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After the outbreak on the "Hondius", a person from central Saxony remains isolated for six weeks. So far there have been three deaths and experts warn of a long incubation period. What does this mean for returnees?

Hantavirus: An affected person from Saxony

Following the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, several German passengers have been brought to Germany. One person from Saxony is affected. | more

Hantavirus: Affected persons not from Saxony or Saxony-Anhalt

Following the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, several German passengers have been brought to Germany. They do not come from Saxony or Saxony-Anhalt. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Fleet parade of the Saxon steamship fleet

The White Fleet kicks off the main season in Dresden with a ship parade. The spectacle is popular - both on board and ashore. | more

"A pile of scrap": ex-GDR dream ship is dismantled

The "MS Völkerfreundschaft" was part of the small "dream ship fleet of socialism". The GDR cruise ship has an eventful history, which is now finally coming to an end in Ghent. | more

Saxon inland ports draw a positive balance for 2025

Despite construction sites and bridge collapse: Saxony's ports are increasing their cargo throughput. Nevertheless, the outlook for 2026 remains cautious. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Elbe at the site of the Carola Bridge navigable again

After the collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, not much was possible for shipping at this point. Now it's clear sailing again. But there is a new problem. | more

White fleet resumes regular service

Low water and the demolition of the Carola Bridge had affected the White Fleet's timetable in Dresden. That is now changing. | more

Satte Rabatte, Food-Trucks & Live-Musik zum Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

Greens demand stop to Elbe expansion

The Elbe between nature conservation and shipping: for the Greens, it is clear where the path should lead in view of declining cargo handling. Towards more nature conservation and tourism as an economic factor. | more

After drought: Elbe water levels could rise further

For weeks it was comparatively quiet on Saxony's waterways - now the Elbe level is rising noticeably again. | 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

BUND: Elbe increasingly unusable as a waterway

The Elbe is reaching historically low levels - and, according to environmentalists, is becoming increasingly unusable for freight transport. They are now calling for a radical rethink of waterway policy. | more

Demolition of destroyed part of the Carola Bridge almost complete

Demolition work on the Carola Bridge in Dresden has been underway again for a week now. Four excavators are demolishing the remains of bridge span C piece by piece. | 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

Demolition of Carola Bridge possible sooner than planned

The demolition of Dresden's Carola Bridge is underway again. The first results of the test to determine whether this endangers the remains of the structure are available - the excavators can really get going. | more

Demolition of collapsed Carola Bridge train continues

For weeks, little was happening on the remains of Dresden's Carola Bridge. Demolition came to a standstill due to the vibrations. Now the rubble has been secured - demolition can continue. | 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

May Parade of the Dresden White Fleet without the Carola Bridge

The historic paddle steamers on the Elbe are as much a part of Dresden as the Zwinger and the Semper Opera House. A tour on one is a must in summer, and not just for tourists - as are the fleet parades. | more

Carola Bridge: Decision on new construction by the summer

The demolition of the Carola Bridge in Dresden is underway. The important north-south link across the Elbe is to be rebuilt - the city council has now made its decision. | 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

New tension wire break on the Carola Bridge in Dresden

In Dresden, preparations are underway for the further demolition of the Carolabrücke bridge, which is in danger of collapsing. The conditions are making the work more difficult - another tensioned wire break has no consequences. | more

Elbe barrage on the border with Saxony could come after all

For some an economic necessity, for others a threat to nature in the Elbe Valley: the Czech Ministry of Transport is pulling the plans for a barrage out of the drawer. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Second joint of Carola Bridge found

The Carola Bridge had two joints weighing several tons. After months of searching, the second one has now been found. | more

Elimination of the Carola Bridge puts a heavy strain on Dresden's traffic

The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge is having a massive impact on traffic in Dresden. The consequences are particularly noticeable for motorists and public transport. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Navigation on the Elbe in Dresden possible again

At the end of last week, the passage under Dresden's Carola Bridge was closed again. Now that no further wire breaks have been detected in the structure, the passage of ships is possible again. | more

Saxons are drawn to cruise ships

The Free State of Bavaria on the high seas: no other federal state is so strongly represented on Aida cruises. The high proportion of first-time cruisers is particularly striking. Why do Saxons love the sea so much? | more

Satte Rabatte, Food-Trucks & Live-Musik zum Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

No further fractures on Dresden's Carola Bridge overnight

For the time being, no new cracks have appeared in the prestressing steel of the partially collapsed bridge in the middle of Saxony's state capital. However, ships are still unable to pass. | more

Elbe in Dresden closed to shipping again

Over the past three weeks, several barges have passed the partially destroyed Dresden Carola Bridge on the Elbe by prior arrangement. Shipping companies and ports breathed a sigh of relief after months of closure. | 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

More heavy goods transports on the Elbe in March

So far, three heavy goods vehicles have passed under Dresden's Carola Bridge. Another four will follow at the beginning of March. Elbe ports warn of further month-long closure of the Elbe, citing losses. | more

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