Konsum Leipzig can join the Edeka group
According to the Federal Cartel Office, it has "carefully examined" the merger - and assessed the consequences for consumers.
Current Social News from Saxony Dresden Leipzig Chemnitz
The current Saxon online newspaper. Current news on social issues today from Saxony Dresden Chemnitz Leipzig.
Verdi calls for warning strike in the retail sector
Retail workers in Saxony have called a warning strike. In doing so, the Verdi trade union also wants to vent its anger at statements made by the trade association.
Verdi calls for warning strikes in the retail sector in Leipzig
Verdi has called for warning strikes in the retail sector in Leipzig. Employees of Kaufland, Aldi, H&M, Primark and Netto affected.
Galeria in Chemnitz closes, Dresden and Leipzig remain
The ailing retail group Galeria Kaufhof is giving up 16 of its remaining 92 department stores. The store in Chemnitz is on the closure list - the stores in Dresden and Leipzig will remain open.
Unilever invests ten million euros at the Auerbach site in Vogtland
Unilever plans to invest ten million euros at the Auerbach site by the end of 2026 and cut fewer jobs than planned
Declining beer sales - industry confident for 2024
On April 23, German brewers raise a glass to each other. For it was on this day in 1516 that the Purity Law was proclaimed. The law is considered the oldest valid food law regulation in the world.
Sunday hike in good Comuneo community
Around 50 people and a dog came to the first Comuneo Hiking Day in 2024. In sunny weather, we walked around 10 kilometers from the Heidefriedhof cemetery to "WALDMAX".
Six million for climate-neutral and affordable housing
Saxony wants to promote climate-neutral and affordable housing in the state with six million euros. Housing companies, private developers, associations and homeowners' associations have until June 16 to apply for the "Signpost projects: climate-neutral and affordable living" call, as announced by th ..
The Left Party demands system change in social housing construction in Saxony
The Left Party in the Saxon state parliament is calling for a change in the social housing construction system away from bureaucratic application procedures and towards non-profit housing.
Fit GmbH invests millions in production technology and plans to expand capacity
The East German washing-up liquid manufacturer Fit GmbH has invested 6 million euros in production technology and is planning to spend a further 15 million euros on expanding its capacity. The company also plans to build its own wind turbine for energy independence.
Great need for more social housing in Dresden
The number of social housing units in Saxony rose by 452 to just under 13,000 last year. However, the demand is far higher. In a survey, local authorities reported a need for a good 11,000 additional social housing units. At 10,000, the shortage is by far the greatest in Dresden, according to the Mi ..
Saxon state parliament adopts reform of food monitoring
The Saxon state parliament has passed a reform of food monitoring to increase consumer safety and relieve the burden on local authorities.
Left-wing politician questions home demolitions in Saxony
In some places, apartments are in short supply. On the other hand, some regularly fall victim to the wrecking ball - for example, if the vacancy rate is too high. But is that sensible? There are also doubts.
Wegner promotes apartments on Tempelhofer Feld
Should there be a perimeter development on Tempelhofer Feld? This is a particularly controversial topic in Berlin. The governing mayor has a clear opinion on the matter.
Building senator backs away from agreement with Signa
With the cooperation with Signa, the Berlin Senate has entered into obligations. However, the real estate group is now insolvent. This has changed the situation, according to the building senator.
Bavaria's housing construction offensive is not making progress
The announced state housing construction offensive in Bavaria is making little progress. Current figures paint a sobering picture.
Coca-Cola grows in Germany
Coca-Cola's classic soft drinks are still popular, but the US company has recently seen particularly strong growth in energy drinks and sports drinks in Germany. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, the company responsible for bottling, sales and distribution, announced on Friday that Powerade, Fuze Tea ..
New management for Herrnhuter Sterne GmbH
Katja Ruppert takes over the management of Herrnhuter Sternen GmbH from Oskar Scholz after 20 years.
Company recalls cookies nationwide
The company Banketbakkerij Merba B.V. has recalled various types of cookies nationwide. The reason for the recall is that the packs could contain metal contaminants. The affected products were immediately withdrawn from sale, the company announced on Tuesday. They were available in almost all German ..
Cookie manufacturer recalls products nationwide
The Dutch company Banketbakkerij Merba has recalled cookie varieties of various brands throughout Germany due to possible metal parts. The company announced on Friday that it could not rule out the possibility of metal contaminants in individual packs. Consumption is not recommended. The affected pr ..
Resistance is mounting against the planned demolition of two prefabricated buildings in Hoyerswerda
The citizens' initiative "Mitmachstadt" is calling for the preservation of the two buildings in residential complex I, the first neighborhood to be built in Neustadt. However, the municipal housing association wants to take the largely empty blocks off the market.
Konsum Leipzig records ten percent increase in sales
Last year, the regional retail company Konsum Leipzig achieved sales of more than 200 million euros, an increase of ten percent on the previous year.
Foundation stone laid for 100 new social housing units in Leipzig
The foundation stone for 100 new council apartments was laid in Leipzig on Thursday. The municipal Leipziger Wohnungs- und Baugesellschaft (LWB) wants to bring the two- to six-room apartments to the market for a basic rent of 6.50 euros per square meter, as the company announced. The LWB is receivin ..
Weakening real estate market in Dresden
In 2023, the real estate market in the state capital of Dresden recorded a decline in trading volumes and prices.
Station stores suffer from train drivers' strike
According to the Saxon Trade Association, the retail stores in the stations have been significantly affected.
Unilever cuts 80 jobs at the Auerbach site
The food group Unilever wants to let go of numerous employees at its Auerbach site in the Vogtland region.