From bag checks and "heat maps" that show overcrowding to extra police officers, plus a safe area for women, here are the plans aimed at ensuring people's safety at Oktoberfest this year.
An arson attack on a Munich construction site ended with little damage, but state criminal police suspect that the intended target was an arms manufacturer.
Munich is booming as a hub for young defence tech firms making everything from AI-powered drones to cutting-edge military software as Europe rearms to face an increasingly dangerous world.
Self-driving car company Waymo says it will launch its robotaxis in the German city of Munich in 2027, marking the US group's first foray into the European Union.
The price of a litre of the good stuff at Munich's Oktoberfest goes up a bit each year. But beer is not the main expense that most visitors shell out for.
A fresh debate about whether foreigners should be able to speak German in the service industry has been reignited following a post from a cafe in Munich that defended staff over their language skills.
Passengers arriving at Germany's two largest airports, in Frankfurt and Munich, faced some of the longest delays at passport controls in Europe due to the new system.
Travel in Bavaria will look a little different from next year. The southern state plans to expand a tap-in/tap-out ticketing system for public transport.
With the water quality standards of a city swimming pool, but the chlorine-free natural aesthetics of a lake, Germany's 'Naturbäder' are definitely worth the visit. Here are some of the best ones to visit in Bavaria.
Drinking water supplies in the capital of Bavaria are at risk of running low, so the city has issued a decree prohibiting a number of uses and called on residents to save.
From water use warnings and airplane evacuations to a spike in swimming accidents, here are some of the ways the on-going heatwave is affecting life around Germany - and how to find a place to cool down if needed.
Around 300 passengers were evacuated from a regional train travelling near Ingolstadt, Bavaria, on Sunday after it broke down due to a technical fault.
Munich is a city that's known for its outdoor lifestyle, from sprawling parks to al fresco dining. But on rainy days - which tend to come often in Germany - you can still find plenty to do.
Munich's surfers celebrated Friday as the German city officially gave them the green light to again ride a river wave after a stormy year for the attraction.
The third round of 'No Kings' protests against Donald Trump and his leadership of the US government is set to take place on Saturday, March 28th. Here's where demonstrations are planned in Germany.
Following the run-off mayoral election on Sunday, the capital of Bavaria is set to have a Green party mayor for the first time - and that's not the only surprising detail of this sensational election.
Four years after moving to Germany for his master's degree, Saad Arshad shares his top advice on language, jobs and managing expectations for people following in his footsteps.
Municipal and district elections were held across the state of Bavaria on Sunday. Run-off elections will go forward in Munich and several other large cities where legacy party candidates have seen their support slip.
New direct international flights are set to launch from Munich Airport this year, offering residents and visitors in Germany more options than ever for travel across Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
About 200,000 people joined a demonstration against the Iranian government in Munich on Saturday, police said, as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged Friday a rift had opened up between Europe and the United States but issued an appeal to Washington: "Let's repair and revive transatlantic trust together."
With high numbers of job posts across technical trades, healthcare, engineering, logistics and administration, the Bavarian capital seems to have plenty of opportunities for job-seekers this year.
