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Suspect arrested over fire at Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ retreat in Bavaria

About 200 firefighters deployed to tackle blaze at former Nazi mountain retreat in remote part of southern Germany

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24

Arrest made after major fire breaks out at Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' mountain retreat in Bavaria

The building, completed in 1938, was designed to be used as a retreat for Nazi officials, although it was rarely used by Hitler himself.

Euronews · Oct 24

Fire engulfs Hitler’s teahouse ‘Eagle’s Nest’ in Germany; man arrested on arson suspicion

A fire broke out at the historic Kehlsteinhaus, also known as the Eagle’s Nest, near Berchtesgaden in Germany’s Bavaria region on Friday evening, with police suspecting arson and arresting a man in connection with the incident.

The Times of India · Oct 24

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Manuel Otto, Stick Run creator who built game at 14 and reached 43 million players, dies by setting himself on fire; Twitch issues statement

Manuel Otto, the German video game developer behind the popular Facebook game Stick Run, has died at the age of 30. Otto created the game when he was just 14, and it reportedly attracted more than 43 million players worldwide. His death followed a fire at a property in Bavaria,…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

‘It’s not just about getting drunk!’ How Oktoberfest took over the UK

Bavaria’s boozy blowout has inspired dozens of British tributes, from Belfast to Beverley, Cardiff to Cambridge. But what’s the attraction, other than the beer and the bratwurst?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

The coolest Oktoberfest events happening across London that you won’t want to miss

Experience a slice of Bavaria in London this autumn with Oktoberfest events taking place across the capital

Evening Standard · Sep 22

The keg is tapped: Munich springs to life as Oktoberfest returns

Munich is once again in its own special “state of emergency”: for 16 days, the Theresienwiese becomes a mix of a traditional Bavarian costume catwalk, funfair, beer garden and open-air stage, as Bavaria’s capital celebrates the return of Oktoberfest.

Euronews · Sep 19

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Anaconda on the Danube: giant constrictor snake discovered in Bavaria

A walker made an unusual discovery on the banks of the Danube in Lower Bavaria: a snake more than two metres long. It turned out to be a South American anaconda, far from its natural habitat.

Euronews · Sep 12

‘I don’t like the term neurodivergence – it sounds like political correctness’: Werner Herzog on fans, fanaticism and baby foxes

The Bavarian auteur talks directing Kate and Rooney Mara in Bucking Fastard and his popularity on Instagram

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5

After Uber, Waymo to launch the EU's first robotaxis in Munich

Google sister company Waymo plans to launch driverless taxi services with robotaxis in Bavaria's capital from next year. In the coming weeks, Waymo cars with drivers will first map the city.

Euronews · Aug 26

Row over weight of half a loaf leaves German baker with €15,000 bill

A customer complaint over just 10 grams of missing bread forced the Bavarian baker to install new weighing equipment across his shops.

Euronews · Aug 26

‘It’s one huge adventure playground’: readers’ best summer trips in the lakes and mountains of Europe

From the Alpine meadows of Bavaria to a pristine lake in Italy and the pilgrim routes of the Pyrenees, here are some of your favourite discoveries.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

Germany's oldest known tree identified as a 1,100-year-old yew growing in the Bavarian Alps

A remarkable yew tree, boasting a history of over a thousand years, has officially been recognized as the oldest tree in Germany. Scientists confirmed its age through diligent analysis of its growth rings from a core sample. Nestled in the rugged Bavarian Alps, it is also notable for being the…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Germany arrests Ukrainian national accused of spying on defence firm

German police on Thursday said that they had detained a Ukrainian national suspected of working as a low-level agent on behalf of a foreign spy agency. The 33-year-old was arrested on August 2 on suspicion of preparing "acts of sabotage" on a Bavarian arms manufacturer, according to a statement issued…

France 24 · Aug 6

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Euronews · Jul 15

‘Excellent profit’: Meet the Bavarian hop farmer securing his harvest and income with solar 'hats'

No rain, no hops – no hops, no beer. Climate change, heat and dry farmland are hitting Bavaria’s key crop. Could solar panels save it?

Euronews · Jul 8

Sixteen-year-old boy arrested after south Germany school attack, Bavarian police say

Police said people should avoid the area following the incident in Schongau, a town just north of the Alps of some 12,000 inhabitants.

Euronews · Jun 5

Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi

Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen's traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935, combines religious devotion with local heritage on the waters of Staffelsee.

Euronews · Jun 3

No hotel room for Jews? Investigators probe antisemitism case in Bavaria

Bavaria’s justice ministry is probing a hotel’s allegedly antisemitic reply to Israeli guests, after it reportedly said it would not host “Jews”.

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The Independent UK · May 8

Elaborately decorated skeletons in Catholic churches across Bavaria take some visitors by surprise

Four skeletons, known as catacomb saints or Holy Bodies, have been on display for centuries at the Catholic monastery church of Banz in southern Germany

The Independent UK · May 1

Beer, music and shouts of 'Hau-Ruck' as a Bavarian village raises its new maypole

In Kühbach, in southern Germany, villagers celebrate a centuries-old tradition by raising a maypole

Euronews · Mar 6

Stargazing, culture, beer: Why Bavaria should be on your 2026 must-visit list

Germany’s biggest state has an even bigger tourism offering with a new International Dark Sky Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus 365 days of festivals.

Euronews · Mar 4

The cult of Mithras: Archaeologists find signs of ancient men-only mysterious religion in Germany

German archaeologists have discovered new insights into Bavaria's Roman past from an ancient buried temple where Roman legionaries once worshipped the sun god Mithras.

Euronews · Jan 26

Bavarian AfD proposes ICE-style police unit for deportations

Bavaria's AfD suggests a police unit similar to US immigration agency ICE for tracking asylum seekers and deportations, amid criticism of ICE's harsh tactics and recent deadly incidents.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19

World’s oldest monastic brewery to be sold as German beer sales slide

Brewing tradition of nearly 1,000 years at Weltenburg Abbey in Bavaria to be bought up by Munich company Schneider Weisse

Euronews · Dec 15, 2025

German police arrest five men over Christmas market attack plot

The men were arrested over an alleged plot to drive a vehicle into crowds at a Christmas market in Lower Bavaria. Authorities say the planning was in an early stage.

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