Duel of the youngest coaches: Polzin learns from Werner
HSV will host top club RB Leipzig at the weekend. The youngest coaches in the league will then meet. Polzin says that he can learn from his northern German opponent.
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RB coach Werner: Fitness debate "simply nonsense"
RB Leipzig concede late goals, but coach Werner thinks the fitness criticism is "nonsense". He sees other problems in the battle for the top flight.
Saxony renovates student residences with federal funding
Affordable rooms in student residences are in high demand. How Saxony is improving the offer for students.
Molecules in the body that could help millions
Thousands of molecules are located in our cells and control how the body reacts to stimuli. Some of them are still barely known to researchers, although they are involved in cancer, heart disease and bone loss. Researchers at Leipzig University have now pooled 30 years of knowledge about these molecules in a study. They want to make new drugs possible.
VNG warns of risks for gas contracts due to EU methane rules
According to VNG, the new EU methane regulations could jeopardize gas supply contracts. According to Group CEO Ulf Heitmüller, unclear obligations to provide evidence are also putting pressure on security of supply.
Quattro patrol for more security at Leipzig's main station
More presence: the police, the city and the railroad are now patrolling Leipzig's main station together. What's the point?
Take your foot off the gas: frogs and toads on the move
After the winter, many amphibians are now making their way back to their spawning waters. Animal lovers are active in many places to ensure that the migration does not end on the road asphalt.
The green of the earth is shifting - more than expected
The green on Earth is increasing, but it is migrating. Researchers from Leipzig University, iDiv and the UFZ have calculated the Earth's "green center of gravity" for the first time. Their findings are surprising: the vegetation is shifting northwards in all seasons. What is behind this?
New aircraft factory focuses on short-haul comeback
Despite fewer domestic flights, a regional aircraft is being built in Leipzig/Halle. The project is intended to make new connections possible - but its success also depends on climate protection and new fuels.
Construction activity picks up in the East
After years in the doldrums, demand for construction services is growing in the East. Which areas have seen particular growth - and where things are not yet picking up again.
Panter: Smaller wage gap no reason for satisfaction
Despite lower figures for the pay gap between women and men, the Ministry of Economic Affairs sees a need for further action, especially in comparable jobs.
Female authors dominate selection for Leipzig Book Prize
Who has a chance of winning the Leipzig Book Fair Prize? In the fiction category, the jury is sending four women and one author from Austria into the race.
From scrapyard to new car: Freiberg research makes it possible
The old car may soon be in the next new car. Researchers at TU Bergakademie Freiberg have teamed up with the BMW Group to investigate how steel, glass and plastic from end-of-life vehicles can be reused as high-quality raw materials. It is already working for steel - more research is needed for glass and plastic. What the Car2Car project shows and why this is important for our climate.
RB Leipzig without Schlager for a few weeks
Leipzig midfielder Schlager had to leave the pitch early against Dortmund. The Austrian will not return to the pitch for the time being.
ICE route between Erfurt and Leipzig open again
Good news for rail travelers: After hours of restrictions, trains between Erfurt and Leipzig/Halle are running largely on schedule again.
No mouth robbery: police hunt organized wild garlic thieves
They travel from all over Germany, comb through Leipzig's forests and pluck wild garlic bulbs en masse. The alluvial forest ecosystem in particular is severely disturbed. The police are alarmed.
A good 3,200 young people in Saxony remain without a school-leaving certificate
The proportion of school leavers in Saxony who have no qualifications is higher than ever before. What experts and associations are calling for to stop a risky national trend.
Overhead line damaged - ICE line Erfurt-Leipzig disrupted
Delays, cancellations, detour: After overhead line damage on the ICE line, the journey between Erfurt and Leipzig/Halle remains a test of patience for travelers.
Köpping: Saxony depends on foreign nursing staff
In Leipzig, young Brazilians are being trained as nurses for the first time. The opportunities and challenges associated with this project.
Dispute over the removal of allowances for trainee teachers
Less money for trainee primary school teachers: the removal of an allowance is causing anger. The union speaks of fraud, the ministry believes transparency has been maintained.
