Munich
U5 Extension to Pasing Receives €645.2 Million in Funding
Bavarian State Minister Christian Bernreiter yesterday presented the symbolic funding approval for the second construction phase of the U5 subway extension from Baumschule...
Henrik MüllerJanuary 21, 2026
Munich’s Historic Ratskeller Closes After 150 Years, Sells Inventory in Massive Flea Market
Munich's venerable Ratskeller, a landmark at Marienplatz for 150 years, has shut its doors. The Wieser family, who ran the establishment, opted against...
Henrik MüllerJanuary 21, 2026
Munich Firefighter Narrowly Escapes Booby Trap at ‘Horror House’ Incident
Firefighter Anton Machmüller (36) was the first rescuer to arrive at the burning house on Glockenblumenstraße 14 in Lerchenau on October 1, 2025....
Henrik MüllerJanuary 21, 2026
Munich’s Eisbach Wave: A Half-Million Euro Private Rescue Attempt
Munich clinic owner Aljoscha Lubos is offering half a million euros of his private money to restore the famous Eisbach Wave, which has...
Henrik MüllerJanuary 21, 2026
Chainmail Vest Saves SEK Officer in Munich Knife Attack
A dramatic SEK operation in Munich saw an elite police officer attacked with a knife by a 61-year-old man. The officer's life was...
Henrik MüllerJanuary 21, 2026
Munich to Get 155-Meter Towers After Court Rejects Citizen Initiative
Munich's cityscape is set to change with the construction of two 155-meter towers near the Paketposthalle, following a ruling by the Bavarian Administrative...
Henrik MüllerJanuary 20, 2026
New ‘MU’ License Plate for Munich Surroundings Introduced
Residents in the Munich surrounding area can now opt for a new 'MU' license plate instead of the traditional 'M' plate. This new...
Henrik MüllerJanuary 20, 2026
Howard Arman to Lead Munich Bach Choir and Orchestra from 2026/27 Season
Howard Arman, former director of the BR Choir, will assume the artistic directorship of the Munich Bach Choir and Orchestra from the 2026/27...
Henrik MüllerJanuary 20, 2026
Pharmacy Closures in Munich: 80 Pharmacies Disappear in a Decade, Trudering-Riem Most Affected
Munich has seen a significant decline in its pharmacy network, with 80 pharmacies closing their doors over the past decade. The district of...
Henrik MüllerJanuary 20, 2026
Munich High-Rise Referendum Ruled Inadmissible by Bavarian Administrative Court
The Bavarian Administrative Court (VGH) has confirmed that the 'HochhausSTOP' citizens' initiative, which aimed to prevent the construction of two 155-meter high-rise buildings...
Henrik MüllerJanuary 20, 2026
