- 16h ago
Bavaria reports 281 cystic fibrosis diagnoses in ten years of newborn screening
Ten years after Germany expanded nationwide newborn testing on 1 September 2016, Bavarian Health Minister Judith Gerlach confirmed that the heel-prick blood test has identified 281 infants with the hereditary condition.
- yesterday
Bayern Munich open Bundesliga campaign with 5-1 victory over Stuttgart
The defending champions scored four second-half goals at the Allianz Arena to overcome an early equalizer and extend their unbeaten streak in league openers to 15 matches.
- yesterday
Study finds silent arterial plaque in 57% of adults and one in 13 young people
The REACT trial of 16,808 healthy adults in Spain and Denmark reveals that atherosclerosis develops decades before symptoms appear, affecting 63.4% of men and 50.9% of women.
- 2d ago
Study links high xylitol blood levels to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes
A study of 17,710 people presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress in Munich found that top-quartile blood levels of xylitol correlated with a 57% rise in adverse cardiovascular events over six years.
- 2d ago
German chemical business sentiment turns positive in August as Strait of Hormuz blockade boosts demand
German chemical manufacturers reported their first positive business assessment in four years in August 2026 as shipping disruptions in the Middle East curtailed Asian competition.
- 2d ago
Baltic Sea nations plan joint task force for drone defence and hybrid threats
Interior ministers meeting in Flensburg agreed to establish rapid information channels across the Baltic Sea to counter rising sabotage risks and covert aerial threats.
- 3d ago
Champions League draw sets PSG against Barcelona and Real Madrid against Arsenal
The Champions League league-phase draw in Monaco set fixtures including Paris Saint-Germain against Barcelona and Manchester City, while Real Madrid face Inter Milan and Arsenal.
- 4d ago
Bayern Munich, Dortmund, and Leipzig draw English opposition in Champions League league phase
The 36-team draw in Monaco pitted Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund against Arsenal, while RB Leipzig drew Real Madrid and Manchester City.
- 4d ago
Eros Ramazzotti postpones American tour to 2027 after vocal cord surgery
Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti has halted his world tour following vocal cord surgery, postponing 17 concerts in North and South America until autumn 2027 while cancelling two dates.
- 5d ago
German glaciers lose over a quarter of surface area in two years as river levels fall
Germany's four remaining glaciers lost over 25% of their area between 2023 and 2025, while the Rhine and Danube rivers fell to record-low water levels in summer 2026.
- 5d ago
Bayern Munich extends contracts of CEO Dreesen and sports head Eberl to 2029
The supervisory board of FC Bayern Munich has renewed the contracts of CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and sports board member Max Eberl until 30 June 2029 following summer squad investments.
- 5d ago
Waymo plans late 2027 commercial robotaxi launch in Munich after German road tests
Testing with safety drivers will begin in the coming weeks across Munich to map streets before commercial autonomous operations launch under German federal driving laws.
- 5d ago
Germany selects Sandra Wollner's Everytime as its submission for the 99th Academy Awards
An independent jury convened by German Films in Munich selected the Cannes prize-winner Everytime, directed by Sandra Wollner, as Germany's entry for best international feature film at the Oscars.
- 5d ago
Norovirus confirmed in 16 hotel guests following emergency response in Weibersbrunn
Health authorities in Lower Franconia have confirmed 16 cases of norovirus among guests at a hotel in Weibersbrunn after 31 people fell ill overnight.
- Aug 23
Vincent Kompany and Harry Kane win German coach and player of the year awards
Kicker and the German sports journalists association named Vincent Kompany Coach of the Year and Harry Kane Player of the Year following Bayern Munich's domestic double.
- Aug 23
Protests in Munich follow police shooting of 14-year-old holding imitation firearm
Around 100 demonstrators marched in Munich on Saturday to protest police violence after an officer shot and seriously injured a 14-year-old holding a softair pistol in Schwabing.
- Aug 23
Harry Kane and Vincent Kompany lead Bayern Munich sweep in German football awards
Harry Kane won men's Player of the Year, Vincent Kompany claimed Coach of the Year, and Giulia Gwinn took women's honours in the annual poll of German sports journalists.
- Aug 23
Sydney Marathon finisher medals mistakenly feature Munich Allianz Arena instead of local stadium
Sydney Marathon organisers will distribute finisher medals depicting Munich's Allianz Arena rather than Sydney's Allianz Stadium after a manufacturing design error, confirming the hardware will not be replaced for the 40,000 runners.
- Aug 23
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to win 12th German Super Cup
Bayern Munich secured the German Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, earning the title for the second consecutive season behind goals from Brown and Michael Olise.
- Aug 23
HSG Blomberg-Lippe wins first Handball Supercup in 26:24 shootout against Borussia Dortmund
The reigning German champions defeated cup winners Borussia Dortmund in a seven-meter shootout at Munich's SAP Garden, securing the season's first domestic title before their league opener.
