Could humanoid robots soon become a common sight in car factories? BMW is launching the next phase of testing in Leipzig—and is already preparing for wider deployment. | more
The federal government has decided that the fuel subsidy will end in late June. But what comes next? Saxony’s Minister of Economic Affairs has been giving this some thought. | more
Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem wöchentlichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und immer freitags positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more
Fines of up to 100,000 euros are threatened for violations of the 12 o'clock rule: Saxony wants to control petrol stations more strictly. How the Federal Cartel Office is helping and what will change for consumers. | more
What happens after the fuel discount expires? Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs believes that commuters and SMEs will be particularly affected - and calls on the federal government to take action. | more
Smart control systems can save energy and resources. But when nobody understands how they make decisions, trust quickly disappears and operators may switch them off. Researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology have developed a new AI-based approach to make these systems more transparent. Their work has now been accepted at one of the world's leading conferences on artificial intelligence. | more
Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more
According to political scientist Oliviero Angeli, when pubs close, important places for exchange and understanding are missing. This also has an impact on social cohesion. | more
Renewable energies, semiconductors, defense: East German companies see great opportunities in these sectors. However, confidence in economic policy is waning. | more
Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more
Up to 130 hectares for a new large-scale settlement in the south of Sangerhausen: the town wants to continue negotiations with an interested party. There are no details about the company. | more
One year after the launch of the new zero-emission rolling mill, Feralpi in Riesa is drawing a positive interim balance - and is already planning the next expansion stage. Steel production is set to increase significantly. | more
Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more
Investigations in Saxony have registered hundreds of unauthorized price increases at petrol stations. Now controls are to ensure compliance. | more
Investigations in Saxony have registered hundreds of unauthorized price increases at petrol stations. However, it has not even been clarified in the state which authority is responsible. | more
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
Chinese car manufacturers are pushing into Europe - Saxony's VW site could benefit from this. Saxony's Economics Minister sees this as an opportunity. | more
Around 78,000 people work in mechanical engineering in eastern Germany. However, new figures from the industry give cause for concern. | more
Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer in Sachsen stehen oft allein da, wenn es um die wirklich schwierigen Fragen geht. Entscheidungen, die niemand im Team mittragen kann. Zweifel, die man ungern im eigenen Netzwerk ausspricht. Und Momente, in denen man merkt: Austausch auf Augenhöhe ist selten – und doch entscheidend für gute Führung. | more
The Iran conflict has caused prices for diesel and petrol to explode in the meantime. In April, the average worker had to work for five minutes to buy a liter of petrol. | more
"A kick in the teeth", "scandalous", "breach of contract": the trade union and works councils in Saxony are outraged by the latest news from Wolfsburg. This is now being demanded. | 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
More than 35 years after German reunification, VW wanted to put an end to the separation of its factories between East and West. But the integration of the plants in Saxony has been delayed. | more
The choice of the right legal form has been discussed for years: Why Teilauto is becoming a cooperative and what the management hopes to gain from this. | 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
High energy costs and import pressure are putting pressure on Saxony's foundries. What the industry is now demanding. | more
Long scorned, now cult: Tens of thousands of GDR vintage cars like the Trabant, whose production ended on April 30, 1991, are still on the road - but where do the spare parts for the oldies come from? | more
Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem wöchentlichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und immer freitags positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | 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
The employees of sports car manufacturer Porsche will not receive a bonus due to the poor annual figures. "Due to the company's economic situation, there will be no voluntary sp... | more
Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more
Recycling instead of throwing away: East German textile companies are focusing on new solutions to use used textiles as a raw material. What drives the industry and what developments are currently causing it problems. | more
High fuel prices affect Saxony to varying degrees: in some districts, car density is almost twice as high as in cities. The figures show where refueling is particularly expensive. | more
Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more
No cables, no radio: researchers at the Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden are transmitting industrial data through factories using light. The system works with very low latency, without electromagnetic interference, and in real time. How it works – and why it could matter for the factories of the future. | more
