Renovation of the Störmthal canal stalls due to money issues
Following conspicuous readings on the Störmthal Canal, the Leipzig New Lakeland steering group is pressing for financial clarity for in-depth analyses.
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First registrations possible for 7-lake hike
The 7 Lakes Hike near Leipzig is coming up again next May. Registration is already possible at the end of November this time.
New safety measures needed on the Störmthal Canal
The Störmthal Canal near Leipzig has been closed for four and a half years due to safety problems. Now there is a new assessment of the danger situation.
Agra Bridge: Leipzig renews demand for tunnel
A tunnel instead of a bridge to replace the Agra Bridge - this is what the Mayor of Leipzig is advocating. However, Infrastructure Minister Kraushaar has already commissioned the planning of a bridge.
"Serious damage" - Agra Bridge has to be rebuilt
The Agra Bridge south of Leipzig is showing signs of considerable damage. It is now clear that the structure from the 1970s needs to be replaced. Commuters must expect further restrictions.
Traffic on the Agra Bridge must be restricted
The Agra Bridge south of Leipzig urgently needs to be relieved. What consequences this will have for traffic on the busy route.
Agra Bridge near Leipzig to be examined more closely
What is the state of the Agra Bridge south of Leipzig? This will be investigated from today. What drivers need to be prepared for.
Avian flu detected in the district of Leipzig
Bird flu has been detected for the first time in the district of Leipzig. What poultry farmers should now bear in mind and how the veterinary office is reacting.
Avian flu detected in the district of Leipzig
Bird flu has been detected for the first time in the district of Leipzig. What poultry farmers should now bear in mind and how the veterinary office is reacting.
Leipzig New Lakeland: What's new in 2025?
The end of many opencast lignite mines brought Leipzig the Neuseenland. The former mines were flooded - and numerous artificial lakes were created. What can tourists expect there in 2025?
Car fasting" campaign in Saxon city for the first time
Alcohol, sweets, social media - there are many things that people voluntarily give up during Lent. In Saxony, the idea of "car fasting" is now being tested for the first time.
Cracks and erosion - further work on the Störmthal Canal
Closed for four years, no clear solution in sight: the Störmthal Canal remains a problem. New construction measures are intended to improve stability.
Illuminations turn agra-Park into a Christmas Garden once again
Every year, some parks and gardens in Germany are transformed into glittering worlds during Advent. Light and music turn the agra-Park Markkleeberg into a Christmas Garden - in the dark.
Christmas Garden returns to Dresden and Leipzig
The park at Pillnitz Palace in Dresden is transformed into a Christmas Garden every year during Advent. Thousands stroll through the staging of light and music - this has also been possible in Leipzig since 2023.
Three Augsburg slalom canoeists follow Funk to Paris
Two Olympic debutants, Elena Lilik and Noah Hegge, will be competing in Paris. After Tokyo Olympic champion Ricarda Funk, veteran Sideris Tasiadis will be competing in his fourth Summer Games.
Ricarda Funk secures ticket for canoe slalom competition in Paris
Tokyo Olympic champion Ricarda Funk qualifies early for canoe slalom competitions in Paris after winning the German Olympic qualification in Markkleeberg.
Avian influenza detected in greylag goose on Lake Markkleeberg
Avian influenza H5N1 was found in a dead greylag goose on Lake Markkleeberg, danger for poultry farmers in the district of Leipzig
Leipzig supports possible bid for 2036/2040 Summer Olympics
The City of Leipzig will support the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) in its potential bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics.
Study planned for the rehabilitation of the Störmthal canal
The restoration of the closed Störmthaler Canal in Leipzig's Neuseenland region remains a long way off. First of all, a feasibility study should now be commissioned to clarify whether and how the stability of the lock structure can be restored, the mining reclamation company LMBV announced on Wednes ..
Canoe: Herzog and Tuchscherer with home victories
The Olympic bronze medalist Andrea Herzog as well as Lennard Tuchscherer have ensured home victories for Leipzig at the canoe slalom championships in Kanupark Markkleeberg. Both prevailed in the canadier-one. In the absence of Elena Lilik from Augsburg, Herzog could even afford a 50-second penalty i ..
Störmthaler See: Expert opinion on the cause of damage to the canal in the Leipzig Neuseenland is available
After more than two years, an expert opinion was prepared on the cause of the damage to the canal to Lake Störmthal in the Leipzig Neuseenland.