Leipzig's short-term coach Löw: "Can't do magic"
Marco Rose's leave of absence brings his friend into a new role. The chief strategist of the Red Bull soccer cosmos is helping out at RB Leipzig - but only for seven weeks.
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Autobahn GmbH warns of traffic jams due to early Easter vacations
The highways in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will be crowded from this weekend - the Easter travel wave is rolling earlier than usual. Roadworks and full roads could become a test of patience.
Central German housing associations demand help from the federal government
Housing associations from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are sounding the alarm: affordable housing is coming under pressure. Without political support, there is a threat of noticeable gaps in the housing supply in eastern Germany.
Emotional message: Rose says goodbye to RB fans
Marco Rose is no longer coach of RB Leipzig. The Leipzig man has warm words for the club's fans.
Minus 11.2 degrees - coldest March night in Saxony
Nowhere else in Germany was it this cold: Saxony experienced the frostiest night in March at -11.2 degrees. Nevertheless, the sun provided bright spots with almost 200 hours of sunshine.
"Change things": Schäfer's message to the Leipzig professionals
With the coach, RB Leipzig has replaced the weakest link in the crisis. Now the sporting director has clear words for the team.
Löw gets started: Five construction sites for the new Leipzig coach
Leipzig's new coach Zsolt Löw only has two training sessions left before the first serious game. Stuttgart await on Wednesday in the cup semi-final.
Dispute between extended families in Leipzig-Neulindenau: police on duty
An argument broke out between extended families in Leipzig-Neulindenau. The police intervened and charges of assault were filed.
Hoffmann saves RB Leipzig a point
At least a point: RB Leipzig fail to win at the third attempt, but there is a partial victory in stoppage time.
Leipzig Book Fair ends with record attendance
The Leipzig Book Fair continues to be very popular with the public. Significantly more visitors came this year than in 2024, but there are still concerns in the book industry.
Gladbach president Bonhof takes up the cudgels for Marco Rose
The dismissal of coach Rose at RB Leipzig comes as a surprise to Borussia's club boss the day after the win against the Saxons. Rose is passionate about soccer, says Bonhof.
No solutions in the crisis: RB Leipzig parts ways with Rose
The cup semi-final is not enough. Due to the downward trend in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig parted ways with coach Rose.
Butyric acid? Attack on Leipzig fan train
Return journey with obstacles: An RB Leipzig fan train was attacked in Mönchengladbach. It was not the first incident of this kind for the RB supporters.
Leipzig Book Fair comes to an end
Publishers and authors presented themselves for four days in Leipzig. The book fair ends on Sunday.
Continued backing for Rose: "We're talking about we"
The Champions League places are receding into the distance, Leipzig can reach the cup final with a win and coach Rose.
Plea ends home drought and leads Gladbach to victory
Mönchengladbach are on course for the European Cup. Plea, who scored three times in the win in Bremen, was again the match-winner.
Cosplayers meet at the book fair
It is impossible to imagine the Leipzig Book Fair without colorfully dressed cosplayers. A competition was also on the program on Saturday.
Long queues at the entrance to the Leipzig Book Fair
Visitors to the Leipzig Book Fair need a lot of patience in the morning. Waiting in long queues before entering is the order of the day. This was the case on all days of the fair, but was particularly pronounced on Saturday.
The starting signal for Saxony's asparagus season is approaching
The asparagus season is approaching: while the first asparagus will soon be harvested in some fields in Saxony, other growers are still struggling with frosty nights and a lack of sunshine.
Leipzig wants to work off anniversaries in Gladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach is a favorite opponent of RB Leipzig. At Borussia Park, the Saxons want to present themselves with several anniversaries.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses in Göppingen
Leipzig's struggling Bundesliga handball team at least put up a good fight against their league rivals. However, they missed too many chances after the break.
LWB plans new shared accommodation for refugees in Grünauer Allee
The LWB is building new accommodation in Leipzig's Grünauer Allee by 2028. The apartments will provide space for around 200 refugees and will be built in series.
Culture publisher awarded the Kurt Wolff Prize
The Kurt Wolff Foundation honors small, independent publishers with a highly endowed prize. This year, the award went to two Berlin publishers.
Richard Wagner Grove opens new space for art and sport
The Richard-Wagner-Hain in Leipzig now offers a new versatile space for the independent art scene with 170 square meters for dance, juggling and sport.
"Know. Share. Discover": First Library Night in Leipzig
On April 4, Leipzig invites you to the first nationwide Night of the Libraries. Discover the wide range of offers and special events.
