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 […]
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 […]
This news also caused a stir internationally: on 4 May 2026, a 33-year-old man drove a VW Taigo at high speed through the pedestrian zone on Grimmaische Straße, killing two people and injuring several others, some seriously. The public prosecutor’s office has now officially charged the driver with, amongst other things, two counts of murder […]
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’s easy to complain, but creating something usually takes longer. As a member of the LVB Citizens’ Advisory Board, coming up with good ideas is, at the very least, in your hands. Skilful hands are also needed for an exhibition at the Book and Writing Museum. There’s also a summer festival at the Museum of […]
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: […]
Following the seizure of a bomb at the airport, the Dresden Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Saxony State Criminal Police Office have launched investigations into its origin and background. There’s plenty of music on offer in Leipzig today – with Dire Straits hits at the Marktmusik event and a guided tour of an exhibition on […]
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 […]
It was to be expected that there would be a commotion over this agenda item at the council meeting on 2 July. Die-hard patriarchs simply cannot help but shout out and vociferously express their old-fashioned displeasure. They have internalised patriarchy. And so it did indeed get noisy in the city council when the motion ‘Proposal […]
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 […]
Violent explosions damaged two restaurants in the early hours of the morning; a teenager was injured whilst handling fireworks. The week of events leading up to this year’s Christopher Street Day gets underway at the New Town Hall. Blues-rock legend Beth Hart is performing at the Parkbühne this evening – and the city library is […]
Warm light spills out from the living rooms onto the pavements. Snowflakes are dancing. The streets are deserted; the scent of incense candles wafts from cosy rooms. Presents lie beneath decorated fir trees. Little angels spin round and round, surrounded by Mary and Joseph, standing by a fretwork nativity scene. Candlelight casts the shadows of […]
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