Scholz emphasizes the importance of lithium mining
High-ranking visit to Saxony: Chancellor Scholz and Serbian President Vucic find out about environmentally friendly lithium mining. Why the Chancellor thinks this is important.
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Scholz and Serbia's President Vucic visit Freiberg
In the Ore Mountains, the German Chancellor and the Serbian President gather information on environmentally friendly lithium mining. The planned project near Altenberg serves as an example.
Scholz comes to Freiberg with Serbian president
Back in August, the Chancellor visited the site to find out about the planned lithium mining in the Ore Mountains. Now he is bringing a state guest with him.
Scholz comes to Freiberg again
Back in August, the Chancellor visited the site to find out about the planned lithium mining in the Ore Mountains. Now he is bringing a state guest with him.
Five candidates want to become district administrator in Central Saxony
Following the premature resignation of Central Saxony's district administrator Neubauer, a new election will be held in January. Who are the candidates?
Saxon Mining Authority approves plans for new mine in Pöhla
Tungsten, tin and fluorspar are to be extracted in a new mine in the Ore Mountains. The mining authority has now given the go-ahead.
TU Bergakademie Freiberg honored with first-class mineralogical collections
The Mineralogical Collections of the Freiberg Mining Academy are a feast for the eyes. They have now been honored at an international congress.
Post of District Administrator for Central Saxony officially vacant
Dirk Neubauer, District Administrator of Central Saxony, resigned unexpectedly in the summer. First deputy Lothar Beier is now in charge. The new election is on January 26.
Bluetongue disease spreads in Central Saxony
After a first case of bluetongue disease at the beginning of September, there are further outbreaks in the district of Central Saxony. A total of 14 cases of the animal disease have been registered.
The splendor of minerals: "Terra Mineralia" show turns 15
The "Terra Mineralia" exhibition in Freiberg has been drawing on a unique collection for 15 years. Minerals are displayed there in all their splendor and diversity. Now there are some new features.
Another case of bluetongue disease in Saxony
Bluetongue disease has been detected in a dead sheep in Saxony. There has been an increase in cases of serotype 3 in Germany since the beginning of July.
Further renovation of the old mine costs 100 million euros
In Saxony, further relics of coal and ore mining need to be secured and restored. This costs a lot of money.
Freiberg district hospital plans integrated emergency center
Heart palpitations, pain or a household accident - many people go straight to the hospital emergency room. They are hopelessly overloaded and are actually there for the most serious cases - the people of Freiberg are rethinking.
District Administrator Neubauer resigns earlier than announced
Dirk Neubauer, District Administrator of Central Saxony, actually wanted to retire in March 2025. Now he is retiring even earlier.
District Administrator Neubauer resigns earlier than announced
Dirk Neubauer, District Administrator of Central Saxony, actually wanted to retire in March 2025. Now he is retiring even earlier.
District Administrator Dirk Neubauer plans to step down on March 31, 2025
Dirk Neubauer (non-party), District Administrator of Central Saxony, would like to leave his post for good at the end of March next year. Neubauer is planning an orderly transition for his successor.
Bundestag Vice-President warns of dangers to democracy after resignation of Central Saxony district administrator
Bundestag Vice-President Katrin Göring-Eckardt warns of potential dangers for democracy following the resignation of the district administrator of Central Saxony due to political blockades, hatred and agitation.
Central Saxony district administrator Neubauer resigns
Dirk Neubauer is the only one of Saxony's current district councillors who did not come into office on a CDU ticket. Now he is resigning after just two years.
Old CDU election poster invalidates election in Hennersdorf
The election of the Hennersdorf local council has to be repeated because of a special kind of legacy. Ten voters could have been influenced by an old election poster.
Shortages of building materials feared: Fewer quarrying companies
Whether gravel, sand or natural stone - Saxony is rich in raw materials that are needed for construction projects. Nevertheless, the industry is warning of shortages and rising prices. What are the reasons?
Into space via Freiberg: new space technology subject at university
Space technology can also be studied at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in future. With the bachelor's degree course in Space Resources, the world's first mining university is breaking new ground in Germany, according to information released on Thursday. Interested students can enrol from mid-June - an ..
Into space via Freiberg: new space technology subject at university
Space technology can also be studied at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in future. With the bachelor's degree course in Space Resources, the world's first mining university is breaking new ground in Germany, according to information released on Thursday. Interested students can enrol from mid-June - an ..
Into space via Freiberg: new space technology subject at university
Space technology can also be studied at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in future. With the Space Resources Bachelor's degree course, the world's first mining university is breaking new ground in Germany, according to information released on Thursday. Interested students can enrol from June 1 - and lea ..