Premature end to the season for Leipzig's Schlager inevitable
Xaver Schlager has returned from the international matches with another injury. Leipzig coach Rose plans to build up the midfielder very carefully.
RB coach Rose calls for final spurt: "Goals are clear"
After the last international break this season, RB Leipzig face a full program. Coach Rose will have to make some adjustments to his personnel.
Philippines coming to the Frankfurt Book Fair with 100 authors
The Philippines is the Guest of Honour country at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The island nation focuses on diversity in its program.
Saxon companies pay back 16 million euros to the federal government
Thousands of businesses in Saxony have to pay back coronavirus aid - and some can barely manage it. According to critics, small craft businesses in particular are facing acute financial difficulties as a result.
On the excursion boat to "Wanderlust Land"
Cemetery, boat or zoo: readings in special places are a traditional part of the Leipzig Book Fair and the "Leipzig reads" reading festival.
Gorilla Kio dies after risky anesthesia at Leipzig Zoo
Gorilla Kio, the youngest member of the group in Pongoland, has died after a risky anesthetic. The grief over his death is palpable throughout the zoo.
Kristine Bilkau wins the Leipzig Book Fair Prize
Kristine Bilkau has won the Leipzig Book Fair Prize in the fiction category. She was honored for her novel "Halbinsel".Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Gladbach without Kleindienst and Sander against Leipzig
Borussia Mönchengladbach will be without several regular players against Leipzig. One U21 international could make his comeback into the starting eleven.
Why books are cool again
Tiktok reports a record year for book content and the book fair limits ticket sales due to the large crowds. Books are back in fashion thanks to #BookTok, but not everyone is benefiting.
RB Leipzig: Schlager missing again for weeks
First a cruciate ligament rupture, then knee problems, now his thigh: Xaver Schlager remains unlucky with injuries. Yet he has never been more important for RB Leipzig.
Leipzig Book Fair opens with a ceremony
The literary scene meets again in Leipzig for the book industry's spring show. The book fair was officially opened in the evening.
Leipzig Book Fair opens to the public
The Leipzig Book Fair invites literature fans to the industry's spring festival. On the first day of the fair, the award ceremony for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize takes center stage.
Major police operation in Leipzig: arrests, break-ins and fires - what's behind it all
Extensive police operations in Leipzig: arrests, break-ins and fires keep the security forces on their toes.
Victoria Krug extends her contract with RB Leipzig
The defensive player has been at Leipzig for four years. And will be playing for RB for at least one more season.
Leipzig receives 125 million euros for social projects
Rising population, growing pressure: Leipzig receives a direct loan from the Council of Europe Bank for the first time. Among other things, the loan will be used to expand schools and accommodation for those in need.
Leipzig Book Fair in difficult times for the industry
At the Leipzig Book Fair, the industry celebrates a big book party every spring. However, the Börsenverein is not so euphoric.
Horses also need a CT scan - new device in Leipzig
The equine clinic at Leipzig University has put a new CT scanner into operation. The four-legged friends can now be examined better than before.
Leipzig Book Fair opens with a ceremony
The Leipzig Book Fair traditionally opens with a ceremony and the presentation of the Book Prize for European Understanding. On Wednesday evening, the time has come again.
Leipzig teachers remain silent in protest against planned extra hours
Teachers in Leipzig protest in silence against extra hours. Part of the GEW campaign criticizing ministerial plans.
High demand for tickets - Book Fair limits sales for the first time
Saturday is always the best attended day at the Leipzig Book Fair. Now so many tickets have been sold that the fair is pulling the ripcord. It's all about security.
National player trio back in RB training
RB Leipzig have started their preparations for the away match at Borussia Mönchengladbach. The first internationals are back.
Ryanair withdraws from Saxony: high costs as the reason. Last flight from Leipzig to London on Saturday.
Ryanair is ending its flights from Leipzig and Dresden, with high location costs playing the main role. A comeback is unlikely for the time being.
Traditional restaurant "Thüringer Hof" in Leipzig insolvent
The traditional Leipzig restaurant "Thüringer Hof" is in financial difficulties. Nevertheless, business operations are to continue.
Mobility survey: More Leipzig residents are walking
More and more Leipzig residents are using environmentally friendly modes of transport. The Mobility Strategy 2030 is having an impact, and the eco-mobility continues to benefit.
Survey: Leipzig residents mostly walk their daily routes
People in Leipzig no longer use their cars for most of their daily journeys, but walk instead. Bicycles and public transport are also being used more frequently.
