Local transport tickets in eastern Saxony more expensive from August
Transport companies are struggling with rising costs. Passengers are now feeling the effects. The good news: the ZVON service is being expanded on two lines.
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Transport companies are struggling with rising costs. Passengers are now feeling the effects. The good news: the ZVON service is being expanded on two lines.
Leipzig and Dresden are considered the most expensive cities in Saxony, also in terms of housing. An analysis from Leipzig shows that real estate prices rose in the previous year.
Energy prices are falling. However, consumers still had to dig deeper into their pockets than a year ago.
Resident parking remains cheap in many cities. If Deutsche Umwelthilfe has its way, this should change. This could soon be the case in Dresden.
Dresden and Leipzig are considered the most expensive cities in Saxony, also in terms of housing. An analysis from Dresden shows that real estate prices remained largely the same in the previous year.
Higher waste disposal charges, but discounts on clothing: The rate of inflation in Saxony fell in January.
The number of cattle and pigs in Saxony has recently fallen to its lowest level since 1992. The farmers' association is hoping for a trend reversal and is calling for relief for livestock farmers.
Nursing home costs and rents are particularly high: consumer prices in Saxony rose in 2024 compared to the previous year. Only fuels were slightly cheaper on average over the year.
Building remains expensive in Saxony. Compared to the previous year, house builders have to dig deeper into their pockets. But prices are no longer rising as quickly.
Those who earn well but have a low cost of living can afford more. Saxony tends to lag behind the rest of Germany in terms of purchasing power. Three cities fare particularly badly.
A visit to a restaurant or hotel and a winter check for cars and bicycles have become more expensive in Saxony. The inflation rate increased again in October.
Prices for fresh, local geese remain stable this year. Anyone who values regional products should order early.
Sachsenenergie customers do not have to expect additional costs for their gas consumption in the coming winter despite rising network charges. The company promises stable prices.
The East German energy supplier EnviaM has around 1.2 million customers. They can look forward to a little relief for their household budget. There is a reason for this.
Going to a restaurant, insurance and social services have become more expensive in Saxony. Overall, however, the inflation rate is falling slightly.
Fuel, air travel or the purchase of bicycles: Consumer prices in Saxony are falling compared to the previous month.
Some Christmas tree producers in Saxony are expecting prices to rise in 2024. Nevertheless, the Christmas tree should remain affordable for everyone.
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.
Consumer prices in Saxony are once again above the three percent mark. There is currently no clear trend in inflation.
Passengers in the Dresden area must be prepared for higher prices on local transport
The prices for trips on the Harz narrow-gauge railroads will rise on March 1, including for the Harzquerbahn and Selketalbahn.
The prices for travel on the Harz narrow-gauge railroads will increase on March 1. Reasons and details of the fare adjustment.
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.
Construction prices in Saxony have risen by 10.5 percent compared to the previous year. By 2022, prices had already risen by 21.4 percent.
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.
Saxony's Economics Minister Martin Dulig and representatives of the steel industry are calling for a swift agreement on a reduced industrial electricity price. The steel industry is facing enormous challenges.
Despite inflation and price increases, the gingerbread makers in Pulsnitz do not notice any decrease in demand. Customers continue to signal their willingness to spend money on gingerbread.
Several German states are calling for better support for domestic manufacturers in light of a glut of solar modules from China. Saxony's ten-point plan calls for, among other things, better support for production and research and a ban on goods from forced labor.