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Miscellaneous section: interesting facts, tips, life hacks and stories about life in Munich and Bavaria. All the most intriguing information in your native language.

The invasive ant species spreading across Bavaria is destroying cemeteries and power grids

Just a few years ago, the name Tapinoma magnum would have meant nothing to residents of Lower Franconia. Today this insect, measuring only a few millimeters, is being discussed at municipal council

26.07.2026

Daniel Tat

Digitalization: Munich City Hall Integrated the Wero System for Registry Office Services Payments

Munich — The city administration of Munich plans to ensure in the near future the ubiquitous possibility of convenient payment for key municipal services through the new European electronic payment system Wero.

12.06.2026

Daniel Tat

Sloth baby born at Hellabrunn Zoo

Munich Zoo is celebrating an addition once again — this time among its most unperturbed inhabitants.

Munich summarized the results of a successful tourism year

The past year 2025 became extremely successful for the capital of Bavaria: the city achieved results

B304 Bridge near Vaterstetten to Be Demolished and Rebuilt

The Autobahn GmbH has announced clearance work along the B304. A temporary southern bridge over the A99 motorway is necessary while the damage to the existing bridge is repaired. Reforestation following the

20.09.2025

Bavaria·Business and Finance·Various

New Bavarian Hunting Law Regulates Roe Deer Culling

How many roe deer must a hunter shoot? Why are there still so many trees damaged by browsing in the forest despite culling plans?

18.09.2025

Bavaria·Various

Rheinmetall Plans to Destroy Old Ammunition in the Dillingen District

In Dillingen an der Donau, a major facility for munitions disposal could soon be established.

04.09.2025

Bavaria·Various

Ludwig II’s Palaces Designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Four iconic Bavarian palaces built by King Ludwig II have officially been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

12.07.2025

Bavaria·Culture·Editor's Choice·Various

Nuremberg Zoo Struggles with Growing Baboon Population as Birth Control Measures Fail

The Guinea baboon group at Nuremberg Zoo has become too large, leading to increasing tensions among the animals.

17.06.2025

Bavaria·Various

Police Seek Public Help in Search for Missing 87-Year-Old Woman Who Left Clinic in Munich

Munich police have launched a public search for an 87-year-old woman who vanished without a trace from a clinic near Sendlinger Tor.

13.06.2025

Munich·Society·Various

EU Moves to Loosen Wolf Protection Amid Growing Tensions Over Livestock Safety

The European Parliament has voted to downgrade the protection status of wolves across the EU, opening the door for member states to more easily regulate rising wolf populations. The move has sparked

10.05.2025

EU·Various

Spring Magic in Munich’s Westpark: Experience the Almond Blossom

Munich offers many green retreats beyond the famous English Garden. Right now, a walk through Westpark in Sendling-Westpark is especially rewarding as spring is in full bloom.

28.04.2025

Editor's Choice·Interesting·Various