Everyone’s talking about the baby boomers, even blaming them for everything that’s gone wrong in Germany. And at the same time, fears are being stoked about the time when these large cohorts will retire. And what then? The Berlin Institute for Population and Development is also giving serious thought to the baby boomers and their […]
Electricity comes out of the socket. The question of where that socket will be in future is an intriguing one. The municipal utilities provide the answer. With its head held high, the GfZK bids farewell to a much-loved grant; an exhibition showcases future plans for the school biology centre; and the waterworks invite visitors to […]
At the Leipzig Deaconesses’ Hospital, a major project close to our hearts and one that looks to the future is now nearing completion. It is a dedicated palliative care unit, where specialist palliative care will henceforth be centralised in one location and further expanded. The official opening took place on 18 August 2026 as part […]
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. […]
The summers of recent years have been hot, but not exceptional from a meteorological point of view. However, according to researchers at the University of Leipzig, the next extreme summer would far exceed anything we have experienced so far. To be prepared for this, it is important to understand what a ‘summer of the century’ […]
Mika* was just seven months old: the child’s mother is alleged to have shaken the infant so violently in her Leipzig flat in 2024 that he suffered severe brain injuries, as a result of which he died the following day. The woman, now 24, has been standing trial for manslaughter at the Leipzig Regional Court […]
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 […]
This coming Saturday, 22 August, Leipzig’s Marktplatz will once again be transformed into a hub for climate action, sustainability and social justice from 1.00 pm to 10.00 pm. The “Leipzig for the Climate” initiative invites citizens, associations and organisations to the KlimaFair 2026 to provide impetus for sustainable urban and social policies. As well as […]
How does one write about Russia and the Russian people – in the midst of a war? When even the use of the word ‘war’ is banned there, and foreigners are viewed with suspicion the moment they set foot in the country? In 2022, immediately after Putin launched his ‘special military operation’, the Norwegian journalist […]
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. […]
Trains are running as normal again following the completion of the major construction work at the main station – though some follow-up work is likely to be required as part of the track renewal. Also: A burst pipe temporarily disrupted the drinking water supply in several towns in the east of Leipzig. The LZ summarises […]
They are unassuming – and yet of great significance to many: two closures are the focus of our attention today, in what is, in fact, a small matter. Two exhibitions are catching our eye: one because it is new, the other because the artist herself is guiding visitors through her impressive body of work. And […]
More fruit, nuts and vegetables, less meat and less sugar: this is precisely what all nutritionists recommend. It has little to do with what Germans currently eat on average. In recent years, central Germany has been missing out on more than a year’s worth of rainfall – that is, more than 600 mm. Germany is […]
In recent days, two ministers from the current government have failed to go down well with affected members of the public – who are having to learn to cope with the heat and drought – due to their flippant remarks about the weather. Due to insufficient rainfall and rising temperatures, the soil is drying out […]
What a lovely way to start the week! For six weeks, children and teenagers have been looking forward to school finally starting (again) 😉 The transport company is delighted that the 1E can now run its loop service again. Passengers travelling to Zwickau are pleased that at least one bus is running and they don’t […]
Meanwhile, the fourth major heatwave of 2026 is sweeping across Germany and Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40 °C – levels never before recorded at local weather stations in the past 150 years. What is particularly worrying and critical is the increasing number of consecutive tropical nights with temperatures of over 20, 25 or even 30 […]
Franz Kafka’s novel *The Trial* depicts a man who is suddenly confronted with an opaque and seemingly all-powerful system. The protagonist, Josef K., is arrested one morning without being told what crime he is alleged to have committed. At the same time, he is allowed to continue moving about freely and going about his work. […]
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 […]
At the council meeting on 1 July, Dr Martina Münch, the councillor responsible for social affairs, made some clear statements: just one member of staff at the social services department is handling the cases of rent gouging reported to the city. There are hundreds of them. And even that is only a fraction of the […]
In memory of Mikhail Gorbachev, † 30 August 2022. – It was 6 September 1994 – that Tuesday turned out to be one of the most memorable days of my life. And this is how it happened: My husband, Wolfgang Zürch, was at that time the press officer at the Thuringian State Parliament in Erfurt. […]
A global analysis of the ranges of 1,758 butterfly species – ten per cent of all known species – revealed that 80 per cent have expanded their ranges and that 79 per cent of all recorded shifts are linked to climate change and extreme weather. The new study, published in *Nature Ecology & Evolution*, also […]
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 […]
