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Long scorned, now cult: Tens of thousands of GDR vintage cars like the Trabant, whose production ended on April 30, 1991, are still on the road - but where do the spare parts for the oldies come from?

Massive discontent about VW in Saxony - negotiations urged

"A kick in the teeth", "scandalous", "breach of contract": the trade union and works councils in Saxony are outraged by the latest news from Wolfsburg. This is now being demanded. | more

Search for perpetrators underway: FSV Zwickau condemns racism incident

A racist exclamation causes a scandal at the regional league match between Zwickau and Erfurt. The club condemns the incidents and now wants to investigate the perpetrator. Initial videos could help. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

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

VW integration of eastern plants delayed

More than 35 years after German reunification, VW wanted to put an end to the separation of its factories between East and West. But the integration of the plants in Saxony has been delayed. | more

"Africans out": racism scandal in the fourth division

A racist exclamation causes a stir during the regional league match between Zwickau and Erfurt. The referee interrupts the game and the perpetrator remains unidentified. What are the consequences now? | more

Over 200 participants in Zwickau high-rise stair run

166 steps to the tenth floor: Hundreds competed for the best time at the Zwickau stair run. Particularly young and old runners also took part - many firefighters were even fully loaded. | 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

Theater Plauen-Zwickau: Savings plans ahead of next season

Financial bottlenecks are causing growing uncertainty at the Plauen-Zwickau Theater. What consequences this will have for the coming season. | more

High diesel price: is the breakthrough for electric trucks coming?

Electric trucks are seen as a more climate-friendly alternative to diesel. However, high acquisition costs and a lack of charging points are slowing down their use. How haulage companies are dealing with this. | 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

High diesel price: is the breakthrough for electric trucks coming?

Electric trucks are seen as a more climate-friendly alternative to diesel. However, high acquisition costs and a lack of charging points are slowing down their use. How haulage companies are dealing with this. | more

Dramatic financial situation: German Association of Cities calls for billions in aid

The deficits of local authorities have grown rapidly and their budgets are "in free fall". To remedy this, the German Association of Cities has a clear demand to the federal government. | 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

Zwickau-based Mauritius Brewery files for insolvency

The traditional company will now initially be managed by an insolvency administrator. The insolvency comes against the backdrop of falling sales figures for Saxony's breweries. | more

No shift to the right - IG Metall wins election at VW Zwickau

Production cuts and job losses are depressing the mood at the VW plant in Zwickau. The election of the works council was therefore eagerly awaited. An alliance considered to be close to the AfD also took part. | 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

Rosa Loy and Neo Rauch show their private collection in Zwickau

For the internationally sought-after artist Neo Rauch, painting is a way of reconciling himself with the world. He is now exhibiting in Zwickau with his wife Rosa Loy - also a joint work. | more

VW reaches the two million e-car mark

VW has been focusing on e-cars since 2013 and has reached a round figure in production. New models should help to further accelerate the transition to electromobility. | 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

Zwickau researchers build the parcel delivery service of the future

Parcels that deliver themselves? Researchers at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau are working on exactly that. The LATTICE project is developing self-driving transport vehicles that autonomously deliver parcels to residential areas and inform recipients via an app. The solution is to be demonstrated on Zwickau's Kornmarkt by 2028. | more

Exhibition shows classic car legends from Zwickau

Myth on four wheels: Only seven Horch 855 special roadsters were ever built, one of which is now on display in Zwickau. It is dedicated to historic luxury cars with eight-cylinder engines. | 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

Clean construction sites: Zwickau engine for heavy machinery

Researchers at Zwickau University of Applied Sciences are developing an innovative hydrogen engine that emits hardly any pollutants. With three million euros in funding from the Free State of Saxony and the EU, a drive system for ships, power plants and construction machinery will be created by 2027. The special feature: The engine is designed from the ground up for hydrogen and operates almost emission-free even without an exhaust catalytic converter. | more

Warning strike at schools in the Zwickau area

Teachers in the Zwickau area are following the call for an all-day warning strike. It remains unclear how many schools are affected. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

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

VW will soon be recycling up to 15,000 cars per year in Zwickau

VW wants to lead the way in recycling in Zwickau: Old cars are dismantled in order to recover components and raw materials. What this means for the site. | more

Game mechanics to help save energy

Playing your way to the energy transition: A new junior research group at the University of Applied Sciences Zwickau is investigating how gamification can help with technological change. Among other things, the researchers are developing an "Energy Tamagotchi" that makes electricity consumption visible and a digital driving trainer for energy-efficient driving. The interdisciplinary team aims to develop practical concepts for business and society by 2028. | 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

Car driver hits pedestrian at bus stop in Zwickau

Dressed in dark clothing and driving at the wrong moment: a serious accident occurs at a streetcar stop in Zwickau. What the police have to say. | more

Pine needles become clothing: Researchers develop textiles from forest waste

In Saxony's forests, pine needles normally end up unused on the ground and rot. Researchers at WHZ Zwickau are now turning them into sustainable textiles. The "ConFiTex" project is creating completely compostable yarn from local conifer needles - an innovative contribution to the circular economy that shows how forest waste can be turned into fashion. | 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

More and more electric buses are rolling through Saxony

In large cities such as Leipzig, e-buses have long been part of everyday public transport. In rural areas, they are rather rare. Now one district is following suit and sees itself in a pioneering role nationwide. | more

Thüringer HC scraps to victory in East derby

The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team successfully return to action after the World Cup break. However, the favorites struggle at BSV Sachsen Zwickau. | 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

VW sticks to the Cupra Born in Zwickau - ID.3 stays longer

The Cupra Born is staying in Zwickau: VW is extending the production of several models at the traditional location. This means that the car factory will remain a multi-brand plant. | more

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