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Swimming in the Knappensee has not been possible for more than ten years. The restoration of the embankments on the shore is dragging on. Now an exhibition in Hoyerswerda is dedicated to the popular recreational area.
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the road in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the street in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
In the district of Leipzig, a lignite excavator has to be moved to a new location and cross a main road to do so. How did the complex operation work out?
The boom in balcony power plants is also continuing in Saxony. There are even more plants per 1,000 households here than the national average.
Construction prices have risen throughout Germany in recent years. Saxony is no exception. Last year, the price increase was comparatively moderate.
Blue-green algae have been discovered in the Bautzen reservoir. This has consequences for bathers.
The maintenance of buildings and roads alone is too much for many cities and municipalities. Investments in the future are out of the question. Billions from the state could alleviate the hardship somewhat.
Hoyerswerda station is being modernized and converted to make it barrier-free at a cost of 21 million euros. However, it will be some time before trains can run on all tracks again.
Every month, the Ifo Institute in Dresden surveys around 1,700 eastern German companies about their business situation and expectations for the coming months. The sentiment barometer fell slightly in June.
Deutsche Bahn is testing the new high-speed train from Siemens between Erfurt and Halle. The train is traveling as fast as possible.
A drunken passenger causes a disturbance on board a plane to Mallorca before take-off. The pilot stops the take-off. Another passenger is not even allowed to board.
The extra-parliamentary FDP in Saxony sees the new state budget as a missed opportunity for reform and considers much of it to be a placebo.
The solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger continues to fight for its future. While preliminary insolvency proceedings are already underway in Germany, the company also wants to reposition itself in the USA.
The Lichtenberg dam in the Eastern Ore Mountains is receiving a comprehensive makeover. The preparatory work has been completed.
Entrepreneurs had complained about difficulties. Economics Minister Panter wants to give them some breathing space.
Due to the high risk of forest fires, only diesel locomotives have been running on the Brocken recently. Now travelers can look forward to steam locomotives again.
Almost 200 new jobs are to be created in Saxony's daycare centers. However, the local authorities believe that most of the additional staff will not be needed in childcare. They also warn of rising costs.
Lithium is considered a strategic raw material and is required for batteries and high-tech products, for example. The first test procedure for mining lithium in the Eastern Ore Mountains is now underway.
Hearing bridge damage before it becomes visible: Scientists in Ilmenau are currently working on an acoustic early warning system to monitor structures. Tests are being carried out on two bridges in Saxony.
During the coronavirus pandemic, the state granted companies emergency aid. The companies have to prove their need - otherwise repayments are due.
The first wave of travelers is rolling into Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia - still without chaos. But soon the big vacation traffic threatens with long waiting times on the highways.
The harvest of the popular stalk vegetables continues until Tuesday. Although it started a little later this year, the results are positive.
The historic express train is not yet operational and technically approved. Interested parties still need a little patience before they can book rides. It was now possible to take a look inside.
Construction work is underway on important railroad lines in Thuringia and Saxony. This has consequences for many long-distance travelers, for example between Leipzig and Munich.
In the middle of summer, the snow ploughs move out at Leipzig/Halle Airport. It's not a mistake in the calendar: the airport is testing self-propelled snow clearing vehicles. Snow is not needed for this.
Drivers should expect waiting times and tailbacks during the investigation next week.
Expenditure on water supply and wastewater is costly. Many facilities in the Free State are also getting on in years. That is why a lot of money is now needed for maintenance and renovation.
Drought and lack of water: no industry is as dependent on the weather as agriculture. Although the dry weather was good for sowing in Saxony, the farmers lack rain.