Oberlausitz Easter bunny post office is open
"Olli Osterhase" and "Lotti Langohr" are once again answering letters from all over the world. Anyone who sends them a greeting can look forward to a little surprise in their letterbox.
News from Saxony
Construction activity picks up in the East
After years in the doldrums, demand for construction services is growing in the East. Which areas have seen particular growth - and where things are not yet picking up again.
The right place for a first meal in Croatia
Quaint seafood restaurant Sutvid in Croatia: oysters and mussels fresh from our own farm, direct sea views and simple, authentic Dalmatian cuisine.
Panter: Smaller wage gap no reason for satisfaction
Despite lower figures for the pay gap between women and men, the Ministry of Economic Affairs sees a need for further action, especially in comparable jobs.
Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line will remain a bottleneck for many years to come
Commuters and businesses still need patience: the double-track expansion of the Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line will not start until 2032 at the earliest, and initially only on the southern section.
Sunny days: bees start the new season
The mild spring weather is keeping Saxony's bees busy: they are flying out again and collecting pollen as food for their offspring. The next generation is already waiting in the wings.
New research project: Shaping the end of life yourself
What should the end of life look like - and who decides? A new project in Dresden is tackling precisely these questions. "KOMPASS 70+" by Volkssolidarität Dresden helps older people to shape the last phase of their lives in a self-determined way at an early stage. The Evangelische Hochschule Dresden is providing scientific support for the project.
Digital map and app for volunteers in Saxony
Anyone who volunteers receives benefits as a thank you. Until now, this was only possible with an analog card. Now the offer is going digital and coming to smartphones.
Female authors dominate selection for Leipzig Book Prize
Who has a chance of winning the Leipzig Book Fair Prize? In the fiction category, the jury is sending four women and one author from Austria into the race.
Former Saxon government spokesman Sagurna is dead
He was considered one of the closest companions of former Saxon Prime Minister Kurt Biedenkopf. Now former government spokesman Michael Sagurna has died.
From scrapyard to new car: Freiberg research makes it possible
The old car may soon be in the next new car. Researchers at TU Bergakademie Freiberg have teamed up with the BMW Group to investigate how steel, glass and plastic from end-of-life vehicles can be reused as high-quality raw materials. It is already working for steel - more research is needed for glass and plastic. What the Car2Car project shows and why this is important for our climate.
More potholes after winter - municipalities struggle with damage
After the winter, many regions in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are reporting more potholes than in previous years. The exact amount of damage is often still unclear - repairs are already underway in some cases.
Major cleaning at the Dresden State Art Collections
When visitors have to stay outside, the inside is cleaned and renovated. Everything that is maintained at the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen during closing times.
Sausage recall at Penny - salmonella in breakfast crackers
A manufacturer is recalling breakfast crackers due to salmonella. Which batches are affected and what customers should be aware of now.
Sausage recall at Penny - salmonella in breakfast crackers
A manufacturer is recalling breakfast crackers due to salmonella. Which batches are affected and what customers should be aware of now.
Theater festival presents opera about anti-apartheid fighter Nkoli
Chemnitz will become a German theater mecca this summer for the "Theater der Welt" festival. The first productions have now been announced. They also deal with a century of Ukrainian history.
Participation report: Saxony participates in 31 companies
The Free State of Bavaria holds company shares worth almost 600 million euros. According to Finance Minister Piwarz, this is not about returns, but about central state interests.
When cycle paths don't end in nirvana - observations from a bike-friendly country
How Dutch cycling infrastructure, cycle lanes and parking garages help to ensure that many cyclists ride safely and respectfully without helmets.
BFH : Sale of luxury goods can be tax-free
The speculation tax is intended to prevent the wealthy from making tax-free money by buying and selling property or other possessions at short notice. However, this does not apply to all luxury goods.
Art festival "Begehungen" revitalizes Chemnitz Schauspielhaus
Digital media and AI-generated images are blurring the boundaries between reality and simulation. This summer, the "Begehungen" art festival aims to explore what this means for democracy.
AI to help store nuclear waste safely for a million years
Where to put highly radioactive nuclear waste? One of the most pressing questions of our time. Researchers from Dresden, Görlitz, Freiberg and Darmstadt want to use artificial intelligence to calculate how safely radioactive waste can be stored deep in the rock - for a million years.
RB Leipzig without Schlager for a few weeks
Leipzig midfielder Schlager had to leave the pitch early against Dortmund. The Austrian will not return to the pitch for the time being.
Fewer children in daycare centers - SPD warns of daycare center deaths
Demographic change is making itself felt in Saxony's daycare centers. Some of them are closing. The development is causing concern among SPD politicians.
Prize for Chemnitz premiere of "Rummelplatz"
Sold-out performances, additional dates and now an opera prize: the Chemnitz premiere of "Rummelplatz" thrilled local audiences and music experts beyond the region alike.
ICE route between Erfurt and Leipzig open again
Good news for rail travelers: After hours of restrictions, trains between Erfurt and Leipzig/Halle are running largely on schedule again.
Protest: IAV employees fear for their jobs
What is the future of the development services provider IAV's site in the Ore Mountains? Many of the 800 employees there are worried about their jobs. Now they are putting pressure on the company management.
Zwickau researchers build the parcel delivery service of the future
Parcels that deliver themselves? Researchers at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau are working on exactly that. The LATTICE project is developing self-driving transport vehicles that autonomously deliver parcels to residential areas and inform recipients via an app. The solution is to be demonstrated on Zwickau's Kornmarkt by 2028.
Thousands fewer children in Saxony daycare centers
Demographic change is making itself felt in Saxony's daycare centers. Some of them are closing. But there are also improvements.
East SPD politicians warn of daycare center deaths
East German daycare centers shine with long opening hours and qualified staff. But they are running out of children. SPD politicians fear the situation will worsen from 2027 and are turning to the federal government.