When sensors listen to birds chirping
Europe has hundreds of programs to observe nature, but the data does not fit together. Researchers from iDiv Leipzig and the University of Halle want to change that: With a Europe-wide roadmap that combines satellites, DNA analyses and citizen observations. They want to finally know how our nature is really doing.
From GDR hit to legacy - the state as heir
What happens to houses, gardens or even the rights to a GDR hit when there are no known heirs? Then the Free State of Saxony becomes the heir - and sometimes has to hand over estates again.
Thick air at RB Leipzig: Raum criticizes teammates
This is not the first time Leipzig has squandered a lead. After the 2:2 draw against Dortmund, the captain speaks plainly.
Prize and book for the 100th birthday of Erich Loest
On February 24, the writer Erich Loest would have been 100 years old. The custodians of his estate want to mark the occasion by bringing him back to mind.
Bayern chasers BVB salvage a point in Leipzig
Dortmund almost stumble in Leipzig: After 15 games without defeat, it looks like the end of the series. However, BVB saves itself from defeat in stoppage time.
Green electricity: What Reich's grid package means for Saxony
New rules for the connection of wind and solar power providers are intended to reduce the high costs of interventions in the grid. However, suppliers and the industry are warning of risks for expansion in Bavaria.
Leipzig under pressure with new goalkeeper against Dortmund
Leipzig are already two points behind the Champions League places. Now, of all times, top club Dortmund are coming to the top match.
Planned electricity grid regulations divide energy sector in Saxony
New grid rules are intended to reduce costs by billions and make electricity cheaper. However, suppliers and the industry in Saxony are warning of investment risks - while others believe the reform is overdue.
SC DHfK Leipzig picks up point in basement duel
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team are usually close to the lead in Wetzlar, but are unable to pull away decisively. In the end, they can live with the draw.
Who kept their word? Students at Leipzig University make election promises measurable
Who kept their word and who didn't? Students on the Master's degree course in Journalism at Leipzig University have developed Germany's first coalition tracker at state level. The interactive tool shows for Baden-Württemberg what the state government has actually implemented in five years - from 433 promises, checked line by line. A project that brings journalism and democracy together.
Associations call for the preservation of biodiversity in Leipzig
Leipzig should be a "municipality of biodiversity". This is what environmental organizations have in mind. However, construction projects are increasingly restricting habitats for plants and animals.
Top match against Dortmund: Leipzig under pressure
The next few weeks will decide whether RB Leipzig can play in the Champions League next season. A sense of achievement against Borussia Dortmund is hugely important.
"Precautionary measure": Dortmund's Schlotterbeck continues his break
Borussia Dortmund go into Saturday evening's Bundesliga top match at RB Leipzig with a tailwind from the Champions League. BVB have not been defeated in 15 games, but are again without four defenders.
Fish are getting smaller - and that changes everything
Large predatory fish are becoming rarer, while smaller species dominate. This has consequences for entire ecosystems. Researchers at iDiv Leipzig have analyzed data from almost 15,000 fish communities over decades. Their findings: food webs in oceans and rivers are changing worldwide, even where the number of species remains the same. Why this can pose a threat to bodies of water and what scientists are now calling for.
Connecting stories - book fair aims to create encounters
From 18-hour reading marathons to debut stages: The book fair in Leipzig aims to bring the reading community together with new formats and diverse guests.
Most violent crimes nationwide - Deutsche Bahn reacts in Leipzig
Security offensive at Leipzig Central Station: state and federal police, the city and DB security forces are on patrol together. And even more is planned to protect passengers.
Study: Racism in authorities often hidden in structures
Discrimination in public offices often remains invisible - but it has consequences for those affected. What a new study on racism in German authorities shows.
Book Fair cancels presentation of novel by AfD politician Krah
Novel presentation canceled: Due to "massive security concerns", Krah's "The Journey to Europe" will remain without a stage at the Leipzig Book Fair for the time being.
Butterflies on Facebook - and research benefits
Vacation photos of colorful butterflies are not just beautiful memories - they can advance real science. Researchers from Leipzig and Jena have shown how images from social networks can help us understand the decline in biodiversity. Their result: surprisingly good.
