Hannah Laing criticizes Munich police after drug check
Hannah Laing has criticized the Munich police for what she called a degrading drug check after a performance, according to Bayerischer Rundfunk.
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Regional train evacuated in Upper Bavaria – 300 passengers affected
On Sunday evening, a regional train in Upper Bavaria had to be evacuated due to a technical fault. According to Spiegel, more than 300 passengers were on board.
Sudeten German Day held in Czech Republic for first time: Söder calls it a peace festival
The 76th Sudeten German Day is taking place in Brno, Czech Republic, for the first time. Bavaria's Minister Markus Söder (CSU) described the Whitsun gathering as a "great peace festival" and a "historic signal," according to Deutschlandfunk.
Wrong-way driver on A8 near Grabenstätt: One dead, five injured
A serious accident involving a wrong-way driver occurred on the A8 near Grabenstätt on Saturday afternoon. The 89-year-old driver died, and five other people were injured, according to Bavarian Broadcasting (BR).
German states demand €14 billion more for regional trains
Germany's federal states are calling on Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) to increase funding for local rail services. Without additional billions, regional trains and S-Bahn lines face severe cuts, according to ZDFheute.
Munich Utilities Build Four Large Solar Parks in the Surrounding Area
Munich's municipal utilities have completed four large photovoltaic projects in the districts of Ebersberg, Munich, Dachau, and Erding, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Munich Plans Drastic Childcare Fee Increases Under New Government
The new Mango coalition in Munich is set to implement significant increases in childcare fees starting September 2027, impacting families heavily.
Technical Issue at Munich Airport Leads to Long Wait Times
A technical problem at Munich Airport caused long queues at the security check in Terminal 2.
Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution Chooses European Data Analysis Software
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has acquired European software to reduce dependence on the USA.
Renovation of Poccistraße and Goetheplatz Subway Stations Begins on May 18
Starting May 18, Munich's public utilities (SWM) will renovate the Poccistraße and Goetheplatz subway stations, causing significant disruptions for U3 and U6 passengers.
Legal Dispute Over Wiesn Tents: Changes for Oktoberfest in Munich
In Munich, a legal dispute regarding the Wiesn tents continues as the city council makes important decisions for Oktoberfest.
Breaking: Coalition agreement in Munich — mayoral posts allocated
The Greens, SPD, FDP, Free Voters and Rosa Liste have agreed on the distribution of deputy mayor positions and city ministries for Munich’s new coalition, according to a newspaper report. Party bodies still have to approve the agreement.