92-year-old fatally hit by streetcar in Leipzig
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the road in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
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An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the road in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
An elderly lady is hit by a train while crossing the street in Leipzig and later dies in hospital. The police are investigating and are asking for information.
RB Leipzig are about to make some changes to their squad. Following the signing of coach Ole Werner, there is now movement in the transfer business. A new man arrives from Cologne.
From the zoo to the wild: a species conservation project by Leipzig Zoo and partners is helping endangered field hamsters. Breeding and reintroduction into the wild are successful.
A rare spectacle at Leipzig Botanical Garden: the flowers of a very special plant can be seen for one night only.
Lots of sun and little rain. What sounds like great summer weather to some people can be dangerous for wild animals.
Two weeks before the official start of training, Leipzig's new head coach Werner throws himself into work. With the transfer window opening at the same time, he has a lot to do with head of sport Schäfer.
The Saxons are set to make some changes to their squad. There could soon be movement in one position. RB is playing for time in another personnel matter.
Experience the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra for free in the open air: This is possible in Leipzig. Tens of thousands of people listened to the melodies of "Waltz King" Strauss in the park at the weekend.
After the protests by right-wing extremists, this year's CSD in Leipzig remains peaceful. 19,000 people march through the trade fair city. The motto is reminiscent of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989.
Deutsche Bahn is testing the new high-speed train from Siemens between Erfurt and Halle. The train is traveling as fast as possible.
Following the protests by right-wing extremists, this year's CSD in Leipzig remains peaceful. Thousands march through the trade fair city at the climax. The motto is reminiscent of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989.
The names Erik ten Hag and Cesc Fàbregas were being bandied about, but Ole Werner is taking over as coach at RB Leipzig. The ex-Bremer is not a B-solution, emphasizes Red Bull's prominent head of soccer.
Visit the 25th Leipzig Wine Festival from July 2 to 13 in the city center and discover new wineries and culinary highlights.
The Leipzig delegation visited Kyiv, laid flowers at the memorial site and strengthened the long-standing town twinning despite the war in Ukraine.
It's a magical word for children and teenagers: "summer vacation". Many start their vacation and need a lot of patience.
Numerous passengers take off on vacation from Leipzig and Dresden at the start of the vacations. The sunny destinations in southern Europe are particularly popular.
This was unexpected: the German Football League announced the pairing for the opening match just one day before the Bundesliga fixture list was published.
Eisenbahnstraße in Leipzig is a crime hotspot and has been Saxony's only weapons ban zone for seven years. But the zone is to be lifted and there is a first step towards this.
The invasive species transmits crayfish plague, which is fatal to native animals. The Natural History Museum warns of far-reaching consequences.
Ten players left, eleven newcomers are on board. RB Leipzig's female footballers have started preparing for the new season and have set themselves new goals.
Former Bremen head coach Ole Werner is to become the new coach at RB Leipzig. As confirmed by the Bundesliga club, the 37-year-old has been given a contract until 2027.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
The Norwegian Norbye was recently rewarded with a professional contract in Leipzig. Now he is to gain match practice with a second division club.
Every year, the Bach Festival delights visitors from all over the world. This year, there was even a virtual encounter with the famous composer.
Construction work is underway on important railroad lines in Thuringia and Saxony. This has consequences for many long-distance travelers, for example between Leipzig and Munich.
For weeks, there was a tug-of-war between Werder Bremen and RB over the transfer fee for the coach. Now the clubs have come very close.
Dresden remains an integral part of the "Tatort" map on television. However, crime thriller fans will have to be patient until the next episode.
Even though Saxony is paying its teachers more and more overtime, the number of missed lessons is not decreasing. The Court of Audit has criticized this and is now facing a headwind.
Oak processionary moths have been discovered in Leipzig. Citizens are asked to avoid contact and report sightings.
In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, there is a risk of traffic jams on the highways at the start of the vacations. Anyone heading towards the North Sea or Baltic Sea should be prepared for long waiting times.
In the fall, Schauspiel Leipzig moves back from its interim location to the main stage. The "we" will then be the focus of the new season.
The railroad is installing new points between Leipzig and Dresden. This has significant consequences for passengers.
Negotiations between Werder and Leipzig regarding a transfer for Ole Werner have recently stalled. But now the clubs are apparently talking to each other again. A transfer appears to be possible in the near future.