Racism in public authorities? New study provides comprehensive data for the first time
For some people, discrimination begins at the official counter. A major study by the University of Leipzig has investigated for the first time how racist discrimination arises and continues in German authorities. The researchers came to the conclusion that it is not just a question of individual attitudes, but also of routines and the scope for decision-making in institutions.
Millions in funding for Saxony's creative industries
Around 81,000 people work in Saxony's creative industries. With millions in funding, their work is to be strengthened and better networked in the long term.
Diversity slows down foreign plants
Two billion people live in arid regions. Researchers from Leipzig have now investigated the conditions under which non-native plants spread around the world. Their findings: heavy grazing and nutrient-rich soils favor the invaders. A high diversity of species protects against this.
Knee injury: Leipzig without Gulacsi for six weeks
RB Leipzig will have to do without goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi for several weeks. This is how the club is planning for the time without its experienced keeper.
Wild garlic thieves caught in the Leipzig region
Wild garlic thieves are already out and about in the forests again. How the police are trying to combat the phenomenon.
Drones reveal hidden particulate matter over large cities
Ground measuring stations only show part of the air pollution. An international study with Leipzig's participation proves this: At an altitude of 100 meters, particulate matter pollution can be 60 percent higher. Drones with inexpensive sensors help to close this knowledge gap and improve predictions.
Chance proliferation, hardly any points: Leipzig lack a killer instinct
Despite good chances, Leipzig only manage a draw against Wolfsburg. Why poor form is becoming a problem right now.
No win after boss announcement: Leipzig draw against Wolfsburg
Leipzig's supervisory board member Oliver Mintzlaff demanded qualification for the Champions League during the week. As a result, the team could not manage more than a draw against a relegation candidate.
Leipzig welcomes Wolfsburg and bids farewell to Werner
RB Leipzig want to secure fourth place against Wolfsburg - with captain Raum missing. How coach Ole Werner sets up the team and why Timo Werner is the focus of attention before kick-off.
After an early double strike: RB women beat Nuremberg
Victory in Hamburg, victory against Nuremberg: The RB women are gaining momentum in the second half of the Bundesliga season.
RB coach Werner: Mintzlaff's premier class announcement positive
Timo Werner is officially sent off before the game against Wolfsburg. Leipzig will also have to do without captain David Raum - a new signing moves into the starting eleven.
Coach Seitz stays with Lok Leipzig
North East champions, Saxony Cup winners - the successes with Lok Leipzig last season have had positive consequences for the head coach. Jochen Seitz's future is clear for the time being.
Reunion with former club: Schäfer believes Wolfsburg can be saved
Marcel Schäfer was a player, sports director and managing director at VfL Wolfsburg. The Leipzig boss will meet again on Sunday.
East German cities are pioneers in digital citizen participation
Where can citizens have the most say online? A study by TU Dresden and Leipzig University shows surprising regional differences in digital citizen participation in Germany. East German medium-sized and small towns are leading the way, while West Germany leads the way in large cities. Over 2,000 municipalities took part in the survey.
Why the file format determines the success of ChatGPT
Almost every second private investor uses ChatGPT for financial data. But how reliable are the answers? Researchers at HHL Leipzig have investigated where the AI gets its information from. Their conclusion: the file format makes the decisive difference. HTML reports appear three times more frequently and lead to more correct results than PDFs.
Werner's anger at the referees: "Absolute madness"
Leipzig coach Ole Werner is very angry after the quarter-final knockout at FC Bayern. The referees infuriate him. One of his players only feels sorry for the referees.
Saxony's health insurance funds defend telephone sick notes
Telephone sick notes are criticized throughout Germany. However, Saxony's health insurance companies see no evidence of abuse - and point to other causes for high absenteeism.
Double strike in three minutes: Bayern again Leipzig nightmare
A lack of intensity for a long time. But FC Bayern only need a double strike against RB Leipzig in the DFB Cup quarter-finals. Berlin can come.
