There is now a nationwide ban on fireworks around hospitals, retirement and nursing homes and animal farms in the Czech Republic. Violators face heavy fines. Sales at market stalls are prohibited. | more
Mushroom lovers have to be patient in Saxony: The yield is meagre, but experts are hoping for late fall. Meanwhile, a mushroom from North America is causing a stir. | more
Am 7. Juni 2026 wird Schwarzheide-Mitte zum perfekten Familienziel: Während die Stadt den Kindertag feiert, öffnen die Marken-Outlets ihre Türen zum verkaufsoffenen Shopping Sonntag. Das lohnt sich für die ganze Familie. | more
Nowhere else in Germany was it this cold: Saxony experienced the frostiest night in March at -11.2 degrees. Nevertheless, the sun provided bright spots with almost 200 hours of sunshine. | more
