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A 33-year-old man intentionally drove his car into a pedestrian zone in Leipzig, killing two people and injuring several others. The perpetrator, a boxing coach with alleged psychological problems, has been arrested.
Authorities have confirmed that the driver who crashed a car into a crowd in central Leipzig is a 33-year-old German, with investigations into the incident ongoing.
At least two people were killed and several others injured after a car-ramming attack on a central shopping street in the German city of Leipzig.
A barista robot named Toto at Leipzig/Halle airport is being removed because its high sales are outcompeting human-run businesses, sparking a social media following.
German federal police in Leipzig are taking action against the smuggling of Syrians, where individuals in Germany sent their real IDs to similarly looking compatriots in their home country for illegal entry.
The second "Anomalija" event, promising to transform Vilnius' "Kablys" venue into a large techno festival, will feature Leipzig's "Mischluft" this Friday after a sold-out first party.
Burgenland Governor Hans Peter Doskozil underwent surgery before Easter at the University Hospital Leipzig to remove his larynx and received a voice prosthesis, with doctors hoping for a full recovery and ability to speak again in a few weeks.
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande reflects on his €20 million transfer to RB Leipzig, calling it one of the club's best investments, and looks ahead to a potential World Cup clash with Germany.
The Leipzig bookstore 'Serifee' has been awarded the German Bookstore Prize, with the article highlighting a visit to the prize-winning establishment.
András Visky's novel "Kitelepítés" (Deportation) is being recommended as one of the best at the Leipzig Book Fair and has achieved significant success in German-speaking regions.
The Leipzig Book Fair is described as a 'utopia' for readers, bringing together all genres from Habermas to TikTok romance, with books and readers everywhere.
The Leipzig Book Fair attracted over 300,000 visitors for the first time, setting a new attendance record despite uncertain times.
RB Leipzig thrash Hoffenheim 5-0 in the Bundesliga to secure a vital win in the race to finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.
Die Schriftstellerin Katerina Poladjan ist mit dem Belletristik-Preis der Leipziger Buchmesse ausgezeichnet worden. Geehrt wurde sie für ihr Werk "Goldstrand".
Katerina Poladjan has been awarded the fiction prize at the Leipzig Book Fair, triumphing over other nominees including Austrian Norbert Gstrein, while Manfred Gmeiner received an award in the translations category.
Writer Miljenko Jergović received the Leipzig Prize for European Understanding 2026 at the opening of the Leipzig Book Fair.
Die Leipziger Buchmesse begann mit Buhrufen, weil der deutsche Kulturstaatsminister drei linke Buchhandlungen von einem Preis ausschliessen liess.
Something like this has never been experienced in Leipzig before. Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer is received with boos at the opening ceremony of the Book Fair. Yet he loves everyone.
Sebastian Fitzek, Sophie Passmann oder Judith Holofernes sind die Stars der Leipziger Buchmesse.
Eigentlich sollte Wolfgang Weimer den für Kulturstaatsminister üblichen Rundgang über die Leipziger Buchmesse machen. Diesen und einen anderen Termin hat er nun abgesagt.
Miljenko Jergović, recipient of the 2026 Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding, discussed his award-winning book, nationalism, political conditions, and social tensions in the former Yugoslav countries in an interview with Deutsche Welle.
A Czech bus driver was given a two-year suspended sentence by a German court for a tragic highway accident near Leipzig in 2024 that resulted in four deaths.
Vor der Leipziger Buchmesse fordert der Börsenverein, dass Wolfram Weimer den Ausschluss dreier Preisträger zurücknimmt.
Max Koterba was on a stopover in Qatar when the Iranian missiles arrived. 'I can't stay here,' the Leipzig native told himself. And he made his way home on his own initiative.
BMW is integrating humanoid robots into the production of its popular car models, with initial tests conducted in Leipzig in December 2025 and further testing planned for April 2026.
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior has carried out further deportations to Afghanistan, sending 20 men from Leipzig to Kabul based on an agreement with the ruling Taliban.
Tímea Tankó, the translator of András Visky's novel 'Kitelepítés' (Deportation), which was recently named 'Book of the Month' in Germany, has been nominated for this year's Leipzig Book Fair Prize.
The Leipzig Book Fair has announced the fifteen nominated books for its spring prizes in fiction, non-fiction/essays, and translations, with awards to be presented on March 19.
This extraordinary diner is the final wonder of the great Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, who dreamt it up at the age of 103. And it’s a great place for a sunset kombucha and gin Perched among old brick buildings in an industrial neighbourhood of Leipzig in eastern Germany, a giant white sphere appears to hover over the corner of a former boiler house. Is it a giant’s golf ball? An alien spacecraft? A fallen planet? Twelve metres in diameter, the Niemeyer Sphere is the final design of world-famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and probably the most surprising creation by a visionary who valued the sensation of newness in art above all else, the result being mesmerising buildings that seem both space age and out of this world. The Sphere is like a vision from the future, dropped among used-car dealerships and construction equipment rental outlets, in a working-class neighbourhood that few tourists would ever pass through by design. Continue reading...
