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Cross bequeathed by Pope Benedict XVI is stolen from church in his home region in Germany

Police say a cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his home German region of Bavaria has been stolen from the church where it was exhibited

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Voters in Neuschwanstein area back world heritage status bid for Bavarian palaces

Voters in the municipality where Neuschwanstein Castle is located have voted to approve a bid for UNESCO World Heritage status for the 19th century palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, some of which are among Germany’s most popular tourist attractions

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

BMW M1 Heads To Le Mans Classic, Original Drivers From 1981 At The Wheel

Decked out in "Munchener Wirtshaus" livery, the car was driven by Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Christian Danner, and Peter Oberndorfer.

Motor1 · Jun 15, 2023

Prince marries Oxford student in lavish royal wedding as hundreds line the streets

Sophie-Alexandra Evekink, 33, tied the knot with Prince Ludwig in a stunning wedding dress as hundreds of well-wishers lined the streets, before heading to a Palace for the reception

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2023

How we discovered the true origins of a pint of lager – new research

Despite a surge in interest in craft beers and ales, lager continues to dominate global sales, with more than 150 billion litres consumed around the world every year.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

Bavaria to make it easier to shoot wolves in Alpine region

Officials in Germany’s southern state of Bavaria say they want to make it easier to shoot wolves after farmers complained that their livestock on Alpine pastures are being preyed upon

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Ryan Gravenberch bluntly warns Bayern Munich after Liverpool contract breakthrough

Liverpool are understood to be tracking Ryan Gravenberch, who left Ajax for Bayern Munich last summer but has struggled to make an impact during his first season in Bavaria

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

7 soldiers hurt in military vehicle pile-up in Germany

German police say seven soldiers were injured when several military vehicles crashed into each other in an accident on a Bavarian highway on Monday

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Boy, 11, 'violently kills' 10-year-old girl at children's home in 'deeply shocking' death

A 10-year-old girl was found dead at a children's home in Bavaria, Germany, and a boy aged 11 is suspected of being involved in the child's death, local police and prosecutors said

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023

Close Title Race Exposing Tensions at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich is back on top of the Bundesliga after beating main rival Borussia Dortmund but the closest title race in years is exposing uncharacteristic tensions at the Bavarian powerhouse. Bayern chief executive Oliver Kahn and former player Lothar Matthäus delivered a heated exchange Saturday before the team’s win over…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023