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Official figures show that pensioners in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia have less money per year at their disposal than in the West. Why the BSW warns the federal government of a "blow against pensioners in the east".

Saxony's tax offices work particularly quickly nationwide

Good news for Saxony's taxpayers: the tax offices in the Free State process tax returns particularly quickly compared to the rest of Germany. | more

More than half of nursing staff in Saxony work part-time

With a female share of 84 percent, nursing care in Saxony's hospitals is firmly in female hands. How working hours are distributed. | more

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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

Large salary differences between Saxony's sectors

Whether in the hospitality industry or the energy sector, salaries in Saxony vary widely. Who earns the most - and who has to make do with significantly less. | more

Lusatian Lakeland: number of guests stable - regional differences

Around 800,000 overnight stays and stable visitor numbers: The Lusatian Lakeland has maintained the previous year's level. But there were regional differences. | more

Samsung TVs ab 379 €: Große WM-Rabattaktion bei MEDIMAX Meißen

Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more

Saxony's hens laid almost 950 million eggs in 2025

The Saxons in Hennen managed an average of 310 eggs in 2025 - more than the national average. Floor rearing continues to dominate. | more

Flu epidemic in Saxony is coming to an end

The number of flu infections continues to fall in Saxony. There are signs that the flu epidemic is coming to an end. However, there are clusters in certain places. | more

55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? Die meisten Käufer sind unsicher.

Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more

Saxony among the states with the highest increase in traffic offenders

There are painful fines and points from Flensburg for traffic offenders - their number is increasing in Saxony more than in a few other states. What is still surprising about the statistics. | more

Saxony is Germany's largest pea producer

Every second pea in Germany comes from Saxony. The organic cultivation of vegetables is also becoming increasingly important in the state. | more

Palais Sommer: Abendprogramm zum Jubiläum am Neumarkt

Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more

Statistics: Increase in business registrations in Saxony

The number of new business registrations in Saxony rose significantly in 2025. The automotive, construction and hospitality sectors were particularly popular. What else the statistics show. | more

Exports at Saxony's car manufacturers fall by 7.5 percent

Exports of cars and motorhomes will fall the most in 2025. Business with China will halve. Despite tariffs, the USA remains the most important customer for Saxon goods. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

Exports at Saxony's car manufacturers fall by 7.5 percent

Exports of cars and motorhomes will fall the most in 2025. Business with China will halve. Despite tariffs, the USA remains the most important customer for Saxon goods. | more

Statistics: More women at the top of Saxony's authorities

In 2024, significantly more women were in charge or had a say at the top of public authorities than ten years earlier. And what was the overall proportion of women in the public sector? | more

Warum Unternehmer selten offen sprechen – und wie ein vertrauter Kreis genau das verändert

Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer in Sachsen stehen oft allein da, wenn es um die wirklich schwierigen Fragen geht. Entscheidungen, die niemand im Team mittragen kann. Zweifel, die man ungern im eigenen Netzwerk ausspricht. Und Momente, in denen man merkt: Austausch auf Augenhöhe ist selten – und doch entscheidend für gute Führung. | more

More children in Saxony need educational support

Almost one in ten children under the age of 18 in Saxony received educational support in 2024. Family conflicts or parents' lack of parenting skills are particularly common. | more

Flu epidemic in Saxony flattens out

The flu epidemic in Saxony is losing momentum: the number of influenza cases recently fell by 48 percent. Children and the elderly are still particularly affected. | 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

Saxony's tourism down slightly - Chemnitz on the rise

Saxony's tourism is set for a slight decline in 2025. But Chemnitz and the surrounding area are benefiting from an ace up their sleeve. Rising interest from East Asia gives hope. | more

People in Saxony are absent less often due to illness

The number of days of absence in Bavaria is higher than in other countries. What reasons people often have for taking days off work. | 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

Inflation rate in Saxony back above the two percent mark

Expensive food, expensive fuel: Saxony's consumers are paying more again. Which products are now really costing money - and where surprising savings could be made. | more

Dresden expects moderate population growth until 2040

Dresden is growing - but not as fast as expected. What planned company expansions and the influx of skilled workers mean for the city's age structure. | more

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Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem wöchentlichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und immer freitags positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Consumer prices to rise by 2.2 percent in Saxony in 2025

Consumer prices in Saxony rose more slowly in 2025 than in the previous year. Lower energy prices in particular had an impact, but some services became noticeably more expensive. | more

Saxony is heading for less than four million inhabitants

It has long been known that Saxony's population is shrinking. A new forecast shows that the population could fall below the four million mark as early as 2026. | more

Samsung TVs ab 379 €: Große WM-Rabattaktion bei MEDIMAX Meißen

Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more

Saxony produces slightly more household waste

397 kilograms of waste per capita: Saxony's households throw away more than in the previous year. How much of this is actually residual waste? | more

How people live in Saxony

Renting or buying? In Saxony, this also depends on where you live. This is what statisticians know about housing conditions in the state. | more

55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? Die meisten Käufer sind unsicher.

Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more

Saxony's exports to the USA rise to 2.7 billion euros

Saxony's exports to the USA are increasing despite difficult conditions. However, the export curve has recently been pointing downwards. | more

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