Turku reveals design plans for new Concert Hall
Check out the gallery to view illustrations of the building
Finland / Turku / Cities in Pictures / Development
Germany / Berlin / Hamburg / Munich / Stuttgart / Economy and Finance
Rent prices in major German cities are starting to fall
According to the researchers, prices have reached their peak, as tenants simply cannot afford to pay more
Germany / Munich / Politics and Reforms
German states make restrained vow to take in Afghan refugees
600 German soldiers will secure the airport in Kabul to help with the evacuations
Germany / Munich / Innovation and Research
Munich-based drone startup to get 10 million euros from the EIB
Quantum Systems GmbH has developed an Unmanned Aircraft System that combines vertical take-off with a wing
France / Germany / Munich / Green City / Mobility
The world’s first 16-tonne fully-electric truck is here
Volta Trucks debuts the heavy Volta Zero in Munich and Frankfurt
Germany / Hungary / Berlin / Munich / Education and Sport / Politics and Reforms
Berlin Olympic Stadium lit up in rainbow colours in protest and solidarity
After Frankfurt and Cologne, Berlin joins Munich in solidarity against Hungarian controversial laws
Germany / Munich / Development / Energy efficiency
Apple is going to invest 1 billion euros in Munich
Under the form of a new European Silicon Design Centre in the Bavarian city
Germany / Munich / Development / Digital transformation
BayernApp - new digital service introduced to the citizens in Bavaria
An app that will help digitalise municipalities and reduce the flow of people, queueing for hours
Germany / Munich / Development
Munich’s Werk12 named best building in Germany for 2021 by country’s architects
The award bestowed by the German Architecture Museum is a great honour for the city, according to authorities
Munich / Development / Public Spaces
Munich’s newest bridge makes cycling and walking across the city even more convenient
Arnulfsteg bridge was officially opened to traffic last week
Munich / Welfare and Health
Munich launches initiative to provide employment to citizens and relief to medical personnel
The “Helping Hand” project will give struggling service workers jobs that are meant to help medical staff in their everyday lives
Munich / Mobility
Munich retires pop-up bike paths for winter rethink
The City Council will evaluate their performance and decide on whether they should return in Spring 2021
Munich / Development / Welfare and Health
Munich plots safe opening of Christmas Markets
Come November, the traditional Christmas Markets will look completely different – provided they open at all
Munich / Welfare and Health
Munich goes nuclear in corona containment plan
Local authorities believe that people have stopped taking the threat of the pandemic seriously and are enforcing new measures meant to curb its spread
Munich / Mobility
E-scooter-specific parking places to be inaugurated around Munich
The first parking spaces are located in Schwabing with other areas to follow
Munich / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Students in Bavaria to wear masks for the first two weeks of school
Only elementary schools will be exempt from this requirement
Munich / Mobility
Munich introduces its 14 Summer Streets
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the city is turning more and more of its streets into low or no vehicle traffic zones
Munich / Mobility
Munich puts emphasis on future development of mobility
A new department is being created that will be solely responsible for topics ranging from cycling to public transport in the city
Munich / Mobility
Munich expands electric public transport capabilities
The launch of a new e-bus is a statement and a commitment to a greener Munich
Munich / Mobility
Munich modernizes subway fleet
The city has purchased 24 ultra-modern subway trains to replace ones dating back to the 1970s
Munich / Mobility
Munich gets its first pop-up bike lanes
The creation of new bike paths became a must following a spike in the use of bicycles in the city
Munich / Development
Munich expands bar areas by converting parking spaces
In order to allow for the accommodation of more people while adhering to social distancing measures, the Bavarian capital has come up with a new solution
Munich / Culture and Tourism
Munich cancels Oktoberfest 2020
Even though public events might be reallowed at the end of August, local authorities have decided to adopt a more cautious approach
Munich / Welfare and Health
Free taxi rides for medical personnel in Munich
The Bavarian capital’s taxi association allows for doctors and nurses to take a ride to and from work free of charge
Munich / Economy and Finance
Munich votes in favour of a new city bond
The City Council of Munich approved the issuing of 120 million euros worth of bonds that will be managed by two partners
Munich / Politics and Reforms
Europe’s pandemic elections
The first round of local elections in France and Bavaria was held in unprecedented circumstances
Munich / Politics and Reforms
Local elections take place in Bavaria
