Bavaria

• BayreuthSocietyOct 13

  Bayreuth promotes greening efforts with funding and competition

  Bayreuth encourages citizens to help desegregate areas through the "Abpflastern" competition. The city offers subsidies for various greening projects under the "Blau-Grünes Bayreuth" program. Funds are available for a few more projects in 2026.

• BayreuthHealth & WellnessOct 13

  Local Sports Initiative Draws Hundreds of Participants in Bayreuth

  The "Sport vor Ort – draußen – offen – für alle" project saw great success with around 450 participants during the summer of 2026. These free movement offers took place in public spaces from late June to early August, aiming to reach people who are not regularly active or use sports clubs.

• ErlangenSocietyOct 13

  Mandatory tests for all seniors driving? Why an Erlangen driving instructor disagrees

  A local driving instructor in Erlangen questions the discussion about mandatory tests for older drivers, noting when things get tricky and where seniors might have an edge.

• ErlangenCultureOct 13

  Successor to Erlangen's Fine Dining Restaurant Basilikum: Young Team Offers 'Casual Fine Dining'

  A young team has taken over the former fine-dining restaurant "Basilikum" at Altstädter Kirchenplatz in Erlangen. They are offering a concept described as "Casual Fine Dining."

• ErlangenSocietyOct 13

  ERH invests millions in roads, bridges, and cycle paths - but where and when?

  The district of Erlangen-Höchstadt plans to invest 13.2 million Euros for the renovation or new construction of roads, bridges, and cycle paths. A priority list has now been presented regarding these investments.

• BayreuthSocietyOct 12

  City Lost and Found Office to Auction Bicycles on October 13th

  The city's lost and found office will be publicly auctioning bicycles this Tuesday, October 13th. Viewings are available from 12 PM to 1 PM, with the auction starting at 1 PM in the Hans-Walter-Wild-Stadion. Payment options include cash and card payments.

• BayreuthSocietyOct 12

  Discussion on Future Living Models at Landratsamt Bayreuth

  A series event titled "Reden wir darüber" will discuss what types of housing people need across different life stages. The session focuses on developing concrete regional projects for communal and intergenerational living models in the Bayreuth area.

• BayreuthSocietyOct 12

  Traffic Rules for the New "Bayreuther Winterdorf-Saison"

  The city of Bayreuth has announced several traffic regulations starting with the new "Bayreuther Winterdorf-Saison" on Wednesday, October 14th. Delivery traffic in the Winterdorf/Ehrenhof area is restricted to weekdays between 0:00 and 10:30 for passage through Maximilianstraße. Outside this time, the passage is completely blocked.

• BayreuthSocietyOct 12

  Public Hearing Scheduled for Flood Retention Basin Project in Bauernhöfen

  A public hearing is scheduled regarding the planned creation of a flood retention basin in the Bauernhöfen area as part of expanding flood protection for Bayreuth. The plan, managed by the Free State of Bavaria through the Water Management Office Hof, is currently undergoing a water law planning approval process. Citizens who submitted objections can discuss them at this meeting on October 19th.

• BayreuthEconomyOct 12

  Joint Economic Reception Highlights Regional Innovation in Bayreuth

  A joint economic reception for the city and district of Bayreuth showcased regional innovation at the Fraunhofer Institute. Attendees from business, science, politics, and culture gathered to develop future perspectives and build new networks. Speakers emphasized the importance of collaboration across different sectors.

• ErlangenSocietyOct 12

  E-Scooter Rider Assaults Pedestrian in Erlangen City Center

  An incident escalated on Friday, October 9th, around 12:45 PM at the Obere Karlstraße/Fahrstraße intersection. An E-scooter rider reportedly lost control of his emotions after a pedestrian crossed the street without watching for traffic. The rider allegedly insulted and struck the 27-year-old pedestrian twice on the head.