District Administrator criticizes finger-pointing and calls for a change of course after European and local elections
District Administrator of Central Saxony criticizes traffic lights in Berlin and calls for a change of course in the Free State after European and local elections.
Bergakademie offers cooperative studies
The Bergakademie Freiberg is breaking new ground and will be offering cooperative studies from the winter semester onwards. The young people work in companies during their studies and are paid by them. On the one hand, this provides them with a secure income, and on the other, it allows the course t ..
Solar power plant to keep Meyer Burger in Freiberg
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger had announced the end of its plant in Freiberg. Now a huge solar power plant is set to save the day.
Solar manufacturer Meyer Burger closes plant in Freiberg
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has sealed the final end for its site in Freiberg, with more than 400 employees losing their jobs.
BSW calls for active action by the Saxon state government to save solar production in Freiberg
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance believes the Saxon state government has a duty to save solar production in Freiberg.
Meyer Burger stops module production in Freiberg
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is discontinuing module production at its Freiberg plant, affecting 500 employees.
Significant losses for solar manufacturer Meyer Burger
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has made considerable losses. The management wants to relocate its production to the USA - and is demanding aid from the German government.
IG Metall demands more support for the solar industry from the German government
IG Metall is demanding more support for the solar industry from the federal government in order to prevent the closure of a plant in Saxony.
Meyer Burger announces closure of Freiberg plant
The solar company Meyer Burger is preparing to close its plant in Freiberg in order to save costs and increase production in the USA.
Saxony's Minister President calls for rescue package for solar industry
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has called for a rescue package for the solar industry from the federal government and the EU. The industry is important for the economic strength and sovereignty of Germany and Europe, said Kretschmer on Wednesday. The federal government and the EU must finally act. Otherwise, many jobs in the East would be at risk.
Meyer Burger could close production in Saxony
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger says it is considering closing its plant in Freiberg, Saxony. The Swiss company presented a plan on Wednesday to reduce "unsustainable losses" in Europe and focus on the USA. "Part of the plan would unfortunately be the closure of the plant in Freiberg, Germany, a ..
Politicians demand a clear commitment from the federal government to the German solar industry
Politicians from Saxony warn of thousands of job losses and demand commitment to the German solar industry
Kretschmer against often delinquent asylum seekers in the country
Asylum seekers who have committed multiple criminal offenses should not be allowed to remain permanently in the Federal Republic, according to Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer. "Anyone who has regularly committed criminal offenses and wants to come here as an asylum seeker has no business ..
Deutschlandticket must be financially secured
Saxon Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer believes that the Deutschlandticket must be financially secured in the coming years. "We feel that this 49-euro ticket is very well received and especially by people in metropolitan areas," said the CDU politician following an out-of-town cabinet meeting in th ..
Saxon Cabinet meets away from home
The Saxon cabinet is meeting away from home on Tuesday: it is meeting in the silver mine of the Reiche Zeche in Freiberg. According to the state chancellery, the district administrator of the Mittelsachsen district, Dirk Neubauer, is also invited to the meeting. Together with Prime Minister Michael ..
Leased forest area should not give way to open pit mining
In the dispute over a private forest plot for the expansion of the Nochten open-cast lignite mine, the Saxon Upper Mining Authority heard Monday. "It is madness to still expropriate land for lignite mining," said the federal chairman of the Green League, René Schuster, before the start of the hearin ..
Cabinet meeting: Kretschmer enters mine tunnel
The Saxon cabinet will meet next Tuesday in Freiberg. In the first part of the meeting in the old winding machine house of the mine "Reiche Zeche" is the district of Central Saxony in the center, announced the State Chancellery on Thursday in Dresden. District Administrator Dirk Neubauer (independen ..
Electronics group Siltronic with expansion building in Freiberg
Silicon wafer manufacturer Siltronic is modernizing its production in Freiberg and has put an extension building into operation for this purpose. Several hundred million euros have reportedly been invested in the so-called crystal pulling hall. The company did not get more specific at the opening on ..
Freiberg's mayor promotes dialogue with Russia
Freiberg's mayor Sven Krüger has defended his controversial appearance at a lavish ball in St. Petersburg, Russia. On the one hand, help is needed for war refugees, and on the other hand, dialogue is needed to reach peaceful solutions, the nonpartisan local politician said Thursday at a city council ..
Kretschmer: Saxony ideally suited for circular economy
Away from a throwaway economy and toward a circular economy: Saxony has good prerequisites for this, according to Minister President Kretschmer. He was optimistic during a visit to the TU Freiberg.