Construction sites disrupt rail traffic in and around Munich
Construction sites are disrupting rail traffic in and around Munich. Passengers must prepare for S-Bahn restrictions on some days.
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Bavaria news on politics, society, economy, culture and everyday life with attention to regional developments.
German government lacks data on therapy waiting times for young people
The German government has no reliable figures on how long children and adolescents must wait for a therapy place. This is according to a response to a parliamentary question from the Left Party, which Spiegel has seen.
Confident Performance: FC KARS U10 at the Tuscher Sommercup
The young footballers of the Munich-based FC KARS (U10) took part in the Tuscher Sommercup F1 Jugend tournament, which was held on July 19 in Hettenshausen. For the boys, who haven\'t been training together for that long, it was only their second official tournament, but the result exceeded many expectations: three wins, one draw, and only a single defeat in the match against the eventual tournament winner — the TSV Reichertshausen team.
Bavaria: Large daycare centers fear loss of funding due to BayKiBig reform
The reform of the Bavarian Child Education and Care Act (BayKiBig) threatens the existence of many large daycare centers. Childminders fear for their future because an important subsidy is being cut.
Starnberg: City Council Wants to Gymnasium After Jürgen Habermas
The Starnberg city council has voted overwhelmingly in a non-public session to rename the local gymnasium after the philosopher Jürgen Habermas.
Munich Trial: Expert Sees No Evidence of Criminal Incapacity for Farhad N.
In the trial over the IS terrorist attack in Munich, the psychiatric expert has found no signs that Farhad N. is not criminally responsible, reports the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Schneider accuses Reiche of breaking agreements
Bavarian Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) has publicly accused Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) of breaking agreements on the EU Methane Regulation. Schneider made the accusation during a government question time in the Bundestag.
Amok incident at high school in Upper Bavaria: Several injured
Several people were injured in an amok incident at the Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau, Upper Bavaria. The suspected perpetrator has been arrested.
Police arrest suspect after attack at school in Bavaria
Several people were injured in an attack at a high school in Schongau, Bavaria. Police have arrested a suspect.
Police Ombudsman: 58 Percent More Complaints Compared to Previous Year
Germany's federal police ombudsman, Uli Grötsch (SPD), reports a sharp increase in complaints. According to the German Press Agency, the number of submissions rose by 58 percent compared to the same period last year.
Unterhaching: Mayor cancels fireworks to protect swan family
The town of Unterhaching in Bavaria has canceled the traditional fireworks display at its annual festival to protect a family of swans nesting on the local Ortsparksee lake.
Local council election in Bachhagel declared invalid
The local council election in the Swabian town of Bachhagel has been declared invalid because the Burghagel voters' association chose its candidates by a show of hands instead of a secret ballot. The Dillingen district office has ordered a new election.
At the Highest Level: Ukrainian Kickboxers of the KARS Club Received at the Bavarian Landtag Ahead of World Championship
Athletes of the Munich-based KARS club, Illia Hladiichuk and Filipp Slabchenko, who have joined the German national kickboxing team, paid an official visit to the Bavarian Landtag and met with the Vice President of the Parliament, Markus Rinderspacher, and member of the sports committee, Christiane Feichtmeier, MdL.
Bavaria Launches Its Own Satellites into Space – Söder Hails Space History
Bavaria has become the first German state to send five of its own small satellites into orbit. Markus Söder (CSU) called it a historic step for the Free State, as Bavarian Broadcasting reports.
Harassment at Munich’s Michaelibad: Man Arrested
A 28-year-old man allegedly sexually harassed a woman and two girls at the Michaelibad in Munich. The suspect was arrested at the scene.
Stones Thrown at Israeli Consulate: Suspect Found Dead
The 24-year-old man who threw stones at the Israeli Consulate General in Munich in March has died, according to the Munich Public Prosecutor General's Office.
Suspected Child Abuse in Football Environment: Man in Custody
Munich prosecutors are investigating suspected sexual abuse of a child in connection with a football club in the Munich area. A man over 60 is in pretrial detention.
Hallbergmoos votes for Helsing technology campus
In a binding referendum, 59 percent of voters in Hallbergmoos supported the construction of a technology campus by drone manufacturer Helsing on the Senderwiese.
Election Fraud in Wülfershausen: New Mayor Elected
After the manipulation of the local election in March, Wülfershausen an der Saale has a new mayor. Ruth Markert (Free Voters' Association Wülfershausen/Eichenhausen) won the re-election with 87 percent of the vote.
