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Times restaurant reviews page, covering cafes and restaurants in Munich. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/munich-restaurant-reviews/ http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/munich-restaurant-reviews/ Mon, 21 May 2012 03:30:01 GMT What a week it was. It started out with so much promise for the inhabitants of Munich and then it just went thud. Bastian Schweinsteiger's penalty kick foreshadowed it all so perfectly. He didn't just miss, he hit the post. So tantalizing. As I was watching the final penalty shootout I had a stark realization which made me extremely sad. If I live another 50 years, I'll never see the USA in World Cup final. There is no chance. No American would... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-week-in-review%3A-14.05-20.05---A-thud%2C-a-whack%2C-a-strike-and-a-blast&article_id=1373 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-week-in-review%3A-14.05-20.05---A-thud%2C-a-whack%2C-a-strike-and-a-blast&article_id=1373 Mon, 21 May 2012 00:27:24 GMT The biggest game of the European club calendar is finally upon us with tickets for the clash at the Allianz Arena like gold-dust. The UEFA Champions League final kicks off tonight at 20.45 with home heroes Bayern Munich taking on English side Chelsea from West London. It is the hottest ticket in town. Ground capacity at the stadium built for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany has been reduced by 3,500 for this game to only 62,500. Each club has been allocated 17,500 tickets for distribution amongst their... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Prawn-sandwich-brigade-descends-on-Munich&article_id=1372 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Prawn-sandwich-brigade-descends-on-Munich&article_id=1372 Sat, 19 May 2012 13:09:14 GMT As many of us, you are likely an avid google user, and know your way around the web. Perhaps you are even an expert web crawler, and can find just about anything on the web. But can you find new ways to help cancer patients? Well, a group of German researchers did just that. Christof Winter, from Dresden University of Technology, led a team of researchers, which included Helmut Friess from Technische Universität München, that modified Google's PageRank algorithm to rank about 20,000 proteins based on their genetic importance in the progression of pancreatic... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-researchers-use-google-based-search-approach-for-cancer-treatment&article_id=1371 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-researchers-use-google-based-search-approach-for-cancer-treatment&article_id=1371 Fri, 18 May 2012 23:11:32 GMT Tonight FC Bayern plays a very important game in the grand plan of being an even larger brand name in the world of club sports. A few years ago Uli Hoeness, President of Bayern Munich, made a conscious decision that has born fruit much ahead of most people's earlier predictions. Mr Hoeness saw an opportunity to compete... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Uli-Hoeness%27s-new-project%2C-FC-Bayern-Basketball%2C-hope-to-advance-in-German-League-Playoffs&article_id=1369 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Uli-Hoeness%27s-new-project%2C-FC-Bayern-Basketball%2C-hope-to-advance-in-German-League-Playoffs&article_id=1369 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:54:18 GMT One of the biggest dates of the year in European football, and all I can do is grumble. Ever since UEFA awarded Munich the Champion's League Final, a crushing feeling of inevitability existed that the other 'little' club over on Säbener Straße would ultimately be represented in the big game. You know who I am talking about, right? If you were new to Munich, you might think all the locals loved FC Bayern,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Not-all-of-Munich-behind-FC-Bayern&article_id=1368 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Not-all-of-Munich-behind-FC-Bayern&article_id=1368 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:24:06 GMT We now look at the midfield engine room. As both teams should line up with a 4-3-3 formation, this should be a direct three-on-three battle. The width will come from the wide forwards so expect both teams to employ three out and out central midfielders. Chelsea will be missing the suspended Ramires and Raul Meireles, two of the heroes from the extraordinary semi-final second leg in Barcelona. This could prove to be a massive loss to the English side as both of these players... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-engine-room-battle&article_id=1367 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-engine-room-battle&article_id=1367 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:57:56 GMT Ostensibly this is the most difficult match-up to predict. Owing to suspensions, Bayern will be without Holger Badstuber and David Alaba, both of whom would have been likely starters. Unquestionably Philipp Lahm and Jerome Boateng will be two of the back four but the other two and indeed the permutation will be kept secret until the last minute. The most likely option would be for Bayern to employ defensive midfielder Anatoliy Tymoshchuk at the heart of the defence. This has usually been... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Can-Bayern%27s-defence-cope-with-Drogba--&article_id=1365 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Can-Bayern%27s-defence-cope-with-Drogba--&article_id=1365 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:32 GMT Bernie Reeves takes a look at the Champions League final and a clash of two very different financial philosophies. This Saturday evening sees the pinnacle in the European footballing calendar - the final of the UEFA Champions League. Bayern Munich have already dispatched one big-spending English club in this season's competition by beating Manchester City on home soil. Can they repeat that feat against Chelsea in Saturday's showpiece final? Spurred on by the prospect of playing the final in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-money-mis-match&article_id=1364 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-money-mis-match&article_id=1364 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:17:44 GMT Later today, at Munich's airport (Franz Joseph Strauss Flughafen, FJS), a celebration for its 20th anniversary of opening is set to begin. Sources tell The Munich Times (TMT) that the price tag will be about one million EURO, which would have made the old leader of Bavaria for which the airport is named quite impressed and pleased. It is only for employees, and promises great food, drink and entertainment. It is an attempt to give back a bit to the employees for their hard work and contributions to the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich%27s-airport-flying-high%2C-hopes-future-flights-won%27t-be-grounded&article_id=1363 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich%27s-airport-flying-high%2C-hopes-future-flights-won%27t-be-grounded&article_id=1363 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:20:42 GMT It is too late to secure tickets for some of the rock festivals in the region, but certainly not too late for all.  Below is a list of some of the festivals in the area where tickets are still available. Chiemsee Rocks - 38 Euros - August 22nd - Beatsteaks, Deichkind, The Gaslight Anthem, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Anti Flag, and First Class Ticket. Rock am See - 62 Euros - September 1st - Green Day, Beatsteaks, Social Distortion, Flogging Molly, Angels and Airwaves, Jupiter Jones, and Itchy Poopzkid. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Summer-Rock-Festivals&article_id=1362 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Summer-Rock-Festivals&article_id=1362 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:47 GMT If you're lucky (or rich) enough to have a ticket for this weekend's Champions League final in Munich, or even if you're just planning on heading to Bavaria to soak up the atmosphere, there's a fair chance you won't just be there for the duration of the game. And nor should you be: Munich may rightly be renowned as a beer-lover's paradise, but there is a variety of other attractions to suit all interests. Friday Yes, it's not all about beer, but what... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-Champions-League-weekend-in-Munich&article_id=1355 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-Champions-League-weekend-in-Munich&article_id=1355 Mon, 14 May 2012 22:49:23 GMT As the countdown starts to the Champions League final in Munich on Saturday 19 May, we will be looking at some of the key battles on the pitch and areas where the match might be won and lost. First up are the goalkeepers. In the blue corner, Petr Cech. Signed by Italian Claudio Ranieri in 2004, the giant Czech goalkeeper never played under 'The Tinkerman', instead forming a burgeoning reputation as one of the world's best keepers under 'The Special One' Jose Mourinho.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Neuer-targets-Cech-mate&article_id=1354 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Neuer-targets-Cech-mate&article_id=1354 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:07:31 GMT Borussia Dortmund completed a first league and cup double in their 103-year history after a 5-2 dismantling of a below-par Bayern Munich in the German Cup final in Berlin. Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick for Jürgen Klopp's side, who underlined their status as the premier side in German football with a fifth successive victory over a Bayern side that may have had Chelsea on their mind. Bayern can retrieve some prestige by winning the biggest prize in European club football next weekend with victory in the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=5-star-Dortmund-dismantle-Bayern&article_id=1352 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=5-star-Dortmund-dismantle-Bayern&article_id=1352 Sat, 12 May 2012 23:49:41 GMT Electric vehicles, with a very low-level of noise, represent for many the ideal of personal mobility, with the added bonus of being friendly for the environment. However, the current technology used to design these vehicles still has several disadvantages that prevent them from being mass-produced. Current electric cars provide reduced safety levels for those small models relying only on electricity. Models employing gasoline/electric hybrid systems are rather heavy and require large and expensive batteries. Now, a new project, named VisioM, seeks to overcome all these hurdles and design a marketable electric vehicle.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-leading-the-way-for-the-electric-car-of-the-future&article_id=1351 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-leading-the-way-for-the-electric-car-of-the-future&article_id=1351 Sat, 12 May 2012 00:47:02 GMT Bayern Munich can perhaps be forgiven for having one eye on the Champions League final as they head to Berlin for the German Cup final on Saturday against double-seeking Borussia Dortmund. However, Club President Uli Hoeness has urged his players not to take the game lightly and not to get distracted by perhaps more pressing matters next weekend. The Bavarians will become the first side to play a Champions League final at their own stadium when they take on English side Chelsea at the Allianz Arena on May 19. Hoeness warned:... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=My-Cup-Runneth-Over&article_id=1350 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=My-Cup-Runneth-Over&article_id=1350 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:06:21 GMT It had appeared that the Amerikahaus had dodged a bullet and would be able to stay in their present location at the prestigious Karolinenplatz in Munich's Maxvorstadt neighbourhood. Built by the Bavarian government specifically for the Amerikahaus in 1957, the structure stands on the location of the former Lotzbeck Palace. What was originally a home for American Government broadcasting eventually became a centre for intellectual discussion. The Amerikahaus has played an integral part in German-American relations in Munich, particularly during the Cold War. Unfortunately, the funding that it had come to rely on was withdrawn... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pulling-the-rug-out-from-under-the-Amerikahaus&article_id=1348 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pulling-the-rug-out-from-under-the-Amerikahaus&article_id=1348 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:57:46 GMT Marcel Duchamp in München Kunstbau 31st March - 15th July 2012 Iron Sky Director: Timo Vuorensola. Release: April 2012. Currently showing in Munich cinemas. One of the most celebrated works in early 20th century art is on display in an U-Bahn station in Munich. Nude Descending a Staircase No. 2 is an absorbing modernist fusion of form, colour and energy, and forms the centrepiece of the first solo exhibition of Marcel... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Marcel-goes-to-Munich%2C-the-Mondf%FChrer-comes-home.&article_id=1347 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Marcel-goes-to-Munich%2C-the-Mondf%FChrer-comes-home.&article_id=1347 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:34:19 GMT An American who enjoys watching and playing sports tries to get a grasp on the European way of crowning a champion. Whenever I go back to the States people often ask what it is about America I miss the most. They always wonder if it's the food, the music, or perhaps the people. And I do miss these things, for they do constitute a completely different culture, one that is richer than most people from Europe give it credit for.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-USA-and-Europe-have-different-ways-of-determining-champions&article_id=1346 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-USA-and-Europe-have-different-ways-of-determining-champions&article_id=1346 Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:47 GMT You just missed your doctor's appointment. Or, you forgot to make a monthly payment. You have no idea what day it is. You keep on misplacing your keys. You look for words to use in your conversations. You are nervous and wondering if it is just old age or something worse. These changes may simply be age-related - which is normal. However, to a certain extent they cannot be ignored, as they may be related to Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible degeneration of the brain that causes disruptions in memory, cognition, personality, and other... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-few-forgotten-things-doesn%27t-mean-it%27s-Alzheimer%27s&article_id=1345 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-few-forgotten-things-doesn%27t-mean-it%27s-Alzheimer%27s&article_id=1345 Mon, 07 May 2012 23:17:53 GMT While watching young French voters being interviewed on early morning German television, it is striking how reserved they are in their enthusiasm. The euphoria on the Place de la Bastille the previous night has been replaced by the stark realisation that governing is far more daunting than campaigning.  The newly elected government of Françoise Hollande inherits an economy that some experts fear is tottering on the edge of disaster. Some suggest Europe's second largest economy could become the next economic problem child. The fear of further financial disaster is exactly what... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=French-Government-Veers-Left&article_id=1344 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=French-Government-Veers-Left&article_id=1344 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:28:16 GMT The life quality in Munich is always ranked in the top 10 of the world, no matter what criteria are used. And one of the biggest reasons cited is the ability to get around on a bike, saving both the environment and taking cars off the road. People often state that the fastest and easiest way to get around Munich is by bike. And they are correct. But they often fail to mention exactly how dangerous and stressful those jaunts around town can be. As an avid cyclist, who has about 20 different trips of 5 hours or more... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Thrill-seekers-need-not-look-beyond-the-city-limits&article_id=1343 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Thrill-seekers-need-not-look-beyond-the-city-limits&article_id=1343 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:26:34 GMT The re-election campaign for Angela Merkel, as well as Germany's continued fiscal leadership in the European Union, took a major hit today as Francois Hollande won the French presidential elections over the incumbent Nikolas Sarkozy. But even more telling was the fact that in Greece, scene of many of the harshest austerity measures and sharpest demonstrations in the EU, decided today to throw out both of the traditional parties for a more fragmented government. The ramifications of the two elections may take weeks to unwind but the message is clear. Merkel's desire to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Merkel-feeling-the-pressure-from-external%2Finternal-voices&article_id=1342 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Merkel-feeling-the-pressure-from-external%2Finternal-voices&article_id=1342 Mon, 07 May 2012 00:39:38 GMT Alemannia Aachen came into this, their final game of the season, knowing that nothing less than a win was required against 1860 Munich to continue their Bundesliga 2 survival campaign. Having gained some ground in the relegation battle already by bagging a narrow yet vital home victory against their fellow relegation strugglers, Karlsruhe, last weekend, their fate was still out of their hands. If recently-promoted Eintracht Frankfurt could only win against Karlsruhe or at least hold them... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Top-Six-Place-For-Sixty&article_id=1341 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Top-Six-Place-For-Sixty&article_id=1341 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:04:40 GMT Recently, the international trade fair Hannover Messe took place, from April 23-27, bringing together some of the world's most interesting and ground-breaking innovations in various field of technology. You can check their website for videos of the event at hannovermesse video. Munich researchers had a place at this conference with an innovative vehicle named "Innotruck", designed with a futuristic look and a smart "mind" of its own, being capable of interacting with its driver, and adapt to his or hers individual capabilities and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-shines-in-Hannover-Messe&article_id=1340 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-shines-in-Hannover-Messe&article_id=1340 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:46:04 GMT Researchers at the University of Costa Rica led by Daniel Briceños and William Eberhard tackle the very old yet never fully answered question of just how come spiders do not stick to their own webs. This Research Snapshot comes all the way from Costa Rica, pura vida! Researchers Daniel Briceños and William Eberhard from the University of Costa Rica and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama have figured out the ancient question of just how spiders avoid sticking to their own webs. To tackle this sticky question... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Why-spiders-dont-stick-to-their-own-web%2C-centuries-old-mystery-solved&article_id=1339 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Why-spiders-dont-stick-to-their-own-web%2C-centuries-old-mystery-solved&article_id=1339 Fri, 04 May 2012 23:03:00 GMT On Tuesday night Munich had the opportunity to see some of the world's best street punk bands in a fairly small venue with excellent sound. Unfortunately, the venue was only one third full and I believe the bands just weren't feeling any energy. The show took place at the Backstage Halle, which is the medium size venue of the Backstage. The Headliners were Stomper 98 and The Old Firm Casuals with the local opener being The Lazy Bastards. All three bands can be summed up stylistically as... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Stomper-98-%2F-Old-Firm-Casuals-%2F-Lazy-Bastards-at-the-Backstage%2C-a-concert-review&article_id=1337 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Stomper-98-%2F-Old-Firm-Casuals-%2F-Lazy-Bastards-at-the-Backstage%2C-a-concert-review&article_id=1337 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:16:30 GMT In Munich, as Germany’s third largest city, there are almost always plenty of concerts no matter what your taste in music. As a guy who goes to several shows a month, year round, I am often asked where I even hear of these shows. The answer, unfortunately, is complicated. If you only like massive concerts with only the top acts, then the answer is simple: you should just look at München Ticket from time to time and you will be up to date on anything you want. However, if you enjoy multiple genres and sometimes smaller shows with only a few... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=An-Expat%92s-guide-to-concerts-in-Munich&article_id=1338 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=An-Expat%92s-guide-to-concerts-in-Munich&article_id=1338 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:03:08 GMT Last weekend, with its record setting temperatures, gave me the perfect reason ('excuse', said my wife) to begin my quest to find the "Best Wurst" (for the uninitiated see my article here). The biggest question was where? Munich, unlike Berlin, Hamburg or Vienna, does not really have the same sausage culture of those cities. In any of those there are Würstl stands every 50 metres. Here in Munich the choices are limited. Viktaulienmarkt seemed the logical... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=In-Search-of-the-Best-Wurst%2C-Central-Station&article_id=1336 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=In-Search-of-the-Best-Wurst%2C-Central-Station&article_id=1336 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:32:50 GMT Since the first of May is considered the 'official' starting date for the (far too short) grilling season here in Bavaria, I thought it would be a great time to begin my new series "In Search of the Best Wurst". Over the next few months I am planning to visit different areas of Munich and will try to determine where the best wurst (sausages) is on offer. I hope to eat my sausages outside (preferably on a park bench), if possible, and to wash them down with a cold 'Munich's Finest'... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=In-Search-of-the-Best-Wurst%2C-an-Intro&article_id=1335 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=In-Search-of-the-Best-Wurst%2C-an-Intro&article_id=1335 Tue, 01 May 2012 22:42:31 GMT Germany may be fighting a losing battle, economically, with Europe and some of the weaker countries, and for the first time, it may be fighting that battle alone. With the fall just last week of the Dutch government, which was by and large friendly to the economic path laid out by Germany, and with what seems to be the defeat of Nikolas Sarkozy in next week's French elections, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her government are becoming increasingly isolated. The likely new French president, François Hollande, has already said that if elected he would re-negotiate the current European treaty, i.e. monetary... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Europe-has-to-decide%3A-cut-or-spend&article_id=1334 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Europe-has-to-decide%3A-cut-or-spend&article_id=1334 Tue, 01 May 2012 01:19:04 GMT Many Bavarians take advantage of the typically beautiful weather on the first of May, and spend the day outdoors. Not only is it a public holiday, but many villages and neighbourhoods raise a 'Maibaum' (Maypole). There will be music and dancing for most of the day at the Marienplatz, as well as at multiple places around the city. From the Maifest im Tierpark in the south to the Moosacher Maifest in the north, there will be plenty going on in and around Munich on the 'Erste Mai'. But first we have... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stealing-the-Maibaum&article_id=1333 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stealing-the-Maibaum&article_id=1333 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:39:06 GMT (Updated) A boycott of the European Football Championships by its political leaders and stalling Ukrainian discussions with the EU for possible trade and/or eventual membership, could make Germany the most important cog and influence in Ukraine-West relations. Yulia Tymoschenko is in the middle of the second week of her hunger strike against the irrational sentencing and vengeful treatment... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany-should-continue-to-exert-maximum-pressure-on-Ukraine&article_id=1332 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany-should-continue-to-exert-maximum-pressure-on-Ukraine&article_id=1332 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:38:29 GMT Bayern Munich won the southern derby at the Allianz Arena today 2-0 thanks to goals from Mario Gomez and Thomas Müller. In truth Bayern, resting most of their star names, were much below the standard they have set this season, particularly in the Champions League and were probably grateful that VfB Stuttgart didn't make the game more difficult for them. Having endured the physical strain of 120 minutes at the Bernabeu added to the emotional demands of a penalty shoot-out, coach Jupp Heynckes elected to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Rule-in-Southern-Derby&article_id=1331 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Rule-in-Southern-Derby&article_id=1331 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:30:14 GMT FC Bayern play their last home game of the season today, considering the Champions League final as 'neutral', and welcome VfB Stuttgart in the 'Southern Derby'. FC Bayern have absolutely nothing to play for in the Bundesliga, they can neither move up nor down from second in the league. For VfB, the game is only slightly more important: they need one further point to secure a Europa League spot for next year. The Swabians come into this fixture on a great run of form having taken 24 points from... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Battle-of-the-South---VfB-visit-the-Allianz&article_id=1330 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Battle-of-the-South---VfB-visit-the-Allianz&article_id=1330 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:26:01 GMT To celebrate Earth's day 2012, DisneyNature has released a new nature film, this time about Chimpanzees, and about a very lucky 3-year old chimp called Oscar. See the preview here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb8AeSh1rGs So what is the story behind this film? Jane Goodall is a famous British primatologist who has worked with wild chimpanzees for over 45 years at the Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania. While she was not involved in the production of the movie, she is promoting it, and shared this... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Celebrate-Earth%27s-day-with-this-heart-warming-tale&article_id=1329 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Celebrate-Earth%27s-day-with-this-heart-warming-tale&article_id=1329 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:17:12 GMT Bayern Munich will become the first club to stage the Champions League final on their home ground after beating Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties. In a nail-biting penalty shoot-out, Bastian Schweinsteiger scored the decisive spot-kick after goalkeeper Manuel Neuer had made two stunning saves to deny Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka. Austrian David Alaba and Mario Gomez comfortably sent Iker Casillas the wrong way to put Bayern in control of the shootout, but Real were given a lifeline as the Spanish captain saved weak efforts from Toni Kroos and Philipp... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-reach-dream-final-after-penalty-thriller&article_id=1328 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-reach-dream-final-after-penalty-thriller&article_id=1328 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:09:00 GMT 'It's not a terrible result. It's not as if we need a historic comeback with a massive win in the second leg, we need a normal result, 1-0 or 2-0, which we are capable of getting with our fans behind us,' said Jose Mourinho after last week's Champions League semi-final first leg at the Allianz Arena. With this statement coming from the self-appointed Special One, it's hard not to imagine a smug undertone to his words. 'A draw would have... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bernabeu-Battle-of-the-Giants&article_id=1327 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bernabeu-Battle-of-the-Giants&article_id=1327 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:00:17 GMT Often referred to as the 'Little Sister' of the Oktoberfest, Munich's 'Frühlingsfest' runs from 20 April to 6 May 2012. There are more than one hundred stands offering games and food, as well as the rides that any Wies'n guest will immediately recognise. Though Friday's opening day was quite dreary with rain, the visitors during the first weekend enjoyed mostly beautiful weather. The 'Riesenflohmarkt' (massive flea market) took place on Saturday 21 April and people were able to haggle for objects the way that it was done before... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ring-in-the-springtime-at-the-Fr%FChlingsfest&article_id=1325 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ring-in-the-springtime-at-the-Fr%FChlingsfest&article_id=1325 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:12:21 GMT From Rock to Greek Byzantine Choir, or Calypso to authentic Indian dancing, Munich's 'Long Night of Music' has something for everyone. Started a few years ago and modelled on the immensely popular 'Long Night of the Museums', the 'Long Night of Music' allows the inhabitants of the area a chance to visit many places at one time that they would normally not have an opportunity to do. This is because it is coupled with Munich's city subway/tram/bus company which provides transportation throughout the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich%27s-%27Long-Night-of-Music%27-is-a-perfect-excuse-to-enjoy-the-city-after-dark&article_id=1324 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich%27s-%27Long-Night-of-Music%27-is-a-perfect-excuse-to-enjoy-the-city-after-dark&article_id=1324 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:02:14 GMT On one hand, new research shows that pollen levels, a common cause of allergies, have been increasing for the past 10 years, and are likely to keep increasing across Europe in the upcoming years. On the other hand, another study is now suggesting that your gut bacteria may actually help you fight these allergies. Almost 25% of all Germans suffer from allergies, and this number is likely to increase, according to a new a study led by Prof. Annette Menzel at the Technichal University... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=-Allergies-on-the-rise%2C-but-your-gut-may-help-you-fight-them&article_id=1320 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=-Allergies-on-the-rise%2C-but-your-gut-may-help-you-fight-them&article_id=1320 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:28:10 GMT Tick-borne encephalitis or TBE is caused by a virus spread by bites from ticks which are infected with the virus. Second to Lyme's Disease, TBE is one of the most common tick-borne infectious diseases. Dr. Marcel Huber, Bavarian State Minister of the Environment and Public Health, together with Dr. Nikolaus Frühwein, President of the Bavarian Society of Immunology and Tropical Medicine Association, are calling for people to get immunised against the virus. 'Vaccination is the best protection against TBE. This applies to both children and adults,' says... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Vaccination-is-the-best-protection%2C-says-Huber%2C-as-ticks-become-active-again-in-spring&article_id=1319 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Vaccination-is-the-best-protection%2C-says-Huber%2C-as-ticks-become-active-again-in-spring&article_id=1319 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:19:26 GMT On a beautiful spring day, TSV 1860 Munich hosted Bavarian neighbours FC Ingolstadt, who travelled the 90 kilometres down the A9 motorway bristling with confidence after a 14 game unbeaten run. During the winter break, FCI acquired five new players. It is unlikely that the club's sponsor Audi will be satisfied with the Bundesliga's second tier for much longer. Every indication is that they will be making more substantial moves in the summer transfer market - provided they escape relegation... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-Gloating-in-the-Sun&article_id=1323 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-Gloating-in-the-Sun&article_id=1323 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:10:00 GMT The image of woman as a reposing beauty, lost to the world, is a constant thread running through the history of art.' (from a description in the 'Frauen' exhibit) The Pinakothek der Moderne has an exhibit on offer that almost must be seen, for fear of missing something truly extraordinary. The more than ninety paintings (thirteen from its own collection) of Pablo Picasso, Max Beckmann and Willem de Kooning make up an impressive exhibit titled 'Frauen' (Women). If the long... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lured-in-by-the-%27Frauen%27-at-the-Pinakothek-der-Moderne&article_id=1318 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lured-in-by-the-%27Frauen%27-at-the-Pinakothek-der-Moderne&article_id=1318 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:06:23 GMT We think we know how it ends because we have seen this play before. And we are in all likelihood correct. The government of (insert country here) says that its financial situation is solid after austerity measures, 'haircuts' and other means of reduction. The austerity measures were taken because the government and people of this less developed and less diverse economy lived beyond their means. They lived beyond their means partly because in today's Information Age, people expect results instantaneously and they are not very accurate in predicting how much effort, planning and most importantly time, go into producing the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-led-bailout%3A-Act-IV&article_id=1317 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-led-bailout%3A-Act-IV&article_id=1317 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:31:37 GMT The maximum sentence was handed down in the murder of two young sisters in Munich's municipal court on Monday. Thomas S. had been convicted of killing his two young nieces, eight year-old Chiara and her eleven year-old sister Sharon, in two incomprehensibly brutal slayings. In a country where a life sentence can lead to an early release after fifteen years, the crime's gravity led the court to reiterate that the convicted would not be released early. More than a year ago in the early morning of 24 March 2011, the girls' mother returned home from her... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Krailling-murderer-sentenced-to-life-in-prison&article_id=1315 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Krailling-murderer-sentenced-to-life-in-prison&article_id=1315 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:45:05 GMT Mario Gomez notched a priceless last-gasp winner as Bayern Munich won 2-1 against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg at the Allianz Arena. Buoyed by grabbing the spoils at the death, Bayern were clearly the happier team. However, on reflection, this was a 'good' defeat - an acceptable defeat - for Real Madrid. As expected, Jose Mourinho and his charges looked to keep the game tight and will look to score three or four at home in the return leg next Wednesday in Madrid. The visitors... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-goal-gives-Bayern-Real-chance-&article_id=1313 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-goal-gives-Bayern-Real-chance-&article_id=1313 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:41:50 GMT Less than a week ago Bayern Munich were still dreaming of completing the treble. Alas, that unprecedented feat has seemingly once again evaded the Bavarians, who came close in 2010, falling only at the last hurdle in the Champions League Final against Inter Milan. This year, following a woeful domestic week, it seems Bayern will not be collecting the 'Salad Bowl' (the name given to the Bundesliga shield due to its shape) and, with limited significance attached to winning... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Real-Deal&article_id=1311 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Real-Deal&article_id=1311 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:47:33 GMT From nudist areas at nearly every public lake (complete with a naked grill zone) to certified prostitutes who pay taxes and contribute to the pension system, Germany has always been a bastion of free liberal thinking when it comes to human sexuality. Who a particular politician is sleeping with at the moment has little significance beyond the pages of its daily newspaper of Die Bild, Germany's largest tabloid newspaper, and very little bearing on elections. Die Bild also has a nude girl on page one. English Garden also has a nudist area, not somewhere in the hinterland either, but right... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Incest-laws-in-Germany-are-outdated&article_id=1310 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Incest-laws-in-Germany-are-outdated&article_id=1310 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:33:12 GMT Bayern Munich produced a lacklustre performance against 1. FSV Mainz 05 as they drew 0-0 in the Allianz Arena on matchday 31 of the Bundesliga season. Even before a ball had been kicked in today's evening fixture, Borussia Dortmund had extended their lead to 9 points at the top of the table with a 2-1 victory over Schalke 04 to virtually seal their defence of the Bundesliga title. Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes had promised... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Goalless-Bayern-disappoint-ahead-of-Champions-League-semi-final&article_id=1309 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Goalless-Bayern-disappoint-ahead-of-Champions-League-semi-final&article_id=1309 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:02:00 GMT Reigning Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund took a significant step closer to defending their title thanks to a priceless 1-0 victory over their nearest rivals Bayern Munich. A deft back-heel from Polish striker Robert Lewandowski in the 77th minute was enough to give the Westphalian team a six-point cushion at the top of the table with four games of the season remaining. No team in Bundesliga history has ever lost such a lead after 30 games. Bayern had chances to claw level, but Arjen... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Robben-an-island-of-despair-for-Bayern&article_id=1308 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Robben-an-island-of-despair-for-Bayern&article_id=1308 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:57:00 GMT Few Bundesliga games have been hyped so much in the media as this clash between the league leaders Borussia Dortmund and the record German champions Bayern Munich, who trail by just three points in second place. It seems slightly ironic that, due to a quirk of the fixture computer, this key clash has been scheduled inconveniently on a chilly post-Easter midweek evening. Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp is trying his best to play... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Battle-of-the-Giants&article_id=1307 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Battle-of-the-Giants&article_id=1307 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:03:43 GMT The timing could not have been better planned. Right before Easter, when Germany takes a bank holiday on both Good Friday and Easter Monday, Günter Grass released a bombshell of a poem on the German public criticising the Israeli government. It was actually published on Wednesday in the Süddeutsche Zeitung and a handful of other European papers, which likely had newspaper editorial offices scrambling to come up with a response for Thursday's edition before... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=News-Analysis%3A-G%FCnter-Grass%27s-Easter-present-and-the-reaction-that-ensued-&article_id=1302 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=News-Analysis%3A-G%FCnter-Grass%27s-Easter-present-and-the-reaction-that-ensued-&article_id=1302 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:09:18 GMT Since the publication of his controversial poem ''What must be said'' in a German newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung, five days ago, the Nobel laureate and renowned German author Günter Grass is confronting massive criticism ranging from anti-Semitism to literal absurdity. Meanwhile, the Israeli interior minister declared him ''persona non grata'' barring him from entering Israel in the future. The right-leaning ultra... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Israel-Imposes-Entry-Ban-on-G%FCnter-Grass&article_id=1301 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Israel-Imposes-Entry-Ban-on-G%FCnter-Grass&article_id=1301 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:00:36 GMT Ah yes, 'Spargelzeit' (asparagus season). Nothing seems to captivate the Germans, the Bavarians even more so, than those 8 weeks that end on June 24th. And the fascination runs across all generations, genders and socio-economic strata. The health benefits of asparagus are many and well-documented, but the love of it goes well beyond that. But why? The history of the vegetable goes back around 4,000 years and it is grown throughout the world. Most people eat the green variety but the white type grows larger and is tenderer (but is much more... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Asparagus%2C-so-much-more-than-a-vegetable&article_id=1300 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Asparagus%2C-so-much-more-than-a-vegetable&article_id=1300 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:30:09 GMT Each year during Holy Week, many churches in and around Munich perform one of the Bach Passions or a similarly sacred work. The one at the Matthäuskirche (at Sendlingertor) was performed by the Münchner MotettenChor and the Residenz Orchester München under the direction of Hayko Siemens on Good Friday 6 April 2012. From multiple sources, I had heard that this was one of the best performances on offer in Munich this week. I cannot say I was disappointed. As with many Bach works, the most interesting thing is not... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=St-John-Passion-at-the-Matth%E4uskirche-on-Good-Friday&article_id=1299 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=St-John-Passion-at-the-Matth%E4uskirche-on-Good-Friday&article_id=1299 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:07:20 GMT A recent internet survey saw Mario Gomez voted the sexiest player in the German national squad. While the Bayern Munich striker is without doubt a handsome man (according to several of this correspondent's colleagues) his football is often anything but pretty. But it is pretty effective. In the first half of Bayern's second consecutive Bavarian derby in particular, Gomez's touch was wooden, his passes often misplaced, but ultimately his two goals against FC Augsburg mean that Bayern kept up the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-win-ugly&article_id=1303 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-win-ugly&article_id=1303 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:16:00 GMT According to the latest Forsa poll taken in Germany, the Pirate Party received an astonishing 12% across all of Germany. When the Pirate Party scored enough votes, 8.9%, to enter the parliament in Berlin most Bavarians or those living in Bavaria, dismissed it with a perfunctory wave of their hand. It was, after all, Berliners. They were in no way representative of Germany as a whole, they said. But recently, in Saarland, a place about as far as one can get geographically and culturally from Berlin... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ceiling-still-very-high-for-Germany%27s-Pirate-Party&article_id=1298 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ceiling-still-very-high-for-Germany%27s-Pirate-Party&article_id=1298 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:32:10 GMT A new species of rodent was discovered in 2001, in Africa, but has only been announced by the discoverers last week, for fear that they would become endangered very quickly due to their remarkable talents in finding and consuming termites. The extremely small animal, with a maximum length of 4 cm, and a weight of 20 grams, was discovered by some scientists from The National Geographic along the Kenyan-Ugandan border. It seems as if the mostly nocturnal animals have an innate ability to smell and hear termites, and consume 10-12 a... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Rodent-Discovered%2C-could-lower-Termite-Population&article_id=1297 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Rodent-Discovered%2C-could-lower-Termite-Population&article_id=1297 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:02:59 GMT After all but sealing a Champions League semi-final spot with a comfortable 2-0 win in Marseilles, Bayern Munich return to pressing domestic matters as they make the short trip up the motorway to 1. FC Nuremberg for the 184th Franconian-Bavarian derby. 11th placed Nuremberg have managed to win just one of 17 clashes against their more illustrious local rivals and approach the derby on a poor run of form of three straight league defeats which has seen 'Der Club' plummet down the table. American international Timothy... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nuremberg-next-for-treble-chasing-Bayern&article_id=1296 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nuremberg-next-for-treble-chasing-Bayern&article_id=1296 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:34:44 GMT Belying all expectations, predictions and surveys' results, the outcome of Germany's western tiny state of Saarland's election delivered an ambivalent mandate. It resumed CDU's government which lead in the polls by collecting 35% of the votes. This victory reinstated the regional CDU leader, Kramp Karrenbauer as state premier who dissolved the Saarbrucken assembly and called early elections in January this year. She termed her decision necessary in the wake of growing disintegration within her coalition partner FDP's local chapter and the resultant increase in its disapproval ratings. ... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=CDU-Wins-Saarland-Polls-against-Odds&article_id=1295 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=CDU-Wins-Saarland-Polls-against-Odds&article_id=1295 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:46:55 GMT TMT brings you closer to the sky this coming Tuesday, with a live broadcast of the junction of 3 heavenly bodies: a crescent moon, Venus and Jupiter. Starting at 3:00 AM on Tuesday, the Slooh Space Camera will broadcast a real-time feed of this event. Slooth is a robotic telescope service that provides live views from several telescopes from around the world. You can learn more here about this cool service (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slooh). So what will you see? Something like what is shown in the top image on the left,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Jupiter%2C-Venus-and-the-moon-are-meeting-up%2C-you-can-join-too&article_id=1290 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Jupiter%2C-Venus-and-the-moon-are-meeting-up%2C-you-can-join-too&article_id=1290 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:22:41 GMT Bayern Munich continues to snap at the heels of Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Hannover 96 in the Allianz Arena.Three days after Bayern's penalty shootout victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup semi-final, coach Jupp Heynckes made two changes to the starting line-up, leaving out Mario Gomez and Thomas Müller in favour of Croatian duo Ivica Olic and Danijel Pranjic. Bastian Schweinsteiger was not included in the squad after his troublesome ankle injury flared up again... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-comes-off-the-bench-to-beat-Hannover&article_id=1294 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-comes-off-the-bench-to-beat-Hannover&article_id=1294 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:33:42 GMT Are your kids eating healthy? Probably not, new study reports A new study analyzing the eating patterns of German adolescents reveal who eats what, and how healthy they are. Its results suggest that boys from all socio-economic status and adolescents of both sexes from low-income families have the least healthy diets. Almut Richter, from the Technical University of Munich, and his colleagues, analyzed data obtained from the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents. Their dataset consisted of the dietary history of 1272 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, and looked at... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Researchers-identify-the-dietary-patterns-of-German-teens&article_id=1289 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Researchers-identify-the-dietary-patterns-of-German-teens&article_id=1289 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:58:49 GMT Bayern Munich can reduce the deficit on Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund to just two points by beating Hannover 96 on Saturday, whilst champions Borussia face a potentially tricky trip to relegation-haunted Cologne on Sunday evening. Bayern have won their last eight competitive games at the Allianz Arena, firing in a mammoth thirty goals in the process. The Reds reached the German Cup (DFB) final after a nerve-wracking penalty shoot-out win over Borussia Monchengladbach in midweek. And the record German champions have pulled another seemingly plumb draw in Europe's premier... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hannover-to-handover-points-&article_id=1284 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hannover-to-handover-points-&article_id=1284 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:49:40 GMT After a few false starts, reassessments and restructurings, we here at The Munich Times are progressing ever so closer to a "Launch". The random and sometimes haphazard articles we have posted so far have been an attempt by us to garner feedback, work out some bugs and to show some formatting to potential advertisers and partners. We are rapidly approaching the day when everything goes live. Our intention at The Munich Times is to create a newspaper that is geared towards everyone, but no one group in particular. From Bavarian or German... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Countdown-has-begun&article_id=1283 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Countdown-has-begun&article_id=1283 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:26:19 GMT Amid the glow of beaming hopes and cheerful spectators in the Reichstag building, Berlin, Joachim Gauck was elected as Germany's 11th President on a bright Sunday morning. Later on, he aptly depicted the whole jubilant scenario as, ''what a beautiful Sunday for Germany''. The former pastor and civil rights activist who strove hard against oppressive communist rule in former East Germany, contested the presidential election just to fulfill the legal obligation, otherwise, his success was pre-destined. He was jointly fielded by all the political parties except the Left party which put forth Franco-German Beate Klarsfeld as its presidential... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Joachim-Gauck-becomes-new-president-of-Germany&article_id=1282 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Joachim-Gauck-becomes-new-president-of-Germany&article_id=1282 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:54:29 GMT Munich researchers use DNA to design novel nano-scale structures with special optical properties The team used a recently designed technique, called "DNA origami", to build a nano-scale structure resembling a staircase using DNA building blocks, which were modified to interact with light in specific ways. Their results promises a new era in the design of sensors and other applications in medical and environmental technology. Back in 2006 a new, an exciting new technique was presented to the world, which allowed to give DNA various shapes and patterns, somewhat... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-researchers-use-DNA-to-design-novel-nano-scale-structures-with-special-optical-properties&article_id=1281 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-researchers-use-DNA-to-design-novel-nano-scale-structures-with-special-optical-properties&article_id=1281 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:06:17 GMT Germany's most populous state, North Rhine Westphalia, with 18 million inhabitants, is poised to hold snap elections scheduled to be in the second week of May 2012. This least surprising political development took place after the 20 month old, Hennelore Kraft led SPD-Green minority coalition government failed to pass the budget from state parliament. The CDU-led opposition parties joined hands to block the budget's passage, which compelled the minority government to dissolve the assembly, paving the way for early elections. Since forming the minority government in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=NRW-Snap-Polls%3A-A-Blessing-in-Disguise-for-SPD-Green-coalition&article_id=1280 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=NRW-Snap-Polls%3A-A-Blessing-in-Disguise-for-SPD-Green-coalition&article_id=1280 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:05:07 GMT A healthy environment is an important factor for the high quality of life in Bavaria. To educate about the state of the environment, the Freestate of Bavaria publishes an environmental report every four years. "The 'Environmental Report for Bavaria, 2011' (Umweltbericht Bayern 2011) shows the Bavarian Environmental policy has achieved further success," said Dr. Marcel Huber, Minister of the Environment, on the occasion of the publication of the report. In addition, the environmental report provides basic data, facts and background information on the environmental aspects of sustainable development and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Environmental-situation-in-Bavaria-improves&article_id=1279 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Environmental-situation-in-Bavaria-improves&article_id=1279 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:50:27 GMT After recording the biggest ever victory in the knockout stages of the Champions League (7-0 v Swiss minnows FC Basle), it's an opportune time to ask whether FC Bayern Munich can lift the prestigious European trophy in their own back yard. Despite penning this article before the completion of the first knock-out round, but assuming that Real Madrid will qualify, there is a strong argument to rank Bayern as Europe's third best team. While Barcelona and Real Madrid have players to strike fear into any team,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=How-Good-Exactly-Are-FC-Bayern-Munich&article_id=1277 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=How-Good-Exactly-Are-FC-Bayern-Munich&article_id=1277 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:48:53 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich - March 11th, 2012. After having lost to the Iserlohn Roosters on March 9th, which closed the door to any playoff hopes, EHC Munich goes up against the Hamburg Freezers. The big question was, can they win their last game of the season, which just so happens to be a home game? The answer was yes. Munich started off their last home game with a goal from Ulrich Maurer in the 5:52 minute and then again from Maurer in the 16:18 minute. Munich was... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-Win-in-the-End&article_id=1275 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-Win-in-the-End&article_id=1275 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:07:13 GMT Bans on smoking and drinking in Munich's public places ineffectual, and perhaps, should be over-turned. When Deutsche Bahn announced recently that the drinking of alcohol on Munich's S-Bahn trains would take effect on December 11th, 2011, most people applauded the decision. Nearly every regular passenger has been confronted at some time or another by unruly teenagers who are drunk, or well on their way to drunkenness, in one of Munich's trains. The old adage that nothing good ever happens after 11 pm seemed to have such situations... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smoking-and-Drinking-Bans-in-Munich-Accomplish-Little%2C-Set-an-Ugly-Precedent&article_id=1274 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smoking-and-Drinking-Bans-in-Munich-Accomplish-Little%2C-Set-an-Ugly-Precedent&article_id=1274 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:59:27 GMT The designated new president of Germany Joachim Gauck visited Munich today. Gauck introduced himself to the delegates from Bavaria in the electoral college (Bundesversammlung) which will vote the president on March 18th in Berlin. The assembly consist of all members of the national parliament (Bundestag) and same number of members elected by the parliaments of the federal states. It´s usual that also non-politicians are elected. The CSU nominated the former Prime Minister Edmund Stoiber, SPD and Green the actress Senta Berger and musician Hans Well, former head of Biermösl Blosn,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gauck-visits-Munich&article_id=1273 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gauck-visits-Munich&article_id=1273 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:24:44 GMT Munich (dpa) - If a child suffers from testicular pain he should be taken to a doctor - immediately. This is because the pain may have been caused by a dangerous twisting of the testicles around its own axis, a so-called torsion. Parents should take their sons immediately to the doctor if the son suffers severe pain in the testicles. The Foundation for Child Health in Munich does not recommend wasting valuable time with cooling. Testicular torsion is an emergency that needs immediate surgery. This is because when the testicles are twisted; the channel with the blood vessels is tightened, blocking... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Children-with-testicular-pain-need-immediate-medical-attention&article_id=1271 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Children-with-testicular-pain-need-immediate-medical-attention&article_id=1271 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:11:12 GMT Saturday saw an ebullient Bayern Munich thrash an uncharacteristically hapless Hoffenheim 7-1 in the Allianz Arena. The visitors - unbeaten in their four previous Bundesliga outings under new coach Markus Babbel - produced a wretched display against an effervescent Bayern team looking to drive away the demons of their 2-0 league defeat in Leverkusen just a week before. It worked. The game was over as a contest after only 19 minutes with the home side already leading 3-0. Mario Gomez opened the scoring after 5... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hungry-Bayern-Devours-Hoffenheim&article_id=1270 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hungry-Bayern-Devours-Hoffenheim&article_id=1270 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:54:09 GMT Long-time legend Michael Jackson should have been there to watch this. His forty year career meticulously played back by four different people. Fantastic performers. Fantastic dancers. Fantastic vocalists. With tickets ranging from 34 to 74 Euros, the Thriller Live show which premiered on Tuesday, the 28th of February 2012 in Munich, comes to an end this Sunday, the 11th of March, with a double performance at 1500hrs and 1900hours respectively. The European tour goes on. The Jackson Five's ABC introduces the mood, and songs like 'Dangerous' and 'Billie Jean' follow,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Thriller-Live-2012%2C-Munich&article_id=1269 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Thriller-Live-2012%2C-Munich&article_id=1269 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:15:49 GMT Bayern Munich will be looking to stay in touch with Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund this Saturday when they play an improving TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Last weekend's miserable 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen has left the record German champions with a mountain to climb if they are to regain the title from Dortmund. The Reds have drifted seven points behind reigning champions Dortmund - a run of form that has seen experienced trainer Jupp Heynckes come under increasing pressure. Speculation is rife that the 66-year-old will be replaced in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Heynckes-looking-for-freedom-against-the-%27%27Hoff%27%27&article_id=1268 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Heynckes-looking-for-freedom-against-the-%27%27Hoff%27%27&article_id=1268 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:36:03 GMT As a product of America, one of the things that I grew up with which seems to be in very short supply here in Munich, is real Rock music. I'm not talking about Bon-Jovi, or Bryan Adams. AC/DC is OK, but their best days are behind them. Please no more Styx or Foereigner! There is a real dearth of good driving guitar-based Rock here in Munich. Why? Mention Rammstein here and eyes mostly roll (Rammstein is one of the few German bands-if only band-that can sell out... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=I-Wanna-Rock%21&article_id=1267 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=I-Wanna-Rock%21&article_id=1267 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:56:46 GMT In my first article, Some Things to Ponder, part 1, I looked at some of the many benefits of today's modern technology, mostly smart devices. In the short time since then there have been many new developments including the new iPad 3, the fact that for the first time ever more mobile phones in the US are of the smart-phone variety than not, and a host of others.  But at what cost? As we rapidly continue in the Age of Information many questions arise. Here are but a few... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Some-Things-to-Ponder%2C-part-2&article_id=1266 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Some-Things-to-Ponder%2C-part-2&article_id=1266 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:22:33 GMT Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government is seemingly star-crossed as it is experiencing predicaments, one after another. The rough sailing in the turbulent waters of governance has made her shaky in her political beliefs and convictions. In her first stint as Chancellor, she managed to manipulate state affairs with relative  ease and enjoyed wide public support. But the second tenure proved to be a bumpy and tumultuous ride as her political image, as well as legacy, is perceptibly tarnished by successive setbacks. Either it's the issue of the now infamous unscrupulous... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Merkel%27s-Rule%3A-from-manipulation-to-conciliation&article_id=1265 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Merkel%27s-Rule%3A-from-manipulation-to-conciliation&article_id=1265 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:58:04 GMT On 9 March 2012, Mayor Christian Ude, Minister of Education Dr. Ludwig Spaenle and Minister of State for Culture and Media, Bernd Neumann will lay the foundation stone for the new "Nazi documentation center" in Munich. The site of the Nazi documentation center is the site of the former "Braune Haus (Brown House)" - the party headquarters of the NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers' Party - Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei - otherwise known as the Nazi Party) - situated on Briennerstraße next to Königsplatz. The new documentation center will open 2014. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Foundation-Stone-celebration-of-%27Nazi-documentation-center%27&article_id=1263 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Foundation-Stone-celebration-of-%27Nazi-documentation-center%27&article_id=1263 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:25:52 GMT Researchers from Technische Universität Muenchen (TUM) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Muenchen (LMU) have found new clues to understand the workings of Lou Gehrig's disease. Their results... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-based-scientists-find-ground-breaking-clues-on-Lou-Gehrig%27s-disease%2C-refuting-previous-ideas&article_id=1262 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-based-scientists-find-ground-breaking-clues-on-Lou-Gehrig%27s-disease%2C-refuting-previous-ideas&article_id=1262 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:34:06 GMT 1860 Munich's promotion bandwagon lost some crucial momentum after failing to beat St. Pauli in Monday evening's top Bundesliga 2 match. A Kevin Volland goal earned 'Sechzig' a deserved point with a late equaliser at the Allianz Arena. Top scorer Volland sealed his return to the side after suspension, notching his 10th goal of the season. The German U21 international departs for Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in the summer. The largest crowd of the season (31,600) had turned out in force, hoping to see 'the Lions' continue a tremendous run... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tame-draw-for-Lions&article_id=1261 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tame-draw-for-Lions&article_id=1261 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:30:00 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, March 4th - EHC Munich went up against the Berlin Polar Bears in their second-to-last home game of the regular season. This game might determine Munich's chances of getting into the playoffs, which is why the loss is that much more disappointing. Munich had absolutely no luck tonight in a 2-4 loss to Berlin. "It's a disappointing loss especially at this stage in the season," said Coach Pat Cortina. The game started out like many before. The away team's Mads... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Berlin-wins-4-2-against-EHC&article_id=1260 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Berlin-wins-4-2-against-EHC&article_id=1260 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:45:51 GMT Munich (dpa) - The summer school holidays in Bayern this year, and in the next couple of years, will now begin in the middle of the week. This was announced on Friday by the Bavarian Ministry of Education. The 2012 summer holidays will begin on Wednesday, 10th of August and end on Wednesday, the 12th of September. In 2013 the holidays begin on 31st July, a Wednesday, until Wednesday the 11th of September. The 2014 summer holidays begin on a Wednesday as well, the 30th of July until Monday, the 15th of September.