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Leipzig is the largest city in Eastern Germany's state of Saxony, 160 kilometers southwest of Berlin. Leipzig boasts a renovated historical city center.

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Black and white drawing of a woman dressed in medieval clothes.

The strong women of the Bach family

Composer Johann Sebastian Bach is a classical superstar. But little was known about the women of his musical family.
MusicJune 21, 2024
People dressed in black gesticualting on a stage.

Bach's music — diverse and accessible

Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas not only inspire choirs worldwide, but also those who can't actually hear his music.
MusicJune 10, 2024
The official mascot of UEFA EURO 2024 stands by the trophy

Euro 2024: The west continues to dominate German sports

Of the 10 cities hosting matches for the European Football Championship, only one is located in former East Germany.
SportsJune 6, 2024
DW Shift | Staatstheater Augsburg

How is technology changing the stage?

How technology is changing the theater and what potential it has for audiences.
Digital WorldApril 12, 202412:36 min
Ruma the stolen lion-tailed macaque sitting in a tree

Stolen endangered monkey Ruma returned to Leipzig Zoo

A passing jogger spotted the lion-tailed macaque, whisked away from Leipzig Zoo by thieves, in a tree.
OffbeatApril 4, 2024
A undated photo of the missing monkey, "Ruma," at the Leipzig Zoo

Endangered monkey stolen from Leipzig Zoo in Germany

A lion-tailed macaque, an endangered species, has gone missing after unknown people broke into its enclosure.
CrimeApril 2, 2024
A mother laments over the grave of her son in Bucha, Ukraine

Soundtrack of our time: 300 years of Bach's St. John Passion

The masterpiece, an unparalleled appeal for more humanity, first premiered on Good Friday in 1724.
MusicMarch 28, 2024
A picture of the scene of the accident

Germany: Several dead in Flixbus crash on autobahn

The Flixbus was headed from Berlin to Zurich when it veered off the A9 highway near the eastern city of Leipzig.
Cars and TransportationMarch 27, 2024
Aman with a shaved head and facial hair smiles at the camera

A radical humanist: Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm

Omri Boehm insists that universal humanistic principles can help solve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
CultureMarch 21, 2024
Harry Kane celebrates a goal with arms spread wide

Champions League draw: Bayern Munich face Lazio in last 16

Bayern's reward for topping their Champions League group is a tie against Italian side Lazio. Dortmund play PSV.
SportsDecember 18, 2023
Pillar-like rock formations are seen in Saxon Switzerland

10 reasons to love Saxony

Here are some of our favorite places to visit in Saxony.
TravelDecember 8, 202310 images
Gil Ofarim goes to a hearing at the Leipzig State Courthouse regarding his false allegations of antisemitism

Singer Gil Ofarim admits he lied about antisemitic incident

Singer Gil Ofarim told a Leipzig court he had fabricated a story claiming he was the victim of antisemitism.
CrimeNovember 28, 2023
Performance artist Frauke Frech and make-up artist Mara Hesse, who jointly run the intercultural beauty salon "Grand Beauty" in Leipzig-Grünau.

Challenging stereotypes - A beauty salon for everyone

The "Grand Beauty" in Leipzig has become a meeting place for locals and migrants alike.
SocietyNovember 11, 202312:36 min
A human chain across the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Eastern Bloc's resistance in the spotlight at DOK Leipzig

East Germany's 1953 uprising and the Baltic states' fight for independence are revisited at the DOK Leipzig film fest.
FilmOctober 9, 2023
Max Eberl giving an interview

Why RB Leipzig sacked Max Eberl before Bayern Munich game

Leipzig were held to a draw by Bayern Munich on Saturday, but the game was overshadowed by the dismissal of Max Eberl.
SportsOctober 1, 2023
UEFA Champions League | Auslosung der Gruppenphase in Monaco | Aitana Bonmati

Bonmati slams Rubiales at men's Champions League draw

The draw for the group stage offered up a host of juicy encounters, but it was the Spain star who stole the limelight.
SportsAugust 31, 2023
Fußball Philipp Lahm

Bayern & Germany legend Philipp Lahm talks Bundesliga

Philipp Lahm, Bayern and Germany legend, talks to DW about the Bundesliga, Bayern and the other contenders.
SportsAugust 17, 202301:48 min
Cheering RB Leipzig players with trophy in front of fans

Bundesliga: Do RB Leipzig have any players left?