Snakes increasingly appearing in Bavaria
In Bavaria, snake species originally native to southern Europe are being spotted more frequently. According to the Munich Reptile Rescue Station, around 15 specimens of the four-lined snake have been reported in the state over the past five years.
Gerlach criticizes abolition of telephone sick notes
Bavaria's Health Minister Judith Gerlach (CSU) has criticized the plans of the black-red coalition to abolish the telephone sick note.
Oliver Kahn Receives Bavarian Order of Merit
Oliver Kahn, former goalkeeper of FC Bayern Munich, has been awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit. Markus Söder (CSU) honored him and 67 other personalities at the Munich Residenz.
Fürstenfeldbruck and Munich-West to Boost Organic Farming
The regions of Fürstenfeldbruck and Munich-West are the first in the greater Munich area to be selected for a Bavarian funding project aimed at strengthening organic farming.
Cable Car Construction Halted: Environmental Review Proceeds Anyway
The construction of the new Scheidtobelbahn cable car at Fellhorn in the Allgäu region has been temporarily halted. The Augsburg Administrative Court imposed a preliminary construction stop – the lift operator has now voluntarily initiated an environmental impact assessment.
Stadelheim: New Medical Wing for 94 Inmates Completed
A new medical facility at Munich's Stadelheim prison can now treat up to 94 inmates simultaneously, offering everything from dental care to an infection ward.
Munich Court Rules Border Controls with Austria Illegal
The Munich Administrative Court has retrospectively declared border controls at the German-Austrian border illegal in three cases.
Bavarian judge becomes president of Germany’s Federal Court of Justice
Karin Angerer, the current president of the Bamberg Higher Regional Court, will take over as head of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on September 1, the Bavarian Justice Ministry announced.
VdK Bavaria: Eight-Member Board Takes Over After Bentele Resignation
After Verena Bentele stepped down as chairwoman of VdK Bavaria, an eight-member committee now leads the largest state association of the social welfare organization, as reported by Abendzeitung München.
Heavy Rain in Bavaria: Streets Flooded, Train Traffic Paralyzed
Thunderstorms and heavy rain caused flooding and disruptions to rail traffic in several regions of Bavaria overnight. Aschaffenburg was particularly affected, where the sewage system was overwhelmed.
Munich: Person Hit by Car – Police Investigate Intent
A person was hit and injured by a car at the intersection of Landwehrstraße and Sonnenstraße in central Munich on Tuesday afternoon. Police are investigating whether the act was intentional, a spokesperson said.
Firefighters rescue bride from elevator at Nymphenburg Palace
A bride got stuck in an elevator at Nymphenburg Palace on Friday. The wedding was slightly delayed but still took place as planned.
Allershausen: Building Yard Manager Moser Must Leave Municipal Council
The Freising District Office sees a conflict of interest between Friedrich Moser's job as building yard manager and his volunteer role on the municipal council. The building yard manager must resign his mandate.
Forest fire near Chiemsee: A8 closed, helicopters deployed
The A8 motorway in Upper Bavaria has been completely closed near Chiemsee due to a forest fire. Commuters must expect significant disruptions, reports BR.
Climber falls to his death in Berchtesgaden Alps
A 57-year-old mountaineer from Austria died in an accident on the Untersberg. Relatives had reported him missing after he failed to return from a tour. Rescue teams found the body on the German side of the mountain massif.
Munich Police Seize 9.5 Million Euros in Cash and Gold
The Central Office for Combating Money Laundering and Asset Recovery (ZGV) at the Munich Public Prosecutor General's Office seized 9.5 million euros last year, including 57 kilograms of gold, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
WWII mortar grenade discovered in Emmering
A mortar grenade from World War II was found near the Amper river in Emmering (Fürstenfeldbruck) on Saturday afternoon. Police cordoned off the area and told residents to stay inside as a precaution.
Swimming accident in Chiemsee: 68-year-old dies
A 68-year-old Swiss man died on Friday afternoon after a swimming accident in Chiemsee. According to police, he was on an electric boat.
Bavaria Criticizes Federal Bias in Wind Turbine Allocation
The Bavarian state government has sharply criticized the Federal Network Agency's allocation practice for wind power projects. Markus Söder and Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger see a disadvantage for Bavaria.
Bavaria Allows AI in University Exams
Bavaria's state government plans to lift the ban on artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, allowing students to use AI tools in exams and coursework.
New Mega Arena Munich Airport Clears Key Hurdle
The planned Munich Arena near the airport has taken a major step forward: the city of Freising approved the development plan.