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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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Ryanair press conference. Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary holding a laptop during a press conference at The Alex Hotel in Dublin. Picture date: Thursday October 3, 2024.

Ryanair press conference. Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary holding a laptop during a press conference at The Alex Hotel in Dublin. Picture date: Thursday October 3, 2024.

Ryanair slashes German services, complains about taxes, fees

Low-cost airline Ryanair is stopping all flights to three German airports and cutting its operations in Hamburg by 60%.

candles with the inscription '89

candles with the inscription '89

Leipzig marks the beginning of a peaceful revolution

On October 9, 1989, East Germans in Leipzig set off a chain of events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Two gondolas of a Ferris wheel are seen on fire at the Highfield Festival near Leipzig, Germany, on August 17, 2024

Two gondolas of a Ferris wheel are seen on fire at the Highfield Festival near Leipzig, Germany, on August 17, 2024

Ferris wheel fire started by 'material' under ride — police

Police say an object under the Ferris wheel ignited, spreading the fire to two gondolas at Leipzig's Highfield Festival

Ferris wheel burning at Leipzig music festival

Ferris wheel burning at Leipzig music festival

Germany: Ferris wheel catches fire at Leipzig music festival

A ferris wheel caught fire late Saturday at Leipzig's Highfield Festival, leading to more than 30 injuries, police said.

Far-right protesters tried to disrupt the Pride march with a counterprotest, in Leipzig, Germany on August 17, 2024

Far-right protesters tried to disrupt the Pride march with a counterprotest, in Leipzig, Germany on August 17, 2024

Germany: Far-right demo broken up near Leipzig Pride event

Radical-right sympathizers gathered in opposition to the much larger LGBTQ+ parade before it was broken up by police.

A plane at the Leipzig/Halle airport

A plane at the Leipzig/Halle airport

Germany: Climate activists protest at Leipzig/Halle airport

The Last Generation group called on Germany to establish an international treaty to phase out oil, gas and coal.

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

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.

People dressed in black gesticualting on a stage.

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.

The official mascot of UEFA EURO 2024 stands by the trophy

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.

DW Shift | Staatstheater Augsburg

DW Shift | Staatstheater Augsburg

How is technology changing the stage?

How technology is changing the theater and what potential it has for audiences.

Ruma the stolen lion-tailed macaque sitting in a tree

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.

A undated photo of the missing monkey, "Ruma," at the Leipzig Zoo

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.

A mother laments over the grave of her son in Bucha, Ukraine

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.

A picture of the scene of the accident

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.

Aman with a shaved head and facial hair smiles at the camera

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.

Harry Kane celebrates a goal with arms spread wide

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.

Pillar-like rock formations are seen in Saxon Switzerland

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.

Gil Ofarim goes to a hearing at the Leipzig State Courthouse regarding his false allegations of antisemitism

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.

Performance artist Frauke Frech and make-up artist Mara Hesse, who jointly run the intercultural beauty salon "Grand Beauty" in Leipzig-Grünau.

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.

A human chain across the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

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.

Max Eberl giving an interview

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.

UEFA Champions League | Auslosung der Gruppenphase in Monaco | Aitana Bonmati

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.

Fußball Philipp Lahm

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.

Cheering RB Leipzig players with trophy in front of fans

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.

Dominik Szoboszlai raises his hand in the air

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.

Picture of a monument dedicated to the Thomaskantor and composer Johann Sebastian Bach in front of the Thomaskirche in the German city of Leipzig.

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.

statue of Johann Sebastian Bach holding a rolled-up document.

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.

Police in Leipzig hold a protester to the ground

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."

Leipzig's Willi Orban lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates

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.

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.

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.

City view of Berlin

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.

Fussball 1. Bundesliga FC Bayern Muenchen vs RB Leipzig

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.

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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.

SC Freiburg's Lukas Kuebler in action with RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo

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.

RB Leipzig fans wave flags in the stands

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?

A woman weraing a blue jacket leans against a tree

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.

A hand holding a butterfly knife

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.

Fußball | Champions League | Manchester City - RB Leipzig | Erling Braut Haaland

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.

Fußball Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund - RB Leipzig

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.

Fußball | Champions League | RB Leipzig vs Manchester CIty

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.

Union Berlin players celebrate a win over RB Leipzig

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.

Bundesliga | Bayern München - Eintracht Frankfurt

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?

Max Eberl smiles during his first press conference as RB Leipzig's new sporting director

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.

Leipzig | Stadt der Musik | Farsi Redaktion

Leipzig | Stadt der Musik | Farsi Redaktion

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.

Christopher Nkunku scores for RB Leipzig against Freiburg

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.

Christopher Nkunku celebrates the opener in Warsaw

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.

Fussball Bundesliga l Trainer Rangnick vor Rueckkehr zu Schalke .

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.

Image of a group of demonstrators, some holding placards and some visibly gesticulating, in central Leipzig, October 10, 2022.

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."

Max Eberl

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.

Japan Tokio | Cafe: Roboter statt Kellner von Menschen mit Behinderung gesteuert

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.