The mood in the East German economy has deteriorated significantly. The outlook for the future is also rather gloomy. | more
Wind turbines produce clean electricity. But what happens to their huge rotor blades when they are no longer needed? Researchers at HTWK Leipzig have a surprising answer: they turn them into a kitchen. An EU research project shows how this works and what's behind it. | more
Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more
Rising energy prices, disrupted supply chains, fewer customers: Why many companies in Saxony are sounding the alarm and which sectors are suffering in particular. | more
A new AI computing center is set to be built on the site of Leipzig’s former trade fair grounds. Planning has now been completed, and construction is expected to be finished by 2028. The project is intended to strengthen research infrastructure and support cooperation across Leipzig’s scientific and economic region. | more
Saxony wants to get children interested in math, technology and science at an early age with "MINT-machen" (STEM) offers. What's behind the new initiative. | more
GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more
The Chemnitz Railway Initiative warns against further cutbacks in the expansion of the Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line. The reason: according to previous estimates, the costs significantly exceed the available budget. | more
India is considered an interesting export market for the Saxon economy. The Free State and a southern Indian state want to work together more closely in future. | more
Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more
Almost 500 million euros have been earmarked for the expansion of the northern section of the Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line. But it is already clear that this will not be enough. What happens now? | more
Prices at petrol stations have recently fallen slightly. However, from an economic perspective, the situation remains tense - with consequences for many consumers. | more
In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more
The chemical industry in eastern Germany is under pressure - and is looking to the upcoming state elections with concern. What consequences would a stronger influence of the AfD have? | more
Rising prices are putting companies and consumers under pressure. Three central German associations see political causes - and are calling for fundamental changes. | more
Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more
Although eastern German companies rate their current situation somewhat better, their outlook for the coming months is more pessimistic. Construction and trade are showing mixed signals. | more
Despite mini-growth nationwide, Saxony remains in the red. What the price increase has to do with this and why things would look very different without it. | more
Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more
There were thousands of insolvency proceedings in Saxony last year. Which companies slipped into insolvency particularly frequently. | more
The war in the Persian Gulf is driving up energy prices - with consequences for the economy. Researchers expect growth to continue, but the upturn is likely to be weaker than expected. | more
Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more
Exports of cars and motorhomes will fall the most in 2025. Business with China will halve. Despite tariffs, the USA remains the most important customer for Saxon goods. | more
Exports of cars and motorhomes will fall the most in 2025. Business with China will halve. Despite tariffs, the USA remains the most important customer for Saxon goods. | more
GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more
Saxony's health resorts are demanding financial compensation for additional expenditure. The question is where exactly the money should come from. The towns and municipalities believe that the ball is initially in the state's court. | more
More and more cities are regulating exactly where e-scooters and rental bikes can be parked. What this means for providers and users in everyday life and how different the fees are. | more
Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more
Eastern German companies assess their current situation slightly better, but are more pessimistic about the coming months. Sentiment remains subdued, particularly in the wholesale and construction sectors. | more
The expansion of the important Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line has been under discussion for years. But it is still a long time coming. The immense costs that have been estimated for this are also causing concern. | more
In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more
Extracting copper from waste - with the help of bacteria and electron beams. What sounds like a crazy idea is reality. The Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden is running a new plant that combines the two. The yield increases, the waste shrinks. A look at a technology that could change the supply of raw materials. | more
After years in the doldrums, demand for construction services is growing in the East. Which areas have seen particular growth - and where things are not yet picking up again. | more
Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more
Despite lower figures for the pay gap between women and men, the Ministry of Economic Affairs sees a need for further action, especially in comparable jobs. | more
