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The number of asylum seekers in Saxony has once again been cut in half. What does this mean for the state’s capacity and housing resources?

Leipzig Remains Saxony's Commuter Hub

More than 100,000 people will commute to Leipzig for work in 2025—making the city the leader in Saxony. Here’s a look at how commuter traffic is changing in the Free State and who travels the farthest. | more

Housing Construction Plummets—Saxony Loses Billions in Revenue

According to the study, the sharp decline in housing construction in Saxony is having a noticeable impact on the economy and government revenue. At the same time, there is a shortage of 20,000 housing units in the Free State. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

Nur bis zum 20. September warten in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte zahlreiche zusätzliche Aktionen. Besonders spannend sind die drei neuen Stores von PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS. Zum Finale verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag Shopping und Wasserturmfest zu einem erlebnisreichen Familienausflug | more

Housing Industry Warns of Skyrocketing Costs in the Heating Transition

The housing industry makes it clear that housing companies must not be used as guinea pigs in the energy and heating transition. It calls for a clear allocation of responsibilities. | more

The Foundation for the Preservation of Historic Monuments laments the loss of numerous historic monuments

Renovation backlog, deterioration, and demolition—heritage preservationists lament the fate of numerous buildings and sites. Why, in their view, the special fund also contributes to the loss of historic substance. | more

Housing subsidies are at risk of being cut for 30,000 households in Saxony

In Saxony, more than 30,000 households could lose their housing assistance. Families, retirees, and apprentices would be particularly affected, warns the Left Party. | more

Brains on Silicon 2026 bringt internationale KI-Spitzen nach Dresden

Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more

Buying a Home in the Vogtland Region Is Particularly Affordable

For families in Saxony, the dream of owning a home is most likely to come true outside the major cities. Compared to the rest of the country, buying a home remains affordable. | more

Students in Saxony prefer to live in their own apartments

A place of their own instead of “living with Mom”: In Saxony, students are most likely to move into a private rental apartment. Living with their parents is generally unpopular. | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

200 million euros for public housing

The funding is intended to support the construction of new public housing and renovations, thereby helping to address the housing shortage. The government plans to significantly expand this funding in the future. | more

LWB plans to build more than 2,000 new apartments in Leipzig

Leipzig's municipal housing company wants to continue building new apartments. What the difficulties are and what it means for Saxony's largest city. | more

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Affordable housing is increasingly becoming a problem in Saxony

Finding an affordable apartment in Dresden or Leipzig can be a nerve-wracking undertaking. The housing industry expects rental costs to continue to rise. | more

Affordable housing: Associations want funding programs

Renovation instead of new construction: How prefabricated buildings could become a driver for affordable housing and climate protection - and what politicians need to change now. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

Number of forced evictions in Saxony falls

The number of forced evictions is falling, but thousands of people are still affected. The Left Party does not see a trend reversal - and is calling for decisive countermeasures. | more

Up to 42 percent of income for rent in Leipzig

In Leipzig, one in five people spend 42 percent of their income on rent. According to a city survey, just over one in ten households own their own home. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

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

Saxony renovates student residences with federal funding

Affordable rooms in student residences are in high demand. How Saxony is improving the offer for students. | more

Slight increase in building permits in the East

After a sharp slump, the number of building permits in some eastern states is on the rise again. But there are also exceptions. | 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

Around one billion euros in old debts at housing companies

The housing companies in East Germany have a huge legacy burden to bear - debts from the GDR era. The Left has long been calling for a remedy. Because the debt burden is preventing investment. | more

Leftists warn against privatization of apartments

The Left is calling for a fund to enable cities to buy back apartments. They see tenants as the victims of privatization. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

Nur bis zum 20. September warten in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte zahlreiche zusätzliche Aktionen. Besonders spannend sind die drei neuen Stores von PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS. Zum Finale verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag Shopping und Wasserturmfest zu einem erlebnisreichen Familienausflug | more

Left-wingers want to further improve tenant protection

The Left Party demands more protection for tenants in Saxony and criticizes the state government for its hesitant action. In particular, it is about the case when a rented apartment becomes a condominium. | more

New construction becomes a risk for housing cooperatives

New construction at Saxony's housing cooperatives is collapsing. And other problems are also plaguing their association, which is responsible for a fifth of the rental housing stock in the state. | more

Brains on Silicon 2026 bringt internationale KI-Spitzen nach Dresden

Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more

"Construction turbo" to create living space more quickly in Dresden

Dresden needs around 21,000 new apartments by 2035 - but construction is stalling. A new instrument from the Building Act aims to change this. | more

Study: Saxony lacks tens of thousands of social housing units by 2035

According to a study, the demand for social housing in Saxony is increasing significantly. In order to meet this demand, the Free State would have to increase the number almost ninefold by 2035. | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

More forced evictions in Saxony

Forced evictions are on the rise in Saxony. Rising housing costs are driving more and more people into poverty. The Left Party sees an urgent need for action. | more

Association: 873,000 people in Saxony affected by poverty

According to calculations by the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, 22% of people in Saxony are considered poor. The association has included the cost of housing. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Apartment seekers in the East have more choice again

The supply of rental apartments on the major platforms is increasing, in some cases significantly. However, this is not yet reflected in prices. This is the situation in the federal states. | more

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