After a series of big-name departures, RB Leipzig director of sport Max Eberl has a major rebuilding job on his hands.
SoccerJuly 7, 2023
Dominik Szoboszlai raises his hand in the air

Liverpool land Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary's great hope

The poster boy of Hungarian football, Dominik Szoboszlai, has joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig for €70 million.
SportsJuly 2, 2023
Picture of a monument dedicated to the Thomaskantor and composer Johann Sebastian Bach in front of the Thomaskirche in the German city of Leipzig.

Bach Festival 2023: Cantatas for eternity

Three hundred years ago, Johann Sebastian Bach came to Leipzig as cantor. The Bachfest celebrated this extensively.
MusicJune 19, 2023
statue of Johann Sebastian Bach holding a rolled-up document.

Bach Festival 2023: Classical music goes cosmic

Marking Bach's arrival in Leipzig 300 years ago, the fest features pianist Lang Lang — and a message from outer space.
MusicJune 12, 2023
Police in Leipzig hold a protester to the ground

Leipzig forbids fresh far-left demo after 2 nights of unrest

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said anyone using violence against police "must promptly face the consequences."
PoliticsJune 4, 2023
Leipzig's Willi Orban lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates

German Cup: Historic feat cements Leipzig's elite status

Leipzig's German Cup title defense caps off Marco Rose's revival and cements their place among Germany's elite.
SoccerJune 4, 2023
A row of protesters and police standing face to face. In the foreground, a police officer's outstretched arm is reaching towards the demonstrators. Leipzig, Germany, June 3, 2023.

Germany: Police break up banned far-left protest in Leipzig

Despite court bans, police first tried to accommodate the protest, but broke it up when officers came under attack.
Law and JusticeJune 3, 2023
City view of Berlin

Top 10: Germany's largest cities

Germany has many cities worth seeing. We present the 10 largest with their tourist highlights.
TravelMay 30, 202310 images
Fussball 1. Bundesliga FC Bayern Muenchen vs RB Leipzig

Bayern lose control of title race after defeat by RB Leipzig

Bayern Munich lost control of the Bundesliga title race with a 3-1 home defeat by Leipzig, handing Dortmund the impetus.
SoccerMay 21, 2023
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The race for the Champions League

Three teams, two places. With four games left, it's all to play for in the race for Champions League places.
SportsMay 3, 202302:38 min
SC Freiburg's Lukas Kuebler in action with RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo

RB Leipzig: Dani Olmo fires cup specialists to another final

Defending champions RB Leipzig reached a fourth German Cup final in five years thanks to an outstanding Dani Olmo.
SoccerMay 3, 2023
RB Leipzig fans wave flags in the stands

RB Leipzig's influence extends to women's game

Germany's most controversial club have secured promotion, but what impact will they have on the Frauen Bundesliga?
SportsApril 28, 2023
A woman weraing a blue jacket leans against a tree

Russian poet Maria Stepanova wins Leipzig Book Prize

Acclaimed Russian writer Maria Stepanova has been honored at the Leipzig Book Fair — but not without controversy.
CultureApril 26, 2023
A hand holding a butterfly knife

German police call for knife-free zones in cities

Germany's interior minister and federal police are calling for weapon free zones in cities to tackle knife crime.
CrimeApril 11, 2023
Fußball | Champions League | Manchester City - RB Leipzig | Erling Braut Haaland

Erling Haaland scores five to send RB Leipzig spiraling

Erling Haaland scored five goals to fire Manchester City into the last eight of the Champions League against RB Leipzig.
SoccerMarch 14, 2023
Fußball Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund - RB Leipzig

Hometown hero Reus propels Dortmund's title charge

Dortmund's 100% start to 2023 continued with a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig on Friday as Marco Reus led the way.
SoccerMarch 4, 2023
Fußball | Champions League | RB Leipzig vs Manchester CIty

Gvardiol gives RB Leipzig fighting chance against Man City

RB Leipzig will travel to England next month with optimism following a 1-1 draw against a fragile Manchester City.
SoccerFebruary 23, 2023
Union Berlin players celebrate a win over RB Leipzig

