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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.

Ifo Institute: Business climate in eastern Germany falls slightly

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

Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line: IHK criticizes delays

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

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

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

Metal extraction: Tiny bacteria become miners

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

Construction activity picks up in the East

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

Panter: Smaller wage gap no reason for satisfaction

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

Hightech für mehr Sicherheit im Alter

VmedD bringt moderne Radartechnologie dorthin, wo sie wirklich gebraucht wird: In die eigenen vier Wände. Denn der Wunsch ist klar: So lange wie möglich selbstständig zu Hause wohnen. Gleichzeitig wächst bei Angehörigen die Sorge vor unbemerkten Stürzen oder nächtlichen Notfällen. Genau hier verbindet VmedD innovative Sensortechnik mit echter Alltagstauglichkeit – für mehr Sicherheit im Alter. | more

From scrapyard to new car: Freiberg research makes it possible

The old car may soon be in the next new car. Researchers at TU Bergakademie Freiberg have teamed up with the BMW Group to investigate how steel, glass and plastic from end-of-life vehicles can be reused as high-quality raw materials. It is already working for steel - more research is needed for glass and plastic. What the Car2Car project shows and why this is important for our climate. | more

Why guest cards often reach their limits in the East

Free bus and train, discounts and more - but why do some offers end at the district border? Where there are problems for holidaymakers and why the Thuringian Forest sees itself as a pioneer. | more

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East German mechanical engineering with order growth

Mechanical engineering companies in eastern Germany are defying the national trend: in 2025, the companies received more orders. Nevertheless, the industry sees an urgent need for action on the part of politicians. | more

Ifo: East German economy off to a slow start to the year

Industry more optimistic, service providers and retail more skeptical: The Ifo Index shows a mixed picture for the East German economy in January. | more

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1.6 million euros for hydrogen production in Chemnitz

A new electrolyzer is to produce green hydrogen from renewable energies in future. The project is a further step in the establishment of one of four German hydrogen centers in Chemnitz. | more

Alstom expands Bautzen site with new hall

With an extended production hall, Alstom is focusing on modern production in Bautzen. The plant builds streetcars for Berlin, Magdeburg and Dresden, among others. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

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

Old e-car engines become new raw materials

What happens to disused electric motors from electric cars? A new large-scale project aims to automatically recover valuable raw materials such as rare earths. TU Bergakademie Freiberg is developing new recycling processes for magnets. Robots are learning to dismantle drives. 25 partners are working on the circular economy for electromobility. | more

Lithium mining in the Ore Mountains: two projects, many hurdles

The Czech Republic relies on state subsidies for lithium mining, while Saxony is still waiting for a clear signal from Brussels. What obstacles and opportunities are there for projects in the region? | more

Hightech für mehr Sicherheit im Alter

VmedD bringt moderne Radartechnologie dorthin, wo sie wirklich gebraucht wird: In die eigenen vier Wände. Denn der Wunsch ist klar: So lange wie möglich selbstständig zu Hause wohnen. Gleichzeitig wächst bei Angehörigen die Sorge vor unbemerkten Stürzen oder nächtlichen Notfällen. Genau hier verbindet VmedD innovative Sensortechnik mit echter Alltagstauglichkeit – für mehr Sicherheit im Alter. | more

Lithium mining in the Ore Mountains: two projects, many hurdles

The Czech Republic relies on state subsidies for lithium mining, while Saxony is still waiting for a clear signal from Brussels. What obstacles and opportunities are there for projects in the region? | more

Bürgschaftsbank Sachsen secures more loans for companies

Bürgschaftsbank Sachsen facilitated more loans for companies in 2025 - there was also significant growth in successions and business start-ups. | more

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Negative economic trend continues

The economy in Saxony remains weak. Industry, exports and the hospitality industry are reporting declines - only a few sectors are able to escape the downward trend. | more

What lessons experts have learned from the wave of bird flu

More than 500,000 animals have fallen victim to bird flu in Saxony alone. Why experts expect further outbreaks and why even nationwide vaccinations do not prevent the killing. | more

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What lessons experts have learned from the wave of bird flu

More than 500,000 animals have fallen victim to bird flu in Saxony alone. Why experts expect further outbreaks and why even nationwide vaccinations do not prevent the killing. | more

Pine needles become clothing: Researchers develop textiles from forest waste

In Saxony's forests, pine needles normally end up unused on the ground and rot. Researchers at WHZ Zwickau are now turning them into sustainable textiles. The "ConFiTex" project is creating completely compostable yarn from local conifer needles - an innovative contribution to the circular economy that shows how forest waste can be turned into fashion. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

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

Ifo Institute: Sentiment in East German economy remains stable

While the business climate in the East remains stable overall, there are clear differences between industry, service providers, trade and the construction industry. | more

Solar Valley: The next sunset

Solar expansion is booming, domestic production is dying: Following the closure of the last major solar producer, Germany is faced with the question of where the German solar industry is heading. | more

Hightech für mehr Sicherheit im Alter

VmedD bringt moderne Radartechnologie dorthin, wo sie wirklich gebraucht wird: In die eigenen vier Wände. Denn der Wunsch ist klar: So lange wie möglich selbstständig zu Hause wohnen. Gleichzeitig wächst bei Angehörigen die Sorge vor unbemerkten Stürzen oder nächtlichen Notfällen. Genau hier verbindet VmedD innovative Sensortechnik mit echter Alltagstauglichkeit – für mehr Sicherheit im Alter. | more

Farmers' associations: Vaccinations not a blanket solution against epidemics

Comprehensive vaccinations against animal diseases are met with skepticism by East Germany's farmers' associations. Why the costs and benefits must be weighed up, especially for fattening animals. | more

IHK draws a sobering balance and is disappointed with the federal government

"A nice Christmas story sounds different," says Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce President Andreas Sperl. We are in a permanent slump. Entrepreneurs are particularly disappointed with the federal government. | more

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Ifo forecast: East German economy growing more slowly than expected

The good news: economic output in eastern Germany is growing. The bad news: Probably slower than assumed in the summer. | more

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