Massive Police Operation in Munich After Deadly Family Conflict Erupts
Munich was plunged into a state of emergency following a violent family dispute that resulted in a deadly house fire, multiple explosions, and the temporary closure of the world's largest folk festival. According to investigators, the incident began when a 57-year-old man set fire to a residential building in the northern part of the city and deployed explosive devices. The situation...
Camping Industry in Baden-Württemberg Reports Strongest Performance in Decades
Baden-Württemberg's camping industry is poised for a record-breaking year, with camping enthusiasts flocking to popular regions like the Black Forest and Lake Constance. Kurt Bonath, chairman of the State Association of the Camping Industry in Baden-Württemberg, reported that many campground operators described 2024 as their best year ever. The sector anticipates setting new records if...
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MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse AG, the German manufacturer of braking systems for trucks and trains, announced on Monday it has agreed to acquire Dutch digital services platform TRAVIS Road Services International B.V. The deal, valued in the mid-double-digit million-euro range, represents the latest step in the company's strategy to build a comprehensive aftermarket ecosystem for commercial vehicle...
A violent confrontation in the Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck district of North Rhine-Westphalia turned deadly on Sunday evening, leaving one man dead and multiple others seriously injured. Police confirmed that a 56-year-old man succumbed to fatal stab wounds in hospital following the large-scale altercation that involved up to 30 people. The incident prompted a massive police response, including...
Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG has announced the publication of its half-year financial report for 2025, according to regulatory filings released on September 29, 2025. The Austrian banking institution disclosed the interim financial statement in compliance with § 125 of the Austrian Stock Exchange Act, utilizing the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) for standardized digital reporting. The...
Zurich residents have voted decisively to implement strict new regulations governing the use of leaf blowers and leaf vacuums in Switzerland's largest city. In a public referendum, 61.7 percent of voters supported the restrictive measures that will significantly curtail when and how these machines can be operated. The new rules represent a substantial shift in urban maintenance practices...
UMT United Mobility Technology AG continues to expand its footprint in the logistics sector with the addition of Loth Internationale Speditionsgesellschaft mbH as a new customer for its UMS Vision AI solution. The Munich-based technology company secured the logistics provider as a client for its artificial intelligence platform, which processes incoming transport orders automatically...
The mood in Germany's residential construction sector has improved to its highest level in over three years, according to the latest Ifo Institute survey. The business climate index for housing construction rose sharply in September to -21.8 points, up from -26.4 points in August, marking the highest reading since August 2022. Companies reported more positive assessments of both their...
Munich was plunged into a state of emergency following a violent...
Baden-Württemberg's camping industry is poised for a record-breaking...
German prosecutors have filed charges against a 27-year-old man from...
Former German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has firmly...
A collision between two public buses in Hamburg left 20 people...
The European Union's automotive industry recorded a 5% year-on-year...
FRANKFURT (dpa-AFX) - The German stock market is expected to post...
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), Germany's largest naval...
