country into a "valley of death". He is calling for cheaper electricity and cites Poland as a role model. | 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

British help with construction of mini-nuclear power plant in Czech Republic

A first test project for a small nuclear power plant near the Bavarian border is to be realized in the Czech Republic. A British company is involved. | more

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

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

This is how much fuel prices have risen in Saxony

Fuel prices in Saxony rose significantly in the first quarter. The war in Iran was particularly noticeable in March, according to the State Statistical Office. | more

Protest for the energy transition: Fridays for Future demonstrates throughout Germany on April 24

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. | 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

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

Saxony fills up in the nationwide price midfield

How expensive is refueling in Saxony at the moment? A new analysis shows where Saxony stands - and where drivers pay significantly more. | more

Kino-Samstag in Zittau: Filmpalast zeigt 7000-km Radreise-Doku kostenfrei

Am 9. Mai zeigt das EU-Parlament in Zittau einen 90-minütigen Rad-Doku-Film. Mit Markus Weinberg und Matthias Ecke folgt danach eine Diskussion. | more

Inside plasma: how atoms lose their electrons

A hair-thin copper wire is struck by one of the world’s most powerful lasers – and vaporizes in trillionths of a second. Dresden researchers have captured the process in unprecedented detail, with implications for future fusion reactors. | more

Pact to stabilize chemical industry in eastern Germany

The chemical industry is under pressure - now politicians, business and trade unions want to take countermeasures. What's behind the new pact for eastern Germany. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Kretschmer on relief package: Not the solution

1,000 euro premium a mockery? Why Kretschmer is disappointed with the German government. | 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

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 welcome relief - criticism of two-month deadline

17 cents less per liter of fuel for two months - but is that enough? Trade and commerce are demanding more. | more

This is how much fuel Saxony is allowed to store in the garage

Anyone who wants to store diesel or petrol at home must adhere to clear rules. What the Saxon garage regulations say about this and why hoarding is risky. | 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

Saxony's farmers' association welcomes relief on energy costs

17 cents less per liter - but is that enough? Why Farmers' President Krawczyk is nevertheless calling for clarity on the agricultural diesel rule and what this means for farms. | more

Construction sites a particularly frequent target for diesel thieves

Despite high fuel prices, there has been no major increase in fuel theft - but thieves keep striking on construction sites. In one case, they took 13,000 liters of diesel. | 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

Saxony CDU backs Reiche in fuel price dispute

What to do in the face of high fuel prices? CDU and SPD in the federal government argue. The Saxon CDU/CSU is determined. | more

Sachsenenergie sees no future for pumped storage plant

There is no future for the almost 100-year-old pumped storage plant in Niederwartha. What does this mean for the popular reservoir near Dresden? | more

Kino-Samstag in Zittau: Filmpalast zeigt 7000-km Radreise-Doku kostenfrei

Am 9. Mai zeigt das EU-Parlament in Zittau einen 90-minütigen Rad-Doku-Film. Mit Markus Weinberg und Matthias Ecke folgt danach eine Diskussion. | more

Mitnetz plans investments of over 500 million

The network operator is investing large sums to meet the increasing demand. One major project concerns Leipzig/Halle Airport. | more

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