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=School-summer-holidays-to-begin-mid-week&article_id=1247 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=School-summer-holidays-to-begin-mid-week&article_id=1247 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:37:59 GMT No other current Bayern star polarises fan opinion more than striker Mario Gomez. Christened 'Super Mario' early in his career at VfB Stuttgart, his scoring statistics suggest he should aspire to superstar status. His record certainly stacks up against the very best in the modern game - an amazing tally of 119 goals in just 204 Bundesliga games (more than a goal every other game!) with 21 goals for the German national side in 51 appearances. This potent goal ratio persuaded Bayern to spend over 30... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomezmerising%21&article_id=1245 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomezmerising%21&article_id=1245 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:19:52 GMT An international team, including researchers from Saar, Tuebingen, and Heidelberg in Germany, has cracked down the genome of the famous iceman of Tyrol, more commonly known as Ötzi. Their research represents the first ever genome sequenced from a mummy, and their results reveal some new information about Ötzi's health, and even traces down some of his living relatives. The analysis of the iceman's genome revealed that this 5,300 year-old human had brown eyes, not blue as previously thought, was blood group O, and provide some new information on some... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=%D6tzi%27s-5%2C300-year-old-genome-revealed-&article_id=1237 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=%D6tzi%27s-5%2C300-year-old-genome-revealed-&article_id=1237 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:11:36 GMT The "Friends with Benefit" Concert is a unique experience for students and young people to realize their power to make a difference through their talents. In an effort to combine the musical skill of undiscovered bands and solo artists throughout Munich, as well as donating money to a great cause, the Benefit is a fun and new way to influence the youth... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Friends-with-Benefit-Concert&article_id=1235 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Friends-with-Benefit-Concert&article_id=1235 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:06:03 GMT Meryl Streep solidifies her standing as one of the best actresses ever, and in the process helps redefine what movie goers want. She won her third Academy Award Sunday night to the shock (how!) of many. In the history of motion pictures there have been all types of stars. Some stars so beautiful that they stopped traffic. There are others who immersed themselves so deeply into their characters that it took years off their lives in the process. There have been some who could sing and others who could dance. Some... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Third-time-charm-for-Meryl-Streep&article_id=1212 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Third-time-charm-for-Meryl-Streep&article_id=1212 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:22:07 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - Forget Bastian Schweinsteiger - where would Bayern be without Franck Ribéry? His two goals, one in each half, gave FCB a well deserved and much needed Bundesliga victory over 4th placed Schalke 04 today. On Wednesday evening, a somewhat irate Bayern Chief Executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had challenged the club's players to 'get themselves out of this mess.' Just two league wins in five since the end of the winter break and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rib%E9ry-brace-sees-off-Schalke--&article_id=1210 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rib%E9ry-brace-sees-off-Schalke--&article_id=1210 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:40:00 GMT Olympic Ice Stadium, Munich - With games fast running out in regular season, EHC Munich badly needed to take advantage of winnable home fixtures against Hannover Scorpions and Krefeld Penguins over the weekend to boost their play-off prospects. EHC Munich sealed the first part of the deal with a deserved 4-2 (2:1/1:0/1:1) victory over bottom-of-the-table Hannover. Sören Sturm opened the scoring after only four minutes which gave Munich an optimum start after last week's disappointing drubbing against Iserlohn Roosters. Six minutes later Ryan Maki... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-sting-Scorpions---frozen-by-Penguins&article_id=1211 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-sting-Scorpions---frozen-by-Penguins&article_id=1211 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:18:37 GMT French researchers have discovered a direct link between nutrition and lifespan in ants. Their research suggests that a high protein intake severely decreases lifespan in worker ants and may be a leading cause in Colony Collapse Disorder. Their findings may serve to fuel the discussion on just what is causing the massive number of deaths of honeybees. Audrey Dussutour and Steve Simpson from the University of Toulouse, France, followed the life of more than 120 colonies of the black garden ant, Lasius niger. Their goal was to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Link-found-between-diet-and-longevity-in-ants---bees-may-be-interested&article_id=1194 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Link-found-between-diet-and-longevity-in-ants---bees-may-be-interested&article_id=1194 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:27:06 GMT The Information Age is here. There is little doubt about that. A major question remains: "How long will it continue and what are the costs?" Here is a look at the future of smart devices. Keep in mind that it is only one side-without any consideration of the raw materials needed, environmental/cultural impact, health issues, etc. Tim Cook, the new CEO of Apple Computers, recently said in an interview that in two years, Apple sold 55 million iPads. To put that into context it took Apple three years to sell as many iPhones, five years to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Some-Things-to-Ponder%2C-part-1&article_id=1191 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Some-Things-to-Ponder%2C-part-1&article_id=1191 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:12:06 GMT In a clash of the FCBs, Valentin Stocker scored four minutes from time to give Basle an unexpected victory over Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League clash at St. Jakob-Park. Substitute Stocker was left unmarked in the corner of the area (Rafinha the guilty Bayern defender) and slotted home between goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's legs after excellent approach play by fellow substitute Jacques Zoua. The late Basle blow gives the Swiss giant killers a precious advantage to take into the return leg on March... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Basle-faulty-for-Bayern-&article_id=1189 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Basle-faulty-for-Bayern-&article_id=1189 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:51:27 GMT Three months after the consummation of the friendly takeover of MAN SE (MAN Truck and Bus) by VW (Volkswagen) the real work of the partnership has begun. MAN, with work sites in Munich, Karlsfeld, Dachau and other locales, is a major employer in the greater Munich area. Multiple sources at MAN SE have told The Munich Times that the upper management of VW will take a more obvious active role in the day to day operations at MAN, beginning sometime this spring. VW's Chief Financial Officer, Hans Dieter Pötsch, though mindful of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Honeymoon-over-for-MAN-and-VW&article_id=1185 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Honeymoon-over-for-MAN-and-VW&article_id=1185 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:57:43 GMT As one flies over New York or Chicago they are often struck by the sheer size and height of the buildings that stretch towards the sky. They are multi-layered symbols of America which include wealth, power, innovation and architecture. Tourists crane their necks to get a better look, and in the process give themselves away. Visitors are left with a long-lasting impression, and often a second or third experience does little to temper their enthusiasm and awe. And yet, after all of this concrete and steel, the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Georgia-O%27Keeffe%3A-An-American-Woman-and-Artist&article_id=1183 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Georgia-O%27Keeffe%3A-An-American-Woman-and-Artist&article_id=1183 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:35:24 GMT World's smallest chameleons have been found in Madagascar, with some so small they can stand comfortably on the tip of a match. Researchers led by Frank Glaw, from the Zoological State Collection in Munich, have discovered four new species of miniature chameleons in Madagascar. These new species are among the smallest reptiles known in the world. Their findings are published on the Feb. 15 issue of the open access journal PLoS ONE. World's smallest The new species belong to a genus or group of very small lizards, named Brookesia. The new... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=World%27s-smallest-chameleons-found-in-Madagascar&article_id=1161 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=World%27s-smallest-chameleons-found-in-Madagascar&article_id=1161 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:38:59 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich - EHC Munich was hoping to extend their home game winning streak to six but it just wasn't their night. Michael Wolf scored the opening goal and dished out two assists as the Iserlohn Roosters shut out Munich 5-0. "This was probably our most lopsided loss this year…nothing worked tonight," admitted EHC head coach Pat Cortina. The first period seemed as though Munich would come out with enough energy to beat the Roosters but that would not be the case. Iserlohn, who are a very strong offensive team, were able to take advantage... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Home-Streak-Snapped&article_id=1156 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Home-Streak-Snapped&article_id=1156 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:33:30 GMT Munich - The heavyweight boxing match-up between Dereck 'Del Boy' Chisora and WBC Champion Vitali Klitschko finally came alive on Friday with drama at the pre-fight weigh-in. The two fighters will go toe-to-toe in the ring at the Olympiahalle later tonight and if things were all a bit too sweet and nice until now, Britain's Chisora certainly soured the champions face by slaping him when the two squared up for the final stare-down. "Klitschko is the last person you want to pick a fight... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Big-Payback&article_id=1158 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Big-Payback&article_id=1158 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:46:00 GMT After the winter break Bayern Munich have worryingly slipped two points behind reigning Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table. Bayern's CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge yesterday laid this deficit squarely at the hands (and whistles) of the officials. "I have noticed that referees are making strange decisions at the moment," he claimed. "If Knut Kircher had awarded our fair goal in Hamburg, for example, we wouldn't have lost our lead at the top. I sometimes get the impression that referees... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-crank-up-pressure-on-officials-as-crunch-time-looms&article_id=1153 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-crank-up-pressure-on-officials-as-crunch-time-looms&article_id=1153 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:30:34 GMT Tucked behind the landmark Augustiner's Brewery on Landsberger Street, the Westend Quarter of Munich is growing in both its diversity and vibrancy. Long known as a place where mostly Turks, Greeks and Balkan peoples lived, it has experienced a large influx of young Germans in the last couple years. Yet, it still has a multi-cultural charm displayed in its plentiful Kebab houses, numerous Greek taverns and clubs (public and private), a Greek bakery, great Italian Trattorias, a Croatian restaurant and a plethora of other international establishments. While shopping in a local supermarket, it is not uncommon... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich%27s-Westend-is-no-longer-a-Secret&article_id=1148 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich%27s-Westend-is-no-longer-a-Secret&article_id=1148 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:35:13 GMT "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times..." Charles Dickens OK, OK, it's a bit overstated. But for the people who live in Dachau and Olching the comparisons and contrasts between the two towns are very stark indeed. One of my favorite activities in Munich is biking. Normally I ride south from Munich, towards the mountains and the big lakes. But once in a while, I ride northwest into what the locals call the "Outback". This is the area generally between Freising, Dachau, Augsburg and Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm. On a warm bright sunny Saturday... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-Tale-of-Two-Towns&article_id=1147 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-Tale-of-Two-Towns&article_id=1147 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:27:11 GMT Audi Dome, Munich - There's not many times a team gets another chance, in the same exact situation, and get to actually change a defeat that should have been a victory.  The New England Patriots had the exact situation play out in Super Bowl 46, but could not overcome fate and their loss to the New York Giants from four years ago. Back on January 4th, FC Bayern Basketball came back against ratiopharm ulm, took the lead with seconds left, only to lose on a freak... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-exact-revenge-on-Ulm&article_id=1152 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-exact-revenge-on-Ulm&article_id=1152 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:50:26 GMT Vitali Klitschko - Dereck Chisora Heavyweight Title Fight Preview Munich - This Saturday Britain's Dereck Chisora will enter the ring with a giant of the world heavyweight boxing division.  Not only in physical stature is Vitali Klitschko a huge obstacle but along with his younger brother Wladimir, he's also one of the most dominant boxers the heavyweight division has ever known. The Klitschko brothers have been sharing training facilities in the Austrian mountains in preparation for their title defences.  Vitali defends his WBC belt against Chisora... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stand-and-Deliver&article_id=1157 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stand-and-Deliver&article_id=1157 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:28:00 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - Bayern Munich kept the pressure on Borussia Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga table with a comfortable 2-0 win over an unimaginative 1. FC Kaiserslautern outfit. In a match where Bayern were rarely threatened, they went ahead with a Mario Gomez header inside the 6-yard box from a Franck Ribéry cross in only the 6th minute of the game.  Their second came on the half hour mark when a pinpoint Toni Kroos free kick... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Double-Headers&article_id=1103 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Double-Headers&article_id=1103 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:14:00 GMT 1.FC Kaiserslautern hoping to steal points vs. Bayern Säbener Strasse, Munich - FC Bayern München welcome struggling 1. FC Kaiserslautern, third from bottom in the Bundesliga, to the Allianz Arena on Saturday for a match the Bavarian giants are expected to comfortably win. Bayern are likely to be without midfield linchpin Bastian Schweinsteiger after he suffered an ankle injury in Wednesday's cup match at Stuttgart.  David Alaba will be called in to deputise for the German international. Head... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=We-have-nothing-to-lose&article_id=1102 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=We-have-nothing-to-lose&article_id=1102 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:43:00 GMT Mercedes Benz Stadium, Stuttgart - FC Bayern München put the disappointment of last week's 1-1 draw at Hamburger SV well and truly behind them with a clinical performance to beat VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup quarter final on Wednesday. Goals in each half from Franck Ribéry and ex-Stuttgarter Mario Gomez settled the game. Manager Jupp Heynckes had said before the game that it would only be a matter of time before his side rediscovered their zip in the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Back-to-their-best&article_id=1100 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Back-to-their-best&article_id=1100 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:19:59 GMT Bayern Munich travel to Stuttgart for Cup Match Säbener Strasse, Munich - After Borussia Dortmund's gutsy win in Nuremberg on Friday night sent the champions top of the table, FC Bayern München's Bundesliga campaign faltered again. A 1-1 draw against Hamburger SV on Saturday night was "not enough" according to head coach Jupp Heynckes.  The two points dropped at HSV now leaves the Reds trailing in 2nd place in the table. But while their league form may have left... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Only-a-matter-of-time&article_id=1099 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Only-a-matter-of-time&article_id=1099 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:09:14 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - TSV 1860 took a huge step towards reeling in the leading five teams in the second divison Bundesliga last night with a well deserved 2-0 win over FC Energie Cottbus. Captain Benny Lauth was the man on hand to bag himself a brace, opening the scoring with a leaping header in the 35th minute and then finishing off a solid performance in the 90th with an unstoppable shot from inside the penalty area.  Those goals bring... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lauth-Double-Extends-Lions-Unbeaten-Run&article_id=1098 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lauth-Double-Extends-Lions-Unbeaten-Run&article_id=1098 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:02:45 GMT Grünwalder Strasse, Munich - On Monday evening TSV 1860 Munich and FC Energie Cottbus will play the last of the second division Bundesliga games of matchday 20 after a 6-week winter break.  Results this weekend have been relatively kind to 6th placed 1860 with Greuther Fürth and St Pauli both losing meaning that Reiner Maurer's men could narrow the gap to 5th place to four points should they beat "Die Laussitzer".  Elsewhere at the top, Eintracht Frankfurt and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Picking-Up-Were-They-Left-Off&article_id=1097 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Picking-Up-Were-They-Left-Off&article_id=1097 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:44:10 GMT easyCredit Stadium, Nuremberg - It's a cliché. But this is the sort of stuff championships are made of.  Defending league champions Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Nürnberg played in arctic temperatures Friday night, both sides never really managed to get their engines going. But Dortmund managed to shift gears when it mattered and came through with a solid 2-0 away win, after having failed to do so in their previous five visits here. The goal that eventually sealed the game... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dortmund-away-win-in-Nuremberg-keeps-pressure-on-Bayern&article_id=1096 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dortmund-away-win-in-Nuremberg-keeps-pressure-on-Bayern&article_id=1096 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:55:00 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - Liam Neeson's new movie 'The Grey' is about plane crash survivors escaping killer wolves in the snow.  For FC Bayern München, they probably felt like they were being chased by wolves on a winter's afternoon. Until Liam..., er, Mario Gomez saved them. Gomez scored off his own failed header from a corner kick that VfL Wolfsburg could not clear in the 60th minute, and Arjen Robben finished off the match with a stoppage time goal... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-escape-Wolves%2C-but-still-hunted&article_id=1095 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-escape-Wolves%2C-but-still-hunted&article_id=1095 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:17:43 GMT Olympic Ice Stadium, Munich - Eric Schneider scored two goals and Brandon Dietrich scored the only goal during the penalty shootout as EHC Munich defeated ERC Ingolstadt in a Bavarian Derby match. The two points earned by Munich after winning in penalties keeps them in the thick of the playoff race and extends their win streak to four games.  Ingolstadt saved a point and remain second in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga standings three points behind the Berlin Eagles. From the outset, EHC were playing in front... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-sneak-by-Ingolstadt-in-Derby&article_id=1094 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-sneak-by-Ingolstadt-in-Derby&article_id=1094 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:21:00 GMT Generali Sport Arena, Unterhaching - Generali Haching remain undefeated in the Volleyball Bundesliga by dispatching winless RWE Volleys Bottrop 3-0 (25-18, 25-12, 25-20) Wednesday night. Haching sported their second team on the court against the undermanned Volleys.  Only German international Denis Kalibreda from the regular starters played.  He earned 16 points on the evening and was named MVP of the Match. Bottrop were able to get the first points of each of the first two sets and kept it close till the first technical timeouts.  In the opening set, they were game and battled throughout, despite only dressing six of the seven... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-breeze-by-Bottrop&article_id=1093 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-breeze-by-Bottrop&article_id=1093 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:14:00 GMT Bayern Munich host Wolfsburg on Saturday hoping to start another winning streak FC Bayern Headquarters, Munich - One might forgive FC Bayern München for dwelling on last Friday's 3-1 Bundesliga defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach. A valuable three points dropped to a possible title contender, the ignominy of being doubled by Gladbach for the first time since 1996, and a serious injury to central defender Daniel van Buyten were just three bruises that a battered... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Same-again-please&article_id=1092 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Same-again-please&article_id=1092 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:23:13 GMT The holidays are officially over as the Bundesliga football teams return from their winter break.  The other German leagues - volleyball, hockey, and basketball - never were off.  Bayern Basketball didn't play but the Beko BBL held its All Star Day 2012.  Here's a recap of a busy weekend in local sports. Editor's Note:  TMT Sports would like to take a moment to recognize the coaching career of Joe Paterno, former head coach of the Penn State University Nittany Lions, who passed away... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=1091 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=1091 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:19:46 GMT Ludwigsburg - John Bryant scored 23 points including 10 in the deciding 4th quarter to lead the International team to an 89-84 victory in the Beko BBL All Star Game.  Bryant's performance earned him Most Valuable Player honors and keeps the National team winless in the history of the mid-season exhibition. The National team comprised of German players have never won the All Star Game when matched up against the international stars of the Basketball Bundesliga.  The start of this game had the look... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stars-Shine-for-the-BBL&article_id=1090 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stars-Shine-for-the-BBL&article_id=1090 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:53:17 GMT Olympia Ice Sports Center, Munich - The new year may have started two weeks ago but EHC München can officially ring it in. Martin Buchwieser assisted on the go-ahead goal by Eric Schneider and put the game away minutes later with an empty-netter as EHC defeated the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers 4-2 in the latest edition of a Bavarian Derby for both clubs. The win snaps a four game losing streak for Munich and gives them... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-ice-Tigers%2C-win-4-2&article_id=1089 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-ice-Tigers%2C-win-4-2&article_id=1089 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:46:11 GMT Audi Dome, Munich - FC Bayern Basketball are slowly becoming like their big brother on the football side.  Sold out arena, celeb sightings, highly entertaining games, and international stars.  Oh, and victories. Most of the starting 11 of FC Bayern München were in the stands and they witnessed their mirror image on the court.  German internationals Steffen Hamann and Robin Benzing both scored 16 points as the Ballers dominated EWE Baskets Oldenburg 102-71 in front of a soldout, frenzy crowd Saturday night. From the beginning,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-crush-Oldenburg&article_id=1088 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-crush-Oldenburg&article_id=1088 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:35:41 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, January 8th - EHC Munich coming off of two road losses, had high hopes on winning their first home game of the year against Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg. Munich would not be able to use the home ice advantage and lost tonight 4-2. "in the critical moments of the game they were better than we were," said EHC head coach Pat Cortina. Christoph Höhenleitner was responsible for... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-lose-power-against-Wolfsburg&article_id=1086 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-lose-power-against-Wolfsburg&article_id=1086 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:07:36 GMT Stechert Arena, Bamberg - FC Bayern Basketball lost its sixth consecutive game on the road, this time to the Brose Baskets 89-77. Anthony Tucker scored 23 points and Casey Jacobsen added 18 points by hitting on all 10 of his free-throws to lead the Baskets.  Munich were led by captain Steffen Hamann's 18 points and 8 assists.  Jared Homan scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds but it was not enough to beat the defending Beko BBL champs. The difference in the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-lose-in-Bamberg&article_id=1087 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-lose-in-Bamberg&article_id=1087 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:29:00 GMT ratiopharm arena, Ulm - Keaton Nankivil hit a three-pointer with 1.9 seconds on the clock as ratiopharm ulm defeated FC Bayern Basketball 76-75 in a Beko BBL Bavarian showdown.  Nankivil's game-winner came at the end of a pulsating game that had seven ties or lead changes in the final quarter. After Jonathan Wallace hit a pair of free-throws seconds earlier to give Munich their final lead 75-73, Tommy Mason-Griffin made an errant inbounds pass that Chevon Troutman... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Last-second-shot-ruins-Bayern-comeback&article_id=1085 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Last-second-shot-ruins-Bayern-comeback&article_id=1085 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:29:20 GMT Munich - FC Bayern Basketball are in the middle of their Bavarian portion of the schedule that will decide their immediate future.  The Ballers travel to Ulm this evening and then to Bamberg on Saturday, hoping to win on the road and clinch a spot in the German basketball domestic cup tournament, the DBB Pokal. They split their first two derby matches, losing at Würzburg versus the s.Oliver Baskets before Christmas and then taking care of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-in-the-middle-of-Bavarian-Tour&article_id=1084 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-in-the-middle-of-Bavarian-Tour&article_id=1084 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:09:36 GMT Olympiahalle, Munich - If you were one of the lucky people who got tickets to the sold out derby between EHC Munich and the Augsburg Panthers, you witnessed a game that will not soon be forgotten. Munich played in front of a sold out crowd of 11,000 which surely had an impact on how they played. Goaltender Sebastian Elwing was fortunate enought to be on fire and was able to stop all 24 shots, including a penalty... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-too-much-for-Panthers&article_id=1083 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-too-much-for-Panthers&article_id=1083 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:53:00 GMT Audi Dome, Munich - Steffen Hamann scored 22 points as FC Bayern Basketball defeated BBC Bayreuth 73-65 in a Bavarian derby edition of a Beko BBL game.  Hamann also added 4 assists and 3 steals as he helped Bayern out of an early deficit.  BBC started the game on an 8-0 run but could not stop the Bayern captain from scoring six points and keeping the home side close.  Bayreuth led 21-18 after the first quarter thanks to a buzzer beater by... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hamann-leads-Bayern-to-victory&article_id=1082 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hamann-leads-Bayern-to-victory&article_id=1082 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:20:54 GMT Munich - 'Tis the season to be with family, friends, and neighbors - and that's what's headlining the local sports scene. Both FC Bayern Basketball and EHC Munich ice hockey will host Bavarian derby matches right before the calendar turns.  Bayern will entertain BBC Bayreuth tonight at a sold-out Audi Dome, tip-off at 18:05 live on sport1 TV.  (Editor's note: You can follow the game on Twitter with TMT Sports' Salman Mitha @sal_TMT_sports) EHC and the Augsburg Panthers battle in a sold-out Olympiahalle tomorrow night,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Home-for-the-holidays&article_id=1081 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Home-for-the-holidays&article_id=1081 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:44:01 GMT s.Oliver Arena, Würzburg - Head coach Dirk Bauermann has FC Bayern Basketball playing more confident in the Beko BBL.  Now he has to figure out how to get his team to win on the road. s.Oliver Baskets were able to make the big shots and key defensive plays to hold off Bayern 64-55 in a close Bavarian Derby in front of 3,140 enthusiastic fans.  The Baskets snapped their three game losing streak, and extended Bayern's road woes, who now have lost four in a row away from the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Not-so-good-tidings&article_id=1080 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Not-so-good-tidings&article_id=1080 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:40:49 GMT Munich - FC Bayern Basketball head coach Dirk Bauermann was looking forward to his team's derby showdown today against s.Oliver Baskets. Not only to avenge last year's tough loss in Würzburg during both teams' promotion campaign, but also hoping that his team would be playing well enough into this important early season game. After questionable losses in the Eurocup and on the road against Bremerhaven, Bauermann aimed to win the next two - which they have - and hope it continues today and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dynamite-Derby&article_id=1079 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dynamite-Derby&article_id=1079 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:46:36 GMT Audi Dome, Munich - FC Bayern Basketball may not continue their European season, but they left an impression that the other Beko BBL teams will have to take notice for the remainder of the season. Jared Homan scored 18 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, combining with Chevon Troutman's 13 points and 8 rebounds, and together their toughness solidified the the paint to dominate Cedevita Zagreb 80-65 in the final group match in the Eurocup. The Ballers jumped out to an early 25-17 lead in the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-thump-Zagreb&article_id=1078 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-thump-Zagreb&article_id=1078 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:30:00 GMT Olympiahalle, Munich - Pumping rock and techno music, laser light-shows, scantily clad 'go-go' girls, blazing fire rings, and the testosterone-raged revs of motorbikes.  That means the ADAC SuperCross Cup made its way to Munich this weekend. After the dust settled on the dirt track, Matt Goerke took advantage of a restart in the final heat of the SX1 division, held off the contenders, and earned Sunday's title. His total results from the weekend earned him the "King of Munich", while Frenchman Boris Maillard earned... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drama-on-Dirt&article_id=1077 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drama-on-Dirt&article_id=1077 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:08:01 GMT Audi Dome, Munich - Bayern Basketball head coach Dirk Bauermann kept telling everyone who would listen, that his team is mentally tough, despite the mini-losing streak.  He now has a win as Exhibit A. Jonathan Wallace scored 18 points, including a three-pointer with 2:53 left in the game that gave Bayern the push they needed to hold off TBB Trier 76-70 in front of 5,600 fans Saturday night.  The win improves their record to 8-5 and they move... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-hold-off-Trier&article_id=1076 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ballers-hold-off-Trier&article_id=1076 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:09:00 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - FC Bayern defeated Cologne 3-0 despite being down a man for most of the match and head into the Bundesliga winter break on top of the standings. In the 30th minute, Franck Ribéry took exception to the rough play by Cologne's Henrique Sereno in front of goal and when referee Guido Winkmann did not react, Ribéry got in Sereno's face and the both had words.  Their action earned them both yellow cards, but Ribéry was not satisfied.  He kept talking to Sereno, who... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-clamp-down-on-Cologne&article_id=1075 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-clamp-down-on-Cologne&article_id=1075 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:28:31 GMT (Editor's note: this article was updated Sunday, December 18, 2011 21:34 CET) Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich - Having lost their last 5 games EHC Munich went into this game hoping that it would not turn into 6 losses in a row. The problem was that they were going to be facing the Hamburg Freezers who just so happen to be the third best team in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). The first period was a battle of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-freeze-Hamburg%2C-sting-Hannover&article_id=1074 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-freeze-Hamburg%2C-sting-Hannover&article_id=1074 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:50:14 GMT Bayern Basketball host TBB Trier to stop losing streak Audi Dome, Munich - Bayern Basketball are at a crossroads.   After their elimination from the Eurocup earlier this week in Italy, and then suffering a heartbreaking loss on the road at Bremerhaven, Munich has two choices: Not let the elimination from European competition ruin their domestic season, or allow the disappointment to seep into the morale. Head coach Dirk Bauermann discussed how they are working to get back on track. ... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Searching-for-the-winning-formula&article_id=1072 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Searching-for-the-winning-formula&article_id=1072 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:02:00 GMT Olympic Park, Munich - Heavyweight boxing returns to the Bavarian capital for the first time in five years on February 18, 2012 when Vitali Klitschko will battle Dereck Chisora. Klitschko will defend his WBC championship belt against the British championship fighter at the Olympiahalle, a match slated for 12 rounds. "We are looking forward to another big fight here," exclaimed CEO of Olympic Park Ralph Huber at the press conference officially announcing the fight.  "Next year we will... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Battle-lines-drawn&article_id=1071 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Battle-lines-drawn&article_id=1071 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:38:02 GMT Säbener Strasse, Munich - The holiday season approaches and for FC Bayern München, the only presents that are acceptable have to do with their table position in the Bundesliga and their next opponent in the Champions League.  The real presents do not come until May. When Bayern host 1. FC Cologne at the Allianz Arena on Friday, it may be cold and wet, but there will be warm feelings amongst the players and management knowing that they will enter the second half of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wrapping-early-presents&article_id=1073 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wrapping-early-presents&article_id=1073 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:04:43 GMT Olympic Park, Munich - Hockey teams expect the ice that they skate on to be cold, but not their results. Even before the winter comes to our fair city, EHC München are playing like they are already frozen. EHC have lost 8 of their last 10 matches, including the last five, and that has them down to 10th in the German professional ice hockey league,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-hoping-for-warmer-holiday-season&article_id=1070 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-hoping-for-warmer-holiday-season&article_id=1070 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:33:54 GMT Rodrigo y Gabriela, Munich Backstage Werk, 25th November 2011.Rodrigo Sanches y Gabriela Quintero arrived on stage right on time at Backstage Werk, to warm up the cold evening atmosphere on the 25th November. The German crowd responded enthusiasticly and so set the stage for the evening. The two fast fingered Mexicans, with a music style hard to describe or even put a label on, presented songs from their latest album '11:11', which they have been promoting during their tour, which has already lasted two years.R y G appeared very casual and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rodrigo-y-Gabriela&article_id=1065 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rodrigo-y-Gabriela&article_id=1065 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:59:08 GMT Bayern Munich take advantage of Dortmund draw, clinch tie for 'Fall Championship' Mercedes Benz Arena, Stuttgart - FC Bayern München will enter the winter break top of the Bundesliga table after their 2-1 win Sunday evening at VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund's late 1-1 draw against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.  Former Stuttgart star Mario Gomez repaid his once-supporters by scoring twice, including the game-winner in the second half, after the home side were down a man 30 minutes earlier. Gomez returned to the top... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-brace-trumps-Stuttgart&article_id=1068 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-brace-trumps-Stuttgart&article_id=1068 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:44:30 GMT SGL Arena, Augsburg - Borussia Monchengladbach's plans to finish the first half of the season on top of the Bundesliga table were derailed in the winter rain Saturday afternoon as they slipped up, losing 1-0 to a resurgent FC Augsburg. Jan-Ingwer Callsen Bracker scored on a free-kick in the 51st minute that deflected off the wall and got past goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.  The victory was the second consecutive win at home for Augsburg, and another clean sheet... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Augsburg-reign-in-Gladbach&article_id=1067 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Augsburg-reign-in-Gladbach&article_id=1067 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:11:00 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - TSV 1860 stretched their run of unbeaten games to four with a 3-0 victory over Eintracht Braunschweig (EBS).  Goals from Stefan Aigner, Djorde Rakic and Benny Lauth ensured the points stayed in Munich and TSV leapfrogged EBS in the table. Great work by Rakic up front meant that Kevin Volland was able to provide for Aigner to slot home after a nervous 32 minutes of the game had been played.  In... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Three-Wise-Men-Bring-Festive-Cheer&article_id=1066 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Three-Wise-Men-Bring-Festive-Cheer&article_id=1066 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:49:26 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich - After having lost both games last weekend, EHC Munich was hoping for a win. It turns out that all of Munich's hard work finally paid off in a 4-1 rout of the Cologne Sharks on Friday night. The first period was all Munich from the beginning on. After only 46 seconds Munich's Klaus Kathan set the tone for the game by scoring and giving Munich a 1-0 lead. The Shark's Brett Breitkreuz was obviously frustrated because he won the only one... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-crush-the-Sharks&article_id=1064 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-crush-the-Sharks&article_id=1064 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:26:21 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - Striker Djorde Rakic took just 12.4 seconds to open the scoring for TSV 1860 Munich against previous undefeated Eintracht Frankfurt with his second goal in as many games to spark the Lions to a 2-1 victory over the second Bundesliga leaders. Stefan Aigner pounced on the loose ball wide on the right, drove to the goal line and cut the ball back for Rakic to poke home. The Lions extended their lead in the second half when Kevin Volland fired home after a long... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-End-Eintracht-Unbeaten-Run&article_id=1063 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-End-Eintracht-Unbeaten-Run&article_id=1063 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:21:00 GMT Munich - This Saturday is round 16 of the 2nd Bundesliga season and for TSV 1860 Munich possibly their biggest game of the season so far. Unbeaten table toppers Eintrakt Frankfurt, a team that were relegated from the top flight last season, will make the 400km trip south to Munich.  "The Eagles" are firmly on course to make an instant return back to the premier division of German football next year just as they last did in 2005 - it's... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Any-Which-Veh-but-Lose&article_id=1062 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Any-Which-Veh-but-Lose&article_id=1062 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:55:00 GMT Allianz Arena - Bayern Munich progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League for the fourth year running after a comfortable 3-1 victory over Spanish side Villareal. The Bavarians 11th home win in their last 12 Champions League encounters was never in danger once man-of-the-match Franck Ribery opened the floodgates on just 2 minutes after being played in by the lively Toni... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-sink-%27Yellow-Submarine%27&article_id=1061 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-sink-%27Yellow-Submarine%27&article_id=1061 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:30:46 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich - Coming into the first game after the Deutschland Cup break, EHC Munich went up against a tough ERC Ingolstadt team that just so happens to be in the top 5 in the league. Hoping to use their home ice to their advantage, Munich's hopes were crushed as they lost 3-1 to their neighbors to the north. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Disappointing-losses-for-Munich&article_id=1058 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Disappointing-losses-for-Munich&article_id=1058 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:36:39 GMT December is almost upon us and instead of snow, we're currently experiencing intense bouts of fog in Munich. But we're not letting that dampen our spirits or cloud our vision (ho ho); there's a bunch of exciting events going on in Munich this week. Monday we recommend you check out Bombay Bicycle Club at the Freiheizhalle. The London band released their third studio album in August and are currently on tour in Europe to promote it.  German chanteuse Annett Louisan is at the Kleine Olympiahalle on Monday, if catchy pop tunes are more your style. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=This-week-in-Munich-%3A-Lenny-Kravitz-in-town&article_id=1056 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=This-week-in-Munich-%3A-Lenny-Kravitz-in-town&article_id=1056 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:07:00 GMT Bundesliga title race back on Allianz Arena, Munich - Borussia Dortmund served notice that they will defend their Bundesliga league title and they are not afraid of the Bayern Munich mystique.  Their 1-0 victory in the much anticipated match between the league's top two teams and victories by Borussia Monchengladbach and FC Schalke 04 create a logjam at the top of the table. The match was expected to be an open match between the high-scoring clubs, both chock full... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dortmund-drop-Bayern&article_id=1060 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dortmund-drop-Bayern&article_id=1060 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:03:00 GMT Audi Sport Park, Ingolstadt - TSV1860 survived a nervous final 5 minutes in their game with FC Ingolstadt on Friday evening to sneak away 1-0 in their Bavarian derby match. Serbian forward Djorde Rakic repaid the faith shown in him by Coach Reiner Maurer with the only goal in a very physical encounter. For most of the match the Lions were untroubled by the 2nd Bundesliga strugglers but once the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Djorde-Raks-One-Up&article_id=1059 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Djorde-Raks-One-Up&article_id=1059 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:28:09 GMT Grünwalder Strasse, Munich - Struggling FC Ingolstadt 04 appointed former FSV Frankfurt and Leipzig coach Tomas Oral last week to help turn the club's fortunes around.  Oral could make an immediate impression on Friday evening when his new charges take on local rivals TSV 1860 Munich at the Audi Sport Park. With Ingolstadt currently propping up the 2nd Bundesliga table in 18th place there is much work to do if the new manager is just to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oral-Exam-for-1860&article_id=1055 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oral-Exam-for-1860&article_id=1055 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:23:56 GMT Sheffield band The Crookes hit Munich on Friday for the second time this year (they played to a sell-out crowd at the Atomic Cafe back in May). Noel Gallagher has praised their intelligent lyricism, Steve Lamacq helped catapult them to fame as one of their biggest fans and John McClure from Reverend and the Makers has referred to their songs as "musical genius". Rachel Preece caught up with the four-piece to reflect on a hugely successful 2011 as they look to a promising... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Crookes-%3A-Interview-&article_id=1054 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Crookes-%3A-Interview-&article_id=1054 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:10:15 GMT Former US-president Bill Clinton has written a letter of support for Munich's Amerika Haus, which is planned to close in 2013. In October 2002, Clinton spoke to a full auditorium at the Amerikahaus and has recently written to emphasize the importance of inter-cultural communication in today's very global world. In the letter, Clinton writes that "cultural and educational institutions like the Amerika Haus are vital to building the partnerships and communications we'll need to address our most pressing international issues". In August the Bavarian cabinet announced the planned closure of the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bill-Clinton-in-support-of-Amerika-Haus&article_id=1053 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bill-Clinton-in-support-of-Amerika-Haus&article_id=1053 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:05:25 GMT Audi Dome, Munich - FC Bayern celebrated their return to international basketball competition by opening their Eurocup campaign with a well-deserved win over Italian side Treviso. The Bavarians defeated Benetton Basket 72-62 thanks to an impressive team effort which in the end left no chance to the Italians. Bayern's head coach Dirk Bauermann considers Benetton as the favourite to win the group stage, but they did not manage to prove it at the Audi Dome, as Bayern were... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern%27s-balance-undress-Benetton&article_id=1052 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern%27s-balance-undress-Benetton&article_id=1052 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:31:23 GMT Recently I was having a walk with my family around Marienplatz, the main shopping area in Munich. Accompanied by three little girls (aged 1, 4 and 6), we couldn't possibly miss the annual Christmas window display at Galeria, Munich's premier department store. Every year the store's seasonal display features a different selection of cute animated puppets showing animals engaged in various activities and professions. As you can imagine, both children and adults alike love it and it is a pleasure for parents to answer the often incisive questions which kids can pose.  "Daddy, what is... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Christmas-Carols%2C-Polar-Bears-and-Prostitutes&article_id=1051 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Christmas-Carols%2C-Polar-Bears-and-Prostitutes&article_id=1051 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:11:53 GMT Toronto four-piece Azari & III hit the Feierwerk on Monday 14th November, with their dark disco sounds. The sound channels hedonistic nostalgic house and their debut was released in August of this year to much acclaim (and opened an interesting debate on 'eighties house revival' - are we really recycling culture so quickly?).Support from ice-cool Danes When Saints Go Machine. Kaiser Chiefs are back in Munich this Monday, playing in Backstage at 8pm. You would be forgiven for thinking the Leeds band had split, but... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=This-week-in-Munich&article_id=1041 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=This-week-in-Munich&article_id=1041 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:01:00 GMT SGL Arena, Augsburg - FC Bayern München played up to their 'Goliath' status in the first half, but allowed their underdog neighbors FC Augsburg to believe they could slay the German giants, having to sweat out the final minutes and hold on for a 2-1 win Sunday night. The victory gives Munich 9 wins in 12 league matches and extends Munich's lead in the Bundesliga table to 5 points heading into the international break.  This was... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Derby-Triple-Play&article_id=1050 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Derby-Triple-Play&article_id=1050 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:34:04 GMT Most would agree that the holidays are a joyous occasion, however for some it can be a time of isolation, deep sadness or tragedy.  Such was the 1845 Danish tale by Hans Christian Andersen about The Little Match Girl, now set to music and brought to life as classic ballet by choreographer Heinz Manniegel for the Private Ballet Academy, Benedict-Manniegel. The little match girl begins her methodical steps to the music of Franz Shubert, alternated by soloists Viola Klostermann and Eriko Kogure, and within each step... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Preview---The-Little-Match-Girl-Ballet&article_id=1049 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Preview---The-Little-Match-Girl-Ballet&article_id=1049 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:22:04 GMT Allianz Arena - If 1860 fans were expecting to see a continuation of the solid 3-0 win last time out at Duisburg they were bitterly disappointed by what the Lions gave them today. An early strike from Takashi Inui and an unfortunate own goal from Collin Benjamin put Sechzig severely on the back foot inside the opening twenty minutes. The Lions improved in the second half but Benjamin Lauth nonchalantly missed a dreadfully taken penalty before being allowed time and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Inui-could-do-it&article_id=1048 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Inui-could-do-it&article_id=1048 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:41:47 GMT Over 200 passengers escaped uninjured after a Singapore Airlines plane, a Boeing 777, slid off a runway at Munich international airport and came to rest on an adjoining grass verge.  No emergency evacuation of passengers was required. The flight, SQ327 from Manchester to Singapore, made a scheduled stop in Munich at 12:10 CET.  The plane was due to continue its journey to Singapore at 13:10 but was cancelled due to the seriousness of the incident.  Alternative arrangements were made for passengers to continue their onward journey. Investigations... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Manchester-jet-veers-off-runway-at-Munich-airport&article_id=1047 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Manchester-jet-veers-off-runway-at-Munich-airport&article_id=1047 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:13:29 GMT Ralph Fiennes and Albert Finney are just two of the stars who will join Daniel Craig in the 23rd James Bond movie, Skyfall, it has been revealed. French actress Berenice Marlohe will add glamour to the film, which will be distributed by Sony Pictures (following MGM's bankruptcy in November last year) and eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that Sony registered several domains entitled Skyfall last month. Producer Michael Wilson said that the name for the movie was "the worst kept secret in London". Director Sam Mendes kept discussion over the plot at a minimum,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=James-Bond-23-to-be-called-Skyfall&article_id=1046 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=James-Bond-23-to-be-called-Skyfall&article_id=1046 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:19:39 GMT Many of you will have seen the posters around Munich advertizing the new Lou Reed and Metallica album, Lulu. The bewilderment generated by the bizarre pairing seems to be commonplace. What happens when you cross metal legends with one of the best lyricists of our time? The result is, quite simply, horrific. Based on the work of 20th-century German expressionist playwright Frank Wedekind and including some challenging lyrics from Lou Reed, the idea is esoteric, but without any sense of union. Metallica's melodies do not fit and the unlikely union has missed the mark. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lou-Reed-%26-Metallica-album-%27Lulu%27-worst-album-of-all-time%3F&article_id=1045 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lou-Reed-%26-Metallica-album-%27Lulu%27-worst-album-of-all-time%3F&article_id=1045 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:13:41 GMT The title of the 23rd James Bond movie is set to be released later today. Rumoured to be entitled Skyfall (Sony registered around a dozen URL domain names referring to Skyfall and James Bond last month), the latest installment will feature Daniel Craig for the third time. Spanish actor Javier Bardem has confirmed that he will play a villain in the new movie due to be released in autumn 2012. The film will be directed by Sam Mendes of American Beauty fame, and it has been suggested that... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-James-Bond-film---details-announced-today&article_id=1044 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-James-Bond-film---details-announced-today&article_id=1044 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:34:10 GMT Allianz Arena - Bayern Munich survived a brave comeback from Napoli to virtually seal their passage into the knockout stages of the Champions League. The Bavarians have now won nine consecutive home games in all competitions. A first-half hat-trick from Mario Gomez appeared to have set the record German champions on the way to another routine home victory. Gomez opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a sublime turn and finish past Napoli goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis. Bayern doubled their lead on 23 minutes when Toni Kroos fed goal-hungry 'Super Mario' who slotted home... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-merising%21&article_id=1043 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-merising%21&article_id=1043 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:55:00 GMT Bayern Munich have an added motivation factor with the Champions League final to be staged at the Allianz Arena next May. Coach Jupp Heynckes admits he has already started to dream about winning the Champions League. "I think it is legitimate to think about it [the final] and it spurs my team on to think about that," he said. "But we are in a competition with Manchester United, Barcelona and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Can-Bayern-afford-to-miss-its-own-party%3F&article_id=1042 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Can-Bayern-afford-to-miss-its-own-party%3F&article_id=1042 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:57:21 GMT Around 7000 people converged on Marienplatz on Saturday to oppose the construction of a third runway at Munich Airport. Organisers 'AufgeMUCKt' claimed the event, the first of two such planned demonstrations, was a resounding success and highlighted public opposition to the airport expansion.  They are hoping to acquire 27,000 signatures for a petition to force a referendum on the issue in the Bavarian State Parliament.   Various Green Party politicians spoke at the demonstration and urged Munich citizens to stand behind their push for a public debate on the matter. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=No-to-Third-Airport-Runway&article_id=1040 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=No-to-Third-Airport-Runway&article_id=1040 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:01:36 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - Fresh from a 6-0 drubbing of local rivals FC Ingolstadt in the German Cup, FC Bayern Munich were back to their best in the Bundesliga as they dominated their second successive Bavarian derby. 1. FC Nuremberg were the victims as the league leaders scored four times, whilst claiming their ninth clean sheet of the season in the process. With Bavarian pride on the line the ferocity of the rivalry was already noticeable as the players walked out to a booming atmosphere created by... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Return-to-Normality&article_id=1038 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Return-to-Normality&article_id=1038 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:41:11 GMT After the convincing 6-0 drubbing of minnows Ingolstadt 04 in the German Cup, derby week continues for Bayern Munich as they entertain struggling 1. FC Nuremberg in the Bundesliga. Nuremberg haven't won in the Bavarian capital since March 1992 and have a pitiful record of just one win in 24 games in Munich. The Franconians latest form also fails to inspire confidence going into Saturday's clash, having failed to win in five... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Can-Nuremberg-rally-against-league-leaders%3F&article_id=1036 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Can-Nuremberg-rally-against-league-leaders%3F&article_id=1036 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:48:34 GMT Allianz Arena - From the moment the draw for the 2nd round of the German Cup was made, Bayern Munich would have been licking their lips in anticipation of an easy route into the last sixteen. Meanwhile, the visitors FC Ingolstadt 04, cellar dwellers in the 2nd division, would surely have travelled the 90 kilometres down the A9 motorway to the Allianz Arena with thoughts only of damage limitation against their illustrious hosts from the Bavarian capital. Bayern... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-hit-Ingolstadt-for-six&article_id=1035 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-hit-Ingolstadt-for-six&article_id=1035 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:08:00 GMT The final weekend of October brings summertime to an end. If the crisp morning air hasn't made your eyes sting and if the rouged leaves lining the streets haven't caught your eye, the changing of the clocks will make it official. Summer is over. Bring on snowboarding in the Alps, Christmas markets and Glühwein. And about six months of cold feet, runny noses and slipping in the snow. However, the season brings good concerts and interesting exhibitions - here's a round-up of what Munich has to offer. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=This-Week-in-Munich&article_id=1032 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=This-Week-in-Munich&article_id=1032 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:42:00 GMT Audi Dome, Munich - "Firing on all cylinders" is a phrase used in sports when a team plays at its full potential.  Bayern Basketball did just that in the first half Saturday night, building up a huge lead to extinguish Phoenix Hagen 100-81. Chevon Troutman made an impressive debut with the team, scoring 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting.  Je'Kel Foster also scored 23 points, in total five players scoring in double figures. "We are satisfied that we won tonight," said head coach Dirk Bauermann.  "Everyone witnessed the results from a full week of training without injuries or changes to our lineup, it... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-burn-Phoenix&article_id=1039 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-burn-Phoenix&article_id=1039 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:26:00 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - TSV 1860 finally put an end to their 3-match losing streak by earning a point at home to SC Paderborn 07 in a game memorable more for officiating mistakes than for quality football. The deadlock was broken in the first half with a goal from Kevin Volland who clumsily bundled the ball home at the back post with a combination of his arm, thigh and chest.  Parity was restored in the 82nd minute when Florian Mohr took advantage of some sloppy defending... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Paderborn-Snatch-Late-Point&article_id=1034 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Paderborn-Snatch-Late-Point&article_id=1034 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:27:48 GMT Grünwalder Strasse, Munich - After a relatively successful start to the season, 1860 Munich have found the going tough and have failed to record any points for 3 games.  In stark contrast, their opponents on Friday night are on a roll of 4 straight wins and are undefeated in 7 league games.  More worryingly for Lions fans is that Roger Schmidt's side have conceded just 1 goal in their last 6 matches! We are of course talking about SC Paderborn 07 who... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-looking-for-a-way&article_id=1033 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-looking-for-a-way&article_id=1033 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:08:40 GMT Munich - Generali Haching will host the heavily favored Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo of Italy in their first group match of the Champions League.  First serve tonight 20:00 at the Generali Sport Arena. Playing at home for Haching could be the secret weapon against the three-time European champions and last year's Italian league runner-up. Last year the Bavarians won all three of their group matches played in Unterhaching.  And this year, Haching have yet to lose a set at home and have won all their league matches to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-face-huge-Italian-job&article_id=1031 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-face-huge-Italian-job&article_id=1031 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:49:30 GMT The first weekend with all the local teams in action, our sports staff was busy covering the events.  Here's your Weekend Wrap. Editor's note:  Before we get into the results, TMT Sports offers condolences to the family of IndyCar racer Dan Wheldon who died Sunday after a horrific crash on the 11th lap of the Honda Indy 300 at the Las Vegas Motorspeedway.  The race was suspended, however the remaining drivers honored the 33-year-old Englishman with a five lap salute.  The 16-time winner on the race circuit leaves behind a wife and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=1030 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=1030 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:43:31 GMT Allianz Arena - Bayern Munich moved five points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a 4-0 trouncing of second division champions Hertha Berlin. Mario Gomez started their fourth consecutive home rout, with further goals from Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger making it 3-0 to the hosts within the opening 13 minutes. Franck Ribery was again in inspired form and the diminutive French diva had a hand in all four Bayern goals. 'Super Mario' Gomez opened the scoring in the fifth minute when he latched onto Ribery's through-ball, beat... