Saxony warns of poisonous spring ragwort: control urgently recommended
The poisonous spring ragwort is spreading in Saxony, state office recommends combating it. Plant contains harmful substances.
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Only six rail video travel centers in the southeast
Personal advice when booking a rail journey, even when the travel center is closed? Video services make it possible. But the south-east has some catching up to do.
Aufbaubank: 2.85 billion euros in funding approved
Infrastructure, education, housing and the environment. The Sächsische Aufbaubank supports projects in many areas. The focus is to be increasingly placed on sustainability.
Slight rise in inflation in Saxony in April
Inflation in Saxony rose to 2.7 percent in April. Housing and energy prices mainly responsible.
Inflation remains below three percent in Saxony
The inflation rate in Saxony rose slightly again in April, with annual inflation at 2.7 percent. Compared to March, prices rose by 0.6%.
Passenger association Pro Bahn calls for student Germany ticket as an upgrade option for Saxony
The passenger association Pro Bahn is calling for the introduction of a student Germany ticket in Saxony as an upgrade option to the education ticket in order to offer students a cost-effective way to travel throughout Germany.
Ban on taking e-scooters on LVB buses and trains from May
Passengers of Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) will no longer be allowed to take e-scooters with them from May due to safety risks and fire protection concerns.
Public transport strikes during A-level exams: Review demanded
The announced warning strikes in local transport coincide with the exam period. The Saxon Minister of Education is concerned about the pupils and is calling for a review of the strike plans.
Line closure due to replacement of concrete sleepers between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Disruptions for rail travelers between Leipzig and Chemnitz due to replacement of concrete sleepers. Precautionary measure following the train accident in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2022.
Saxony was the most expensive place to fill up in the first quarter
Fuels were more expensive in the east and north than in the west and south in the first quarter. This is shown by data from the Federal Cartel Office.
Cautious response to e-patient records among insured persons
By mid-January 2025, an electronic patient file with stored health data is to be set up for all people with statutory health insurance. However, use of the service is voluntary.
Price increase in the VVO: Passengers in the Dresden area have to pay more
Passengers in the Dresden area must be prepared for higher prices on local transport
Pharmacies in Saxony have problems with electronic prescriptions
Pharmacies in Saxony struggle with hours of technical failures for e-prescriptions, demand action from Federal Minister of Health
Fewer consumers insolvent: but more companies
The State Statistical Office in Saxony registered an opposing trend in insolvencies last year. The number of consumer insolvencies fell slightly, while the number of corporate insolvencies rose sharply. As the authority announced on Wednesday, a total of 2944 insolvency proceedings were reported for ..
E-prescription in Saxony: positive interim results despite isolated problems
The mandatory electronic prescription works well, despite isolated problems. Pharmacies and health insurance companies draw a positive interim balance.
Flight cancellations on Thursday and Friday
Passengers at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports must be prepared for cancellations and delays on Thursday and Friday due to the announced warning strike by Lufthansa ground staff. Lufthansa expects "extensive effects on the flight program", the airline announced on Monday. The exact effects were in ..
Inflation in Saxony weaker in February
Inflation in Saxony is expected to have fallen to 3.0% in February. Reasons and developments are analyzed.
Higher prices lead to less eating out in Germany
A survey shows that the majority of people in Germany are eating out less often due to higher prices. The renewed increase in VAT in the hospitality industry could reinforce this trend.
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 ..
Successful start to spring: positive results at Leipzig's Haus-Garten-Freizeit trade fair
150,000 guests visited the Haus-Garten-Freizeit trade fair in Leipzig with 750 exhibitors from 20 countries, while the Mitteldeutsche Handwerksmesse trade fair was taking place.
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 ..
Restrictions on Trilex services in eastern Saxony
The Länderbahn announces restrictions on Trilex services in eastern Saxony due to vegetation work.
Strike at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
Travelers at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports must be prepared for cancellations and delays.