Several flights canceled due to Lufthansa strikes
Passengers in Saxony will have to reschedule on Thursday: several flights from Dresden and Leipzig will be canceled.
Cup match in Munich: Bayern's appeal to fans over strike
The local transport strike in Munich is also making it difficult to travel to FC Bayern's cup match against RB Leipzig. The record champions turn to the fans.
Restricted area due to suspected explosive ordnance around Zeppelin Bridge
Irregularities are discovered in the water during construction work on the Zeppelin Bridge in Leipzig. It is now to be investigated whether these are explosive ordnance.
RB needs courage and luck in the cup in Munich
The Saxons have already suffered two heavy defeats against Bayern this season. However, the cup quarter-final is a chance to upset Munich.
Leipzig wins at HSV Hamburg despite red card
Despite a red card, SC DHfK Leipzig turned up the heat in Hamburg. Despite their second win of the season, the Saxons remain bottom of the table for the time being.
Ofarim case: authorities see no reason for investigation
In the RTL jungle camp, singer Gil Ofarim makes a surprising statement about his former trial for alleged anti-Semitic remarks. However, his allegations do not lead to any new investigations.
RB coach pleads for more simplicity in rule interpretation
There are controversial refereeing decisions every week. The technology is both a curse and a blessing, says RB coach Werner.
RB Leipzig to adopt new tactics against FC Bayern
The Saxons have already suffered two heavy defeats against Bayern this season. However, the coach believes that the cup quarter-final opens up other possibilities.
Strike: Kompany has to leave early and wants to reward the fans
FC Bayern's quarter-final match against RB Leipzig will be affected by a local transport strike. This not only applies to spectators. The teams also have to adjust their schedules.
Railroad line between Leipzig and Chemnitz still disrupted
The railroad line between Leipzig and Chemnitz is still disrupted on Tuesday morning. It is still not clear how long the disruption will last.
Hotel employee on Ofarim: Staging himself like a victim
Four years ago, Gil Ofarim accused a hotel employee of not letting him check in for anti-Semitic reasons. The accusations were made up. Now the employee is speaking out for the first time.
RB Leipzig extends contracts with goalkeeper trio
RB Leipzig is holding on to its trio of goalkeepers and extending their contracts. The 35-year-old Péter Gulácsi is also staying on until 2027 and his potential successor can hope to take over the number one position.
Due to strikes: How will Munich organize travel for the cup match?
FC Bayern will host RB Leipzig in the cup quarter-finals on Wednesday. Due to an announced strike in local transportation, arrival and departure will be a problem. A decision is to be made on Monday.
Shortage of dermatologists in Saxony worsens significantly
Long distances, long waiting times and delayed diagnoses: why the shortage of dermatologists in Saxony and eastern Germany is having increasingly dramatic consequences.
Train services between Leipzig and Chemnitz disrupted
Unknown persons have damaged cables on a railroad line in Leipzig. Commuters and travelers between Leipzig and Chemnitz are now feeling the consequences. When will the damage be repaired? Unclear.
Traffic restricted on A38 between Merseburg and Leipzig
Drivers can expect repeated road closures in the coming month. Repairs to the road will be prepared in the meantime.
Strike hits cup match between Bayern and Leipzig: postponement?
FC Bayern will host RB Leipzig in the cup quarter-finals on Wednesday. Due to an announced strike in local transportation, arrival and departure will be a problem. A decision is to be made on Monday.
Thanks to Baumgartner: Leipzig back on course for the Champions League
A brace from the Austrian ends Leipzig's minor results crisis. Things get hectic in the closing stages due to a penalty situation.
Four European Championship titles on ice - Alisa Fatum-Böker triumphs in Molveno
Four races, four titles, icy temperatures: Alisa Fatum-Böker swims away from the competition at the European Ice Swimming Championships in Molveno and sets a strong example for the future of this extreme sport - in the middle of the Olympic environment.
RB Leipzig women secure important win in Hamburg
It was a key game for the Leipzig team. Even without coach Daniel Stephan, the hoped-for success was achieved.