On Saturday 15 August, ‘Mirandolina’ – this year’s summer theatre production by Kulturwerkstatt KAOS – will have its premiere. This production of the play by the Italian comedy writer Carlo Goldoni is being staged in collaboration with the European Theatre Institute e.V. Acting School Berlin. The comedy, which premiered in 1752, will be performed a […]
Not only has the Saxon Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs failed once again to find enough new teachers for the 2026/2027 school year to finally get the teacher shortage in the Free State under control. To plug the gaps, even more teachers are now to be seconded than in the previous year. GEW Saxony […]
The concept of mental resilience almost always refers to emerging from crises stronger (crisis resilience), so as to be able to lead a contented, more resilient life after the crisis. This is a sound and important perspective, which naturally entails its own methodological characteristics. Many methods are designed to help people remain capable of taking […]
Second-hand clothes can look good, even when someone else is wearing them. Mental health issues are no reason to hide away. That’s why the MUT-TOUR is stopping off in Leipzig today. In the Kolonnadenviertel, a gallery is opening that stretches from Plagwitz closer towards the city centre, whilst the Bach Organ Festival draws to a […]
The Magdalene Flood of July 1342 has long been regarded as the most severe flood in Central Europe over the past millennium and as the greatest soil erosion event since the end of the last Ice Age. A new study published in the journal *Nature* now shows: This ‘flood of the century’ was not an […]
Last night, a flat caught fire in the south-east of Leipzig; a man was found dead at the scene. Also: A late-night shop on Zweinaundorfer Straße was sealed off on suspicion of drug dealing, and a man was arrested. The LZ summarises the key events from Thursday, 13 August 2026, in Leipzig, Saxony and beyond. […]
1839 saw the photographic big bang: the daguerreotype was introduced, revolutionising the world of imagery. This new technology soon reached Leipzig too, where it found a prominent representative in Bertha Wehnert-Beckmann, Europe’s very first professional female photographer, whose influence is still felt today. Drawing on her eventful life and her photographic roots, this exhibition explores […]
For almost 30 years, Germany too has been pursuing financial voodoo economics, loosely based on the trickle-down theory, which – without any statistical basis whatsoever – claims that the economy will flourish if taxes on the rich are cut. And some of the prosperity generated in this way would then ‘trickle down’ to those below. […]
To ensure students don’t go a bit mad in the campus library, some study areas will remain closed today. The community bus is back in action and is running its service in the south-west today. At the zoo, there’s another theatre performance for the little ones – and for anyone who’s kept their inner child […]
A roof truss fire in Connewitz kept the fire brigade busy for many hours on Tuesday; fighting the blaze proved to be a tough and difficult task. Considering what could have happened, the outcome was relatively mild: one woman required outpatient treatment for smoke inhalation. However, many residents have lost their homes – and two […]
It sounded as though Saxony’s government had finally got the message when the Ministry of Economic Affairs reported on 11 August: “It is getting increasingly hot in Saxony. Days with temperatures well above 30 degrees are on the rise, whilst at the same time water is becoming scarcer. Particularly in densely built-up towns and cities, […]
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: […]
In August 2026, an Asian hornet was spotted in Leipzig-Grünau. This confirms that this invasive insect species has now reached Saxony. The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) was first recorded in Germany in 2014. It is thought that the species arrived in France from overseas as early as 2004 via transport routes and spread rapidly across […]
With around 527,300 pupils, the new school year begins in Saxony on Monday 17 August. For around 37,700 Year 1 pupils (2025: 38,388), this marks the start of their school life. But – as in previous years – there will once again be a shortage. Saxony has only managed to recruit 905 teachers in preparation […]
Attention! Children who want to take part in Friday’s night race can only be registered today! When the moon blocks out the sun this evening: don’t worry, it’ll be back tomorrow. LZ reveals where and when the solar eclipse can be observed. In the north of the city, construction work on the congestion-plagued Maximilianallee is […]
When I see how far my book *Weil Wegsehen keine Option ist* has come, it fills me with great gratitude and also a certain sense of wonder. It all actually began here in Leipzig, with my personal experiences, with encounters, with people who needed help, and with situations in which I decided for myself: looking […]
A woman sustained minor injuries in a roof truss fire in Connewitz. Around 30 people had to be evacuated. Also: One year after opening, the Rabet Leisure Pool has reported extremely positive results. The LZ summarises the key events from Tuesday, 11 August 2026, in Leipzig, Saxony and beyond. Roof truss fire in Connewitz: “The […]
A woman was injured in a fire in Connewitz during the night. At the zoo, a decision is being made on what to call the baby giraffe. For trainee teachers, the allocation of teaching placements begins today. Things are set to get lively this evening at the film nights. Dieter Thomas Kuhn will be popping […]
How should the new Centre for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), to be located on the site of the Botanical Teaching Garden, be designed to bring together sustainability at all levels? Students on the Master’s programme in Architecture at HTWK Leipzig have been exploring this question and have developed architectural concepts, models and digital designs. […]
