Dishwashing detergent manufacturer Fit in new hands
As a traditional East German brand, Fit washing-up liquid has survived reunification. Now the company from eastern Saxony has changed hands.
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Penultimate section of the B 178 completed
Federal highway 178 is considered a central traffic artery in eastern Saxony. Work on the road has been going on for 26 years. Now the penultimate section has been completed - an occasion for a folk festival in the region.
Penultimate section for B178 completed
A fast connection to the border triangle of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic has been under construction since 1999. Now another stage has been completed - but not yet the last.
Citizens' festival for the opening of federal highway 178 to traffic
Long-distance traffic from the A4 highway to the south used to roll through small towns and villages. The new federal highway 178 relieves them with bypasses - now another section can be used.
Director Morgenroth leaves Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater
Morgenroth is moving back home from Lusatia - to Bavaria. After him, there will initially be an interim solution in Görlitz and Zittau.
Masterful watches exhibited in Zittau
Today, the time can be easily read on any phone. In the past, however, clocks were expensive rarities. Some craftsmen achieved great mastery - as can soon be seen in Zittau.
Exotic snake on cycle path in Zittau - investigation
Passers-by stumble across an exotic animal on a cycle path in the morning and call the police. They call in experts to take it into care - but it's too late.
No sponsor found - theater does not sell naming rights
Selling the naming rights to a theater, as is common practice for sports arenas? The Görlitz-Zittau Theater caused a stir with this idea. Now the plans have been scrapped.
Company Fit is looking for a suitable buyer
The East German brand Fit wants to be fit for the future. The company is currently looking for options. Because owner Wolfgang Groß is thinking about retirement at the age of 72.
Skilled workers welcome: Welcome Centers in Saxony support newcomers and employers
There is a shortage of skilled workers in many sectors. Whether in care, gastronomy or the skilled trades, companies are desperately looking for staff. There are now service centers throughout Saxony to promote immigration.
Water in Zittau is clean again
Heavy rainfall impaired the water quality in Zittau. The administration exercised caution and imposed a boiling ban. Now the water is germ-free again.
Around 260 historic vehicles on the longest federal highway
The 7th long-distance classic car tour led along the B96 from Zittau to Binz. The next one is due to take place in five years' time.
New teacher training course at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences to counteract teacher shortage
New teacher training course at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences to counteract teacher shortage in Upper Lusatia from winter semester 2025/26
Federal President Steinmeier visits theater in Görlitz and detergent manufacturer in Zittau
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater in Görlitz and Fit GmbH in Zittau. Together with Prime Minister Kretschmer, he sees the play "The Exemplary Life of Samuel W.".
Kretschmer: Solution in sight for burdened districts
Enormous cost increases and an increasing number of tasks are putting a strain on municipal budgets in Saxony. After two aid packages in the past, the Free State is once again called upon to take action.
Saxon government meets in Zittau
The Saxon government meets in Zittau to discuss the district of Görlitz. An exchange with clubs and associations takes place in advance.
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.
Europe festival commemorates EU accession 20 years ago
Two decades after Poland and the Czech Republic joined the EU, the event will be celebrated once again at the Dreiländerpunkt in Zittau. "Together with the people from the regions in the border triangle, we would like to look back on what we have achieved together as EU citizens over the past twenty ..
Voivodeship Administrative Court announces verdict on controversial Turów opencast mine
Warsaw Voivodeship Administrative Court rules on the environmental impact of the Turów opencast mine following a complaint by the town of Zittau.
Theater in Zittau produces commissioned work by Rietzschel
The rise, views and fictional life of a populist politician are the focus of a new stage play that will premiere in Zittau on January 20. The Görlitz writer Lukas Rietzschel has written the commissioned work entitled "The Exemplary Life of Samuel W.", the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater announced on Thurs ..