The lignite mining regions in Lusatia and Central Germany are facing major changes due to the coal phase-out. According to one analysis, rural regions could shrink significantly by 2038. | more
In the district of Leipzig, a lignite excavator has to be moved to a new location and cross a main road to do so. How did the complex operation work out? | 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 environmental organization warns: The Leag split-up threatens to cost Saxony and Brandenburg billions. It is now calling for the two state governments to intervene. | more
Leipzig invites you to the Saxon Energy Days 2025 - Experience lectures, guided tours and more about the energy transition free of charge from April 5 to 26. | more
Hydrogen-capable gas-fired power plants are a prerequisite for phasing out coal - but plans are stalling. An industry association is appealing to the future government to make quick decisions. | more
Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more
Miners in Saxony once extracted not only ore but also coal from the depths. The mining museum in Oelsnitz has dedicated itself to this heritage. But its reopening is a long time coming. | more
The Witznitz energy park is supposed to supply large quantities of clean electricity. However, local residents are now protesting: The park is buzzing. | more
Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more
The federal government is providing new scope for investment in future technologies. Saxony's regional minister nevertheless sees an important gap in the program. | more
Of the 5000 new jobs in authorities and research institutions in coal-mining regions, 2094 have been filled so far, with plans for 3531 positions. Leftists criticize the results as sobering. | more
Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more
The federal government wants to expand the scope for state funding programs in coal-mining regions in order to accelerate structural change. | more
A new center for construction research is being built in the Lusatian mining district with 5.7 million euros in funding. | 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
The federal government wants to promote the establishment of new economic sectors in the coal regions and expand the scope for state funding programs. | more
Under the motto "You're doing well here!", young people in lignite mining regions are being encouraged to deal with structural change. Regional Minister Schmidt wants to keep them in the region. | more
Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer in Sachsen stehen oft allein da, wenn es um die wirklich schwierigen Fragen geht. Entscheidungen, die niemand im Team mittragen kann. Zweifel, die man ungern im eigenen Netzwerk ausspricht. Und Momente, in denen man merkt: Austausch auf Augenhöhe ist selten – und doch entscheidend für gute Führung. | more
For the coal phase-out in Lusatia, 121 projects have been selected with 1.1 billion euros to retain and attract workers and specialists. | more
The Minister Presidents of Saxony and Brandenburg, Michael Kretschmer and Dietmar Woitke, sharply criticize the G7's decision to phase out coal and emphasize the importance of the regions. | more
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
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the G7's agreement to phase out coal by 2035 and warns of the costs and impact on Germany's competitiveness. | more
Leag is planning a hydrogen and electricity storage center with the largest battery storage facility in Germany at the site of the former Boxberg I and II lignite-fired power plants. | more
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
The Lausitzhalle in Hoyerswerda is being renovated with the help of coal funds. Regional Development Minister Thomas Schmidt (CDU) handed over a funding decision for 18.5 millio... | more
A new research institute at the University of Halle is to look for solutions to the problems of structural change in the Central German lignite mining region. | 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
In order to reduce the consumption of natural gas during the energy crisis, lignite-fired power plants were allowed to continue operating alongside hard coal. This is now over for seven units. | more
Regardless of the mood in the state, the Greens in Saxony want to maintain their course and advocate the modernization of the Free State. | more
Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more
The head of lignite producer Mibrag, Armin Eichholz, currently sees little chance of a premature coal phase-out in the east. Mibrag operates the Vereinigtes Schleenhain and Profen opencast mines in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt and generates electricity from the coal in the Schkopau and Lippendorf power plants, which are due to be taken off the grid in 2034/2035. The "traffic light" federal government would ideally like to bring forward the coal phase-out in the east from 2038 to 2030, but the Minister Presidents of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg are against this. Eichholz emphasized that the expansion of renewable energies is putting pressure on coal-fired power generation, but that the question of supply during lulls and when there is little sunshine is also relevant. The plans envisage the construction of around 40 gas-fired power plant units by 2030, but whether this is feasible remains questionable. Eichholz also emphasized that power plants would have to keep running if the supply of renewable energies was scarce and that coal could hardly be avoided if the gas-fired power plants were not completed in time. The question of whether it is still worthwhile for the power plant operators is also open. | more
At the onset of winter, the power plant units in Lusatia are not running at full capacity due to disruptions at the Jänschwalde and Boxberg sites. According to the operator Leag... | more
Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more
The financial resources for structural development in Lusatia are secured, despite the federal budget crisis. Funding remains unaffected and is legally secured by the Coal Phase-out Act. | more