No one will be able to say in future that they didn’t know. That they lacked the facts about the 2026 elections. Because the facts are out there, live and available to anyone who’s even slightly curious about their own reality. And all presented with a touch of humour, too. Because that’s exactly what the […]
Mental health is no longer a marginal issue – and yet many people still feel left to cope on their own. In Germany, nearly 18 million people are affected by mental health conditions every year – more than one in four adults. Yet most do not talk about it, remaining alone with the emotional burden […]
From today, lost property is being put up for auction by the Lost Property Office to find new owners. The journey to school in Wahren will be safer in future, whilst roads in Mockau and Markkleeberg will have to be closed as the waterworks bring in excavators. An exciting exhibition invites visitors on a journey […]
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 […]
A young man with stab wounds was found at Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz in Leipzig. The circumstances remain unclear. Also: A large demonstration against Friedrich Merz and the federal government took place in Plauen on Saturday and proceeded largely peacefully. It was accompanied by a counter-protest due to allegations of right-wing extremism. The LZ summarises the key events […]
As part of the ‘BookTalkWalks’ series, a philosopher from Leipzig takes part in a group walk through the city, using accessible language to introduce a book by a well-known Jewish thinker from the past – drawing on locations in Leipzig linked to the book’s themes. As they walk from place to place, participants are encouraged […]
It will probably be years before anything happens at Matthäikirchhof. And a number of mistakes will still need to be rectified. Here, the city wanted to develop a vision for a new urban quarter through public participation – but with a whole host of preconditions that forced it into half-hearted compromises from the outset. However, […]
Church buildings are a feature of many villages. They are known as landmarks, the centre of the village or points of reference. These places of worship are of great significance in terms of architecture, art history and regional history. This time, we are looking at a church in Kreypau, a district of Leuna. The church […]
In what is surely their best-known hit (“Kling-Klang”), the band Keimzeit sing: “Good afternoon, twice all the way to Tierra del Fuego please, the ship’s gone a bit off course …” These words must surely have been a very prescient reference to Leipzig. For here at the zoo, the new ‘Tierra del Fuego’ themed area […]
It has been primarily the CDU parliamentary group that has repeatedly blocked efforts in recent times to adjust Leipzig’s parental contributions to reflect the rising costs in childcare centres. The city is now making a fresh attempt to secure a moderate adjustment to these contributions. This is because the city itself must cover the shortfall. […]
For almost 25 years, the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) has been the most important tool for the energy transition towards increased use of renewable energy. By utilising renewable energy sources – solar, wind and biomass – dependence on fossil fuels can be reduced: this would allow many billions of euros to be channelled into […]
‘Polizeiruf’ star Peter Schneider and his outstanding band will bring the Marktmusik festival to a close on Sunday. LZ explains the story behind it. The City Library is back to its normal opening hours from today following refurbishment, whilst the Welcome Centre is offering a special service from today for foreign skilled workers and interested […]
The counterproductive energy policy at federal and state level is having an impact. It is now – once again – putting jobs and businesses at risk. A survey of Saxony’s renewable energy companies shows that the economic situation in the sector is deteriorating significantly. According to the two industry associations, the reasons for this include […]
The Market Criers’ Guild – the ‘Genuine Market Criers’ Guild’ – has been in existence for 56 years. After all, they had to fend off the competition, who had suddenly realised that the concept worked. In the past, people who wanted to experience real market criers would make the pilgrimage to the fish market in […]
There was an emergency call-out today on the popular and bustling Nikolaistraße. Furthermore, the Leipzig police are searching for one or more suspected animal abusers and are now appealing to the public for help. The LZ summarises the key events from Thursday, 6 August 2026, in Leipzig, Saxony and beyond. Rescue operation in the city […]
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 […]
Was it an attack or an attempt at sabotage? At the turn of the day, everything came to a standstill at the airport following a drone sighting. A state of emergency is also in force this afternoon around the Chemie-Stadion. There’s an anniversary celebration at Auensee today, to be followed by a major railway festival […]
What was life like in the communities around Leipzig before they became part of the city? What do historical sources reveal about the development of these settlements up to the time of their incorporation? Answers to these questions are now available on the Leipzig City Archives’ online research portal. The Leipzig City Archives have announced […]
The trial of ENT specialist Gero Strauß at Leipzig Regional Court is likely to take longer than initially planned: the dates originally scheduled up to and including 18 August will not be sufficient, as was announced on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the fraud trial against the defendant continued with the examination of further witnesses. With the planned […]
