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Munich OEZ Mall Attack

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

HOTLINE for concerned relatives or enquiries about missing people: 0800 7766350 UPDATE (01:30): police issue statement to clarify that only one attacker was involved, and that he killed himself. Public transport is now resuming. UPDATE (00:30): the police operation is still ongoing and the situation regarding the gunmen is unclear. Police are investigating if one of the fatalities was a suspect UPDATE (22:31): the number of fatalities has risen to eight, may be as high as 9 UPDATE (22:00):...

Axe attack on Wurzburg Train

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Four people have been injured, three seriously, by an axe-wielding assiallant. The incident took place on a train operating between Wurzburg-Heidingsfeld and Ochsenfurt. The attacker was reportedly shot dead by police while trying to escape. In addition to the four people whom suffered injuries, 14 more people are being treated for shock.  As yet no motive for the attack has been detailed and a heavy police presence in the area is ongoing. This latest attack follows a similar attack on a...

Grafing S-Bahn Knife Attack

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Shortly before 05:00 this morning at Grafing station, a knife-wielding assailant attacked a number of commuters, killing one man and injuring three others. One of the wounded has suffered life-threateniung injuries. Munich police are unsure of the motivations at this stage but are investigating a possible Islamist connection. The 27-year-old German suspect from Hessen was apprehended by police at the scene. Some witnesses claim he shouted "Allahu akbar", but police have made no official...

The Geneva Motor Show 2016

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

2016 marks the 86th Geneva International Motor Show. During this prestigious motor show, the Car of the Year is unveiled, and this year, there are some pretty outstanding contenders. The election for the 2016 Geneva Car of the Year will be held at Palexpo, and this is the 5th time the election will take place here. The award ceremony, which only accredited media representatives are permitted, will take place at the Congress Centre at Palexpo. This year, a tough race is on hand. The jury who...

Ten killed as trains collide in Bavaria

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Two trains collided head-on killing ten people and injuring more than 100 near Bad Aibling, about 60 kilometres southeast of Munich in Bavaria.

German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt told a press conference that the two trains belonging to regional train company Meridian were travelling at 100 kilometres per hour on a single-track route. The crash happened at 7am.

"It is difficult to understand how the crash took place despite so much investment in railway safety after the previous...

Bad Aibling fatal train collision

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Two passenger trains have crashed near Bad Aibling, south east of Munich, with police claiming at least four people have died and many more injured. One of the trains was apparently derailed in the crash and rescue teams are trying to free people still trapped in the wreckage. Reports state that 15 of the casualties are in a critical condition with around 40 people seriously hurt. "This is the biggest accident we have had in years in this region and we have many emergency doctors,...

Karneval countdown

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

As the temperature dips below freeezing and Munich beds down for the long-avoided winter, Fasching season arrives and promises to be even better than before. Also known (to those with a taste for the sweeter things in life) as Krapfen season, or Karneval, Faching is the period leading up to Lent when those with a serious case of party-fever get dressed up and attend as many events as they can legally gain access to. Not everyone can keep up with the serious revellery, but in Munich it is...

Police Issue Terror Alert for Munich

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Munich: Bavarian Police have issued a terror alert, warning people to stay away from crowded spots on New Year eve. As the night rang in the New Year, revellers in their finery thronged Munich hotspots, apparently oblivious of the threat. Police tweeted that the main Munich station of Hauptbahnhof, and Pasing were evacuated and trains were no longer stopping there. Giving no further details, it said they had received "serious information" that the attack had been planned for New Year eve,...

Munich jobs fair for engineers

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

The Association of German Engineers (VDI) is hosting an engineering recruitment fair on the 19th November in Munich.  The day-long event commences at 11am and continues to 5pm, providing both novice and experienced engineers alike with the chance to meet HR professionals and industry experts face-to-face to discuss open positions and career possibilities. As well as hosting over 40 companies and recruitment agencies, the programme includes advice on CV preparation, careers guidance and...

Skype superimposes the French flag on its chat heart emoticon

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

In a blatant disregard for its users' right to express themselves without political interference or misrepresentation, Microsoft has modified its heart emoticon to show the French flag colours instead of the normal red.  Whilst most of the world stands in solidarity with France and condemnation of the horrendous massacre which occurred in Paris (and similar atrocities in recent times, such as in Kenya), private businesses forcing their political beliefs on the users of their services is...

Republican Party needs a Compassionate Conservative

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

A strong but unexpected conservative victory in the recently concluded UK general elections was preceded by a rapid surge to power by another conservative right - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India set me thinking as to what prevents the conservative right in the US from romping home? Conservatives in the UK and in India drove to power at the back of a strong and popular leadership of Mr. Cameron and Prime Minister Modi. Both display a strong leadership with a blend of compassionate...

DB strike called off

February 21, 2026 • 12:00 AM

Deutsche Bahn train drivers have suspended their latest strike and agreed to negotiations with their employer. Deutsche Bahn board member Ulrich Weber commented "We are very relieved". The unprecedented strike, which has crippled commuters in the country and caused high levels of disruption for millions, began on Tuesday and ends at 7pm on Thursday. This was just the latest in a long line of strike actions aimed at securing the drivers a 4.7% pay rise plus a one-off EUR1,000 (£715; $1,110)...

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