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News from Saxony

Drinking fountains provide refreshment in the summer months. (Archive photo) / Photo: Sebastian Willnow/dpa

Drinking fountain season ends in Saxony

From this week, water will no longer gush from the 30 public drinking fountains in Leipzig. The winter break has also begun in Chemnitz. Dresdeners can quench their thirst for a little longer.

A new bicycle bridge has been opened to traffic in Chemnitz. (Symbolic image) / Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa

New bicycle bridge opened in Chemnitz

A new bridge for cyclists connects the districts of Rottluff and Rabenstein. The bridge is part of a premium cycle path. Work will soon begin on another section.

Saxony's Economics Minister Dirk Panter (SPD) is campaigning for an open and honest debate about the arms industry. (Archive photo) / Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa

Panter for open debate on the arms industry

Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs is promoting a differentiated discussion about the establishment of armaments companies in the state. He also has the special assets of the federal government in mind.

Saxony wants to extend the rent freeze for Dresden and Leipzig until mid-2027. (Symbolic image) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa

Saxony extends rent freeze

According to the responsible minister in Saxony, the rent freeze is not a permanent solution. Only sufficient housing construction can solve the problem. But that requires investors.