The signing of Ole Werner by RB Leipzig seems only a matter of time. However, negotiations with his current club have apparently stalled. Now a new name has come into play.
Andrea Norheim joins the RB Leipzig women's soccer team. The Norwegian played with a future superstar in her childhood and youth.
According to a media report, Xavi Simons is leaving Leipzig. The club has price expectations for the transfer fee.
RB Leipzig has organized its preparations for the new season. However, it is still unclear who the Bulls will invite to their first training session on July 14.
Moriba was never able to fulfill the great expectations in Leipzig. Now the chapter is over for the former Barca talent.
Economic sentiment has been stagnating for some time. This is leading to lower investment and a decline in turnover. The chambers of commerce are therefore formulating demands on politicians.
Moriba was never able to fulfill the great expectations in Leipzig. Now the chapter seems to be coming to an end.
Susanne Schaper and Stefan Hartmann led the Left Party in Bavaria for six years. Now the party has a new leader.
Without adjustments to the debt brake, a say in the distribution of special assets and significant improvements in areas such as care, there will be no budget resolution with the party.
Leipzig is expanding its photovoltaic systems on municipal roofs. Around 2,300 MWh of green electricity per year cover the needs of 1,000 households.
Leipzig strengthens local players: New funding program supports civil society projects and promotes democratic education until 2025
All five women's teams from eastern Germany and Berlin have received a license for the Bundesliga or the second division. The clubs had to comply with changes to the licensing procedure.
RB Leipzig once again has a seasoned coach as head of the youth department. Following the departure of Manuel Baum, a close friend of Jürgen Klopp has joined the team.
The railroad is replacing bearings on two bridges on a high-speed line in Thuringia. This has consequences for passengers, for example between Leipzig and Munich.
Launched 25 years ago, the electricity exchange in Leipzig has developed into a global player. In future, it also wants to offer a platform for trading green hydrogen.
Responsibility, trust, reliability - this is what Saxony's local authorities are demanding. They are insisting on more room for maneuver with clear words and concrete demands.
RB Leipzig is working flat out to sign a new coach. After several rejections, a solution seems to be approaching.
Leipzig's handball team is coming off the weakest season in its Bundesliga history. As a result, the head coach has to leave early.
Saxony's hospitals are sounding the alarm about a lack of budget funds. The hospital association warns: the state parliament must make a decision before the end of June - otherwise there is a threat of a care emergency.
Leipzig's municipal housing association LWB is continuing to build and renovate despite the crisis - and on a grand scale. This is good news for many tenants, says Lord Mayor Burkhard Jung.
The family of former patron Wernze returns its shares to Lok Leipzig. The club says thank you in style.
Several German clubs are still looking for a coach. A young and promising option from Denmark has now been eliminated.
Construction has been going on for decades on the 72 freeway. Now the end is slowly coming into sight. The new construction should be largely completed by 2026.
Leipzig's handball team had the weakest season in its Bundesliga history. Despite a courageous performance, they also came away empty-handed from the season finale in Stuttgart.
Experience the fascinating world of Mozart's Magic Flute as a children's opera at the Theater der Jungen Welt. A colorful afternoon for the whole family awaits you.
Life satisfaction in Leipzig has stabilized further. Numerous citizens show satisfied ratings despite declining satisfaction with jobs.
The defender has provided some bright spots for RB Leipzig in a disappointing season. While the 20-year-old has extended his contract, the head of youth development is leaving the Bulls.
The black scene has dominated Leipzig at Whitsun for decades. Thousands of fans are expected to attend the 32nd Wave-Gotik-Treffen.
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team experience a debacle in their last home game. Already at the break, they are hopelessly behind against the relegation candidates.
Refugee numbers are falling nationwide. At the end of the year, Dresden takes the last containers for asylum seekers out of service. Leipzig sets up a new shared accommodation facility.
It's now official: Cesc Fàbregas will not become coach of RB Leipzig. The Spaniard has not been given the go-ahead by his club.
This year's Bachfest Leipzig aims to make the composer's transformations comprehensible. The artistic director has also announced a special encounter.
RB Leipzig sign another midfielder. The former Potsdam player also promises to score goals.
Since 2012, drivers have been able to use home registration plates again. They are very popular in Saxony. A further reform provides for even more variety in license plates.
There is speculation surrounding David Raum's move. Now, for the first time, the international has clearly stated his goals.
