Bavaria news on politics, society, economy, culture and everyday life with attention to regional developments.
Around 40,000 people attended the Bundeswehr open day in Neubiberg on Saturday. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) was on site and emphasized the importance of cohesion between the military and society, as reported by BR.
After serious riots before the match between Hertha BSC and Schalke 04 at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, police have identified initial suspects. According to the Tagesspiegel, one of the suspects is believed to be a police officer himself.
Munich is set to build the world's highest beer garden atop a planned skyscraper in the west of the city, according to Euronews.
The draft nursing care reform by Federal Health Minister Warken is facing sharp criticism in Bavaria. According to BR, there is particular incomprehension regarding the plan to cut pension contributions for family caregivers.
A 40-year-old Afghan man was stabbed to death during an altercation at a refugee shelter in Herrsching am Ammersee. A 36-year-old compatriot is in custody on suspicion of homicide.
Starting Monday, patrol officers in Schweinfurt, Regensburg, and Augsburg will trial the use of Tasers. Previously, the electroshock devices were reserved for special units, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
The US fast-food chain Taco Bell is opening two branches in Munich, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
According to a forecast by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the population in the Munich region will grow by only about three percent in the coming years – mainly on the outskirts, while some areas are even expected to see a decline.
In 2025, Bavaria recorded more xenophobic crimes than ever before, according to a response from the state interior ministry to a query by the Green Party in the state parliament.
The Süddeutsche Zeitung provides an overview of current news from Munich: the price of the Maß beer has been set, the MVG is planning cost-cutting measures, and investigations are underway in the tax haven of Grünwald.
A Maß of beer at Munich's Oktoberfest will cost between 14.80 and 15.90 euros this year, the city announced on Tuesday.
Despite the closure of the Brenner Pass on May 30, feared massive traffic jams in Bavaria failed to materialize. The Red Cross, ADAC, and police had prepared for significant disruptions, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Flight operations at Munich Airport were suspended for about an hour on Tuesday morning. The reason was a drone sighting, according to the Federal Police.
For an hour on Tuesday morning, no planes could take off or land at Munich Airport. The reason was a possible drone sighting, according to Tagesschau.
One day before the full closure of the Brenner Pass, traffic in the Bavarian-Austrian border region is heavy on Friday morning. According to Bavarian Broadcasting (BR), many travelers have brought their trips forward to avoid traffic jams.
A truck damaged a railway bridge near Ingolstadt on Tuesday, as Bavarian Broadcasting (BR) reports. The line between Munich and Ingolstadt was subsequently closed. The closure has now been lifted, but train services are not yet running smoothly.
Hannah Laing has criticized the Munich police for what she called a degrading drug check after a performance, according to Bayerischer Rundfunk.
On Sunday evening, a regional train in Upper Bavaria had to be evacuated due to a technical fault. According to Spiegel, more than 300 passengers were on board.
The 76th Sudeten German Day is taking place in Brno, Czech Republic, for the first time. Bavaria's Minister Markus Söder (CSU) described the Whitsun gathering as a "great peace festival" and a "historic signal," according to Deutschlandfunk.
A serious accident involving a wrong-way driver occurred on the A8 near Grabenstätt on Saturday afternoon. The 89-year-old driver died, and five other people were injured, according to Bavarian Broadcasting (BR).
Germany's federal states are calling on Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) to increase funding for local rail services. Without additional billions, regional trains and S-Bahn lines face severe cuts, according to ZDFheute.
Munich's municipal utilities have completed four large photovoltaic projects in the districts of Ebersberg, Munich, Dachau, and Erding, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
The new Mango coalition in Munich is set to implement significant increases in childcare fees starting September 2027, impacting families heavily.
A technical problem at Munich Airport caused long queues at the security check in Terminal 2.
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has acquired European software to reduce dependence on the USA.
Starting May 18, Munich's public utilities (SWM) will renovate the Poccistraße and Goetheplatz subway stations, causing significant disruptions for U3 and U6 passengers.
In Munich, a legal dispute regarding the Wiesn tents continues as the city council makes important decisions for Oktoberfest.
The Greens, SPD, FDP, Free Voters and Rosa Liste have agreed on the distribution of deputy mayor positions and city ministries for Munich’s new coalition, according to a newspaper report. Party bodies still have to approve the agreement.
Bavaria's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann has presented the results of the regionalized population forecast. According to this, the state's population will rise to 13.53 million by 2044, while the average age increases to 46 years.
As Bild newspaper reports, Bayern boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has declared a star of FC Bayern Munich absolutely unsellable. The background is said to be an alleged €200 million offer.
As Deutsche Bahn reports, regular train service on the Mangfalltalbahn is expected to resume from the end of June 2026. The reason for the months-long interruption is the extensive repair of a softened railway embankment.
In Munich, significant disruptions are occurring in S-Bahn traffic after a malfunction that is expected to persist for several more hours.
As the Abendzeitung München reports, Bavarian Environment Minister Thorsten Glauber (Freie Wähler) plans a significant expansion of moorland areas in Bavaria through targeted funding.
After the first round of the presidential election in Peru, an exit poll shows that Keiko Fujimori has taken the lead. However, a final decision may only be reached in a possible runoff.
The discussions on potential relief and reforms have been successfully concluded in Munich. The results of the talks could have far-reaching implications for the political landscape.
In Saxony-Anhalt, a serious incident occurred when the overhead line fell onto an Intercity-Express (ICE) train. Hundreds of travelers were trapped in the train for hours.
The Bavarian Science Alliance for Peace, Conflict, and Security Research (FoKS) aims to support Bavarian policy in preparing for future conflicts.
During the Easter holidays, the S-Bahn in Munich will not operate through the city center due to extensive construction work in the main line tunnel at Isartor.
A new framework for pastoral care in defense situations has ignited debates. Peace activists accuse the churches of succumbing to military logic and compromising their credibility as voices for peace.
A new report reveals that residential property prices in Germany will see differing trends by 2035, with some areas stabilizing while others face declines. Economic strength will play a key role in these developments.