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 […]
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 […]
Following the suspension of S-Bahn services due to construction work, people’s understanding is giving way to growing anger. Will the holidays bring some relief to the public transport system? For schoolchildren, the holidays begin today with discounted entry to the outdoor swimming pools. In Rosental, the popular ‘Klassik airleben’ festival gets underway, with the Gewandhaus […]
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 […]
The city council discussed the ‘Bimmel’ lockdown yesterday. As the agenda was rather full, the councillors will have to return to the matter today. The state parliament is debating motions on wolf legislation. From today, a new exhibition in the town centre will shed light on the development and life of and in Grünau. And […]
The start of July brings with it a number of changes: the citizen’s income is becoming basic income support, and from today refugees no longer need a treatment voucher but will be issued with a standard health card. The City Council is holding its final session before the summer recess – and is also addressing […]
Stuck tracks, stuck bogies – repair work following the heatwave debacle continued in full swing at LVB today. Numerous volunteers lent a hand – and there were two genuine success stories to report. In the “Antifa-Ost trial”, Lina E. refused to give evidence and was remanded in custody for contempt of court. And: Leipzig intends […]
The all-consuming question: when will Leipzig’s trams be running again? After three days of hard work, at least one line is once again running half its route. But when will the others follow … Two important deadlines are coming to an end today for students at the University and HTWK. Contributing to a new code […]
With the rain comes hope: LVB plans to put the first repaired sections of the tram network back into service later today. From today, the city is offering municipal land for private development; the Land Registry has corrected incorrectly measured boundaries – and today, on Augustusplatz, anyone can practise how to save lives using life-saving […]
According to preliminary figures from the German Weather Service, it is the hottest day ever recorded in Germany – and it could get even hotter. Also: Political parties in Saxony are planning to campaign against the possible closure of the VW plant in Zwickau. The LZ summarises the key events from the hottest day in […]
The scorching heat is putting a damper on many event ideas. LZ lists what has been cancelled. In Machern, the hockey club is defying the heat and a lack of funding: ground-breaking ceremony for the new hockey hall! Another new development is the Karl Bridge, which, after three years of construction, is replacing its predecessor. […]
A football giant is setting its sights on a small copse. A protest is being held today against this. New Stolpersteine, to be laid later today, commemorate victims of the Nazi dictatorship. And as an alternative to the popular weekly markets, there is once again one of the rare evening markets in the city centre […]
Some things sound like something out of a film, but are, unfortunately, reality. It is thought that a bee was the cause of a serious accident involving a Saxon narrow-gauge railway. The 1. FC Lok regional league footballers, on the other hand, are aiming to stay on track for success in the coming season. And: […]
A difficult day. The new police bill has sparked more than just debate. The state parliament is set to vote on it today in a final reading. There’ll be plenty of drama on the go from today at a street theatre festival. The HTWK is discussing today why rain is such an important topic – […]
The Chancellor is in favour – the Left is up in arms. The proposed recommendations on pension reform have divided opinion. A drug and banknote detection dog has escaped from the police in Saxony. The search for the animal is underway. And: the highest Saxon honour has also been awarded to two Leipzig residents. The […]
The Leipzig CDU is today nominating its candidate for the mayoral election. At the Regional Court, all eyes are on the door through which celebrity doctor Gero Strauß is due to walk. What if he backs out again? The HTWK is opening two exhibitions on the history of queer lifestyles and the influence of plastic […]
A demonstration against the new Saxon Police Act came to an unexpectedly abrupt end. However, the police themselves were not involved this time. Leipzig is celebrating its 17th Jewish Week. The official launch took place today at the New Town Hall. Many more opening ceremonies also took place in Dessau. The 28th Anhalt Meeting featured […]
The good news: for children spending their holidays at home, the holiday pass goes on sale today, packed with loads of exciting offers and benefits for the summer. What’s more, the journey to school in Engelsdorf is set to become safer. Today’s prayer for peace is dedicated to Jewish Week. But here’s the big news: […]
The city is concerned. And wants to help prevent the consequences of sunburn (which is the right thing to do). The Regional Court is showcasing Leipzig art for anyone who doesn’t have to leave early (which is interesting). And anyone who wants to see the recently born giraffe calf will have to make an effort […]
There was an accident on the A14, in which the driver is believed to have fled the scene. Also: in the Bautzen district, fire brigades were called out this morning to a fire at a waste-to-energy plant. After several hours, the situation is under control. The LZ summarises the key events of Thursday, 18 June […]
It’s always the same old trouble with money. Alongside all the other local authorities in Germany, Leipzig is now also putting pressure on the federal government. And when it comes to upgrading the railway line between Leipzig and Chemnitz, funds are only sufficient for an austerity programme – a situation that has caused outrage amongst […]
Trial begins in multi-million internet fraud case; the Regional Court expects the proceedings to last thirty days! The university choir is kicking off the centenary celebrations at the very place where it was founded. In the west of Leipzig, a state-of-the-art kettle is being connected to the mains – and at the Südfriedhof this afternoon, […]
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