Electrification of the Saxony-Franconia main line required
For the most part, the Saxony-Franconia main line is only served by diesel locomotives. This must finally change, demands Pro Bahn.
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Danger averted: Stall obligation for poultry in the Vogtland ends
Following an outbreak of avian influenza, colloquially known as bird flu, parts of the Vogtland region were required to keep poultry indoors. Now ducks, geese and chickens are allowed outside again.
Avian flu outbreak in Vogtland: domestic poultry affected
Avian influenza, colloquially known as bird flu, can cause major problems for livestock farmers. This is because it is highly contagious for domestic poultry. There is now an outbreak in Saxony.
Oktoberfest in Saxony: beer, brass band music and a sense of home
Oktoberfest is no longer just for Munich. Saxon breweries have recognized them as a sales hit - and use the spectacle to promote their beers.
Elster Valley Bridge in Vogtland reopened to rail traffic after extensive construction work
The refurbishment of the Elster Valley Bridge in Vogtland is progressing. Trains can now once again run on both tracks over the historic structure.
Christopher Street Day in Plauen: Positive outcome for the police
The LGBTQ scene highlights its rights with demonstrations on Christopher Street Day. Right-wing extremists gather to counter-protest. But unlike in Bautzen, it is limited.
Suspected case of bluetongue disease in the Vogtland region
So far, there has been no known case of the current bluetongue disease in cattle or sheep. However, the Vogtland district has now reported a suspected case.
Municipalities and transport companies demand more money for public transport
In an open letter, Saxon cities are pressing for more support from the Free State for local transport. Without additional funding, there is a threat of service cuts.
Kretschmer: Saxony and Bavaria benefit from each other
Saxony's Minister President meets his Bavarian counterpart. And stresses that the two states can learn a lot from each other when it comes to the rural doctor programme and cutting red tape.
Many donations to save the remains of the destroyed synagogue
The preservation of the outer wall of the former synagogue in Plauen has taken a step forward. An appeal for donations has already raised 18,253 euros, the city announced on Monday. The goal of the crowdfunding project called "Bruchstelle 1938" was 15,000 euros.As the costs are difficult to estimate ..
Conflict over finances defused: agreement on key points
Local authorities and rural districts are groaning under increasing financial burdens, especially in terms of social benefits. So far, the Ministry of Finance has remained intransigent. Now there are signs that the situation is easing.
Vogtland district council insists on solution
In the face of a dramatic financial imbalance, Saxony's rural districts are calling for a swift solution to the problem. "Even if we were to reduce voluntary expenditure completely to zero, we would no longer be able to balance the deficit. This would kill off the district," said Vogtland District A ..
Vogtland district council rejects addendum
The municipalities and districts in Saxony are running out of money. High social benefits in particular are putting a strain on their coffers. This is why the focus is on the federal government and the state of Saxony.
Fairy tales, musicals and westerns - theater in open-air season
In the warmer months of the year, many people enjoy an evening at the theater in the open air. And the theaters use the season for many an opulent performance. Plays for the whole family are particularly popular.
Fairy tales, musicals and westerns - theater in open-air season
In the warmer months of the year, many people enjoy an evening at the theater in the open air. And the theaters use the season for many an opulent performance. Plays for the whole family are particularly popular.
City of Plauen prepares sandbags due to heavy rain
City of Plauen in the Vogtland district prepares sandbags due to heavy rain. Citizens can collect sandbags by appointment.
Two women slightly injured in rear-end collision in Plauen
Two women were slightly injured in a rear-end collision in Plauen. On Monday afternoon, a 35-year-old female driver rear-ended the car of a 20-year-old woman in front of her, probably due to carelessness, police reported on Tuesday morning. According to the information, both suffered minor injuries ..
Two women slightly injured in rear-end collision in Plauen
Two women were slightly injured in a rear-end collision in Plauen. On Monday afternoon, a 35-year-old female driver rear-ended the car of a 20-year-old woman in front of her, probably due to carelessness, police reported on Tuesday morning. According to the information, both suffered minor injuries ..