Locks in Leipzig open for water hikers
Leipzig has many water trails that are frequently used by paddlers. The locks will also be open again from April.
More than 100 million euros for new hospital building in Leipzig
A modern emergency room, a cardiac catheterization laboratory and a center for paediatric and adolescent medicine. The St. Georg Hospital in Leipzig is to be brought up to date. The costs are immense.
Gewandhaus: Focus on the Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony
The new season at the Gewandhaus has two focal points: in addition to the "Tacheles - Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony" series, guests can look forward to music by the composer Arvo Pärt.
Parental allowance: Saxony remains the leader in paternity rates
Last year, fewer fathers and mothers received parental allowance than in 2023. Saxony is further ahead in one category.
Leipzig Book Fair aims to whet the appetite for reading
Last year, fewer books were sold in Germany than in 2023. At the Leipzig Book Fair, publishers want to promote reading.
SC DHfK Leipzig no chance against Lemgo
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team disappoint across the board and concede their biggest home defeat of the season.
Two turbo goals: Lok Leipzig advances to the cup semi-finals
The eagerly awaited 113th Leipzig derby finds a deserved winner in 1. FC Lok. It offers everything that makes a cup fight.
Honecker and the Queen - new musical by Prinzen singer
Tobias Künzel is known as the singer of the Prinzen. But he also writes musicals time and again. Now his new play is coming to the stage - first in London, then in Halle.
Road accident statistics 2024: Decrease in accidents, but more drug offenses
Leipzig police department publishes traffic accident statistics for 2024: fewer accidents, but an alarming increase in drug-related road traffic offenses
Actor Rolf Becker turns 90 - and is still filming
Actor Rolf Becker can look back on a long career in theater and film. Even after decades, he cannot make a certain decision.
Germany pours: Conference to save urban trees
Urban trees suffer particularly from drought, with thousands having to be felled every year. What can help is to be discussed at a conference in Leipzig.
Arson in Leipzig - extremism specialists investigate
An apartment building in Leipzig has already been damaged several times by unknown persons. Following an arson attack, a police extremism unit is now investigating.
Leipzig University Hospital wants to bundle AI expertise in medicine
The use of artificial intelligence is intended to help doctors with diagnostics and patient care. Expertise is to be pooled in Leipzig.
Cancellation of the Tour of Thuringia: State surprised by organizer
The 2025 Tour of Thuringia was canceled due to a lack of funding from the state government. Politicians are now surprised by the organizers' actions.
Saxony in the midfield nationwide for number of general practitioners
Almost 450 people share one doctor's surgery in Saxony. This puts the Free State in the middle of the field nationwide. But these general practitioners are on average the youngest in Saxony.
Anna Seghers Prize winners 2025 have been announced
A Chilean and a woman from Leipzig, both born in the 1980s, are honored. They will receive the prize in June.
Tribute to the 100th birthday of Bernhard Heisig in Leipzig
Bernhard Heisig is one of the founding fathers of the Leipzig School of painting. To mark his 100th birthday, the Museum der bildenden Künste is presenting an overview of his work.
GEW calls for protest against education package
The Saxon Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs wants to take various measures to combat teaching absenteeism. Older teachers are particularly affected. The GEW warns of a reduction in the quality of education.
Additional stops for long-distance trains to the Leipzig Book Fair
With the special "Bücherwurm" train to the book fair. The train offers additional stops.
Siemens: Job cuts and relocations also in Leipzig
Siemens plans global job cuts. Job losses threatened in Leipzig due to relocation of charging station production to Portugal. Retraining planned.
S&P Group acquires Leipzig streetcar station with big plans
The S&P Group is taking over the old streetcar station in Leipzig-Leutzsch and is planning the refurbishment of the historic site in line with its listed status as well as new buildings.
After his career: Leipzig pro wants to go to jungle camp
Coach, consultant or something else entirely. Many professional footballers make plans for the time after their career. Kevin Kampl has something unusual in mind.
Ukraine at the Leipzig Book Fair 2025: Literature in focus
Discover Ukraine's vibrant literary scene at the Leipzig Book Fair 2025, with exciting authors and moving topics despite the challenges of war.
Leipzig Youth Parliament: ready for the 2025 election
The sixth Leipzig Youth Parliament is about to be elected. Discover exciting details about the candidates and the online election process. Information event on April 4 in the New Town Hall.
Appeal for witnesses after robbery in the west of Leipzig: Information requested
A robbery took place in Leipzig on Friday. The police are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the three unknown perpetrators.
