Stories from Munich · Germany

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial in Germany to pay respects. In Munich, Fico met with Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder to discuss automotive cooperation.

A device called PAL is being used to help protect porpoises from becoming entangled in fishing nets. The device is attached to nets and emits a warning sound to alert porpoises. Similar entanglement issues have been reported on the German Baltic Sea coast and in Denmark.

The Bankisa Group merged with a British consumer goods corporation in 1999. The entity is reportedly disappearing after nearly two centuries of existence.

German federal prosecutors have taken action against alleged members of far-right youth organizations. The investigation was reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Approximately 1,000 football fans were evacuated from Munich's Line 6 subway after a fire department operation required the line to be closed. The incident occurred during travel to the Champions League match between FC Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain.

Approximately 13,000 flights have been cancelled this month, representing 1% of total flights worldwide. The cancellations are currently concentrated in Munich and Istanbul. Concerns regarding jet fuel availability are driving these disruptions. The source noted that British flights may also be affected soon. An ongoing crisis has resulted in runways being crowded with planes, numerous flights operating without passengers, and schedules filled with cancellations.

Bavaria will allocate 280 million euros for early childhood education this year. This funding is projected to rise to 800 million euros per year by 2029, according to Social Minister Ulrike Scharf.

BMW plans to begin manufacturing the new i3 electric vehicle in Munich starting in August. Customers are expected to receive the model beginning in the autumn.

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane is in good form and shows a strong desire to attack. French media predict Bayern Munich will continue to attack aggressively, adhering to their principle of pursuing offense.

Filmmaker Regina Schilling is presenting a film titled "Jemand, der ich einmal war" regarding the life of writer Ingeborg Bachmann. The film features actress Sandra Hüller portraying the lyricist and narrator. The presentation is scheduled for the opening evening.