Porsche reduces production in Leipzig and lays off temporary workers
Lower sales are forcing Porsche to reduce production in Leipzig and lay off temporary workers. A new SUV model could bring hope.
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Semperoper honors Richard Strauss with new production of "Intermezzo"
100 years after the premiere of Richard Strauss' opera "Intermezzo" in Dresden, the Semperoper is paying tribute to the composer with a new production. Members of the Strauss family will also be attending.
Meyer Burger expects increasing production volume of solar modules in the second half of the year
What will happen at Meyer Burger after the announced job cuts? The company has presented its business figures for the first half of the year and is consulting an advisor for the restructuring process.
Philip Morris ends production in Germany
Demand for cigarettes has been falling in Europe for years. Philip Morris is therefore withdrawing from production in Germany.
Knauf Insulation plans investment in climate-friendly production in Saxony
The first climate protection contracts were issued by Federal Environment Minister Habeck just over a week ago. Around 2.8 billion euros will go to 15 German companies - including Saxony.
Saxony invests in battery production for the future
Saxony is gearing up for the production of the next generation of batteries.
Summer theater in Görlitz and Bautzen
Cruise ship in front of the Kaisertrutz: Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater shows "Anything Goes"; Deutsch-Sorbisches Volkstheater plays "Spuk unterm Riesenrad".
Solarwatt stops solar module production in Dresden due to poor framework conditions
The company Solarwatt will temporarily discontinue the production of solar modules in Dresden due to a lack of political measures.
Solarwatt stops production of solar modules for the time being
The Dresden-based company Solarwatt is suspending production for the time being due to cut-throat competition in the solar industry. 190 employees affected.
Bombastus-Werke in Freital wants to expand its site
Bombastus-Werke in Freital near Dresden plans to expand its site in the medium term and is investing in new machinery and technology.
Fit GmbH invests millions in production technology and plans to expand capacity
The East German washing-up liquid manufacturer Fit GmbH has invested 6 million euros in production technology and is planning to spend a further 15 million euros on expanding its capacity. The company also plans to build its own wind turbine for energy independence.
BSW calls for active action by the Saxon state government to save solar production in Freiberg
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance believes the Saxon state government has a duty to save solar production in Freiberg.
Meyer Burger stops module production in Freiberg
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is discontinuing module production at its Freiberg plant, affecting 500 employees.
Volkswagen rethinks the future of the Transparent Factory in Dresden
Volkswagen is examining options for the Gläserne Manufaktur Dresden, where the ID.3 is assembled. Future of the site and its employees uncertain.
Meyer Burger announces closure of Freiberg plant
The solar company Meyer Burger is preparing to close its plant in Freiberg in order to save costs and increase production in the USA.
Solar technology for vehicles: New production facility in Zwenkau creates 120 jobs
The company "Opes Solar Mobility" is planning to produce special solar technology for vehicles such as trucks, motorhomes and buses in Zwenkau from the end of this year. This is expected to create around 120 jobs.
Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding for the "Day of the Saxons" 2025
The artificial flower town of Sebnitz receives 1.4 million euros in funding from the municipal financial equalization scheme. An additional 400,000 euros have been earmarked in the state budget. State Parliament President Matthias Rößler announces further details.
Teigwaren Riesa GmbH expands production capacity with new plant
Teigwaren Riesa GmbH can expand its production capacity with a new spaetzle and rolled noodle plant and produce 20,000 tons more noodles per year.
BMW starts production of the Mini Countryman in Leipzig
Car manufacturer BMW officially begins production of the Mini Countryman at its Leipzig plant. It is the first model from the British cult brand to be manufactured entirely in Germany.
Gerhart Hauptmann Theater in Görlitz brings out baroque opera 'Saul' after water damage
The Gerhart Hauptmann Theater in Görlitz is staging a production on the big stage for the first time after devastating water damage: the baroque opera 'Saul' by George Frideric Handel.
Volkswagen resumes normal production in Zwickau and Dresden
Volkswagen has been back to normal production in Zwickau and Dresden since Monday, after production was curtailed due to weak demand. The company agreement on three-shift operation in Zwickau was terminated and expires at the end of the year.
VW Group moves Trinity model from Wolfsburg to Zwickau
The VW Group plans to produce its future Trinity model not in Wolfsburg but in Zwickau.
After fixing the software malfunction, VW also restarts production in Saxony
After VW has fixed the software malfunction, the plants in Saxony will start up again as scheduled
Lusatia develops into a focal point for battery production
The establishment of companies like Altech promotes the development of battery production in Lusatia. Altech plans to build two factories in the Schwarze Pumpe industrial park in Brandenburg, with investments of over one billion euros and the creation of 1,000 jobs.