Democracy in Germany is facing one of its greatest challenges since reunification. More and more people are doubting that the democratic system can still solve their problems. In my view, this dwindling trust is the real danger – not democracy itself. That is why the issue today is not about abandoning our democracy, but about […]
Anyone who has to travel between Halle and Leipzig tonight – whether for work or to join the party – should allow plenty of time. Watch out for railway works! Anniversary: The GDR’s largest stadium was inaugurated 70 years ago today and, in a sense, has survived to the present day. There are some particularly […]
It’s actually high time that Leipzig’s waterworks finally stopped whingeing that the people of Leipzig use so little water – compared with the national average. In its latest annual report, however, the waterworks have done it again, even though they have posted a healthy profit, which has also secured the LVB’s support from the city […]
The government led by Friedrich Merz had already proclaimed the ‘Autumn of Reforms’ back in 2025. However, this did not materialise. Then the ‘Spring of Reforms’ was due to follow. Spring 2026 did arrive, but the reforms did not. Now it is summer’s turn to sort things out. That is why, shortly before the summer […]
Mayor Jung is likely to be treated to an extra cup of coffee today, as the Sportforum is hosting world-class women’s tennis. In Markkleeberg, the ongoing sewer works are set to be stepped up a notch, whilst in the west of Leipzig, it should become easier to catch a bus in future. A court case […]
At the end of July, Leipzig’s city administration submitted a proposal to the city council that is set to cause quite a stir. Not only for political groups that are not particularly keen on environmental protection, but also for departments and agencies for whom the city’s unspoilt natural environment is still a bargaining chip that […]
Books of this sort are usually published by university presses; they’re genuinely specialised material for specialists. But why not, thought publisher Ralf C. Müller, and so he decided to include this rather unusual title in his catalogue. A book for specialists. And perhaps also for all those who, as patients, have come across the term […]
Church buildings are a feature of many villages. They are known as landmarks, the centre of the village or points of reference. These places of worship are of great significance in terms of architecture, art history and regional history. This time, we are focusing on the impressive church in Müglenz, part of the municipality of […]
‘The Krkonoše Saga’ is the name given by Leipzig-based author Christina Auerswald to her series of novels about young people who grew up in the Krkonoše Mountains before the First World War, lived through the war and – like Kurt – became entangled in a web of bloody deeds. Acts that threw not only the […]
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 […]
A steel giant is rising – though it cannot be seen doing so. A pop giant, on the other hand, is set to fill the Parkbühne for two evenings. Less welcome are the price rises for public transport and at the local music school. Before the summer break, the Capa-Haus is hosting one more exhibition […]
1918: Munich is in a state of emergency. The city is in turmoil. Violence is breaking out. Soldiers are shooting at one another. Kurt Eisner declares Bavaria a republic. The First World War has come to an end. It is revolution. History is being made. A note appears on the door of the poet Rainer […]
These are allegations that leave one speechless: a man, now 68 years old, is alleged to have dragged his biological daughter onto a bed in his flat almost four years ago, touched her inappropriately and raped her. The defendant has been on trial at Leipzig Magistrates’ Court since Thursday, 30 July 2026. At the request […]
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 […]
The Merz government at federal level has proved a major disappointment, particularly for young voters. Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche, in particular, is systematically working to undermine the laws on the energy transition and to slow down the urgently needed restructuring of Germany’s energy supply. However, this summer’s extreme heatwaves are showing all citizens […]
The opencast mines took up land and displaced people. Yet they also provided jobs and a sense of community… The Minister-Presidents of Central Germany are meeting today at a rehabilitated opencast mine site to discuss the future of structural change following the phase-out. The event features an exciting book launch, the prospect of reduced rail […]
Torgauer Platz is one of those locations in Leipzig’s road network that has been on the agenda for many years now, with plans to finally redevelop it. Yet this construction project, too, has been repeatedly postponed. Now, at long last, the project is set to go ahead in 2027. This also involves tram services on […]
It was a special moment when, back in 1990, the sociologist Cordia Schlegelmilch packed her bag and set off for a small town in the GDR, which at that time had only six weeks left to exist. Her main motivation was: “I wanted to find out how the residents of a small town were coming […]
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, […]
Years of dithering over grid expansion are now having consequences in Saxony too: More and more applications for grid connections for renewable energy installations are being put on hold and piling up with the grid operators, as if Saxony were still in the year 2016 and could leisurely stroll into a climate-friendly future without fossil […]
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