The death of a young cyclist in a road accident today drove around 200 people onto the streets to demonstrate. They called for “Safe cycle paths now!”. Meanwhile, the police headquarters is preparing for a demonstration by so-called Generation Z scheduled for tomorrow. And: the city of Leipzig is launching its winter programme to provide […]
He broke into company premises and stole an e-bike at gunpoint. The 45-year-old suspect is now in pre-trial detention. The tarmac on Dittrichring is due to be resurfaced soon, resulting in diversions for motor traffic. And: RB Leipzig stand no chance against the FC Bayern women’s team. The LZ summarises the key events in Leipzig […]
It has been a deeply sad morning in Leipzig today. A cyclist, aged just 20, was killed in a road accident on Arthur-Hoffmann-Straße. The investigation is ongoing. Saxony has approved the track extension on Georg-Schumann-Straße. And: Belantis is kicking off its Halloween programme. The LZ summarises the key events in Leipzig and beyond on Wednesday, […]
It’s derby time again in Leipzig! Around 10,000 football fans are set to watch the Regionalliga clash between 1. FC Lok and BSG Chemie at the Bruno-Plache-Stadion tomorrow. How are both teams shaping up? Following a failed supermarket robbery, the police are now searching for the perpetrator. In addition, hackers have accessed tens of thousands […]
Is the women’s football ultra scene supporting RB Leipzig II’s regional league side now set to disband? The police are investigating following the theft of a flag at a Saxony Cup match in Leutzsch. The culprit: a man. Fame factor: zero. Speaking of zero: that’s a constant for the RB men’s team, at least in […]
The arrival of the defence contractor Covenant continues to stir up emotions in Leipzig. A protest against it took place on Augustusplatz today. In Markranstädt, meanwhile, a drinks shop has lost its takings following a robbery. And: no derby in the round of 16 of the Saxony Cup. However, a real cracker was drawn in […]
Leipzig also took part in the nationwide climate protest “Es brennt!” by forming a human chain along a section of Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. Unlike a night-time rave at the Harthbogen, this event had been duly registered. The rave, on the other hand, was shut down by the police. The Saxony Cup is also over for defending champions […]
Saturday afternoon. Markkleeberg Canoe Park. The sun is shining. The mayor is not smiling. Karsten Schütze (SPD) and a few of his colleagues had just learnt via a live stream of the decision regarding Germany’s official Olympic bid: it is Munich. Right up until the last moment, the mayor’s hopes had rested on Cologne/Rhine-Ruhr, as […]
No compulsory military service, no medical examinations, no groping of the testicles – the ‘School Strike Against Compulsory Military Service’ initiative had called for nationwide protests today. Meanwhile, a “sturdy to overweight” robber has landed himself on the police’s wanted list after unauthorisedly reaching into someone else’s handbag. And: When will Leipzig’s population hit 700,000? […]
Berlin is to withdraw its bid to host the Olympic Games. This means that, for its partner city Leipzig too, the dream of hosting the Olympics has once again been dashed. The Saxon police, in collaboration with Polish officers, have broken up a car-theft gang operating across Europe. And: The defence contractor Covenant plans to […]
Is the Capa Grove actually safe now? A new proposal from the city council could offer a compromise on this hotly debated issue. A 14-year-old girl narrowly avoided being hit by a car and was injured whilst trying to get out of the way. And: Little ones at Auensee say THANK YOU! The LZ summarises […]
Two people were injured today in a road traffic accident at the junction of Kurt-Eisner-Straße and August-Bebel-Straße – a car collided with a bicycle. In the east of Leipzig, a major link road several kilometres long has now been reopened following two months of renovation work. And: The official launch of the 2026 ‘Gutes Leben […]
It’s now official: the US defence contractor Covenant plans to begin production of cruise missiles near Leipzig in just a few months’ time. A 30 km/h speed limit is set to make Theresienstraße in Eutritzsch safer and quieter in future. And: the go-ahead was given today at Störmthaler See for the construction of an inclusive […]
