Drug driving without a license: man flees from police
A man tries to flee from the police, but the officers are able to stop him - and record numerous offenses.
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News about economy in Saxony. Current news and message of companies in Saxonia, Dresden, Chemnitz and Leipzig.
Transparent factory: VW negotiates with TU about campus
Production at the car manufacturer's smallest site will come to an end at the end of the year. Part of the plant site, which is centrally located in Dresden, could continue with cutting-edge research.
Work on railroad bridges: restrictions for the railroad
The railroad is replacing bearings on two bridges on a high-speed line in Thuringia. This has consequences for passengers, for example between Leipzig and Munich.
25 years of the power exchange - EEX takes a look at Brazil
Launched 25 years ago, the electricity exchange in Leipzig has developed into a global player. In future, it also wants to offer a platform for trading green hydrogen.
Faster from Altenburg to Leipzig - railroad line renovated
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete. A relief for passengers.
Railroad puts Magistrale section into operation after renovation
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete.
Leipzig New Lakeland: What's new in 2025?
The end of many opencast lignite mines brought Leipzig the Neuseenland. The former mines were flooded - and numerous artificial lakes were created. What can tourists expect there in 2025?
Thousands of households affected by power outage in Plauen
Nothing came out of the socket for a while. Around 6,000 Mitnetz customers in the Vogtland district were affected by the outage, which lasted several hours.
Succession unresolved for many companies in Saxony
What happens when the managing director of a company is about to retire? Thousands of SMEs in Saxony will be faced with this question over the next few years.
Foundation stone laid for research campus in Lusatia
From 2027, new technologies for the circular economy are to be developed in Lusatia. The foundation stone has now been laid.
Dow cancels trainee class due to cost-cutting constraints
At the chemical giant Dow, the crisis is now also affecting those who were about to start their careers. In Schkopau and Böhlen, the entire training year has been canceled this year.
KGS calls for decision on double budget in June
Saxony's hospitals are sounding the alarm about a lack of budget funds. The hospital association warns: the state parliament must make a decision before the end of June - otherwise there is a threat of a care emergency.
LWB continues to invest heavily - rents rise moderately
Leipzig's municipal housing association LWB is continuing to build and renovate despite the crisis - and on a grand scale. This is good news for many tenants, says Lord Mayor Burkhard Jung.
Association criticizes overcrowded truck parking spaces on freeways
It gets tight in the evening: truck drivers fight for parking spaces at rest areas. A census shows bottlenecks and safety risks. There are also problems in Saxony - with dangers for car traffic.
Sharp criticism of problems on the Chemnitz-Leipzig railroad line
The Leipzig-Chemnitz rail link is not only used by commuters, but also by many visitors to the Capital of Culture. But the problems continue.
Left party demands more money for social housing
With a view to the new double budget, the Left Party is campaigning for more money for social housing. According to figures, there is a shortage of more than 11,000 social housing units in Saxony.
Dresden student wins Apple's developer competition
What do everyday tasks feel like for people with dementia? A student from Dresden has developed an app that aims to make this tangible - and has even won over Apple.
A72 new construction slowly on the home straight after more than 20 years
Construction has been going on for decades on the 72 freeway. Now the end is slowly coming into sight. The new construction should be largely completed by 2026.
Over 2,200 apprenticeships in the skilled trades fixed for the new apprenticeship year
Many young people and training companies are committing themselves early. Once again, many apprenticeship contracts in the skilled trades have already been concluded - but young talent is still urgently needed.
19-year-old driver drives into a lamppost while drunk
In the early hours of the morning, a young man drives his car off the road. He has a blood alcohol level of 1.96 and is lucky.
BSW member of parliament calls for revitalization of the Herrnhut Railway
The reactivation of old railroad lines is a recurring topic of discussion in Saxony. This also applies to the Herrnhut Railway. However, this would require high investments. That is why the state is turning it down.
Cycle path planning on B97 near Hoyerswerda on hold - ADFC: Embarrassing
Promised for two decades - but the cycle path along the B97 between Hoyerswerda and Brandenburg has stalled. The ADFC sees cyclists in Upper Lusatia being left in the lurch.
Seven more Saxon schools receive funding
New heating systems, modern workshops, digital specialist cabinets - seven vocational schools in structurally weak regions of Saxony receive funding from the EU and the Free State.
Criticism from Saxony of the draft law on special assets
The German government wants to accelerate investments in the future with a credit-financed special fund. Even before the cabinet decision, there is criticism of the corresponding bill.
Housing industry: rising costs, less output
Saxony's housing companies are investing, but construction is faltering. Rising costs and increasing vacancy rates are exacerbating the situation.
Czech Republic signs contract for construction of nuclear power plant units
The contract for the construction of two new nuclear power plant units is signed in Prague in a hurry and without prior notice. Despite the critics.
Globalfoundries in Dresden: Approval for project launch
The chip manufacturer can begin with the first steps of its investment.
Saxony's skilled trades demand less regulation
A lack of orders, high costs and prices - the crisis in the construction industry is also affecting trade businesses. Yet apartments are urgently needed - the industry sees ways to remedy the situation.
Saxony exports significantly more
Cars, mobile homes and mechanical engineering products from Saxony are in demand abroad. Most goods remain in Europe. Many products also go to China - but there is a decline here.