Millions of spruce trees have died since 2019 as a result of drought and bark beetle infestations. But what happens to all the damaged wood? Researchers in Dresden now show that much of it remains surprisingly usable. It can still be turned into high-quality wood products — or even used as a substrate for growing mushrooms. | more
Großostheim: Frank Höflich and 'Teste Matte' - how the Churfranken winemaker stays rooted in the region, makes European cuvées and combines tradition with quality | more
Mit PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS sind gleich drei neue Marken in die Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte eingezogen. Beim Flash Sale können Besucher die neuen Stores kennenlernen und sich bis zum verkaufsoffenem Sonntag am 20. September zahlreiche zusätzliche Angebote sichern. Zum Abschluss verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag den Einkaufsbummel mit dem beliebten Wasserturmfest. | more
Dresden celebrates Caspar David Friedrich. The famous Romantic artist lived in the city for a good 40 years, began painting there - and is receiving a very special gift for his 250th birthday. | more
Old grain varieties have been cultivated in the biosphere reserve since 2007 and regional processing cycles have been established. | more
