Stories from Munich · Germany

Paris Saint-Germain will play at full strength in their Champions League semi-final first leg match against FC Bayern Munich.

The proliferation of electric bikes in Germany has been linked to an increase in fatal cycling accidents.

After lengthy exploratory talks, Munich's city council has reached an agreement to form a coalition government. The new 'Ampelkoalition' (traffic light coalition) will be led by the Green Party's mayor-elect, Dominik Krause. The coalition comprises the Greens, SPD, and FDP-Freie Wähler, securing 42 out of 80 council seats.

Over 570 archaeological pieces were seized as they were being smuggled out of the country.

A survey by the Kaufmännische Krankenkasse among parents of children aged 6 to 10 reveals that one in four primary school children feel stressed. Over half cite fear of failure as the reason, with children having excessively high expectations for themselves. Approximately 40% report an increase in psychological burden.

Visiting the palaces offers a deeper understanding of King Ludwig II's life, his thoughts on art, and nature. Lindehof Palace is presented as an alternative to other castles.

The wargame Chainmail is described as the first fantasy wargame, emerging from a blend of J.R.R. Tolkien's world and a non-mystical strategy game. It is noted that the game replaces Prussian officers with Orcs.

Population growth in Bavaria is projected to be 2.1 percent higher than in 2024. Oberbayern, Niederbayern, and Schwaben are expected to see growth of up to 5%. Mittelfranken, Unterfranken, and Oberpfalz will likely maintain their current population levels.

Writer Benjamin Mark has released a new diary documenting his life with depression. Despite the subject matter, the book is described as one that makes readers laugh and sigh with relief. The diary offers an intimate look at living with the condition.

A headless deer carcass was discovered on Saturday morning near Munich, Bavaria.