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=First-we-take-Man-City%2C-then-we-take-Berlin&article_id=1029 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=First-we-take-Man-City%2C-then-we-take-Berlin&article_id=1029 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:30:11 GMT Allianz Arena - Bayern Munich will look to maintain their lead at the top of the Bundesliga against current 2nd division champions Hertha Berlin. The record German champions' run of ten consecutive wins in all competitions was halted a fortnight ago with a 0-0 draw at Hoffenheim but, with the chasing pack stumbling (Werder Bremen and Borussia Moenchengladbach both lost), the point was enough to stretch their lead to three points. Bayern host Hertha Berlin who have already upset... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Robben-set-for-more-R-%26-R-as-injury-jinx-strikes-again&article_id=1027 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Robben-set-for-more-R-%26-R-as-injury-jinx-strikes-again&article_id=1027 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:45:02 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich - After losing their last game on the road EHC Munich had hoped to win at home but luck would just not have it. Munich lost to the Krefeld Penguins 3-2 after a shootout in front of 3,038 fans. In the first period both teams played like they wanted to win. As luck would have it the Penguins' Francois Méthot would be the first to score, giving the visitors hope that they might be able to beat Munich at home. The second period was chock-full 'o... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-suffer-disappointing-loss&article_id=1028 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-suffer-disappointing-loss&article_id=1028 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:04:00 GMT Audi Dome, Munich - Bayern Basketball may have signed new players to survive in the Beko BBL, but it was the old guard that helped Bayern Basketball hold off the hard-charging WALTER Tigers Tübingen 86-77. Last year's core of Aleksandar Nadjfeji scored 16 points to lead all scorers, Jonathan Wallace and Darius Hall added 13 and 11 points respectively to earn the newly promoted side their second home win. "The guys who were here last year, they are doing a great job," said head coach Dirk Bauermann.  The key was the team's energy guy, Hall who provided the opening sparks to help the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Ballers-tame-Tigers%2C-86-77&article_id=1025 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Ballers-tame-Tigers%2C-86-77&article_id=1025 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:45:57 GMT Generali Sport Arena, Unterhaching - Generali Haching were able to get their third win in a row in the German Volleyball Bundesliga, as they beat Moerser SC 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-12). Haching's victory was never in question. The match only took 1 hour and 10 minutes. It was simply a perfect performance which pleased Haching head coach Mihai Paduretu. He also had the possibility to play some of the younger stars like Simon Hirsch and Tom Strohbach. Christian Dünnes was once again the top scorer, this time with 14 points, and Denis... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-cage-Eagles&article_id=1026 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-cage-Eagles&article_id=1026 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:44:05 GMT Munich - Generali Haching will host Moerser SC at the Generali Sport Arena Wednesday in the Volleyball Bundesliga. First serve at 19:30. The visiting Eagles lost their first game at home against CV Mitteldeutschland 3-1, while Haching were able to win their first two games of the season. Haching's head coach Mihai Paduretu knows that his team has to improve. "We have to work in training. The season is long and tomorrow we absolutely want to get a victory." Moerser SC will be missing some key players for the match... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-host-the-Eagles&article_id=1024 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-host-the-Eagles&article_id=1024 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:40:09 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum - Swinging derby last night between EHC München and the Straubing Tigers. After two defeats in a row, EHC managed a 2-1 victory after a penalty shootout, resuming the climb to the summit where they left off. In the first period EHC started to charge with an excellent play in center and constant presence in front of the opponent's goal. Munich scored the first goal just 6:45 minutes in the opening period, thanks to the excellent play of Klaus Kathan and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lie-of-the-Tiger&article_id=1022 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lie-of-the-Tiger&article_id=1022 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:05:00 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, October 3 -  After winning their game in overtime 4-3 against Iserlohn Roosters on September 29th, EHC Munich went on the road to face league leaders Adler Mannheim. The game ended 4-3, but this time with Munich losing. Going into tonight's game Munich was hoping that they could pull out a win against Cologne Sharks after the narrow defeat against Mannheim, but it was not meant to be.   The first period was filled with power plays and fouls but no one could manage to score. The first period ended 0-0 with fans... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-slides-to-second-defeat-in-a-row&article_id=1020 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-slides-to-second-defeat-in-a-row&article_id=1020 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:57:17 GMT Generali Sport Arena, Unterhaching - Generali Haching started the new season with an impressive victory over defending league champion VfB Friedrichshafen 3-1 (20-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-20). The beginning of the match was even for both clubs.  At the first technical timeout, VfB led 8-7. The visitors built a lead thanks to a very good block and defense.  Zoran Jovanovic and Milos Vermic made the difference to help their team win the first set 25-20. The second set was an excellent head-to-head match. Haching led the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching%27s-Surprise&article_id=1021 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching%27s-Surprise&article_id=1021 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:50:39 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - TSV 1860 München's poor run of form continued on Sunday when they were comfortably beaten at home by Dynamo Dresden.  Two first half goals by Frenchman Mickael Pote put Dresden in the comfort zone.  From then on The Lions had an uphill struggle on their hands. Things went from bad to worse for 1860 when 10 minutes into the second half Stefan Buck was sent off for pulling on Pote's shirt when he was clean through on goal, leaving the home side... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pote-nt-Dynamo-Shock-Lackluster-Lions&article_id=1019 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pote-nt-Dynamo-Shock-Lackluster-Lions&article_id=1019 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:21:20 GMT After a disappointing European Championship for Germany, the Volleyball Bundesliga is back. The upcoming season could be a revolutionary one, as the offseason transfer market may lead to a power shift. VfB Friedrichshafen's supremacy could be threatened, not by their main rivals Generali Haching, but newly anointed power, BERLIN RECYCLING Volleys. The club from the capital city heavily reinforced their team, by signing three players from Haching - Roko Sikiric, Paul Carroll and Thomas Kmet. Along with other targeted signings, they will... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Serve%27s-Up%21&article_id=1018 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Serve%27s-Up%21&article_id=1018 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:59:37 GMT Grünwalder Strasse, Munich - Promoted side Dynamo Dresden come to Munich hoping to be the first side to take any points away from the Allianz Arena when they face TSV 1860 on Sunday afternoon. Dynamo are one of the most successful teams from the former East Germany and boast Matthias Sammer as one of their notable former players. So far this season Dynamo have lost all 4 of their away games whilst Rainer Maurer's 1860 have a perfect... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Keep-the-Party-Going&article_id=1017 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Keep-the-Party-Going&article_id=1017 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:06:25 GMT Allianz Arena - Mario Gomez continued his hot streak with two first-half goals as Bayern Munich showed their Champions League pedigree with an impressive 2-0 defeat of Manchester City. The game might have taken a different course had former City defender Jerome Boateng been penalised for cumbersome first-half challenges on David Silva and Micah Richards in the box. The German defender's dubious challenge on Silva during the opening exchanges looked especially worthy of a spot-kick. If the Spanish... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tevez-%27toys%27-as-Gomez-double-strike-sinks-City-&article_id=1016 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tevez-%27toys%27-as-Gomez-double-strike-sinks-City-&article_id=1016 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT Amid the frivolity and frothy masses of the Oktoberfest, match day two of the Champions League has thrown up a mouth-watering clash as Bayern Munich take on Manchester City at the Allianz Arena. Vastly experienced European heavyweights and 4-time winners Bayern approach their 151st game in the competition against Premier League visitors embarking on their debut campaign. It is a tie which immediately caught the eye when the group stage draw was made last month and confirms City's new-found status amongst... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Citizens-arrest-in-Munich%3F&article_id=1015 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Citizens-arrest-in-Munich%3F&article_id=1015 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:58:41 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich - After winning their game against the DEG Metro Stars 5-2 Friday night on the road, EHC München won tonight against the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers 2-0 in front of 2,585 fans.  Not only was this a victory in a Bavarian derby against their rivals from Nuremberg, it was EHC's first home victory of the young season. Munich came out playing strong and hard. The fast paced tempo allowed Christian... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-ice-the-Tigers&article_id=1014 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-ice-the-Tigers&article_id=1014 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:33:07 GMT Trolli Arena, Fürth - The sun was shining, the sky was blue, but it was a miserable afternoon for 1860 Munich when they travelled to northern Bavaria today, losing 2-0 to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. After having defender Kai Bülow sent off in only the 13th minute it was always going to be an uphill struggle for the Lions. The goals came from Christopher Nöthe in the first half and a wonderful second half strike from Bernd Nehrig which earned Fürth a comfortable... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dirty-F%FCrth-make-10-man-Lions-Hurt&article_id=1013 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dirty-F%FCrth-make-10-man-Lions-Hurt&article_id=1013 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:45:36 GMT Starting December, 11 2011, prices for public transportation will increase, announced the transportation authority of Munich (MVG - Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft). The MVG are responsible for the underground trains, bus and tram transportation and S-Bahn ticketing. They usually raise the prices around Christmas or Easter.One way, multi-ride stamp card, and bicycle ticket prices will stay the same. This time it's the monthly, weekly or daily passes - or 'Zeitkarten' - that will increase almost 3.2%.Other tickets that will increase in price include the Isarcard, a very popular ticket that will cost almost 1.50 Euro more per passenger,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Public-transportation-getting-more-expensive&article_id=1012 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Public-transportation-getting-more-expensive&article_id=1012 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:11:46 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - As millions of visitors toast the special brew at the Oktoberfest, the rest of the league is becoming drunk from FC Bayern München and their current unbeatable form. Thomas Müller and Daniel van Buyten each scored a goal in the first 20 minutes, and that was enough for Bayern to control the match, defeat Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-0, and set their sights on bigger fish on Tuesday. "The early lead came at the right time," said Munich... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Strike-Early%2C-Cruise-to-Victory&article_id=1011 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Strike-Early%2C-Cruise-to-Victory&article_id=1011 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:30:33 GMT Munich - In April of this year then Bayer 04 Leverkusen coach Jupp Heynckes brought his 'Works Team' to town knowing that a win for his side would potentially serve a fatal blow to his future employer's (FC Bayern) Champions League hopes. The visitors, cruelly christened "Neverkusen" due to their inability to turn their slick passing football into titles and silverware, were second best throughout against a clinically efficient Bayern side and slumped to a crushing 5-1 defeat. Most of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-burning-up-the-Bundesliga&article_id=1010 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-burning-up-the-Bundesliga&article_id=1010 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:55:06 GMT Grünwalder Strasse, Munich - Another Bavarian derby day on Sunday approaches as TSV 1860 München prepare to face the leaders in the Bundesliga second division SpVgg Greuther Fürth at Trolli Arena.  At fortress Allianz Arena 'Die Lowen' are unstoppable having scored 13 goals in 4 matches, conceding just two.  That record makes them the best home team in the lower division so far this season with maximum points taken.  But it's a different story away from home. ... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Derby-Showdown-in-Franconia&article_id=1009 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Derby-Showdown-in-Franconia&article_id=1009 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:19:05 GMT Southern Bavaria received third place Tuesday in the 'German happiness rating'. The least happy are the people in Thüringen.  Franconia which is in northern Bavaria made fourth place. The research is based on a survey from the Institute of Demoskopie Allensbach. The researchers considered various factors such as income, job, family, health and culture into consideration. Bavaria has the strongest economy, which evidently influences satisfaction in life. The gross income is around 61,000 Euros per household in Bavaria. It is the richest state in the country, according to this study. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarians-are-happier-than-elsewhere-in-Germany&article_id=1008 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarians-are-happier-than-elsewhere-in-Germany&article_id=1008 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:25:02 GMT Munich - Party time at the Oktoberfest, as the beer is flowing.  Party time for the Munich football clubs, as the victories keep coming.  Here's your wrap of the local pro action. Bayern continue their hot start- The home opening loss seems so far away.  After conceding the one goal in the first match (and so far only loss) of the season, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has not conceded a goal in all competitions and that continued Sunday.  Neuer helped FC... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Football-Dominate-Sunday&article_id=1004 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Football-Dominate-Sunday&article_id=1004 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:29:20 GMT Munich - Party time at the Oktoberfest, as the beer is flowing.  Party time for the Munich football clubs, as the victories keep coming.  Here's your wrap of the local pro action. Lions strike early and often - First, the good news.  TSV 1860 München have Kevin Volland and he is a scoring machine.  On Sunday at a wet Allianz Arena, he scored twice, almost added a third goal, as 1860 humbled FSV Frankfurt 4-0. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Football-Dominate-Sunday&article_id=1006 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Football-Dominate-Sunday&article_id=1006 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:29:20 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich - After winning their first game of the season against the Krefeld Penguins 4-2 Friday night on the road, EHC München were hoping to win back-to-back games in their season home opener. Unfortunately that was not the case. The Hanover Scorpions blew out Munich 3-0 in front of 2,578 fans. It was the beginning of the end when the Scorpions scored a goal... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Scorpions-sting-EHC-Munich&article_id=1002 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Scorpions-sting-EHC-Munich&article_id=1002 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:19:48 GMT Grünwalder Strasse, Munich - After a disappointing defeat suffered against St. Pauli last weekend, TSV 1860 München come back to the Allianz Arena today, where they will try to continue their positive home streak. The Lions have not lost at home in the last eight matches (six Ws, two draws) and a win would be important to get back on track. 1860 current sit seventh in the table, six points... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860%3A-Home-Sweet-Home%3F&article_id=1001 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860%3A-Home-Sweet-Home%3F&article_id=1001 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:14:31 GMT 178th Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend Munich - The annual celebration of beer, beer and more beer 'taps' off this weekend.  Last year, over 7 million liters of beer were served.  The trend is expected to continue, tent organizers are expected to continue to break records. Over 500,000 roasted chickens, close to 70,000 knuckles of pork and 119 oxen are expected to be consumed over the next 3 weeks. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Prosit%21%21&article_id=996 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Prosit%21%21&article_id=996 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:08:24 GMT EHC München 2011/2012 Season Preview Munich - The puck drops on the German hockey season tonight and EHC München hope for a better start to this year than the way they finished last year. After having a decent 2010/2011 season, their first in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), EHC made it to the playoffs. With high hopes and a pretty decent record, Munich looked like they might be able to make a deep run in the post-season. Unfortunately, they were... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Face-Off%21%21&article_id=995 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Face-Off%21%21&article_id=995 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:55:26 GMT Technical failure led to crash of propeller planeHildesheim - A man from Pullach was killed late Wednesday evening when his Piper PA propreller airplane crashed shortly after taking off.  Witnesses say the twin-engine plane took off but could not gain altitude.  The pilot attempted to turn around and land the aircraft, however lost control and crashed near the airport at a nearby compost factory facility.The 43-year-old man was the only passenger on board. He was hoping to return to the Munich area after a business trip to Lower Saxony.  He died immediately upon crashing.Police... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Man-Dies-in-Plane-Crash&article_id=999 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Man-Dies-in-Plane-Crash&article_id=999 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:26:19 GMT Wife witnesses husband's fall to his deathInzell - A couple who had lost their way from their mountain biking tour, decided to take a route that was suggested on the Internet but in actuality was not suitable for riding.  The riders had to either carry or push their bikes on the "Plattinger Path".  The 38-year-old husband suddenly lost his footing and fell over 150 meters to his death. His wife looked on with horror as she lost her husband.  Mountain rescue could not get to him and his body was recovered by helicopter. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mountain-Biker-Dies-in-Bavarian-Alps&article_id=998 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mountain-Biker-Dies-in-Bavarian-Alps&article_id=998 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:12:33 GMT 61-year-old man from Rosenheim drowns English Garden, Munich - A body of a dead man was found Sunday morning in the Eisbach that flows through the popular park in the city.  An investigation revealed that the victim was from Rosenheim and his wife had filed a missing persons report when he did not return home. A coroner's report indicated that the man has suffered from a cardiovascular event and fell into the water. Officials have not found any evidence of foul play, or if this was a suicide. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Body-Found-in-Eisbach&article_id=997 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Body-Found-in-Eisbach&article_id=997 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:00:31 GMT The Klitschko reign of dominance in the heavyweight boxing division remains unchanged after elder brother Vitali comfortably dispatched with Polish challenger Tomasz Adamek in Wroclaw on Saturday night. In the 10th round the referee decided to put an end to the brutal punishment that Adamek was absorbing and with it an end to his world title challenge. It was a courageous effort from Adamek who was largely unable to avoid the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pole-axed&article_id=1007 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pole-axed&article_id=1007 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:33:00 GMT September 11, 2001.  America's current generation's Pearl Harbor or Kennedy Assasination.  An event witnessed around the globe.  It was a day when terror hit every corner of the world. U.S. Consul-General, Munich, Conrad R. Tribble has been a diplomat for the past 24 years and served in many posts around the world.  He sat down with The Munich Times to discuss his 9/11 experience, the measures of public diplomacy taken by the U.S. after the attack, and where we are today. Download the podcast here. The Munich Times would... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Munich-Times-Remembers-9%2F11&article_id=977 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Munich-Times-Remembers-9%2F11&article_id=977 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:53:00 GMT Allianz Arena - Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga after a 7-0 demolition job of a woeful SC Freiburg side. Mario Gomez continued his recent goal-scoring frenzy with four goals and has now struck eight times in his last three Bundesliga outings. Gomez opened the goal-fest on eight minutes after being neatly played in by his German international colleague Toni Kroos. Man-of-the match Franck Ribery then vibrantly started running proceedings, adding a delightful... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-Goal-Fest-as-Bayern-thrash-Freiburg&article_id=993 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-Goal-Fest-as-Bayern-thrash-Freiburg&article_id=993 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:53:41 GMT Deutsche Bahn, the transportation and logistics company that runs the S-Bahn, presented plans on Friday to the Federal Railway Authority to build a second main line. The current main line runs between Ostbahnhof station on the east side of town to Pasing in the west.  Construction, normal rush hour traffic, and emergency issues are major causes of delays that frustrate the almost 800,000 passengers daily.  A new line would alleviate some of the bottleneck. The Federal Railway Authority, or EBA (Eisenbahnbundesamt), is the supervisory authority for railroad traffic and infrastructure companies, mainly... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-S-Bahn-Line-Between-Ostbanhof-and-Pasing%3F&article_id=989 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-S-Bahn-Line-Between-Ostbanhof-and-Pasing%3F&article_id=989 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:17:14 GMT As Oktoberfest nears, local cities and counties hold their respective fairs leading up to the big kickoff next weekend.  As expected, there is family fun with pony rides, roller coasters and carousel rides. However a "Volksfest" in Hemau (Oberpfalz) took a horrific turn when three young girls got on a carousel; their compartment broke off and they were severly injured.  An eyewitness reported that the compartment was hanging by the ropes after the metal protection broke off and then screams could be heard. One girl was thrown from the compartment as it hit... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Girls-Thrown-From-Carousel-at-Fair&article_id=986 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Girls-Thrown-From-Carousel-at-Fair&article_id=986 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:51:03 GMT After waiting a mammoth 37 games to return to the dizzy heights of the top of the Bundesliga, you would expect record champions Bayern Munich to be in no mood to let their elevated status slip against unfancied SC Freiburg. The visitors from Breisgau have made an ordinary start to the season - notching only a solitary win (3-0 v Wolfsburg) - but can boast the Bundesliga's current joint top scorer in their ranks. Papiss Demba Cissé has fired four league goals to head the charts alongside Bayern's Mario Gomez and Schalke's striker... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Robben-rested%3F&article_id=987 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Robben-rested%3F&article_id=987 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:39:11 GMT Munich - Starting Sunday, leaders of the world's religions will gather here as part of the "International Meetings for Peace" and will commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 together with the ceremony at Ground Zero. Political leaders will also join the conference, including German President Christian Wulff, who will give the opening speech, Bavarian Minister President Horst Seehofer and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who will speak on Monday at the Plenary Assembly. This year's conference is called "Bound to Live Together. Religions and Cultures in Dialogue" and is sponsored by the community of Sant'Egidio and the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=World%27s-Religious-Leaders-Gather-in-Munich&article_id=983 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=World%27s-Religious-Leaders-Gather-in-Munich&article_id=983 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:23:18 GMT In the past, one had to tread carefully on the streets of Munich, making sure not to step into dog excrement.  Lately though, some people have come to expect that same animal waste to be delivered in the mail. Since August, Post and Police officials have been on the lookout for a person who has deposited dog waste in 14 mailboxes near the S6 line: three times in the Starnberg area, 7 occasions in Planegg and Krailling, once in Guating, and only last week three times in Pasing. The culprit deposits bags of 'dog poop' along with an... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Public-Mailboxes-Targeted&article_id=990 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Public-Mailboxes-Targeted&article_id=990 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:52:50 GMT This Saturday 40-year-old WBC Heavyweight World Champion Vitali Klitschko will take on highly rated Polishman Tomasz Adamek in defense of his WBC belt. This fight will be the first event to be held in the newly built Stadion Miejski in Wroclaw, Poland and for 34-year-old Adamek, a former cruiserweight world champion, it's a chance at the world title in front of 40,000 fans in his home country. For Dr. Ironfist (the nickname for Klitschko because of his powerful punch and for having attained a PH.D. in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Vital-i-Signs-Look-Good&article_id=988 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Vital-i-Signs-Look-Good&article_id=988 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:04:03 GMT Laim - A 28-year-old student ran a red light early Monday morning and caused a three-car accident at the corner of Gotthard Strasse and Fürstenrieder Strasse. The student was driving on Gotthard Strasse towards the outskirts of Munich, ran the light and entered the intersection with his Volkwagen Polo, and collided with a BMW headed north on Fürstenrieder and a small truck headed south.  Traffic was held up for one hour. The student suffered a severe concussion and was taken to a nearby hospital.  The 32-year-old BMW driver suffered... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Driver-runs-Red-Light%2C-Causes-Accident&article_id=982 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Driver-runs-Red-Light%2C-Causes-Accident&article_id=982 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:55:00 GMT Munich, Sendling - The never ending battle for our city's streets - between cars, pedestrians and bike riders - took a deadly turn when a 75-year-old male was pushed to the ground by a biker after an argument and died. On Tuesday, retiree Fritz Ebel and his wife, Sylvia, 79, were leaving a local restaurant and because of construction, were walking on the sidewalk area that both pedestrians and bikers had to share.  Signs are posted in the construction zone, that bikers must not ride through... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cyclist-Kills-Pedestrian-over-Right-of-Way&article_id=985 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cyclist-Kills-Pedestrian-over-Right-of-Way&article_id=985 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:17:00 GMT In the latest episode of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Larry David has to decide if he will support an inventor with his latest creation - a "Car Periscope", which is the title of episode 8. The periscope proves to be helpful as Larry and the gang want to navigate the rough streets of NYC and check the flow of traffic.  It's too bad the writers could not use such device to foresee the flow of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Curb%3A-Lack-of-Vision&article_id=976 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Curb%3A-Lack-of-Vision&article_id=976 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:35:45 GMT Munich - Over the past years, our fair city has started to offer more top level professional sports than just football.  Ice hockey.  Basketball.  Volleyball.  Golf.  And there's always been top level skiing and other winter sport offerings. But there is a sport that has not yet invaded the professional scene in the Bavarian capital - handball.  For some sports fans, handball is a sport that shows up every four years in the Olympics. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Handball-invades-Munich&article_id=975 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Handball-invades-Munich&article_id=975 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:40:45 GMT TMT is looking for writers, contact us if interestedOfficial launch date for the newspaper and website still TBDDo you have a story for TMT? Submit it here http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ticker-Headlines&article_id=974 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ticker-Headlines&article_id=974 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:49:30 GMT Kevin Volland brace helps Lions tame Berlin Allianz Arena, Munich - TSV 1860 München took a giant stride up the table today as they planted themselves confidently into fourth place with a 3-1 win at home to 1.FC Union Berlin. (Editor's note: after FC Energie Cottbus' draw Monday night, 1860 are now 5th in the Bundesliga second divsion.) Kevin Volland was the hero of the day, scoring two and then turning provider when he set up Stefan Aigner... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Voll-Speed-Ahead%21&article_id=971 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Voll-Speed-Ahead%21&article_id=971 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:52:20 GMT Kevin Volland brace helps Lions tame Berlin Allianz Arena, Munich - TSV 1860 München took a giant stride up the table today as they planted themselves confidently into fourth place with a 3-1 win at home to 1.FC Union Berlin. (Editor's note: after FC Energie Cottbus' draw Monday night, 1860 are now 5th in the Bundesliga second divsion.) Kevin Volland was the hero of the day, scoring two and then turning provider when he set up Stefan Aigner... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Voll-Speed-Ahead%21&article_id=979 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Voll-Speed-Ahead%21&article_id=979 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:52:20 GMT (updated August 28 23:20) Grünwalderstrasse, Munich - A big city duel is scheduled today at Allianz Arena as TSV 1860 Munich will host 1. FC Union Berlin, kickoff at 13:30. The main goal for the Bavarians will be to earn three points. After the defeat suffered one week ago in Düsseldorf, Munich's head coach Reiner Maurer wants his team to return their winning ways. "We want 12 points in the table, so that we... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-look-for-a-win-to-keep-the-pace&article_id=970 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-look-for-a-win-to-keep-the-pace&article_id=970 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:08:35 GMT Der Club move up table while Bayern gaining momentum in Bundesliga easyCredit Stadium, Nuremberg - Alexander Esswein came into the match in the 60th minute and minutes later scored the only goal in the first Bavarian Derby of the Bundesliga season, as 1.FC Nürnberg beat FC Augsburg 1-0. In a match void of any offensive flow, Esswein made a run on the left side, with some fancy dribbling turning around the defender Gibril... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nuremberg-beat-Augsburg-in-Derby-Snore&article_id=969 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nuremberg-beat-Augsburg-in-Derby-Snore&article_id=969 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:06:02 GMT Nuremberg host Augsburg while Bayern Munich travel to take on Kaiserslautern Munich - Over the past season, the Bundesliga top flight has only had two Bavarian Derby matches per season.  With the promotion of FC Augsburg, that number will triple this season.  And the first one is this weekend, as the Augsburg side will travel to northern Bavaria (known as Franconia) to take on 1.FC Nürnberg. Both teams started off the season well, Nuremberg with a 1-0 win at Hertha... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-Derby-Clash-in-Franconia&article_id=968 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-Derby-Clash-in-Franconia&article_id=968 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:43:40 GMT In the latest episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Larry David plans to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.  He may have to buy a ticket to visit the legends of this game, but he continues to prove his worth as an entry into comedy's best ever. Larry's adventures in "The Bi-Sexual" include battling with Rosie O'Donnell once again.  This time they try to romance the same woman.  The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Curb%3A-Hall-of-Fame-Worthy&article_id=967 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Curb%3A-Hall-of-Fame-Worthy&article_id=967 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:14:27 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - Bayern Munich made massive strides up the Bundesliga table on Saturday with a 5-0 demolition of a desolate Hamburger SV side (HSV). The convincing win takes FCB up to second spot - though Mainz and Hanover 96 can overtake them on Sunday. Ex-HSV defender Daniel van Buyten, preferred to Jerome Boateng in the starting line-up, opened the goal-fest with a soaring header on 13 minutes from Arjen Robben's free-kick. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=5-Star-Bayern-devour-Hamburger-SV&article_id=965 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=5-Star-Bayern-devour-Hamburger-SV&article_id=965 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:20:07 GMT SGL Arena, Augsburg - FC Augsburg 07 went down 2-0 against a very well organised Hoffenheim outfit. Ryan Babel opened the scoring after just 5 minutes with a clinical strike on the edge of the penalty area after a mazy run. He coolly slotted the ball in low across goalkeeper Simon Jentzsch. Augsburg were awarded a penalty in the 58th minute that Sascha Mölders took far too casually and was saved easily by Tom Starke who correctly guessed the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Augsburg-Hassled-by-the-Hoff&article_id=964 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Augsburg-Hassled-by-the-Hoff&article_id=964 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:07:27 GMT The much anticipated TV series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" returned for its eighth season earlier this summer, and it was worth the wait.  After six episodes, it is clear that Larry David has not lost a step after hitting a high last season. Season 7 focused on David and his longtime friend and collaborator Jerry Seinfeld bringing back the cast of the highly successful comedy show that they both created, "Seinfeld".  The season... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Start-Spreading-the-News&article_id=963 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Start-Spreading-the-News&article_id=963 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:35:32 GMT (article updated Saturday, August 20, 23:35 CET) Munich - TSV 1860 Munich's winning streak found its end in Düsseldorf, as the Lions suffered a 3-1 defeat against Fortuna. We all knew that it would be a tough test for the Bavarians and indeed it was. 1860 could not gain their fifth win in a row in all the competitions because their opponents proved themselves simply better on their home field. Thanks to this win the hosting team was able to equal their record of consecutive home games without a defeat, 17 precisely, a feat they managed to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tripped-Up&article_id=966 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tripped-Up&article_id=966 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:18:11 GMT Munich - In Spain we have the famous "El Clasico" between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Germany's equivalent is "Der Klassiker" between Bundesliga stalwarts FC Bayern Munich and Hamburger SV (HSV).The Bavarians have won only two out of the last eight matches against the six-time Bundesliga champions. However, the visitors from the Elbe will still be smarting from their last journey to the Allianz Arena in March earlier this year. A 6-0 capitulation, including an... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=FC-Hollywood-to-topple-Dinosaur&article_id=961 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=FC-Hollywood-to-topple-Dinosaur&article_id=961 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:14:51 GMT Bundesliga Second Division Preview Grünwalder Strasse, Munich - Euphoria is starting to spread into the TSV 1860 München fanbase after the Lions' recent four consecutive wins in all competitions, which did not only bring points, but also delight to the fans with a very spectacular way of playing. Thoughts of a promotion to the top flight does not seem to be a taboo anymore, as it was in the last seasons. TSV's ambitions will... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-ready-to-roar-on-the-road&article_id=960 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-ready-to-roar-on-the-road&article_id=960 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:48:55 GMT Munich - Two games into their debut season in Germany's premier league and FC Augsburg remain unbeaten. The two points earned so far is the reward for the stalemate at home to Sport-Club Freiburg on the opening weekend, and away to Kaiserslautern last weekend.  Further encouragement will be garnered by the fact they have scored 3 goals already and are putting up a real fight against more fancied sides. This weekend sees head coach Jos Luhukay's side take on 1899... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=On-Moelders-Shoulders&article_id=959 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=On-Moelders-Shoulders&article_id=959 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:24:11 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - FC Bayern beat a woefully ineffective FC Zurich side 2-0 in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday night. The prestigious 2012 Champions League Final is to be staged in Munich. Bayern went into the tie under pressure not to miss out on qualification to its own party. The Bavarians, finalists in 2010, went ahead through Bastian Schweinsteiger's eighth-minute header from Arjen Robben's cross. The floodgates should then... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Swiss-Roll-Over&article_id=958 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Swiss-Roll-Over&article_id=958 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:54:43 GMT Säbener Strasse, Munich - It is not often a club faces a crossroad so early in a season, but for FC Bayern München, their troubles from last season have come back to haunt them early in this campaign. The Reds host FC Zürich Wednesday evening in the UEFA Champions League playoffs at the Allianz Arena.  Kickoff of the first leg is 20:45.  The return match is next week... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-face-early-title-test&article_id=957 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-face-early-title-test&article_id=957 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:50:43 GMT 1860 Munich riding high after third consecutive league win Allianz Arena, Munich - Daniel Halfar turned on the magic for TSV 1860 München again today by coolly slotting home 2 first half goals in their 4-0 thrashing of FC Erzgebirge Aue. Captain Benjamin Lauth added goal number three midway through the second half before substitute Manuel Schäffler rounded off a dominant afternoon with the 4th. Some of us may have thought last... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Halfar-Can-They-Go%3F&article_id=953 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Halfar-Can-They-Go%3F&article_id=953 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:07:35 GMT Grünwalderstrasse, Munich - The season did not start very well for TSV 1860 Munich, as they lost their first game in Braunschweig. Since then the Bavarians only achieved wins, both in the German second league and in the German Cup. Munich's head coach Reiner Maurer hopes of course that his team will continue with their winning streak against FC Erzgebirge Aue. 1860 will host the Saxon club Sunday at Allianz Arena, kick-off at... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-try-to-keep-the-momentum-going&article_id=952 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-try-to-keep-the-momentum-going&article_id=952 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:05:29 GMT Munich - Mario Gomez and Bastian Schweinsteiger converted penalties shots and Thomas Müller scored to ice the match as FC Bayern München beat their hosts Eintracht Braunschweig 3-0 in the first round of the DFB Pokal.  After big names like Leverkusen, Wolfsburg, and Bremen lost to teams from the lower divisions, head coach Jupp Heynckes seemed confident meeting the press a day before his club officially started their season in the German Cup domestic competition.  Despite missing his stars Arjen... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarians-dominate-German-Cup-opening-round&article_id=949 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarians-dominate-German-Cup-opening-round&article_id=949 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:20:08 GMT Grünwalder Strasse, Giesing - After two league matches, TSV 1860 Munich will play in their first German Cup match Friday night against VfL Osnabrück. Lions head coach Reiner Maurer pointed out that VfL are in the third league, but he is completely aware of the dangers the opponent represents. "The team is completely rebuilt, but they have a good mix of talent and seasoned players. They play forward and look to score quickly," analyzed Maurer. Maurer believes that the two... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-ready-for-Cup-challenge-in-Osnabr%FCck&article_id=946 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-ready-for-Cup-challenge-in-Osnabr%FCck&article_id=946 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:23:13 GMT Munich - TSV 1860 Munich's head coach Reiner Maurer stressed pre-match how important a home win was for the club. The Lions managed it in the end, taming the threat from a penetrating Karlsruhe side. Maurer had to compensate for the loss of suspended Stefan Buck and the injured Necat Aygün. The defensive duo were replaced by Kai Bülow and Christopher Schindler. Stefan Aigner was preferred to Daniel Bierofka on the right hand side of midfield. 1860 started the game... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Get-the-Job-Done&article_id=943 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Get-the-Job-Done&article_id=943 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:35:58 GMT Grünwalder Strasse, Munich - After suffering a severe defeat in their season debut, TSV 1860 Munich are now expected to start their home campaign with a win. The Bavarians will host Karlsruher SC at the Allianz Arena today, kickoff at 15:30.  Munich's head coach Reiner Maurer admitted, his men "will have a little bit of pressure" after their disappointing beginning. Maurer does not underestimate his next opponent, although he talked about "a little bit surprising victory" by KSC against MSV Duisburg.  "They... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-looking-for-a-good-start-at-home&article_id=942 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-looking-for-a-good-start-at-home&article_id=942 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:23:35 GMT Munich – TSV 1860 Munich did not experience the start they expected in Braunschweig, where they lost 3-1 to the home team in the first official game of the season. What went wrong for the Lions? Munich’s head coach Reiner Maurer suggested the main cause for this poor start after the match: “We played decent football, but at the same time we lost too many balls and we got punished for this”. TSV were showing pretty football on the pitch, with good... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Defence-a-work-in-progress-at-1860&article_id=940 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Defence-a-work-in-progress-at-1860&article_id=940 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:01:54 GMT Bundesliga 2nd Division Wrap False start for 1860 – There were great expectations for TSV 1860 München but the team fell short in the first match of the season against Eintracht Braunschweig with the result of 3-1. The game started with a shock for the Munich Lions as Braunschweig scored in the 6th minute thanks to a header from the captain Dennis Kruppke, which allowed the loud home crowd to celebrate immediately. The long-praised defensive strength that 1860 displayed during the entire preseason vanished... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nightmare-Start-for-the-Bavarian-Teams&article_id=939 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nightmare-Start-for-the-Bavarian-Teams&article_id=939 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:10:35 GMT First test 1860 Munich on the road in Braunschweig Munich – It was only a few months ago that TSV München 1860 was still fighting for its own survival. The club needed money desperately in order to maintain its status as a professional football team.  Month after month all the worried fans were told that there were only temporary solutions, that those measures kept the Lions alive.   The situation has now radically changed and no more concerned sighs from the fans. ... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Return-of-the-Lions&article_id=938 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Return-of-the-Lions&article_id=938 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:33:01 GMT Social media is finding its voice and redefining the pecking order in global power institutions. Michael Comte, a columnist with TMT, recently made an interesting comparison between the abusive and falsely benign appearance of the Catholic Church in the middle ages, to what mainstream media has become today.  He postulated that the church professed to represent and support the common person against the tyranny of state oppression. That the masses willingly succumbed to this Holy See-promulgated idea of the church being a moral guardian, acting on behalf... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Church%2C-State-and-Media-Empires-Get-Buzzed&article_id=937 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Church%2C-State-and-Media-Empires-Get-Buzzed&article_id=937 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:28:22 GMT Under the current system, learning 'die Schreibschrift' is compulsory for all schoolchildren in Germany but many German teachers consider it as a completely unnecessary and dead-weight tradition. The national primary schoolteachers union has started a campaign to abolish the compulsory teaching of cursive script. Hamburg has recently took the rather radical step of introducing a new, easier alphabet called "die Grundschrift" that can take children all the way from tracing their first letters as toddlers to full fluency in adulthood. It is an idea some German language... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Teachers-Slam-Cursive-Script&article_id=936 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Teachers-Slam-Cursive-Script&article_id=936 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:38:53 GMT Heavy continuous rain has caused chaos on the streets of Munich and Bavaria.  Munich - After the hottest days of the year, the weather in Bavaria has now turned icy cold. Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused chaos on the roads in the early hours of Thursday. The areas most affected are: the district of Berchtesgaden, Miesbach, county and city of Rosenheim, Landkreis Bad Tölz, Wolfratshausen and Traunstein district. Because of the incessant rain, flooding along streams, smaller rivers and flooding of roads may occur (for details: www.hochwasserzentralen.de).  Esden Riedering near Rosenheim was severely affected by the storm. A fire caused concern for... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Summer-Thunderstorms-Cause-Chaos&article_id=935 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Summer-Thunderstorms-Cause-Chaos&article_id=935 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:33:39 GMT The cost of a square meter of rental property in Munich is on average between 12.50 and 13.80 euro. The increase is only marginal but this is little consolation. Munich - The bad news is that rents continue to rise - and have now reached historic highs. The good news is that the cost increase is only marginal. According to the real estate association for southern Germany IVD, Munich, rents rose in the spring of 2011 in comparison to autumn 2010: Semi-detached houses (existing): increased of 0.5 percent. They cost an average of € 1880, € 2220 if new. Mid-terrace houses (inventory) rose by... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rents-Continue-to-Rise&article_id=934 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rents-Continue-to-Rise&article_id=934 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:51:53 GMT When a 21-year-old woman left the Oktoberfest last year, she fell victim of a stalker who followed and assaulted her on the doorstep of her home. Munich - The Oxford student from Weilheim was on her way home from the Oktoberfest when she saw a naked man on the street. She started walking on the other side of the road, but the man started chasing her. She eventually reached her doorstep, thinking she was safe but the stranger grabbed her chest, and tried to take off her clothes and only abandoned the attack when her mother appeared at the door. Kurt... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-Attempted-Rapist-in-Court&article_id=933 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-Attempted-Rapist-in-Court&article_id=933 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:42:55 GMT The traffic light turns green; the motorcycle and Porsche drivers give full throttle. A pedestrian is rammed and is thrown 50 feet in the air. She dies at the accident scene. Munich - Deadly race in Harlaching. On Monday evening, a 21 years old motorcycle driver and the 37-years old driver of a Porsche Carrera wait side by side at a red traffic light at the Naupliastrasse, at the height of Mangallplatz. When the light switches to green, both give full throttle. Witnesses reported that they held a race, in which the motorcycle left behind the Porsche. In the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Street-Race-Kills-Woman&article_id=932 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Street-Race-Kills-Woman&article_id=932 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:58:19 GMT The double murder of the Kraillinger sisters Clare and Sharon took place three months ago. The uncle is currently in custody and remains silent. His wife thinks he is guilty and states this publicly. Krailling/Munich. The plants on the balcony are dried up, on a window hangs a colourful face, perhaps a Santa Claus: Three months after the double murder of sisters Sharon (11) and Chiara (8) from Krailling the family's apartment in the Munich suburb is still sealed, the mother is with her ??partner at an unknown location. The uncle of the girl, himself a father of four children is sitting on... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Kraillingers-Murder-Case-Set-for-2012&article_id=931 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Kraillingers-Murder-Case-Set-for-2012&article_id=931 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:16:36 GMT Munich - Mohammed Rasched (33), foreigners´adviser in the City of Munich for six years, was accused by his wife of domestic violence. The police have taken the wife (32) and son (1) away from the shared apartment. Officials noticed however that his wife showed no traces of violence, the situation was relaxed in the apartment, says Rasched. He then decided to complain to the Administrative Court against the police action – but his action was dismissed. "I feel discriminated by the police," said Rasched. Working as adviser for foreigners in the city of Munich, he tried to establish equal treatment of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gov-Adviser-Accused-of-Domestic-Violence&article_id=930 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gov-Adviser-Accused-of-Domestic-Violence&article_id=930 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:37:14 GMT The Netherlands is the first European country to pass legislation in favour of net neutrality. What does this mean? The consequence is that large telecommunications companies and providers of Internet services can no longer discriminate between different types of traffic on the network, for example by imposing surcharges for certain services (like Skype) and make it more difficult to navigate on certain sites (like YouTube). Up to now only Chile adopted a similar law, with the aim of preventing the creation of a two-tier Internet service.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Net-neutrality&article_id=929 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Net-neutrality&article_id=929 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:15:57 GMT Golfclub Eichenried, Munich, June 26 - The normal four rounds were not enough to decide the winner of the BMW International Open, and the fans who attended were treated to an exciting 5-hole playoff. Spaniards Pablo Larrazábal and Sergio Garcia matched each other hole-to-hole until Larrazabal birdied the final hole and won the trophy.  His win also qualifies him to play in the British Open in two weeks. "Beating one of my heroes when I was growing up is just a dream - very emotional,"... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ol%E9%21-Larraz%E1bal-wins-BMW-in-Spanish-playoff&article_id=928 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ol%E9%21-Larraz%E1bal-wins-BMW-in-Spanish-playoff&article_id=928 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:49:53 GMT German players hold steady but the English, South Africans and Spanish dominate leaderboard Golfclub Eichenried, Munich, June 25 - After all the talk of the home course and audience advantage for the German players, it was the other Europeans and not Martin Kaymer and Marcel Siem who shot lights out to create a wild finish at the BMW International Open on Saturday. Eighteen players shot under 70 on Saturday, and 15 players are separated by only 5 strokes heading into... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wild-Saturday-at-BMW-Open&article_id=927 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wild-Saturday-at-BMW-Open&article_id=927 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:04:41 GMT Kaymer, Siem keep pace but Langer out Golfclub Eichenried, Munich, June 24 - Earlier in the week, Henrik Stenson participated in a cooking course and prepared roasted a salmon for an appetizer.  After the first two rounds at the BMW International Open, it is the Swede who is toasting the competition. Stenson opened the tournament shooting 8-under on day one, and followed it up with 2-under early Friday to remain on top heading into the clubhouse.  George Coetzee caught up to Stenson a couple of flights... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stenson%2C-Coetzee-share-lead-at-BMW&article_id=926 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stenson%2C-Coetzee-share-lead-at-BMW&article_id=926 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:58:58 GMT The Administrative Court has announced today its verdict regarding the Nazis' right to march in Munich. Right-wing extremists will be allowed to march in the streets of Munich in memory of their heroes. The Court explained their verdict saying that prohibition would violate the freedom of assembly. Some 100 neo-Nazis, thousands of counter demonstrators, hours of paralysis of the inner city traffic routes – the city has to get used to such "hero memorial marches " and to the counter protests since neo-Nazi Philipp Hasselbach (23) has won his action against the ban. It has become a... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nazis-May-March-in-Munich&article_id=925 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nazis-May-March-in-Munich&article_id=925 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:00:34 GMT Girl sexually assualted by cyclist.  The man approached the 8 year-old girl on his bicycle while she was playing in Unterbiberg and inappropriately touched the bathing suit of the child. Police are now looking for the suspect.  The 8 year-old child was playing in the afternoon in Unterbiberg. Around this time an as yet unidentified man was seen cycling aimlessly around the area. When he saw the girl, he is alleged to have stopped and approached her. The assailant spoke to the girl and told her that her swimsuit was ruffled and that he would fix it for her. According to the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Young-Girl-Sexually-Assaulted&article_id=924 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Young-Girl-Sexually-Assaulted&article_id=924 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:35:29 GMT The mosquitoes buzz, poking the grass while on the screen the choreographer bites Natalie Portman on the lip - the outdoor cinema season has begun. The Oscar-winner "Black Swan" appears in all the open-air cinemas around Munich; the ballerina dances on the screen under the summer sky at the Royal Palace, at the Olympic in West Park and in the Fürstenfelder cloister. Ironically "The last beautiful fall day" was the German film that started this year's open-air season last Thursday on the floating stage "Cinema, Moon and Stars" in West Park. Munich residents have ten weeks of showings, so seventy evenings to experience... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Kino-season&article_id=923 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Kino-season&article_id=923 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:46:53 GMT Germany's only European Tour stop tees off tomorrowGolfclub Eichenried, Munich, June 23 - What a difference a year makes. Last June, Martin Kaymer was considered one of the young talents in golf, part of a group of Europeans that could take over for an absentee Tiger Woods.As the BMW International Open tees off today, Kaymer has won a major championship, helped Europe win the Ryder Cup, and claimed the top spot as the world's #1 golfer.Despite not holding... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Kaymer-leads-field-at-BMW-Open&article_id=922 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Kaymer-leads-field-at-BMW-Open&article_id=922 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:47:01 GMT New glass doors to increase fire safety in S-Bahn stations. Construction is under way to increase fire safety in Munich S-Bahn stations.The new glass doors are intended to close automatically if smoke is detected on the platform, keeping smoke out of escape routes. However, the doors are not meant to trap passengers in the station and can still be opened from the platform in the event of a fire. Fire itself is not the biggest hazard, but rather smoke and the lack of oxygen. A common source of smoke in train stations... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Safer-trip-on-the-S-Bahn-&article_id=921 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Safer-trip-on-the-S-Bahn-&article_id=921 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:26:08 GMT From today until the 17th of July, international music stars will showcase their talent on the stages of the popular Tollwood summer festival. But Tollwood has more than music to offer. The summer festival starts at 14 o’ clock today. The special guest is Wolfgang Ambros who will perform on the stage of the music arena tonight. Followed by stars like Limp Bizkit (28 June), BB King (July 5) and Bryan Adams, whose concert - planned for the final day July 17th - is already sold out. The festival's motto... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Outrageously-Tollwood-&article_id=920 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Outrageously-Tollwood-&article_id=920 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:35:03 GMT Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea - dozens of patients, nurses and doctors have come down sick from the Norovirus at the hospital Rechts der Isar in Munich. None of the patients have contracted serious complications, announced the hospital spokeswoman Eva Schuster. Last Thursday, the first victims started to suffer from nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. On Tuesday, another 45 patients, 18 nurses and two doctors became ill. In the meantime, the number of cases decreased. On Wednesday there were only three patients and three employees still sick. Speculation mounted that one employee had inadvertently introduced the highly infectious virus. Employees are expected... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Norovirus-Infections-at-Munich-hospital&article_id=919 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Norovirus-Infections-at-Munich-hospital&article_id=919 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:12:40 GMT Munich 2018's concept for hosting an environmentally friendly winter Olympics was outlined at an event today, reports gamesbids.com. At a federal press conference in the Germany Chancellery Tuesday, by industry-leading environmental experts, Theo Zwanziger, President of the German Football Association and a member of Munich 2018's Board of Trustees said, "Munich 2018 has set ambitious targets with its sustainability concept and shows perfectly how the environment and sport play alongside one another through innovative projects. The fans in Germany deserve the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in their home country. The passion for football and the passion... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-2018-to-be-Carbon-neutral&article_id=917 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-2018-to-be-Carbon-neutral&article_id=917 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:54:41 GMT Restaurant, swimming pool and farm are for sale from 2.5 million Euros. Penzing – Do you already have a villa and a yacht? Then you are just missing a step to happiness: a private lake.  And this is exactly what you can now buying in Penzing - about 60 km away from Munich. "Become a lake owner", states the unusual online offer. The complete package includes not only the 11 acres of waters, but also an outdoor pool with built lakeside restaurant and a waterfront farm (in need of renovation) What is the cost? Between 2.2 and 2.5 million €. The current owner... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Chance-to-Own-a-Bavarian-Lake&article_id=894 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Chance-to-Own-a-Bavarian-Lake&article_id=894 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:52:31 GMT "It is important that you identify fully with the project." The FC-Bayern-Star Thomas Müller is ambassador for Nicolaidis Foundation an organisation that supports children after the loss of a parent. There is not really much going on at the training ground for FC Bayern. The pre-season will start in about two weeks but Thomas Müller is already back from vacation, a week in Portugal has granted him and his wife Lisa some peace. The couple could not extend their holidays because Lisa takes part in equestrian events and their dog Mickey couldn’t be let alone any longer. Thomas Brown... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-positive-side-of-celebrities-&article_id=893 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-positive-side-of-celebrities-&article_id=893 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:11:46 GMT Seasonal fruit and vegetables delivered right to your doorstep in the heart of the city – sounds like a dream come true? In reality, it is a service many enjoy. Organic farms like Kirchdorf and Amperhof make regular deliveries of fruit and vegetables accessible to Munich residents through their websites. In light of the recent E. coli outbreak, many people throughout Europe have become very concerned about where their fresh produce is grown. While sprouts cultivated in Northern Germany have been identified as the source, many... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Farm-Fresh-Fruit-and-Veg&article_id=885 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Farm-Fresh-Fruit-and-Veg&article_id=885 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:11:07 GMT The return of Bjork is called "Biophilia"; it is an album conceived by iPad. The Icelandic artist's new project is capable of subverting the logic related to her career. Bjork’s sensitivity to technology, has made multimediality the centre piece of this new album. "You can define" Biophilia, "the first app-album in history," said the Icelandic artist, "The 10 apps - has concluded Bjork - are the fundamental components of this music project, but will also be direct expression of a new way of designing and at the same time... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Biophilia&article_id=884 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Biophilia&article_id=884 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:17:49 GMT Bald and shabby retail shops, inhabited by cockroaches, rats and mold: in Munich, butchers hygiene is apparently not always up to scratch. During the food inspections carried out last year by the District Administration Unit (PRC), one third of the companies have failed. Among the "classics": moldy foods, dead rats in the pantry, dead mice and droppings of vermin and pests which were found at regular intervals. Out of 354 random inspections, 46 of which were follow-up checks of previous complaints, the city auditor in 132 cases was dissatisfied and demanded improvements - thorough cleaning of the retail space or extra... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mice-Meat%3A-Lack-of-Hygiene-in-Munich-Butchers&article_id=883 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mice-Meat%3A-Lack-of-Hygiene-in-Munich-Butchers&article_id=883 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:31:22 GMT A student duelling society in Mannheim caused a stir recently by admitting a non-European member.Duellers in Munich objected to the fact a Mannheim club had allowed the member, with an Asian background, to join, despite his service in the German army. They claim their opinions are not formed from some "Aryan" ideology such as what fed the Nazi hysteria back in the '30s. They debate whether an immigrant can be a true German and consequently part of what they say is a quintessentially German institution. To quote the BBC, "There was a feeling from the more... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Duelling-Society-Race-Row-Erupts&article_id=882 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Duelling-Society-Race-Row-Erupts&article_id=882 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:07:16 GMT A 64-year-old married taxi driver has been convicted of forcing a 17-year-old girl to engage in oral sex in payment for a journey fare. Paul K was ordered to pay 800€ and sentenced to 8 months probation. The incident occurred on Feb. 9th 2010 when the taxi driver went to pick up three teenage girls from the P1 nightclub in Munich. The journey of 71km, from Munich to Landshut where the girls live, cost 150€. However, when the time came to pay, the three girls fled. Paul K gave chase and managed to catch one of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Taxi-Driver-Coerces-17-year-old-into-Oral-Sex&article_id=881 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Taxi-Driver-Coerces-17-year-old-into-Oral-Sex&article_id=881 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:29:22 GMT For the past three weeks police in Munich have been stopping and checking cyclists at various cycling hot spots across the city. Places such as Louis Bridge, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz and Lindwurmstraße were targeted due to the high volume of bicycle traffic. The goal was to reduce the number of cyclists violating traffic laws.In total, 12,500 cyclists were stopped during this period, with an astounding 7539 of them breaking traffic laws.Police were apparently surprised at the attitude of many cyclists, some of whom failed to realise that they had actually broken the law. Just over... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-Crackdown-on-Cyclists&article_id=880 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-Crackdown-on-Cyclists&article_id=880 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:58:49 GMT There is one type of product that is celebrated throughout Germany in the early Spring until the feast of St. John the Baptist, on June 24th.When it's asparagus (spargel) season in Munich the entire city is overrun with it. Restaurants provide seasonal faire and find inspiration to try a multitude of new recipes. Rinser Natur Eis, near Rosenheim, has even been known to whip up a batch of asparagus ice cream!  When buying asparagus there are several things to look for: crisp and firm texture, a damp towel... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Spargel-Zeit&article_id=879 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Spargel-Zeit&article_id=879 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:36:16 GMT REVIEW: A Beautiful Compromise by Peter McCoy; performed 27-29 May 2011 at Schwere Reiter Theater, Munich. The audience sits staring into a dark fog-laden stage, gradually silhouetted figures emerge, the rustling becomes a syncopated, crunching rhythm, the lights come on and we behold a group of stationary figures huddled round a blue light. Next, the "silent narrator/pantomime of fate," played by actor/dancer Makoto Sakurai, gets up from her seat in the audience and walks over to the "voice of compassion & her search for the soul" sitting at center stage dressed... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-Beautiful-Compromise---Not-For-The-Faint-hearted-&article_id=878 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-Beautiful-Compromise---Not-For-The-Faint-hearted-&article_id=878 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:15:18 GMT Having breathed a collective sigh of relief after sealing a Champions League qualification spot with last weekend's 8-1 demolition job at relegated St.Pauli, Bayern Munich will look to end the season on a positive note against VfB Stuttgart. A win in the 'Southern Derby' over Stuttgart will still give them a slim chance of snatching second spot. Bayer Leverkusen travel to SC Freiburg needing only a draw for an automatic Champions League berth. Bayern will be hoping for a slip-up from Jupp Heynckes' side as well as fulfilling their part of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-look-to-reel-in-%22Neverkusen%22&article_id=877 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-look-to-reel-in-%22Neverkusen%22&article_id=877 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:53:51 GMT May is my favorite time of year. Nature is again fully awoken and delightful fragrant blooms are everywhere, wildlife is all around us busily getting on with the business of living and the wonderful warmth of the spring sun is glorious to feel on our skin again. It heralds a time of year to venture outside and explore new places, and enjoy the wealth of beautiful scenery that the Bavarian countryside has to offer, its easy, theres just so much of it. The numerous lakes of Bavaria will still take a while... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Summer-is-around-the-corner&article_id=876 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Summer-is-around-the-corner&article_id=876 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:05:51 GMT One of the foremost figurative artists working today, Lucian Freud (born Germany 1922) is a British painter who has redefined portraiture and the nude through his psychological penetration, and his discomfiting examination of the human form and of the relationship between artist and model.Freud's subjects are often the people in his life; friends, family, fellow painters, lovers, children. As he has said 'The subject matter is autobiographical, it's all to do with hope and memory and sensuality and involvement really'.Lucian is the son of an Austrian Jewish father, Ernst Ludwig Freud, an architect, and a German... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Art-in-Town---Freud-the-painter&article_id=875 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Art-in-Town---Freud-the-painter&article_id=875 Mon, 16 May 2011 10:28:41 GMT Lions lack killer instinct against Ingolstadt Allianz Arena, Munich - 1860 Munich failed to finish off a resolute FC Ingolstadt side, who came from behind to snatch a deserved draw in today's Bavarian derby. A decent crowd of 28,100 basked in beautiful sunshine and saw an energetic Lions side boss the first half and deservedly go ahead on the half-hour mark after top scorer Benny Lauth was fouled 25 yards from goal in a central position. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Disappointing-Draw&article_id=872 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Disappointing-Draw&article_id=872 Sun, 08 May 2011 18:17:53 GMT Weekend wrap of local football action Munich - If you listen carefully, that sound from the west is the city of Augsburg partying throughout the night and into the morning after their 2-1 pressure packed victory that earned them promotion into the Bundesliga for next season. But they are not the only club celebrating a move up. Bayern Munich have their eyes set on improving their finish after clinching a spot in the Champions League. SpVgg Greuther Fürth... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Movin%27-on-up&article_id=871 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Movin%27-on-up&article_id=871 Sun, 08 May 2011 18:16:35 GMT FC Augsburg earn promotion to Bundesliga with last gasp 2-1 win impuls arena, Augsburg - "Jos we can win on mothers day!" were the words being held aloft on cards all around the sold out stadium. Word play on the name of Augsburg manager Jos Luhukay (pronounced 'yos') who´s team hosted FSV Frankfurt on a sunny afternoon in rural Bavaria. Today was a historic day for FC Augsburg who... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Welcome-to-the-Big-Time%21&article_id=870 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Welcome-to-the-Big-Time%21&article_id=870 Sun, 08 May 2011 18:15:22 GMT Munich - After somehow keeping the wolf from the door during their infamous recent past 1860 Munich will hope to extend their current feel-good factor as they entertain local rivals FC Ingolstadt Sunday afternoon at the Allianz Arena in their last home fixture of a turbulent campaign. Kickoff at 13:30. Jordanian investor Hasan Ismaik is waiting in the wings armed with what is believed to be a Eur15 million treasure chest to buy 49% of the ailing club and save the Lions from possible extinction. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Will-Jordanian-investor-make-the-Lions-roar-again%3F-&article_id=869 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Will-Jordanian-investor-make-the-Lions-roar-again%3F-&article_id=869 Fri, 06 May 2011 20:24:20 GMT Local teams to fight for season and regional supremacy Munich - Saving a season. The final derby. Earning a promotion. It's come down to the final two matches.  It's crunch time.  Here's a quick preview of the biggest matches in Bavaria this weekend and the implications: FC Bayern München at St. Pauli, Saturday, 15:30 - After losing every chance at hardware this season, FC Bayern Munich are scrambling for the last Champions League spot for the Bundesliga. After last week's... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Crunch-Time&article_id=868 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Crunch-Time&article_id=868 Thu, 05 May 2011 21:01:57 GMT Opening night at the BeMe theatre for the young and talented British cast directed by Tom Daley. Marcel Bruneau, Graham Dickson, Meren Vanholk and Tom McDonald brought on stage yesterday night The Pride, the first play of the awarded British playwriter Alexi Kaye Campbell. The Pride features a torrid, trans-generational love triangle. Alternating between 1958 and 2008, and featuring the same three people, forever thirty-something, living similar but radically different lives, The Pride examines changing attitudes to sexuality over a period of 50 years, it explores the whole notion of inheritance and what one generation inherits from... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Pride-comes-to-Munich&article_id=867 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Pride-comes-to-Munich&article_id=867 Wed, 04 May 2011 11:09:20 GMT Berlin - Generali Haching needed a win Saturday night in the Volleyball Bundesliga Playoffs to keep their goals of a league title alive.  The #2 seed lost a shocker at home earlier in the week to #3 SCC Berlin and a win would bring the best of three-series back home.  But their dreams were swept away 3-0 (18-25, 22-25, 13-25) by Berlin. Denis Kaliberda, Robert Hupka and Leo dos Santos were in the starting lineup but Haching played behind from the start. ... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-Dream-Over&article_id=866 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-Dream-Over&article_id=866 Tue, 03 May 2011 22:39:27 GMT Munich - It's Labor Day in Europe and the local football teams all put in an honest effort. FC Bayern rolled over FC Schalke 4-1 at the Allianz Arena Saturday afternoon, but they were not the only hardworking Munich or Bavarian football team this weekend. Here's your football wrap. TSV 1860 München 2, Hertha BSC Berlin 1 - It's been a season of trials and tribulations - on and off the pitch - for the Lions. But this recent... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hard-Working-Weekend&article_id=864 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hard-Working-Weekend&article_id=864 Sun, 01 May 2011 11:41:02 GMT FC Bayern stomp Schalke, move up in the table Allianz Arena, Munich, April 30 - Arjen Robben scored a goal in his return from a suspension and Thomas Müller added two more goals to power FC Bayern München past FC Schalke 4-1. The win and the three points spring the Reds into third in the Bundesliga and a berth for the Champions League qualification spot. Bayern interim head coach Andries Jonker... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Spring-Forward&article_id=863 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Spring-Forward&article_id=863 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:25:01 GMT Munich - This is the part of the season when teams feel the end is near.  Either its been mediocre and both players  and fans just want to end it now, take a summer break and hope next year is better.  Or teams can feel the pressure of a whole season's worth of work going down in flames in just a few matches. The Munich and regional football teams are involved in some pivotal matches this... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Light-at-the-End-of-the-Tunnel&article_id=862 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Light-at-the-End-of-the-Tunnel&article_id=862 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:35:26 GMT Bayern Basketball celebrate promotion with 101-52 blowout Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich April 23 - We are always told to set a goal, and then do all the things necessary to accomplish such goal - hard work, bleed, sweat, overcome obstacles.  In the end, we may never reach the goal, but we are better for going through the journey. Last fall, Bayern Basketball set a goal - Mission:... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Blowout-and-Bash&article_id=861 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Blowout-and-Bash&article_id=861 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:10:27 GMT Weekend Wrap of the local pro sports action Munich - Looking back on the weekend, it felt like the Easter Bunny pulled a 'trick or treat' on the local teams.  There was a championship celebration and a glorious home win.  But there were disappointing draws and a season-ending shocker.  Here's your weekend wrap.Bayern Basketball accomplish Mission - With a 101-52 blowout of USC Freiburg, Bayern celebrated the ProA Championship and automatic... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mixed-Basket-of-Goodies&article_id=860 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mixed-Basket-of-Goodies&article_id=860 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:51:03 GMT Generali Haching upset at home against SCC Berlin Generali Sport Arena, Unterhaching, April 19 - Generali Haching lost the first semifinal game against Berlin 3-1 (22-25, 19-25, 25-22, 22-25) in the Volleyball Bundesliga Playoffs. There was suspense in the arena; everyone knew how important this game was between two of the year's best teams. In the opening set, the match was close until 16-16 and then began the Salvador Hidaldo show. The Berlin player from Cuba made 4 points... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=That-Sinking-Feeling&article_id=859 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=That-Sinking-Feeling&article_id=859 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:16:56 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - Cruising to a 5-1 win in their first game since the sacking of Coach Louis van Gaal, Bayern Munich took advantage of a dire Leverkusen performance to leapfrog Hanover into 3rd place and take possession of the highly coveted final Champions League qualification spot. After a whole host of calamitous performances during this campaign under Dutchman van Gaal, particularly from the defensive ranks, any alibi for future under-par displays appears to finally have been removed after "King Louis" much-publicised... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Crush-%22Neverkusen%22&article_id=858 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Crush-%22Neverkusen%22&article_id=858 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:06:56 GMT Munich, April 9 - TSV 1860 turned on the style and treated their new investor to a sensational first game at the Allianz Arena.  The Lions restored some pride back at the club with a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of FC Energie Cottbus and extinguished any ambition their visitors had of landing a play-off place. Dominik Stahl opened the scoring with a header after just two minutes, a superb brace either side of half time from Stefan Aigner (35th and 65th mins) and the rout was completed in style by Benny Lauth (84 min). Having staved off... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-Goal-Feast&article_id=857 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-Goal-Feast&article_id=857 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:02:04 GMT Haching survive scare, win 3-1 in Volleyball Playoffs Generali Sport Arena, Unterhaching - Despite both a Brazilian percussion orchestra to provide a beat and dancers making the moves, Generali Haching came out with two left feet, tripping over themselves in their playoff debut Sunday afternoon. With all the momentum on the side of seventh-seeded NETZHOPPERS KW-Bestensee in the latter parts of the match, Haching rallied back with a 5-0 run to win the fourth set.  Haching escaped... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Out-of-Rhythm&article_id=856 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Out-of-Rhythm&article_id=856 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:57:52 GMT Bayern and Nuremberg split 1-1 in Derby easyCredit Stadium, Nuremberg - FC Bayern München came into the match against 1.FC Nürnberg on a roll, but left the derby match reeling. Thomas Müller scored early the match, taking a wonderful through-ball from Arjen Robben, made a move past a defender and finished in the area four minutes in. But Nuremberg's Christian Eigler intercepted a bad... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Two-Sides-of-a-Draw&article_id=855 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Two-Sides-of-a-Draw&article_id=855 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:50:19 GMT impuls arena, Augsburg, April 8 - FC Augsburg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth came into their derby match with different goals but both came in looking for a win.  After 90 minutes, nothing was decided between two solid second division clubs in the Bundesliga and the match ended in a goalless draw. Augsburg did take a small step closer to promotion by earning a point and securing 2nd place on the table for the weekend.  Fürth may have lost a chance to gain on VfL Bochum, who sit in the promotion playoff spot and 4 points ahead.  Bochum... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Derby-Draw&article_id=854 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Derby-Draw&article_id=854 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:06:44 GMT Bavarian Clubs battle for bragging rights and table position Munich -They say to throw out the records when it's a derby match.  There's so much at stake when rivalries are renewed, it doesn't matter if a club is struggling or in first - only a win will do. Huge matchups in both the Bundesliga top flight and second division highlight the football action in Bavaria this weekend.  Here's your preview.1. FC Nürnberg - FC Bayern München, Saturday,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Derby-Delight&article_id=853 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Derby-Delight&article_id=853 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:04:02 GMT German Martin Kaymer tees off at The Masters as world's #1 golfer Phil Mickelson was asked in a TV interview on ESPN who is the best golfer in the world.  He said every politically correct cliché without naming anyone. Tiger Woods was asked the same question as well.  "When I get my swing dialed in..." he didn't finish, and just shrugged his shoulders and smiled.  It was clear who HE was talking about. Sure, they can... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-View-from-the-Top&article_id=852 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=A-View-from-the-Top&article_id=852 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:16:12 GMT While you were enjoying the wonderful weekend in Munich, the TMT Sports staff was busy keeping track of sports scores and here's your wrap. FC Bayern Munich moved up in the table with their 1-0 win against Borussia Monchengladbach and stay alive for the qualification spot in next year's Champions League. In-Debt-ed TSV 1860 München were told at the beginning of the weekend that they can continue to play the rest of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=851 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=851 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:56:46 GMT FC Bayern lackluster in 1-0 win Allianz Arena, Munich - FC Bayern München needed three points to stay in contention for a Champions League spot next year.  They played with tremendous effort but could not find the finishing touches.  In the end, it took a lucky bounce to get the winning score. Arjen Robben was in the right place in the 77th minute when a deflected Frank Ribéry chance went off a defender and fell to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lotsa-Hustle-%26-Little-Flow&article_id=850 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lotsa-Hustle-%26-Little-Flow&article_id=850 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:58:08 GMT Munich Sports Weekend Preview The Bundesliga is back after the international break, and all the teams in Bavaria are playing for something, making it an exciting footballing weekend.  Good news for 1860 fans, at least for the rest of season.  Generali Haching are fighting for playoff seeding, and Bayern Basketball take their championship on the road.  Here's your preview. Last match, last chance by Simone Sperduto, TMT Sports Generali Haching will play the last game of the regular season Saturday night in Spergau against CV Mitteldeutschland. It promises... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching%3A-Last-Match%2C-Last-Chance&article_id=849 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching%3A-Last-Match%2C-Last-Chance&article_id=849 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:05:11 GMT Munich - TSV 1860 München's management breathed another collective sigh of relief on Friday when the club satisfied the DFL's (German Football League) financial licence regulations to maintain their second division status at least until the end of the current season. The financially-stricken second division club were able to guarantee between €1.75 and €2 million to keep the club afloat and meet the league's stringent liquidity requirements to see out the remainder of this Bundesliga campaign. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-saved-from-extinction-%22for-time-being%22&article_id=848 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-saved-from-extinction-%22for-time-being%22&article_id=848 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:23:15 GMT Seven:  that's the number of matches left in the season for the Bundesliga.  And there is a lot of stake for all of the Bavarian clubs.  Here's your preview of the weekend action, including what's important for each club.Team:  FC Bayern MünchenOpponent:  Borussia MonchengladbachKickoff:  Saturday 15:30 CET, Allianz ArenaWhat's at stake:  Champions League berth 2011-12At the same time a couple of years ago, Bayern... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lucky-Number-Seven&article_id=847 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lucky-Number-Seven&article_id=847 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:43:03 GMT Weekend Wrap of Munich sports As it turns out, it was a walk-through, going-through-the-motions weekend.  Germany crushed Kazakhstan 4-0, and both Bayern Basketball and Generali Haching won their respective matches with ease.  Here's your wrap. 20 in a Row! by Gabriel Nounna, TMT Sports Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich, March 27 - Bayern won their 20th game in a row as they beat the Saar-Pfalz-Braves Saturday evening 75-57. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mere-Formalities&article_id=846 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mere-Formalities&article_id=846 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:50:39 GMT Road to Euro 2012 Poland and Ukraine Germany extended their lead at the top of Euro 2012 Qualifying Group A with a comfortable 4-0 win over Kazakhstan at Fritz Walter Stadium on Saturday evening. Bayern Munich's attacking duo of Miroslav Klose and Thomas Müller scored twice each in an easy win for Joachim Löw's side in Kaiserslautern. Germany's fifth consecutive win gives them an eight-point cushion at the top of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Klose-and-M%FCller-at-the-Double&article_id=845 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Klose-and-M%FCller-at-the-Double&article_id=845 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:41:51 GMT Sports Preview for Munich's clubs Munich - The Bundesliga and the rest of Europe take a rest as countries continue their qualification for Euro 2012.  Half of the FC Bayern lineup are in Kaiserslautern as Germany host Kazakhstan.  TMT also previews Wales-England. But there is local club action in other sports, here's your preview. Send in the scrubs - Bayern Basketball will have to find motivation to play at a level they are used to when they host the Saar-Pfalz-Braves Saturday evening at the Olympia Eissportzentrum.  Tip off is... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Walk-through-Weekend&article_id=844 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Walk-through-Weekend&article_id=844 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:05:47 GMT Euro 2012 Qualification Preview: Wales vs. England With club football taking a much-needed break, our attention returns to the international scene where England have once again found themselves in the midst of a media circus during the build-up to another important UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier. Set to meet for the 101st time, the Three Lions have travelled to Cardiff to take on an up-and-coming Wales side looking to secure their first points in qualifying Group G. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nasty-Neighbours%3F&article_id=843 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nasty-Neighbours%3F&article_id=843 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:11:25 GMT Euro 2012 Qualification Preview: Germany vs. Kazakhstan Table-toppers Germany host the minnows of Kazakhstan on Saturday evening in Kaiserslautern in Group A action. Germany have never failed to qualify for a major competition and Euro 2012 qualification looks a mere formality.  After four matches, the three-time champions lead the group with 12 points, with a 13-1 scoring advantage. (Editor's note: read James Thorogood's preview of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Qualifying-a-Legend&article_id=842 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Qualifying-a-Legend&article_id=842 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:52:36 GMT Despite EHC's loss on Friday, the local teams didn't let that spoil their weekends and all came away with points, one even with a championship!  FC Augsburg contined their path to the Bundesliga next season, and Bayern Basketball clinched the ProA championship. There were many goals and points for the other clubs - here's you Monday Morning Wrap.Ribéry aids in Bayern's escape in Freiburg - FC Bayern München have only one reason to keep playing this season, and they were minutes away from losing that Saturday in Freiburg. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Winning-Weekend&article_id=841 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Winning-Weekend&article_id=841 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:24:42 GMT Bayern Basketball bury Karlsruhe to clinch ProA title Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich - March Madness came to Munich Saturday night, as Bayern Basketball defeated BG Karlsruhe 91-56 and earned the Basketball Bundesliga's second division championship when the s.Oliver Baskets lost their match minutes later in Freiburg. The title was the second goal for the club this season, the first was promotion to the top flight, which they accomplished last week defeating Crailsheim. "I strongly believe that you must... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Champions%21&article_id=840 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Champions%21&article_id=840 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:02:00 GMT Augsburg display dominance in win, prepare for Bundesliga impuls Arena, Augsburg - FC Augsburg took a major step towards promotion to the Bundesliga with a dominating 2-0 win over Red-White Oberhausen. First time captain Paul Verhaegh scored the opening goal of the match, blasting a laser shot past the goalkeeper in the 21st minute.  It was the Dutch native's first goal since joining the team eight months ago. Axel Bellinghausen put the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Path-to-Promotion&article_id=839 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Path-to-Promotion&article_id=839 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:00:59 GMT Cologne Sharks sweep Munich out After a brilliant season that surpassed expectations for EHC München, the promoted side ended their run in the DEL playoffs with a 4-3 loss at LANXESS Arena. The Blues were shocked on Wednesday in their triple overtime loss to the Sharks, and it carried over last night, going down early 2-0 after the 1st period. Jason Jaspers assisted on the first goal by Gregory Claassen and then scored himself in front of 12,962 fans. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-eliminated&article_id=838 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-eliminated&article_id=838 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:02:51 GMT Weekend Preview of Local Sports Action Munich - Key matches for local teams headline this weekend in the second Bundesliga, all with implications on both the promotion and relegation races.  FC Bayern and EHC both hope to recover from their shocking losses midweek, and Generali Haching and Bayern Basketball have their respective eyes set on championships.  Here's your weekend preview. (Editor's Note: for a preview on EHC München's playoff match tonight, read it here.) Bavarian Bash - FC Augsburg, SpVgg Greuther Fürth, TSV 1860 München, and FC Ingolstadt 04 are playing key... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-Second-Division-Clubs-in-Focus&article_id=837 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-Second-Division-Clubs-in-Focus&article_id=837 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:40:21 GMT Munich - Having lost Game One 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday, EHC München must win tonight against the Cologne Sharks or they will be eliminated from the playoffs. As expected, the pre-playoffs series between the two evenly matched clubs would be close, and the series opener proved that point.  The Sharks jumped out to a 2-0 lead at Olympia Eissportzentrum, but EHC scored three unanswered to take the lead.  And... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-faces-sudden-death&article_id=836 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-faces-sudden-death&article_id=836 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:28:02 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - Holders Inter Milan staged a remarkable second-half recovery to send a shell-shocked FC Bayern München stumbling out of the Champions League in a dramatic game. Macedonian Goran Pandev curled home the decisive goal with just two minutes of normal time remaining as Inter won the game 3-2 and reached the quarter-finals on away goals. It's only the second time in Champions League history that a side has overturned a first-leg home defeat to progress. Bayern recovered from a nightmare... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Inter-punish-na%EFve-Bayern&article_id=835 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Inter-punish-na%EFve-Bayern&article_id=835 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:46:17 GMT EHC vs. Sharks Pre-Playoffs preview Munich - Having lost their last two games of the season EHC München was unable to avoid the pre-playoff round and will face the Cologne Sharks in a best of 3 playoff match. During the regular season these two team played against each other four times with Munich winning three times.  Both teams are evenly matched as 3 games ended with a one point difference. Currently, Munich's leading... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Postseason-Power-Play&article_id=834 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Postseason-Power-Play&article_id=834 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:32:17 GMT by Mark Lovell, TMT Sports Munich - Bayern approach their crunch last 16 second-leg Champions League tie against holders Inter Milan revitalised after a 6-0 Bundesliga drubbing of Hamburg SV at the weekend. The morale-boosting demolition of HSV snapped a three-game losing streak in their first match since coach Louis van Gaal's end-of-season departure was announced. Any thoughts of the Dutch trainer becoming a lame duck in the coming months were banished (at least for the time... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Inter-to-derail-Bayern%3F&article_id=833 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Inter-to-derail-Bayern%3F&article_id=833 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:52:27 GMT Bayern Munich got back to their winning ways with a huuuge win against Hamburg on Saturday.  Read about it here.  But they aren't the only ones at Säbener Strasse who are celebrating.  And they aren't the only ones with a clean sheet on the pitch over the weekend.  EHC and Generali Haching may be in the postseason, but they have a lot of work to do before they can get into the finals of their respective sports.  Here's your weekend wrap.Mission Accomplished - Unlike the Bush Administration, Dirk Bauermann can put a banner up at... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=832 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=832 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:36:45 GMT Allianz Arena - FC Bayern München wanted to show their embattled coach that they still want to play for him and send him off on a positive note.  And they showed how much they care in a big way. Arjen Robben netted a hat-trick as Munich destroyed Hamburger SV 6-0 Saturday afternoon in Bundesliga action.  The win takes Bayern back to 4th in the table until tomorrow's action and removed the air of desperation before their Champions League match on Tuesday. "Everyone saw... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Blast-Hamburg&article_id=831 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Blast-Hamburg&article_id=831 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:31:50 GMT Six Nations Rugby: England vs. Scotland Match Preview And so the 6 Nations trundles on as the matches from two weeks ago are quickly forgotten and all eyes turn to this weekend's games.  England face Scotland at Twickenham this Sunday in what promises to be a rather one-sided affair. England hold all the trump cards.  They are playing at home.  They have the majority of their first choice starters available.  They won their last match against the French and come into the game with that... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smelling-of-Roses%3F&article_id=825 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smelling-of-Roses%3F&article_id=825 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:00:00 GMT Weekend Preview of Munich's top local clubs in action All the local clubs are in action this weekend, and all the matches have future implications that will determine each club's sporting fates.  Here's your preview.Home stretch - EHC München have clinched a spot in the playoffs in their first year in the DEL and that has brought deserved recognition to the club. EHC Sporting Director Christian Winkler was named "Manager of the Year" by the publication "Eishockey News", as... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Future-is-Wide-Open&article_id=830 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Future-is-Wide-Open&article_id=830 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:35:16 GMT Bayern Munich have confirmed that under-fire coach Louis van Gaal will leave the club at the end of the current season. It was widely thought inevitable that the Dutchman would be sacked in the wake of Saturday's embarrassing league defeat at Hanover, which followed on closely from losses against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and Schalke 04 in the German Cup semi-final. Though he will remain with the Bavarians in the short term, van Gaal's current... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=King-Louis-given-stay-of-execution&article_id=829 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=King-Louis-given-stay-of-execution&article_id=829 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:39:13 GMT So, how was your weekend?  Probably not as good as Generali Haching, who won their third consecutive domestic cup Sunday afternoon.  Read about it here. As for the other clubs in town, it was not positive on the pitch - a devastating loss and a disappointing draw.  On the ice and hardwood, the teams roll on.  Here's your wrap up.On the brink - FC Bayern München have lost three matches in a row, and are in line to lose more than just matches in the coming days. Hannover 96... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=828 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=828 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:41:25 GMT Halle, March 6 - Generali Haching needed a sign that they can overcome their rivals in a final.  And on Sunday afternoon they did, and did so in dramatic style. Haching won their third consecutive DVV Cup with a pulsating 3-2 score (25-21, 25-22, 16-25, 20-25, 20-18) over VfB Friedsrichshafen in front of 9,600 fans at Gerry Weber Stadium.  The match took 2 hours 16 minutes and went the distance.  Haching overcame two match points in the tie... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hat-Trick%21%21%21&article_id=827 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hat-Trick%21%21%21&article_id=827 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:26:11 GMT Previewing the local sports scene March 4 - Big day for Munich, it's the final evaluation day for the city's bid to host the 2018 Winter Games.  The decision will be made by the IOC on July 6th from Durban, South Africa.  Also on the docket, major tests for all the local clubs and here's your preview. End of the line for van Gaal? - Two losses consecutively are never regarded lightly... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Examination-Weekend&article_id=826 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Examination-Weekend&article_id=826 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:02:00 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich, March 2 - Spanish superstar Raúl fired Schalke 04 into the German Cup final with the only goal of the game against cup holders FC Bayern München. The ex-Real Madrid legend's header on the quarter of an hour mark was enough to secure the 4-times winners a place in the Berlin final, where they will face 2nd division underdogs MSV Duisburg. The former Spanish international looked lively throughout... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ra%FAl-Reigns-Supreme&article_id=824 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ra%FAl-Reigns-Supreme&article_id=824 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:28:50 GMT A typical weekend in Munich.  Everyone won their respective matches, Maria Riesch won her ski event... hold on, Bayern lost?!?!  Read Mark Lovell's report here.  EHC München are peaking right before the playoffs, Gabriel Nounna was there Friday night for the thrilling victory and files this report. For the rest of the clubs, keep reading for a complete wrap of what you may have missed. 1860 steals win in the final minutes - Positive news has been hard to come... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=823 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=823 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:59:30 GMT Mike Kompon scores winner in OT Olympic Eissportzentrum, Munich - In front of 4,075 spectators EHC München beat the Mannheim Adler 4-3 in OT and remain in good position to get a bye from the pre-playoffs and rest up for the playoffs that will start a week after. EHC gave their all on offense and defense in first period. Munich was playing as if they were in the playoffs; they were more physical than normal and attacked the net with 12 shots on goal versus only 8 by Mannheim. Munich was so aggressive that one of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Cage-Eagles-4-3&article_id=822 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Cage-Eagles-4-3&article_id=822 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:52:39 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich, February 26 - Borussia Dortmund continued their relentless march to the Bundesliga title as they cantered to a 3-1 victory over FC Bayern München. A game that for once lived up to its pre-match hype burst into life with a 9th minute opener for the visitors. Not for the first time during the game, Bastian Schweinsteiger (who to put it mildly had a shocker) gifted possession to Kevin Grosskreutz, a slide-rule pass found Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios, whose cool finish sent the travelling... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern%27s-Title-Chances-in-Tatters&article_id=821 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern%27s-Title-Chances-in-Tatters&article_id=821 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:41:56 GMT Lions are hoping to stay afloat in Berlin tonight Munich, February 24 - When TSV 1860 München travel to the capital city to take on 1.FC Union Berlin tonight, they will not only be playing for 3 points, but for perhaps club survival. The team came into the 2010-2011 seasons with a goal to be promoted back to the top league of the German Bundesliga.  The Lions actually started off on a positive note, going unbeaten in 10 matches and staying within distance of the promotion playoff.  Slowly, the off-the-pitch troubles crept onto the pitch during... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=On-the-Brink&article_id=820 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=On-the-Brink&article_id=820 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:09:53 GMT FC Bayern showing championship form once again Munich - We've been here before.  Many times this season, and season's past.  FC Bayern München win a couple of matches, and the press, the fans - all naysayers days earlier - believe the club will go on a tear and get back on top.  After Munich's impressive 1-0 win in the Champions League against holders Inter Milan at the San Siro, it may be... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gaining-Momentum&article_id=819 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gaining-Momentum&article_id=819 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:14:44 GMT Fast start help Munich win Showdown against Würzburg Olympiahalle, Munich, February 20 - Jonathan Wallace scored 22 points and Aleksandar Nadjfeji's critical baskets in crunch time helped defeat the hard-charging s.Oliver Baskets 82-75 in front of 12,200 enthusiastic fans Sunday afternoon. The game could not have started any better for Bayern, jumping out to a 7-0 lead.  Quick layups by Wallace and captain Steffen Hamann and a trey from Robert Garrett shocked the Baskets into a quick timeout.  Wallace would continue the hot shooting, making all three of his shots from beyond the arc, and scoring... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Ballers-hold-off-Baskets&article_id=817 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Ballers-hold-off-Baskets&article_id=817 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:58:37 GMT 1860 Munich 0-2 FC Augsburg Allianz Arena, February 18 - As derby matches go, Friday night's contest at the Allianz Arena between TSV 1860 München and FC Augsburg doesn't capture the imagination in the same way as say Liverpool-Everton or AC-Inter Milan.  Nevertheless, just under thirty thousand football fans turned up on a cold February evening for this exciting clash between Munich's second team and their neighbours from 65km up the road. 1860 were still licking their wounds after last Monday's bitter 1-0 defeat away to Erzgebirge Aue.   A stoppage time goal was all that separated... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Augsburg-sink-1860-in-Derby&article_id=816 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Augsburg-sink-1860-in-Derby&article_id=816 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:46:14 GMT Mainz 1, Bayern 3 Stadion am Bruchweg, Mainz, February 19 - FC Bayern München moved up to second spot in the Bundesliga with a comfortable 3-1 away victory against 1.FSV Mainz 05.  (Editor's note: Bayer Leverkusen's victory on Sunday dropped Bayern back down to third.) The "carnival-city club" were looking for a double over the reigning league champions, having already beaten the Reds in Munich during the Oktoberfest. But early goals in each half set the Bavarians on the road to a facile... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Reds-ruin-Carnival-City-Celebrations&article_id=815 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Reds-ruin-Carnival-City-Celebrations&article_id=815 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:31:49 GMT Bayern Basketball hope to exact revenge at Olympiahalle Munich - Six games into Mission: Promotion, Bayern was dealt a blow to their dreams of an undefeated season in the ProA and earning a spot in the Basketball Bundesliga.  A tough loss in Würzburg, 63-55 to the s.Oliver Baskets proved to be a reality check for the club.  Bayern dropped to 3rd in the table, and it was clear now that promotion was not going to be easy. "We were on the road, we were not getting any calls," recalled guard Jonathan Wallace a week after the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Time-for-Redemption&article_id=814 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Time-for-Redemption&article_id=814 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:06:44 GMT Munich, February 18 - "Win or it will be tight," claimed FC Bayern München's head coach Louis van Gaal before their match against 1.FSV Mainz 05.  Depending on the result, that statement will have a double meaning. Win and Bayern will create some momentum towards their rise in the German Bundesliga table to qualify for next year's Champions League.  Borussia Dortmund currently lead the pack by 10 points and their lead is not yet in jeopardy. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Crossroads&article_id=813 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Crossroads&article_id=813 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 02:48:03 GMT 1860 and EHC in action tonight Derby Time at the Arena - TSV 1860 München not only entertain a neighbor, but a club that they are looking up at in the table, perhaps wishing they could trade places.  FC Augsburg drive down the A8 to the Allianz Arena to take on the Lions tonight at 18:00, hoping the next time they make this particular trip, it will be against FC Bayern next season. Thanks to an 11-match unbeaten streak back in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Friday%27s-Double-Play&article_id=812 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Friday%27s-Double-Play&article_id=812 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:27:07 GMT By Simone Sperduto and Marco Menolfi, TMT Sports Munich, February 16 - Three days after the commanding victory in the top clash against SCC Berlin, TSV Unterhaching host TV Bühl tonight at Generali Sport Arena. First serve at 19.30. (Editor's note:  Salman Mitha will be tweeting updates from the match.  Follow the action @sal_TMT_sports.) Both of these teams won last weekend against teams from Berlin. TV Bühl prevailed 3-1 versus VCO Berlin and Haching... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-Serve-it-Up&article_id=811 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-Serve-it-Up&article_id=811 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:29:03 GMT Bayern double victories, Haching win big on the road FC Bayern remain in the race - The Reds jumped on Hoffenheim early and Arjen Robben scored two goals to win 4-0 and save their coach's job for now.  FCB move back to third in the table, the lone Champions League qualification spot, and are in striking distance to climb up into the automatic spot. Mario Gomez scored his 17th goal of the season only 80... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=810 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=810 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:21:50 GMT Munich, February 11 - There's plenty being written about the Showdown in the Olympiahalle next week when Bayern Basketball look to avenge their lone loss of the season against the s.Oliver Baskets.  But before they get there, they will face a potential trap game, traveling north to take on BV Chemnitz 99 Saturday night. "This game will be a tough match," said Bayern head coach Dirk Bauermann.  "They are a good team and are the surprise of the season." Chemnitz currently sit third in the ProA table, 2 points from an automatic promotion to the Basketball Bundesliga.  Bayern have been winning their... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-face-tough-road-test&article_id=809 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-face-tough-road-test&article_id=809 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:04:18 GMT Titles still at stake after Europe exit Unterhaching, February 11 - After getting knocked out of the CEV Champions League against the Polish team Jastrzebski Wegiel on Tuesday, Generali Haching have to stay focused on winning the German Cup next month and the Bundesliga title.  Their next league match will be a tough one.  Haching will travel to the capital city on Sunday to face the current leader of the German league, SCC Berlin. The disappointment still lingers within the club from the midweek loss.   TSV's libero player Ferdinand Tille explains the mood, "after the defeat... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-look-to-get-back-on-track&article_id=808 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-look-to-get-back-on-track&article_id=808 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:42:04 GMT FC Bayern host Hoffenheim with van Gaal's future at stake Once the dreaded buzzwords begin to circulate that a coach has 'lost the dressing room', it tends to lead to a frenzied sharpening of media knives. These blades are currently being readied for Bayern coach Louis van Gaal ahead of this weekend's clash with Hoffenheim. Fans and media alike have short memories.  The successful Dutch coach won... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=End-nigh-for-King-Louis%3F&article_id=807 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=End-nigh-for-King-Louis%3F&article_id=807 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:27:59 GMT European dream over as Jastrzebski Wegiel win in Golden Set Jastrz?bie-Zdrój, February 7 - After a convincing victory at home last week, Generali Haching could not repeat the feat in Poland.  Jastrzebski Wegiel beat the Bavarians 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 22-25, 25-19) to force the match into a golden set.  Wegiel rode their momentum and home crowd to win the extra set 15-9 and advance to the Final 6. Haching's head coach Mihai Paduretu had warned his men before this important game, noting the dangers of this trip to Poland.  And the home team proved that he... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Generali-Haching-drop-out-of-Champions-League&article_id=806 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Generali-Haching-drop-out-of-Champions-League&article_id=806 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:11:39 GMT Allianz Arena, February 7 - 1860 Munich were again made to pay for negligence in front of goal, conceding a sloppy late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against mid-table Fortuna Düsseldorf. Unfortunately for the dominant home side, the game took a similar pattern to recent affairs at the Allianz Arena. 1860 have not won at home for four games. The Lions were rampant early on but failed to finish off the plucky visitors with a second goal. TSV started... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-Lack-Killer-Instinct&article_id=805 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-Lack-Killer-Instinct&article_id=805 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:59:30 GMT Bayern Munich squandered a two goal half-time lead in Cologne to lose further ground at the top of the Bundesliga. The champions were seemingly cruising at 2-0 going into the break, despite being without flu-ridden Dutch winger Arjen Robben. Bundesliga top scorer Mario Gomez broke the deadlock on 22 minutes, slotting home his 16th goal of the season.  Turkish international Hamit Altintop doubled the advantage just before the interval when he fired home from a tight angle. A... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-dish-out-Cologne-gifts&article_id=803 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-dish-out-Cologne-gifts&article_id=803 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:00:38 GMT Munich, February 5 - Saturday sees Bayern München face a tricky trip to lowly Cologne, where they will look to consolidate their Champions League qualification place. The Bavarians have risen to third spot in the Bundesliga on the back of an impressive run of just one defeat in 13 league games. However, the champions still languish FOURTEEN points behind runaway leaders Borussia Dortmund.  Just fourteen games remain to be played. Bayern will renew acquaintances with two familiar faces on the Rhein:... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-up-for-sniff-of-Eau-de-Cologne&article_id=802 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-up-for-sniff-of-Eau-de-Cologne&article_id=802 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:06:01 GMT Team wins first leg in total team effort Generali Sport Arena, February 2 - Generali Haching took a major step towards qualifying for the next round of the CEV Champions League, beating Jastrzebski Wieleg 3-1 (25-22, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19).  The return match is on Tuesday in Poland. "Tonight we showed we can play well against a strong opponent," exclaimed Haching head coach Mihai Paduretu.  "I'm happy for the team and for our fans.  We are going to continue... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-Hold-Court-in-Champions-League&article_id=801 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Haching-Hold-Court-in-Champions-League&article_id=801 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:20:59 GMT Unterhaching, February 2 - Generali Haching will host Jastrzebski Wegiel in the first leg of the next round of the CEV Champions League tonight, Europe's top men's volleyball competition.  The match will take place at Generali Sport Arena, first serve at 19:00.   Haching is coached by Mihai Paduretu, who has put together a team that is one of the best in Germany and Europe.  Like FC Bayern in football, Haching are always competitive in all three major competitions in their sport.  And this year is no different.  Along with moving on in the European tournament, Haching... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Happy-Times-in-Haching&article_id=800 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Happy-Times-in-Haching&article_id=800 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:46:08 GMT EHC lose Derby, Bayern sweep, 1860 draw, and Unterhaching keep rolling Panthers hold off EHC - Noah Clarke scored two goals as the Augsburg Panthers sent most of the 4,788 frozen fans home with a warming 2-1 Derby win against EHC München.  The match was played at outdoor Curt Frenzel Stadium in sub-freezing temperatures. "Augsburg were the better team, especially at the beginning of the match," stated Munich head coach Pat Cortina.  "They were very disciplined.  Our team was not bad, but we didn't do enough.  We were guilty of watching them, to see how hard... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=799 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=799 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:16:28 GMT Munich in the middle of cat fight, travel to Augsburg Panthers for Derby tonight Olympia Eissportzentrum, January 28 - EHC München were looking to win against Straubing, coming off a two game losing streak. The Tigers were made to pay, as Munich put a beat down on their guests 5-1 Friday night. The first period seemed as though it would be another home loss for Munich. The Tigers came out looking like they wanted to win. From the start of the game it showed that the Tigers were going to play tough offense and defense. "Early into the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Tigers-Bite-off-More-Than-They-Can-Chew&article_id=798 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Tigers-Bite-off-More-Than-They-Can-Chew&article_id=798 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:22:13 GMT Allianz Arena, January 28 - 1860 Munich were denied a deserved home victory against third-placed MSV Duisburg by an ex-60 player returning to haunt them. Only 15,000 hardy souls braved the elements at the Allianz Arena with the winter chill kicking in and sub-zero temperatures for the 1-1 draw. The Lions attempted to warm their fans' spirits with Benny 'Bomber' Lauth deservedly putting the home side ahead. The Lions captain took advantage of some comical defending to fire home on 42 minutes. It was the former German international striker's 10th goal of season. 1860 dominated for long periods but were made to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ex-Lion-Comes-Back-to-Bite-1860&article_id=797 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ex-Lion-Comes-Back-to-Bite-1860&article_id=797 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:17:01 GMT Munich Jan 28 - An air of depression hangs heavily over 1860 Munich. They are faced with waning crowds, a long-standing financial meltdown and - more galling for Lions fans -  having to rely on the benevolence of their 'evil big brother' Bayern Munich over debts accrued from the Allianz Arena ground share. After two consecutive home defeats, 1860 scraped a crucial 1-0 away victory at Osnabrück last time out. This did little to lift the general air of doom and gloom over the financially stricken club.  Quite simply, 1860 have to sell to survive. German U19 international striker Kevin Volland... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Zebras-to-devour-Lions%3F&article_id=796 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Zebras-to-devour-Lions%3F&article_id=796 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:48:11 GMT EHC chicken feed for the Roosters, lose 4-0 at home Olympia Eissportzentrum, January 21 -  EHC München was looking to win their third game in a row after sweeping the DEG Metro Stars last weekend. There was some hope that they could keep the wins coming but they were not so lucky against Iserlohn, giving up early goals and never got back into it, losing 4-0. At the beginning of the first period Munich looked like they were going to breeze past the last place Roosters but that was not the case. EHC started strong on offense but it wouldn't help them.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-lose-two-in-a-row-over-the-weekend%2C-drop-in-DEL-table&article_id=794 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-lose-two-in-a-row-over-the-weekend%2C-drop-in-DEL-table&article_id=794 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:08:52 GMT Allianz Arena, January 22 - Bayern Munich rose to third place in the Bundesliga after an ultimately convincing 5-1 thrashing of Kaiserslautern. Top scorer, Mario Gomez, continued his goal-scoring frenzy with a second-half hat-trick. 'Super Mario' has now racked up 15 Bundesliga goals in 17 games. The first-half fare did little to warm a full house at an Antarctic Allianz Arena with the mid-table visitors more than a match for the champions. 15 million Euro Brazilian recruit Luiz Gustavo made his home debut after signing from Hoffenheim. New first-choice keeper Thomas Kraft saved well from Croatian Ivo Ilicevic to keep the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-Goal-Fest-as-Bayern-Move-to-Third&article_id=793 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gomez-Goal-Fest-as-Bayern-Move-to-Third&article_id=793 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:47:30 GMT FCB host 1.FC Kaiserslautern today at Allianz Arena Munich, January 21 - Bayern Munich breathed a sigh of relief when Franck Ribéry's injury was not as serious as initially feared. The original diagnosis was for the French diva to miss the next 5-6 weeks of the champions' campaign.  The winger is out of Saturday's clash with Kaiserslautern but should be back in training next week. Bayern will be looking to avenge a 2-0 loss in their opening away fixture at the Betzenberg. All the talk in the winter break was of Arjen Robben's return to the ranks to provide sadly lacking inspiration... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Blunders-despite-Robben%27s-Return&article_id=792 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Blunders-despite-Robben%27s-Return&article_id=792 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:38:45 GMT Weekends in Munich are special, especially when Bayern are in action.  All the fans bus into the city, Marienplatz is red and abuzz with anticipation.  And of course, the tourists, both local and international fill up the streets, shops and U-Bahn's.  But Bayern aren't the only ones in action this weekend, and not only their fans are in town.  Here's the weekend preview of the local teams in action. Friday Roosters invade Munich, take on EHC Iserlohn may be last in the DEL table, but the team has booked a special train to transport 1000 fans to the match against EHC München... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=791 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Weekend-sports-action-for-local-clubs&article_id=791 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:15:24 GMT Weekend Sports Wrap After the two local football clubs fell flat on the pitch on Saturday afternoon, the other sports teams saved the weekend with victories in their respective matches on Sunday.  Catch up on all the action with TMT Sports. Bayern draw, lose ground to Dortmund Coming into the second half of the season, FC Bayern München had one goal in mind that they believed would get them back in the race for the Bundesliga title: no more than one loss.  That would leave one to assume that they also meant they would win the other matches.  However the mediocrity from the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sickening-Saturday%2C-Stupendous-Sunday&article_id=790 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sickening-Saturday%2C-Stupendous-Sunday&article_id=790 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:28:49 GMT 1860 Munich 1 Bochum 3 Allianz Arena, January 15 - On Friday 1860 Munich gained their league licence for the rest of the campaign. Any 'feel-good factor' lasted less than a day, evaporating into a bleak start to the second half of the season after a frustrating home defeat to improving Bochum. 1860 rightly found a scapegoat in whistle-happy referee Tobias Welz who awarded the visitors a very soft penalty just before the break. There was a slight coming together of 1860 defender Kai Bülow and Bochum's Matthias Ostrzolek but nothing to suggest a penalty award. Slovenian striker Zlatko Dedic converted the spot-kick... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-Tamed-by-Bochum-after-Kiraly-Clanger&article_id=789 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lions-Tamed-by-Bochum-after-Kiraly-Clanger&article_id=789 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:11:24 GMT Triple-header of hockey, basketball and volleyball Munich, January 16 - After an unspectacular and a stinky Saturday on the football pitch for the local clubs, let's hope the teams in action today can salvage the weekend.  Here's your preview of the action, a wrap up of all the action coming Monday morning. EHC hockey look to sweep in Dusseldorf Under the Friday night lights, EHC München jumped all over the DEG Metro Stars often and early, winning 6-1 at the Eissportzentrum.  Eric Schneider and Martin Schymainski each scored 2 goals in the rout.  This afternoon, the Metro Stars hope to return the favor... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sunday-Sports-in-Munich&article_id=788 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sunday-Sports-in-Munich&article_id=788 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:40:02 GMT Bayern Munich travel to Wolfsburg to begin difficult road to title Munich, January 15 - FC Bayern München will look to shake off the shackles of the lengthy winter break with a tricky trip to 2009 Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg, trained by under-pressure ex-England coach Steve McClaren. McClaren's worries will not have eased after the Wolves finally sold want-away Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko to big-spending Manchester City. A reported 34 million Euro transfer fee, the largest in Bundesliga history, will ease the pain of losing their top-scoring talisman. Bayern trail runaway leaders Dortmund by a whopping 17 points (after Borussia's convincing 3-1... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Robben-Dancing-with-Wolves%3F&article_id=787 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Robben-Dancing-with-Wolves%3F&article_id=787 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:53:42 GMT 1860 Munich host Bochum with financial future in question Munich, January 15 - TSV 1860 München management breathed a collective sigh of relief on Friday when the club satisfied the DFL's (German Football League) stringent licence regulations to maintain their second division status. That this has been achieved with more than a little help from fierce local rivals Bayern Munich will be bitter-sweet for 1860 fans. Bayern have allegedly agreed to defer a debt of over EUR 2 million for outstanding payments on ground rental and catering costs. That 1860 have to be thankful for the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=%27We-are-not-the-Real-Madrid-of-Giesing%27&article_id=786 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=%27We-are-not-the-Real-Madrid-of-Giesing%27&article_id=786 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:31:05 GMT Mission: Promotion to battle complacency and growing expectations Munich, January 9 - Bayern's head coach Dirk Bauermann was adamant in the pre-match press conference that his team would continue to play at the high level from the first half of the season.  After the first 20 minutes Saturday night against USC Freiburg, it seemed the Bayern players were still on holiday as they trailed 39-35 at the half. However Steffen Hamann poured in 20 points, and Aleksandar Nadjfeji and Darius Hall controlled the paint with 17 and 16 points respectively as Bayern Basketball shook off the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Storm-Back-to-Edge-Freiburg&article_id=785 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Storm-Back-to-Edge-Freiburg&article_id=785 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:15:08 GMT EHC still searching for first victory in 2011 Olympia Eissportzentrum, January 9 - EHC München spent the holidays on the road and after winning all three, there was some hope that home-cooking in the new year would keep the wins coming.  On Sunday night EHC suffered their second straight penalty shootout loss at home and are still looking for their first win in 2011. On Wednesday, EHC had the stamina to lead most of the game but in the end Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg won 4-3 in a shootout.  Munich started the game with as much energy... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Home-After-the-Holidays&article_id=784 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Home-After-the-Holidays&article_id=784 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:44:43 GMT High table position positive sign for 2nd half Allianz Arena, Munich, December 19 - Funny thing, sports.  One minute, you are on top of the world, playing well, winning at home, nothing can go wrong.  Then one play can lead to disaster and change everything. Don't ask New York Giants of the NFL and their fans about how their game ended on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.  And don't ask 1860's coach Reiner Maurer about his team's first loss at home this season earlier the same day. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=TSV-Home-Streak-Ends&article_id=782 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=TSV-Home-Streak-Ends&article_id=782 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:57:06 GMT Munich, December 20 - Busy shopping for those last minute gifts?  Still stuck at the airport?  Here's your chance to catch up on the weekend (and a Monday!) that was in Munich sports. Bayern warming up in time for the break Mario Gomez scored a hat-trick and Franck Ribéry played brilliant as FC Bayern München won at VfB Stuttgart 5-3.  The win moves the defending champs up to 5th in the Bundesliga table at the winter break.  Considering that Bayern were as low at 12th, they now sit in great position to make a run to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=781 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sports-Weekend-Wrap&article_id=781 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:26:52 GMT Derby Day Review TSV earn point against last place team At Audi SportPark in Ingolstadt, TSV 1860 München's head coach Reiner Maurer agreed with the opinion that his team need to earn three points in each match to get close to the top of the table before the break.  But after Sunday's draw versus FC Ingolstadt 04, Maurer said it best - "when you score to draw even in the 90th minute, you have to be happy with a point." Alexander Ludwig saved the Lions with a goal on a free-kick in the final seconds after Andreas... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Escape-Disaster%2C-EHC-Cage-Panthers&article_id=780 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Escape-Disaster%2C-EHC-Cage-Panthers&article_id=780 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 07:02:54 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum - Jonathan Wallace scored 28 points as Bayern Basketball strengthened their hold at the top of the ProA table with a 96-68 win over the Osnabrück GiroLive Ballers.  Steffen Hamann returned to his home court for the first time since being injured in the opener and added 15 points and 5 assists. Hamann and Wallace helped Bayern jump out to a 7-0 lead right after tip-off, held the visitors without a field goal for the first five and a half minutes, and they never looked back.  Bayern continued to build their lead thanks to their... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-deflate-Osnabr%FCck%2C-96-68&article_id=779 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-deflate-Osnabr%FCck%2C-96-68&article_id=779 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:50:48 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich, December 11 - In very few 'reputable' professional leagues could any side trail the leaders (approaching halfway through the season) by SEVENTEEN points and still entertain thoughts of winning the title. Whatever the validity of such 'thinking', this still remains a feasible scenario at FC Bayern - albeit a vague one. For some this typifies why non-believers have christened their home stadium the 'Arrogance Arena'. Saturday's routine 3-0 victory against cult-club St. Pauli was a fifth straight league win at the Allianz Arena. In each of these comfortable wins the double winners have scored... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Don%27t-Fear-the-Reeperbahn-Visitors&article_id=778 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Don%27t-Fear-the-Reeperbahn-Visitors&article_id=778 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:33:08 GMT Munich, December 10 - The holiday season has started and the weather has cooled.  OK, it's c-c-cold.  But the local sports calendar heats up this weekend, here's your preview. Friday - Iced treat EHC look to stop losing form - From the beginning of the season, head coach Pat Cortina has focused more on how EHC München has played than results.  After losing the last five of six matches and dropping down to 9th in the table, the team is neither winning nor playing well.  There have been comebacks that have fallen short, dramatic... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Big-Weekend-Awaits-Munich-Sports-Teams&article_id=777 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Big-Weekend-Awaits-Munich-Sports-Teams&article_id=777 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:15:07 GMT Allianz Arena, December 8 - Bayern took the honours in a clash of the FCBs, comfortably beating Basle 3-0 to seal their seventh straight UEFA Champions League home victory. The Swiss league champions, trained by ex-Bayern star Thorsten Fink, were left to rue their profligacy in front of goal - finding no way past the Reds' excellent stand-in goalkeeper Thomas Kraft. Kraft, 22, made three fine first-half saves to keep the Bavarians on level terms.   The visitors' wastefulness was... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rib%E9ry-Brace-as-Basle-are-Faulty&article_id=776 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rib%E9ry-Brace-as-Basle-are-Faulty&article_id=776 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:37:54 GMT Allianz Arena, December 5 - Benjamin Lauth scored on a cracking shot in the 11th minute and Gabor Kiraly kept a clean sheet as TSV 1860 München defeated Hertha BSC Berlin 1-0.  The Lions rebounded after their first loss in 11 matches on Monday and now sit only five points off a promotion spot in the Bundesliga's second division. "From the opening whistle, we wanted to score the winning goal," said 1860 coach Reiner Maurer.  "I compliment my team for rebounding after the loss in the last match.  Today they showed 100% passion, 100% the will to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lauth-Scores-as-Lions-Back-on-the-Winning-Side&article_id=775 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lauth-Scores-as-Lions-Back-on-the-Winning-Side&article_id=775 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:34:57 GMT Lions' unbeaten streak on the line in Monday night football spotlight Munich, November 28 - Regional pride, table position, and a hot streak are all on the line when TSV 1860 München travel to northern Bavaria for a derby match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth.  Kickoff is at 20:15 tonight and the match will be live on sport1. The Lions come in unbeaten in their last 10 matches but still trail Fürth by two points in the table.  In addition, victories over the weekend by the two other clubs 1860 are chasing, makes a win imperative for... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Travel-to-F%FCrth-for-Bavarian-Derby-Match&article_id=774 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Travel-to-F%FCrth-for-Bavarian-Derby-Match&article_id=774 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:42:25 GMT Second half comeback keys victory Karlsruhe, November 28 -   Robert Garrett scored 16 points as Bayern Basketball overcame a slow start to win 79-59 at the Europahalle Sunday afternoon.  The win keeps Bayern on top of the ProA table with 19 points. The match marked the return of German national team captain Steffen Hamann to Bayern's starting lineup who broke a bone in his foot on opening night September 25th.  Hamann with Aleksandar Nadjfeji and Jonathan Wallace sparked an 8-0 run in the third quarter to key the comeback.  Bastian Doreth hit two treys to put... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-win-at-Karlsruhe&article_id=773 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-win-at-Karlsruhe&article_id=773 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:37:34 GMT Allianz Arena, November 27 - FC Bayern München moved into the top five of the Bundesliga with a convincing 4-1 victory against below-par Eintracht Frankfurt at an antarctic Allianz Arena. The reigning champions bombarded the visitors' goal throughout with 25 goal attempts against injury-hit Eintracht. Dutch coach, Louis van Gaal, was exultant in his post-match praise, hailing it as "the best performance since he took charge of the club. I'm very happy today, we are on the right track.''  Whether this improved performance produces a thaw in the frosty relations between the Bayern hierarchy and under-pressure van... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tymoshchuk-at-the-Double-as-Bayern-Warm-Fans-Spirits&article_id=772 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tymoshchuk-at-the-Double-as-Bayern-Warm-Fans-Spirits&article_id=772 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:03:00 GMT Power-play goals lead to two losses Olympia Eissportzentrum, November 28 - James Pollock scored two power play goals, including the winner in the 2nd period, as Mannheim Eagles beat EHC München 6-2 Friday night.  Mannheim move up to 5th in the standings with 36 points while Munich drop to 8th.  On Sunday, Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg scored two more power-play goals against EHC and won 3-0. Against Mannheim, Munich started the match with more intensity than the visitors, attacking the goal from faceoff.  Their hot start paid off when Eric Scnneider was able to get one past... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Overpowered-by-Mannheim-and-Wolfsburg&article_id=771 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Overpowered-by-Mannheim-and-Wolfsburg&article_id=771 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:32:57 GMT Munich give up lead and fall 5-4 Olympia Eissportzentrum, November 21 - After a week off, it looked like the rest did EHC well, as they went up 3-1 by the beginning of the second period.  But Karl Stewart scored two goals in the third to give Straubing the lead and the momentum that they carried into the penalty shootout.  Eric Meloche scored the decisive penalty to give the visiting Tigers the victory, 5-4.  The loss drops Munich down to sixth in the table but they are still only four points off the pace. EHC are back in action on Friday as they... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Fall-at-Home-to-Straubing-in-Penalties&article_id=770 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Fall-at-Home-to-Straubing-in-Penalties&article_id=770 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:32:16 GMT Allianz Arena, November 21 - TSV 1860 München extended their unbeaten run in the 2. Bundesliga to ten matches on Sunday afternoon but were left kicking themselves after throwing away a two-goal lead in a 3-3 draw with FSV Frankfurt. The Lions had worked themselves a 3-1 advantage early in the second half as goals from Alexander Ludwig, Stefan Bell and Benjamin Lauth had rendered Sascha Mölders' first-half opener seemingly irrelevant. However, defensive lapses allowed the visitors back into the game, Mölders second and another from Samil Cinaz ultimately preventing 1860 from closing the gap on the promotion places. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Left-Ruing-Missed-Opportunities&article_id=768 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Left-Ruing-Missed-Opportunities&article_id=768 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:04:41 GMT Family Day at the Arena Munich, November 21 - The Lions are on an unbeaten streak of nine matches and today will be a tough test to continue the streak when they host Frankfurt, kickoff at 13:30.  FSV sit sixth in the table, and TSV in 8th, only 1 point behind. "There is no reason that this winning streak should stop," claims head coach Rainer Maurer. 1860's streak in the league started with the fourth match and five wins and four draws later, the team is in great position to fight for promotion.  Maurer expects to continue the winning streak with the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=TSV-1860-host-FSV-Frankfurt&article_id=767 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=TSV-1860-host-FSV-Frankfurt&article_id=767 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 09:00:45 GMT Olympia Eissportzentrum, November 20 - Jonathan Wallace scored 19 points as FC Bayern Basketball beat the Crailsheim Merlins 91-65. In the first quarter Bayern's defense was strong enough to hold the Merlins to 15 points. Bayern looked as though they would breeze on to another win but it did not come without a few bumps in the road. In the beginning of the second quarter center Darius Hall was out with three fouls. "I guess I was too aggressive," said Hall, who did not see many more minutes until the third quarter and finished with 7 points and 3 rebounds. By... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-make-Merlins-disappear%2C-91-65&article_id=766 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-make-Merlins-disappear%2C-91-65&article_id=766 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:21:39 GMT Munich. The controversial Internet service Google Street View went online on Thursday for 20 of the largest German cities. Munich is one of the cities now covered. Germany is the 27th country that joined the 3D map service from Google Maps. The U.S. Internet giant might feel relieved now as no other country they have worked in has provided so much trouble making Street View as in Germany. The privacy protection issues have been brought up and fought for in Germany and they got an exception to the rule: not only faces and car signs are... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-on-Google-Street-View&article_id=765 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-on-Google-Street-View&article_id=765 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:31:57 GMT Munich. From Wednesday 24th until Sunday 28th November 2010, around 900 exhibitors will present their ideas related to housing, construction, furnishing and living in the exhibition Heim + Handwerk in Munich Riem. Heim+Handwerk is the biggest German consumer exhibition in the field of construction, furnishing and home decoration. Visitors are invited daily till 8pm (Sunday till 6 pm) to obtain information directly from producers and to compare products and prices. Families with children are welcomed too: children can be taken care of by trained teachers in the nursery while their parents can have a look around.  In... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ideas-for-living-and-home-decoration%3A-Heim-%26-Handwerk-exhibition&article_id=764 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ideas-for-living-and-home-decoration%3A-Heim-%26-Handwerk-exhibition&article_id=764 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:41:14 GMT Allianz Arena, November 14 - A Mario Gomez brace and the long-awaited return of Franck Ribéry were the main talking points as Bayern Munich moved up to sixth place in the Bundesliga with a comfortable 3-0 victory in Sunday evening's Bavarian derby against Nuremberg. The defending Bundesliga champions hadn't succumbed at home to their local rivals since 1992 and that record was never at risk once the deadlock was broken on ten minutes.  Croatian Danijel Pranjic jinked through the visitors' jittery backline to set up a simple tap-in for the in-form Gomez. The German international striker is suddenly enjoying a new... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Super-Mario-Seals-Derby-Honours&article_id=763 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Super-Mario-Seals-Derby-Honours&article_id=763 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:55:57 GMT Munich Sports Weekend Wrap Munich, November 15 - FC Bayern München are starting to look like a team that may finally make a move up the Bundesliga table and TSV 1860 München remain unbeaten in their past nine matches in the second league.  Here's a wrap of the weekend that was... 1860 unbeaten in 9 matches - Pretty soon, the Lions will need victories if they are to earn promotion to the top league.  But for now, the team will take the point in their latest goalless draw, this time at Energie Cottbus. Sport Director Micki Stevic criticized the passive play of 1860... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Draw%2C-German-hockey-prevail&article_id=762 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Draw%2C-German-hockey-prevail&article_id=762 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:01:57 GMT Bayern Basketball win tough road test, 100-90 Sporthalle Stadtmitte, Kirchheim unter Teck - Jonathan Wallace scored 17 of his game high 31 points in the 4th quarter and Bastian Doreth drilled a key three-pointer with 2:34 left as Bayern held off the VfL Kirchheim Knights 100-90.  Bayern's win moves them up to the top of table of the ProA second league, tied with Würzburg. In front of an over-capacity crowd of 1300 screaming fans, both teams came out fast and furious, matching baskets and intensity.  Bayern took leads of 25-21 after the 1st quarter and 48-39 at the half.  The only difference... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Road-Warriors&article_id=761 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Road-Warriors&article_id=761 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:22:43 GMT Berlin. The Federal Parliament has accepted the highly controversial health care reform. Thus, the health insurance contribution increases next year from 14.9 to 15.5 percent. CDU and FDP approved the new rules against the votes of the SPD, the Left and the Greens. This was followed by a fierce exchange of verbal blows in which the opposition criticized the new regulation as socially unjust. 306 voted for new rules and 253 votes against. The new regulation provides improved revenue for insurance at lower costs. This... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Health-Reform-Approved&article_id=758 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Health-Reform-Approved&article_id=758 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:09:53 GMT Munich. Saturday, 13th November right-wing nationalists are planning a "Heroes memorial march" through Munich city center. This will raise a large counter protest among the population. This year, for the first time, the city has not tried to ban the march legally as it was in 2008 and 2009 when the case failed both times at the Administrative court. For about 3 years, 6 various anti-nazi organisations have been gathering demonstrators from all over Germany. On Saturday the police expect 200 to 300 right-wing extremists with more than 8000 anti-nazi protesters. The biggest task for about 1800 policemen is to make both... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Anti-Nazi-protests-in-Munich&article_id=757 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Anti-Nazi-protests-in-Munich&article_id=757 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:52:04 GMT Munich. Yesterday Mayor Christian Ude (SPD) and Joachim Herrmann (CSU) together with numerous policemen honored the memory of the four heroes of 1923. The police officers Rudolf Friedrich, Fink Schraut and two of their colleagues, Nicholas Hollweg and Max Schoberth were killed 87 years ago in an attempt to oppose the Hitler Putsch at Odeonsplatz. A commemorative copper plaque on the facade of Residence House with their names engraved, serves as a reminder to an important part of the history that took place in Munich. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hitler-Putsch-at-the-Odeonsplatz-9-November-1923&article_id=756 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hitler-Putsch-at-the-Odeonsplatz-9-November-1923&article_id=756 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:20:41 GMT Munich. A 35-years old man died in a work-related accident on Monday. The death occurred as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the police. The 35-year-old was responsible for cleaning equipment for an equipment rental firm. Company employees found the man unconscious in a factory building. The gas probably leaked from a heater or one of the steam cleaners. The emergency physician was unable to save the man and pronounced him dead at the scene. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Work-Accident---35-year-Old-Dies-of-Poisoning&article_id=755 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Work-Accident---35-year-Old-Dies-of-Poisoning&article_id=755 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:45:47 GMT A musician from Berlin had to be treated by doctors after he left his violin, worth around one million euros on a regional train in Munich. The 55 year-old was traveling home from a concert on the S-Bahn when he got off and left the instrument, made in Italy in 1748, on the seat beside him. As soon as the police had been informed a search of the S-Bahns was conducted and the instrument was found exactly where the musician had left it. Both violin and musician are safely in Asia where the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Musician-forgets-million-euro-violin-on-the-Munich-S-Bahn&article_id=754 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Musician-forgets-million-euro-violin-on-the-Munich-S-Bahn&article_id=754 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:03:50 GMT Munich, November 8 - Skipper Daniel Bierofka explained how he and his TSV 1860 München colleagues "always believed" they could turn the tables despite going behind in their 2-1 victory over Alemannia Aachen on Sunday. The Lions found themselves a goal down to Benjamin Auer's early strike, but found a way back into the game through Alexander Ludwig's thunderous finish and sewed up the points late on thanks to Benjamin Lauth's header. "I think it's down to the manager but also down to the character of the team," said midfielder Bierofka after the match. "We never gave up and we always... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bierofka-Highlights-Munich-Belief&article_id=753 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bierofka-Highlights-Munich-Belief&article_id=753 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:10:27 GMT Munich. Even if it seems incongruous with this rich city, every twelfth Munich citizen is heavily in debt. Who is particularly affected and in which districts the most debtors live is shown in the debtors atlas for Munich, created by the economics information firm Creditreform. The report shows that the gap between wealthy and poor districts became larger: for example, in Hasenbergl every fifth citizen is in debt compared to affluent Obermenzing with one in twenty in debt. 8.3 percent of citizens in Munich are stuck in the situation where they cannot pay their... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Debtors-Atlas&article_id=752 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Debtors-Atlas&article_id=752 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:23:27 GMT Bayern Basketball shoot lights out in 99-61 trashing of Essen Olympia Eissportzentrum, Munich, November 7 - The mission for the season was clear:  promotion.  And how to accomplish this goal was repeated by everyone in the organization, from management to the players:  go undefeated.  The expectation, nay arrogance, to win every game that comes from the FC Bayern football side had seeped to the basketball team.  But then came two lack-luster matches, injuries to key players, and a loss at Würzburg that had the team wondering if it was really going to be as easy as they hoped to win promotion. Well,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mission-Back-on-Track&article_id=751 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mission-Back-on-Track&article_id=751 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:25:00 GMT Two key wins have team sitting 3rd in the table Munich, November 7 - During the course of a season, teams may have a few matches that help define them, give them a chance to demonstrate their willingness to rise to the occasion and fight for victory.  A team can have those type of games maybe two or three times a season.  EHC München experienced two season defining matches THIS weekend:  a heart-stopping overtime win over Augsburg 4-3 on Friday and followed that up Sunday afternoon with an amazing comeback to win in a penalty shootout in Cologne. The two victories take... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Munich-Head-into-Break-on-High&article_id=750 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Munich-Head-into-Break-on-High&article_id=750 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:13:32 GMT Allianz Arena, Munich - TSV 1860 München moved to within five points of the 2. Bundesliga promotion places thanks to a 2-1 home victory over Alemannia Aachen on Sunday. Both sides went into the game on the back of some excellent form, and Reiner Maurer's charges were made to come from behind after Benjamin Auer put Aachen in front early on. Alexander Ludwig levelled the scores midway through the first half, and with the game looking as though it was heading for a tie, Benjamin Lauth headed home to ensure 1860 registered their sixth win of the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-keep-touch-with-the-leading-pack&article_id=749 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-keep-touch-with-the-leading-pack&article_id=749 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:04:52 GMT The Lions host Alemannia at the Arena, kickoff 13:30Munich, November 7 - It's ok to look at what your neighbors have, and try to emulate.  Maybe buy the same car, or patio furniture.  But when your neighbor is Bill Gates, how do you keep up?  That's the current state for TSV 1860 München.  They would love to keep up with the neighbors two streets over, but FC Bayern are one of the giants of European football and over the past years 1860 are just trying to survive life in the 2nd Bundesliga. Despite the normal off-the-pitch troubles that the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Look-to-Continue-Unbeaten-Streaks-against-Aachen&article_id=748 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Look-to-Continue-Unbeaten-Streaks-against-Aachen&article_id=748 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:16:28 GMT Munich. German integration policy has been a hot discussion topic in government recently. Munich Mayor Christian Ude (SPD) has his own opinion about the policy of the federal government; "There is an appalling contradiction between the nice words and actual financial decisions", he stated. The black-yellow government is operating a savings strategy which contradicts the integration of many people with an immigrant background. In Munich alone the government cut the funds for professional training of unemployed migrants by 15 million euros. The next item of saving was integration courses, where foreigners learn German. These courses were a... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Integration-policy---government-cut-funds&article_id=747 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Integration-policy---government-cut-funds&article_id=747 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:30:07 GMT BeMe Theatre, the only professional English-language theatre group in Munich has just emerged from a successful production of Pochsy's Lips, a one-women show addressing the postmodern absurdity of consumerism within society to bring us Harold Pinter's Betrayal. Set in reverse order, the tale of a love affair starts in 1977 with its conclusion and ends with where it all started, in 1968. BeMe Theatre's production will be more contemporary, taking place between 2001 and 1992. Emma, torn between lover and husband must justify lying to Robert, her husband, while Jerry cheats on his... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=BeMe-Theatre-proudly-presents-Harold-Pinter%27s-Betrayal&article_id=746 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=BeMe-Theatre-proudly-presents-Harold-Pinter%27s-Betrayal&article_id=746 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:51:38 GMT Having first opened its doors to the public of Munich in 1985, Words Worth can now proudly celebrate its 25th year. Once attracting English native and non-native speakers alike to its original shop on Schellingstrasse 21 which very much resembled an old English bookshop, Words Worth now resides on Schellingstrasse 3 and plays host to textbooks for the University's English and American Studies department as well as the literary greats read just for pleasure. Both fiction and non-fiction sections are well-stocked and cater to everyone's needs from children to young adults to those simply looking for a light read to take... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Words-Worth-English-language-Bookshop-turns-25&article_id=745 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Words-Worth-English-language-Bookshop-turns-25&article_id=745 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:52:33 GMT FC Bayern in Champions League action tonight under clouds of controversy Munich, November 2 - Bayern Munich's recent five match unbeaten run has done little to paper over the cracks of a frosty atmosphere at boardroom level. Following their worst start to a Bundesliga campaign since 1966, discontent is rife behind the scenes at 'FC Hollywood'. President Uli Hoeness has publicly criticised coach Louis van Gaal. "It's difficult to talk to him, because he doesn't accept other peoples' opinions,'' complained Hoeness. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Winter-of-Discontent&article_id=744 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Winter-of-Discontent&article_id=744 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:27:28 GMT Holiday weekend of sports in review Munich, November 1 - This weekend was a pre-cursor for what we should expect the next two months:  the holidays and lots of sports.  So for those of you who were out of town (and may still be out but checking our pages to catch up), here's a quick review! FC Bayern moving on up - Martin Demichelis returned to the lineup and scored the first goal in FCB's 4-2 win at the Allianz Arena Friday night against SC Freiburg.  Mario Gomez, Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, and Toni Kroos added goals to help Bayern stay unbeaten in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=In-case-you-missed-it...&article_id=743 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=In-case-you-missed-it...&article_id=743 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:02:12 GMT The decadence of the Bavarian State Ballet, led by Ivan Liska as artistic director, can be seen not only in the pink velvet handrails, pink velvet chairs and huge chandelier suspended above the stalls but also onstage from the very first act; Fokine's '€œShéhérazade'€. One recalls tales of "One Thousand and One Nights" as dancers reenact a Persian love story of betrayal, jealousy and murder. The explosive colour onstage almost distracts us from the sensuous melodies of Rimski-Korsakow and the floating costumes brought to life by 30 ballerinas. One can imagine the original piece, performed in Munich in 1912, to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=100-Jahre-Ballets-Russes&article_id=741 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=100-Jahre-Ballets-Russes&article_id=741 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:44:33 GMT Munich, October 25 - It's safe to assume that 1860 Munich have enjoyed better weeks in their proud history. 1860's recent financial problems are well documented. The latest evidence of the club's mismanagement resulted in an immediate 2 point deduction being imposed by the DFL (German Football League). The club accepted the penalty for failing to adhere to stringent licence regulations - knowing only too well that they probably got off lightly. Director of Football Micky Stevic called the two point penalty 'slap in the face' for the club. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Lowdown&article_id=740 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1860-Lowdown&article_id=740 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:32:14 GMT Late rally overcomes sluggish start Munich, October 24 - Jonathan Wallace scored 8 of his game-high 19 points in the 4th quarter including the go-ahead 3-pointer as Bayern defeated BV Chemnitz 63-60.  Beckham Wyrick added 16 points and 7 rebounds to bring FCB's record to 5-0. Despite the win, the Bayern camp were not happy as the team struggled out of the gate, allowing the 99ers to outhustle and outshoot the home squad, forcing turnovers and missing shots.  "Tonight was our worst showing of the season," stated Bayern coach Dirk Bauermann.  "It's a win, but a win that did not live... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Escape-with-Ugly-Win%2C-63-60&article_id=738 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Escape-with-Ugly-Win%2C-63-60&article_id=738 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:08:33 GMT 3-2 loss to Dusseldorf drops team into mini-slump Munich, October 22 - EHC München were hoping a bit of home-ice advantage would help break a two-match loss streak and bring a cure to help the team overcome injuries.  But the evening did not start as well as planned. The packed house of 3,763 were barely settled in as the Metro Stars took a 2-0 advantage thanks to goals from Rob Collins and Andrew Roach. "During the first 15 minutes, DEG were the better team," explained EHC coach Pat Cortina.  "But we battled back to get in the game." Dylan Gyori scored two power play... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC%27s-Comeback-Falls-Short-in-Dramatic-Penalty-Shootout&article_id=737 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC%27s-Comeback-Falls-Short-in-Dramatic-Penalty-Shootout&article_id=737 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:59:08 GMT Munich.  At least half of the Munich population has a cold, running nose and sniffless at the moment. In the next few days we might even see the first snow. The flu season is coming and the Society for Immune Medicine in Munich advices to get vaccinated against flu. Last winter 253 people in Germany died of complications caused by influenza. The experts have no answer whether this year's flu in Munich belongs to a normal type or an epidemic one. New findings show that pregnant women are particularly affected by flu. Other risk groups are people with chronic diseases, older... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Doctors-Advice%3A-Vaccination-Against-Flu&article_id=736 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Doctors-Advice%3A-Vaccination-Against-Flu&article_id=736 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:26:54 GMT Munich. A pub visitor who hit another man on the head with a piece of garden furniture is now being investigated by the police for attempted murder. The incident occured on Sunday night, the 26th of September. A Lithuanian tourist and a 33 year old Bosnian man were guests in a pub in Freimann. Two other men in the pub clashed and one took the other in a headlock and choked him. The 30 year old Bosnian man tried to calm them down and separated the two men. In the same moment the Lithuanian guest took a metal folding chair and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Attempted-Murder-by-Lithuanian&article_id=735 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Attempted-Murder-by-Lithuanian&article_id=735 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:32:32 GMT Munich. More than 700 drivers were caught for driving over the speed limit during strict traffic controls carried out by the Munich police on Monday.  In total 715 motorists were caught and punished for speeding. Other violations included traffic rules like telephone ban or compulsory usage of seatbelts. The most serious violation was made by a 35-years old motorcyclist with a measured speed of 109 km/h on Tegernseer Landstrasse with a speed limit of 60 km/h. The motorcyclist had to pay 160euro fine, got a driving ban for one month and 3 points to his driving license record in Flensburg.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traffic-Speed-Controls-in-Munich&article_id=734 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traffic-Speed-Controls-in-Munich&article_id=734 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:09:25 GMT Munich. A car slid off Nymphenburger Straße and crashed into a bus stop. Two pedestrians waiting for a bus were thrown through a glass window. On Monday at around 8 o'clock a 35 year old driver drove along the Nymphenburger Straße on his way out of the city. The car was travelling too fast and skidded on the wet road, the car slid and hit a bus stop nearby. A 41 year old Vietnamese woman and a 28 year old student from Munich were hit by the vehicle and thrown through a glass window. The 41 year old... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Car-Crashes-into-Bus-Stop&article_id=733 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Car-Crashes-into-Bus-Stop&article_id=733 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:08:26 GMT Munich. Yesterday the first semester started at Bavaria's Universities and they report record numbers of new students. With 61,552 first-year students (+4.2 percent) a new record was reached for Munich LMU. However, it has its consequences as the universities are overfilled; there are not enough auditoriums to cater for all the newcomers. Additionally, the biggest wave of students is yet to come in 2011 (76,000) with the so-called double graduation school-year students.  Universities are faced with financial problems and find it difficult to conduct ongoing redevelopment work or even plan construction projects. University deans now think the power of the Bavarian... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Semester-Record-at-LMU%3A-61%2C552-Fresher-Students&article_id=732 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Semester-Record-at-LMU%3A-61%2C552-Fresher-Students&article_id=732 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:56:07 GMT Munich. The 44 year old co-founder of the internet encyclopaedia Wikipedia, Jimmy D. Wales, has been honoured with an award from the Eduard-Rhein trust in Munich. Wales receives the award, which also has a 20,000 Euro prize attached, for his idea to distribute over the Internet a free and international encyclopaedia, according to the trust. Bavaria's minister for scientific affairs, Wolfgang Heubisch, took part in the award ceremony at the Deutsche Museum. Wales started the project together with Larry Sanger in 2001; Wikipedia in German started 2 months later.  The name is derived from the Hawaiian "wiki"... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wikipedia-Founder-Receives-Award-at-DM&article_id=731 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wikipedia-Founder-Receives-Award-at-DM&article_id=731 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:19:24 GMT Munich. From Wuppertal to Munich for 30 Euro, a shuttle service was offered by two Iraqis and promoted via the Internet. The police have since stopped the bus transfer - the offer was illegal for various reasons. Departure: 9 o'clock from Wuppertal, Bonn, Dusseldorf or Cologne. The destination is Munich and the price is 30 Euro. The service returns at 5 PM from Hauptbahnhof in Munich. This route was offered by two 37 year old Iraqis from Cologne and Bonn for a relatively long period of time, using the Internet to find clients. Many students used the cheap transport. After a police... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-Stop-Illegal-Transport-Service&article_id=730 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-Stop-Illegal-Transport-Service&article_id=730 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:17:55 GMT Munich weekend sports roundup Bayern Basketball win on the road - Robert Maras scored 15 points to lead Bayern to a road win at Rhöndorf 83-67 Saturday night.  Beckham Wyrick added 12 points and 9 rebounds as FCB improved their record to 4-0.  The team returns home Sunday, October 24th to take on Chemnitz 99.  Tip-off is at 17:00 at the Olympia Eissportzentrum. EHC München lose twice on the road - After claiming first place last weekend with two wins in a row, EHC dropped two matches over the weekend to fall down to 5th in the DEL table.  On Friday, they... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Road-Trip%3A--Bayern-Basketball-Win%2C-EHC-Lose%2C-1860-Draw&article_id=729 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Road-Trip%3A--Bayern-Basketball-Win%2C-EHC-Lose%2C-1860-Draw&article_id=729 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:39:31 GMT Bundesliga Match Day 8 Recap Bayern Munich, missing a host of international stars, still proved too strong for Hanover running out comfortable 3-0 winners. Mario Gomez was the match winner with a stunning hat trick, one in the eye for his increasingly vocal number of doubters. The German striker dedicated his man-of-the-match performance to his namesake in Chile, the ninth miner to be spectacularly rescued from the Chilean rubble during the week. After Bayern's worst start to a Bundesliga... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Back-on-Course&article_id=728 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Back-on-Course&article_id=728 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:39:46 GMT Munich. The Long Night of Museums is a brilliant art and cultural event that takes place from 7 pm till 2 am in Munich on Saturday, the 16th of October. More than 90 museums, collections, galleries, churches, arts and cultural exhibitions open their doors. It gives you an opportunity to discover many facets of Munich art and culture in one long night. With a combined ticket for 15 eur which includes entry price to all the participating museums and galleries as well as ticket price for the MVG shuttle buses and all MVV traffic. There are 5 various routs to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Long-Night-of-Museums-in-Munich&article_id=727 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Long-Night-of-Museums-in-Munich&article_id=727 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:48:42 GMT As Germany continued their predictable surge to the top of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group A with victories over Turkey and Kazakhstan either side of the weekend, there were no prizes for guessing who grabbed the crucial goals. At international level, Miroslav Klose is a goalscoring sensation. The Polish-born striker netted twice in what may yet prove to be a decisive 3-0 victory over Turkey in Berlin on Friday, before opening the scoring in the second half against Kazakhstan four days later, relieving the pressure and ushering in further strikes from Mario Gomez and Lukas Podolski in another comfortable 3-0 success. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Klose-can%27t-stop-scoring...-for-Germany&article_id=726 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Klose-can%27t-stop-scoring...-for-Germany&article_id=726 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:16:46 GMT Action-packed games and realistic ticket prices mean packed stadiums across Germany - bucking the trend across Europe Reigning Bundesliga champions - Bayern Munich will be looking to repeat their double-winning season of 2009/10. Season after season, the Bavarian heavyweight is expected to canter to the Bundesliga title. But Champions League success has proved rather more elusive since their success in 2001 under Ottmar Hitzfeld.  Bayern were definitely punching above their weight by reaching the 2010 final, including a somewhat fortuitous victory over Manchester United en route. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bundesliga-Booming-on-Back-of-Germany%27s-Fantastic-World-Cup&article_id=725 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bundesliga-Booming-on-Back-of-Germany%27s-Fantastic-World-Cup&article_id=725 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:52:57 GMT Munich. Triple crash: a pensioner caused three crashes at the Brudermuehltunnel within a few minutes. He drove his car into a lorry, twice. He was driving too fast during the dense rush hour traffic and crashed into a car driving in front of him in the Brudermuehl tunnel. After the accident the 90 year old man got back into his car and drove forwards, hitting the lorry which had stopped because of the previous accident. The pensioner tried his luck again and hit the lorry a second time. Face to face with the police, the man explained that his foot was stuck between... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Causes-Triple-Accident&article_id=724 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Causes-Triple-Accident&article_id=724 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:52:34 GMT Jogi Löw's men victorious in two comfortable EURO 2012 Qualifying matches Munich, Oct 13 - On Friday evening in Berlin's Olympic Stadium, the home fans found themselves outnumbered on their own patch as Berlin's Turkish community came out in force to support their side managed by Guus Hiddink. This fervent 'away' following proved futile as Germany, now ranked the third best team in the world, coasted to a 3-0 victory. Two for Bayern striker Miroslav Klose were sandwiched around a goal for Real Madrid's Mesut Özil which really rubbed salt into Turkish wounds. Son of Turkish parents, Özil was roundly booed throughout... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany-Continue-to-Ride-the-World-Cup-Wave&article_id=723 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany-Continue-to-Ride-the-World-Cup-Wave&article_id=723 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:06:05 GMT Garmisch-Patenkirchen. The dispute with Olympic opponents have had a negative impact on Munich's application for the Winter Games 2018. The president of the International Ski Federation (FIS) and member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Gianfranco Kaspe, said on German radio on Monday: "One speaks about it at the IOC, it has influence on the IOC to say the least." At the beginning it hadn't been so bad, "A few farmers were against it, that was normal within an Olympic candidacy, but by now the whole issue has become rather serious." While reading through Bavarian newspapers he noticed the rejection of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Olympic-Dispute-Creates-Negative-Attention&article_id=722 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Olympic-Dispute-Creates-Negative-Attention&article_id=722 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:43:44 GMT Team overcomes tough week of losses and injuries Munich - Eric Schneider scored his 6th goal and added an assist and both goaltenders combined on a clean-sheet as EHC Munich outlasted the Hannover Scorpions 3-0 Sunday night at the Eissportzentrum.  Coupled with their win Friday night in Nuremberg 6-4 over the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers, EHC moved into first place in Germany's top hockey league. "I'm happy for our players.  It's not an easy time as we have a lot of players out," stated EHC head coach Pat Cortina.  "The boys keep working hard and good... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-sting-Scorpions%2C-move-to-the-top-of-the-DEL&article_id=721 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-sting-Scorpions%2C-move-to-the-top-of-the-DEL&article_id=721 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:49:56 GMT Team improves to 3-0 in all-round effort Munich, October 9 - Another rocking night at the Eissportzentrum, another Bayern Basketball blowout.  Jonathan Wallace scored 23 points and Darius Hall added 12 points and 10 rebounds to pound the Hannover Scorpions into submission 89-55. Bayern jumped all over the visitors from the beginning, scoring the first 6 points and winning the first quarter 22-12.  And they never looked back.  Bayern also outrebounded the Scorpions 27-14.  Hannover were intimidated by the sold-out crowd and the defensive effort by Bayern throughout, shooting only 28% in the first half when the game slipped away. "I was proud... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Stomp-the-Scorpions&article_id=720 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Stomp-the-Scorpions&article_id=720 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:38:47 GMT Weakened Munich squad looking to take 1st place Munich, October 8 - Over the last 7 days, Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers sat at home, enjoyed the view from the top of the DEL table, and rested.  In the same period EHC Munich went from a 3-match win streak to losing two consecutive on home ice missing chances to move up, and got weaker. Tonight's derby match that faces off at 19:30 at Arena Nürnberger Versicherung will be a pivotal match for both clubs.  For the Ice Tigers, a chance to set the pace in the early season and keep the other teams... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Limp-into-Key-Early-Matchup&article_id=719 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Limp-into-Key-Early-Matchup&article_id=719 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:28:17 GMT Local top league hockey teams battle it out this week Munich, October 4 - The Oktoberfest maybe over, but Bavarians have a reason to celebrate for another week.  Ice hockey rinks will heat up the cooling nights in the Freistaat starting with EHC München hosting ERC Ingolstadt tonight at the Olympia Eissportzentrum.  Face-off at 19:30. A win by Munich will set up a top-of-the-table clash Friday night in Nuremberg against the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers.  Despite the huge week... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=It%27s-Bavarian-Derby-Week-On-Ice%21&article_id=718 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=It%27s-Bavarian-Derby-Week-On-Ice%21&article_id=718 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:18:54 GMT Munich. A trial involving an 81 year old author and a 91 year old publisher will start in the regional court in Munich. In their published writings they both deny the Holocaust. Ursula H. and Georg W., who are charged with sedition and assisted sedition, admitted to some of the prosecutor's accusations at the opening hearing in Munich.  Ursula H. admitted to writing the content, which defames Jews and is in denial of the Holocaust. She denied accusations that she herself denies the Holocaust. One can only deny "what one believes in", she said. The prosecutors office charged the 81 year old from North Rhine-Westphalia... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Anti-Semitic-Agitation%3A-81-Year-Old-on-Trial&article_id=717 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Anti-Semitic-Agitation%3A-81-Year-Old-on-Trial&article_id=717 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:06:01 GMT Munich. On Sunday afternoon a 15 year old tried to get his ball from the roof of an empty storage building, however he fell and was severely injured. The teenager fell 8 metres, through plexi-glass and landed on the hard concrete floor, he sustained heavy injuries. The fire brigade and the rescue team treated the boy on site, he was later airlifted to a hospital in Munich. The helicopter used Goetheplatz as a landing spot and the police barricaded the location for the duration of the operation. The friends of the boy, who saw the accident are currently undergoing counselling. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Boy-Seriously-Injured-After-Roof-Fall&article_id=716 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Boy-Seriously-Injured-After-Roof-Fall&article_id=716 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:04:11 GMT Munich. A drunk Wiesn visitor set fire to a chemical toilet near the Oktoberfest on Wednesday. At around 2AM, security personnel from a nearby furniture shop in Westend noticed that a portable toilet in an underground car park was on fire. The security service opened the locked door and found a 23 year old Canadian inside. The young man had set fire to the toilet paper. The damage to the mobile toilet is estimated to be 1500 Euro. The drunk firestarter was brought to a nearby police station. He paid a security deposit of 800 Euro and did not give any clues as to why... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wiesn-Visitor-Sets-Toilet-on-Fire&article_id=715 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wiesn-Visitor-Sets-Toilet-on-Fire&article_id=715 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:02:55 GMT Friday's win get Munich closer to top of the table Munich, October 3 - As the weather cools, EHC München is heating up on the ice.  Two straight wins on the road has EHC sitting in third in DEL table. On Friday night, Eric Schneider scored his fourth goal in this young season to ice a 3-0 win over the Metro Stars in Duesseldorf.  EHC return home for two matches, starting tonight against Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg at 19:30 at the Olympia Eissportzentrum.  It's a Bavarian Derby on Tuesday as ERC Ingolstadt come to town.  Win those two and that sets up huge... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Return-Home-to-Face-Wolfsburg&article_id=714 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Return-Home-to-Face-Wolfsburg&article_id=714 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 10:29:14 GMT Next home match Saturday vs. Hannover at the Olympia Eissportzentrum Munich, October 3 - Jonathan Wallace and Aleksander Nadjfeji both scored 21 points to lead FC Bayern to their first road win 87-77 against Science City in Jena Saturday night.  Bayern once again used a defensive effort in the 3rd quarter to separate themselves from their opponent and improved their record to 2-0. After the tremendous season debut last weekend in front of 3000 fans at home, head coach Dirk Bauermann knew the first road match would be a major test.  "On the road is always tough, 20 points tougher," commented Bauermann... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Win-on-the-Road&article_id=713 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Win-on-the-Road&article_id=713 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 10:21:17 GMT Munich. Visitors of the shopping centre at Elisenhof were astonished when on Tuesday at 3 o'clock, a woman tried to drive her Hyundai into the basement of the shopping centre. The 83 year old mistook the entrance to the shopping centre for an underground car park. When she realised her mistake it was already too late and the car was stuck. According to police, the woman was not injured and only minor damage was caused to the car. In the past few years in Munich there have been a number of instances of drivers mistaking U-Bahn entrances for... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Not-an-Underground-Car-Park&article_id=712 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Not-an-Underground-Car-Park&article_id=712 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:53:53 GMT Munich. The MVV will increase its prices by an average of 2.8%, starting from the 12th of December. Ticket prices for occasional users (as opposed to season ticket holders) will increase significantly. The reason for the changes is increased wage rates, new trains and re-fitting costs. Those affected most are the people who use the services occasionally, the Streifenkarte has the greatest increase in price, from 4.4% - to 12 Euro. Travelling for children will be more expensive as well. MVV users can take small comfort in the fact that short distance route prices will remain unchanged,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=MVV-Increases-Ticket-Prices&article_id=711 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=MVV-Increases-Ticket-Prices&article_id=711 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:52:27 GMT Munich. A helicopter landed on the Goetheplatz early on monday morning. Oktoberfest is the reason why. A child had to be airlifted from a clinic in Cologne to Munich - and arrived via helicopter in the Bavarian city. As the Theresienwiese is occupied by the Oktoberfest, the helicopter simply landed at Goetheplatz. After a safe landing the child was delivered via ambulance to the Hauner'sche clinic. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Helicopter-Lands-at-Goetheplatz&article_id=710 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Helicopter-Lands-at-Goetheplatz&article_id=710 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:17:55 GMT Munich. An anti-nuclear power movement wants to send a second signal in Munich after their demonstration in Berlin, against extending the lifespan of nuclear power plants. By now, parties and unions from the left-wing to the conservatives want to take part in the planned human chain in the city center on the 9th of Oktober."We hope for 30,000", said à–DP chef Bernhard Suttner in Munich. The goal is to form a human chain between the "headquarters of the atom lobbys" - meaning the headquarters of the CSU, Eon, Siemens and the Bavarian ministry of environment. The alliance was joined by the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Anti-Nuclear-Demonstration-in-Munich&article_id=709 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Anti-Nuclear-Demonstration-in-Munich&article_id=709 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:16:39 GMT Munich. The strike with the U-Bahn, bus and tram will be interrupted on Tuesday for consideration of the family day at the Wiesn. The trade union GdL and the DBB tariff union wanted this to be understood "as a gesture of good will". "We want that parents and their children can have an uninterrupted day at the Wiesn", says Willi Russ, who is responsible for the talks about communal local traffic in the trade union. But he also stressed: "This doesn't change our basic concern." Since last Friday, the trade union called for an unlimited strike - and has caused a great... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Strike%3A-Trade-Unions-Take-a-Break&article_id=708 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Strike%3A-Trade-Unions-Take-a-Break&article_id=708 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:16:18 GMT After Carrie Bradshaw bit into a delicate, decadent cupcake on Sex and the City, it wasn't long before the trend hit European shores. Unfortunately, the German coast isn't very long, so it was a while before Germany caught on. Berlin, trend-capital of the country, has seen independent cupcake shops spring up over the last year and thankfully, two former digital marketing experts in Munich have said goodbye to their corporate careers and hello to sugar, spice and everything cupcake. ... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Icing-on-the-Cake&article_id=707 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Icing-on-the-Cake&article_id=707 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:25:20 GMT Munich. The strike in public local transport continues on Monday. The MVG plans to substitute permanent striking staff with temporary workers in the meantime. In Munich and Nuremberg trams are affected by the strike, less than the U-Bahn and buses, according to public transportation services. A spokesperson for the MVG informed that the delays will be limited. To relieve staff that are not on strike, the MVG will use temporary workers. The strike of the Trade Union for Engine-Drivers and the German Civil Service Association in Munich, Augsburg and Nuremberg began on Friday. The actual position according to the MVG message:U-Bahn: All... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Local-Traffic-Strikes-Continue&article_id=706 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Local-Traffic-Strikes-Continue&article_id=706 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:57:43 GMT Munich. The smoking ban in tents at the Oktoberfest has been working this weekend. However celebrities seem to think they are an exception. In the middle of "Kaefer's" tent, Ralf Moeller puts a cigarette in his mouth. He lights it, inhales and then exhales the smoke, laughing confidently into the camera. A waiter gives him a red card, while laughing himself. What seems a joke for the two men, is not so for economic consultant Dieter Reiter, who doesn't find it funny at all. "I find it very distressing and I am very upset that so called celebrities are being photographed while... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Celebrities-Not-Following-Smoking-Ban&article_id=705 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Celebrities-Not-Following-Smoking-Ban&article_id=705 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:56:09 GMT Offensive explosion in 3rd quarter buries USC Heidelberg 97-69 Munich, September 24 - German and Bayern soccer legend Paul Breitner summed up Bayern's home opener the best:  'Simply awesome.' He, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and 3000 other fans had a great view Saturday night at the Eissportzentrum as Jonathan Wallace scored 23 points and dished out 5 assists in a 97-69 rout of USC Heidelberg.  Center Darius Hall pitched in with 17 points in the paint and German national team guard Steffen Hamann added 15 points. After a back-and-forth first half that ended with Bayern holding a 41-36 lead, the hosts put on a three-point... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Start-Mission-Off-With-a-Bang&article_id=704 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-Start-Mission-Off-With-a-Bang&article_id=704 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:13:14 GMT Munich hold off Cologne on Friday at home, escape in overtime Sunday in Hannover Munich, September 27 - If Friday night was your first experience watching professional hockey, and it's been a long time for this reporter, then you will love this sport:  Goals, hard-hitting, party atmosphere, and the home team coming away with a victory.  Even the weather played a part, providing a bit of a wintry storm feeling right before face-off. But if you listened to both coaches, you would get a different,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Win-Two-Thrillers-Over-The-Weekend&article_id=703 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=EHC-Win-Two-Thrillers-Over-The-Weekend&article_id=703 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:11:01 GMT Jump ball 19:30 vs. USC Heidelberg at Olympia Eissportzentrum Munich, Sep 25 - You've read the title of the article twice now, and ask, 'wait, Bayern has a basketball team?  FC Bayern?  Sal, are you still on summer holiday?' No, I'm no longer on holiday and I have not made an error.  FC Bayern Basketball begin their 2.Liga ProA season tonight with one goal in mind:  "Mission:  Aufstieg" - translated... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-tips-off-%27all-or-nothing%27-season-tonight&article_id=701 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Basketball-tips-off-%27all-or-nothing%27-season-tonight&article_id=701 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:02:09 GMT Munich. This year at Effnerplatz a sex bomb will reach into the sky - or at least something that had the same name as the sex bomb in the 1920's: Mae West. It is a 52 metre high sculpture made of 32 carbon pipes. Yesterday the scaffolding construction began from which the 1.55 million Euro artwork will be assembled. Firstly, from the scaffolding, the lower 15 metre steel pipes of the sculpture will be assembled. Afterwards follows the frame, on which the 37 metre high carbon construction will eventually arise. The last task is a simple one in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Preparations-for-Mae-West-Begin&article_id=700 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Preparations-for-Mae-West-Begin&article_id=700 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:39:54 GMT Ebersberg. A basic requirement for the survival of flood victims in Pakistan is clean, drinkable water. To help the people in Pakistan, the Rotary club in Ebersberg donated a so called "Paul". It is a back-pack with which clear water can be purified. For 3 years the Rotary club of Ebersberg-Grafing has supported a project from Franz Bernd Frechen: the professor at the University of Kassel invented the water back-pack Paul (Portable Aqua Unit for Lifesaving). The bag is about as big as a wheelie bin and weighs about 25 kilograms. Every day 1200 litres of water can... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=PAUL-Flies-to-Pakistan&article_id=699 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=PAUL-Flies-to-Pakistan&article_id=699 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:39:03 GMT Munich. A man in a disco in Munich urinated on a power socket on Thursday evening and caused a blackout. According to police, the man sneaked behind the bar and urinated on a multi socket plug. Then the lights went out but the man was not injured.  