Leipzig News
US firm to build cruise missiles in Germany
US-Israeli defense company Covenant plans to produce Anthem cruise missiles in Saxony, Germany, starting in 2027. The company aims to produce around 1,000 units in the first year, with prices potentially under $1 million per missile, and is reportedly in talks with the German military.
Judoka Akaki Japaridze investigated for assaulting opponent
German judoka Timo Cavelius was hospitalized with a broken jaw and two fractured teeth after being assaulted by Georgian opponent Akaki Japaridze following a competition match in Leipzig. Police are investigating the incident, and Japaridze faces a potential lifetime ban.
Russia: Germany Declares War Over Drone Attack
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Germany of declaring war after Berlin blamed Russia for a drone attack on Leipzig airport. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is reportedly steering towards a declaration of war, according to Lavrov.
Lavrov: German drone accusations are 'start of a real war'
Lavrov: German drone accusations are 'real war'
Leipzig's Marx Relief Restored
Germany: Sabotage attempts on power grid, launch device found
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Leipzig is a major German city known for its cultural heritage and historical landmarks.