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Ten killed as trains collide in Bavaria

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Two trains collided head-on killing ten people and injuring more than 100 near Bad Aibling, about 60 kilometres southeast of Munich in Bavaria.

German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt told a press conference that the two trains belonging to regional train company Meridian were travelling at 100 kilometres per hour on a single-track route. The crash happened at 7am.

"It is difficult to understand how the crash took place despite so much investment in railway safety after the previous...

Bad Aibling fatal train collision

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Two passenger trains have crashed near Bad Aibling, south east of Munich, with police claiming at least four people have died and many more injured. One of the trains was apparently derailed in the crash and rescue teams are trying to free people still trapped in the wreckage. Reports state that 15 of the casualties are in a critical condition with around 40 people seriously hurt. "This is the biggest accident we have had in years in this region and we have many emergency doctors,...

Karneval countdown

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

As the temperature dips below freeezing and Munich beds down for the long-avoided winter, Fasching season arrives and promises to be even better than before. Also known (to those with a taste for the sweeter things in life) as Krapfen season, or Karneval, Faching is the period leading up to Lent when those with a serious case of party-fever get dressed up and attend as many events as they can legally gain access to. Not everyone can keep up with the serious revellery, but in Munich it is...

Police Issue Terror Alert for Munich

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Munich: Bavarian Police have issued a terror alert, warning people to stay away from crowded spots on New Year eve. As the night rang in the New Year, revellers in their finery thronged Munich hotspots, apparently oblivious of the threat. Police tweeted that the main Munich station of Hauptbahnhof, and Pasing were evacuated and trains were no longer stopping there. Giving no further details, it said they had received "serious information" that the attack had been planned for New Year eve,...

Munich jobs fair for engineers

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Association of German Engineers (VDI) is hosting an engineering recruitment fair on the 19th November in Munich.  The day-long event commences at 11am and continues to 5pm, providing both novice and experienced engineers alike with the chance to meet HR professionals and industry experts face-to-face to discuss open positions and career possibilities. As well as hosting over 40 companies and recruitment agencies, the programme includes advice on CV preparation, careers guidance and...

Skype superimposes the French flag on its chat heart emoticon

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In a blatant disregard for its users' right to express themselves without political interference or misrepresentation, Microsoft has modified its heart emoticon to show the French flag colours instead of the normal red.  Whilst most of the world stands in solidarity with France and condemnation of the horrendous massacre which occurred in Paris (and similar atrocities in recent times, such as in Kenya), private businesses forcing their political beliefs on the users of their services is...

Republican Party needs a Compassionate Conservative

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

A strong but unexpected conservative victory in the recently concluded UK general elections was preceded by a rapid surge to power by another conservative right - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India set me thinking as to what prevents the conservative right in the US from romping home? Conservatives in the UK and in India drove to power at the back of a strong and popular leadership of Mr. Cameron and Prime Minister Modi. Both display a strong leadership with a blend of compassionate...

DB strike called off

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Deutsche Bahn train drivers have suspended their latest strike and agreed to negotiations with their employer. Deutsche Bahn board member Ulrich Weber commented "We are very relieved". The unprecedented strike, which has crippled commuters in the country and caused high levels of disruption for millions, began on Tuesday and ends at 7pm on Thursday. This was just the latest in a long line of strike actions aimed at securing the drivers a 4.7% pay rise plus a one-off EUR1,000 (£715; $1,110)...

Healthcare tourism in Munich

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Munich is famous for its beer festivals, culture, sporting heritage and countless other things. Yet most residents of Bavaria's capital city (and Germany's economic powerhouse) do not realise that Munich is also one of the world's foremost destinations for patients seeking specialist medical treatment abroad. Healthcare tourism in Munich is a booming business and continues to grow at a staggering rate. This is in part due to the famous German education system, which gives rise to an enviable...

Karneval countdown

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

So, here we are in the last week of Fasching festivities and time fast running out to make the most of the pre-lent party period. In case you were unaware, Munich closes off the party season with a colourful parade and public fancy dress event at Viktaulianmarkt, near the tourist centre of Marienplatz. Be there from 10:30 am on the 17th to see the Tanz de Marktfrauen, but be sure to come early or face the tussle and bussle of trying to navigate through a packed crowd of tens of thousands.  If...

Grexit: Whose Loss will it be?

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

As Greece goes to Parliamentary elections on 25th January, I scratch my head to understand the classic Greek conundrum. On one hand a private poll survey suggests that roughly 70% - 75% of Greeks want their country to stay in the European Union (EU). Yet on the other hand, pre-poll election surveys indicate Syriza, the radical left (and anti-Euro) party, is the most preferred choice of Greek voters. It is a foregone conclusion that Mr. Alexis Tsipras, the leader of Syriza, would be the new Prime...

Fashion for Fasching

October 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

It may come as a surprise to those of you from English-speaking countries, but Carnival is not just a parade celebrated in Rio's famous Sambadrome. German-speaking countries have a long established tradition of making the most of the Karneval season, locally known as Fasching. One could consider it the less formal cousin of the famous Viennese New Year's Concert, albeit with more noise, dodgy dancing, yet far better costumes. The season officially starts as far back as November 11th, but...

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