Railroad invites you to Rail Day - festivals, rides and guided tours
From steam locomotive rides to a railroad flea market: on Rail Day, visitors can experience railroad history, hands-on technology and special anniversaries up close.
Latest news about economy in Saxony Dresden Leipzig Chemnitz
News about economy in Saxony. Current news and message of companies in Saxonia, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Danger to life after accident - A9 towards Nuremberg closed
A truck crashes through the central crash barrier on the A9 near Schleiz. The driver's life is in danger. Road users still have to expect restrictions in the evening.
With two per mille on the A4 - police stop risky driving
Without a driver's license, without insurance and with a blood alcohol level of two: the police stop a risky driver on the A4. It almost came to an accident.
Cyclist stopped on drugs and with a souped-up pedelec
Without a driver's license, without insurance - and under the influence of drugs to boot: Why a cyclist from Chemnitz is facing several charges.
Stable honey harvest in Saxony - concern about imported goods
Honey fans can rejoice: Saxony's bees have collected plenty of honey thanks to the frost-free spring. But there are also problems.
CDU welcomes rapprochement on special assets
The CDU parliamentary group sees the agreement on special assets as an important step. It wants to make concessions to the local authorities on one demand.
Wind power law: municipalities benefit, criticism remains
The government's wind power plans are met with both approval and criticism: while local authorities benefit, the Greens see the energy transition at risk.
Radio Prize Gala in Hamburg - Music and prizes in the spotlight
Once a year, the best radio producers in Germany are honored in Hamburg. At the same time, the hottest musicians come together. The industry shows just how creative it is.
Power outage: 10,000 people affected in Leipzig city center
Up to 10,000 people in Leipzig without electricity: traffic lights even failed in parts of the city center. According to the municipal utilities, the cause is probably a technical fault.
Saxony adopts new rules for wind power expansion
More money for municipalities, but higher costs for wind turbine operators: what this means for the energy transition in Bavaria.
50Hertz releases more than 40,000 environmental data on the south-east link
From birds to hamsters: the new data on the south-east link documents around 330 protected species along the planned power line.
Sugar production in Saxony-Anhalt has begun
The production of sugar must not be interrupted for various reasons. The manufacturer Pfeifer & Langen is therefore working non-stop until January.
Germany as a semiconductor location? Companies advertise in Taiwan
If you want to stay on the ball with AI and computer chips, you need semiconductors. Germany is courting cooperation in the high-tech country of Taiwan. What role Saxony of all places plays in this.
Doering Glass closes Radeburg plant with 120 employees
After more than 90 years, production at Doering Glass in Radeburg is coming to an end. There is still hope for another site in Berlin.
More homeless people in Saxony - one in four is a minor
The number of homeless people in Saxony has risen significantly in recent years. Why this is and who is most frequently affected.
Plans for Saxony-Franconia main line still on ice
Despite the economic benefits, the expansion of the Saxony-Franconia main line has been halted. It remains to be seen when it will continue - although passenger numbers are increasing significantly.
Wind power - Saxony wants to strengthen municipalities with a levy
Wind turbine operators are to pay affected municipalities in Saxony more money from 2026. The issue is now being discussed in the state parliament. Opinions differ.
Kretschmer warns of the consequences of the end of combustion engines from 2035
Saxony's head of government Kretschmer considers the ban on new combustion engines from 2035 to be a mistake. Why he sees negative consequences for jobs and industry.
Timber work on a steep slope: use for special cable crane
Adventure on a steep slope: tree trunks weighing up to two tons are pulled with a cable crane in the Ore Mountains. What can go wrong and why forest conversion is so risky.
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with streetcar
A 45-year-old woman is taken to hospital after a collision with a streetcar. How the accident happened on Tuesday morning in Leipzig.
Taiwan wants to make chip supply chains more secure
Taiwan is known for its semiconductor technology. However, the country is under pressure, which is why President Lai Ching-te is increasingly seeking cooperation. The Free State of Saxony also has something to do with this.
Roadworks slow down traffic - Where construction is taking place in Saxony
Patience is required: construction work on highways, bridges and train stations is causing detours in Saxony. Where travelers should plan more time - and what should be improved in the long term.
Dresden faces a budget deficit of almost 65 million euros
Rising expenditure and falling income are putting a strain on Dresden's budget. A new structural concept and tough debates lie ahead.
Görlitz railroad station: 33 million euro project enters main phase
Electric trains from Poland, barrier-free platforms and giant lettering: how Görlitz station is being made fit for the future step by step at a cost of 33.5 million euros.
Chemnitz analysis sees upward trend for e-cars
New registrations of e-cars have not developed as hoped for some manufacturers. As a result, many have readjusted their strategy. A new analysis shows what this means in concrete terms.
Grace period for Christmas trees: freshly felled for the festive season
It takes more than ten years for blue spruce and Nordmann fir to grow into stately Christmas trees. The supply for the festive season is already ready for harvesting in Saxon plantations.
With 4.2 per mille on the highway to Berlin
A van drives in serpentine lines on the A13.
Investor talks: Economics Minister travels to Taiwan
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs meets representatives of the semiconductor industry in Taipei. What opportunities he hopes to gain from the talks with Foxconn and other companies.
Head of VW Works Council in Saxony resigns
VW Saxony loses its Works Council leader: Uwe Kunstmanns draws the consequences of personal mistakes. And his deputy Kristin Oder is also leaving. What happens now.