Lotto player from Saxony wins almost 1.6 million euros
A lottery player from Saxony has won almost 1.6 million euros. He is the third lottery millionaire of the year in the Free State.
Car industry calls for more purchase incentives for electric cars
High electricity prices and a lack of subsidies: many people are hesitant to buy an electric car. An industry representative blames politicians for the uncertainty and calls for clear incentives.
"Keep criticizing him": Simons and the cheers of frustration
Leipzig's victory against Dortmund is closely linked to Xavi Simons. The young star searched for his form for a long time - and obviously took the criticism personally.
Rose on the coaching business: "Surreal at times"
After the liberating blow against Dortmund, the Leipzig coach spoke openly about his situation in Leipzig and coaches in general.
Thanks to magician Simons: Leipzig breaks free against BVB
RB Leipzig had not won in four games, so BVB came just in time. In the end, it was an important win against the Champions League quarter-finalists.
DOSB legal advisor Pusch member of the supervisory board of RB Leipzig
Before the top match against Borussia Dortmund, formalities were completed at RB Leipzig. A lawyer was elected to the Supervisory Board at the Annual General Meeting.
Carl Zeiss Jena surprises with draw at RB Leipzig
Carl Zeiss Jena set an example for RB Leipzig in the relegation battle in the women's Bundesliga. The favorites from Saxony tried hard, but not hard enough.
RB Leipzig wants to extend top series at home against Dortmund
Leipzig and Dortmund are lagging behind their own standards in the league. The top match now pits sixth against tenth. The recent statistics speak in favor of RB.
Adjustment of daycare fees from June: What parents need to know
From June 2025, daycare fees for parents will increase in Leipzig. We explain the background and impact on families.
'Leipzig pays attention' road safety campaign raises awareness
Leipzig launches the "Leipzig pays attention" campaign to promote road safety. The aim is to reduce accidents with digital posters, checks and online activities.
International Weeks against Racism start on March 17
The 22nd International Weeks against Racism in Leipzig offer over 30 events to take a stand against racism and discrimination.
20 years of butterfly observation - butterflies are becoming fewer
Thousands of people have been observing butterflies throughout Germany for 20 years for a special project. The results are not always positive. Which species are now only rarely observed?
RB Leipzig wants to expose Dortmund's vulnerability
Leipzig and Dortmund are lagging behind their own standards in the league. The top match now pits sixth against tenth. The recent statistics speak in favor of RB.
East OB's demand reduction of bureaucracy in infrastructure package
The eastern German cities would be delighted with the planned special infrastructure fund. However, they are demanding some improvements for its implementation.
Tendon broken: RB Leipzig without Starke for months
Setback for RB Leipzig: The women's soccer team will have to make do without a key player for a long time.
Criticism of ICE cuts between Dresden and Leipzig
Deutsche Plan is planning cuts on the ICE route between Dresden and Leipzig. Passenger representatives are appalled.
Schlager back in RB team training ahead of schedule
The return of the Austrian Xaver Schlager was announced for the end of March. Now he could make a brief appearance against Borussia Dortmund.
Trade fairs attract numerous people to Leipzig
Full exhibition halls, international experts, exciting innovations: In Leipzig, two major industrial trade fairs show that the sector is looking ahead despite the difficult market situation.
Car sharing is booming - shared cars have 14 percent more users
More and more people are sharing a car. The car-sharing provider Teilauto is also growing in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia: more users, more vehicles, more electric cars.
Abandoned chicks find new home
In wintry temperatures, 145 newly hatched chicks were abandoned in a field near Leipzig. The animal shelter has now found a safe place for them to stay.
Leipzig real estate market 2024: trend reversal and new developments
Leipzig's real estate market is experiencing a turnaround in 2024 with rising transaction figures. Find out more about current developments and prices.
Rising real estate prices and high demand in Leipzig
Leipzig and Dresden are considered the most expensive cities in Saxony, also in terms of housing. An analysis from Leipzig shows that real estate prices rose in the previous year.
Another membership record in the Saxony State Sports Association
Today, 18 percent of all people living in the state are organized in a sports club. The development in children's and youth sports is particularly pleasing.
Watch out, level crossing! - Fewer crossings without barriers?
Deutsche Bahn wants to create alternatives to level crossings in order to reduce the risk of accidents, for example. Crossings without so-called technical protection also play a role here.
After 0:0: Rose remains coach of RB Leipzig
The future of coach Marco Rose at RB Leipzig is the subject of intense debate. Leipzig's head of sport is surprised by the questions.