Warning strikes are causing significant disruptions to public transport in several Bavarian cities today, including Munich, Nuremberg, and Augsburg, affecting subways, buses, and trams.

The ver.di union has called for all-day warning strikes in public transport across eleven Bavarian cities, including Munich and Nuremberg, on Tuesday amidst an ongoing wage dispute.

A feature highlights Weltenburg Abbey in Bavaria as a serene travel destination, praising its natural beauty, baroque church, and clean accommodations.

Colonia Dignidad in Chile, once a Nazi refuge notorious for abuse and violence hidden behind a facade of Bavarian idyll, now serves sausages to visitors, highlighting its complex and dark history.

“Mozart Mozart,” an opulent glam rock-tinged vision of the genius and his maybe more talented sister backed by Europe’s biggest broadcaster, Germany’s ARD, has been sold by Beta Film and Bavaria…

In Bavaria, skiing enthusiasts can extend their season into the summer by visiting a massive artificial mountain made of quartz sand, which was originally a waste product but now attracts thousands of visitors.

Many BMW enthusiasts and car lovers agree that the BMW E30, affectionately known as the 'cube,' is one of the best models the Bavarian giant has produced in its century-long history.

Dominik Krause, a Green Party politician, has been elected as the new mayor of Munich following local elections in March 2026, becoming the first representative of his party to lead the Bavarian capital.

The Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (LKA) has issued a warning about the life-threatening dangers of vapes containing synthetic opioids, following two deaths and several poisonings reported in Bavaria within weeks.

In Bavaria, Germany, enthusiasts can extend the ski season by skiing on a massive artificial mountain made of quartz sand, a former waste product that now attracts thousands of visitors.

Dominik Krause, the Green Party candidate, has won the mayoral election in Munich, becoming the Bavarian capital's first mayor from the Green Party after defeating the long-serving Social Democratic (SPD) mayor.

Bayern Munich's football team is on the verge of a historic season, having scored an impressive 97 goals in 27 matches. The Bavarian giants recently dominated Union Berlin with a 4-0 victory and have also excelled in the Champions League.

A 15-ton, 60-meter long rotor blade fell from a wind turbine at a wind farm near Berching, Bavaria. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the incident remains unclear.

German Police Raid AfD Lawmaker's Home Over Years-Old Social Media Posts Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, Police and prosecutors in Munich carried out searches on Friday morning at the private residence and Bavarian State Parliament office of AfD lawmaker René Dierkes, reportedly in connection with alleged insults and social media posts dating back several years. Dierkes, 34, who represents the Munich-East constituency in the Bavarian State Parliament, said the inves...

CSU leader Markus Söder advocates for Germany to re-embrace nuclear power, proposing a pilot project for mini-nuclear power plants (SMRs) in Bavaria, aligning with the EU's renewed interest in nuclear energy.

Property prices are increasing in the Bavarian Alps, Germany, with a notable trend showing that the most expensive areas are experiencing a slower rate of increase compared to mid-range price segments.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited a spaceport in Norway set to be a launchpad for Bavarian rockets. DW has the latest.

First results are coming in from the municipal elections in Bavaria, where over ten million people were called to vote for mayors, district administrators, and local parliaments.

Germany's AfD party is aiming to 'storm' town halls in Bavaria during the local elections on March 8, where district administrators, mayors, and municipal councilors will be re-elected, with the party polling in second place.

A court in Würzburg, Germany, sentenced a Bavarian car dealer to six years in prison for violating sanctions against Russia by exporting 111 luxury vehicles to the country.

A historical article details Bavarian Elector Max Emanuel's ambition for a royal crown and the fateful decisions he made when his son was poised to inherit the Spanish Empire.

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Historians, politicians, and influential thinkers gathered at Schloss Elmau in Southern Bavaria to debate the state of the world and present theses on Europe's future.

A study reveals a nationwide shortage of 150,000 full-day care spots for elementary school children in Germany, particularly in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia, ahead of a new law granting first-graders the right to such a spot.

