Stories from Munich · Germany

The BMW i5 M60 X-Drive model is equipped with 601 horsepower and integral traction. This vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.8 seconds.

A premium manufacturer based in Munich reported its results for the first quarter of 2026.

Bavarian Economics Minister and Free Voters leader, Hubert Aiwanger, accused the federal government and the European Union of failure.

The Wolpertinger knitting cafe has set a goal to create 'heart cushions' specifically for breast cancer patients.

Commemorations for the victory over Nazi Germany are taking place in Germany. A Russian art performance is being shown on screens in front of a pavilion, with some venues remaining closed.

The Bavarian Farmers' Association has called for a fight against the bark beetle. According to current catch figures, the main swarming flight of the beetles began last weekend. Forest owners in Bavaria are urged to immediately remove infested trees from the forest to stop the spread. Bark beetles have caused damage in many European regions in recent years. The main swarming flight of spruce bark beetles began on the first May weekend with summer temperatures in almost all altitudes. The beetles are particularly active in Upper Bavaria and Swabia, where they mate and lay their eggs in tree trunks. Low rainfall and empty soil water reservoirs are weakening spruce trees, making them less able to defend against infestation.

Inflation is currently slowing demand, a trend reflected in the IFO Business Climate Index.

A city championship in lead and bouldering, including a speed competition, is scheduled to begin on May 9th. The event in Munich will feature a completely new tour and said inclusion, allowing participants with physical or mental impairments.

The A92 motorway from Munich towards Deggendorf is closed between Oberschleißheim and Unterschleißheim due to construction work. The closure is expected to last until Sunday at 4 AM. Traffic is being diverted via the U3 route.

The A92 highway, in the direction from Munich to Deggendorf, is currently closed. The closure affects the section between Oberschleißheim and Unterschleißheim. The reason for the closure was not fully specified in the broadcast.