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GET TO KNOW LEIPZIG AND ITS QUARTERS

The city consists of various quarters, each with its own unique atmosphere and allure, which you most likely would love to get to know. The following are brief descriptions of six of the most prominent districts in Leipzig: Plagwitz, Lindenau, Reudnitz, Eisenbahnstraße, Südvorstadt, and Zentrum. We also give some highlights of places to visit.

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Shut up and write, Leipzig!

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I walk nervously into the bar of a hotel in the center of Leipzig, not knowing what to expect. Maybe I appear as someone on their first date. Looking nervously around the room, trying to catch someone’s eye, hoping they’re going to show up. But straight away, I see the cheery, welcoming sign “Shut Up

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Blood donations: less than an hour to save someone’s life

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In this article we break down all the essential factors that make blood donations such a vital contribution to our health care system. Find out how you can save lives every time you donate and what goes into your first donation.

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How has social distancing affected you?

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Social distancing has become a major factor in our daily urban lives here in Leipzig. The Institute for Urban Development and Construction Science (ISB) has started a survey to get a deeper understanding of how Leipzigers are affected by the current situation. Find out here what the survey is trying to investigate and how you

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Amanda Palmer: a chat ahead of her Leipzig concert

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"It’s such a refreshing, no-bullshit and non-corporate way of working: to have a trusting audience who supports you unconditionally... I wish only more women and artists outside the commercial system could learn to harness the same power." - Amanda Palmer

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Pizza LAB under threat of being shut down

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This Lindenau space is one enjoyed by people from all walks of life. In the three years it has been run as a social project, Pizza LAB has donated all of its profits to local community initiatives. Now, it finds itself in need of donations to survive.

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