Beta Film is having a royal moment here at the London TV Screenings. The German production and distribution giant has gotten on board Ludwig (WT), an upcoming drama about King Ludwig II and reckoned to be one of the biggest dramas in production in Germany of late. In other royal news, a new season of […]

Prosecutors in Bavaria, Germany, have filed charges against a man accused of directing and observing the abuse of a young girl in the Philippines through a messenger service and livestream.

A power struggle between German federal states, particularly Bavaria and Hesse, is hindering efforts to significantly simplify tax declarations, as they fail to agree on a unified approach.

The ver.di union has issued a call for new warning strikes in public transport across Bavaria. The union is demanding higher wages and shorter working hours, despite recent rapprochement between the negotiating parties.

The Therme Erding thermal spa in Bavaria, Germany, was evacuated following a fire, leading to 57 people being medically examined for suspected smoke inhalation.

Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder is visiting North Carolina, including a stop at the BMW plant in Spartanburg, following a visit to Texas.

A fictional piece describes CSU leader Markus Söder's imagined trip to 'America's Bavaria' (Texas) to process the disappointing results of recent local elections.

Following Bavaria, Schleswig-Holstein and North Rhine-Westphalia are returning to the G9 curriculum, raising questions about whether this will improve chances for coveted university subjects and scarce dormitory places.

A US Army base in Bavaria, originally a pre-World War I site and later a major German Wehrmacht training hub, now hosts over 16,000 troops ready for instant deployment as a rapid-response war machine.

A Bavarian entrepreneur was reportedly observed for months by suspected Russian spies, with the goal possibly being an assassination attempt.

Municipal elections in Bavaria saw a significant Green party victory in the Munich mayoral race, alongside a structural weakening of the CSU in rural districts.

Voters in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate are heading to the polls to choose a new state government, while run-off local elections are also taking place in Bavaria, with the mayoral race in Munich drawing significant attention.

Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša received the international Artist of the Year award, known as the Oscar of classical music, in Bamberg. He also received the Bavarian Order of Merit.

A constitutional complaint has been filed in Karlsruhe by the Society for Freedom Rights against the use of Palantir software by police in Bavaria, raising concerns about transparency and decision-making processes.

Bavarian police stopped a 45-year-old Hungarian man driving in Germany and found over one million euros in cash, for which he could not provide a credible explanation.

Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?

The AfD did not make it into any runoff elections in Bavaria's municipal polls, bringing relief to the CSU and Freie Wähler. The incumbent mayor in Munich saw a significant drop in support.

The far-right AfD party is optimistic about gaining significant ground in Bavaria's municipal elections, much to the dismay of the CSU and Freie Wähler, as it seeks to establish a foothold at the local level in Germany's largest state.

The Nockherberg festival highlights the intertwined nature of politics and humor in Bavaria, with the new preacher focusing on Bavarian strength, yet still making things uncomfortable for the ruling CSU party.

Plainclothes police in Passau, Lower Bavaria, Germany, discovered 150,000 euros in cash in a 39-year-old passenger's suitcase on a train, suspecting it may be linked to money laundering.

The victim wanted to ice fish on the lake. In Bavaria, three people who broke through the ice on Lake Eibsee were rescued. Police warn given the spring-like temperatures.

The theater makes up for Romeo Castellucci's canceled 'Ring' with a co-production with the Bavarian State Opera.

Proxima Fusion aims to build Europe’s first commercial plant by the end of next decade

The EU is backing research into a new type of vaccine against infectious influenza. The project involves Statens Serum Institut and Bavarian Nordic, operating under the umbrella of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Lake Balaton, one of Hungary’s most popular tourist regions, received special attention again this year at the f.re.e (Freizeit-Reisen-Erholung) exhibition in Munich, the most significant tourism showcase in southern Germany. At the large-scale event held between February 18 and 22, VisitBalaton represented the “Hungarian Sea,” specifically targeting Bavarian travelers, who are traditionally the most active […] The post Balaton Shines at Munich Fair: Hungarian Sea Boosts 2026 Bookings from Ba...

