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Security at Oktoberfest 2026 to Be Upgraded to Modern Standards

Last year, the second Saturday of Oktoberfest turned into a dangerous crush for thousands of visitors. During the table-reservation changeover on the festival grounds, the crowd became so dense that organizers could

02.08.2026

Daniel Tat

Germany’s Federal Cabinet approves bill on the use of artificial intelligence in migration procedures

The German federal government intends to use so-called "artificial intelligence" (in fact a neural network, that is, not a thinking model) in reviewing asylum applications and visa procedures.

31.07.2026

Daniel Tat

Aldi Opens Its Munich Car Parks to Local Residents at Night

At night for residents, by day for shoppers: the Munich-based technology company Wemolo and the Aldi

German drivers are increasingly filling up abroad: what is allowed and what is not?!

The price difference for petrol and diesel between Germany and neighbouring countries has, in some regions,

Subsidized Housing Tenants in Munich Granted Exchange Opportunity via City Housing Exchange

Munich remains one of Germany's most strained rental housing markets: free apartments are in critical short supply, and according to local media reports, thousands of subsidized housing units sit vacant for years

24.07.2026

Munich·Society

Flea markets and a fashion show to take place in Munich this weekend

From 24 to 26 July, Munich will turn into a city of flea markets for three days: residents can look forward to a whole series of them — from the familiar sales

23.07.2026

Culture·Munich·Society

Munich Finance Department Proposes Raising Dog Tax by Nearly Half

Munich's city budget is experiencing a growing deficit, and the city hall's finance department has found one way to partially plug the emerging gap—at the expense of dog owners.

23.07.2026

Economics·Munich·Society

New signs to appear at Munich car-sharing parking spaces to stop illegal towing of vehicles

Starting Monday, July 20, additional warning signs will appear at 108 station-based car-sharing parking spaces in Munich.

18.07.2026

Munich·Society·Transportation

Munich Airport Supervisory Board Approves Construction of Deportation Terminal for Illegal Migrants

On Thursday, the supervisory board of Munich Airport gave the green light to one of the year's most contentious infrastructure projects: a separate building will be constructed on airport grounds from which

17.07.2026

Bavaria·Safety·Society

Fines up to €2,500 Introduced for Campfires and Dogs on Beaches Near Lake Starnberg

The 2026 bathing season in Bavaria has commenced with unaccustomed restrictions for holidaymakers at Lake Starnberg.

15.07.2026

Bavaria·Society

Munich students launch a service for finding companions to help newly arrived migrants at their appointments

A woman comes to the hospital with a child and cannot explain to the doctor what hurts. A man comes to an appointment at the job centre and does not understand what

15.07.2026

Munich·Society

Germany to raise the tax-free allowance for pensioners from 2027, while cutting other benefits at the same time

Herr Müller from just outside Munich — a fictional but typical German resident — draws a state pension, rents out an inherited flat, and works weekends as a consultant on a mini-job

13.07.2026

Analytics·Economics·Germany·Society

Is the deportation of Ukrainian refugees from Germany possible, and in what cases?

The subject of deportation remains one of the most painful for Ukrainians who have now been living in Germany for a fourth year. Rumours, fragments of other people's stories and posts in

10.07.2026

Analytics·Editor's Choice·Editor's Column·Germany·Interesting·Society

What Is More Important to Schoolchildren’s Parents in Germany: Saving €300 on Tickets or Being Fined?

The difference in the cost of airfares and hotel bookings during school holiday periods compared to off-peak times in the Federal Republic of Germany traditionally demonstrates substantial gaps, often exceeding €300 for

10.07.2026

Editor's Choice·Education·Germany·Interesting·Society

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