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Travel chaos at Munich airport as flights cancelled due to snowfall

The airport said they don't know when flights will resume.

02/12/2023

Economy

The price of goods and services in Germany just got a little cheaper

The consumer price index for Germany, which measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes, shows inflation easing in November.

29/11/2023

Art

ICYMI: German museum worker avoids jail over fake painting swops

In Case You Missed It: A German museum worker was sentenced for stealing and selling paintings from Munich's Deutsches Museum, replacing the originals with fakes.

08/10/2023

Germany

Eight injured in accident at Oktoberfest in Munich

The incident took place on the ‘Höllenblitz’ (or ‘Lightning from Hell' ride), which is sold as the largest indoor roller coaster in the world.

17/09/2023

World News

Why these rabbis are moving their headquarters from London to Munich

It has been seven decades since the first Conference of European Rabbis (CER) opened its headquarters in London. But since Brexit, the organisation has been looking for a new home.

19/06/2023

Experiences

I travelled around Europe by train and it was cheaper than flying

I travelled through three countries in 10 days by train and bus to take in the beauty of the Italian mountains and the excitement of street parties in Berlin. Here’s how.

04/06/2023

Germany

Ukraine repeats call for more weapons and ammunition

At the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine again insists the only way for it to continue to confront Russian aggression is with more weapons and ammunition

19/02/2023

Experiences

London to Istanbul by train: Embark on a dreamy 10-day adventure

Long distance rail journeys are on the rise. Here’s how to travel from London to Istanbul via Munich and Budapest.

04/02/2023

No Comment

Climate activists breach Munich airport to protest air travel on north

Munich Airport saw its traffic disrupted after climate activists staged a protest against the environmental impact of air travel. The group "Last Generation" said some of their members glued their hands on the tarmac.

08/12/2022

Germany

Ex-Wirecard boss and two former executives on trial for fraud

The collapse of the financial services company Wirecard has been described as the biggest case of fraud in post-war Germany.

08/12/2022

Food and Drink

Oktoberfest 2022 in pictures: Germany's largest beer festival returns

Oktoberfest: Germany's boozy folk festival makes its returns

20/09/2022

Germany

In pictures: Oktoberfest returns following 2 year hiatus

Germany's legendary beer festival is back for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.

17/09/2022

Destinations

Oktoberfest is back: Here’s what’s changed for 2023

After a forced two-year hiatus, Oktoberfest is returning to Munich this weekend with a new tent and extended opening hours.

12/09/2022

Germany

Germany apologises for 1972 Munich Olympics attack failures

"I ask you for forgiveness for the lack of protection of the Israeli athletes," said Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

06/09/2022

Sport

Remembering the 1972 Olympics: Mark Spitz talks of tragic games

Mark Spitz is a former American competitive swimmer. He is also Jewish and competed at the 1972 Olympics in Munich winning seven golds. He talks of his experience at the tragic event.

05/09/2022

Germany

Munich massacre at 50: What happened at the 1972 Olympics?

Today marks 50 years since a massacre at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Here's all you need to know about what happened.

05/09/2022

Germany

Germany to pay more money to Munich Olympics attack victims' families

The German government has indicated that it is willing to pay further compensation to the families of 11 Israeli athletes who were killed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich by members of a Palestinian group.

27/07/2022

Germany

One person killed after two passenger trains collide near Munich

At least 10 others were injured in the accident near Ebenhausen-Schäftlarn station.

14/02/2022

Vatican

Ex-pope asks for pardon over sex abuse scandal but denies wrongdoing

A recent report found that Pope Benedict had failed to handle cases of sexual abuse at the Munich diocese.

08/02/2022

Germany

Four injured after WWII bomb explodes near Munich train station

Police said the bomb went off during construction work on a tunnel, adding that there was no further danger.

01/12/2021