As to why he did this, the police do not know. When the owner of the club asked him, he simply started to laugh. "Perhaps both of them held an old grudge", says a spokesman of the police. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-Relieves-Himself-on-Electrical-Socket%2C-Causes-Blackout&article_id=698 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-Relieves-Himself-on-Electrical-Socket%2C-Causes-Blackout&article_id=698 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:37:32 GMT Munich. A prostitute ring lured victims into paying booths and when clients paid with bank cards, the escorts secretly recorded their PINs.The police in Munich are investigating three women aged 26, 33 and 42 with EC card fraud and forbidden prostitution. The women persuaded heavily drunk customers of a gentlemen's establishment on Schillerstraße to escort them to a private booth. There the women performed private sexual dances. When the men paid with EC or credit cards, the dancers secretly recorded their PIN numbers. Afterwards they distracted the customer so that it was possible to steal the card before leaving the booth.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Credit-Card-Fraud&article_id=697 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Credit-Card-Fraud&article_id=697 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:01:46 GMT Munich. A man was found floating in the Eisbach in English Garden on Tuesday morning . People walking by spotted the corpse in the river which runs through the middle of the park and made popular by surfers. After the pedestrians noticed the man, they called the emergency services. The team searched the river together with divers and support from a police helicopter.  At the Kennedy bridge they found the 60 year old man and pulled him out of the river. On-site reanimation attempts were unsuccessful, reported the fire brigade. The dangers of the Eisbach are often misjudged by people and there have been... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-Drowns-in-English-Garden&article_id=696 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-Drowns-in-English-Garden&article_id=696 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:49 GMT Munich. A tragic accident occured at the Wiesn when a 72 year old visitor fell in Wirtsbudenstraße and died later in the hospital. The man from Lower Saxony fell, according to police reports, on Monday afternoon. Before the accident he had visited one of the beer tents and was "heavily drunk". He suffered a head wound from his fall and was treated initally by rescue workers before he was brought to hospital. He resisted heavily against the hospital visit and only police were able to reason with the man and make him go to the hospital for treatment. Shortly after he arrived... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-Dies-After-Fest-Visit&article_id=695 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-Dies-After-Fest-Visit&article_id=695 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:59:42 GMT Munich. Around a million visitors arrived at the first weekend of Wiesn. The Red Cross had less to do than in the previous years, but tankard fights still occured. According to ballpark figures of the city, around a million people visited the Oktoberfest over the weekend, with some 66,000 visiting the historic Wiesn. The visitors ate around ten oxen and drank a million litres of beer. "That's a wonderful start", says Wiesn director Gabriele Weishà¤upl. The enthusiasm for the historical Wiesn was greater than expected. She was happy about the first weekend and described it as "gigantic." Officials and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Start-of-the-Oktoberfest&article_id=694 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Start-of-the-Oktoberfest&article_id=694 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:28:04 GMT Munich. A lorry lost its cargo of wheat beer, at the worst possible time: the begining of Oktoberfest. The accident occured in Schwabing. 300 crates of beer were lost on Sunday evening. The driver of the lorry wanted to turn from the highway onto the A9 in Schwabing. The entire load, consisting of 1400 bottles of wheat beer, slid onto the loading area. The fire brigade used a wheel loader to remove the debris from the street and cleaned the remaining mess. Afterwards the workers secured the load provisionally. The recovery of the remaining beer bottles was... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Spilled-Beer-on-Highway&article_id=693 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Spilled-Beer-on-Highway&article_id=693 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:27:22 GMT Munich. While Bastian Schweinsteiger was playing against AS Roma in the Allianz Arena yesterday evening, just around the corner, 6 kilometres away, the Bayern Munich football star was honored. The Irish rock band U2, who played yesterday at the same time as the Champions League game from Bayern against AS Roma in the Olympia stadium, paid homage from the lead singer Bono to the midflieder Schweinsteiger. It was after 22:30 when U2 played an encore infront of 75,000 visitors. Bono acted as sports commentator and reported the result of the game in the Allianz Arena. "Bayern two, Roma... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=U2-Bono-is-Fan-of-Schweinsteiger&article_id=692 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=U2-Bono-is-Fan-of-Schweinsteiger&article_id=692 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:08:16 GMT Munich. A man who only stepped outside a bar to smoke a cigarette, was hit from the 4th floor by a falling window. He was standing in front of a pub when a window dropped on his head. A worker accidentally dropped it from the 4th floor. The man suffered head injuries which were treated in the ambulance when it arrived, confirmed Munich police. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Worker-Drops-Window-from-4th-Floor&article_id=691 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Worker-Drops-Window-from-4th-Floor&article_id=691 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:07:22 GMT Munich. A woman from Munich won twice the jackpot at the Gluecksspirale - something that has never happened before. The 45 year old employee twice won the life-long monthly payment of 7,500 Euro or in cash 2.1 million Euro, a total of 4.2 million Euro according to the national lottery administration of Bavaria. She won the highest double win with the same lot, something that had never happened before at the Gluecksspirale. "I went to the receiving office last Wednesday to play lotto. That's what I wanted to do initially. I didn't want to take part in the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-Twice-Wins-2.1-Million-Euro-Jackpot&article_id=690 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-Twice-Wins-2.1-Million-Euro-Jackpot&article_id=690 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:06:22 GMT Munich. Visitors of the Oktoberfest can expect hotel prices to jump up in the near future. A two star hotel in Munich increased its prices during Wiesn by 400 percent, and has been critised by the civic economic department. Another hotel demanded 500 euros instead of the usual 79 Euros for one night for a single room. Price increases during Wiesn are common, but usually are 'only' about 300 percent, as reported by the tourism department during spot tests. Fair director Klaus Dittrich accused the hotel keepers in June this year of scaring away visitors of the "Bauma"... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wiesn-Hotels-Increase-Prices-by-up-to-400%25&article_id=689 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wiesn-Hotels-Increase-Prices-by-up-to-400%25&article_id=689 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:13:45 GMT Starnberg. The fire brigade at Starnberg helped upright a fork lift truck on Monday evening. The vehicle collapsed under heavy weight. The workers of a building and garden market had underestimated the weight of plants sitting on a pallet when they wanted to transport them with the fork lift. The vehicle fell over but luckily nobody was injured. Eight volunteers of the fire brigade in Starnberg used a crane and hydraulic lifting equipment to get the fork lift back on its wheels. The work took over an hour because the plants had to be loaded off the pallet... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fork-Lift-Collapses&article_id=688 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fork-Lift-Collapses&article_id=688 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:12:36 GMT Munich. A 29 year old was surprised on Tuesday evening when he asked a 32 year old in a petrol station for a cigarette lighter and he responded by threatening him with a knife. At around 3 o'clock the petrol station attendant called the police and explained the situation between the 2 customers. When police arrived, it was discovered that the drunk 32 year old threatened the man without any reason. He also threatened another man who was in the petrol station at the same time. The offender was arrested and placed under custody until he sobered up, according to the police. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Knife-Threat-at-Petrol-Station&article_id=687 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Knife-Threat-at-Petrol-Station&article_id=687 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:10:21 GMT Munich. Nuclear power protesters want to cause a nationwide stir up with a spectacular kilometre long human chain. On the 9th of October the human chain will run through all of the city. The organisers hope the protest chain will reach from the CSU headquarters to the power plant owner, Eon, up to the Landesbank, Siemens and the ministry of economics. The event will be the second biggest demonstration of the german Anti-nuclear power initiative besides the protests in Berlin on the 18th of September. Behind it are nuclear power opponents, environmental activists, the SPD, the Greens, free voters as well as... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nuclear-Protest%3A-Human-Chain-Planned&article_id=686 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nuclear-Protest%3A-Human-Chain-Planned&article_id=686 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:10:03 GMT Munich. A mother knew that her husband was abusing her daughter sexually and she is alleged to not only have tolerated it but also encouraged it. Now the mother and her husband (51) are summoned to court. The victim Eva (changed name) is from a former relationship of her mother. The father in law adopted the girl at their wedding. The first sexual assault was on her 15th birthday. The offender, who suffers from asthma, was lying in bed and his wife was not in the house, he called for the girl and forced her to perform sexual acts, according to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mother-Participates-in-Daughter-Abuse&article_id=685 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mother-Participates-in-Daughter-Abuse&article_id=685 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:09:35 GMT Munich. Activists want to interrupt the meeting of a delegation from Africa with the Minister of Economic Affairs, Martin Zeil. Protesters will try to appeal for the public to join them at Max-Weber-Platz. A warm welcome in a cosmopolitan city with heart - is what the guests from Africa won't be getting. Activists want to intervene a meeting between high ranking delegates from Africa and the Minister of Economic Affairs Martin Zeil (FDP) on Wednesday. Ugandan opposition, who lived as refugees in exile in Germany - according to the organisation "Karawane" - want to demonstrate in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Protest-Against-Ugandan-Regime&article_id=684 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Protest-Against-Ugandan-Regime&article_id=684 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:28:21 GMT Starnberg. 1290 girls and boys will start school on the 14th of September in Starnberg. Secondary schools will also start their lessons. 135 first graders less than the previous year, will be starting school this year. 7457 children will start school in 24 public and 5 private schools. 5626 elementary school students prepare for further schools in the county (last year for comparion was 5712). The secondary schools are bolstered by 1831 girls and boys, compared to last years 1882. The local education authority aims for a strengthened cooperation of schools providing vocational education for the next year.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=School-Starts-for-1290-Pupils&article_id=683 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=School-Starts-for-1290-Pupils&article_id=683 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:27:23 GMT Munich. A small fire caused delays for hundreds of commuters on Tuesday morning on line U2. A small newspaper, which was lying on the rails of the station at Silberhornstrasse caught fire. The fire brigade arrived and gave the all-clear soon after. For some of the passengers the journey had already ended at the Koenigsplatz due to the heavy tail back of the U-Bahn. Hundreds of commuters had to wait until the barrier was raised or walk to work instead. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Delays-on-U2-Line&article_id=682 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Delays-on-U2-Line&article_id=682 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:44:57 GMT Fuerstenfeldbruck. A 32 year old woman driving a Seat, lost a battle with a set of traffic lights yesterday in Fuerstenfeldbruck. The collision with a traffic light pole occured yesterday evening near to Landsberger Strasse in Fuerstenfeldbruck. The Seat car of the 32 year old woman collided at an angle which caused the vehicle to overturn and end up on its roof. The driver was not injured, but suffered from shock. The accident happened because the woman was frightened by a Mazda driver that had stopped in the junction box due to traffic congestion. The woman tried... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traffic-Light-Upends-Car&article_id=681 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traffic-Light-Upends-Car&article_id=681 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:44:32 GMT Munich. This is what the smoker balcony of the "Hippodrom" looks like. As reported, the Wiesn tent of Sepp Kraetz is this years only tent which has a smoking area. The balcony is on the back side of the tent in the direction of Theresienhöhe. Kraetz applied for the 75 square metre smoking area before the decision of the referendum. Due to certain reasons the part had to be completely rebuilt. According to the city, the Hippodrom has not grown in size due to the new area.  The area at the back of the tent was already... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smoker-Balcony-at-the-Wiesn&article_id=680 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smoker-Balcony-at-the-Wiesn&article_id=680 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:31:15 GMT Emmering. An elderly woman crashed her car into a concrete pillar on Thursday afternoon. The elderly woman shunted her automatic car into a parking space on Hauptstraße. The regular customer of the clothing shop was on her way to do some food shopping. Whilst braking she mistook the gas pedal with the non-existant clutch. The vehicle accelerated and bumped into a concrete pillar. Had the pillar not have been there then the car would have driven into the window display of the shop and caused additional damage besides the 5000 Euro damage to the car. The pensioner... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Narrowly-Misses-Shop-Front-Crash&article_id=678 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Narrowly-Misses-Shop-Front-Crash&article_id=678 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:37:50 GMT Munich. Will there be a strike by the MVV during the Wiesn? The ballot vote of the German Civil Service (DBB) for wage negotiations in the communal local traffic unit has begun. Up to the 6th of September, bus, tram and U-Bahn drivers can vote in polling stations if they are for or against a strike. The DBB anticipates that work will be stopped - possibly even for the Wiesn. In the tariff dispute the labour union Verdi and the communal employer's association agreed on a deal. Both sides agreed at a 3.5 percent increased salary for... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Strike-Ballot-Begins&article_id=677 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Strike-Ballot-Begins&article_id=677 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:36:18 GMT Munich. Every third inhabitant in Munich has a migration background and many are very well integrated. A survey gives evidence that immigrants in Munich are often members of high society. It has long been thought that integration of foreigners in Germany has not been successful before the controversial banker Thilo Sarrazin spoke up. A nationwide survey from the Sinus-Institut in Heidelberg relating to the migrant environment, gives the impression that integration in Munich causes a great deal less problems than in other german cities. The conclusion is remarkable because every third citizen of Munich has a migration background.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Survey-Shows-Migrants-in-Munich-Better-Integrated&article_id=676 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Survey-Shows-Migrants-in-Munich-Better-Integrated&article_id=676 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:55:37 GMT Munich. The city plans to become more climate friendly and will reward energy saving citizens with cash. The support programme "Energy savings" which was founded over 20 years ago is now to be expanded. The budget up to now has been 10 million Euro, but will be increased to 14 million Euro. The goal is to arrange buildings and flats to be energy friendly. New buildings or redevelopment measures are eligible for aid support. Generally aid between 300 and 50,000 Euro can be obtained. In some cases landowners are entitled to aid of up to 1 million Euro. The requirements are that... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=City-Rewards-Energy-Savers&article_id=675 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=City-Rewards-Energy-Savers&article_id=675 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:13:29 GMT Munich. The controversial author of "Deutschland schafft sich ab" (Germany Abolishes Itself) and member of the Executive board of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Thilo Sarrazin, plans to visit Munich for his upcoming book tour. The event has only recently been announced but protesters are already forming up. The Green Party and the Foreigners Advisory Council, doesn't want to give free reign on stage, the tz reports. An irritated SPD does not want the reading to take place at the Literaturhaus. The left wing group Antifa has threatened public campaigns against the "propaganda event". There are security concerns that... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Protests-Against-Sarrazin-in-Munich&article_id=674 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Protests-Against-Sarrazin-in-Munich&article_id=674 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:55:23 GMT Munich. The floors of the Oktoberfest tents are foaming with cleaning liquids: the Oktoberfest is scheduled to start on the 18th of September on the Theresienwiese. Tent cleaning is currently in progress. Workers busy themself with steam blasters in the Schottenhamel tent as they start cleaning the wooden floor to make it ready for the anniversary. After the cleaning process the table sets will be assembled, on which some thousands of voices will sing "Prosit der Gemütlichkeit". Traditionally mayor Christian Ude will tap the first barrel in this very tent at exactly 12 o'clock and open the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Countdown-for-Wiesn-Begins&article_id=673 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Countdown-for-Wiesn-Begins&article_id=673 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:39:08 GMT Munich. Physicians, pharmacists and nurses from Lands Aid will fly to the disaster zone. They want to go to places where the victims of the flood disaster have not had any support. The organisation is in dire need of donations. It is one of the worst flood disasters in history, one fifth of Pakistan is flooded with water, around 17 million people need help: medication, provisions, accomodation and clean drinking water. Ten days ago members from the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting team from Munich flew to Pakistan. Together with the partner organization, Pakistan Relief, two doctors, one pharmacist... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Support-for-Flood-Victims-in-Pakistan&article_id=672 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Support-for-Flood-Victims-in-Pakistan&article_id=672 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:32:19 GMT Wolfratshausen. In 2011, Wolfratshausen town will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The preparations for the festival programm are flourishing. Amongst other things there will be a small historical folks fest in May. "The biggest part of the programme is already set", reports mayor Helmut Forster. The events will be spread across the entire year. The prelude is Starkbiertreffen with politician mocking and pensioner afternoon on the 25th and 26th of March at the Loisachhalle. From the 11th to the 17th May there will be a small folks festival at the car park in front of the cultural centre. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Celebrations-for-Town-Anniversary&article_id=671 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Celebrations-for-Town-Anniversary&article_id=671 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:31:18 GMT Kirchseeon. A person walking by discovered a drug plantation on sunday afternoon in Ebersberger forest. He notified the police. The man couldn't believe his eyes when he stood in front of a 3x2 metre marijuana plantation. The place of discovery lies in a forest to the north of Kirchseeon. The police took some 80 marijuana plants, which were tightened to the floor with thread and nails to hide them. The police in Ebersberg call for any information from the public to be forwarded to 0892/8268. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-Plantation-in-Middle-of-Forest&article_id=670 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-Plantation-in-Middle-of-Forest&article_id=670 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:48:41 GMT Munich. A woman living in her flat caused a fire at Karl-Marx-Ring in Neuperlach. The 74 year old suffered from burns and life threatening smoke poisoning. The housewife was smoking in her bed and fell asleep with a burning cigarette. Flames were already pouring out of the balcony door on the 5th floor when the fire brigade arrived on Saturday evening at Karl-Marx-Ring. The fire had spread from the bed into the entire bedroom. The pensioner was brought into hospital with severe injuries and taken to intensive care. The fire brigade also rescued the woman's pet cat. She was treated with oxygen and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Family-Home-in-Flames&article_id=669 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Family-Home-in-Flames&article_id=669 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:47:19 GMT Assling. The swastika that was trampled into a corn field in Assling on Tuesday has now been changed to a harmless window cross. In agreement with the affected land owner and the Kripo Erding, the timber yard of the community has changed the swastika into a window cross, explained mayor Werner Lampl. It was also discussed how the landowner can get compensation. One option would be through the liability insurance of the host of the airfield festival. Lampl estimates the material damaged caused to be around 1000 Euro. Unknown people trampled the Nazi symbol in a field before... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=From-Swastika-to-Window-Cross&article_id=668 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=From-Swastika-to-Window-Cross&article_id=668 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:25:22 GMT Airport. Exciting drifts, fascinating bike-to-bike fights and breath-taking stunts can be expected on the 29th of August at Munich airport. This years Supermoto Trophy Suedbayern takes place at the airport. Supermoto - spectacular action on two wheels is held partly on asphalt, partly in the open country. For 30 years this sport exists and is powered by the search for the sport's best biker. On a combination of street racetrack and moto-cross slope there is a fight for every position. The SMC Munich e. V. and the ADAC have held the race in Munich for 5 years and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Supermoto-Event-at-Munich-Airport&article_id=667 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Supermoto-Event-at-Munich-Airport&article_id=667 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:45:31 GMT Munich. An armed robbery at a Chemists in Obersending resulted in a shop assistant being injured. The offender escaped without managing to steal anything. The unmasked assailant entered the chemists on Tuesday at 5 o'clock in Toelzer Straße in Obersending and approached the till. He then threatened the only shop assistant, a 41 year old woman, with a gun and demanded her to open the till.  Due to her nervousness the woman failed to open the cash box and pushed the man away from her. After a struggle, the criminal scratched the shop assistant on her right arm and tried himself... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pharmacist-Assaulted-at-Gunpoint&article_id=666 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pharmacist-Assaulted-at-Gunpoint&article_id=666 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:32:52 GMT Munich. A taxi driver suffered a head injured when was he struck by a cyclist yesterday at the OEZ. The cyclist fled the scene. The 40 year old taxi driver came out of the Olympia shopping centre on Tuesday afternoon, walked towards his taxi and crossed a cycle lane at Hanauer Straße. The biker was following the road out of town and was apparently not able to react in time and collided with the pedestrian. Both of them fell onto the ground. Passing pedestrians aided the injured taxi driver and asked the cyclist to stay. However he rode off along the cyclist... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cyclist-Flees-After-Accident&article_id=665 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cyclist-Flees-After-Accident&article_id=665 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:32:29 GMT Munich. On early Monday morning, police raided the discotek Babalu in Schwabing which was supposed to have drug connections. In the past few weeks there have been more and more statements that near the discothek on Leopoldstraße, multiple drug transactiond took place. During the 2 hour Raid a total of 117 people were checked and frisked. Three of them have charges pressed against them on connection with Narcotics Laws. Aside from that, 8 joints of marijuana and cannabis were found in the establishment but police were not able to link the posession of them to any of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Raid-in-Discothek-in-Schwabing&article_id=664 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Raid-in-Discothek-in-Schwabing&article_id=664 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:32:09 GMT Munich. Employees in a bakery at the central train station in Munich have been stealing money for years. A police detective uncovered the crime. The owner of the bakery Höflinger at the central train station in Munich had suspicions that not all of his sold goods were balanced properly by his employees. For that reason he hired a detective agency to observe the bakery for several weeks. The detectives could effectively document embezzlement and theft through four employees. The employer then took the employees to task and brought two of them to the police department at the train... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Employees-Steal-From-Bakery&article_id=663 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Employees-Steal-From-Bakery&article_id=663 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:31:13 GMT Munich. The MVG has been trying for years, to make buses go faster through Munich. Now they have drawn a balance; 38 minutes saved, 6 less buses needed. The MVG has been modernising the bus services over the last five years. Less waiting times at traffic lights, adding bus lanes and faster passenger exchange saved 38 minutes so far and reduced the number of buses needed by 6, which can be used on other lines without added costs for the MVG. Since the town council decided in the summer of 2005, that the MVG should accelerate their bus... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Faster-Buses-for-Munich&article_id=662 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Faster-Buses-for-Munich&article_id=662 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:08:27 GMT Munich. The European Union declared war on traffic noise and after the completion of the investigation, the city now has to find a remedy. Munichs citizens are asked for their opinion on the issue. The next step is a planning period with involvement of affected citizens at the end of September. Then noise victims and experts of the city will have a meeting to balance theory and implementation. Concrete action will only be taken after citizen's opinions have been heard. A noise map was generated using computer software, including factors like the width of the street, plant covering,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traffic-Noise-Pollution-to-be-Targeted&article_id=661 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traffic-Noise-Pollution-to-be-Targeted&article_id=661 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:56:37 GMT Munich. Public transport is facing strikes. The labour union declared the wage and salary negotiations had failed on friday evening. It is not yet clear when the strike will begin. The labour union DBB declared yesterday evening the wage and salary negotiation with the local employers had failed. It will be decided with a ballot vote and quite possibly soon buses, trams and trains will be standing still in Munich. Other bavarian cities like Dachau, Augsburg or Nuremberg could also be affected. The employers had extended talks with Verdi, the second labour union at the negotiations table. Verdi represents many employees in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Impending-Strikes-For-Bus%2C-Tram-and-S%2FU-Bahn&article_id=660 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Impending-Strikes-For-Bus%2C-Tram-and-S%2FU-Bahn&article_id=660 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:45:27 GMT Munich. A drunk bus passenger severely injured a policeman with a headbut. The dispute began because the bus passengers did not want to leave the bus and police had to be called. On Sunday at 8.15 PM police were called to the central bus station at Arnulfstrasse because 3 drunk passengers did not want to leave the bus. As the officers arrived at the bus station they attempted but did not manage to get the passengers to leave the bus. In particular a 22 year old Polish man resisted to the extent that the police had to use force to remove him. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drunk-Passenger-Injures-Policeman&article_id=659 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drunk-Passenger-Injures-Policeman&article_id=659 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:44:58 GMT Munich. The MVV will increase ticket prices for the new timetable in december. The reason for the increase is wage rises. Fares of the MVV are expected to rise by 3 percent. The date for the tariff increase is the change of timetable on the 12th of December this year. Last year in December the fare prices increased on average by 4.5 percent. Income rose from 610 million Euro in the year before to 618 million Euro in 2009. As in the past, the price increase of tickets will not be consistent and will depend on the type of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=MVV-Price-Hike-in-December&article_id=658 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=MVV-Price-Hike-in-December&article_id=658 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:56:26 GMT Munich. A fire on wednesday evening in a car garage and paint shop in Munich caused severe damage. According to the fire brigade, the garage burned out completely and the bordering paint shop was affected as well. When some 80 firefighters arrived both buildings were already in flames. The cause of the fire is still unclear but nobody was injured. The damage caused is estimated to be 500,000 Euro. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fire-Causes-500%2C000-Euro-Damage&article_id=657 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fire-Causes-500%2C000-Euro-Damage&article_id=657 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:55:27 GMT Munich. The U-Bahnhof at Fraunhoferstraße has reopened three days ahead of schedule. The work to install the new escalators was completed faster than planned. Since Friday afternoon the transport company MVG allows passengers onto the platforms , even though the escalators are not entirely finished. Since the 9th of August the underground station was completely closed. The MVG replaced the escalators at the station and needed to shutdown all the platforms to undertake the work. Originally the station was planned to be reopened on Monday, however the technicians could work "more concentrated and more efficiently" than in the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=U-Bahnhof-Opening-Earlier-Than-Expected&article_id=656 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=U-Bahnhof-Opening-Earlier-Than-Expected&article_id=656 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:54:51 GMT Unterfoehring. In a dramatic rescue act, members of the fire brigade and the team of the rescue helicopter "Christoph 1" rescued a woman from the Isar canal. The fire brigade in Unterfoehring were called at about 9.45 AM and informed that an elderly woman was on the verge of drowning in the Isar. It is not yet known how the woman came to be there as it is not a bathing area. The helicopter team managed to rescue the woman, who was floating on the water, from the Isar canal. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-Rescued-from-Isar&article_id=655 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-Rescued-from-Isar&article_id=655 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:48:08 GMT Fuerstenfeldbruck. A woman fell asleep while waiting for her lunch to cook. The unattended stove caused a fire shortly after. The 31 year old woman awoke to find the flat filling with smoke; she attempted to extiniguish the fire herself but it was too late. The entire kitchen of the family house was already in flames. The fire brigade from Fürstenfeldbruck and Aich arrived with breathing appartus and doused the fire. The communal staircase was filled with smoke so each flat had to be ventilated. The woman suffered from smoke inhalation and was airlifted to hospital. The fire brigade... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Unattended-Stove-Causes-Fire&article_id=654 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Unattended-Stove-Causes-Fire&article_id=654 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:47:49 GMT Munich. A 34 year old cleaner has been beaten without any apparent motive in an underground station in Munich. The cleaner was waiting at the underground station at Odeonsplatz on Friday at 5.45 AM when five young men walked passed him. One of them asked the 34 year old "What are you looking at?". After that he grabbed the cleaner by his collar and the aggression quickly escalated with one after another of the others in the group joining in. They were beating the cleaner and only stopped when he intentionally fell on the floor. The 34 yer old suffered several bruises... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cleaner-Beaten-in-U-Bahn&article_id=653 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cleaner-Beaten-in-U-Bahn&article_id=653 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:20:53 GMT Munich. The bronze boar in front of the hunt and fishery museum on Neuhauser Straße has been damaged. The right rear foot of the popular - photographed hundreds of times a day - animal statue has been missing for a few days. According to Heike Jass, who works at the museum, a truck driver broke the foot off during crane transportation for a nearby construction site. The artwork, by sculptor Martin Mayer from Munich, is hoped to be complete again soon. A casting house is already working on the task of reattaching the foot, according to Jass.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Boar-Missing-a-Foot&article_id=652 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Boar-Missing-a-Foot&article_id=652 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:20:24 GMT Munich. A worker became trapped under a heavy metal bar during construction work in a building site. The 27 year old worker was injured during basement work at Rennbahnstraße on monday morning. According to the fire brigade, the man was trapped between a 3 x 4 metre framework unit and the gravel slope of the basement. He was lucky in the sense that the girder only hit his shoulder. His work colleagues immediately moved the frame unit with a crane. The firebrigade was able to lift him safely of the pit using a stretcher and a crane.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Worker-Trapped-in-Building-Site&article_id=651 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Worker-Trapped-in-Building-Site&article_id=651 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:54:37 GMT Flexible leashes caused multiple accidents recently - with painful injuries for their victims. The flexible leashes give the dogs more room during walks than classic harnesses.  However there is still a lot of scepticism about the new type of dog walking. Dog trainers complain that the new leashes leave the owner with barely any control over the animal. The almost invisible leash is a danger for other road users. A inline skater in Tutzing almost fell head over heels due to a leash stretched across the pathway, he avoided further injury by throwing himself out of the way.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Extendable-Dog-Leashes-Cause-Accidents&article_id=650 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Extendable-Dog-Leashes-Cause-Accidents&article_id=650 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:53:49 GMT Munich. The post office releases a special stamp for the 200th anniversary of the Oktoberfest. Displayed on the stamp are "the Münchner Kindl" (a young woman representing the town of Munich) and other "typical figures of Munich" on a carousel. The 55 cent stamp will be released on the 9th of Semptember. Michael Kunter from Berlin designed the picture on the stamp. A blue and white carousel with "typical figures of Munich" is printed on the stamp as the post office describes it. Besides the Münchner Kindl, there is a woman in a Dirndl and a man... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Stamp-for-Wiesn-Anniversary&article_id=649 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Stamp-for-Wiesn-Anniversary&article_id=649 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:12:58 GMT Munich. A Sudanese student caught one of the geese in the Olympia Park. Police thinks that he wasn't just bored. On thursday at 7:35 PM a patrol of police motorbikes was approached by pedestrians at the Olympia Park. They showed the officials a 23 year old Sudanese student, who had caught one of the grey geese in the park and was carrying it under his arm. As the student noticed the police, he dropped the bird and fled into a nearby parking house where police arrested him. After investigation, police discovered that the Sudanese national was feeding the geese to make it... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Hungry-for-Olympia-Park-Geese&article_id=648 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Hungry-for-Olympia-Park-Geese&article_id=648 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:50:30 GMT Munich. The Wiesn innkeeper Sepp Kraetz was voted "Gastronome of the Year" by Schlemmer Atlas. The 55 year old man will be honoured on the 14th of September. Around 400 guests are invited to the official ceremony at the Max-Joseph-Saal. The event will be held by Bavaria's prime minister Horst Seehofer. In addition, Eckhart Witzigmann, awarded cook of the century and gourmet specialist Gerd Kaefer will attend the evening. The Busche publishing company publishes the Schlemmer Atlas each year. The restaurant guide lists over 4000 restaurants. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-Host-Voted-Gastronome-of-The-Year&article_id=647 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-Host-Voted-Gastronome-of-The-Year&article_id=647 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:51:53 GMT Munich. A tragic accident occured at Franziskanerstraße in Munich's Haidhausen district: a 79 year old pensioner was hit by a tram and died. The body, which was stuck under the rails, is currently being recovered by a rescue team. The 79 year old pensioner, who was living in a house on Franziskanerstraße, crossed onto the street between two parked cars and was hit by a tram. The 52 year old driver tried to brake but it was too late, the Serbian pensioner was pulled under the wheels of the tram. The rescue team saw a gory picture: puddles of blood... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Killed-by-Tram-in-Haidhausen&article_id=646 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Killed-by-Tram-in-Haidhausen&article_id=646 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:18:31 GMT Munich. A suitcase full of butcher knives, a bag with fresh fish and a set of teeth - the list of findings in Munich's taxis is long and strange. A total of 100 taxi drivers were asked in the middle of July by Munich's computer security company, Acronis: "Which things have customers forgotten in your taxi?". The drivers questioned were from the central train station, Ostbahnhof and Munich airport. The result, besides further strange objects like a hair dryer and cat litter, includes a total of 61 mobile phones, 24 smart phones, 9 notebooks and multiple usb sticks. They also found an... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Strange-Items-Forgotten-in-Taxis&article_id=645 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Strange-Items-Forgotten-in-Taxis&article_id=645 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:15:35 GMT Freising. "It was the coldest May since the big bang", moans "Uferlos" organiser Michi. The festival failed to make a profit and is 20,000 Euro in debt - and now makes a plea to the city council for help. Too wet, too cold and too little visitors: that's the summary of the "Uferlos" festival 2010. These three factors took their toll: organiser Michi Kasper talks about the 20,000 Euro deficit. "A rent discount would be a nice gesture". 20,000 Euro is the rental charge for the location, payable to the city.  Half of it is transferred already,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Festival-Organisors-Hope-for-Rent-Discount&article_id=644 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Festival-Organisors-Hope-for-Rent-Discount&article_id=644 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:41:19 GMT Munich. A memorial at the S-Bahnhof Solln in Munich will be in remembrance of the death of Dominik Brunner. The cross will be placed on the day of his death, the 12th of September, says Christian Wendebourg, the pastor of the evangelical Apostel and Petrus church in Solln, on Wednesday. Wendebourg together with pastor Wolfgang Neidl of the catholic parish St. Johann Baptist, want to commemorate Brunner in a ecumenical devotion at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Brunner died nearly one year ago when two teenagers kicked and beat him to death. "For us it is almost embarrassing that there is nothing... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Memorial-for-Dominik-Brunner&article_id=643 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Memorial-for-Dominik-Brunner&article_id=643 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:19:24 GMT Munich. An unidentified person held a pensioner in Untermenzing at gun point on the pensioner's balcony. The offender cut his way through the balcony with shears. The unknown man entered the premises on Tuesday at around 11 PM. Using a ladder, lopping shears and a hammer he climbed onto a balcony. As the robber reached the balcony, he noticed the 71 year old house owner. He threatened the elderly man with a gun and demanded he open the balcony door, the pensioner refused and instead called loudly for help and let his wife call the police. While police were searching for the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Armed-Man-Robs-Pensioner-on-Balcony&article_id=642 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Armed-Man-Robs-Pensioner-on-Balcony&article_id=642 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:18:14 GMT Munich. A 46 year old man hanged himself on tuesday morning in prison. He was arrested beforehand for drug dealing. The guards of the penitentiary at the Munich headquarters found the 46 year old motionless in his cell at around 5:15  AM. The unemployed man was arrested temporarily on Monday evening. At around 10:30 PM he was brought to his solitary cell. At around 4 AM a policeman checked the prisoner on his hourly inspection walk. At this time the detainee was sleeping in his bed in his cell. At the next inspection, the policemen found him hanged. The 46 year old man... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-Dealer-Hangs-Himself-in-Remand&article_id=641 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-Dealer-Hangs-Himself-in-Remand&article_id=641 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:44:11 GMT Munich. An overweight patient had to be rescued from his flat with a 50 ton crane. The man was rescued from the second floor of the 4 storey family house in Nymphenburg. The man was lifted through the staircase window, on a special basket with a high load-bearing stretcher, which was subsequently brought to ground. A rescue van was ready for further transport. It is not yet known what happened to the man. During the hour long rescue mission, Wotanstraße was partially blocked by police. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=50-Ton-Crane-Rescues-Overweight-Patient&article_id=640 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=50-Ton-Crane-Rescues-Overweight-Patient&article_id=640 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:43:49 GMT Garching. 35 engineers of the Technische Università¤t (TU) Munich have won in Silverstone: the team "TUfast" won the Formula student race in Great Britain. The "TUfast" team consists of 35 members, with two women and includes mechanical engineering students who compete against groups from all over the world. Each year the budding engineers construct a new racing car. They have to draw blueprints, find sponsors, manufacture parts and assemble the car. Members like 23 year old Robert Lukesch, who spends up to 40 hours a week on his hobby explains "We have spent a lot of nights... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Race-Drivers-Win-in-Silverstone&article_id=639 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Race-Drivers-Win-in-Silverstone&article_id=639 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:43:12 GMT Miesbach. With a questionnaire mission, the needs of pensioners in the parish of Miesbach are hoped to be revealed. The campaign will start mid September and addresses people from the age of 55 and above. The citizen survey with the motto "Life at age" was started by a work group, which consists of the senior initiative of Miesbach and senior representatives of the community. The project is coordinated through the District Office which also evaluates the questionnaires. The results will create recommendations for the parish and the respective communities, as how to cater for the needs of the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Questionnaire-to-Discover-The-Needs-of-Pensioners&article_id=638 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Questionnaire-to-Discover-The-Needs-of-Pensioners&article_id=638 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:40:57 GMT Munich. Munich is one attraction richer since wednesday. A tour with the London double-decker bus shows tourists - as well as locals - breweries and beer gardens. The Munich newspaper Merkur went for a test ride. The beer tour started at the central train station, as a welcoming drink, a 0.25 litre glass of Spaten beer was served. "After, you'll walk better", explained Rosmarie Iffelsberger, 52, the tourist guide in a green Dirndl. While stationary in a traffic jam she played a film as an introduction into Bavarian character in the upper part of the bus. A... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Beer-Tour-Around-Munich&article_id=637 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Beer-Tour-Around-Munich&article_id=637 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:28:17 GMT Munich. A eyecatching accident occured in the city district of Am Hart when an Opel Astra flipped over because of another car's incorrect indicating. The 36 year old kitchen porter drove along Rose-Pichler-Weg on Sunday afternoon and wanted to turn left at the junction leading into Neuherbergstrasse. At the same time an unidentified driver with a reddish-brown car drove along Neuherbergstrasse. The car indicated to turn right but apparently the drivers intention was to drive straight across the crossroads. The Opel driver drove into the junction. The driver of the dark car escaped the collision by turning left,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Poor-Indicating-Causes-Opel-to-Flip-Over&article_id=636 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Poor-Indicating-Causes-Opel-to-Flip-Over&article_id=636 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:27:25 GMT Berlin. The joy surrounding the new polar bear enclosure at the Tierpark Hellabrunn on wednesday was marred when one comment from mayor Christine Strobl caused friction and annoyed Berliners. Munich's second mayor Christine Strobl said: "I have to admit, I would be happy if I would have been transferred from Berlin to Munich.", she said when describing the polar bear Gianna, who now lives in Hellabrunn. As a reminder: Gianna was relocated to Berlin for almost a year while the construction work in Munich took place. During that time the people in Berlin opened their hearts... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mayor-Strobl-insults-Berlin&article_id=635 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mayor-Strobl-insults-Berlin&article_id=635 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:35:04 GMT They are controversial and declared by the opposition as a laughing stock, yet defended by the Greens: Radl-Jokers, who are supposed to supervise bike traffic in a charming manner. Many weeks have passed since they were presented to the public at the end of April. On the following Tuesday, the Radl-Joker will finally start their work - with a different concept. Four of the safety-Jokers have been trained and will work at bike congestion points, to curb aggressive bikers. The first place of action on tuesday will be Rotkreuzplatz - where they have had training. As reported,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Radl-Jokers-Arriving-Next-Week&article_id=634 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Radl-Jokers-Arriving-Next-Week&article_id=634 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:35:05 GMT Munich. The project has been written off multiple times - but has not entirely come to an end: the idea to build a mosque at the Gotzinger Platz in Sendling. Mayor Christian Ude granted the potential builder of the mosque, Ditim, once again another extension of time on the building deadline. Ditim has until the end of August to acquire financial backing for the project, the chairman of the club, Mehmet Curuk confirmed. Ditim asked the mayor for an extension, says Curuk. Ude granted it. "We almost have another month of time." Curuk indicated, that he was talking... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Another-Deadline-for-Mosque&article_id=633 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Another-Deadline-for-Mosque&article_id=633 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:03:26 GMT Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Munich mayor Christian Ude visited a controversial development area in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the first time - which is a significant point of discussion for the Olympic Games in 2018. The land owners refuse to make the grassland available for the event. "I understand everyone, who wants the land back as green as it was", says the SPD politician. Ude and his colleague, Thomas Schmid in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, gave an interview to the local channel München TV. The plan was to have a discussion with the land owners and the pressure group - but the owners gave... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ude-Visits-Disputed-Olympic-Site&article_id=632 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ude-Visits-Disputed-Olympic-Site&article_id=632 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:47:48 GMT Munich. A new home for Munichs polar bears: mayor Christine Strobl opened a new polar bear enclosure at the Tierpark Hellabrunn. "It is the biggest polar bear enclosure in Europe, if not the entire world", says the mayor and she talked about a "world of adventures for polar bears". The terrain is not entirely finished, only a part of it could be viewed by the public. In the last weeks, the bears Giovanna and Yoghi came back to Munich from Berlin. "I have to admit, I would be happy if I would have been transferred from Berlin... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Enclosure-for-Munich-Polar-Bears&article_id=631 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Enclosure-for-Munich-Polar-Bears&article_id=631 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:18:16 GMT Munich. A woman hit a student in the head multiple times with a beer bottle in the U6. In the end both ended up getting being fined. According to police reports the 23 year old student was travelling on the U6 in direction of Kieferngarten. At the Münchner Freiheit station the other woman boarded the train and almost spilled her beer over the student. The student proceeded to change seats. When they both left at Kieferngarten, the 25 year old unemployed woman attacked the student and hit her on the head. Pedestrians close by tried to intervene, but the 25 year old... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-Hits-Student-with-Beer-Bottle&article_id=630 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-Hits-Student-with-Beer-Bottle&article_id=630 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:34:45 GMT Parsdorf. A strange kind of love for their town or just a silly prank? Parsdorf lost their town sign this week. On tuesday, 3rd of August, the police in Poing received a call because the town sign at the entrance of the town was missing. A thief unscrewed the town sign from the frame and stole it. Any clues about the offender can reported to the police in Poing on 08121 99 17-0. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Town-Sign-Stolen&article_id=629 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Town-Sign-Stolen&article_id=629 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:34:07 GMT Airport. On monday evening on the way back to Munich airport, a 69 year old shuttle bus driver from Garmisch-Partenkirchen crashed into the side rail and died. The bus skidded on the road near the airport into a side rail for about 100 metres and then fell over, according to police reports on Tuesday. The 69 year old driver died on site. The police assume that he had a heart attack. According to passengers, the driver suddenly collapsed, says airport police spokesman Harald Lindacher. The five passengers, all tourists from China, suffered minor injuries. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Shuttle-Bus-Driver-has-Heart-Attack-at-Wheel&article_id=628 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Shuttle-Bus-Driver-has-Heart-Attack-at-Wheel&article_id=628 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:33:03 GMT Starnberg. 21 days to help the climate: the date for the city biking event in Starnberg is set. Registration for the mission from the 19th of September to the 9th of October is now available. Last year's city bikers pedalled 62,022 kilometres. The organisers have much higher expectations for this years event and call for participation. The aim is to cycle as much as possible from the 19th of September to the 9th of October, and to record the distance cycled. At the end, all of the kilometres will contribute towards the city evaluation. The goal is to do as few... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=City-cycling-Challenge&article_id=627 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=City-cycling-Challenge&article_id=627 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:32:34 GMT Munich. Munich is the most expensive university city in Germany - at least for the rent prices for student flats. People sharing flats can save a lot of money. This was discovered when the Internet house exchange "Immowelt" searched through their offers. On average, a single flat costs 14.20 per square metre, per month in Munich. A close second is Frankfurt am Main with 12.50. In Erlangen, the second biggest university city in Bavaria, it costs 11 Euro per square meter. The cheapest university city is Leipzig with 5.80 Euro. The data also shows that if you move into a shared flat, you... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Expensive-Rent-for-Munich-Students&article_id=625 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Expensive-Rent-for-Munich-Students&article_id=625 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:47:30 GMT Munich. Isarinselfest: from the 3rd to the 5th of September, 75,000 visitors are expected to visit the festival located between Ludwigs and Maximilian bridge. Stroll over the Ludwig bridge, gaze at stilt walkers, listen to story tellers, watch the kids play with their boats and relax at the Isar with live music - almost like the Isar bridge festival 2 years ago for the city's 850th birthday. The festival is organised by the AWO, the Arbeitersamariterbund, the SPD and others. From Friday, 6 o'clock, til Sunday 5 o'clock, a varied program is planned. At the culture stage there... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Isarinselfest-in-Munich&article_id=624 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Isarinselfest-in-Munich&article_id=624 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:46:09 GMT Erding. A 29 year old man from Erding walked under the closed barriers at  S-Bahnhof Aufhausen - directly infront of an S-Bahn. According to the police, the 29 year old man wanted to cross the railway line to reach the platform in the direction of Markt Schaben/Munich but because he was late, he walked under the barriers. The railcar, driven by a 41 year old from Schwindegg, hit him on the left side. The pedestrian was lucky that he was not thrown under the train. Dizzy, with a bump and a few scratches, he lay next to the rail line. The train drove halfway... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-Survives-Train-Collision&article_id=623 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-Survives-Train-Collision&article_id=623 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:53:36 GMT Munich. An Audi A4 completely burned out on monday morning in the city district of Schwabing. The driver was able to save himself just in time. Not much is left of the Audi A4 Avant: the fire in the interior of the car on monday morning resulted in a total write-off. The driver was driving along the Isarring in the direction of Schenkendorfstraße when he noticed that smoke was coming out of the dashboard. He stopped the car on the layby on Dietlindenstraße in a bus bay and left the car. A few seconds later the car was... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Audi-Sets-Highway-on-Fire&article_id=622 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Audi-Sets-Highway-on-Fire&article_id=622 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:38:16 GMT Munich. U-Bahn passengers have to deal with an obstacle course in the next few weeks. The city is exchanging 125 escalators in 20 train stations. One of the stations closes completely during the procedure. The upgrading will start with Fraunhoferstraße station on the 9th of August and this train station has to be closed during the replacement of the escalators. The trains will pass through the station without stopping. The MVG recommends passengers to use Tram line 27 or bus 52 instead. All of the train stations listed are affected by the changes: Fraunhoferstraße, Giesinger Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Holzapfelkreuth,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Escalators-for-the-U-Bahn-Network&article_id=621 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Escalators-for-the-U-Bahn-Network&article_id=621 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:30:29 GMT Munich. Criminals set a statue on fire in front of the Academy of Arts in Munich. Damage caused is estimated to be around 1000 Euro. According to police, the arsonists set fire to the wooden statue at around 3.30 AM. The three metre tall statue was placed in the courtyard in front of the academy of arts, on pallets. A witness noticed the fire and called the fire brigade; the fire completely destroyed the artwork. The flames spread to three nearby bikes and the damage caused is estimated to be around 1000 Euro. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Artwork-Set-on-Fire&article_id=620 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Artwork-Set-on-Fire&article_id=620 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:38:26 GMT Munich. A railway control centre blackout caused disruptions since sunday evening for train traffic between Tutzing and Munich. The most affected line was S6, which travels between Munich - Pasing and Tutzing at 40 minute intervalls. 20 large capacity taxis were used as substitutes for the S-Bahn. The S6 was temporarily not running on its regular route. Since around 12 o'clock the problem has been resolved. The disruptions also affected the train traffic from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Kochel, which only travelled to Tutzing. From there the passengers had to change to the S-Bahn. Delays can still be expected. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Disruptions-for-S-Bahn&article_id=619 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Disruptions-for-S-Bahn&article_id=619 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:27:38 GMT Feldkirchen. For the second time in 6 days the auxillery fire brigade has had to rescue overweight people from their homes; first in Vaterstetten and after in Feldkirchen. On thursday an ill patient had to be transported from their attic to the ambulance. After the team stabilised the patient he was carried on a stretcher into a rescue basket and with a crane lifted through the window from the house. "Due to the weight of the patient, and the only access route being through the window in the attic, the mission would have not been possible under normal... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Overweight-Patient-Rescued-by-Crane&article_id=618 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Overweight-Patient-Rescued-by-Crane&article_id=618 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:31:08 GMT The Senate of Munich's Ludwig-Maximilian-University (LMU) plan to make a decision regarding the amount of study fees in the meeting on thursday. At the moment one semester costs 500 Euro, student representatives hope for a decrease to 300 Euro. LMU has over 45,000 students, the biggest university in Bavaria and one of the biggest nationwide. To improve the financial situation of the university, fees were implemented in the summer of 2007, under massive criticism from the students. Initially the study fees at LMU were 300 Euro, for the summer semester of 2008 it was increased to 500 Euro. The universities decide... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Decision-Due-on-University-Fees&article_id=617 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Decision-Due-on-University-Fees&article_id=617 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:05:09 GMT Germering. Smoking in the open air bath in Germering is still permitted. The decision was made by the town council with the majority of votes being against the 5 votes of the Greens and Alfred Streicher. Greens councillor Dieter Belschner made an application to ban smoking in the open air bath. His reasoning was the health risks for children who possibly would pick up the cigarette stubs and put them in their mouths. Belschner repeated his appraisal that non-smoker protection has to come before smoker protection. It was shown at the referendum at the start of July... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Open-Air-Bath-Smoking-Permitted&article_id=616 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Open-Air-Bath-Smoking-Permitted&article_id=616 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:02:06 GMT Munich. A taxi driver in Munich grabbed and pulled a customer out of the vehicle and kicked her in the face. The taxi company has set a reward for identifying the driver. The customer, a 29 year old woman from Munich, was using the taxi on tuesday at 3.30 AM. At the junction of Stern/Maximilianstraße, the woman informed the taxi driver that he was driving the wrong way, the unidentified taxi driver stopped the car and pulled his passenger out of the car. The woman fell on the ground and the driver kicked her in the face. He left her on... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Taxi-Driver-Attacks-Customer&article_id=614 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Taxi-Driver-Attacks-Customer&article_id=614 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:33:59 GMT Munich. A heated discussion took place at the European patent office in Munich during the negotiations in the EU patent office about the controversial "Broccoli-Patent", meanwhile hundreds of protesters vented their anger. On tuesday several hundred biopatent protesters vented their anger with posters and cow bells in front of the european patent office in Munich. Amongst the demonstrators is regisseur Doris Doerrie. The protestors are primarily against the "Broccoli-Patent", about which the EU patent office is debating tuesday and Wednesday. A British enterprise has a protected patent for a special way of making broccoli since 2002. Critics fear... