A police raid has been taking place on Eisenbahnstraße in Leipzig since this afternoon. No details regarding the reasons behind it have yet emerged. Meanwhile, a high-profile appeal trial at the Regional Court ended with an acquittal after three days of hearings. The LZ summarises the key events from Tuesday, 15 September 2026, in Leipzig, […]
An interesting ruling on political extremism is expected at the Regional Court. The Museum of Local History is addressing a closely related, serious issue. Housing costs are a concern for the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, IG Metall is organising a barbecue for foreign workers – and commuters are facing significantly longer journey times on the A72. […]
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 […]
Alongside more than 90 other venues, the Stadtbad is hosting an Open Monuments Day this weekend – and treating visitors to birthday cake. Construction plans for Plagwitz railway station are being presented, whilst on Naunhofer Straße, creative ideas are being put into practice. And in the south of Leipzig, there are job opportunities behind doors […]
Today, the city is presenting its construction site plan for one of the most important junctions in Leipzig’s transport network. Residents are invited to join the event online. Train passengers travelling towards Dresden will once again have to take the bus overnight. And this evening, the KUB Gallery is hosting a special event dedicated to […]
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 […]
A small break, a big impact. A burst sewage pipe is causing disruption for visitors to Lake Cospuden. Traffic is a bit slower than usual on the A38 today, whilst the Mendelssohn House commemorates Gustav Mahler’s tragic love affair and its impact on the world of music. And the Capa House is kicking off the […]
Poor luck has been in the spotlight a lot over the past few days; it seems to be a significant factor. Today, it’s needed above all by those who still want to listen to Farin Urlaub’s travel tales. Things look rather less fortunate (in the sense of running smoothly) in the world of politics – […]
Child psychology and fine weather are setting the tone for the start of the week in Leipzig. And building sites. Things wear out and need replacing. More than 40 per cent of eligible voters in Saxony-Anhalt have come to the conclusion that this can be done using plans from the day before yesterday. It remains […]
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 […]
Doors that would otherwise remain closed open when the opera house kicks off its new season. An election is captivating the people of Leipzig, one that differs considerably from the one in Saxony-Anhalt. Tonight, Armin Mueller-Stahl will receive a great and, above all, well-deserved honour – and at the Prager Frühling cinema bar, a film […]
Leipzig is bringing an Olympic discipline to the streets and getting out the needle and thread in the courtyards on Brühl. Not far to the west, IC Falkenberg, Sarah Lesch, Peter Maffay and many others are raising their voices in support of a democratic society. On Schleußiger Weg, all eyes are on tiny figures – […]
Almost inconspicuous, situated in front of the Alte Messe, lies nothing less than the memory of our entire nation. Even many residents of Leipzig are unaware of this – something that could be changed today. LZ reveals how. The railway builds and tinkers – and anyone who wants to uncover one of this city’s ugly […]
Just outside the city lies a historical treasure – in Borna, work on restoring it officially begins today. Care should be taken when travelling on the motorway to Dresden, and likewise when the little ones start school next year. It’s not enough simply to turn up on the day of the Zuckertütenfest. Today, the city’s […]
That’s a clever move: the city is inaugurating a new education campus in the east of Leipzig today. Everything from nursery to sixth form college is housed in one place. Traffic is flowing freely again on Georg-Schumann-Straße without any rail replacement services. Instead, diggers are now at work at Waldplatz. This evening, actress Corinna Harfouch […]
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 […]
Hands up – the weekend? No chance! Pushing people in orange to get those annoying but necessary roadworks finished. And even where there’s a party, there’s work to be done. Big celebrations don’t organise themselves. LZ tells you which highlights to choose from. The choice is vast. The columnist has a personal favourite, ‘Am Fenster’ […]
A tribute to a Leipzig-based democracy activist, an award for an American historian, and two exciting film premieres tackling deeply moving issues of our time. There is also the last evening market of the year in the city centre. And Leipzig’s public transport authority is today publishing new findings on driverless transport. Only flying is […]
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 […]
How should the development of Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz proceed from here? The city is presenting its building plans today. The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is being turned into an open-air cinema, whilst a film by Birk Poßecker takes us on a journey to the east of Leipzig. The state parliament is discussing funding for […]
Saxony will play a major role in the construction of the Central German Centre for Infection Control. This morning, 23 men were deported to Afghanistan from Leipzig/Halle Airport. And: According to the latest information, the suspected attempted drone attack at the same airport may have been on a larger scale than previously thought. The LZ […]
The Balla Carpenters’ Brigade was already legendary even before almost anyone had seen it in action. The film in which it plays the leading role was banned in 1966, yet the legend endured until its re-release in 1989. Today, the lads are turning up at UT Connewitz. Two events are tackling anti-Semitism in football and […]
Every day it bore the weight of thousands of cars, yet nobody took any notice of it. Now a small bridge near the Auensee is being demolished. At the Bach Monument, the well-attended free concerts are entering their final round; two cinemas are bringing the island of Hiddensee to Leipzig – and the city’s waste […]
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 […]
Wasserfest, the Schönau Park Festival (featuring ROCKHAUS, amongst others), KlimaFAIR and the FLINTA* reading stage (with Sarah Lesch) at the Grassi – this weekend certainly won’t be boring. A road that has been restructured and is sorely needed is now open to traffic. Amidst all the festivities, it’s also important to remember that on Sunday, […]
