More and more members in energy cooperatives since the war
More and more people want to actively participate in the energy transition. The number of energy cooperatives is increasing across Germany. But some challenges remain.
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Lawsuits against connection for LNG terminal dismissed
Superfluous and harmful to the environment or necessary in terms of security of supply? The Rügen liquefied natural gas terminal is controversial. A federal court has now ruled against the connection.
Association: Fewer than 900 pharmacies in Saxony for the first time
Rising costs and staff shortages are putting pharmacies in a precarious economic situation. This also has consequences for the supply of medicines close to home - Saxony's pharmacists are once again sounding the alarm.
Environmental associations call for careful handling of Easter bonfires
Environmental organizations give tips for environmentally friendly Easter bonfires and warn of the negative effects on animals and the environment.
Museums seek strategies against political influence
Chemnitz will not only be the European Capital of Culture in 2025, but also a Mecca for German museums. They then want to adjust their role in the face of new social challenges.
Promotion of winter sports in Saxony's schools and kindergartens
Winter sports are to be promoted more strongly in Saxony's schools and kindergartens in future in order to improve children's motor skills.
Kretschmer invites you to a winter sports summit: taking stock of the season
Saxony's head of government Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is hosting a "winter sports summit" at his official residence on Wednesday. Representatives of Saxony's sports associations and clubs as well as the district councils and mayors of the winter sports regions are to attend, as announced by the state ..
Government wants better exchange with farmers
The Saxon government wants to pay more attention to the concerns of farmers and maintain a better exchange with their interest groups. On Friday, the Ministry of Agriculture held the kick-off meeting for a dialog aimed at supplementing existing discussion formats. In addition to Agriculture Minister ..
State association of the Wagenknecht party founded in Saxony
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance has established its first state association in Saxony. "The BSW has been founded and now we are continuing to develop. We are growing and we are stabilizing in all states," said BSW co-chair Amira Mohamed Ali on Saturday after the party was founded in Chemnitz. The fou ..
Concern about the high number of amphibians and reptiles at the conservation center
Worrying number of amphibians and reptiles at Nabu's species conservation center in Leiferde.
Exhibition of the year 2023 comes from Leipzig
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Conservationists call for more consideration for trees
"My friend, the tree": the song by singer Alexandra became a cult song at the end of the 1960s. Even decades later, trees are still dependent on human support - especially in the coming weeks.
Saxon housing cooperatives seek change
Saxony's housing cooperatives see a need for change in the face of adversities such as high energy prices and rising construction costs.
Kretschmer rules out cooperation with Werteunion
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has ruled out working with the Werteunion. When asked on the ARD program "Bericht aus Berlin" on Sunday evening whether he would rule out cooperation with the Werteunion if it were to enter parliament after being founded, as in the case of the AfD, the ..
Farmers' association gives agriculture minister ultimatum over EU direct payments
In the dispute over EU direct payments, the state farmers' association has issued an ultimatum to Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther.
Farmers block highways in Saxony in protest against agricultural subsidy cuts
Farmers in Saxony plan to block highway entrances with tractors in protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, while protests are also planned in other federal states.
Fruit growers see debate too narrowly focused on agricultural diesel
The fruit growers in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt see the current debate about cuts for agriculture as being too narrowly focused on the problem of agricultural diesel. "That is too one-sided and narrow a view. What is at stake is the threat to our existence posed by a comprehensive package of agricultu ..
Thousands of onlookers at the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz
Thousands of onlookers witnessed the Great Mining Parade in Annaberg-Buchholz on Saturday afternoon.
Saxon state association of miners', smelters' and miners' clubs receives 50,000 euros in funding
The Saxon State Association of Miners', Metallurgical and Miners' Associations will receive 50,000 euros from the Free State budget this year.
Wendsche remains President of the SSG
The Lord Mayor of Radebeul, Bert Wendsche (non-party), will remain President of the Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities (SSG) for a further four years. He was unanimously elected at a meeting of the state board on Friday, the SSG announced. Wendsche has led the SSG very successfully throug ..
Bus drivers in short supply: Association for more lateral entrants
There is a serious shortage of bus drivers in local public transport. The situation is so tense that some companies are sometimes operating with emergency timetables or have to turn down bookings for school trips, for example, said the head of the Central German Bus Association, Mario König, in Erfu ..
Business associations call for reliable policies for economic development in Lusatia
The Berlin-Brandenburg and Saxony business associations see long-term economic development in Lusatia under threat and are calling for a reliable policy to resolve the acute problems quickly.
Stollen season: Dresden stollen bakers celebrate kick-off
Between classical and modern: with ballet and breakdance interludes, the Schutzverband Dresdner Stollen celebrated the symbolic start of the stollen season at Albrechtsberg Castle. "This year, our Stollen will become a link between classical music and breakdancing," said Andreas Wippler, chairman of ..
Chambers of Industry and Commerce warn of consequences of the discussed stationary border controls at the border to Poland and the Czech Republic
Saxon and Bavarian Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) have warned the federal authorities of the consequences of the discussed stationary border controls at the border to Poland and the Czech Republic.
Trades and associations call for measures to save the construction and real estate industries
The skilled trades and associations are appealing to the federal government to take action to save the construction and real estate industry in order to ensure affordable housing and achieve climate targets.