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Demonstration-Against-Broccoli-Patent&article_id=613 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Demonstration-Against-Broccoli-Patent&article_id=613 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:18:08 GMT MUNICH / PORTIMAO. Engineer Gunnar D. (43) form Munich drowned his girlfriend on the beach of Canavial in the Algarve. Their little daughter is missing without a trace since then. The three looked like a happy family when they arrived in a hotel at Meia Praia on 6th of June: the engineer, his Angolan girlfriend and her daughter. However, according to witnesses the couple fought constantly. The day before the scheduled return flight Gunnar D. traveled with his family to Canavial, a bay close to the beach of Porto de Mos. Witnesses observed the couple in the water. All believed the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Resident-Drowns-Girlfriend&article_id=612 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Resident-Drowns-Girlfriend&article_id=612 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:17:15 GMT Munich. An automat at Goetheplatz provides junkies with drug utensils for 50 Cents. It is the 2nd "preventive automat" in Munich. Aside from sterile needles, condoms are also available. The set for 50 Cents consists of a needle, a canulla, ascorbic acid, a filter, alcohol tissues to disinfect the skin, a sterile spoon and a flyer, reports the Süddeutsche Zeitung. For another 50 Cents you get two condoms, lubricant and another information flyer. It is the second "preventive machine" since 1998 in Munich. The first one was installed at the health centre in Dachauer Straße and caused a lot of agitation for... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Vending-Machine-Supplies-Drug-Utensils&article_id=611 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Vending-Machine-Supplies-Drug-Utensils&article_id=611 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:00:43 GMT Munich. The Energy in the Park festival at the horse racing track goes into its 4th year and looks set to satisfy all music fans with a varied mix of music. Energy in the Park is one of the most popular open air concerts in Munich - which is not only due to the rich sounds from the early afternoon till 10 at night but also due to its fair entry fees: one ticket costs only 20 Euro for the concert this year on the 31st of July at the Galopp racing track in Munich-Riem. Last year... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Energy-Festival-in-Munich&article_id=610 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Energy-Festival-in-Munich&article_id=610 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:02:16 GMT Munich. Multiple lightning strikes caused delays for the S-Bahn on wednesday evening. Delays are expected to continue today, throughout the afternoon. "Because of several lightning strikes at the Stellwerk Munich Ostbahnhof, there will be delays in the whole S-Bahn network", announced the S-Bahn fault sensor just before 9 o'clock. There was a multitude of problems: the S1 line Freising/Airport was driving regularly to the Ostbahnhof, but with delays. The same for the S7 Wolfratshausen/Kreuzstraße. The S6 in direction Tutzing started and ended at Munichs central station without a stop at Hackerbrücke. The line S27 was completely... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lightning-Strikes-Disrupt-S-Bahn&article_id=609 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lightning-Strikes-Disrupt-S-Bahn&article_id=609 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:38:08 GMT Munich. At a motorway interchange in Feldmoching, officials discovered 54 kilograms of marijuana - packed in 4 sport bags. The dealer dumped the bags probably from fear of being caught during the traffic jam on the motorway, which was caused by an accident. The unidentified person hid 54 kilograms of marijuana in 4 ice-hockey bags and deposited them at the motorway interchange in Feldmoching near Munich. According to the bureau of investigation, the sport bags were discovered on tuesday next to the A 92 just before the junction. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=54-Kilo-Marijuana-Haul&article_id=608 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=54-Kilo-Marijuana-Haul&article_id=608 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:36:15 GMT Munich. Hospital hygiene scandal in Munich has seen a clinic director suspended and only emergency operations available in the hospitals in Bogenhausen and Neuperlach. Due to poor hygiene of surgical instruments in two of Munich's clinics, operations will not take place for the time being. The departments responsible at Bogenhausen hospital have been closed since wednesday. The managing director was suspended for an undisclosed amount of time. It has not been specified when operations will resume at maximum capacity. Patients have not been affected by the disruptions. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hygiene-Scandal-in-Clinics&article_id=607 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hygiene-Scandal-in-Clinics&article_id=607 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:35:17 GMT Weilheim/Paehl. Should the rural district Weilheim-Schongau award the Paehl born Thomas Mueller with the 'ring of honor' for his outstanding performance at the World Cup? The opinions of the district committee: chief administrator Dr. Friedrich Zeller indicated that such a proposal would not be discussed publicly, but only internally between the spokesmen of the county council. The results of the meeting concluded that the ring of honor award is not suitable for Müller. Friedrich Zeller stated that Müllers accomplishments have been substantial, but "A ring of honor should recognise the life's work of a person, whereas Thomas Müller... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ring-of-Honor-for-Thomas-Mueller%3F&article_id=606 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ring-of-Honor-for-Thomas-Mueller%3F&article_id=606 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:09:56 GMT Munich. Where else would you find this? A performance of DSDS star Mehrzad Marashi, the finnish band Sunrise Avenue and the british rock band Livingston - and all for free. As well as a football theme park, an acrobatic talent show, a live cooking show with celebrities, a childrens theme park, cheap delicatessen and shopping. All of that is offered at the Rewe Family summer fest on saturday between 10 AM and 8 PM at the Theresienwiese. Children will be looked after by pirates -  the pirates are nursery carers dressed up. At the football park, professional... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Free-Festival-at-Theresenwiese&article_id=605 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Free-Festival-at-Theresenwiese&article_id=605 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:29:58 GMT Munich. After the absolute smoking-ban in Bavaria, private breweries announced that beer and food in festival tents will become more expensive. On tuesday, the Organisation of Private Breweries in Bavaria refered to the additional effort to abide by the rules of the smoking-ban as a consequence for the price increase. It is not clear yet, how the transformation will take place in festival tents. However "It is for sure, that additional expenses for more security staff in tents will be paid through price increases for beer and food." http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Beer-More-Expensive-After-Smoking-Ban&article_id=604 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Beer-More-Expensive-After-Smoking-Ban&article_id=604 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:19:53 GMT Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Yesterday the viewing platform "AlpspiX" opened at the Osterfelderkopf near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The two steel arms rise into the void. The new platform "increases the attractiveness of the Wetterstein mountain range during summer even more", says head of government in Oberbayern, Christoph Hillenbrand, at the opening ceremony. The platform offers breathtaking views into the depths, which was reserved for extreme climbers only, up to now. One of the extreme sportsman, climber Stefan Glowacz, protested against the observing platform "AlpspiX". To show his dislike, he attached a banner to the platform with the inscription "Our mountains don't... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Opening-of-AlpspiX&article_id=602 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Opening-of-AlpspiX&article_id=602 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:19:39 GMT Munich airport. The airport police have received reinforcements: Ike and Bono already found their way into the hearts of Moos airport workers. For smugglers and terrorists it doesn't look good. Ike and Bono are the new co-workers of the police inspection team at the airport. The ten week old herder puppys are two weeks into their service. They have to complete a two year special dog training course. If everything goes to plan, Bono will become a drug tracking dog. His brother Ike is going to work as an explosive tracking dog. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Dogs-for-the-Airport&article_id=601 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Dogs-for-the-Airport&article_id=601 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:54:30 GMT Munich. An unidentified person set an Italian car flag on fire in Sendling. He/she didn't touch the German flag alongside it. Last week a 66 year old shop assistant parked her car in the street in front of her house in Sending. At the rear of the car she attached a German and Italian flag - her husband is Italian. She discovered the next day, that the Italian flag had been set on fire and was damaged, as well as the side windows and the car's paintwork. The German flag had not been damaged. Police estimate the damage to the car to be... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Football-Fan-Sets-Car-Flag-on-Fire&article_id=600 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Football-Fan-Sets-Car-Flag-on-Fire&article_id=600 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:53:01 GMT Munich. Not an olympian but still: Munich's mayor Christian Ude received a gold medal. For distinguished services for local autonomy, Munichs mayor, Christian Ude, is honoured with the golden communal medal of merit. Ude receives - after 17 years in office - the award on monday the 5th of July from home secretary Joachim Herrmann. Another 16 dedicated local and former politicians will be awarded the silver medal, according to the Home Office on wednesday. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gold-Medal-for-Ude&article_id=598 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gold-Medal-for-Ude&article_id=598 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:32:27 GMT Munich airport. A pensioner explained to airport security, that he cannot put his wallet in the basket because "there is a bomb inside". He was summoned to court and fined. The 64 year old wanted to take a vacation trip together with 4 friends on the 29th of January. The security measurements at the airport irritated him while airport security were on edge. Nine days previously the so called "Laptop bomber" escaped and discussions about it continue still. The Federal Police set security instructions to the highest - and the pensioner made his joke at the wrong time. He said he... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Fined-for-Fake-Bomb-Alert&article_id=597 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Fined-for-Fake-Bomb-Alert&article_id=597 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:04:10 GMT Munich. A green sticker, labelled "Eco Taxi", should make low-emission taxis, with hybrid or natural gas technology, identifiable at first glance. The pilot project runs in Munich. ADAC together with mayor Christian Ude, has given the go-ahead for the environmental project. "Ecology-minded customers can now choose to join the queue of eco-friendly taxis and actively support environmental protection", says August Markl, chairman of ADAC. The vehicles exhaust emission and CO2 output is stated on the seal. Eco Taxis cost the same as normal Taxis and the seal is free for taxi drivers. "We want to show alternatives", explains Markl. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Eco-Taxis-for-Munich&article_id=596 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Eco-Taxis-for-Munich&article_id=596 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:36:13 GMT Munich. A 45 year old driver suffered severe chest injuries in an accident at work.The loading rack of his van tipped over due to its heavy weight. According to police, the 45 year old man and a 27 year old printing specialist loaded the lorry together on monday in Ramersdorf. The loading rack tipped over as they put the 1000 kilogram pallet on it. The driver tried to jump off but it was too late. The pallet dropped onto him. He suffered severe injuries and was brought to hospital. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1000kg-Pallet-Falls-on-Driver&article_id=595 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=1000kg-Pallet-Falls-on-Driver&article_id=595 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:34:27 GMT Munich, June 27 - I agree with Kaiser Franz.  England were careless and didn't win their group and thus, they set up a matchup that is more fit for a semi-final.  Regardless, this is what we have so let's break it down. Why England will win:  I find arguing for England the hard part.  England has not played well at all in this tournament.  They are the only team still alive in the tournament that had to change their goalkeeper.  But yet they are here, and here's why they will win: 1.  Experience:  Despite the absence on the pitch of their talisman... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=World-Cup-preview%3A--Three-reasons-why-Germany-or-England-will-win-today&article_id=594 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=World-Cup-preview%3A--Three-reasons-why-Germany-or-England-will-win-today&article_id=594 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:16:29 GMT Munich. A 21 year old student who blew himself up on wednesday died from his injuries. According to the police, the student died last night. He blew himself up the day before in his dormitory in Milbertshofen. The 21 year old machine engineering student used multiple gas cartridges to make the explosion. More precise details are still being discovered. Immediately before the explosion the student used his mobile phone to call his roommates and explained to them what he was about to do. They were able to leave the house just in time. Both housemates are in shock... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Dies-After-Explosion&article_id=592 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Dies-After-Explosion&article_id=592 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:06:01 GMT London. Once a year the lifestyle magazine "Monocle" in London, publishes a ranking of the most livable cities in the world. First on the list is Munich. In the list of the July/August issue of the magazine for global affairs, business, culture and design, the German metropolis Munich is at the top - in front of Copenhagen, Zürich, Tokyo and Helsinki. In 2009 Munich was ranked 4th and in 2008 2nd. In 2009 Zürich was ranked 1st and 2008 Copenhagen was ranked 1st. The factors which contribute heavily towards the "quality of life" index in "Monocle" are... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Most-Desirable-City&article_id=591 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Most-Desirable-City&article_id=591 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:49:18 GMT Munich. On wednesday the driver of Joachim Gauck, who is a candidate for federal presidency, hit a cylist and injured him severely. According to the police, the cylist was riding along the cycle path at Wagmüllerstraße. He rode against the direction of traffic and steered between cars towards the street.  The car, in which Joachim Gauck was sitting, could not brake in time and drove into the man. The cylist was hurled onto the windscreen and ended up on the rails of tram line 17. He was still unconscious when the rescue team arrived. The state of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gaucks-Driver-Hits-Cyclist&article_id=589 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Gaucks-Driver-Hits-Cyclist&article_id=589 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:50:13 GMT Munich. Immigrants accommodation at Baierbrunnerstrasse has been completely overcrowded for years. Nine African people attacked each other with knives and frying pans because of a fight over the oven. An argument about a cooking plate caused the disturbance. It was reported that nine Africans fought each other with knives and frying pans in the kitchen of the house. The house has been overfilled for years, to the point that many asylum seekers have to share the small kitchen. Three refugees were injured during the fight. Police arrested several of the involved people who will be relocated on tuesday to a new... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Immigrants-Fight-Over-Cooker&article_id=588 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Immigrants-Fight-Over-Cooker&article_id=588 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:41:50 GMT Eching. Graffiti sprayers vandalised the S-Bahn underground station in Eching - which had just been cleaned for the third time this year. At the weekend, unidentified sprayers vandalised the freshly painted underground station in Eching. The light blue and red coloured metre-long letters read "DIZ, TAIN and MUA".  "The removal of the unaesthetic graffiti is estimated to cost around 1500 Euro", says the police in Neufahrn. If the perpetrators don't get caught the public will have to pay for the removal. Police are investigating the case and encourage witnesses to call 08165 95100. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S-Bahn-Station-Graffiti-Problem&article_id=587 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S-Bahn-Station-Graffiti-Problem&article_id=587 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:47:43 GMT Munich. An unidentified person set fire to three flower stands at the Viktualienmarkt on monday night. At 10:40 PM a car driver noticed smoke generation at a flower stand at the Viktualienmarkt. He immediately called the fire brigade. A plastic cover of another flower stand was already burning. A police officer was able to extinguish the fire. The police man doused a third blaze with water from a nearby fountain. Total damage caused is estimated to be around 5000 Euro. Police is searching for witnesses. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Viktualienmarkt-Vandalism&article_id=585 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Viktualienmarkt-Vandalism&article_id=585 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:52:40 GMT Munich, June 21 - The BMW International Open will tee off this week at Munich Eichenried Golf Club and the strongest field in the history of the tournament is expected.  No, Tiger Woods won't be coming, but golf fans won't be disappointed with the star power coming to Bavaria this weekend. Six-time Major Champion Sir Nick Faldo will be making his first appearance of the 2010 season this week.  The former #1 golfer in the world is now the lead... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Golfers-Head-to-Munich-After-Warming-Up-at-U.S.-Open&article_id=584 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Golfers-Head-to-Munich-After-Warming-Up-at-U.S.-Open&article_id=584 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:03:33 GMT Munich airport. On wednesday 2,800 cigarettes were hidden in a suitcase and confiscated by customs officers at Munich airport. During an airport control a customs officer noticed multiple cartons of cigarettes as the luggage went through the x-ray. The suitcase belonged to a 50 year old Austrian business man, arriving from Abu Dhabi, and he did not claim the goods. "According to him, he got the cigarettes as a gift from an arabian customer and didn't make himself familiar with the entry requirements", says spokesperson Thomas Meister of the customs office in Munich. Tax proceedings will be filed... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=2800-Cigarettes-Confiscated&article_id=580 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=2800-Cigarettes-Confiscated&article_id=580 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:03:36 GMT Munich. The underground car park of the waste disposal company at Georg-Brauchle-Ring in Munich has to be restructured. The waste company is not even twelve years old and is already in need of restoration. After a broken garage roof and tiles that couldn't take the weight of trucks, now the underground garage has to be renovated. It is estimated to cost a total of 14 million Euro. "The headquarters of the waste company can dispose of itself", rants Munichs CSU chairman Josef Schmid. Apparent cause of the damage is salt, which is sprinkled in winter. If it's mixed... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Construction-Defects-at-Waste-Company&article_id=579 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Construction-Defects-at-Waste-Company&article_id=579 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:36:08 GMT Erding. Heavy rain on thursday evening flooded the east of Bavaria and kept the fire brigade busy. According to the fire crew, at 7.15 PM parts of the town centre in Schwindkirchen were flooded. In addition, water pouring into a barn threatened animals in Unterschiltern. At least a dozen cellars were flooded in the entire county including Erding, Ottenhofen, Aufkirchen, Gatterberg and St. Wolfgang. The mobile phone network collapsed temporarily in those areas and the power supply in Dorfen was shaky. A thunderstorm with torrential rain ruined the start of the folks fest in St. Wolfgang. The Goldach... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Town-Festival-Flooded&article_id=578 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Town-Festival-Flooded&article_id=578 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:38:37 GMT Munich. A woman walking in a park at Westend found a body lying in the grass. The corpse has not yet been identified. According to police investigations on tuesday, a woman took a walk in the Hans-Fischer-Park where she found a motionless body lying in the grass. She immediately called the police. The rescue workers could only testify the death of the man. His wet clothing and characteristic corpse marks indicated that he had been lying there for several days. Police assume that the man died from hypothermia. Papers the man was carrying, suggested that he is of Czech origin and was... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Corpse-Found-in-Park&article_id=577 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Corpse-Found-in-Park&article_id=577 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:47:44 GMT Dachau. Because he was caught stealing at Tengelmann in Dachau, a man threw the business manager of a branch out of a store window. Director of Tengelmann, Jürgen Sallaj, asked the thief into his office to take his personal data when the criminal grabbed Sallaj and threw him backwards through the store window. "He flew through the window at once and landed pretty far outside", says the tenant of the bakery in the branch. Afterwards the thief sat motionless in front of the window. Police arrested him. The manager was brought to a hospital in Dachau. He... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Thief-Throws-Victim-Out-of-Window&article_id=576 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Thief-Throws-Victim-Out-of-Window&article_id=576 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:07:43 GMT Munich. The KVR (District Administration Authority) makes an exception for the smoking lobby: usually clubs are not allowed to advertise for referendums - but this time KVR is generous for "political knowledge development." The opponents of the non-smoker protection law can breathe again: their posters, which promote "No" to the "total smoking ban" at the referendrum at the 4th of July, will be allowed in Munich. Local authorities decided that yesterday. As reported, according to posting regulations in Munich, only political parties, voting groups and candidates can campaign with posters - not clubs. "To support political... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Poster-Dispute%3A-Yes-for-Smokers&article_id=575 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Poster-Dispute%3A-Yes-for-Smokers&article_id=575 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:41:02 GMT MUNICH. Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, head of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), junior partner in Germany's ruling conservative-liberal coalition, has dismissed polls reflecting his party's dramatic dive in popularity as poor "snapshots", reports Bild newspaper. According to recent Forsa Opinion Research Institute studies, the FDP's approval rating has plunged nationwide from last year's high of 18 percent to a current 5 percent, the minumum needed for representation in the Bundestag. Westerwelle claimed that his party has had to shoulder responsibility for recent unpopular measures aimed at reining in government spending and stabilizing the euro. However, some regional FDP groups identify Westerwelle himself... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Crisis%3F-What-Crisis%3F-&article_id=574 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Crisis%3F-What-Crisis%3F-&article_id=574 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:28:05 GMT GERMERING. The Max-Born grammar school was evacuated on wednesday morning because of a bomb threat. All teachers and students left the building at 9:35 AM after an unidentified person threatened to blow up the school. Police sealed the area and around the school; everything is empty. More detailed information is not known at this time but it is probably a copycat crime. Last weekend a 17 year old student threatened to blow up the other grammar school in Germering, the Carl-Spitzweg. He was caught and is now in a psychiatric institution. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bomb-Threat-in-Germering&article_id=573 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bomb-Threat-in-Germering&article_id=573 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:34:44 GMT MUNICH. Jesuits are responsible for thousands of addresses of bavarian postal voters ending up available for purchase. The company, MTM-Lübeck, offered various companies the addresses of postal voters in Munich to purchase. MTM had over 15,000 addresses from citizens on offer, who had registered for the Bundestags or EU-parliament election via post. Among them are addresses of prominent individuals such as Dieter Hildebrandt and Milena Preradovic. By their own accounts, the city council in Munich, offered the Jesuit order via a "middleman" the letters, to "strip the stamps for charity purposes". But the Order sold the envelopes in bulk for stamp collecting... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Postal-Vote-Addresses-Sold&article_id=572 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Postal-Vote-Addresses-Sold&article_id=572 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:31:23 GMT Munich - It was no surprise that Germany won their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2010 on Sunday night against Australia.  But it was how they did it and who starred in that victory that merits a closer look.The English Premier League may be considered the best football/soccer league in the world, in regards to talent, marketing, and reach; and they have the most players in the World Cup (119) including all on the England squad.  But we all witnessed how 'strong' they were in their opener against the USA, particularly in goal. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany%27s-World-Cup-hopes-and-Bundesliga-dependant-on-the-young&article_id=571 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany%27s-World-Cup-hopes-and-Bundesliga-dependant-on-the-young&article_id=571 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:40:00 GMT Tutzing. The S-Bahn service was delayed again at the weekend, because two boys did not want to get off the S-Bahn wagons, police had to interfere. On saturday night, two boys, 14 and 16 years old, decided to take a seat on one of the last wagons of a stationary S-Bahn in Tutzing and would not get off. The train driver asked them to leave, but the boys weren't listening. They moved only after police officers sent them off. The federal police will initiate an administrative offence and Deutsche Bahn will possibly fine the two youngsters for the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenage-Boys-Stop-S-Bahn&article_id=570 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenage-Boys-Stop-S-Bahn&article_id=570 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:41:58 GMT Allershausen. A 26 year old student drove onto the premises of the "Hells Angels" motor-bike club in Allershausen, pulled down his shorts and then threw a puppy at the men. He escaped afterwards with a stolen car. The story could be taken from a movie: a 26 year old student from Munich parked his car on the premises of Hells Angels in Allershausen. He dropped his shorts and showed his backside before he procedded to throw a puppy at the puzzled bikers. He escaped onto the highway afterwards, where he found a vehicle at a construction site. The key... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Throws-Puppy-at-Hells-Angels&article_id=569 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Throws-Puppy-at-Hells-Angels&article_id=569 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:54:41 GMT Eurasburg. A 24 year old man from Muensing wanted to celebrate his birthday party with a special present: a home-made jacuzzi tub. His friends covered the trailer of a car with foil and poured up to 30 cm of water into it. With a tube they channeled exhaust fumes into the water. The fun didn't last long: the 24 year old complained of pain in his stomach and was delivered to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Toxic-Homemade-Spa&article_id=568 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Toxic-Homemade-Spa&article_id=568 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:57:40 GMT Munich. This years Oktoberfest has highly desired wedding dates: dozens of couples from Bavaria and Saxony applied for a marriage ceremony at the Oktoberfest's 200th anniversary. "We are receiving 20-page applications with pictures from couples, writing about why they are suited best for the ceremony at the Oktoberfest" , says mayor Christian Ude about the marriage-minded Bavarians and their saxon girlfriends. Three couples are going to get married on the 12th Oktober at the Theresienwiese - and will remind us where the Oktoberfest originated from: the biggest folks fest in the world originated from the wedding ceremony of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Immense-Interest-for-Wiesn-weddings&article_id=567 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Immense-Interest-for-Wiesn-weddings&article_id=567 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:40:25 GMT Munich - Germany has waited 4 years for this moment.  And after their showing at the last World Cup, there are high expectations to win it this year in South Africa.  And why not?  The talent is there, the team is deep, and qualification matches were quite solid.  However, looking closely at the German national team, underneath the tradition and talent, many cracks appear.  And the Socceroos will look to take advantage this evening and shock the world. The first crack appeared almost a year ago when possible starting goalkeeper Robert Enke committed suicide providing an emotional... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Australia-not-to-be-overlooked-on-Germany%27s-path-to-title&article_id=566 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Australia-not-to-be-overlooked-on-Germany%27s-path-to-title&article_id=566 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:34:57 GMT MUNICH. Hot weather, hot media, hot time. A full month of World Cup football frenzy begins today in the Bavarian capital as elsewhere, a collective, virtual odyssey from stadium to stadium in faraway but now omnipresent South Africa. Bars and beer gardens have been granted extended opening hours, the police have promised laxity with late-night revelers, and use of the already notorious vuvuzela, a plastic horn producing an earsplitting, decibel-laden exaggeration of an elephant's trumpet, has been permitted -- unlike elsewhere. Venues for wide-screen, high-definition public viewing of most if not all of the 64 matches are located throughout the city,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Do-You-Vuvu%3F-Munich-Braces-for-Football%2C-Football-and-More-Football&article_id=561 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Do-You-Vuvu%3F-Munich-Braces-for-Football%2C-Football-and-More-Football&article_id=561 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:25:05 GMT Munich. A TV screen as big as a football goal: Siemens will display all World Cup games on a 37 square metre LED High Quality screen at the Wittelsbacherplatz. "Siemens Soccer City" is the name for the football mile infront of the Siemens centre at the Wittelsbacherplatz. Spacious enough for 2200 fans, 600 of which will be seated places. According to Siemens, disabled people will have their own area with a good view of the screen. Food and drinks will be sold at booths. Admission will be free and all of the World Cup games will be shown. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Siemens-Shows-World-Cup-Games&article_id=560 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Siemens-Shows-World-Cup-Games&article_id=560 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:52:05 GMT With temperatures climbing to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), vast numbers of Munich residents as well as many tourists are taking to the city's streets and extensive network of bicycle paths, resulting at times in chaos and causing safety concerns among cyclists, drivers and pedestrians alike. No wonder, then, that this year's "Bike Capital Munich" campaign to encourage increased use of the bicycle as a transportation alternative has become the subject of controversy just as it hits its peak. In today's Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Josef Schmid, leader of the opposition Christian... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cycling-Campaign-in-Munich%3A-Preaching-to-the-Converted%3F&article_id=559 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cycling-Campaign-in-Munich%3A-Preaching-to-the-Converted%3F&article_id=559 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:58:39 GMT Munich. After a police operation on the S8 line between Pasing and Germering, the S8 trains now run on schedule again. S6 is running on time again as well. However there is still a chance of disruptions according to the DB. Large capacity taxis and busses operated between Passing and Germering in the morning. The S6 line between Munich-Ostbahnhof and Planegg was blocked in both directions on Thursday. Between Ostbahnhof and Planegg taxis were operating. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S6-and-S8-on-schedule-again&article_id=558 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S6-and-S8-on-schedule-again&article_id=558 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:41:43 GMT Munich. A con artist robbed a 102 year old senior in Schwabing. A false story gave him entry into the woman's flat. According to the police, the stranger knocked on the old lady's door on friday at 3.30 PM. He told the pensioner that she would receive a refund from her health insurance. Even though he didn't say from which health insurance company he is, the woman let him in the flat. He pretended to want to exchange notes. The 102 year old opened her cashbox. The thief took a few hundred Euros while the woman was distracted with something else... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Thief-Cons-102-Year-Old-Woman&article_id=557 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Thief-Cons-102-Year-Old-Woman&article_id=557 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:38:36 GMT Munich. Football fans in Munich won't have the same fate as fans in Nuremberg - south-african horns or Vuvuzelas will be allowed during the World Cup. Local authorities informed the city on friday about the decision - one day before the start of the World Cup. The city hopes that the fans handle the noisemakers "with regard and with care", says a spokeswoman. The situation will be observed closely. "We will have to see how many horns will actually be used." The south-african Vuvuzelas can be as loud as 127 decibels, according to the data of the city... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich%27s-World-Cup-Fans-Allowed-Horns&article_id=556 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich%27s-World-Cup-Fans-Allowed-Horns&article_id=556 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:38:03 GMT MUNICH. Christian Wulff, the ruling conservative-liberal coalition's candidate for German head of state in the June 30 parliamentary election, has reiterated his opposition to a popular election for the post. "A popular election would give rise to expectations of power and influence which the head of state could not fulfill," Wulff told the Hamburger Abendblatt. Under German law, the president is chosen on the basis of proportional representation by the Federal Convention, a body consisting of Bundestag members as well as an equal number of members elected by state parliaments. Former President Horst Köhler, who unexpectedly resigned last week, had repeatedly called... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wulff-Against-Popular-Election-of-President--&article_id=555 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wulff-Against-Popular-Election-of-President--&article_id=555 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:40:51 GMT Notzing. A VW van sank in a pond in Notzing on monday evening. The woman inside was able to escape from the sinking van in time. An elderly couple from Erding were driving to the pond in Notzing with their camper, to feed ducks. While the 71 year old driver parked the van near an embankment and left the car, his wife stayed inside. The pensioner apparently forgot to put on the hand brake and the car started to roll backwards into the water. The man managed to save his wife, but the car sunk completely -... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=VW-Bus-Sinks-in-Pond&article_id=554 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=VW-Bus-Sinks-in-Pond&article_id=554 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:58:22 GMT Munich. Police caught 4 football fans stealing corner flags from the Olympia stadium. In their defence the thieves said: "That's culture as a football fan, you have to do it once in your life." According to police, the 23, 24, 25 and 37 year old men from Hesse climbed over a 2 metre fence to get into the stadium on saturday night. They grabbed 3 of the 4 corner flags. The 4 men escaped across the Mittleren Ring on foot. A police patrol noticed the men at around 3.30 am, who were running along Landshuter Allee, carrying multiple... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Football-Fans-Steal-Flags-from-Olympic-Stadium&article_id=553 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Football-Fans-Steal-Flags-from-Olympic-Stadium&article_id=553 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:57:29 GMT MUNICH. Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian Democratic Union and Vice Chancellor Guido Westerwelle of the Free Democratic Party presented the ruling coalition's austerity plan yesterday in Berlin. Bavarian Minister President Horst Seehofer, head of the coalition's third member party, the Christian Social Union, was notably absent at the presentation. Designed to save more than 80Eur billion by 2014, the plan aims to comply with a law passed last year known as the "Schuldenbremse", or debt brake, which limits government borrowing to a maximum of 0.35 percent of gross domestic product by 2016. In a victory for Westerwelle, the plan contains no... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Debt-Brake-Grabs%3A-Coalition-Unveils-Austerity-Plan&article_id=552 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Debt-Brake-Grabs%3A-Coalition-Unveils-Austerity-Plan&article_id=552 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:46:47 GMT Ingelsberg. 40,000 Euro of damage was caused during an accident which occurred between Baldham and Ingelsberg on sunday evening. According to the police, a 24 year old man from Vaterstetten and his 21 year old friend from Baldham swerved to avoid a deer with a brand new borrowed VW Touareg and ended up in the forest. The car was left in a vertical position. The 24 year old could free himself, but his friend had to be rescued by the fire brigade. Both men were brought to the hospital. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Borrowed-car-ends-up-in-forest&article_id=551 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Borrowed-car-ends-up-in-forest&article_id=551 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:05:36 GMT Munich. In an attempt to save his two and a half year old son from drowing in the Isar, a man died in the river on sunday. The 40 year old father died on sunday, as his child was being rescued by a 44 year old company director from Gröbenzell and a life guard from the water rescue. The boy was unconscious and had to be resuscitated, he was severly cold and was brought to intensive care. The 34 year old heavily pregnant mother was suffering from shock. The 5 year old daughter of the couple was present... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Father-Dies-in-Isar-Trying-to-Rescue-Son&article_id=550 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Father-Dies-in-Isar-Trying-to-Rescue-Son&article_id=550 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:55:30 GMT MUNICH. Germany's favorite boulevard newspaper, the Berlin-based Bild, set the tone for a rare show of unity among the country's media with its Sunday headline borrowed from Barack Obama's now legendary presidential campaign. The arch-conservative tabloid's support for Protestant pastor Joachim Gauck, nominated for the post of German president by the opposition socialist and green parties for a parliamentary election to be held June 30, bodes ill for the political future of Chancellor Merkel and the ruling conservative-liberal coalition. "When was the last time that both Spiegel and Bild praised the same candidate?", asks Hamburg's Stern while... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=%27Yes%2C-we-Gauck%27----Merkel%27s-Waterloo%3F&article_id=549 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=%27Yes%2C-we-Gauck%27----Merkel%27s-Waterloo%3F&article_id=549 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:50:20 GMT MUNICH. Europe's recently battered currency fell to $1.19 in Friday trading on continuing debt worries throughout the Eurozone, marking a new four-year low against the dollar and nearing its initial trading value of $1.18 set in 1999. Against the pound, the euro slipped to £0.83 while rising slightly against the yen to ¥110. The euro's woes come as a boon to many tourists in Germany as well as German exporters, while importers worry over resulting medium- to long-term inflation. The past decade has seen considerable fluctuation of the euro's dollar value, from a low... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Euro-Falls-Below-%241.20&article_id=548 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Euro-Falls-Below-%241.20&article_id=548 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:08:12 GMT MUNICH. Germany's ruling conservative-liberal coalition provided fresh evidence of serious internal strife with yesterday's choice of Christian Wulff, Minister President of Lower Saxony, as its candidate for the post of German president in the parliamentary election to be held June 30. Wulff's nomination fueled speculation in the German media about Chancellor Angela Merkel's hold on power within her own party and criticism of her leadership style. The coaltion's nod to the party loyalist Wulff over Merkel's left-leaning favorite, Labor Minister Ursula von der Leyen, came as yet another surprise to German voters bewildered... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Turmoil-at-the-Top&article_id=547 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Turmoil-at-the-Top&article_id=547 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:46:40 GMT Starnberg. The county district of Starnberg is feeling a little wet: since wednesday evening the fire crew have been continuously working around the clock - most of the time it's basements flooded with rain. About 50 litres of rain have fallen this week in Starnberg, the ground is wet and can barely take any more rain water. On wednesday alone, 25 litres of rain water fell, reports the weather site of Starnberg. This results in standing water on fields, streets and subways causing many basements to flood. The fire brigade has barely a free minute. Some streets had... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Flooding-hits-Starnberg&article_id=546 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Flooding-hits-Starnberg&article_id=546 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:58:42 GMT Munich. The Oktoberfest should become part of the world cultural heritage of UNESCO - for the 200th anniversary of the biggest folk festival in the world, the request has been brought up again. The german carnival union in Berlin renewed their proposal, with Wiesn director Gabriele Weishà¤upl welcoming the idea. "I support the idea still" said Weishà¤upl on tuesday in Munich. "The Wiesn is a special cultural asset for Munich, for Bavaria - and for the entire world." The carnival union already demanded the approval of folk festivals as immaterial cutural assets, over a year ago. "Germany has to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-as-World-Heritage-Site&article_id=545 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-as-World-Heritage-Site&article_id=545 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:22:39 GMT Wolfratshausen. After an onslaught of rain in the last few days the S-Bahn trains on line S7 between Icking and Wolfratshausen, are running at 40 minute intervalls. "The large amount of rain soaked the ground under the train tracks", explained a spokesman for Deutsche Bahn. The drivers are asked to drive on the route from Icking to Wolfratshausen at a speed which enables them to stop at any time. The 20 minute intervalls are therefore not followed anymore, due to the reduced travelling speed. Deutsche Bahn has changed the running times to 40 minutes intervalls since tuesday morning. It is expected... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rain-causes-delays-on-the-S-Bahn&article_id=544 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rain-causes-delays-on-the-S-Bahn&article_id=544 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:43:39 GMT Munich. For months a 41 year old postman stole credit and EC cards from mail in Allach. Together with his girlfriend he went on shopping tours with the cards. According to the police, cases increased where credit and EC cards disappeared, which were sent by post from the respective bank. In four cases the police were able to trace the the card back to the purchase of clothes, sports equipment, groceries, electronic articles and petrol. In one case the card as well as the PIN were lost, resulting in thousands of euros missing from the owners account. After... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Postman-steals-credit-cards&article_id=543 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Postman-steals-credit-cards&article_id=543 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:49:51 GMT Starnberg. Hospitals are short of blood - fewer blood donations come from Starnberg. The blood donor service advertises more in the town than anywhere else - but with little outcome. The results from the most recent campaign, from the middle of April to the middle of May, showed a decrease in almost every town in the county. "We had the worst numbers ever in Gilching", says Peter Hien, spokesman of the donor service. In comparison to 2009 where 139 people donated blood, this year the numbers went drastically down to 88. "Eventually we will have to evaluate... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fewer-blood-donations&article_id=542 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fewer-blood-donations&article_id=542 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:30:55 GMT Munich. A new gourmet event called "Stars, Food & Art" takes place in Munich. Multiple Michelin star cooks create a special menu, with the cost for the guests expected at around 550 Euro per person. Nine tuna pieces shaped as little squares are lying on a white plate, arranged to form a big square. To add a touch of colour, twelve pea shaped sauce drops are added. Some guests hesitate to ruin the perfect picture with their forks but after only nine bites the artwork is gone. The happiest person about this is star-cook Mario Gamba who... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stars%2C-Food-%26-Art-in-Munich&article_id=541 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stars%2C-Food-%26-Art-in-Munich&article_id=541 Mon, 31 May 2010 12:55:49 GMT Tutzing. A 44 year old sailor from Munich fell over board fro his ship on sunday morning and has been declared missing. According to the police reports on monday, a blood test was made of the partner of the missing sailor due to suspicions they were intoxicated. A result is not yet available. The 52 year old was suffering from shock and will be questioned about the accident in the next few days. After the search by helicopters and boats was cancelled on sunday evening, the coast guard took over searching the area. Police want to use divers to help in the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Search-for-missing-sailor-begins&article_id=540 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Search-for-missing-sailor-begins&article_id=540 Mon, 31 May 2010 12:48:18 GMT Munich. A 69 year old man was rescued from his flat in Haidhausen, after almost starving himself to death. He claims he did not have money to buy food. According to police, the property management of a block of flats, in which the pensioner lives, called the officers after the 69 year old hadn't paid his rent since february. The employees explained that this was unusual for the old man who always pays the rent on time. Besides, it has not been possible to contact him for months and his mailbox wasn't emptied for weeks. The police opened the door to his... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=69-year-old-almost-starves&article_id=539 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=69-year-old-almost-starves&article_id=539 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:51:29 GMT Munich. Hundreds of people queued infront of Munichs Apple store - some even waited up to 21 hours, as the iPad went on sale in Germany today. Camp chairs and coffee in thermos jugs, that's how Apple fans waited in front of Apple's biggest store in Germany for the new iPad. But one man exceeded them all: Helge Gleiss, probably Apple's biggest fan from Munich. The 26 year old camped a full day before the sales started in front of the store. In his backpack were two sandwiches and a folding chair. He wanted to be the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=iPad-released-in-Germany&article_id=538 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=iPad-released-in-Germany&article_id=538 Fri, 28 May 2010 10:32:00 GMT Munch. This coming weekend both Leopold and Ludwig streets will be closed for the Street Life festival. Beer garden, music, dance and much more are waiting for the guests. The Street Life Festival will be held between Odeonsplatz to Siegestor and Münchner Freiheit. On Sunday, the finalists of the photo casting "Munich search for the cycle star" will be presented their awards. The street festival begins on Saturday at 4 PM and the program runs till midnight. The festival runs until Sunday evening (program up to 8 PM). On Saturday the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Street-Life-Festival-this-weekend&article_id=537 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Street-Life-Festival-this-weekend&article_id=537 Fri, 28 May 2010 07:50:10 GMT Munich Airport. The ashcloud from the volcano on Iceland disrupted business for Bavaria's airports. Munich airport has had a loss in revenue of more than 10 million Euro, says a spokesperson on thursday. The airport in Nuremberg lost about 1 million, and the "Allgà¤u airport" in Memmingen around 300 000 Euro. Overall Munich couldn't process more than 600,000 passengers due to flight restrictions because of the volcanic ash cloud. About 6,500 arrivals and departues were cancelled. The airport was completely closed on the evening of the 15th of April and reopened on the 22nd of April. The loss in revenue will put... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ashcloud%3A-millions-lost-in-revenue&article_id=536 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ashcloud%3A-millions-lost-in-revenue&article_id=536 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:31:27 GMT Munich. How much does one hour in a beer tent at the Oktoberfest cost? For the first time reservation prices were published in advance. It is Interesting how much money you have to pay for coupons to get one of the places in high demand. The tourism office calculated how expensive one hour of the Oktoberfest is going to be - with surprising results. After last years dispute about the high costs of reservations, the city demanded that the innkeepers, for the first time ever, publish the reservation details. In large tents, one hour of the Oktoberfest costs an... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Prices-at-the-Oktoberfest&article_id=535 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Prices-at-the-Oktoberfest&article_id=535 Thu, 27 May 2010 11:09:45 GMT Munich. The Munich Taxi Association wants to increase the prices by twelve percent for a taxi ride in town. They justify the rise with the high fuel prices and costs for repairs. Munich citizens should count on higher costs for taxi driving: the District Administration Office (KVR) will work out the order of the proposal for a recast of the taxi fare, but not before the autumn. If this will be authorized by the City Council then for the first time in four years, taxi prices will increase. The taxi industry itself as well as the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Taxi-price-increase&article_id=534 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Taxi-price-increase&article_id=534 Thu, 27 May 2010 07:45:00 GMT Munich. The district council of Au-Haiddhausen agreed for a public viewing of the World Cup 2010 at Bordeauplatz - but only with restrictions. The elderly members of the town committee of Haidhausen showed a lack of understanding: the impact of the event would be too great, in addition to possible massive noise generation. "And really, the domestic TV should be enough", says an older member. The younger generation argued for the sport event of the year and the added fun of a big community coming together outside. In the end they came to an agreement. Instead of 80... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Public-viewing-of-the-World-Cup-granted&article_id=533 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Public-viewing-of-the-World-Cup-granted&article_id=533 Wed, 26 May 2010 09:37:21 GMT Munich. The continuation of the construction at Ostbahnhof will cause restrictions for the railway system till the 21st of July. After the modernization, the train station will grant barrier-free access to all platforms. Platforms 1 to 6 at Ostbahnhof are already barrier-free and have been made accessible with lifts. The work on platforms 7 to 14 is starting now. Lifts will be integrated, platforms and roofs updated as well as modernization of the sound system and lighting. Overall the upgrading of the train station will cost 13 million Euro. Initially the new construction of the platform edge will take place on... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Update-for-Ostbahnhof&article_id=532 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Update-for-Ostbahnhof&article_id=532 Wed, 26 May 2010 09:11:55 GMT Dorfen. A woman broke her right wrist while she was inline skating on a steep road between Eibach and Dorfen. According to police, the 44 year old was skating on tuesday at 7.15 PM without protective equipment when a fly flew into her eye. She lost her balance and fell onto the asphalt. BRK and an emergency team treated her on-site and brought her to a hospital. Joggers running by provided first aid until the doctors arrived. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fly-causes-accident&article_id=531 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fly-causes-accident&article_id=531 Wed, 26 May 2010 08:58:05 GMT Munich Airport. A 35 year old Czech had to feel the bitter consequences of impoliteness on a flight on saturday. The man from Munich planned to fly to Sardinia. Shortly before departure the flight crew checked passengers seat belts. This banality agitated the 35 year old man a great deal and he started to insult the stewardess. The captain made quick work of the passenger by calling the police and locking him out of the plane. The Czech had to stay off the flight and pay a fine of 250 Euro. It is not known If the man made it to Sardinia. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stewardess-insulted%3A-man-kicked-off-flight&article_id=530 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stewardess-insulted%3A-man-kicked-off-flight&article_id=530 Wed, 26 May 2010 08:57:26 GMT To punish her stepdaughter, a woman (22) poured boiling water over the girl's legs. This cruel act was not an isolated incident. Because a Senegalese woman wanted to punish her six year old stepdaughter, she poured boiling water on her legs. Two thirds of the thigh of the little girl were burned so badly that the underlying muscle was exposed, with the skin stripped off. It happened on Tuesday, 4th of May. Five long days the girl had to suffer at home. Only on the following Sunday did her father bring the child to the hospital. The doctors did not believe the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mother-pours-boiling-water-over-her-stepdaughter&article_id=529 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mother-pours-boiling-water-over-her-stepdaughter&article_id=529 Wed, 26 May 2010 08:21:25 GMT Munich. A new organ transplantation centre will be the first one to coordinate work across locations. All organs will be transplanted here in the future. The Bavarian minister for scientific affairs (FDP), Wolfgang Heubisch, stated that three people die every day in Germany, waiting for an organ transplant. At the opening of the new transplantation centre, by the uniclinic Grosshadern, he also said "The statistics have to wake us up." People have to be convinced to carry an organ donor card. The new centre in Grosshadern is the first one to work across locations, says Heubisch. In the long run the transplantation... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-transplant-centre-opens&article_id=528 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-transplant-centre-opens&article_id=528 Tue, 25 May 2010 10:53:30 GMT Munich. A hot-air balloon piloted by a pensioner made an emergency landing in Südpark in Munich. Thermal conditions of the air space above Sendling made a continuation of the journey impossible. People walking by the park were shocked and worried when they saw a hot-air balloon landing in the middle of Sendling. Adverse thermal conditions forced the 75 year old pensioner to land his balloon in one of Munich's parks. According to police, multiple emergency calls were made at 3.10 PM from people watching the landing manoeuvre of the 75 year old. Police and fire brigade attended the scene out but realised... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hot-air-balloon-lands-in-park&article_id=527 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hot-air-balloon-lands-in-park&article_id=527 Mon, 24 May 2010 11:15:42 GMT Munich. Anything but harmonious was how a wedding ceremony ended in Taufkirchen: the celebration got out of hands when guests and staff got into a fight. Police are investigating a case of attempted homicide. On sunday evening about 300 guests were celebrating a wedding at a restaurant in Taufkirchen. During the celebrations an argument erupted between some of the guests and staff of the restaurant. According to police, reasons for the dispute still remain unknown. The fight escalated at around 7:45 PM when up to 30 guests resorted to violence. Four people were slightly injured, and 2 suffered from severe injuries and were brought... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wedding-celebrations-end-in-fight&article_id=526 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wedding-celebrations-end-in-fight&article_id=526 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:13:47 GMT Gaissach. A house in Gaissach burned down on Monday morning; luckily the owners were awoken by their smoke alarm. At 4.40 AM the incident happened. The married couple (60 and 61 years old) were woken up by the smoke alarm going off. The garage had already caught fire by that stage. The owner himself tried to extinguish the flames, but in vain. The fire crew, with 200 men, was able to control the fire and managed to save an attached residential house. Eight people were injured. Amongst them was the owner of the house, who was brought to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fire-causes-500%2C000-Euro-damage&article_id=525 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fire-causes-500%2C000-Euro-damage&article_id=525 Mon, 24 May 2010 09:31:02 GMT Munich, May 23 - There will be a list of items going through each Bayern fan later this afternoon as they cheer their team one last time this season: Madrid. Milito. Mourinho. Milan. I would like to add one more for Bayern "missed opportunities" but there just wasn't a lot to discuss about that during Inter Milan's 2-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League Final in Madrid last night. There's something about playing a Final in Spain that is becoming a major obstacle for Bayern. From the start, they played well; dominating possession and it looked like... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mourinho%2C-Milan-masterful-over-Bayern-in-Final&article_id=524 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mourinho%2C-Milan-masterful-over-Bayern-in-Final&article_id=524 Sun, 23 May 2010 10:37:08 GMT Munich, May 23 - There will be a list of items going through each Bayern fan later this afternoon as they cheer their team one last time this season: Madrid. Milito. Mourinho. Milan. I would like to add one more for Bayern "missed opportunities" but there just wasn't a lot to discuss about that during Inter Milan's 2-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League Final in Madrid last night. There's something about playing a Final in Spain that is becoming a major obstacle for Bayern. From the start, they played well; dominating possession and it looked like... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mourinho%2C-Milan-masterful-over-Bayern-in-Final&article_id=973 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mourinho%2C-Milan-masterful-over-Bayern-in-Final&article_id=973 Sun, 23 May 2010 10:37:08 GMT Munich. After strong political pressure, the Internet company Google has now stopped photo-mapping Bavaria's streets and the collection of network data. Google photographed streets worldwide for its Street View project. The recordings are linked to the Internet Map service.  A few weeks ago it became known that Google monitored and stored data from wireless Wi-Fi Networks that hundreds of companies and citizens use. Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) took urgent measures to prevent misusage of the collected data. Google Germany informed Herrmann in their writing that Wi-Fi Network data from the Street View... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Google-halts-Street-View-in-Bavaria&article_id=523 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Google-halts-Street-View-in-Bavaria&article_id=523 Sat, 22 May 2010 08:44:07 GMT Salman Mitha Munich, May 22 - If you are one of the few who have not changed your mobile ringtone to '€˜Stern des Sudens' (I keep hearing it wherever I go in the city), or dressed up your pets in Bayern gear (my neighbor's dog proudly wears his new scarf with a Bayern logo around the complex), or just haven't heard what's going on tonight (psst, big match), then here's a quick preview for tonight's UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Munich and FC Internazionale Milano. And if you are ready for tonight, perhaps I can offer some juicy bits... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Inter-tonight-%E2%80%93-more-than-just-a-Cup-Final&article_id=522 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Inter-tonight-%E2%80%93-more-than-just-a-Cup-Final&article_id=522 Sat, 22 May 2010 06:36:21 GMT Munich. Residents of a block of flats in Bogenhausen found a corpse in the bicycle storage room. Apparently the man who was known for his drug addiction died of an overdose. According to police, the 41 year old man used the storage room on monday to inject himself with drugs - intravenous utensiles were found next to the body. The relation between the house in Bogenhausen and the house in Denning, where the unemployed man lived, is unknown. A third party's fault is not identifiable, reports the police. The 41 year old is the 19th drug death so far this... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dead-body-found-in-storage-room&article_id=521 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dead-body-found-in-storage-room&article_id=521 Fri, 21 May 2010 08:28:46 GMT They say things come in three's - good or bad - and for the purposes of this article, I'll focus on the good. There's horse racing's Triple Crown, there's American baseball's Triple Crown. The Three Musketeers. Triple word score in Scrabble. I'm sure we can go on all day, but there's one special 'three-some' everyone in Munich is focusing on these days. On Saturday, FC Bayern Munich will be looking to make history and join an elite group of European football clubs if they are to win the UEFA Champions League Final against Inter Milan. Three... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-on-the-cusp-of-history&article_id=520 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-on-the-cusp-of-history&article_id=520 Fri, 21 May 2010 08:28:41 GMT They say things come in three's - good or bad - and for the purposes of this article, I'll focus on the good. There's horse racing's Triple Crown, there's American baseball's Triple Crown. The Three Musketeers. Triple word score in Scrabble. I'm sure we can go on all day, but there's one special 'three-some' everyone in Munich is focusing on these days. On Saturday, FC Bayern Munich will be looking to make history and join an elite group of European football clubs if they are to win the UEFA Champions League Final against Inter Milan. Three... