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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.

Who is EPH? Why FFF is demonstrating in Dresden today

The Czech energy group EPH, together with LEAG and MIBRAG, controls large parts of the East German lignite industry - and is now planning to invest in new gas-fired power plants. Fridays for Future is taking to the streets in Dresden today as part of an international week of action that is targeting EPH and its main shareholder Daniel Křetínský across Europe for the first time. | more

Public transport strike: regional services to resume in the morning

After three days of standstill, buses, streetcars and ferries are back on schedule. However, there is still no agreement in sight in the wage dispute. New strikes could be on the cards until May. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Public transport strike: regional services to resume in the morning

After three days of standstill, buses, streetcars and ferries are back on schedule. However, there is still no agreement in sight in the wage dispute. New strikes could be on the cards until May. | more

Local transport strike begins in large parts of Saxony

Due to the strike at regional transport companies in Saxony, commuters in several districts and cities can expect considerable restrictions until the weekend. | more

Lufthansa strike - flights at Leipzig/Halle canceled

Lufthansa flight attendants are planning to strike on Friday. This will affect flights taking off or landing in Leipzig/Halle. What passengers need to be prepared for now. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Verdi decides on further warning strikes in public transport

Passengers in Saxony can expect local transport services to be disrupted next week. Verdi is once again calling for warning strikes - affecting several regions as well as school transport. | more

Several flights canceled due to Lufthansa strikes

Passengers in Saxony will have to reschedule on Thursday: several flights from Dresden and Leipzig will be canceled. | more

Satte Rabatte, Food-Trucks & Live-Musik zum Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

Cup match in Munich: Bayern's appeal to fans over strike

The local transport strike in Munich is also making it difficult to travel to FC Bayern's cup match against RB Leipzig. The record champions turn to the fans. | more

Due to strikes: How will Munich organize travel for the cup match?

FC Bayern will host RB Leipzig in the cup quarter-finals on Wednesday. Due to an announced strike in local transportation, arrival and departure will be a problem. A decision is to be made on Monday. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Strike hits cup match between Bayern and Leipzig: postponement?

FC Bayern will host RB Leipzig in the cup quarter-finals on Wednesday. Due to an announced strike in local transportation, arrival and departure will be a problem. A decision is to be made on Monday. | more

Warning strike at schools in the Zwickau area

Teachers in the Zwickau area are following the call for an all-day warning strike. It remains unclear how many schools are affected. | 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

GEW warning strike at universities

A warning strike is to take place at Saxony's universities this week. The GEW union is demanding higher wages and a collective agreement for student employees. | more

Warning strikes at schools: "The colleagues are broken"

Teachers from Saxony and other state employees went on strike on Wednesday. Warning strikes are imminent nationwide. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

Warning strike at Radeberger - 7 percent wage increase demanded

Employees at breweries in Saxony are fighting for better pay. To increase the pressure on employers, the NGG trade union has called another warning strike. | more

Warning strike at breweries in Freiberg and Krostitz

The employees of the Saxon breweries no longer want to be paid less than their West German colleagues. They are continuing their industrial action. | 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

Wave of warning strikes at breweries in Saxony

For the Food, Beverages and Catering Union, the barrel is full. Warning strikes are now intended to exert pressure on the ongoing wage negotiations in the Saxon brewing industry. | more

Warning strikes at German airports: Leipzig/Halle also affected

On Monday, 3400 flights in Germany will be on strike, Leipzig/Halle is also affected. Turkish Airlines is canceling flights, passengers should contact the airlines for information. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Current information on closed and open daycare centers and after-school care centers in Leipzig during the strikes

Find out here which daycare centers and after-school care centers in Leipzig are affected during the strikes. We will inform you about the closures, restricted opening hours and the availability of emergency childcare. This way you stay well informed and can adjust your childcare plans accordingly. | more

Daycare centers and waste collection - warning strikes in Saxony's major cities

The wage dispute for employees in the public sector of the federal government and local authorities is smouldering due to the lack of an offer from the employers. After an inconclusive round of negotiations, further authorities are going on strike. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Warning strike at Post and DHL in several cities in the southeast

No mail, no parcels: Deutsche Post employees are going on warning strike in several cities in the south-east. The background to this is ongoing wage negotiations. | more

VW collective agreement: IG Metall urges agreement before Christmas

The wage dispute at VW is entering what could be the decisive round. Both sides will meet in Hanover on Monday. IG Metall will then push for an agreement. | more

Satte Rabatte, Food-Trucks & Live-Musik zum Late-Night-Shopping

Am Brückentag nach Christi Himmelfahrt findet in Schwarzheide ein ganz besonderer Einkaufstag statt. Die Marken-Outlets laden zum Late-Night-Shopping ein. Bis 21 Uhr erwarten dich LIVE-MUSIK, FOOD TRUCKS, viele EXKLUSIVE AKTIONEN und bis zu 70 Prozent Rabatt. | more

Volkswagen ahead of new warning strike for wage round on Monday

IG Metall is increasing the pressure in the wage dispute at VW: just in time for the fourth round of collective bargaining, it is calling for a nationwide warning strike. The fronts remain hardened. | more

Warning strike at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports leads to flight cancellations

The trade union Verdi has called on employees of two Lufthansa subsidiaries in Dresden and Leipzig/Halle to go on a two-day warning strike. Several flights were canceled. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

Warning strike: flights in Leipzig/Halle and Dresden canceled

The trade union Verdi has called on employees of two Lufthansa subsidiaries in Dresden and Leipzig/Halle to go on a warning strike. Numerous flights were canceled. | more

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