Two people were killed and several others injured when a car was driven into a crowd in Leipzig, Germany. A 33-year-old suspect with a reported psychiatric history has been arrested in connection with the incident.
A car accident in Leipzig, Germany, resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to several others after the vehicle struck bystanders.
OSUMNJIČENIK za današnji nalet automobilom na pješake u centru Leipziga identificiran je kao 33-godišnji Nijemac, a vlasti su njegov čin opisale kao namjeran. Uhićen je bez otpora dok je još bio u…
It’s no secret that Liverpool have got their eyes on Yan Diomande ahead of the summer transfer window.The 19-year-old RB Leipzig standout has enjoyed a stunning maiden campaign in the Bundesliga.
Reports suggest that Yan Diomande's transfer to Liverpool is imminent, as RB Leipzig is reportedly preparing for his departure by showing interest in 18-year-old right winger Zadok Yohanna.
RB Leipzig youngster Faik Sakar has reached an agreement with FC Augsburg for a summer transfer, joining the WWK-Arena as a free agent.
RB Leipzig is reportedly working to secure a new contract for their breakout star winger, Yan Diomande, as top clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool show interest in the young talent.
Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' is being staged at the Theater Magdeburg by the future Leipzig artistic director team, set in an 'Illyrian riding school' with a 'hippodramatic' theme.
Poet Marit Heuß, born in Saxony in 1984 and now living in Leipzig, explores themes of origin and seemingly idyllic pasts that are now in decay within her new collection of poems. She also works as a literary scholar at the University of Leipzig.
The Leipzig Book Fair recorded record attendance this year, with established Slovenian authors also present, despite a backdrop of declining book sales and censorship concerns.
German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig is reportedly considering making a permanent offer for Albanian forward Brajan Gruda, who is currently on loan from Brighton, due to his impressive performances.
Noch bis Sonntagabend drängen Zehntausende Besucherinnen und Besucher auf die Leipziger Buchmesse, um Bücher signieren zu lassen und Lesungen aus den verschiedensten Genres zu hören.
About the world of the super-rich, our narcissistic age, and the brutal history of Jewish refugees: Which new releases from spring should not be missed?
"Balkan Odyssey", the new book by history professor at the University of Munich Marie-Janine Calic, won this year's Leipzig Book Fair Prize in the non-fiction category today and...
Der Preis der Leipziger Buchmesse geht an die deutsche Autorin Katerina Poladjan für ihren Roman „Goldstrand“. Das gab die Jury am Donnerstagnachmittag bekannt.
Gesinnungsprüfungen, "Berlinale"-Knatsch: Bei der Eröffnung der Leipziger Buchmesse wurde der gelernte Journalist Weimer mit einem Pfeikonzert empfangen
Locate Latvian Literature in Leipzig / Article LSM
State Minister for Culture Weimer has to endure criticism at the opening of the Leipzig Book Fair.
German Chancellor Merz is scheduled to deliver a government statement, with investors closely watching the US Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook amid an oil price rally, and questions arising about Wolfram Weimer's reception in Leipzig.
Evento reúne autores, editoras, jornalistas e leitores para apresentar novidades e discutir tendências do mercado, estão presentes 54 países, com a estreia do Congo e Emirados Árabes Unidos.
Mit Kapitän Rocco Reitz verliert Borussia Mönchengladbach einen Herzensborussen – und das ausgerechnet zum ungeliebten Rivalen nach Leipzig.
Two years after a long-distance bus accident near Leipzig that killed four people, the bus driver was sentenced to a suspended sentence after admitting negligent behavior.
Leipzig has its very own sound and rhythm. Home of Bach, Mendelssohn, and Schumann, and a vibrant scene for alternative culture that makes Berlin pale in comparison.
Max Koterba verbrachte einen Zwischenstopp in Qatar, als die iranischen Raketen kamen. Hier kann ich nicht bleiben, sagte der Leipziger sich. Und machte sich auf eigene Faust auf den Weg nach Hause.
BMW is introducing two humanoid robots, developed by a Swedish company, to assist employees with car production at its Leipzig factory. The robots are 1.65 meters tall and weigh 60 kilograms.
Mitarbeiter des Innenministeriums haben nun eine Vereinbarung mit den islamistischen Taliban gefunden. Ein Charterflug startete von Leipzig Richtung Kabul
The book market is seeing a new trend in non-fiction comics, with examples like Ulli Lust's 'Die Frau als Mensch' nominated for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize and Richard Cowdry's 'Das Geheimnis der Knochen' offering a new perspective on early history.
The Austrian author Norbert Gstrein has been nominated for the prestigious Leipzig Book Prize.
