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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.

Bucket wheel excavator weighing several tons moves

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

Greenpeace demands creditor protection for Leag restructuring

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

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

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

Saxon Energy Days in Leipzig: excursions and lectures in April

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

Energy Association: Major time pressure for new gas-fired power plants

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

Delay in reopening of 'Kohlewelt' museum in Oelsnitz

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

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Noise from the Witznitz solar park is measured

The Witznitz energy park is supposed to supply large quantities of clean electricity. However, local residents are now protesting: The park is buzzing. | more

Saxony's regional development ministry criticizes federal funding programme for coal regions

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

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Federal government only fills just under 40% of the announced jobs in coal mining areas

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

Federal government expands funding programs for coal regions

The federal government wants to expand the scope for state funding programs in coal-mining regions in order to accelerate structural change. | more

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New center for building research planned in the Lusatian mining area

A new center for construction research is being built in the Lusatian mining district with 5.7 million euros in funding. | more

Federal government expands scope for funding programs in coal regions

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

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

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

Campaign to inform young people about structural change

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

Structural change in Lusatia in Saxony: 121 projects with 1.1 billion euros selected

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

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Criticism of G7 decision to phase out coal: Minister Presidents of Saxony and Brandenburg express outrage

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

Kretschmer criticizes G7 agreement to phase out coal by 2035

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

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Leag plans hydrogen and electricity storage center in Boxberg

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

Lausitzhalle in Hoyerswerda is being renovated

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

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New research institute at the University of Halle to solve structural change in the lignite mining area

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

Seven lignite-fired units face final closure

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

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

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

Saxony's Greens want to maintain their course and advocate modernization

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

Head of lignite producer Mibrag sees little chance of early coal phase-out in the East

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

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Leag power plants are not all running at full load

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

Funding for structural development in Lusatia secured despite budget crisis

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

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Promoting cycle paths and industrial estates in the Leipzig region with coal funds

The Regional Monitoring Committee for the Central German Mining District has endorsed six structural change projects in the Leipzig region, for which applications for 36.4 million euros are to be submitted to the federal government. | more

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