In Leipzig-Connewitz, a scooter rider fell this afternoon and sustained minor injuries. A section of the road was temporarily closed. Also: The police are investigating after a mobile speed camera was set alight in Thekla last night. The LZ summarises the key events from Thursday, 20 August 2026, in Leipzig, Saxony and beyond. Scooter rider […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Klar, Sommerloch – aber ´ne Baustelle, die einen Stau verursacht, findet sich fast immer: mehr Zeit auf der Prager Straße einplanen! Wenig Zeit bleibt den Studierenden der Musik- und Theater-Hochschule, nämlich keine 24 Stunden mehr. Und auch an der Uni gehts heute um Pünktlichkeit (aber mit Chance auf Nachholtermine). Und was Laserdrucker mit Ihrer Steuererklärung […]
Amid protests by activists and a large police presence, another mass deportation to Afghanistan appears to have taken place at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Also: Investigators have recovered a video confession pledging allegiance to IS from the mobile phone of the suspected CSD attacker who was shot dead on Saturday. The LZ summarises the key events from […]
A suitcase in Paris would, of course, be nicer. But here there’s only one for the districts of Leipzig where there are no longer any citizens’ offices. What’s more, bicycles are looking for their former owners. The Passage Cinema invites you to view our society through the eyes of a chicken that has only just […]
New road closures, new diversions – there’s building, building and more building going on in Leipzig. LZ shows you how to get into and through the city, to the station or around it, by bus and train. From today, there are also replacement timetables for regional services, for example on the route to Chemnitz. To […]
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 […]
A two-day children’s festival right in the city centre – this weekend, Augustuspatz will be transformed into a fun-filled adventure course for children on their summer holidays. For residents living along the railway line in Wahren, there’s a brief respite, whilst at the Parkbühne, Australian rock legends Rose Tattoo bid farewell to their European audience. […]
A burst pipe on Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße overnight has temporarily disrupted the water supply, whilst private transport will remain hampered for a few more weeks. Also: It has been revealed who is likely to succeed the ousted CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn in the Bundestag. The LZ summarises the key events from Wednesday, 22 July 2026, […]
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 […]
Construction work is underway – both in the city and on the way there. Visitors from Chemnitz should expect longer journey times. On the plus side, train journeys to Döbeln are running smoothly again from today. For children on the school holidays, there are exciting discovery tours through the local council’s headquarters. And at the […]
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 […]
A record, a first, British legends and a party as colourful as the rainbow. It’s going to be a spectacular weekend. And because you can’t have a festival without some building work: there’s digging going on in Böhlitz-Ehrenberg. The city harbour is celebrating its first harbour festival, the Academy of Graphic Arts and Book Design […]
The Leipzig police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a supermarket. Also: Far-right extremist Marla Svenja Liebich is now being held at Zeithain Prison following her forced return to Germany from the Czech Republic. The LZ summarises the key events from Thursday, 16 July 2026, in Leipzig, Saxony and beyond. Attempted robbery in […]
It’s enough to make you neigh with laughter! The Scheibenholz racecourse is turning into a huge comedy club today. This year’s summer theatre season kicks off this evening at the ANKER socio-cultural centre, proving that teachers are sometimes right when they believe in their pupils – in this case, a female pupil. Saxony’s food banks […]
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 […]
LZ went along to see for itself: the workers and local residents affected by the bridge construction sites on Pittlerstraße and Linkelstraße are true heroes. The work is necessary, but hard to put up with. The situation is less heroic for our smaller companions. Today, the Budde-Haus is focusing on the decline of insects – […]
Several major summer roadworks are starting today across the city; whilst these will initially cause some inconvenience, they are set to improve the traffic situation in the long term. Leipzig’s public transport operator is discontinuing a night bus route. ZiMMT e.V. is helping people who are aware of sexual violence to take action rather than […]
Several fires kept the emergency services busy in Leipzig this weekend. Also: A tragic incident occurred at Lake Kulkwitz, in which a 38-year-old man died on Saturday evening. The LZ summarises the key events from the weekend of 11–12 July 2026 in Leipzig, Saxony and beyond. Fires at a DIY store and involving cars Several […]
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 […]
To protect against the next heatwave, the transport authority has unveiled an initial package of measures. A “Centre for Immigration and Internationals” is opening at the Otto-Schill-Straße Citizens’ Advice Bureau; the city office is offering free and anonymous counselling for people with mental health issues who are experiencing problems with their treatment. A guided tour […]
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 […]
A flat caught fire in Grünau during the night; the fire brigade managed to prevent the flames from spreading further. In the early afternoon, the 24th Radio Play Summer begins at the Richard-Wagner-Hain with the exciting story of ‘Taube Tilda’; the Neues Schauspiel theatre is hosting a football talk at its summer theatre – and […]
PhD students can apply for a job at the university library from today. There’ll be music with deep bass notes at the wine festival; in Liebertwolkwitz, a playground is being refurbished in line with the children’s wishes; and, for the first time this year, members of the public can also vote for the Leipzig Architecture […]
As of today, Monday, the flag of the “Mayors for Peace” network – which campaigns against the use of nuclear weapons – is flying outside the New Town Hall. The city of Leipzig has been a member of the alliance since 2005. Also: With the exception of two lines, all trams on Leipzig’s tracks are […]
The little giraffe calf eyes its surroundings somewhat warily at Leipzig Zoo (LZ presents the best photos in a gallery). There’s also plenty to marvel at in terms of all the construction work starting today in Leipzig – which brings with it some less pleasant road closures. At the Bach Monument, the summer concerts for […]
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