Union Berlin hot on Bayern's tail after RB Leipzig comeback

When Union started the season well, most assumed they'd drop off. It's still not happened after yet another win in 2023.
SoccerFebruary 11, 2023
Bundesliga | Bayern München - Eintracht Frankfurt

Marcel Sabitzer: What Manchester United can expect

Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has joined Manchester United on loan. But can he rediscover his form?
SportsFebruary 1, 2023
Max Eberl smiles during his first press conference as RB Leipzig's new sporting director

Refreshed Max Eberl embarks on new chapter with RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig's 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich on Friday night saw a return to the fold for sporting director Max Eberl.
SportsJanuary 21, 2023
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St. Matthew Passion at the Bach festival in Leipzig

This episode of DW Festival Concert with Cristina Burack features the St. Mathew Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach.
MusicNovember 16, 2022
Christopher Nkunku scores for RB Leipzig against Freiburg

Nkunku, Rose give Bundesliga familiar feel

Christopher Nkunku is reaching even greater heights under Marco Rose after he helped RB Leipzig beat Freiburg.
SoccerNovember 9, 2022
Christopher Nkunku celebrates the opener in Warsaw

RB Leipzig reach Champions League last 16 in style

RB Leipzig produced a polished display against Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the knockout stage of the Champions League.
SportsNovember 2, 2022
Fussball Bundesliga l Trainer Rangnick vor Rueckkehr zu Schalke .

RB coaching influence

In the season six finale of Project Fussball, Jasmine returns to talk to James about the influence of the Red Bull philosophy on coaching in German football. With the help of former Austrian international Rene Aufhauser, Jasmine and James discuss how and why Ralf Rangnick's idea still has so many followers today.
SoccerOctober 27, 202243:38 min
Image of a group of demonstrators, some holding placards and some visibly gesticulating, in central Leipzig, October 10, 2022.

Leipzig: Outrage over verbal attacks on Ukrainian refugees

The mayor of Leipzig decried the images of protesters berating Ukrainian refugees as "unbearable."
PoliticsOctober 12, 2022
Max Eberl

RB Leipzig name Max Eberl as sporting director

Former Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl has returned to the Bundesliga after several months off.
SoccerSeptember 19, 2022
Japan Tokio | Cafe: Roboter statt Kellner von Menschen mit Behinderung gesteuert

AI festival: Where robots and humans meet

Industry leaders and startups are coming together at the Robotics Festival 2022 to showcase their nifty innovations.
BusinessSeptember 15, 202201:53 min
Marco Rose gesticulating on the touchline during RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund

How Marco Rose immediately made his mark at RB Leipzig

Marco Rose could not have dreamt of a better homecoming as he immediately stamped his mark on RB Leipzig.
SportsSeptember 10, 2022
Edin Terzic, Jude Bellingham and Borussia Dortmund had a bad day in Leipzig

BVB still searching for identity under Edin Terzic

Head coach Edin Terzic is yet to instill a discernible style of play at Borussia Dortmund.
SportsSeptember 10, 2022
Marco Rose looking on during a Borussia Dortmund

Marco Rose appointed as RB Leipzig coach

Marco Rose is the new RB Leipzig head coach. A poor start to the season saw Domenico Tedesco fired.
SoccerSeptember 8, 2022
Oliver Burke is mobbed by his teammates after his last-gasp winner in Dortmund

Bremen hero Burke comes full circle on Bundesliga return

Bremen's 95th-minute winning goal was scored by Oliver Burke, a player back in the Bundesliga in search of a new start.
SportsAugust 21, 2022
Timo Werner kicks towards a teammate during the game between RB Leipzig and FC Köln

Timo Werner returns with a goal but RB off the pace

After an unhappy spell in the Premier League, Timo Werner is back scoring at RB Leipzig. But RB dropped points again.
SoccerAugust 13, 2022
Sadio Mane shoots past Peter Gulacsi to score in the Super Cup

Mane opens Bayern account, Leipzig linked with Werner, Eberl

Sadio Mane scored his first semi-competitive goal for Bayern, while RB Leipzig have been linked with two big names.
SportsJuly 31, 2022