Stories from Würzburg · Germany

The Unterfranken Chamber of Crafts reported that the Unterfranken region's craft sector experienced its most decline in sentiment since 16 years during the first quarter of this year. Nearly one-quarter of surveyed companies described their business situation as bad.

Organizers expect approximately 30,000 visitors in the Würzburg city center for the 104th German Catholic Day starting in two weeks. The city administration and local police are currently making preparations for the event.

The Würzburg city council has decided to restructure the local government administration. The number of full-time mayors will be reduced from three to two. This internal reorganization of the town hall was approved by the council.

The town of Würzburg is attempting to combat public urination, with posters indicating a 55 Euro fine for the offense. Some partygoers from Hessen were unfazed, noting the fine was less than in their home region. A special coating that would spray urine back at offenders was considered but deemed incompatible with the special stone.