Buses and trains in the Dresden region will become more expensive
Local transport prices have been rising for many years. In the area covered by the Upper Elbe Transport Association, bus and train travel will become more expensive again from April.
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Gas prices for Sachsenenergie customers remain stable despite rising costs
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.
Construction prices in Saxony continue to rise
Building remains expensive in Saxony. Compared to the previous year, house builders have to dig deeper into their pockets.
German School Award: Great joy in Leipzig about the final round
Geschwister-Scholl-Grundschule has made it to the final of the German School Award. The winner of the main prize will be decided in October.
German School Award: Great joy in Leipzig about the final round
Geschwister-Scholl-Grundschule has made it to the final of the German School Award. The winner of the main prize will be decided in October.
Konsum Leipzig records sales growth and membership increase
The cooperative food retailer Konsum Leipzig recorded sales of over 200 million euros and an increase of 30,000 members in the last financial year.
Saxony increases funding for local public transport
Saxony is providing additional money for municipal transport associations to counteract cost increases in local public transport.
Saxony increases funding for public transport - improving planning and funding security for municipal transport associations
Saxony secures additional funding for municipal transport associations and aims to improve planning and funding security in local public transport.
Inflation rate in Saxony above 3 percent
Consumer prices in Saxony are rising somewhat more sharply again. Compared to the previous year, some services have become considerably more expensive.
Slight rise in inflation in Saxony in April
Inflation in Saxony rose to 2.7 percent in April. Housing and energy prices mainly responsible.
Inflation remains below three percent in Saxony
The inflation rate in Saxony rose slightly again in April, with annual inflation at 2.7 percent. Compared to March, prices rose by 0.6%.
German School Award 2024: School with a zoo hopes for success
The Thomas Müntzer Primary School in Schkeuditz, north of Leipzig, wants to score points at this year's German School Award with its unique concept. "The judges already visited us on April 8 and 9 and were very impressed by our concept in terms of the school community, integration and the involvemen ..
Rental prices for agricultural land well below the national average
Farmers in Bavaria leased two thirds of the agricultural land used in 2023. The prices for this are comparatively low. The front-runner NRW paid more than twice as much.
Beer prices in Saxony rise at the start of the beer garden season
Beer lovers in Saxony must be prepared for higher prices, as purchase prices have risen and VAT is back at 19 percent.
Dehoga: Beer prices in Saxon restaurants have risen
The early summer temperatures are making people in Saxony thirsty. However, they have to dig deeper into their pockets for an after-work beer. There are several reasons for this.
Criticism of price increase for season tickets at RB Leipzig
Supporters of RB Leipzig criticize significant increase in season ticket prices, especially in Sector D. An online petition has been launched.
Saxony was the most expensive place to fill up in the first quarter
Fuels were more expensive in the east and north than in the west and south in the first quarter. This is shown by data from the Federal Cartel Office.
Association: Adjustment of cab prices often comes far too late
Anyone taking a cab in Saxony will have to dig deeper and deeper into their pockets. Prices will continue to rise due to the minimum wage. The association is annoyed about delays in adjusting fares.
Inflation in Saxony weaker in February
Inflation in Saxony is expected to have fallen to 3.0% in February. Reasons and developments are analyzed.
Higher prices lead to less eating out in Germany
A survey shows that the majority of people in Germany are eating out less often due to higher prices. The renewed increase in VAT in the hospitality industry could reinforce this trend.
Weakening real estate market in Dresden
In 2023, the real estate market in the state capital of Dresden recorded a decline in trading volumes and prices.
Inflation in Saxony weakens in January
Inflation weakened in Saxony in January. Annual inflation is expected to have been 3.5 percent in January, according to the State Statistical Office in Kamenz on Thursday. This continues the trend of weakening inflation from 2023. Compared to December, consumer prices are expected to have risen by 0 ..
Saxony's transport minister welcomes commitment to the Deutschlandticket
Saxony's Transport Minister Martin Dulig has welcomed the commitment to the Deutschlandticket. This is an important signal of reliability for users, the SPD politician announced on Tuesday.
Inflation in Saxony picks up again in December
The inflation rate in Saxony rose again in December compared to the previous month. According to the State Statistical Office in Kamenz on Thursday, it is expected to be 4.3 percent. In November, the figure was still 3.9 percent. The statisticians mainly blamed seasonal effects for the rise in consu ..
In Saxony, savings are made particularly on heating
An analysis shows that heating energy is being used particularly sparingly in Saxony this winter.
Saxony's tourism industry on the upswing after difficult coronavirus years
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 continue to rise sharply
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.
Real estate market in Saxony declining
Saxony's real estate market clouded over last year. In 2022, a good 47,500 purchases were made with a volume of 11.53 billion euros, as the Higher Expert Committee reported in its annual report on the property market on Thursday. These were declines of 13 and 10 percent respectively. In contrast, th ..
More expensive cookies - but overall inflation rate is easing
Christmas baking is expensive for many Saxons this year. The prices for a number of baking ingredients are significantly higher than a year ago, the State Statistical Office announced on Wednesday. Sugar (20.3 percent), baking powder and vanilla sugar (13.3), jam (11.4) as well as eggs and flour (2. ..
Kretschmer calls reduction in electricity tax "emergency operation"
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer sees the planned reduction in electricity tax for the manufacturing industry as an "emergency operation, but not a permanent solution". The CDU politician explained on Thursday that Saxony had been calling for the reduction for a long time and that it w ..
Consumer prices in Saxony rise slightly in October
The rise in consumer prices in Saxony slowed slightly in October. The annual rate of inflation was below the five percent mark for the first time in 19 months and probably reached 4.5 percent.
Cost of living in Vogtlandkreis cheapest in Germany
In the Vogtlandkreis district, residents live the most favorably in Germany, as a recent study shows.
Construction prices in Saxony significantly higher than a year ago
Construction prices in Saxony in August were significantly higher than in the same period last year. Although the price upswing has weakened slightly, it remains at a very high level, the State Statistical Office in Kamenz announced on Thursday. Accordingly, the new construction of a residential bui ..
Inflation rate in Saxony remains above the five percent mark
The inflation rate in Saxony remains above the five percent mark. As the State Statistical Office announced on Thursday, annual inflation in September was 5.4 percent according to preliminary data, but was significantly lower than in the previous month - in August it had been 6.8 percent. In the mon ..
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.