Tunnel: Traffic Chaos on First Day of Closure
On the first day of the partial closure of the Tunnel on Munich's Mittlerer Ring, traffic jammed on alternative routes. The CSU called it a 'total catastrophe.'
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Lower Saxony: Wolves can now be shot more easily
Lower Saxony has lowered the hurdles for wolf culling. A new management plan allows for rapid shooting of individual animals and, under certain conditions, even the removal of entire packs.
Deutsche Bahn equips 2,000 employees with bodycams
Deutsche Bahn is equipping around 2,000 employees in long-distance services with body cameras. The company says the bodycams are intended to increase safety.
Munich Animal Shelter Stops Wild Animals Due to Overcrowding
The Munich animal shelter has imposed a temporary admission stop for wild animals due to overcrowding, as the facility announced on its website. The reason is the large number of young birds as well as hedgehogs and other wild animals.
Munich City Hall: A Stand Against Antisemitism – Two Factions Excluded
Representatives of city council factions, Jewish communities, and civil society groups gathered Wednesday morning in front of Munich City Hall for a photo opportunity under the motto 'Antisemitism? Not with me!' Two parties were excluded from participation.
Gambacher Kreuz: Renovation Starts July 1 with Closures
At the Gambacher Kreuz in the Wetterau district, renovation work on several ramps will begin on July 1. According to Autobahn GmbH, there will be full closures and lane narrowings in three construction phases.
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: Taxi driver runs over food delivery cyclist after argument
A 46-year-old taxi driver in Munich city center struck and injured a 37-year-old food delivery cyclist. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Landwehrstraße and Sonnenstraße.
Constitutional Protection Report 2025: Number of Violent Extremists Rises
The number of people willing to use violence for political or religious motives in Germany has increased, according to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and the agency's president, Selen, presented the annual report for 2025 in Berlin.
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.
Munich’s Paketposthallen Towers: Construction Officially Approved
The controversial 155-meter high-rise towers on the Paketposthallen site in Munich have been given the green light. The city's planning and building authority announced that the development plan came into force on Tuesday.
Germany to fund office-to-apartment conversions with €300 million
The federal government is launching a subsidy program for converting commercial spaces into housing. Applications for grants can be submitted starting tomorrow.
Massive fire in Neumünster: Warehouse with e-scooter batteries ablaze
A warehouse in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein, is fully engulfed in flames. The train line between Neumünster and Elmshorn is closed, and residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut, according to NDR.
Nine-Year-Old Mia Rakić Missing in Berlin – Police Appeal for Information
The nine-year-old Mia Rakić from Berlin-Adlershof has been missing since Monday. According to police, she never arrived at her school.
Munich: Over 200 Fire Department Operations After Severe Storm
A heavy thunderstorm with torrential rain and hail hit Munich on Monday evening. The fire department responded to more than 200 calls, a spokesperson told the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Altmark municipalities demand permanent long-distance rail service after ICE diversion
Several municipalities in the Altmark region are pushing for a permanent long-distance rail connection. The temporary ICE diversion between Hamburg and Berlin through the area has clearly demonstrated the need, the initiative announced.
Offenbach Declares Water Emergency: Record Consumption Threatens Shortages
The city of Offenbach declared a water emergency over the weekend. According to the FAZ, historically high drinking water consumption pushed the capacities of regional supplier Hessenwasser to their limits.
Munich: Cyclists can use bridges in Olympic Park again
Five bridges in Munich's Olympic Park were closed to cyclists due to a safety defect. Now the crossings have been reopened.
Munich Department Head Elections: Only CSU Candidate Dietrich Convinces
The Munich city council is filling four department head positions. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, only the planned election of CSU candidate Alexander Dietrich is convincing – the other three decisions reveal weaknesses in the Mango coalition.
Frankfurt: Emergency Shelter Evacuated – City Seeks 150 Beds
The emergency shelter at Frankfurt's Eschenheimer Tor subway station was evacuated on Monday after the transport company VGF terminated the lease. The city is now scrambling to find accommodation for 150 homeless people with help from disaster relief services.
Five Dead in Shooting at Youth Care Facility in Stade
A shooting at a youth care facility in Stade, Lower Saxony, has left five people dead. Police have arrested two suspects.
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.
Heat damage: Trams in Nuremberg and Leipzig remain restricted
Tram services in Nuremberg and Leipzig remain restricted on Monday after the hot weekend.
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.
Garching: Every U-Bahn Still Canceled on Saturdays
According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, every second U-Bahn on the U6 line to Garching will continue to be canceled on Saturdays. The city refuses to cover the costs for returning to a ten-minute interval.
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.
Forest fire near Bad Kreuznach: World War II munition explodes
A forest fire has broken out in the district of Bad Kreuznach, covering more than three hectares. As ZDF reporter Luisa Houben reports, explosions of World War II munition are hampering firefighting efforts.
Public Viewing in Munich: World Cup Without Central Fan Zone
Munich has not set up a central fan zone for the ongoing FIFA World Cup. As the Süddeutsche Zeitung reports, several locations are offering public viewing instead.
Munich: Major Police Operation at Flaucher – 19-Year-Old Machete
A dispute over drinks escalated at Munich's Flaucher: a 19-year-old brandished a machete about 50 centimeters long, prompting around 20 patrol cars to respond.
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.
Greens Demand Action Plan Against Heat and More Air Conditioning
The Green parliamentary group in the Bundestag is pushing for an action plan against heat. Group leader Katharina Dröge warns of more life-threatening hot days.
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.
Embezzlement Allegations Against Roger Kusch: Euthanasia Association Demands Money from Heirs
The euthanasia association is seeking damages from the heirs of its co-founder Roger Kusch. According to NDR, the former Hamburg justice senator is alleged to have embezzled tens of thousands of euros on his own authority.
Heatwave in Germany: DWD Warns of Extreme Heat Stress
The heatwave in Germany continues. The German Weather Service (DWD) is issuing heat warnings and recorded a new preliminary record of 41.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
Heatwave in the North: Record Temperatures and Severe Weather Warning
Northern Germany saw historic heat records on Saturday, with temperatures reaching up to 40.2 degrees Celsius, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). A severe weather warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail is now in effect.
CSD 2026 in Munich: 30,000 Celebrate Despite Heat
Despite temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, around 30,000 people took part in the CSD parade in Munich on Saturday, with another 200,000 spectators lining the streets.
230,000 Celebrate CSD in Munich – Söder Emphasizes Openness
Nearly 230,000 people celebrated Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Munich on Saturday. Markus Söder (CSU) stressed the state's cosmopolitanism.
CSD in Munich defies heatwave: Parade attracts thousands
Despite the scorching heat, tens of thousands of people celebrated at the Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Munich. Around 30,000 participants marched in a colorful parade through the city.
Germany sets new heat record – 41.5 degrees measured
Germany broke its nationwide heat record for the second consecutive day on Saturday. The German Weather Service (DWD) reported 41.5 degrees Celsius in Möckern-Drewitz, Saxony-Anhalt.