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Despite an increase in incoming orders, the East German construction industry is not really gaining momentum. Falling sales and the crisis in commercial construction in particular continue to slow down the sector.

Saxony and Brandenburg for the protection of minority languages

Place names and idioms as trademarks? Saxony and Brandenburg are campaigning for the free use of minority languages - and against exploitation by international corporations. | more

Protest for the energy transition: Fridays for Future demonstrates throughout Germany on April 24

One week after the major nationwide demonstrations with over 80,000 participants, Fridays for Future is calling for decentralized actions in dozens of cities on 24 April 2026 - including Saxony. The background to this is an escalating debate about the future of German energy policy. | more

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Construction industry: bitumen more expensive - construction projects under pressure

The Construction Industry Association East warns of new cost surges in the wake of the Iran war. Is the hoped-for turnaround for the construction industry in doubt? | more

Brandenburg and Saxony continue to strengthen Sorbian culture

The two countries want to continue to work together to promote the Sorbian language and traditions. The state representative from Potsdam sees exemplary cooperation. | 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

Samsung TVs ab 379 €: Große WM-Rabattaktion bei MEDIMAX Meißen

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

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

Brandenburg increases funding for Sorbs/Wends

The Sorbs/Wends are a minority in Brandenburg and Saxony who have lived there for centuries and maintain their traditions. Further funding has been secured for the coming years. | more

55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? Die meisten Käufer sind unsicher.

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

Construction industry more confident again at the start of the year

Large-scale settlements are boosting the construction industry in the east - but the "poison cocktail" of expensive loans and regulations is still making itself felt in residential construction. What gives hope for 2026? | more

Commercial construction booms in the East - public construction weakens

The East German construction industry is reporting more orders - mainly thanks to individual large-scale projects. How this is affecting commercial construction, residential construction and public construction. | more

Palais Sommer: Abendprogramm zum Jubiläum am Neumarkt

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

More than a moped: How the Simson became a political issue

Schwalbe, Star, Sperber, S50 and S51: GDR two-wheelers are now cult. The AfD has discovered the East German theme - other parties are following suit. But a fan from Kassel has his very own perspective. | more

Construction skeptical about billion-euro special fund

It is a huge sum: 500 billion euros. The main aim is to get the infrastructure up to scratch. Where will the money end up? | 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

Potsdam Royals win German championship

Thousands of fans celebrate a football spectacle at the German Bowl. In a remake of the previous year's final, the favorite prevails once again. | more

License gone: League boss rejects Potsdam's accusations

Following the withdrawal of SC Potsdam from the Volleyball Bundesliga, league boss Oszvald-Renkema rejects criticism of the licensing procedure. What she says about the accusations. | more

Warum Unternehmer selten offen sprechen – und wie ein vertrauter Kreis genau das verändert

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

Billion-euro deficit: City budgets are "collapsing right now"

The German Association of Cities is calling for social reforms and financial relief. However, association president Jung considers one hotly debated topic to be overemphasized. | more

Strong differences in construction activity in the East

From construction boom to stagnation: the construction industry in the east will present a mixed picture in 2025 - with clear differences between the federal states. | 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

Yazidi family deported - urgent application ran in parallel

As the deportation flight of a Yazidi family to Iraq is being prepared, an urgent appeal against the threat of deportation arrives. It is successful, but the family was required to leave the country. | more

GDR special pensions: Eastern states for full payment from the federal government

Former members of the army or police in the GDR receive special and supplementary pensions. This is divided between the federal government and the eastern states, with the federal government now paying more. This is not enough for the eastern states. | 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

Greenpeace demands creditor protection for Leag restructuring

The environmental organization warns: The Leag split-up threatens to cost Saxony and Brandenburg billions. It is now calling for the two state governments to intervene. | more

Eastern clubs receive Bundesliga licenses

All five women's teams from eastern Germany and Berlin have received a license for the Bundesliga or the second division. The clubs had to comply with changes to the licensing procedure. | 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

Woidke: Federal government should pay GDR special pensions

Former members of the army or police in the GDR receive special and supplementary pensions. This is shared between the federal government and the eastern states. Brandenburg's head of government hopes for changes. | more

Former construction minister Geywitz leaves SPD leadership

Together with Olaf Scholz, she stood as a duo for the SPD federal chairmanship and became vice federal chairwoman: Klara Geywitz. She wants to give up this office. The Eastern SPD supports a Social Democrat from Saxony. | more

Samsung TVs ab 379 €: Große WM-Rabattaktion bei MEDIMAX Meißen

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

Construction activity picks up in the East

After a long period of gloom in the East German construction industry, the mood is slowly brightening. Has the bottom fallen out? | more

SC Magdeburg with a resounding win at bottom-placed Potsdam

SC Magdeburg remain in the title race. However, they will hardly be challenged in Potsdam. However, they are doing something for the goal difference, which could still play a role in the championship race. | more

55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? Die meisten Käufer sind unsicher.

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

Studies on water storage in Lusatia planned

The phasing out of coal mining in Lusatia and climate change threaten to cause major changes to the water balance in the region. Stabilizing the hydrology is the task of several studies. | more

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