Two women slightly injured in rear-end collision in Plauen
Two women were slightly injured in a rear-end collision in Plauen when a driver rear-ended a car in front of her.
Vogtland district imposes budget freeze due to social spending
The Vogtland district has issued a temporary budget freeze due to rising social spending. This mainly affects voluntary services in culture and sport, the district office announced on Tuesday. According to initial estimates, the deficit in the social sector will amount to more than 22 million euros ..
Theater Plauen-Zwickau thematizes election in new repertoire
Theater Plauen-Zwickau is planning the next season under the motto "WAS MACHT MACHT". And wants to make a statement in the election year 2024.
War munitions found in the Weiße Elster
A walker in Plauen (Vogtlandkreis) has discovered a tank shell in the Weiße Elster. The man noticed a suspicious object in the water from a bridge on Sunday, which looked like munitions of war, the police announced on Monday. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service was able to recover the 40-millime ..
Plauen wants to save remains of destroyed synagogue
A former site of Nazi horror is to become a memorial: Remains of the wall of the Plauen synagogue survived the destruction during the November pogroms of 1938. An appeal for donations is intended to save them.
Vogtlandkreis issues payment card for asylum seekers from April
From April, asylum seekers in the Vogtland district will receive a payment card instead of cash. As the district administration office in Plauen announced on Wednesday, this is intended to counter possible misuse and the outflow of money to the countries of origin. In future, each asylum seeker will ..
Asylum seekers in Vogtlandkreis will receive payment cards instead of cash from April
Asylum seekers in the Vogtland district will receive payment cards instead of cash from April to prevent misuse. District office orders 800 cards.
Saxony Cup: Dresden only wins on penalties
Dynamo Dresden will probably reach the DFB Cup via the league. But even without the pressure, the favorites had an unexpectedly difficult time in the state cup in Plauen.
More children in Vogtland fall ill with measles
The measles outbreak among children in Vogtland has spread. Two more children have fallen ill this week, the district office announced on Friday in response to an inquiry. We are talking about mild cases of the disease. It is highly likely that they were in contact with the two previously affected f ..
Schoolchildren without measles vaccination: fines for parents
Since 2020, children who go to kindergarten or school must be immune to measles. However, not all parents vaccinate their children, as a recent outbreak has shown. They face fines.
Measles outbreak in Vogtland: children not sufficiently vaccinated affected
Children in Vogtland fall ill with measles due to lack of vaccination. Health department takes measures.
Measles outbreak: children were not sufficiently vaccinated
For some years now, children attending kindergarten or school have been required to show proof of vaccination against measles. However, this is not always the case.
Major measles outbreak in the Vogtland district
The Robert Koch Institute counted no measles cases in Saxony in the whole of 2023. However, there has now been a major outbreak of the infectious disease in the state.
Blockades at farmers' protests in the Zwickau district lead to unlawful actions by road users
Blockades in the course of the farmers' protests against the federal government's austerity measures have led to unlawful actions by road users.
New director at the Vogtland Museum plans digital offensive
The new year begins with a change of management at the Vogtland Museum in Plauen. The new director wants to use computers to bring the mass of objects that have been lying dormant in depots into the light.
Two women injured in traffic accident in Plauen
Two women were injured when their two cars collided in Plauen in the Vogtland district. A 23-year-old woman disregarded the right of way of a 22-year-old female driver when turning on Thursday evening, police said on Friday night. Both drivers were taken to hospital.Copyright 2023, dpa (www.dpa.de). ..
Suspected bomb in Plauen: Experts alerted
Experts from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service are alerted to a suspected bomb in Plauen
Onset of winter leads to disruptions in rail traffic in the Vogtland region
Onset of winter causes delays and cancellations on the Vogtland network.
Commuters in Saxony mainly work in large cities
One million commuters in Saxony work primarily in Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz. There are also attractive workplaces in Görlitz, Plauen and Schkeuditz.