May 26, 2025: Major Action on Gorkistraße, Beginning of the Federal Elections and Fraud Investigation into Corona Tests
Incident on Gorki Street: Man Arrested in Family Dispute
This morning saw a police operation unfold on Gorki Street in Leipzig-Schönefeld-Abtnaundorf. According to an on-site spokesperson, an emergency call was received around 9:45 am, reporting a family dispute. There were indications that a firearm might have been involved.
Special forces from the Special Operations Command (SEK) and specially trained officers for critical situations, as well as the negotiation group of the LKA, were called to assist. A 46-year-old man was apprehended during the operation, with no injuries reported. Our reporter, Lucas Böhme, has shared more details about the incident.
European Gymnastics Championships Commence
Today marks the start of the gymnastics European Championships on the Leipzig exhibition grounds. This major sporting event is concurrent with the German Gymnastics Festival, set to begin on May 29. Approximately 750,000 visitors are expected in the city until June 1.
A total of 136 female and 165 male gymnasts from 37 nations are participating in the continental championships. For the first time, there will be a mixed team final as a preliminary event for the Olympic Games in 2028.
Cases of Fraud at Corona Test Centers
In a joint statement released today, the Leipzig Public Prosecutor's Office and local police revealed a case involving two men, aged 32 and 37, who allegedly operated a billing fraud with corona tests in 2022. The suspects are said to have billed corona tests amounting to over 800,000 euros at several test centers they managed, but never performed the tests.
The Leipzig Regional Court issued a search warrant, which was executed on April 30. Enforcement officers secured preliminary assets, including high-value vehicles, cash, and deposits, worth approximately 1.5 million euros. The investigation is ongoing.
Fraud with Old Clothes, Bike Lane Markings, and Women in Sports
- Leipzig group Sjaella gains Immersive Award at Cannes Film Festival for "From Dust"
- The city council is yet to find a solution for the old clothes problem
- Exhibition on women in sports in Saxony draws attention to gender inequality
- Night driving ban for lawn mowers has been in effect since April
- Request for bike lane markings at Bayerischer Platz was implemented in April
- Judit: The inspiring story of a significant female figure from the Bible
- City extends contract with Thomaskantor Andreas Reize until 2034
Virologist to Assume Role as Drug Czar
The virologist and CDU MP Hendrik Streeck is set to become the new drug commissioner of the federal government. The 44-year-old, who serves as the director of the Institute of Virology at the University Hospital Bonn and was elected to the Bundestag in February, is scheduled to take on his new position on Wednesday.
Residents of most places in the southern Gaza Strip have been ordered by the Israeli army to evacuate their homes. Israel is planning an "unprecedented attack," as media reported. Hamas has reportedly agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which Israel has rejected.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU)announced that Germany, along with France, Britain, and the USA, have lifted the range restriction on weapons deliveries to Ukraine. This means Ukraine can now be equipped with weapons capable of attacking military targets in the rear.
German Medical Assembly Approaching
The 129th German Medical Assembly will begin tomorrow in Leipzig. An extensive event program will run until Friday, including a vigil at the Nikolaikirche to raise awareness about insufficient climate protection in the healthcare system. Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs, Petra Köpping (SPD), is expected to attend the opening event.
- The new drug commissioner of the federal government, Hendrik Streeck, a virologist and CDU MP, is set to assume his role from Wednesday.
- In the realm of health-and-wellness, the German Medical Assembly, an annual event focusing on medicine, will commence tomorrow in Leipzig.
- Coincidentally, the European Gymnastics Championships, a major sports event, also starts today on the Leipzig exhibition grounds.