Everyone loves Rosi! The 15-year-old senior dachshund was crowned the clear winner at the second Dachshund Parade at the “Bayerischer Bahnhof”. Skateboarder Lilly Stoephasius was also a winner. The two-time Olympian once again claimed the title in the Park category at the German Championships in Grünau. Leipzig’s Mayor for Sport, Rosenthal, described his city as […]
Too much noise on Lützner Straße! The city is responding by introducing another 30 km/h zone. Signage will be put up from 14 September. The Leipzig team on the winners’ podium. At least for two of their projects: BonusMOVE and Leipziger Crowd bagged awards. And: Saxony’s Chambers of Industry and Commerce see a need for […]
Yes, there was football too. But this time, handball is definitely our number one! Because after nine long, gruelling years, HC Leipzig are back in the 1. Bundesliga. The season kicked off on Saturday with a home match against last season’s runners-up, Borussia Dortmund. The RB players had to contend with another Borussia side – […]
The shock of May still lingers deeply in the minds of Leipzig’s residents. A driver on a rampage killed two people and injured eight others in the Grimmaische Straße pedestrian zone. Charges have now been brought against the 33-year-old. In Neulindenau today, a tram collided with a car. And: Leipzig’s ‘Radnacht’ kicks off this year’s […]
A shock for a 19-year-old petrol station employee in Leipzig: during the night, his workplace became the scene of a brutal robbery. The Saxon Minister for Finance has tabled the government’s draft budget for the next two years, totalling 53.5 billion euros. And: Leipzig’s ‘Health Clowns’ are celebrating their 20th anniversary. The LZ summarises the […]
Once again, a cyclist has been injured in a road accident in Leipzig today. Around midday, a collision with a car took place on Antonienstraße. In Lindenau, a shop assistant also sustained serious injuries. He had been attacked with a knife. And: Leipzig’s Football Lions will roar one last time this season tomorrow. The LZ […]
It all kicks off this Friday evening! The HC Leipzig women’s handball team are kicking off the new competitive season with a cup derby against the Rödertal-Bienen. It’s a real litmus test for the newly promoted Bundesliga side before they make their top-flight debut next week. “We can only speculate at this stage about what […]
Not all dreams come true. Robert Farken found this out the hard way at this year’s European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The 28-year-old from Leipzig had set his sights on nothing less than gold in the 1,500 metres, but in the end he ‘only’ managed 9th place. Nevertheless, the young athletes of SG Motor Gohlis-Nord […]
From the day after tomorrow, people will be able to skate again on Leipzig’s Augustusplatz. That’s because Europe’s largest mobile roller-skating rink is stopping off in the city once again this year. We got a first glimpse today. Right next to the exhibition centre, the first spades were driven into dry earth today in Wiederitzsch. […]
Even though the sun was hidden behind grey clouds today, the issue of UV protection is always relevant. To raise awareness of this important aspect of health prevention, the Working Group on Dermatological Prevention (ADP), in collaboration with German Cancer Aid, is equipping facilities and locations across the country with the informative ‘Watch Out’ sign. […]
First, roaring motorbikes flew through the air, then red and white smoke rose into the sky. Under the banner ‘RB Leipzig Season Heat Up 2026’, the Rasenballer celebrated this year’s season-opening party on the festival grounds at the Sportforum. The first competitive matches are already scheduled for next weekend: the men’s team face a challenge […]
The pilot was killed in a tragic helicopter crash in the Ore Mountains. Despite immediate efforts to save him, he died at the scene of the crash. MDR has also been affected by the ‘Matryoshka’ disinformation campaign. An investigation by the broadcaster has uncovered several hundred fake posts. Also: two further suspected IS terrorists have […]
Two cars were completely burnt out and three others were badly damaged – that is the outcome of a suspected arson attack last night in Leipzig-Altlindenau. The intense heat is also causing serious problems for sparrows, blackbirds and other birds. A charity is sounding the alarm and advising people to set up bird baths. And: […]
