Föhringer Ring in Munich Closed for Clearing Work
The Föhringer Ring in northern Munich has been fully closed since January 7 for clearing work. Motorists must accept major detours until January 24.
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Munich Galeria at Rotkreuzplatz: New Building with Apartments Planned
The new owner of the Galeria branch at Munich's Rotkreuzplatz plans a new building with offices and a hotel. According to the AZ, the city design commission is to deliberate on the project on March 24.
Munich Mayor Krause Demands Company Housing from Large Corporations
Munich's mayor Dominik Krause (Greens) calls on international corporations to contribute to housing construction, particularly through company-owned apartments. The city is facing a severe housing shortage.
U5 Extension: Breakthrough at Gotthardstraße in Munich Succeeds
The breakthrough for the U5 extension at the Gotthardstraße construction site in Munich has been achieved. According to the München, there is now over 1.1 kilometers of clear view from Laimer Platz to the future Baumschule Laim station.
Major police operation in Munich: Armed robbers attack jeweler in train station district
Late Wednesday afternoon, police launched a major operation after an armed robbery on a jeweler in Munich's Goethestrasse. According to the Abendzeitung Munich, the perpetrators are on the run.
U5 Extension in Munich: Tunnel from Laim to Pasing Now Continuous
The underground U5 line in Munich's west is now passable for over a kilometer. Mayor Dominik Krause celebrated the breakthrough under Gotthardstraße.
Haar: Shop Owners Protest Full Closure of Leibstraße
Just days before construction begins on the renovation of Leibstraße in Haar, 48 property owners and businesspeople have handed a protest letter to Mayor Andreas Bukowski (CSU), as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Munich Utilities Launch Largest Housing Project
Munich's municipal utilities (SWM) have launched their largest housing project to date, aiming to create over 200 company apartments for employees in the Laim district by the end of 2028. Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that the company has not yet disclosed how it will ensure the apartments remain affordable.
Munich City Foundation Festival: Mayor Krause Welcomes Diplomats and Honorary Citizens
Mayor Dominik Krause (Greens) hosted the reception for Munich's City Foundation Festival on Monday evening in the town hall's Prunkhof. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, diplomats, honorary citizens, and representatives from culture, social affairs, and sports were in attendance.
Munich S-Bahn: Giant Tunnel Boring Machine for Second Trunk Line Seeks Name
Construction of Munich's second S-Bahn trunk line is progressing. According to the Munich, the tunnel boring machine still needs a name.
Hallbergmoos: Two Citizen Initiatives Possible on Drone Factory
In Hallbergmoos, two citizen initiatives could decide the fate of the planned drone factory on the Senderwiese. The citizen initiative 'No Drone Factory on the Senderwiese' has submitted 869 signatures for its own referendum, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
New Ludwig II Monument Unveiled on Munich’s Cornelius Bridge
A bronze bust of Bavaria's fairy-tale king Ludwig II now stands on the Cornelius Bridge in Munich, replacing a statue melted down by the Nazis in 1942. The monument was unveiled on the 140th anniversary of his death.
EU Reform: BAMF Sees Itself Well Prepared
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) is approaching the implementation of the new Common European Asylum System (GEAS) with confidence, as Bavarian Broadcasting reports.
No ICE Connection for Munich Airport in Sight
Deutsche Bahn sees no possibility of connecting Munich Airport to the ICE network. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the project fails due to technical hurdles and lack of capacity on the existing S-Bahn line.
Cyclists demand better bike lanes in Munich demo
Around 5,000 cyclists took part in a star-shaped ride through Munich on Sunday, demanding a safe and complete network of bike paths. The protest, organized by the German Cyclists' Association (ADFC), caused temporary road closures including a section of the A95 motorway.
Pharmacy reform passes Bundesrat: New services allowed
The Bundesrat has approved the pharmacy reform proposed by the black-red coalition. According to the Abendzeitung München, pharmacies will be allowed to offer more services, including vaccinations, preventive check-ups, and, in certain cases, dispensing prescription-only medications without a prescription.
Rosengarten in Westpark: Trio of Landlords Wants to Rethink the Beer Garden
The Rosengarten excursion restaurant in Munich's Westpark is reopening. A young trio is taking over the business, focusing on a new concept with fewer seats, regional cuisine, and a cultural program.
Munich S-Bahn Opens New Training Center in Steinhausen
The Munich S-Bahn has opened a new training center in Steinhausen to address the growing need for train drivers, as the previous facilities were no longer sufficient.
Heartbeatz Festival in Munich Postponed to September
The Heartbeatz Festival in Munich has been postponed from this weekend to early September. Organizers cite 'infrastructural challenges' as the reason, according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Munich U-Bahn and S-Bahn: Bottlenecks Due to Open-Air Concerts at Allianz Arena
Construction work on the S-Bahn main line and concerts at the Allianz Arena are causing bottlenecks on Munich's U-Bahn and S-Bahn. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the concert series begins on Thursday with Linkin Park.
Luise-Kiesselbach Tunnel: Closure in July
The Luise-Kiesselbach Tunnel on Munich's Mittlerer Ring will be closed in one direction for a month in July due to repairs following a truck fire, reports the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Sina Hochreiter Is the Münchner Kindl
The 27-year-old daughter of an innkeeper, Sina Hochreiter, has been named the new Münchner Kindl, the traditional hostess of Munich's Oktoberfest, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung. She will have to prove her suitability during the festival this autumn.
Munich: Man dies after falling onto U-Bahn tracks at Kolumbusplatz
A 49-year-old man fell onto the tracks at Munich's Kolumbusplatz U-Bahn station and later died from his injuries. Bystanders had managed to rescue him from an incoming train, police said.
Kaiserreich group: Three supporters sentenced to prison
The Munich Higher Regional Court has sentenced three supporters of the so-called Kaiserreich group, who planned the kidnapping of former health minister Karl Lauterbach during the coronavirus pandemic. The sentences range from one year and four months to two years and three months.
MVG improves U-Bahn replacement service at Goetheplatz and Poccistraße
For nearly a week, commuters on the U3 and U6 lines have had to switch to buses at Goetheplatz and Poccistraße. After numerous complaints about crowding and wrong buses, MVG is now responding with comprehensive measures.
Munich News: Eclipse Attack, Oktoberfest Dispute, Headhunter Verdict
The Süddeutsche Zeitung reports on the latest Munich news: the suspected mastermind of the attack on the Eclipse restaurant has been caught, the city cannot award Oktoberfest contracts despite winning a tent dispute, and a headhunter has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
Suspected Chinese Spies Arrested in Munich
A married couple has been arrested in Munich. The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office accuses them of spying for China at German universities.
Munich Utilities Miss Green Electricity Target – Commentary Calls for Honesty
Munich's municipal utility, Stadtwerke München (SWM), has made considerable progress in expanding renewable energy but failed to fully meet its self-imposed green electricity target, according to a commentary in the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Regensburg Mayor Wolbergs Sentenced to Prison
Joachim Wolbergs, former mayor of Regensburg, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for accepting benefits.