RB Leipzig's new coach is not yet fixed. Jacob Neestrup, who was previously rumored to be at Wolfsburg, is considered to be the new RB candidate.
The MDM supports projects with a broad thematic and artistic range. A debutante from Leipzig also receives half a million for her first drama.
Leipzig Zoo has been undergoing fundamental renovation and conversion work for 25 years. The major project is soon to be completed.
Champions, but not promoted. Lok Leipzig miss out on a return to professional soccer after more than 25 years against Havelse. In the end, the team is sent off.
An entire season is decided in two games. Havelse celebrates promotion to the 3rd division after winning the second leg of the relegation play-off against Lok Leipzig.
The first leg ended 1:1, so everything is still possible for Lok Leipzig. At TSV Havelse, promotion to the 3rd division is at stake.
After the debacle in Kiel, Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team shows a reaction, but falls behind midway through the second half. The comeback comes too late.
Nils Dunkel causes a sensation at the European Gymnastics Championships in Leipzig. His teammate Timo Eder also delivers a medal-worthy routine on parallel bars.
It was an open secret that Timo Werner would not be continuing at Tottenham. Now the club has confirmed the former international's departure.
For the second time in a row, Karina Schönmaier has reached a vault final at the European Gymnastics Championships. She pulls off the big coup in Leipzig.
"Gymnastics always works!" is the motto of the German Gymnastics Festival in Leipzig. Athletes in the 70+ and 80+ age groups also prove this.
RB Leipzig parted ways with Marco Rose back in March. The club does not seem to be making any progress in its search for a successor. New candidates are constantly being discussed.
Nils Dunkel is on course for a medal in the all-around for a long time. In the end, it was just not enough for a podium place at the European Gymnastics Championships in Leipzig. European mixed champion Timo Eder improves in the competition.
Germany's medal hope Helen Kevric has suffered a serious knee injury. National coach Gerben Wiersma announces the initial diagnosis. The European Gymnastics Championships are over for the 17-year-old.
Professional and popular sports mix at the German Gymnastics Festival in Leipzig. On the first day, the competitions are already well attended - and the offers for sports fans are crowded.
The women's all-around competition gets off to a dramatic start: German medal hopeful Helen Kevric has to give up the competition after a fall.
A young man drives his car onto the highway near Döbeln in Central Saxony. He loses control of his vehicle - with far-reaching consequences.
In the first leg of the third division promotion play-off, the north-east champions salvaged a 1-1 draw in stoppage time against the title winners from the north. The club has not written off the leap into the 3rd division.
The season is now over for RB Leipzig. A trip to Brazil ended with a 3:1 win against Pele's former club.
SC DHfK Leipzig returned home from Schleswig-Holstein with a 15-goal defeat in its luggage. Halls away from home are still not a good place for the Saxons.
Many thousands of athletes meet at the German Gymnastics Festival in Leipzig. As patron, the Federal President has a wish for the event.
A new Olympic competition celebrates its premiere at the European Gymnastics Championships in Leipzig. The German duo Timo Eder and Karina Schönmaier have every reason to celebrate.
Sparrows are among the most common birds in Saxony. However, fewer of them have recently been observed in the Nabu bird census. What is the trend for other species?
The farewell is postponed. Andreas Toba is still competing for a medal at the European Championships in Leipzig. He just missed out on a podium place with the team.
RB Leipzig have brought in another defender for the upcoming Bundesliga season. This brings the total number of new signings to nine.
RB Leipzig's new coach is not yet fixed. RB soccer boss Jürgen Klopp is courting his preferred candidate.
The medical profession is meeting in Leipzig until Friday. It is about reforms, more efficiency, but also the use of AI in practices and clinics.
Five teenagers delight the fans at the home European Championships in Leipzig. The German gymnasts pull off a big surprise. Then they reveal how they are celebrating the silver medal and who they are dedicating it to.
Hardly anyone expected this: The German gymnasts win silver in the team competition at the European Championships in Leipzig. More medal opportunities await in the coming days.
The contract of Thomaskantor Andreas Reize in Leipzig is extended by eight years to ensure continuity and predictability.
Discover the development of women in sport in Saxony since the 19th century. The exhibition "Over every hurdle" highlights their successes and struggles.
Andreas Reize has held the office of Leipzig's Thomaskantor since 2021. According to the city council, this will remain the case for many years to come.