Inflation in Saxony weakens in January
Inflation weakened in Saxony in January. Annual inflation is expected to have been 3.5 percent in January, according to the State Statistical Office in Kamenz on Thursday. This continues the trend of weakening inflation from 2023. Compared to December, consumer prices are expected to have risen by 0 ..
Flight cancellations in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden on Thursday
After the train drivers, the aviation security staff are laying down their work on Thursday. Travelers must be prepared for cancellations and delays.
Repair bonus meets with a good response in Saxony
Say goodbye to the throwaway society: in Saxony, the response to the so-called repair bonus - the financial help for consumers to repair televisions, radios and other devices - has been great. Since the start of the funding in November 2023, 1683 applications have already been approved and around 17 ..
Saxony's transport minister welcomes commitment to the Deutschlandticket
Saxony's Transport Minister Martin Dulig has welcomed the commitment to the Deutschlandticket. This is an important signal of reliability for users, the SPD politician announced on Tuesday.
Inflation in Saxony picks up again in December
The inflation rate in Saxony rose again in December compared to the previous month. According to the State Statistical Office in Kamenz on Thursday, it is expected to be 4.3 percent. In November, the figure was still 3.9 percent. The statisticians mainly blamed seasonal effects for the rise in consu ..
Recall: "Ehrlich Bio! Fruit Nut & Chocolate" with salmonella
A batch of "Ehrlich Bio! Frucht Nuss & Schokolade" was recalled due to the detection of salmonella in one of the ingredients.
Bio Company recalls goji berries
The manufacturer Bio Company is recalling goji berries with a best-before date of 28.05.2024 due to the risk of salmonella. The warning relates to the 100-gram pre-packaged product, the company announced on the lebensmittelwarnung.de platform on Friday. Packs with a different best-before date are no ..
In Saxony, savings are made particularly on heating
An analysis shows that heating energy is being used particularly sparingly in Saxony this winter.
Saxony repairs: More than 1,100 applications for repair bonuses
Cell phone broken, washing machine not turning? Anyone who has this problem fixed can now receive a repair bonus in Saxony. Dozens of applications are received every day.
Saxony repairs: More than 1,100 applications for repair bonuses
Cell phone broken, washing machine not turning? Anyone who has this problem fixed can now receive a repair bonus in Saxony. Dozens of applications are received every day.
Company recalls "Green raisins extra long"
Hamburg-based Nadi Holding GmbH has recalled the product "Grüne Rosinen extra lang". The portal of the federal states and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety announced on Wednesday that an increased content of sulphur dioxide had been detected. The 400-gram packs with a best-be ..
More expensive cookies - but overall inflation rate is easing
Christmas baking is expensive for many Saxons this year. The prices for a number of baking ingredients are significantly higher than a year ago, the State Statistical Office announced on Wednesday. Sugar (20.3 percent), baking powder and vanilla sugar (13.3), jam (11.4) as well as eggs and flour (2. ..
Share of modern heating systems increased in Saxony
The proportion of households in Saxony with modern heating systems has risen. At the same time, the proportion of particularly old heating systems has risen. The federal government is planning measures for climate-friendly heating.
Disruptions also possible on the East German railroad
The private railroad company Odeg is also expecting disruptions and cancellations on its lines due to the warning strike by the train drivers' union GDL. As Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn uses the infrastructure of Deutsche Bahn, restrictions are possible, Odeg announced in Berlin on Wednesday. However, Odeg ..
Charging infrastructure for electric cars in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
Drivers of electric cars are finding it increasingly easy to find a public charging station in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. However, the ratio of the number of charging points to the number of electric cars varies greatly from region to region.
Car lifts off in accident and crashes into treetop
A car has flown around 30 meters through the air in an accident in the Ore Mountains, also crashing into a treetop. The 24-year-old driver was seriously injured on Sunday night, police said. Her breath alcohol level was measured at 1.2 per mille. The woman was traveling from Oelsnitz to Zschocken. I ..