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.
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German Federal Constitutional Court Reviews Bavarian Police Law
Germany's highest court is hearing a challenge to Bavaria's controversial police law, which grants officers extensive powers.
Parental Allowance Reform: Shorter Duration, More Father Months
The German government plans to reform parental allowance: the maximum benefit period is to be reduced from 14 to 12 months, while the number of father months increases from two to three. This is according to a draft law obtained by Politico magazine.
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.
Deutsche Bahn embarrasses itself with video comparison to SBB
The German railway company Deutsche Bahn tried to end the comparison with the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) with a social media video – but instead sparked ridicule.
Head-on Collision in Rüdersdorf: Eleven Injured in Tram Accident
Two trams collided head-on in Rüdersdorf near Berlin on Tuesday morning, leaving eleven people injured and both vehicles derailed.
German Cabinet Approves 2027 Budget Draft with Record Debt
The German cabinet approved the 2027 budget draft on Monday, which includes significantly higher new borrowing and a massive increase in defense spending, according to Deutsche Welle.
Warken adjusts health insurance savings package before vote
Health Minister Nina Warken has revised her draft law on the financial reform of statutory health insurance. The changes affect co-insurance for partners and manufacturer discounts on medications.
Power Outage in Berlin: Expert Commission Presents Report
After the largest power outage since World War II in Berlin, an expert commission presented its report on Monday. The incident occurred in January and affected around 100,000 people.
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.
Munich Opens 25 Rooftop Gardens: City Invites to Special Views
This weekend, interested visitors can explore 25 rooftop gardens and terraces in Munich. Not only spectacular views await, but also some unexpected installations.
Bahn closes right Rhine line for five months
The right Rhine line between Wiesbaden and Troisdorf will be closed for a corridor renovation. According to FAZ, the line will be completely shut down from Friday evening at 10 p.m. until December 12.
Over 300 Bikers Fulfill Dying Girl’s Last Wish in Munich
More than 300 bikers gathered at a Munich hospital on Friday morning to fulfill the final wish of 16-year-old Alara, who is terminally ill with a brain tumor.
Brudermühltunnel in Munich to be closed at night
Due to safety maintenance work, the Brudermühltunnel in Munich will be closed from Monday night. According to the building department, the work is scheduled until Friday.
Urine Spray Attack: Hesse Interior Minister Protest in Langen City Forest
Hesse's Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU) has strongly condemned an attack on a municipal employee in the Langen city forest. Unknown assailants sprayed the man with a foul-smelling liquid, believed to be urine.
Frankfurt lacks clear strategy against homelessness and drug scene
Frankfurt has an image problem as a business location. The city lacks a concept for social and security policy, as a commentary in the FAZ criticizes.
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.
Asylum applications in Germany drop by more than a third
In the first half of the year, nearly 40,000 people filed initial asylum applications in Germany – a decline of more than a third compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
Point trading in Germany banned from July – fines up to 30,000 euros
Since July 1, trading points in Germany's driving aptitude register has been legally prohibited. Violations can result in fines of up to 30,000 euros, according to ADAC.
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.
More Syrians in Germany losing protected status
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) is reportedly revoking the protected status of a growing number of Syrians in Germany, affecting more people than in previous years.
Coalition Reform Plans: Praise and Sharp Criticism from Business and Doctors
The coalition's reform decisions have drawn mixed reactions. Employers' Association President Dulger calls it a long-overdue change of course, while the Association of General Practitioners describes the plans as absolutely catastrophic.
Black-Red Reform Plans: Critics Warn of Weakening Freedom of Information Act
The black-red federal government plans to reform the Freedom of Information Act (IFG). Data protection advocates, journalists' associations, and the Left party are raising the alarm.
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.
Harras: 16-Year-Old Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Attack
A 16-year-old was seriously injured at Munich's Harras square on Wednesday evening and had to undergo emergency surgery. Police said the homicide squad is investigating.
ARD Germany Trend: Nine out of Ten Germans Demand More Heat Protection
According to the ARD Germany Trend, nine out of ten respondents demand higher investments in heat protection. Two-thirds of Germans are very worried about climate change.
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.
Arson Attacks in Cottbus: Interior Minister Redmann Condemns Acts
After two suspected far-right arson attacks in Cottbus, Brandenburg's Interior Minister Jan Redmann (CDU) sharply condemned the acts. State security and a homicide squad are investigating on suspicion of attempted murder.
First Summer Travel Wave Expected: Traffic Jam Risk on Many Highways
Nine German states start their summer holidays this weekend, which could lead to traffic jams on the highways. According to ADAC, roadworks and heat damage are expected to cause disruptions, especially on major travel routes.
Coalition Unveils Reform Package: Tax Relief and Bureaucracy Cuts
The leaders of Germany's CDU, CSU, and SPD have agreed on a comprehensive reform package aimed at easing the burden on taxpayers and boosting the economy. The coalition committee's decision includes 34 measures.
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.
Munich introduces minimum fare for Uber and Bolt
The Munich city council has approved a minimum price for ride-hailing services like Uber and Bolt, making trips in the city more expensive.
Schleswig-Holstein Plans Six Healthcare Regions for Hospitals
Schleswig-Holstein is restructuring its hospital landscape. The state plans six healthcare regions, but patients will still be free to choose their clinic.
Munich Faces Water Shortage: City Utilities Call for Conservation
Following an urgent appeal by Munich's mayor, the city's utilities have asked residents to reduce water consumption to prevent shortages.
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.
German cabinet approves key points for crisis preparedness
The German cabinet has approved legislative key points to ensure the basic supply of the population in emergencies.