Public Transport Strikes Bring Bonn to a Standstill

Buses and trams in Bonn will grind to a halt on Tuesday and Thursday as the Verdi union escalates its wage dispute in the public sector with fresh warning strikes.
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Buses and trams in Bonn will grind to a halt on Tuesday and Thursday as the Verdi union escalates its wage dispute in the public sector with fresh warning strikes.

Bavaria reports its lowest crime rate since 1978, but rising burglaries and a shifting suspect demographic highlight ongoing security concerns.

Bavaria's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann has unveiled the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) at Nuremberg and Memmingen airports. The digital system collects biometric data from non-EU travelers, aiming to significantly enhance border controls across the Schengen Area.

Berlin wants to control integration means more precisely and transparently. The focus is on clear responsibilities, measurable goals and comprehensible implementation.

The city is examining a common model for advice, events and smaller cultural formats with clear municipal sponsorship.

Several cities in Bavaria are working on a joint overview of language courses, advice and school-related offers.