Irene Burillo from Spain has won the ITF Leipzig Open tournament. But the real surprise of the tournament week was the player she faced in the final. Ida Wobker from Osnabrück, aged just 15 – who had been given a wildcard into the draw – provided a promising spark in the German tennis scene. After […]
The climate activists from Fridays for Future wanted to counter this feeling of powerlessness. That is why they had spontaneously called for a demonstration today. The Leipzig Open, on the other hand, had been planned for some time. The biggest women’s tennis tournament in eastern Germany has also risen even further in prestige. It kicked […]
The Leipzig Lions are in the middle of their second GFL2 season. However, following two early wins, they have now come crashing down to earth with a bump in the harsh reality of the league. Following a heavy 0–42 defeat away to the Hamburg Pioneers, they also suffered a surprisingly heavy 10–33 home defeat against […]
A motorist in Grünau had a literally scorching experience today. His car caught fire whilst he was driving – all that remained was a wreck. Price hike for allotments: Leipzig plans to almost double the lease fees for allotments from next year. And: watch out for pickpockets! The LZ summarises the key events from Wednesday, […]
We’re heading into the home straight! The second and final phase of construction is set to begin on Monday at the huge LVB building site on the west side of Leipzig Central Station. For three weeks, however, this will once again throw the timetables for many trams into disarray. An intriguing question has now been […]
The bottle stays closed! At any rate, those are Deutsche Bahn’s plans. By mid-October, the company aims to enforce a nationwide ban on alcohol consumption at all railway stations. Due to engineering works on the railway line between Leipzig and Döbeln, the Regio RB110 will only be able to operate as a rail replacement service […]
It wasn’t the Champions League just yet, but RB Leipzig’s first pre-season friendly. As a result, the match against fourth-tier side Altglienicke proved to be a hard-fought affair. A brawl in the city centre resulted in serious injuries. Also: From tomorrow, Saxony’s Ministry of Social Affairs is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of […]
At first he pretended to be interested in buying the goods – but then he simply tried to snatch them. The police have now arrested the suspected repeat offender. Harkortstraße will remain closed to traffic for longer than expected – due to reckless behaviour! And: 39 years ago today, a State Council resolution brought an […]
For the fourth time this year, the CDU’s constituency office in Möckern has been the target of political attacks. The police are investigating, but have also been called upon to look into two new arson incidents that need to be solved. And: The SC DHfK handball team have unveiled their kit for the coming season […]
No fewer than two football teams from the 2. Bundesliga were in Leipzig this weekend. Here, they played friendly matches against Leipzig’s Regionalliga sides. Despite ultimately losing, 1. FC Lok against Hertha BSC and BSG Chemie against 1. FC Magdeburg put in spirited performances. BSG Chemie Leipzig vs. 1. FC Magdeburg 1–4 (1–1) As with […]
A café in the city centre and a pizzeria in Lindenau were damaged in quick succession during the night by explosions caused by explosives. The police are investigating but are keeping tight-lipped about further details. We spoke to the owner of the pizzeria. A tram collided with a car on Südplatz this evening. And: The […]
The heat-related tram disruption is over! From tomorrow, LVB will be running all services on their normal routes again. But be warned: the summer network of diversion routes due to roadworks also has a few quirks of its own. Also: the police are searching for a bus thug who is still at large. And: BSG […]
Yes, it’s true: the trams in Leipzig are running again! The nightmare of black joint sealant is over. Out of relief and gratitude, the LVB has announced a seven-day thank-you campaign for the coming week. The Gewandhaus Orchestra also said thank you: it brought the season to a close with the traditional ‘Klassik airleben’. Although […]
Football cup fever is slowly building up again in Saxony – the draw for the first two rounds has been made. The black-red federal government has put together a comprehensive package of reforms. In the music city of Leipzig, the festival strategy has been refined. And 311 bright Saxon school pupils have achieved a perfect […]
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