The first round is held today, with the 2nd one taking place in two weeks’ time – on 29 March
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22 European cities call for reinforced EU regulation of vacation rental platforms
They have made three key demands
Madrid / Munich / Stockholm / Mobility
ECCENTRIC mobility measures in 3 European cities
How Stockholm, Madrid, and Munich meet the challenges of sustainable urban mobility
Germany / Berlin / Bonn / Essen / Hamburg / Hemmingen / Munich / Stolpe an der Peene / Stuttgart / Politics and Reforms
Local politicians in Germany to get increased federal protection
Mayors in Germany have been coming under increased threat from violence over the past couple of years
Germany / Berlin / Bonn / Essen / Hamburg / Hemmingen / Munich / Stolpe an der Peene / Stuttgart / Mobility
Traveling by train in Germany now cheaper than ever
Deutsche Bahn cut the costs of long-distance tickets at the start of 2020
Berlin / Hamburg / Munich / Development
No fireworks in city centres across Germany
Berlin, Hamburg and Munich have introduced new pieces of legislation restricting the use of fireworks in the lead-up to New Year’s Eve
Amsterdam / Berlin / Copenhagen / Luxembourg / Munich / Prague / Stockholm / Vienna / Development
EU cities sweep social inclusion and prosperity awards
Of the top 20 cities in the world, 15 are European
Munich / Mobility
Munich hosts exhibition focused on promoting cycling
“FAHR RAD! The reconquest of the city” is stopping in the Bavarian capital to discuss and promote the advantages of cycling
Munich / Mobility
Munich bans e-scooters during Oktoberfest
The city does not want to risk the lives of intoxicated drivers and bystanders
Berlin / Munich / Energy efficiency
German cities’ efforts to curb e-scooter tide
E-scooters are proving to be a real urban menace when not regulated properly
Germany / Berlin / Bonn / Essen / Hamburg / Hemmingen / Munich / Stolpe an der Peene / Stuttgart / Energy efficiency
Germany planning to introduce plastic bag ban
The proposal comes amid the rising green tide in German politics
Germany / Berlin / Bonn / Essen / Hamburg / Hemmingen / Munich / Stolpe an der Peene / Stuttgart / Development
German cities’ housing problem
If it wasn’t already apparent, German cities are struggling to cope with the demand for housing
Germany / Berlin / Bonn / Essen / Hamburg / Hemmingen / Munich / Stolpe an der Peene / Stuttgart / Politics and Reforms
Wild Wild German East
Another election, another humiliating defeat for traditional German parties. Here are the main takeaways from the local, regional and european elections in the EU's biggest country.
Munich / Energy efficiency / Politics and Reforms
Bavaria planning sweeping changes aimed at climate protection
The Minister-President of Bavaria, Markus Söder, revealed his vision for a more environmentally friendly region
Germany / Berlin / Bonn / Essen / Hamburg / Hemmingen / Munich / Stolpe an der Peene / Stuttgart / Politics and Reforms
Local elections in many German states to be held on 26 May
Alongside the elections for European Parliament, 10 German states will be holding local or state elections this Sunday
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Fat Tuesday is celebrated today
Also known as Mardi Gras, this holiday is an important time marker between times of lavish festivities and temperance
Munich / Energy efficiency
Pilot project alleviates traffic and air pollution in Munich
Intelligent traffic control could help EU cities achieve sustainability goals faster
Munich / Culture and Tourism
Check out the top destinations in Europe to visit this year
13 out of the 52 places that The New York Times recommends to visit in 2019 are in Europe
Berlin / Bonn / Hemmingen / Munich / Stolpe an der Peene / Innovation and Research / Smart City
SAP and Software AG are developing a smart cities platform
The platform will help municipalities offer citizens new intelligent services
Munich / Culture and Tourism
Enjoy the Tollwood Winterfestival in Munich
Discover the wide range of concerts, exhibitions, lectures, performances and markets
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The second round of DiscoverEU just opened
Apply before 11 December for your chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
Berlin / Bonn / Hemmingen / Munich / Stolpe an der Peene / Development
Germany questioning the 8-hour working day
Germany’s Working Hours Act of 1994 regulated that the working day should not be longer than 8 hours
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Interreg Danube Third call for proposals to be launched soon
Do not wait for the call to be opened – start preparing your proposals now!
Munich / Culture and Tourism
The Alte Pinakothek - one of the oldest and most important galleries in the world
The museum consists of two floors, including several main galleries and dozens of small rooms
Munich / Culture and Tourism
Oktoberfest - the most famous beer fest in Europe, and probably in the world
Oktoberfest in Munich will open its gates on September 22 in the Schottenhamel tent and it will last until October 7