Leipzig

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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

Europe News

At least 23 injured in Ferris wheel fire at Leipzig festival

A police spokesperson said an investigation into the cause of the fires is ongoing and that criminal investigators are on the scene.

19/08/2024

Culture news

Rod Stewart booed by German crowd for Ukraine support

The legendary singer has been outspoken against Russia's invasion of Ukraine – but concert goers in Germany last week didn’t want to hear it.

17/06/2024

Sport

Five star performance: Haaland nets five as Man City thrash Leipzig

The 22-year-old Norweigan striker rewrote the record books as Manchester City beat German side RB Leipzig 7-0 in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie.

15/03/2023

Sport

Bayern appoints Leipzig's Nagelsmann to replace Flick

Bayern Munich has appointed Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann to replace Hansi Flick on a five-year contract.

27/04/2021

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Camping nostalgia in Germany ahead of reunification anniversary

It's 30 years since German reunification on 3 October.

30/09/2020

Musica

Rolando Villazón's Wild Western wows Leipzig

There's plenty of action at the opera Leipzig in Donizetti's comedy "The elixir of love," where the extra Nemorino is passionately in love with the movie star Adina, as the opera is transformed into a cowboy movie set.

03/10/2019

Sport

Arsenal to field a strong side against CSKA Moscow

Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny, Nacho Monreal, Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozi were rested for the Gunners' last game and are expected to feature against CSKA Moscow.

11/04/2018

Sport

Fencing: Italy and France leave Leipzig with gold

Italy’s women’s team surprised South Korea to take the saber world title in Leipzig

25/07/2017

Sport

Fencing: Italian and South Korean teams on top in Leipzig

24/07/2017

Sport

Golden day for Russia at the fencing world championships

23/07/2017

Germany

German police arrest suspect "planning bomb attack"

Officers say Jaber al-Bakr, who was turned in by members of the Syrian community, has connections with ISIL.

10/10/2016

Musica

Divine excellence - Leipzig's St. Thomas' Choir 800-year legacy

26/12/2013

Germany

"Get into ‘em early lads!" Watch RB Leipzig's wonder-goal

17/09/2013