Bundestag debates housing benefit cuts of over €1bn
In a late-night session on Thursday, the Bundestag held its first reading of the planned housing benefit reform. A third of the 1.3 million households could lose their entitlement.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assaults in Swimming Pools: Men Harass Children in Munich, Frankfurt and Neu-Ulm
Over the weekend, men sexually harassed children in swimming pools in several German cities. Police reported incidents in Munich, Frankfurt and Neu-Ulm.
Citizen Initiative Against Pullach Chemical Plant Fails Again in Court
The Bavarian Administrative Court in Munich dismissed the lawsuit filed by the initiators of a citizen initiative aimed at halting the land-use planning for the conversion of the Pullach chemical plant. This marks the third legal defeat for the project's opponents.
German Lawyers’ Day 2026: AI and Reforms in Focus
The German Lawyers' Day 2026 has begun in Freiburg. According to FAZ, lawyers are discussing training reforms, artificial intelligence, and the resilience of the profession.
Munich Plagiarism Trial: Appeal Hearing Opens with Bizarre Scenes
The Munich District Court had sentenced Otto Z. to prison for an alleged plagiarism intrigue against forensic pathologist Matthias Graw. As the FAZ reports, the appeal trial before the Munich Higher Regional Court has now begun – with unusual scenes.