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Old structures are giving way, while Saxony wants to play a leading role in structural change. / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Economy

Cooling towers in Boxberg blown up - clearing the way for green energy

The coal era is also coming to an end in Lusatia. The demolition of the Boxberg cooling towers marks the start of Lusatia's transformation into an energy region.

DieSachsen News 06.12.2024 13:09

The 40-metre-high industrial chimney lies on the ground after being blown up. It stood on the former Edelpelz site in Schkeuditz / Photo: Heiko Rebsch/dpa

Chimney over 40 meters high blown up - living space planned

For years, the derelict site of VEB Edelpelz near Leipzig was an eyesore. Now around 400 apartments are to be built there. There is a huge bang at the end of the demolition work.

Economy 22.11.2024 13:33

Grimma's mayor Matthias Berger (non-party) sees Saxony's municipalities in a threatening imbalance. (Archive photo) / Photo: Sebastian Willnow/dpa

Municipalities in dire straits: Lord Mayor warns of financial crisis

Politics 01.08.2024 06:02