• ErlangenEducationOct 12

  Crowds line up for FAU Freshman Welcome Event Photos

  Hundreds queued at the central freshman welcome event for Bachelor and Master students at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Photos from the opening ceremony are available here.

• ErlangenSocietyOct 12

  Neighbor raises alarm: Fire department responds to apartment fire in Erlangen-Bruck

  A neighbor noticed smoke from an apartment in Erlangen-Bruck on Monday morning and alerted emergency services. Firefighters arrived at the residence with breathing apparatuses.

• IngolstadtEducationOct 12

  Culture and Education Committee Meeting Scheduled for October 13th

  The Committee for Culture and Education will meet on Tuesday, October 13th, at 4 PM in the Great Council Hall. Topics include the merger of middle school districts and a name change for the "Mittelschule Ingolstadt." The meeting will also cover catering re-tendering and project approvals.

• IngolstadtSocietyOct 12

  Ingolstadt's Development Shows Population Growth Outpacing Land Use Increase

  An analysis of Ingolstadt from 2015 to 2025 shows that while the population grew by about 8.8 percent, the settlement area only increased by 2.2 percent. This indicates that population growth was mainly achieved through infill development and more intensive use of existing areas.

• FürthPoliticsOct 12

  Relationship Dispute: How Deutsche Bahn Became a Permanent Adversary of the City of Fürth

  Massive delays in the barrier-free renovation of the Fürth main station mark another low point in the difficult history between the railway and the city. Disappointment is significant on both sides.

• FürthSportsOct 12

  Tragic Hero, Stabilizer and Men in No Man's Land: Fürth Under Scrutiny

  The article discusses SpVgg Greuther Fürth's performance after failing to give Hertha BSC their first season defeat. Sebastian Gloser attempted to grade the strong but losing effort.

• FürthSocietyOct 12

  Pizzabäcker wagt einen Neustart im Landkreis Fürth

  A pizza baker is moving his restaurant from Nürnberg to Roßtal in the district of Fürth after 21 years. He will keep the wood-fired oven at the new location.

• WürzburgSportsOct 12

  Würzburg Golf Club Women's Team Enters City's Golden Book

  The women's team of the Würzburg Golf Club achieved a historic promotion to the 2. Bundesliga after a successful season in the Regionalliga Mitte. Oberbürgermeister Martin Heilig honored the athletes and their support network with an entry into the city's Golden Book.

• ErlangenPoliticsOct 12

  'Magically conjured': Replacement for underground garage in Erlangen city center faces criticism

  The plan to build a replacement for an underground garage west of the new Kubic is criticized. The district council views the temporary parking lot and planned tree plantings as questionable.

• ErlangenSocietyOct 11

  ASV Niederndorf defeats Hammerbacher SV in top match

  The ASV Niederndorf beat the Hammerbacher SV with a score of 0:1 in a top game for the Erlangen/Pegnitzgrund district class. Hegendörfer scored the single goal of the day.

• ErlangenSocietyOct 11

  Ukrainian Breakfast at Erlangen Family Gathering Offers Piece of Home

  The association hosted a Ukrainian breakfast with mushroom pastry for its 40th anniversary at the Mother and Family Center in Erlangen. Organizers shared how important this meeting point is.

• FürthSocietyOct 11

  Break-in in Oberasbach: Fürth Criminal Police Seeks Witnesses

  A break-in occurred at a residence in the Kreutles district of Oberasbach between 18:00 and 21:30 on Saturday, October 10. The unknown perpetrator entered via the terrace door, causing property damage and stealing jewelry and cash worth several thousand Euros. The Fürth Criminal Police are asking for public tips.

• FürthSocietyOct 11

  DNA Spuren beleben Ermittlungen zum Mord an Marion Baier im Kreis Fürth

  More than 50 years after the murder of Marion Baier in Oberasbach, DNA traces have revived investigations. The Kripo Fürth is examining hundreds of leads, focusing on a trail leading to a yellow Porsche. This cold case involves evidence found decades later.

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