Dispute over broadcasting fee enters another round
Can you refuse to pay the broadcasting fee if the program does not seem diverse enough? The Federal Administrative Court has made a fundamental ruling on this.
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.
Drinking fountain season ends in Saxony
From this week, water will no longer gush from the 30 public drinking fountains in Leipzig. The winter break has also begun in Chemnitz. Dresdeners can quench their thirst for a little longer.
New bicycle bridge opened in Chemnitz
A new bridge for cyclists connects the districts of Rottluff and Rabenstein. The bridge is part of a premium cycle path. Work will soon begin on another section.
Panter for open debate on the arms industry
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs is promoting a differentiated discussion about the establishment of armaments companies in the state. He also has the special assets of the federal government in mind.
Stock exchange trading in Meyer Burger shares ends in January
The Swiss stock exchange is ending trading in Meyer Burger shares. The last trading day for the securities of the insolvent solar manufacturer has been set.
Squatting in Leipzig - investigations against man and woman
Three houses are occupied in Leipzig at the weekend. The police are investigating after an action on the grounds of a villa.
Greens propose voluntary year in the skilled trades
Both sides should benefit from the program: Young people gain an insight into the professions and the companies receive support in their search for young talent.
More injuries in accidents involving e-scooters
Electric scooters have also long been part of the urban landscape in Saxony's cities. Time and again, however, the rides end in accidents.
E-bike tuned to 60 km/h - charges filed against intoxicated rider
High speed and drugs in his blood: a 20-year-old flees from the police at night on a souped-up e-bike.
Construction skeptical about billion-euro special fund
It is a huge sum: 500 billion euros. The main aim is to get the infrastructure up to scratch. Where will the money end up?
Kretschmer once again questions the end of the combustion engine
Following the car summit in Berlin, Saxony's head of government sees "more common sense" in the debate. He also criticizes the wage levels in the factories - and calls the IG Metall trade union into action.
Kretschmer once again questions the end of the combustion engine in 2025
Following the car summit in Berlin, Saxony's head of government sees "more common sense" in the debate about combustion engines and electromobility. He also calls for more efficiency in the factories.
Drone alert at the airport - How safe are our airports?
How do airports react to drone sightings? An aviation expert explains why the danger is growing and what gaps still exist in the defense system.
Grape harvest on the home straight
The grape harvest is slowly coming to an end in the wine-growing regions of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. The winegrowers are very satisfied with the harvest so far.
Collective agreement for eastern steel - 1.75 percent wage increase from 2026
After lengthy negotiations, employees in the eastern steel industry will receive higher wages and better training allowances from 2026. What else the new collective agreement provides for.
Delayed vacation flights in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden
Delayed vacation start: numerous flights in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden took off later. Which destinations were affected and why there is still no vacation stress.
E-car production in Saxony at a standstill - VW hopes for car summit
Production breaks at the VW electric plants: At the auto summit in Berlin, Volkswagen is hoping for political signals for cheaper charging power and longer tax exemptions for e-cars.
Escape from children's home ends fatally in Dresden "Tatort"
A 16-year-old girl dies after escaping from a hostel - in the new Dresden "Tatort", investigators Winkler and Schnabel come up against a system that is overwhelmed. The consequences are borne by the youngest.
Over 5,000 people call for ICE stops in Riesa to be maintained
The timetable change threatens Riesa with the loss of most of its ICE stops. Criticism of the plans is growing louder.
Remediation of contaminated site makes way for Handwerkerhof in Dresden
Brownfield sites leave their mark. The soil there is often contaminated with pollutants. In Dresden, a new start is planned for one such site.
Tunnel closures on the A17 towards the Czech Republic
Over the next few days, people will have to expect restrictions on the route from Dresden to Prague. The road surface and signs will be redone.
Kretschmer draws positive conclusions after Asia trip
Minister President Kretschmer sees the trip to Asia as a success for Saxony's economy and science. The focus was particularly on microelectronics.
First battery-powered train taken over for Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn wants to replace diesel operation with the new battery-powered train. Training and test runs between Leipzig and Chemnitz are scheduled first.
Weak demand - production in Zwickau and Dresden at a standstill
VW stops production in Zwickau and Dresden for a week. What is behind the measures?
Eleven drone sightings at Saxony's airports so far in 2025
Drones are increasingly causing disruption at German airports. In Munich, they even brought air traffic to a temporary standstill. What is the situation at Saxony's airports?
Traffic jam on the highway due to crowds of visitors to the hobby fair
A hobby fair is taking place in Leipzig - and there are lots of visitors. This leads to traffic problems on the highway.
Solarworld founder buys trademark rights of his former company
Solarworld was once Germany's largest solar module manufacturer. Insolvency came in 2018. But the rights to the brand are still worth something today.
Chambers demand adherence to area target for wind power
The East German Minister Presidents are in favor of new rules for the expansion of wind power. The chambers of industry and commerce consider this to be the wrong signal.
Hop harvest in the Elbe-Saale region slightly below average
75 percent of the hop harvest has been completed - but the yield is slightly below expectations. Why this is and how the quality is expected to turn out.