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FlyOne Commences Munich-Chisinau Flights Twice a Week

FlyOne Commences Munich-Chisinau Flights Twice a Week

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In a landmark development, FLYONE, the Moldovan airline, made its inaugural landing at Munich Airport on the 13th July, marking a significant milestone for the carrier. Starting today, FLYONE will operate scheduled flights connecting Munich, the bustling capital of Bavaria, with Chisinau, the vibrant capital city of Moldova, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The airline has chosen to employ the popular Airbus A320 aircraft to serve passengers on this route. The much-anticipated flight services...

Munich Ranks 3rd in Europe for

Munich Ranks 3rd in Europe for "Friendliest Travel Destinations 2023"

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In a travel company ranking, Munich made it to third place in the "friendliest travel destinations 2023", in all of Europe. With a total score of 8.26 out of a possible 10 points, the state capital falls behind Zurich and Copenhagen, the two places that came first and second. Berlinalso fares welland makes it into the top 10. With 6.31 points, the German capital is in seventh place. The ranking is based on four indices
The hospitality of the cities is measured according to four different...

Exploring the Enchanting Beauty: The 5 Best Parks in Munich

Exploring the Enchanting Beauty: The 5 Best Parks in Munich

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Munich, the vibrant capital of Bavaria, is not only known for its rich history and cultural attractions but also for its stunning natural landscapes. With an abundance of lush parks and forests, Munich offers residents and visitors alike the opportunity to escape the city's hustle and bustle and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature. In this article, we will explore the five best parks/forests in Munich, where one can revel in the beauty of towering trees, scenic trails, and peaceful...

Flix updates 2023 summer timetable

Flix updates 2023 summer timetable

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Flix announces the summer timetable for FlixBus and FlixTrain. The company is presenting the largest FlixBus network in the company's history in Europe this year. For the DACH region, there are now many new destinations in the German holiday regions at FlixBus, and in midsummer there are also more than 1,000 trips a day to and from Germany, Austria and Switzerland with the green long-distance buses. FlixTrain travels to a total of 53 destinations throughout Germany in the summer months. "We...

Jackery solar generators steal spotlight at InterSolar 2023

Jackery solar generators steal spotlight at InterSolar 2023

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Jackery, a leading manufacturer in the solar energy industry, has developed a wide and impressive range of useful products. At the renowned InterSolar 2023 event in Munich, one of the world's largest trade fairs for solar energy and renewable energies, Jackery presented the latest innovation, the Jackery solar generator Explorer 2000 Plus. With its stand at InterSolar 2023, Jackery underlined its leadership in the industry and demonstrated its commitment to technological advances in the field...

Security at Bavarian airports to deploy 3D tech

Security at Bavarian airports to deploy 3D tech

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Munich Airport's passenger and baggage checkpoints are becoming safer, faster, and more practical. Bavaria will activate five new computed tomography (CT) scanners in Terminals 1 and 2 in time for the Whitsun holiday. These devices generate highly detailed, fully rotatable 3D X-ray images. The Bavarian commercial airports will all have them installed in the future. Christian Bernreiter, the transport minister for the state of Bavaria, unveiled the devices at the airport today and stated, "We...

Deutschland ticket for 49-euro

Deutschland ticket for 49-euro

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Deutschland ticket was available from the beginning of May. There are some special features if you purchase the ticket from the local transportation provider, though it can be purchased from a variety of providers like Deutsche Bahn, MVV, or MVG. Below is a list of some questionsregarding the Deutschlandsticket in Munich. What is the price of and where is the validity of the Germany ticket?
It is only available as a subscription, costs 49 euros per month, and has a monthly cancellation...

New destinations from Munich Airport

New destinations from Munich Airport

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The summer of 2023 will bring new destinations and a new airline to Munich Airport (MUC). The largest business in the Bavarian capital, Lufthansa, will resume a number of long-haul services, including those to Mexico City (MEX) and Osaka, Japan (KIX). As a result of China's opening, the company will also resume its routes to Beijing - Capital (PEK) and Shanghai - Pudong (PVG). The German airline will launch new services to Rzeszow, Poland (RZE), Asturias, Spain (OVD), and Bordeaux, France...

Thailand suffers from extreme heat wave

Thailand suffers from extreme heat wave

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Large parts of Thailand are suffering from an unusually severe heat wave. Thai authorities are issuing health warnings as meteorologists estimate temperatures of up to 50 degrees in the sun. Temperatures of up to 50 degrees in the sun are expected to be recorded in Bangkok's Bang Na district on Thursday (April 6). Chon Buri province on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand is also expected to see 49 degrees in the sun and the largest island of Phuket nearly 48 degrees, the Bangkok Post newspaper...

Japan is relaxing corona guidelines for wearing masks

Japan is relaxing corona guidelines for wearing masks

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Germany has largely abolished the legal obligation to wear masks, Japan never had one. Since the beginning of the corona pandemic, the Japanese have consistently worn face masks, whether indoors or outdoors. Laws were not necessary for this. The state only issued recommendations. But even those have been lifted since Monday. Only in medical facilities, nursing homes and on crowded public transportation must masks continue to be worn, according to the new guidelines. Observers, however, expect...

Disruption at several airports due to warning strikes

Disruption at several airports due to warning strikes

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Airline passengers must once again prepare for considerable delays and cancellations at several airports in Germany on Monday. At the airports in Hamburg, Hanover and at the capital airport Berlin Brandenburg BER began in the evening and at night all-day warning strikes. This was confirmed by spokesmen for the Verdi trade union to the German Press Agency. Employees at Bremen Airport have also been called on to lay down their work. The warning strikes are also likely to have an impact on other...

Verdi announces warning strikes in local transport sector

Verdi announces warning strikes in local transport sector

February 7, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The warning strikes are to take place at the same time as a global climate strike by the Fridays for Future climate movement this Friday. "We want to combine the global climate strike day with the 200 actions of Fridays for Future with warning strikes in local public transport," said Verdi deputy leader Christine Behle. "A transport turnaround will not be possible without investing in employees as well." In the negotiations for the millions of federal and local government employees, the Verdi...

German PKV Insurance

German Private Health Insurance

Both private Health Insurance in Germany and public insurance, is often complicated to navigate, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.

Hospitals

Hospital and Clinic Directory

Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.

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Join us at the Kunstraum in der Au for the exhibition titled ,,Ereignis: Erzählung" by Christoph Scheuerecker, focusing on the captivating world of bees. This exhibition invites visitors to explore the intricate relationship between bees and their environment through various artistic expressions,...

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