160 instead of 70 km/h - police speed cameras
The police have checked the speed of cars in Upper Lusatia. One speeding driver will have to surrender his license for a longer period of time.
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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.
Lusatian companies struggle with difficult business situation
The mood among companies in Lusatia remains subdued. According to the IHK, a turnaround is not in sight.
Alternative teaching internship at selected secondary schools in eastern Saxony - second pilot phase launched
At TU Dresden, the second pilot phase of the project to better intertwine theory and practice in teacher training has begun. The internship runs throughout the semester and allows participating students to grow into the role of teachers whilst mitigating the shortage of teachers in East Saxony.
Lusatia Festival in East Saxony offers a diverse program
The European art festival aims to culturally revitalize the lignite mining region during structural change. With a diverse program, it attracts guests every year - even from afar.
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.
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.
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.
Solar park in Upper Lusatia put into operation
The energy company Leag commissioned a photovoltaic park in Boxberg (district of Görlitz) on Tuesday. The 23-hectare solar park is expected to generate up to 26,000 megawatt hours of electricity per year, the company announced. The solar plant is to become part of the Leag GigawattFactory, which is ..
Number of endangered white-tailed eagles in Saxony continues to rise
The number of endangered white-tailed eagles in Saxony has been increasing for years, especially in Upper Lusatia.
Lusatian municipalities on the way to becoming a European model region for structural change
The municipalities of Lusatia are receiving support from the EU for their plans to become the first Net-Zero Valley in Europe.
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.
Lusatia applies to become a "net zero valley" under EU industrial law
Lusatia was the first region to apply to EU Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton to become a 'net zero valley'. The EU wants to promote clean technologies with the net-zero industry law.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two teenagers set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade. No injuries were reported.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two young people set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade in Weißwasser. No one was injured. The police are investigating the two youths.
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.
Local authorities in Lusatia concerned about precautionary blocking of financial commitments by the federal government
The municipalities in Lusatia are concerned about the precautionary blocking of financial commitments by the federal government, as this could lead to delays in projects.
Million-euro investment in Lusatia: New federal construction research center receives 68.6 million euros
The Bundestag's budget committee has cleared the way for an investment of millions in Lusatia. The federal construction research center 'LAB - Living Art of Building' will receive a total of 68.6 million euros.
Business associations call for reliable policies for economic development in Lusatia
The Berlin-Brandenburg and Saxony business associations see long-term economic development in Lusatia under threat and are calling for a reliable policy to resolve the acute problems quickly.
Alliance Greens call for measures to stabilize the water balance in Lusatia
For a long-term stabilization of the water balance in Lusatia with the coal phase-out, the Alliance Greens in Brandenburg, Saxony and Berlin demand a series of measures from the federal and state governments.
Lusatia develops into a focal point for battery production
The establishment of companies like Altech promotes the development of battery production in Lusatia. Altech plans to build two factories in the Schwarze Pumpe industrial park in Brandenburg, with investments of over one billion euros and the creation of 1,000 jobs.
Six reasons to have your favorite furniture reupholstered: A plea for sustainability and individuality
Tips on home furnishing and why reupholstering is often better than buying new furniture. Upholsterers in Dresden and Upper Lusatia.
Robert Habeck meets Lausitzrunde: Transformation and the future of Lausitz
Federal Minister of Economics and Climate Protection Robert Habeck meets the Lausitzrunde, a municipal alliance, to discuss the current status of the transformation in Lausitz. The article analyzes the progress, the financial support from the federal government and the ongoing challenges such as the shortage of skilled workers.