An international study involving the German Biomass Research Center in Leipzig shows how using wood waste first in products and later for energy – with CO₂ stored underground – could help achieve climate neutrality. | more
Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau is synonymous with high-quality interior fittings - especially in the yacht business. Now that the rouble is no longer rolling, well-heeled Americans have filled the gap. | more
Die Fahrradsaison ist im September noch lange nicht vorbei – bei Die Fahrrad-Kette beginnt aber bereits der Modellwechsel. Wir haben einige stark reduzierte E-Bikes und Fahrräder für Stadt, längere Touren und sportliche Strecken herausgesucht. | more
Spring is still a long way off, but the artisans in the Erzgebirge already have their sights set on the next Christmas season. They will be showcasing their products to an international audience of experts. | more
This year, interested parties for the wood came to the Dresden Heath from Germany and abroad. How much was paid for the logs and which wood was particularly in demand. | more
The artisans in the Erzgebirge are enjoying good sales before Christmas, but are facing challenges. They are already working on new products that will soon be presented internationally. | more
Manchmal kommt einfach alles auf einmal. Das Auto muss plötzlich in die Werkstatt. Die Stromrechnung fällt höher aus als gedacht. Einschulung und Klassenfahrt stehen gleichzeitig an. Der Familienurlaub war wunderschön – aber auf dem Konto sieht es danach eher weniger schön aus. | more
Handicrafts from the Ore Mountains are very popular during the Advent and Christmas season. However, higher wages could lead to price hikes in the coming year. And what effect will the US tariffs have? | more
Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years. As a renewable and indigenous raw material, its use should become easier in many cases in Saxony in the future. | more
Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more
Timber construction is the trend for detached and semi-detached houses in Saxony. However, the rate for multi-storey buildings is stagnating. | more
There was plenty of "logging" in Klingenthal, Saxony, on Saturday. Germany's best lumberjacks competed for the title. On Sunday, it's the women's turn in an international competition. | more
Dresden erwartet 1.500 KI-Fachleute: Bei der Brains on Silicon geht es um Umsetzung statt Theorie. Zwei-Tages-Tickets gibt es mit 60 Euro Rabatt nur noch heute. | more
Wood turners from different countries delight visitors in Olbernhau with filigree figures and bowls up to two meters in diameter. | more
Around 2000 woodturners from different countries come together to share their passion for woodturning and exchange ideas | more
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
The sale of valuable timber has once again generated high proceeds for Saxony's forest owners this year. An average of 574 euros per cubic meter was paid at the timber submission, a type of auction. This was around nine percent less than in the record year of 2023, but 19 percent higher than the result in 2022. | more
Saxony wants to make better use of wood from local forests. According to Economics Minister Martin Dulig (SPD), the potential of wood for achieving climate targets is still vast... | 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