Illegal waste disposal drives up costs in Saxony's municipalities
Old car tires, paint buckets and electronic waste are a heavy financial burden on Saxony's cities and districts. The cost of illegally disposed waste is rising - and the problem is increasing in many places.
Because of Champions League: RB in Cologne with obligation to win
After unsatisfactory results recently, a sense of achievement at 1. FC Köln is a must. New signing Gruda is seen as a beacon of hope.
From summer: Leipzig signs goalkeeper and pivot
Leipzig's handball team has found a successor for its current regular goalkeeper and has also strengthened its circle.
Could companies secure new connections at eastern airports?
After flight connections were canceled, airports in eastern Germany are examining new approaches - and the economy is also in demand.
Technical problem forces DHL aircraft to return to Leipzig
Technical problems forced a DHL aircraft to return: after several loops, the plane landed safely at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Technical problem forces DHL aircraft to return to Leipzig
Technical problems forced a DHL aircraft to return: after several loops, the plane landed safely at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Berlin on board: Tour de France bid on the home straight
A Grand Départ on German roads continues to take shape. Berlin is now officially taking part.
New signing Gruda a starting eleven candidate for RB Leipzig
After unsatisfactory results recently, a rotation in the starting line-up in Cologne is conceivable. The new signing from England could be considered for this.
East German mechanical engineering with order growth
Mechanical engineering companies in eastern Germany are defying the national trend: in 2025, the companies received more orders. Nevertheless, the industry sees an urgent need for action on the part of politicians.
Confidence in the squad: Cologne coach Kwasniok defies absences
Ahead of the home match against Leipzig, 1. FC Köln are missing key players in Linton Maina and Alessio Castro-Montes. However, the goal remains unchanged: a third home win in a row.
Leipzig Zoo mourns the loss of female koala Mandie
The female koala Mandie had been living at Leipzig Zoo since 2019 and successfully raised a cub. Now the animal has been euthanized.
Schlager leaves RB Sommer on a free transfer after four years
There were signs that the Austrian was taking too long to extend his contract. Top international clubs are keen on the midfield engine. And now they can get him on a free transfer.
Gruda's Leipzig mission: European Cup and World Cup opportunity
A car journey of more than 1,000 kilometers, prominent fans like Messi and Müller: What makes Leipzig's new signing Brajan Gruda special.
Leipzig Book Fair attracts with 2,000 readings and stars
More than 2,000 readings, 300 locations, one goal: to connect stories. What literary surprises await visitors in Leipzig?
New hope for blood cancer patients after stem cell transplantation
Researchers in Leipzig have developed a new method to prevent dangerous rejection reactions after blood stem cell transplants. The Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology treats donor cells with special antibodies prior to transplantation. Unlike previous approaches, this therapy does not weaken the entire immune system. Initial tests in the laboratory have been very promising.
RB Leipzig with little time between the top matches
The German Football League has scheduled match days 25 to 27. RB Leipzig will play VfB Stuttgart and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim within five days of each other.
Ailing Agra Bridge near Leipzig to be shored up
The Agra Bridge is to be demolished and rebuilt. But until then, it needs to be supported. What is currently being done and what it will cost.
VNG sees stable supply despite low gas storage levels
How does VNG assess the current situation in the gas storage facilities? The company does not see any acute danger, but warns of challenges for the next season.
RB Leipzig signs Oranje talent Thomas
The next new addition to the offense. After Suleman Sani, RB Leipzig also buys Dutchman Ayodele Thomas. However, he still has no professional experience.
New Bach documents provide insight into Leipzig church music
Unknown letters and testimonies from Bach's circle show: Leipzig's church music would probably have sounded different without targeted support. What the new finds reveal about musical life at the time.
Streetcar derails in Leipzig: Cancellations and disruptions
As soon as traffic starts moving again after the warning strike, a train derails in front of the main station. There are cancellations and delays.
Reporters Without Borders deplores "hostility" in the East
According to a report by the non-governmental organization, local journalists in Saxony and Thuringia are experiencing aggression and physical violence, including death threats.
Warning strike over - local transport started in three countries
After a day-long warning strike, local transport is back on track in several cities. According to the transport companies, buses and trains are running again in the early morning.