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Europe News

"Crime hotspots": Why violence is rising at Germany’s stations

Politicians from the SPD and CDU also warn that many people no longer feel safe at Germany’s railway stations, including staff. A criminologist explains why violence is more common there than elsewhere.

31/05/2026

The Cube

False images link Leipzig attack suspect to Antifa and AfD

Doctored images and videos of unrelated protests have circulated online after a deadly car attack in Leipzig, falsely suggesting the suspect was linked to Antifa or the AfD.

08/05/2026

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Mourners lay flowers and candles in Leipzig after deadly car rampage

People gather in Leipzig to lay flowers and light candles near the site where a car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre, killing two people and injuring several others.

05/05/2026

Germany

This is what we know about the man arrested for killing two in Leipzig

Two people have been confirmed dead while two others remain hospitalised and in critical condition after a man rammed a vehicle into a crowd of people in a busy shopping district in the eastern city of Leipzig.

05/05/2026

Europe News

At least one killed after car drives into people on street in Leipzig

Leipzig is located southwest of Berlin and has more than 630,000 inhabitants, making it one of the biggest cities in eastern Germany.

04/05/2026

Travel News

Jet fuel crisis: Which European flights are cancelled or suspended?

Carriers in Europe recoil over jet fuel prices, forcing them to sharply cut flight schedules and pass on charges to travellers ahead of the peak season.

28/04/2026

Travel News

Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base as air traffic drops by 27%

The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back.

27/04/2026

World

German police launch raids against Syrian trafficking ring

Police believe the ring operated by using genuine residency documents issued to Syrian refugees in Germany, which were sent to people in Syria with a similar appearance.

21/04/2026

Art

Leipzig Eierlei festival celebrates the art of Easter egg decoration

For some painting eggs is an integral part of Easter, but exhibitors at the Eierlei Festival in Leipzig take this tradition to a new level as craft and art experts show what can be done with supposedly "simple" decorations.

05/04/2026

Health news

German researcher discovers brain navigational system

The brain helps us navigate through the world, but it also functions as a navigational system. This is the opinion of neuroscientist Prof. Christian Doeller, who has just been awarded the Leibniz Prize worth 2.5 million euros for his research.

22/03/2026

Health news

Euronews Health Summit 2026 — watch again

The Euronews Health Summit 2026 gathers policymakers, innovators, and patient advocates to tackle the continent's most pressing healthcare challenges.

17/03/2026

Destinations

Ryanair is cutting these destinations in 2026 – here’s why

Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes.

11/03/2026

Tech News

Is Europe losing the robotics race to China, and does it matter?

Chinese firms like Unitree and Agibot are dominating the global robotics market.

05/03/2026

Travel News

Top long weekend destinations for Europeans revealed

New data has revealed that cities including Barcelona, Lisbon and Istanbul are among the top spots for a quick getaway.

18/02/2026

Destinations

These are the world’s most welcoming travel destinations for 2026

The new lists reveal 10 cities and 10 regions that have been praised for their hospitality over the past 12 months.

12/02/2026

Earth News

Court ruling forces Germany to upgrade its climate plans

The ruling ends a nearly two-year long legal battle and requires the German government to act.

30/01/2026

Made in Europe

Lab-grown proteins for a hungry world - made in Europe

Food technology made in Europe is a global leader. What is the reason behind this success story? Euronews sent its reporter to East Germany to look for answers in Leipzig's "Bio-City".

16/01/2026