Warning of blue-green algae in Bautzen reservoir
Health authorities advise against bathing, as blue-green algae can cause skin irritation or toxicity.
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.
Trabant fans celebrate in Anklam
Numerous fans of two-stroke engines come to the airfield in Anklam. The 29th International Trabant Meeting will be held there until Sunday.
Trabant fans celebrate in Anklam
In Anklam, numerous fans of two-stroke engines come to the airfield. The 29th International Trabant Meeting will be held there until Sunday.
Danny Auerswald becomes new head of Volkswagen in Saxony
Change at the top of Volkswagen in Bavaria: On July 1, Danny Auerswald, a native of Saxony, will take over as Chairman of the Board of Management. He replaces Robert Janssen, who is reportedly moving to Shanghai. Janssen had only taken over as CEO and Head of Technology and Logistics in 2022. Danny ..
Günther: Disastrous situation in fruit growing and viticulture
After the sub-zero temperatures at the end of April, Saxony's fruit and wine growers are facing huge harvest losses. A decision on support for the farms is to be made in the coming weeks.
Serious rear-end collision in the Vogtland district: five injured
Five people were injured, two of them seriously, in a rear-end collision in the Vogtland district. The police reported serious injuries and damage amounting to 42,000 euros.
Alida-Nadine Kühne is Saxony's new flower queen
22-year-old pharmacy student from Döbeln crowned Blossom Queen. Represents the Fruit Growers' Association of Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt.
Structural change in Lusatia in Saxony: 121 projects with 1.1 billion euros selected
For the coal phase-out in Lusatia, 121 projects have been selected with 1.1 billion euros to retain and attract workers and specialists.
121 structural development projects selected
To date, 121 projects with a volume of around 1.1 billion euros have been selected for structural change in Lusatia in Saxony as part of the coal phase-out. According to the regional development ministry in Dresden, 78 of these and 684 million euros have already been approved. In addition to project ..
Association assumes loss of millions on orchards
The frosty nights two weeks ago caught the already blossoming fruit trees, shrubs and perennials in Saxony off guard. The consequences are worse than feared.
Association assumes loss of millions on orchards
The frosty nights two weeks ago caught the already blossoming fruit trees, shrubs and perennials in Saxony off guard. The consequences are worse than feared.
Opportunities for new jobs for employees in the solar industry in Saxony despite the crisis
Federal Employment Agency sees good opportunities for new jobs for employees in the solar industry in Saxony despite the crisis. Shortage of skilled workers.
Pedelec rider seriously injured in a fall
A 62-year-old man in Lunzenau (Mittelsachsen district) has been seriously injured after falling off his pedelec. The man was riding from Göritzhain in the direction of Cossen on Tuesday and suddenly fell, police said on Thursday. The man fell off his bike over his handlebars. He was taken to hospita ..
Opportunities for new jobs in the solar industry despite the crisis
The Federal Employment Agency in Saxony sees good opportunities for new jobs for employees in the solar industry, despite the current crisis. Companies are continuing to hire employees, and skilled workers in particular are in demand.
Disruptions to rail services between Berlin and Munich and Berlin and Frankfurt
Rail travelers between Berlin and Munich and Berlin and Frankfurt can expect disruptions from this Thursday. Digital control technology is being installed.
Restrictions on railroad lines
Train travelers between Berlin and Munich and Berlin and Frankfurt can expect disruptions from this Thursday. Digital control technology is to be installed on the Berlin - Halle/Leipzig section. Deutsche Bahn announced on Wednesday that there will be individual train and stop cancellations as well a ..
More than 500 apprenticeship contracts already signed in East Saxony
The rush for the best apprenticeships in the skilled trades has long since begun. In Eastern Saxony, 500 apprenticeship contracts have already been signed. But there are still many opportunities.
Solar park in Upper Lusatia put into operation
The energy company Leag commissioned a photovoltaic park in Boxberg (district of Görlitz) on Tuesday. The 23-hectare solar park is expected to generate up to 26,000 megawatt hours of electricity per year, the company announced. The solar plant is to become part of the Leag GigawattFactory, which is ..
Solarwatt stops solar module production in Dresden due to poor framework conditions
The company Solarwatt will temporarily discontinue the production of solar modules in Dresden due to a lack of political measures.
Car industry remains economic engine in Saxony
Last year, the automotive industry in Saxony recorded an increase in turnover of 12.3 percent to a good 24 billion euros, which corresponds to a third of the state's industrial turnover.
Bed and table linen manufacturer Curt Bauer insolvent
Saxony's textile industry is alarmed: Declining orders and rising costs are putting many companies under pressure. The insolvency administrator is now looking to rescue some traditional businesses.
Kretschmer criticizes G7 agreement to phase out coal by 2035
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the G7's agreement to phase out coal by 2035 and warns of the costs and impact on Germany's competitiveness.
Saxony's car industry on the upswing: retail trade weakens
Around one in three euros in Saxony's industry is generated by car manufacturers in the state. This sector was able to grow significantly last year. However, things do not look so rosy everywhere.
Federal Minister of Economics Habeck fights to preserve the German solar industry
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck has not yet given up the fight to preserve the solar industry in Germany, despite the closure of Solarwatt.
Solarwatt stops production of solar modules for the time being
The Dresden-based company Solarwatt is suspending production for the time being due to cut-throat competition in the solar industry. 190 employees affected.
Slight rise in inflation in Saxony in April
Inflation in Saxony rose to 2.7 percent in April. Housing and energy prices mainly responsible.