Stories from Munich · Germany

This policy change allows for religious recognition of same-sex unions within the archdiocese.

A handball incident involving Paris Saint-Germain player Joao Neves in the penalty area, where a possible penalty for Bayern was not given, has sparked a debate in Germany.

German security authorities reportedly view certain elements as drivers behind ongoing protests against conscription.

The Bavarian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution has identified individual groups from the left-wing extremist spectrum as regional drivers behind current strike calls. The BR learned from circles of the authority that the Munich local group of the Socialist German Workers' Youth (SDAJ) is among these groups. The SDAJ is the former youth organization of the German Communist Party and remains close to it, according to its own statements. Both organizations are currently being monitored. Videos related to the campaign are found on accounts of local strike committees and extremist groups, with content and slogans often being similar. The press team for the initiative stated that active students are doing the essential work behind the campaign, in response to multiple inquiries since early March.

Palprint is testing a system that uses 3D printers to create custom packaging from recycled materials on-site. The technology allows companies to produce necessary packaging directly at local manufacturing cells.

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.