A forum discussion has been initiated, inviting participants to share modern, humorous, or feminist examples of Gstanzl, a traditional Bavarian/Austrian folk song style.

Representatives from Samarkand and Bavaria have held discussions regarding potential cooperation in the fields of education and tourism.

Public transport in Bavaria, Germany, faces new warning strikes after Easter, with the ver.di union calling for action in Nuremberg and Augsburg, as tariff agreements remain elusive in some regions.

Benedikt Kuhn, the right-hand man of Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein, brings a 'Bavarian stable smell' to the Hessian State Chancellery, drawing criticism for his style learned from CSU politician Alexander Dobrindt.

Miroslav Nemec and Udo Wachtveitl, known for their roles as Munich 'Tatort' commissioners, will receive an honorary award in Wiesbaden on May 3rd, marking their departure after 100 episodes, with Bavaria's Interior Minister Herrmann officially retiring them.

Former CSU leader Günther Huber has publicly questioned Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder's political direction in Berlin, suggesting it sends incorrect signals to coalition partners.

Liverpool FC has announced plans to increase ticket prices at Anfield over the next three seasons, with the first modest rise scheduled for the 2026–27 campaign.

Following discontent among the CSU base, party leader Markus Söder has retracted his accusations against local candidates for the party's losses in the Bavarian municipal elections.

Munich, the capital of Bavaria, has elected 35-year-old Dominik Krause as its first Green mayor, ending 72 years of SPD dominance. Krause, who defeated long-serving Social Democratic mayor Dieter Reiter with 56% of the votes, plans to forgo the traditional BMW service car.

The Green party has made history by winning the mayoral race in Munich for the first time, securing the Bavarian capital's first Green mayor.

The Bavarian Constitutional Court has ruled that Bavarian universities are not obligated to cooperate with the Bundeswehr, strengthening academic freedom and setting a precedent beyond Bavaria.

The Italian government is actively working to reintroduce nuclear power, despite the technology currently being banned in the country. Meanwhile, the Bavarian Prime Minister is looking towards small modular reactors as a future energy solution.

Property prices are significantly increasing in the Bavarian Alps, with a notable rise in mid-range price segments compared to already extremely expensive areas.

Scientists are investigating the potential of trillions of tons of natural hydrogen found in Earth's crust as a clean and cheap energy source, with a Bavarian geologist leading efforts to unlock this untapped resource amidst a global energy scramble.

A rare Roman temple dedicated to mystery cult deity Mithras was discovered in Germany, with the oldest-known sanctuary in Bavaria dating to the first or second centuries A.D.

The Bavarian band known for a love of tinkering embraced a fresh ethos, ditching remote collaboration for a collective recording done in a week ‘It all went so fast,” Markus Acher says.

Many people in Bavaria do not trust political parties to offer solutions, raising questions for the upcoming local elections.

The Bavarian startup ERC System is developing 'Romeo,' currently Europe's heaviest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, designed to quickly and cost-effectively transport patients between clinics.

Paul Chaplin, the CEO of Bavarian Nordic, is stepping down from his position after 12 years at the helm of the Danish biotechnology company.

Historians, politicians, and influential thinkers are debating the state of the world, with a specific focus on Russia, at Schloss Elmau in Southern Bavaria.

Historians, politicians, and influential thinkers are debating the state of the world, with a focus on America, at Elmau Castle in Southern Bavaria.

Health authorities in Bavaria are investigating 27 doctor's offices suspected of fraud related to measles vaccinations, with officials believing many falsifications remain undetected.

Beta Film has boarded as international distributor on a crime series about the death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, whose Castle Neuschwanstein inspired Disney’s iconic castle logo. The show is being produced by W&B Television, best known for “Pagan Peak,” “Dark” and “4 Blocks,” for German broadcaster ARD. The series follows psychologist Gustav Zimmermann […]

The risk of avalanches remains high in many winter sports regions, including parts of Bavaria. In Austria, two more people died after being buried under snow masses.