A driver plowed a car into a pedestrian zone in Leipzig, Germany, resulting in the deaths of two people and serious injuries to three others. Police arrested the driver and are investigating the motive behind the incident.
Police have released details about the suspect in today's incident where a car drove into pedestrians in central Leipzig, identifying him as a 33-year-old German whose actions were described as intentional.
The German Green Party is holding a faction retreat in Leipzig, grappling with finding the right strategy and relevance, particularly as they aim to shine with solutions amidst the energy crisis and social reforms.
RB Leipzig are 'closely monitoring' a new winger ahead of the summer transfer windowLiverpool are in dire need of attacking reinforcement next season.Most of their attackers have failed to meet…
The 300th anniversary of Christian Felix Weiße, a Leipzig pioneer in children's literature and Singspiel, is being observed, recognizing his influence on figures like Kleist, Wagner, and Moritz.
RB Leipzig is set to receive €40 million from Juventus as the loan deal for player Loïs Openda is expected to become a permanent transfer.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have reiterated their goal for 80% of Syrian refugees in Germany to return to Syria within three years, aiming for approximately 200,000 returns annually, with an initial focus on Syria taking back its criminal citizens, following al-Sharaa's visit to Berlin where Merz's government emphasized a tougher stance on refugees and migrants.
Following the Leipzig Book Fair, a science editorial team is recommending exciting science books suitable for gifting or personal enjoyment during the Easter season.
Impericon, a Leipzig-based fan merchandise company, began by shipping band T-shirts from a child's room and has since grown significantly, though its founders emphasize their origins as music fans rather than business planners.
This year's Leipzig Book Fair recorded record attendance, featuring established Slovenian authors, despite concerns over falling sales and censorship.
The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig is performing in Hong Kong, continuing Leipzig's centuries-old musical tradition, which includes figures like Johann Sebastian Bach and Richard Wagner.
The Leipzig Book Fair is hosting various discussions, including a controversial thought about sending the Minister of State for Culture to the moon, alongside other ongoing events.
Kulturstaatsminister Weimer schürt Hoffnung auf Ausbau der Deutschen Nationalbibliothek +++ Grüne laden CDU in Baden-Württemberg zu Sondierungen ein +++ Koalitionsverhandlungen sollen vorbereitet…
Drei Preise, die es in sich haben: Im Frühjahr gibt es keine mehr beachteten literarischen Auszeichnungen als die Preise der Leipziger Buchmesse für Belletristik, Sachbuch und Übersetzungen.
Der diesjährige Preis der Leipziger Buchmesse in der Sparte Belletristik geht an die 1971 in Moskau geborene Katerina Poladjan für ihren Roman „Goldstrand“.
Wolfram Weimer wird auf der Leipziger Buchmesse ausgebuht, tut aber so, als wäre alles gut. Wie hat der Vorsteher des Börsenvereins des deutschen Buchhandels den Abend empfunden?
So etwas hat man in Leipzig noch nicht erlebt. Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer wird bei der Eröffnungsfeier der Buchmesse mit Buhrufen empfangen. Dabei liebt er doch alle.
Today, Bosnian writer Miljenko Jergović receives the Prize for European Understanding from the Leipzig Book Fair.
Milan have identified RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa as a primary candidate to replace Rafael Leão, as the club begins to plan for a potential overhaul of their attacking department.According to La Gazz...
Finally, another premiere at the Leipzig Opera: "Coming Up for Air" by Bernd Franke captivatingly and enchantingly links three stories about shortness of breath.
Norbert Gstrein erzählt in seinem neuen Roman die Geschichte eines Mannes, dessen Schicksal von den Kriegen eines ganzen Jahrhunderts geprägt ist. Ein großartiges Buch
German real estate entrepreneur Gröner is under investigation by the Leipzig public prosecutor's office for suspected insolvency fraud, with Chancellor's Office head Pofalla also implicated. Despite the ongoing probe, both are reportedly planning further construction projects.
The 'SalvaPeironcely10' Platform states that the Leipzig Capa Haus Initiative also opposes the municipal project.
BMW Grupa integriše humanoidne robote na montažne trake svoje tvornice u Leipzigu kao dio pilot projekta. Prvo takvo testiranje održano je prošle godine u američkoj tvornici u Spartanburgu.
Alice Brito, Carla Pais, Francisco Mota Saraiva, and Lídia Jorge will represent Portugal at the event, whose program also includes the presentation of works by national authors translated into German.
20 straffällig gewordene Männer sind von Leipzig aus nach Afghanistan abgeschoben worden. Ihnen werden Straftaten wie Sexual- und Drogendelikte vorgeworfen.
The Leipzig Book Fair has announced the shortlist for its book prizes, with 15 authors nominated across three categories from 480 submitted works.
Train services between Erfurt and Leipzig/Halle are experiencing cancellations and delays due to damaged overhead lines, with repairs expected to continue until night.