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-on-the-cusp-of-history&article_id=972 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-on-the-cusp-of-history&article_id=972 Fri, 21 May 2010 08:28:41 GMT   Munich. On Wendsday in the social department at Laim, an information fair for single parents took place. The management of family and work was the central topic of the fair for lone parents. Child care and work are typical problems for around 26,000 single parents in Munich - most of whom are women. Because of the high costs and shortage of places in nurseries, more parents are joining parent initiative child care centers.  At least 7500 single parents living in Munich are receiving Hartz IV social benefits, many of them want to work. Overall, more than 20 participating institutions provided information... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Information-fair-for-single-parents&article_id=519 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Information-fair-for-single-parents&article_id=519 Fri, 21 May 2010 07:43:16 GMT Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The community of Garmisch-Partenkirchen will become Bavarias first role model for electric mobility. The council of ministers hope that this will also benefit Bavarias application for the Olympics 2018. "I'm very confident that we can fulfill the request", says minister Horst Seehofer (CSU): "I do what I can." An official cabinet decision is not yet present, but the ministers agreed informally with Garmisch Partenkirchen. "It can be safely assumed", confirms minister of state Siegfried Schneider (CSU): "This will benefit our application for the Winter Olympics as well." 200 town councils all around Bavaria applied for the title of 'role model commune'... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Garmisch-Partenkirchen-as-role-model&article_id=518 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Garmisch-Partenkirchen-as-role-model&article_id=518 Thu, 20 May 2010 11:48:21 GMT Assling. A van loaded with flowers burned down on the A99. The 34 year old driver managed to drive the lorry towards the hard shoulder. At around 4.10 PM, just before the junction at Aschheim/Ismaning, the truck full of flowers caught fire. The driver was able to steer the car to the parking lane and could escape safely before the vehicle was entirely ignited. The fire caused an estimated damage of 35,000 Euro. Two lanes were blocked by the police, which resulted in massive traffic obstructions and traffic jams spread over many kilometers. It is not yet know what... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Driver-escapes-burning-truck&article_id=517 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Driver-escapes-burning-truck&article_id=517 Thu, 20 May 2010 09:09:49 GMT Munich. High above Gà¤rtnerplatz, possibly the most expensive flats in Munich are planned to be built. The city council agreed to a new city district on the premises of the old district heating power station. Mayor Christian Ude is amazed by the view. He visited the 56m high tower of the old power station. The aged tower is hoped to become the new districts landmark. The Investor "Alpha Invest Project" (AIP) unveiled the ensemble at "The Seven" at Müllerstraße. The company plans to maintain the building and update its facade and interior. According to AIP the upper floor... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-luxury-district-planned&article_id=516 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-luxury-district-planned&article_id=516 Thu, 20 May 2010 08:37:29 GMT Attaching. Since the new reports for the construction of a third runway in Munich are available, objections are arising again. The BI Attaching has already collected 1500 signatures on a petition. The planned third runway at London Heathrow which has now been stopped gives people hope. Manfred Drobny, director of the organisation for nature protection, is satisfied: 4000 objections are lying in his office, a similar number to 2007 when objections against the construction were first collected. The recent news that a third runway will not be built at London Heathrow airport, gives hope that a fight against... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=London-Heathrow-gives-hope&article_id=515 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=London-Heathrow-gives-hope&article_id=515 Wed, 19 May 2010 11:01:34 GMT Eichenau. The fire brigade was able to stop a flat from burning down on wednesday evening. It was shortly after midnight when the fire brigade arrived at Schulstrasse, where a building to store refuse as well as the roof of the underground garage were already in flames. The fire had also spread to the roof of the neighbouring building. Four squads of firefighters with breathing apparatus managed to get the fire under control. The smoke extraction of the underground garage and the subsequent damping-down kept the firemen on site till 2 am. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fire-in-Eichenau&article_id=514 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fire-in-Eichenau&article_id=514 Wed, 19 May 2010 11:00:29 GMT Despite doubts on possible harm to the biotope area of Isarauen, the city council approved the celebration of Volksfest on the Isar island. Isarinselfest will take place from Friday, the 3d of September till Sunday, 5th September between Ludwigsbruecke and Maximiliansbruecke. Steinsdorfstrasse will be closed for traffic during the Volksfest. Because the the river Isar and habitat areas are affected this decision was not easy for the city council. The lower nature conservation authority in the Planning Department also had its concerns. The Isarinsel area would stay under biotope protection and should not become "an event mile". Residents have... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Isarinselfest-approved-by-authorities&article_id=512 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Isarinselfest-approved-by-authorities&article_id=512 Wed, 19 May 2010 10:07:23 GMT On Saturday May 16, the 8th annual Tour d'Afrique Race and Expedition reached the finish line in Cape Town, South Africa, 120 grueling days after departing Cairo, Egypt. For the first time in Tour history, the men's race was won by an Australian - Stuart Briggs, 27, of Perth, with a time of 398:26 hours for the 11,597 km route. Cycling on a Gunnar Rock Hound touring bike, Stuart only won 8 stages and 1 of the Tour's 8 sections, but his consistently solid performances day in and day out proved to be the difference. South African Jethro de Decker, 27,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Australia-and-Germany-Win-the-2010-Tour-d%E2%80%99Afrique-Race&article_id=511 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Australia-and-Germany-Win-the-2010-Tour-d%E2%80%99Afrique-Race&article_id=511 Tue, 18 May 2010 12:34:50 GMT Penzberg. Two unidentified men threatened the director of a McDonalds in Penzberg with a gun and demanded cash. According to the police, two criminals entered the fast food restaurant at Seeshaupter Straße at 2 AM Monday morning. They were armed and demanded cash. When the manager refused to give them money they knocked him to the ground and shut him in the storage room. The offenders fled without money, most likely on foot. The victim, who managed to let himself out of the storage room, called the police who began a search immediately. As of now the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Armed-robbery-in-McDonalds&article_id=510 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Armed-robbery-in-McDonalds&article_id=510 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:53:02 GMT Finsing. Police apprehended a joyrider in Finsing on tuesday night. The youngster stole the keys for his fathers company car - but he didn't get very far. The VW bounced hit an obstacle and crashed. The joyride ended a few metres further in a field. Several residents noticed the noise of the collision and saw the boy and a girl fleeing the scene. The Police found the child at home. The 14 year old admitted to have driven the car after interrogations by the police. A 14 year old girl was his accomplice. The estimated damage from the illegal drive is... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=14-year-old-steals-fathers-car&article_id=509 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=14-year-old-steals-fathers-car&article_id=509 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:11:03 GMT Munich. 15 students from Ludwigshafen were slightly injured when their bus got stuck under a bridge. The driver underestimated the height of the bus. It was the first day of their school trip on monday, when 57 students of a secondary school in Ludwigshafen were travelling in a coach when the accident happened. The driver misjudged the height of the bus and got stuck under a bridge at Holledauer Straße/Dachauer Straße. There was a total of 64 people on the bus, with 57 students and 6 teachers on a school trip to Munich from monday to friday. 15... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bus-stuck-under-bridge&article_id=508 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bus-stuck-under-bridge&article_id=508 Tue, 18 May 2010 10:47:11 GMT Ismaning. A mysterious horse slaughter keeps the police busy: A stud worth 10,000 Euro, was killed in a paddock. The horse farm was loaned the stud 'Welsh B', from a Czech breeder. Police assumed that the animal was killed by a shot to the head, execution style. The institution of animal health later revealed after the autopsy that the reason for death was physical acts of violence. To find out more the Kripo plans to do more investigating. Anyone with clues to what happened is encouraged to call the police department in Munich on 089/2910-0. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Horse-brutally-killed&article_id=507 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Horse-brutally-killed&article_id=507 Tue, 18 May 2010 10:41:57 GMT Mittenwald. On saturday night an argument between a couple escalated after they came back home from a bar crawl. Back in the flat the 35 year old woman went on the rampage and started throwing bottles out of the window. A car parked outside was damaged and neighbours called the police. Her partner tried to stop her, but she suddenly took a kitchen knife and stabbed her partner in the stomach. The man was losing a large amount of blood and was brought to a clinic immediately. He is severly injured, according to the police, but it is not life threatening. After... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-stabs-her-partner&article_id=505 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-stabs-her-partner&article_id=505 Mon, 17 May 2010 12:14:10 GMT Munich. Patients of clinics in Munich will have to cope with longer waiting times, as the doctors at the hospitals are on strike since the morning for an undetermined period of time. The physicians want to enforce their point of view: a higher salary and better payment for on-call duties. A demonstration is planned for the afternoon in Munich. For the patients the strike means that non-emergency operations will be shifted but emergency treatment will be given. Labour unions will decide on friday if the strike will continue. Hamburg and Berlin already agreed on labour... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hospital-doctors-on-strike&article_id=504 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Hospital-doctors-on-strike&article_id=504 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:06:55 GMT Whitsuntide in Munich offers lots of live music and opens the festival season. The Theatron Whitsun Festival at Munich Olympic Park on 22-24th May 2010 is expected to attract large audiences with a live outdoor music program. Since its premiere in 2001, the Theatron Whitsun Festival has now established itself as a fixed date in the festival calendar. More than 10,000 music fans are expected to attend this year. There are 8 concerts held over three days of the festival, every day from 4PM till 10PM, with free of admission. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Open-air-Whitsun-Festival&article_id=503 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Open-air-Whitsun-Festival&article_id=503 Mon, 17 May 2010 09:00:38 GMT Fürstenfeldbruck. The ecumenical church congress had a dramatic end for the guests at the school centre Tulpenfeld. 65 teenagers suffered from a stomach virus, 22 had to be brought to hospital. 750 guests left on sunday morning, health authorities assumed that the virus is the noro virus which is highly contagious. On saturday 12 participants of the church congress in Munich had to be treated for stomach illnesses, two of them were brought to hospital for quarantine. In the evening the attendees brought the virus to Bruck, at 6 o'clock the "Tulpenfeld" accomodation opened and half an hour later 7 of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Church-congress-ends-with-virus&article_id=502 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Church-congress-ends-with-virus&article_id=502 Sun, 16 May 2010 12:03:57 GMT Grafing. Police have a hard time dealing with teenagers abusing alcohol at the folk festival in Grafing. Routine police checks discovered a 16 year old local girl on friday the 14th. It was before 8 o'clock when the police tested the teenager's blood alcohol level, which was over 2 percent. She was met by her parents at the police station. Likewise another girl, 14 years old from Rosenheim, had a blood alcohol level of more than 1 percent and kept ignoring orders from the security team until she had to be taken to the police. A 16... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenagers-alcohol-abuse&article_id=501 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenagers-alcohol-abuse&article_id=501 Sun, 16 May 2010 11:09:41 GMT Germering. Five children, between the age of 8 and 12, sustained injuries at an adventure playground at Aubinger Weg in Germering. Late on friday afternoon the kids started a campfire under the supervision of the 36 year old manager of the adventure playground. It was about 5.20 PM when the accident occured. One of the kids threw a can of hairspray into the fire. The manager, who was standing on the opposite side of the fire, noticed the kids talking and shouted immediately to get the can out of the fire. Directly after she yelled the can... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Aerosol-explodes-on-playground&article_id=500 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Aerosol-explodes-on-playground&article_id=500 Sun, 16 May 2010 11:08:37 GMT Mauern. The Kripo managed to uncover a drugs network, with two men from Thuringia supplying drugs in Mauern. A tip off lead investigators to a 21 year old unemployed man from Mauern. He had set up a stash in his parents house consisting of: 420 grams of Cannabis resin, 70 grams of Marijuana, 175 grams of Speed and 87 Ecstasy pills. Most of it was hidden in a bureau desk in his parents bedroom - without their knowledge. According to the police department in Oberbayern, two other men were transporting the drugs with their car to Mauern... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-dealers-arrested&article_id=499 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-dealers-arrested&article_id=499 Fri, 14 May 2010 14:13:51 GMT Starnberg. If the current situation doesn't change, a parking restriction will come into place outside a secondary school in Munich. The police of Starnberg continue to be troubled by parents who double-park their cars in front of the school. Already last year the chief of police, Norbert Reller, complained that the entrance of the police building is blocked every morning and afternoon. The parents park anywhere close to the gate of the school at Rheinlandstraße to drop their kids off. The previous plea only worked for a short time and now the problem is there again. Reller... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=No-parking-sign-for-stubborn-parents&article_id=498 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=No-parking-sign-for-stubborn-parents&article_id=498 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:59:48 GMT Heimstetten. A 31 year old woman fell two metres from a climbing wall. She was immediately taken to a hospital in a rescue helicopter. The climbing enthusiast from Munich was out climbing on the public holiday, in Heimstetten's climbing centre. It is possible to climb up to a height of 3 metres without safety ropes. It was about 4.45 PM when the accident occured and the woman's strength abandoned her. First her right and then her left grip became loose before she fell two metres and landed onto a gym mat. The 31 year old suffered severe injuries and a resue helicopter took... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-falls-off-climbing-wall&article_id=497 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Woman-falls-off-climbing-wall&article_id=497 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:15:55 GMT Munich. Leaflets with portraits of victims covered the floor, loud heckling directed towards the stage: protesters supporting victims disturbed a debate about abusiveness at the church congress in Munich. A victim initiative disrupted an event about abuse in the catholic church at the ecumenical church congress. As a prelude to the emotional event, Norbert Denef, chairman for the network of aggrieved people of sexualized violence, stepped up to the podium. He was very vocal about his demand to finish the event early because the victims were not present to join the discussion, and the congress itself was... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Scandal-at-church-congress&article_id=496 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Scandal-at-church-congress&article_id=496 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:29:24 GMT Munich. A 74 year old driver was overrun by his own van because he started his car from the outside. He is now being treated in a hospital. He was about to leave the premises at Lochhausener Straße when the accident happened. The 74 year old man stood at the driver's door when he started his car, but an engaged gear caused a jumpy start and set the car in motion. The man fell backwards onto the ground and the van rolled over his right leg. The lorry hit a pick-up van before it was stopped by a utility shed. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Driver-overrun-by-driverless-van&article_id=495 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Driver-overrun-by-driverless-van&article_id=495 Thu, 13 May 2010 13:24:50 GMT Eichenau municipality objects to the release of Google's "Street View" pictures, following its forerunner the municipality of Gröbenzell. As a landowner the municipality doesn't want pictures of the local school and day-care centre to be published on the internet. The homepage 'www.eichenau.de' and a flyer point out that it is possible to file an objection against the publication of photographs of houses and land property in Google Street View. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Eichenau-objects-to-Google-Street-View&article_id=494 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Eichenau-objects-to-Google-Street-View&article_id=494 Thu, 13 May 2010 12:46:40 GMT On wednesday afternoon a cow broke out of her pasture and ventured to a nearby train station in Aßling. When the cow was discovered on the rails, the Bahn was left with no other choice than to block the busy Munich to Salzburg line. One of the regional trains had to stay at the train station. Neither the Bahn employees nor the police were able to move the cow out of the train station, it kept walking around the paused regional train. The alerted fire brigade needed 20 men to be able to shift the cow towards premises bordering... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cow-on-rails&article_id=493 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cow-on-rails&article_id=493 Thu, 13 May 2010 09:58:03 GMT Munich. It is impossible to have a beer that is free of cigarette smoke in Munichs pubs and bars, according to the opinion of the organization of non-smokers. According to a non-representative investigation of the 'action alliance for non-smoker protection', only 7 out of 126 pubs in Munich are free of smokers. "If you simply want to drink a beer from a tap, then you have to search a long time if you don't want to be surrounded by smokers", said Friedrich Wiebel on wednesday. The medical working team for smoking and health, as well as the non-smoker... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Too-few-smoke-free-pubs-in-Munich&article_id=492 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Too-few-smoke-free-pubs-in-Munich&article_id=492 Wed, 12 May 2010 13:17:16 GMT Munich. A 27 year old electrician was electrocuted as he was connecting a concrete mixer on a construction site in Garching. He survived, but was severly injured. When the foreman left the building site at Ernst-Otto-Fischer-Straße for a short time, the 27 year old eletrician attempted to connect the concrete mixer by himself. He wanted to reconnect the power cable for the mixer when one of the tools he was holding touched one of the live wires. The short-circuit caused 460 Volts of electricity to surge through his body. He immediately became unconsious and suffered severe burns... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Electric-shock%3A-electrician-severly-injured&article_id=491 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Electric-shock%3A-electrician-severly-injured&article_id=491 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:42:45 GMT Munich. A tram took a wrong turn and caused an accident at Dachauer Straße on tuesday. At 9.15 AM a 38 year old tram driver from Munich drove the tram on line 20. At a junction he did not notice a signal which informed him about the direction of traffic. The signal indicated for him to turn right but he turned left into Schwere-Reiter-Straße. A 47 year old electronical engineer was not able to stop his car in time and bumped his VW van into the tram. The man started to drive over the junction when the traffic... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tram-causes-accident&article_id=490 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tram-causes-accident&article_id=490 Wed, 12 May 2010 11:59:41 GMT Oberschleißheim. A mechanic poured oil illegaly into a canal in Oberschleißheim. He will now be held accountable for polluting the canal. On tuesday at 4.15 PM a 48 year old housewife noticed a layer of oil covering the canal. She informed the police immediately, who were able to trace the oil spill up to the mechanics house. The heating oil originated from an oil tank which was sliced open. According to the police the 40 year old worker purposely disposed of around 20 litres of a water-oil mixture into a inspection chamber connected to the canal. The fire brigade had to built nine... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Illegal-oil-disposal&article_id=489 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Illegal-oil-disposal&article_id=489 Wed, 12 May 2010 11:25:19 GMT Munich. Customs officers discovered a delivery of disguised field beans, which turned out to be 3.5 tons of tobacco. The tax evasion comes to a total of 80 000 Euro. Customs officials checked a hungarian truck on the A3 at the border crossing to Suben (Austria) at the weekend. As the main customs office informed on tuesday, upon inspection of the second pallet the officers found only water pipe tobacco. The tobacco was intended for the english market. Preliminary investigations were initiated against the hungarian driver. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tobacco-smugglers-caught&article_id=488 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tobacco-smugglers-caught&article_id=488 Tue, 11 May 2010 12:27:42 GMT Munich. Mould, cockroaches, mice faeces and cigarette stubs were discovered by food inspectors in a well established bakery. The owner agreed to a penalty fee for the unhygienic conditions. The court decision for Johann H. and his son Johann Karl due to violation of the food law, has now been finalised. They will have to pay penalties of 18,000 and 6000 Euro respectively. In November 2008, food inspectors found the bakery in a terrible state: black mould, living and dead cockroaches, faeces from mice who nibbled on the insulation of the cooling systems, cigarette stubs and a slime covered floor.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cockroaches-found-in-local-bakery&article_id=487 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cockroaches-found-in-local-bakery&article_id=487 Tue, 11 May 2010 11:51:46 GMT Kirchheim. Teenagers burnt down a caravan in Flurstraße in Kirchheim, which burned out on sunday night. Investigators examined the scene and identified that the initial flames started around the wheels of the caravan. The flames rose up, destroying the vehicle and causing damage, which is estimated at 10,000 Euro. A passerby noticed the fire at midnight and alerted the fire brigade. According to the police the man saw a few youngsters running away from the caravan before he noticed the blaze, however he was not able to describe the offenders. The flames were extinguished by commandant Christoph Aumiller... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenagers-burn-down-caravan&article_id=486 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenagers-burn-down-caravan&article_id=486 Tue, 11 May 2010 11:50:23 GMT A 91 year old woman was robbed in a Munich clinic by a 21 years old drug addict. Police officers found identification documents and cash belonging to the old lady on a man who was found in the clinic in an unconscious state. Police officers searched his clothes and found identity papers and keys. As it turned out, these were the items stolen by a patient in another hospital. The 91-year-old pensioner was able to recall that the 21-year-old man had claimed he was an employee of the hospital and had the task of leading them for a walk. In the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Old-lady-robbed-in-clinic&article_id=485 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Old-lady-robbed-in-clinic&article_id=485 Tue, 11 May 2010 11:11:23 GMT Munich. An unknown person attacked a woman, knocked her down and tried to touch her inappropriately. Police are searching for the criminal. An unidentified man attacked a 47 year old woman at the Oberanger in Altstadt. According to the police, the woman was walking along the Oberanger on friday evening, she was walking close to house number 47 when she was attacked. The man punched her in the face, causing her to fall to the ground, he began insulting her and tried to touch her breasts and crotch. The middle-aged woman defended herself frantically and screamed so loud that the man... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sex-attacker-assaults-woman&article_id=484 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sex-attacker-assaults-woman&article_id=484 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:05:32 GMT Munich. A two month old baby died on wednesday in a child clinic. Police suspect the father to have caused the death. The father of the child denies the crime, but the police suspect him to have killed his two month old baby. The incident took place on the 2nd of May between 6 AM and 11 AM in a building for asylum seekers. The mother called the emergency doctor in the afternoon when she saw the baby was not moving. As the emergency team arrived, the baby stayed motionless but was still alive. Due to the state... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Two-month-old-baby-shaken-to-death&article_id=483 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Two-month-old-baby-shaken-to-death&article_id=483 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:54:06 GMT Munich. A 66 year old woman drove her car straight into the back of a lorry. Despite her car being completely deformed the women only suffered minor injuries. According to the fire brigade, the woman was driving on Agnes-Bernauer-Straße when she hit the rear of a stationary lorry. The cause of the accident remains undetermined. The passengers side of the Mitsubishi was flattened from the roof to the bonnet. Luckily the driver's side was only slighty damaged and the woman was able to leave her car safely before the firemen arrived. After initial medical treatment the woman, who... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Car-drives-into-lorry&article_id=482 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Car-drives-into-lorry&article_id=482 Mon, 10 May 2010 10:59:35 GMT Munich. The fire brigade evacuated all guests of Westbad swimming pool on Sunday afternoon. High chlorine concentration in the water was the reason for the scare. Many members of staff complained about a sore throat and burning eyes. A pool attendant called emergency services and the fire brigade were dispatched. They examined several employees and a five-year girl who complained of breathing difficulties. All 260 guests had to leave the swimming pool as soon as possible. According to the fire department the reason for the incident was the chlorine granules found on the stairs. With a lot... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Chlorine-alert-in-Westbad-pool&article_id=481 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Chlorine-alert-in-Westbad-pool&article_id=481 Mon, 10 May 2010 07:22:24 GMT Munich. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected at the Ecumenical Church Congress in Munich from 12th to 16th May. An extensive art and cultural program accompanies the meeting of Catholic and Protestant Christians. Church visitors gain free admission to most museums in Munich. During the Ecumenical Church Congress in the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche, particular lectures and discussions will be held, with one of the topics: The Virtual Church. Theologians, students and Internet experts will discuss the opportunities and risks of the churches on the Internet. The Ecumenical Church Congress will be a major event that brings the city... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ecumenical-Church-Congress&article_id=479 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ecumenical-Church-Congress&article_id=479 Sun, 09 May 2010 16:00:37 GMT Munich. About 20,000 people celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Long Night of Music on Saturday night, 8th of May. During the Long Night of Music, the city provideed a great diversity of music styles and nice locations with a very unique atmosphere. You could choose from cool to cosy and anything in between. More than 100 clubs, restaurants, bars, concert halls and even churches opened their doors to welcome the music-loving audience. With up to 400 concerts taking place on one single evening, many experienced a fantastic night in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Long-Night-of-Music&article_id=478 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Long-Night-of-Music&article_id=478 Sun, 09 May 2010 15:08:23 GMT UPDATE: After yesterday's airport closure because of the Icelandic ash cloud, Munich airport is expected to operate normally today. Air traffic is taking off and landing on schedule. Only in isolated cases will air traffic be affected. The airport was closed on Sunday from 3 PM till 9 PM. END OF UPDATE Sunday: Munich Airport will be closed again because of the volcanic ash cloud. According to air-traffic control, the airspace above Munich will be closed from 3 PM this afternoon. This means that from that time there will be no departures or landings at the airport. It is not... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-airport-reopened&article_id=477 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-airport-reopened&article_id=477 Sun, 09 May 2010 13:05:10 GMT   Munich. Around 300 people demonstrated on Saturday afternoon in the city against a planned march by neo-Nazis in Fürstenried. The event went off peacefully and without incident. The march of the right-wing extremists is planned for tonight from 18.00 till 21.00 and dedicated to the 65th Anniversary of the end of World War II. The police believe that the left-wing counter-demonstrators are aimed at obstructing the march.   http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Demonstration-against-neo-Nazis&article_id=476 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Demonstration-against-neo-Nazis&article_id=476 Sat, 08 May 2010 16:22:16 GMT Munich. During a routine check at a container-terminal in Riem, the police stopped two lorries carrying dangerous goods which had faulty tank containers. The drivers didn't spot the leakage. One of the containers was loaded with 24,000 litres of the inflammable fluid methyl cellosolv. The sealing gasket was so worn out that small amounts of the dangerous liquid escaped. The second container leaked from the closing valve hence releasing drips of acidic-smelling solution. The lorry was loaded with acetic acid. No enviromental damage was caused, said the police on friday. The two drivers, 34 and 43 years old, did not notice that... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-stop-leaking-lorries&article_id=475 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-stop-leaking-lorries&article_id=475 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:32:47 GMT Penzberg. Roughly 570 students and 35 teachers of a secondary school in Penzberg participated in a charity run. The second charity run since 2008 took place at the Nonnenwald stadium in Penzberg. Two-thirds of the money will be used towards projects for the secondary school in Penzberg, the remaining money will be donated to the relief project in Araruna in Brazil called "projects for poor people". Each lap grants the respective runner an amount of money, which was agreed on beforehand with the sponsor. By the afternoon the pupils and teachers finished 3242 laps according to sports teacher... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=600-students-and-teachers-run-for-charity&article_id=474 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=600-students-and-teachers-run-for-charity&article_id=474 Fri, 07 May 2010 12:16:24 GMT Munich. The purchase of a train ticket ended with insults and assault on thursday evening at the Munich airport. A 42 year old call-center agent who was fed up with the long waiting times for the ticket machine lost her temper and attacked a sales assistant. She insulted the 26 year old Bahn employee, grabbed her and pulled her hair. Police guarding the airport were able to calm the situation. The injured pressed charges. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Impatient-customer-assaults-Bahn-employee&article_id=473 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Impatient-customer-assaults-Bahn-employee&article_id=473 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:12:32 GMT Munich/Spitsbergen Island. On 14 August a machine of airberlin on behalf of the Polar Flight Company starts a very special flight from Munich airport. German Polar Flight offers flights expeditions to the North Pole and daily expeditions to Spitsbergen since four years. For the first time such a flight will start from Munich airport: one day expedition to Spitsbergen, the most unspoilt part of Europe. Spitsbergen is one of three inhabited islands in the archipelago, and according to the terms of the Svalbard Treaty, citizens of any of the signatory countries may settle in the archipelago. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Expedition-from-Munich-to-the-North-Pole&article_id=472 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Expedition-from-Munich-to-the-North-Pole&article_id=472 Fri, 07 May 2010 07:41:53 GMT On Wednesday in Munich city center, around 550 midwives demonstrated for better working and birth conditions. Bavarian National Midwives (BHLV) and work union Verdi organized the demonstration. According to the organizers, many families with children joined the protest march. A midwife must sometimes care for up to ten women giving birth. This not only affects the quality of care, but also the quality of training. There is no time for practical guidance, trainees often have to replace full-time midwifes and care for women giving birth. Non-hospital employed midwives' major problem is the high cost of professional liability insurance. From the low average annual... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Midwives-demonstration-in-Munich&article_id=471 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Midwives-demonstration-in-Munich&article_id=471 Thu, 06 May 2010 11:19:03 GMT Munich. Due to anger and frustration over his strict boss, compounded by a relatively bad salary, a 45- years old Moosach man vented his frustration by starting over 20 fires in Moosach. The 45-years old worker felt bullied and exploited by his boss. Whenever his frustration was too much, he prowled his neighborhood streets at night setting alight the contents of recycling containers, until he was caught by the police. Upon his arrest, he admitted liability and showed police all the hitherto unknown crime scenes. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Frustrated-employee-turns-arsonist&article_id=470 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Frustrated-employee-turns-arsonist&article_id=470 Wed, 05 May 2010 07:54:45 GMT In addition to the police, local traffic supervisors now also monitor cyclists. The municipal traffic office not only cares about parking offenders or speeders on the side streets of Munich, they are now also tasked with keeping an eye on cyclists. Municipal traffic supervisors are patrolling areas around the Old Town ranging from Hofbrà¤uhaus to the Frauenkirche and further down to the Viktualienmarkt. Those who cycle too fast, have to pay '‚¬15 according to the KVR, while riding in pedestrian zones will mean a '‚¬10 penalty. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traffic-supervisors-monitor-cyclists&article_id=469 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traffic-supervisors-monitor-cyclists&article_id=469 Tue, 04 May 2010 10:00:36 GMT Munich. The documentary film festival DOK.FEST starts on Wednesday, 25th of May in Gasteig. A total number of 72 works from countries such as Afghanistan, Japan and Cyprus, will be presented in Munich this year. The festival offers to have a look at countries around the world. The festival, in which many directors present their films themselves, will open on Wednesday evening with the documentary on "Mountain Prince" by Philip Vogt about a family clan in Albania. The focus of this year's documentary festival is Africa. The African series of eleven films will be accompanied... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=DOKFEST-Munich&article_id=468 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=DOKFEST-Munich&article_id=468 Tue, 04 May 2010 09:20:14 GMT Over one hundred tonnes of waste accumulated over the course of a year in the English Garden lake. Currently divers are tasked with the job of cleaning the waste from the Kleinhesseloh lake. The Kleinhesseloh lake in the English Garden is too shallow and too dirty to be the perfect place for diving. Yet still, on Monday in front of Lake House, divers went many times to the bottom of the lake to collect countless beer mugs, pieces of clothing and even bicycles from the water. The waste collection from the bottom of the  English Garden lake was held as part of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Divers-clean-the-lake-in-English-Garden&article_id=467 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Divers-clean-the-lake-in-English-Garden&article_id=467 Mon, 03 May 2010 14:11:28 GMT Dachau - In Dachau the first major concentration camp was established during WWII by the Nazis. Tens of thousands of people lost their lives there. For the commemoration of the camp liberation on 29 April 1945, survivors returned to their place of torment. 65 years ago U.S. soldiers freed the prisoners of the Dachau concentration camp. At the time around 32,000 people lived in barracks with many of them close to death. "It was a shock for us to see this suffering, but then we saw how happy people were that we are there. That... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Commemoration-of-Dachau-camp-liberation&article_id=466 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Commemoration-of-Dachau-camp-liberation&article_id=466 Mon, 03 May 2010 08:39:03 GMT "Coworking Spaces" is the new form of office communities for freelancers where they can rent a desk on a daily or weekly basis. On Saturday in Adams-Lehmann Strasse 56, "Combinat 56" in Munich-Schwabing opens its first Coworking space. This new way of working takes the form of a shared office, in which each freelancer can rent a desk for some months or days and ideally could benefit from networking with others. Coworking will provide self-employed individuals with offices for day rental. But Coworking Space is not only about renting an office, but also about inspiration,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Coworking-in-Munich&article_id=465 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Coworking-in-Munich&article_id=465 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:45:15 GMT Munich. Outdoor swimming season starts on 1st of May. This year open door swimming is different: the water is chlorine-free and a sandy beach is offered by eight outdoor pools. On Saturday Schyrenbad and Dante-Freibad open their doors. A week later, on 8 May Westbad, Michaelibad, Georgenschwaige, Prinzregentenbad and Ungererbad follow. All outdoor pools are open from May to September from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m., and from May to August on hot days till 8 p.m. Even during bad weather there are four outdoor pools that are always open: Schyrenbad, Prinzregentenbad, Ungererbad  and Bad... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Outdoor-swimming-season-starts&article_id=464 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Outdoor-swimming-season-starts&article_id=464 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:42:21 GMT Dachau. The police in Dachau were alerted by people out walking when they noticed a corpse in the river Amper. But luckily it turned out to be something entirely different. Untill the "body" was near the bank, one could not recognize that it was a deceptively real looking sex doll. Why the ex-lover did not bring his toy to the recycling center and instead threw it into the river, will probably forever be a secret. Employees of the Günding Bauhof disposed of the rejected love doll in the correct manner. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Love-doll-in-the-Amper&article_id=463 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Love-doll-in-the-Amper&article_id=463 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:44:58 GMT Munich. In broad daylight on a crowded bus, a drunken 46 year-old man sexually intimidated a 10 year-old girl, yet most people did nothing. The young school girl caught the bus at 14:45 at Ostbahnhof on Monday. The offender also got on and sat beside her, making sexually suggestive comments and playing with her hair. He told he was going to bring her home with him. At this point the girl started crying and whispering for someone to help her. The 46 year-old told everyone that she was his daughter and that... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Girl-sexually-assualted-on-bus&article_id=462 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Girl-sexually-assualted-on-bus&article_id=462 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:19:23 GMT Munich. A university commission shall examine whether the Ludwig Maximilian University should possibly reduce tuition fees. The theme of tuition fees has been always an issue for Bavarian students: three years ago they had to pay for the first time and since that time student protests occur often in Munich and other student cities. For this summer semester, that began last week, further protest demonstrations have been announced. A special commission was set up by LMU to evaluate the use of revenue from tuition fees. By the end of the semester, it... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-university-might-reduce-tuition-fees&article_id=461 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-university-might-reduce-tuition-fees&article_id=461 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:56:43 GMT Erding. The prisoner who escaped on Tuesday afternoon from Erding prison came back late at night by himself. The 25 year old apparently recognized his desperate situation and around 22.30, completely exhausted and with very dirty clothes, voluntarily returned to the prison. Erding police says that the prisoner could not cope with the pressure built up by the search operation. About 70 officials were involved in the search for the escaped prisoner, who, as assumed, was hiding no further than one kilometer from the prison. He had blue prison clothes, which made it difficult to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Escaped-prisoner-hands-himself-in&article_id=460 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Escaped-prisoner-hands-himself-in&article_id=460 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:58:38 GMT Munich. The Eisbach surfers in English Garden are among the largest tourist attractions in Munich. Their dangerous ride on the waves of the Eisbach are now no longer illegal - the city takes over ownership of the area and makes surfing officially allowed. The transfer will not come into effect until July. Until then, the surfing will be tolerated, as it has been for many years. Why was the transfer of ownershop necessary at all? Two years ago, the State prohibited surfing as it lacked the legal basis to allow swimming... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=English-Garden-surfing-area-now-official&article_id=459 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=English-Garden-surfing-area-now-official&article_id=459 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:32:16 GMT Munich. The first polo tournament held at the Munich Airport Center last weekend attracted 15,000 fans and was a success. Everyone hopes for a repeat of the spectacle. Prince Georg zu Bentheim-Steinfurt, the patron of the event, is sure that it is great publicity for their sport and a great spectacle for the Munich airport guests. Participants and the audience hope for the beginning of a new polo tournament. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-first-polo-tournament&article_id=458 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-first-polo-tournament&article_id=458 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:17:52 GMT Munch. A Serb national tried to commit a burglary by breaking into a Rolex shop on Maximilianstrasse. Unfortunately for him, his noisy attempt to drill his way into the shop on Monday morning caused an irritated neighbour to accidentally lock him in and call the police. His plan was to break into an adjacent building, drill a hole into the shop, grab the luxury goods and make his way back out of the hole and leave the adjacent building.   What could go wrong; all the 31 year-old had to do was make sure... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rolex-shop-attempted-theft&article_id=457 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rolex-shop-attempted-theft&article_id=457 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:01:04 GMT Neufahrn. A 60 year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and plunged down an embankment, but managed to escape serious injury. The heavy cement lorry was on route to a construction site at 16:20 yesterday when the driver took a sharp bend too fast, broke through the safety barrier and plunged 15 meters down an embankment into a sand bank. The driver was taken to hospital with a large wound to his head and some bruising, but his injuries were relatively minor. Police estimate damage at around 80,000Eur. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cement-lorry-overturns&article_id=456 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cement-lorry-overturns&article_id=456 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:29:26 GMT Riemerling. By surfing the Internet with a mobile phone, a 12 year-old boy received a bill of 1522.96 euro over a 5-week period. Alphonse Willems, the father of the teenager had received information from ADAC about a special partnership with e-Plus, where family members can talk for free between each other. The proposition sounded like it fit with exactly what they needed, as his son Marc goes to the international school in Neuperlach, so the boy could at any time call home. What the father overlooked was that that the phone calls were indeed free but the mobile browsing without any... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenager-hit-with-1500Eur-phone-bill&article_id=455 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenager-hit-with-1500Eur-phone-bill&article_id=455 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:31:42 GMT Munich. Even though the Oktoberfest is still 5 months away, the big beer tents are already fully booked in the evenings - with very few exceptions. However, the last day (Monday), is still free for Munich citizens. For families and small businesses it is advised that they try to secure a table in advance. But those who now want to get a night reservation for the Oktoberfest, it is in almost all the beer tents too late. "Unfortunately, we are currently fully booked," state the reservation hotlines and websites. The only exceptions are: the Weinzelt tent and the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-booked-out&article_id=453 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-booked-out&article_id=453 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:41:16 GMT Thursday, the State Secretary Werner Gatzer presented the annual statistics of the Federal Customs Administration for the year 2009. The economic loss caused by piracy is estimated at 30 billion euros annually. Fake products are deemed harmful as they eventually cost jobs in Germany. Due to plagiarism/piracy, an estimated 70,000 jobs in Germany have been lost, said the State Secretary. The fight against piracy is the focus of the work of customs. Pirate products are ranging from watches, mobile phones and MP3 players to exotic souvenirs. Individuals who are bringing these goods for personal use and do not trade them should... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Piracy-caused-loss-of-70%2C000-jobs-in-Germany&article_id=452 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Piracy-caused-loss-of-70%2C000-jobs-in-Germany&article_id=452 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:54:57 GMT Munich. The beach parties at Corneliusbrücke could be cancelled this year. Currently it is unclear whether a majority in the city council will vote to allow the parties to be held in their current locations. The CSU majority city council does not accept the new area proposals for the party beach. Also in the SPD there are growing doubts about the project. The politicians suggest the organizers find an alternative place for the beach. The traffic islands at the Isartor, Siegestor and Max-Joseph-Platz in front of the opera are bordering busy roads. According to the KVR... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Isar-beach-parties-at-risk&article_id=451 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Isar-beach-parties-at-risk&article_id=451 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:07:56 GMT Munich. With a series of special events, Bavarian brewers celebrate the "The Day of Beer" on Friday and recall the adoption of the purity law in 1516. In Munich during "The Day of Beer" various beers will flow from the beer fountain in front of the brewery house Brauerhaus at Oskar von MillerRing. The first Bavarian beer queen Franziska Sixt will attend the event as well. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-brewers-celebrating-%22The-Day-of-Beer%22&article_id=450 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-brewers-celebrating-%22The-Day-of-Beer%22&article_id=450 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:13:29 GMT Regensburg. The risk of forest fires in many parts of Bavaria increased over the past past days. According to the Forestry Ministry on Wednesday, already the two highest warning levels, four and five, were registered in Franconia and Eastern Bavaria.  "One carelessly discarded cigarette falling on dry vegetation could cause a catastrophic fire," said Minister Helmut Brunner (CSU) in his statement. Especially high is the risk of forest fires in sparse pine areas and forests in urban areas. Therefore in the coming days, airborne fire observers will be used in Eastern Bavaria, as suggested by government authorities in Regensburg and Landshut. The air observers... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Danger-of-forest-fires-in-Eastern-Bavaria&article_id=449 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Danger-of-forest-fires-in-Eastern-Bavaria&article_id=449 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:41:46 GMT Brunnthal. A 68-year-old cyclist has been seriously injured in an accident when he was hit by a deer, flying through the air after a collision with a car. The unusual accident occurred Tuesday against 14.30 on the way from Kirchstockach to Brunnthal. A a 48-year-old driver was driving his car about 150 meters from his home in Brunnthal, when suddenly a young deer ran directly in front of the car from the left across the field. The driver immediately slammed on the brakes, but could not avoid a collision. He hit... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Accident%3A-flying-deer-hits-cyclist&article_id=448 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Accident%3A-flying-deer-hits-cyclist&article_id=448 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:43:34 GMT Munich. A cyclist's dream come true: on Saturday evening for a few hours Altstadtring sees cars banished from the streets. The first Munich "Cycle Night" starts with a party at the Marienplatz at 7 p.m. The launch of the double circle tour around Altstadtring starts at 9 p.m. While the cyclists will be pushing the pedals, artists conjure up the facades with light projections along the way. The event is free. The second day of cycling events starts on Sunday with a spring-bike market in the Bavariaplatz outside the traffic ministry center of the Deutsche Museum. Those... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Cycle-Night&article_id=447 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Cycle-Night&article_id=447 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:30:42 GMT Munich. According to a study by navigation device manufacturer TomTom, Munich ranked number 28 among European cities and number 1 among German cities for the amount of traffic jams it experiences. At the forefront in Europe is the Belgian capital Brussels: here, the traffic jams go up to 38 percent of major roads in a working day. 2nd and 3rd places are occupied by Warsaw and Wroclaw, followed by London and Edinburgh in 4th and 5th. The study took into account only cities with at least half a million inhabitants. The criteria for slow-moving... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-is-no.1-for-traffic-jams&article_id=446 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-is-no.1-for-traffic-jams&article_id=446 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:01:00 GMT Munich. Reservations at the Oktoberfest are getting more expensive. The city council has decided that in May Oktoberfest hosts must disclose booking conditions along with the prices for drinks. More people with lower incomes are unable to afford to pay such sums, which is considered too much for a folk festival. On Tuesday, the city council stated that hosts must publish their reservation prices in May. If that will not help moderate prices, next year the city will make licenses dependent on the reservation prices. With every year the Oktoberfest hosts demand more. The Hippodrome tent last year charged 90 euros for... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest%3A-City-council-requires-prices-disclosure&article_id=445 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest%3A-City-council-requires-prices-disclosure&article_id=445 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:27:33 GMT An employee of an exhibiting company at the "bauma" fair stabbed his boss on the head and injured her seriously. What the disagreement was about is still unclear. At the world's largest construction equipment exhibition "bauma", two employees of the same exhibitor, a man and a woman, apparently fell into a dispute. In the middle of the fair, around 5 p.m. the confrontation escalated to the point where the man grabbed the knife and stabbed the woman in her head. The police confirmed the woman was seriously injured by the knife attack. The police arrived after a few minutes and had to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bauma-exhibitor-employee-attacks-boss&article_id=444 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bauma-exhibitor-employee-attacks-boss&article_id=444 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:14:09 GMT Munich. Two children who tried to play a harmless trick on their mother, saw a tragedy narrowly avoided when the five year daughter fell from the second floor apartment window. When the mother exited the property for a few seconds, the daughter and the three-year son playfully shut the front door, so that the 29-year-old mother could no longer come into the apartment. She immediately informed the property manager, who finally opened the door with the master key. Once in the apartment, the mother got a terrible shock. Only the three-year son was there, the daughter was nowhere to be found. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mother-locked-out%3A-child-fell-from-window&article_id=443 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mother-locked-out%3A-child-fell-from-window&article_id=443 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:09 GMT Munich.  An attentive witness alerted the police regarding a 48 year old man who allegedly stole money from the church.  The police are currently investigating all potential locations of theft from churches in the area. The police arrested a 48 year old unemployed man, who stole from offertory boxes in Oberbayern. According to the officials the witness caught him in the act as he was trying to break into the priest's office at 12.40 AM on sunday. The man fled the scene but the witness chanced upon him again in Feldmoching and called... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Church-thief-caught&article_id=442 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Church-thief-caught&article_id=442 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:33:43 GMT Munich. The flea market at the Theresienwiese is so unique and well known that dealers and buyers come from very far away to participate. Last weekend saw ideals conditions, which contributed to make it a great family day out and an all-round success for everyone involved. The weather last weekend was perfect for the flea market. It was dry and sunny, but not so hot that the people prefer to be in beer gardens. On Saturday, the number of visitors reached a record 40,000 people and goods were offered by more than 3,000 traders. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Flea-market-at-the-Theresienwiese&article_id=441 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Flea-market-at-the-Theresienwiese&article_id=441 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:03:09 GMT Munich. The huge cloud of volcanic dust continues to slow down air traffic in Germany and most other European continues. German Air Traffic Control (DFS) extended the far-reaching flight ban on Sunday. The flights are now stoped at least until Monday 8 p.m. The ash from the Icelandic volcano was still dangerous for aircraft, said a DFS spokeswoman. The extension of the closure of airspace to 8 p.m. does not flights will definitely resume by that time.In Austria since 5 a.m. takeoffs and landings have been allowed. British airspace will remain closed till 7 p.m. (local time/ 8 p.m. EDT). http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-airport%3A-extension-of-airspace-closure&article_id=440 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-airport%3A-extension-of-airspace-closure&article_id=440 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:36:57 GMT Munich. The Munich application for the 2018 Winter Olympics is about to begin. Results of a poll look promising. Munich plans to win the contest for the games against Pyeongchang in South Korea and Annecy in France. "We are looking forward", explains Willy Bogner the head of the application office after a conference with the Olympic associates. Thomas Bach, head of the german Olympic sport alliance stressed, now is the time to set the course for the "Candidate-City-Phase" of the application, a decision is expected to be made by the 6th of July 2011... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-hopes-for-Winter-Olympics&article_id=439 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-hopes-for-Winter-Olympics&article_id=439 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:54:19 GMT Munich. On saturday the police arrested six fans during the football match between FC Bayern and Hannover 96 in the Allianz Arena. Before the start of the game a drunk fan imitated the Hitler salute and his companion insulted intervening police, both men were arrested. Inside the stadium a Bayern and a Hannover fan accosted each other. Security removed them from the arena. Outside the building they turned violent, until the police reprimanded, separated and arrested them. In the first half of the game, Hannover fans started to spit on Bayern fans who were sitting beneath them. The spitting continued throughout the second... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Six-football-fans-arrested&article_id=438 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Six-football-fans-arrested&article_id=438 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:47:19 GMT Munich. On the first of May, the company "Park+Ride" will increase their prices for parking at 24 U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations in and around the Munich area. Zehnerkarten purchased prior to the first of May will remain valid. A change many people have noticed: kiosk owners who sell parking tickets order a larger quantity than usual. An owner in Munichs West district, who sells around 50 tickets per month now ordered an additional 100. A kiosk owner in the south of Munich, usually orders 300 Zehnerkarten every two months, in April he... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Parking-prices-increase&article_id=437 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Parking-prices-increase&article_id=437 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:23:36 GMT Rosenheim. There was a severe accident on the A8 Autobahn near Bad Aibling on saturday. At around 5.15 PM a dark-coloured BMW drove at high speed into the overtaking lane in the Salzburg direction. Shortly before reaching the exit to Bad Aibling, a bright blue Skoda (Fabia) changed lanes from the middle to the left lane, directly infront of the BMW according to witnesses. The BMW, while trying to break and avoid the car, started sliding into a dyke to the right of the Autobahn, the car broke through an animal fence and rolled over many times. The blue Skoda continued its... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dangerous-overtaking%3A-driver-killed&article_id=436 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dangerous-overtaking%3A-driver-killed&article_id=436 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:18:47 GMT Eching. The fire brigade were called out on saturday to tackle a blazing barn fire at the mayor of Eching's house. The mayor, Josef Riemenberger, called the fire department as soon as he noticed the smoke. It is suspected that the fire was set on purpose, there was a party the previous evening in an adjacent building, called "Riemensbergerhalle". The firemen could not prevent the building from burning down, however the flames were restricted to the mayor's property; no neighbouring buildings were damaged. The smoke cloud was larger than expected and visible... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mayors-barn-burns-down&article_id=435 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mayors-barn-burns-down&article_id=435 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:20:01 GMT Weilheim. Two parents smoked narcotics with their underaged daughter and her friends and physically abused anyone who was attempting to inform the police. The married couple (34 and 42 years old) were finally arrested on Wednesday. As soon as the father overheard that one of the youths, who was taking part in the recreational drug taking, was going to inform the police about their activities, he was caught by the 42 year old and hit several times in the head and kicked multiple times. A friend of the victim, who wanted to help, was partially submerged into a fountain with his... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-abusing-parents-arrested&article_id=434 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-abusing-parents-arrested&article_id=434 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:05:01 GMT Shortly after a robbery at a Shell petrol station at Moosacher Straße, the police caught the two thieves, who subsequently confessed to several other thefts in the area recently. Munich. The most recent break-in happened on wednesday night: a masked man armed with a gun robbed the Shell petrol station at Moosacher Straße. He threatened the shop assistant and demanded money, he left with over 200 Euro in stolen cash. During the interrrogation, the two criminals admitted to two other crimes: the first one occured on the 12th of March 2010, in a casino at the Frankfurter Ring. They terrorised a 31... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Serial-thieves-arrested&article_id=433 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Serial-thieves-arrested&article_id=433 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:33:48 GMT They crackle and crunch and their announcements remain a mystery to their audience; the speakers in Munich's underground system are old and in dire need of replacement. The MVG plans to replace 4445 old announcement systems by the end of 2012, at a cost of 5 million Euro. Some of the speakers in the 63 train stations across Munich's metro are over 20 years old, they don't meet the contemporary technical standards and are difficult, if not impossible to understand. It is not economical to maintain and repair them, which is why... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-speakers-for-the-subway&article_id=432 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-speakers-for-the-subway&article_id=432 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:17:16 GMT Munich.  About half of all European flights are currently cancelled at Munich airport.  The volcano ash cloud from Iceland will reach Munich on Friday about 20.00.  During the day, at least 360 flights heading north (Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Münster, Osnabrück, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Cologne, Bonn, Leipzig, Halle) will be cancelled.  An airport spokesman said on Friday, that flights are still possible in the south direction. It is up to the German air traffic control to decide if the airspace is to be closed. The ash particles are very dangerous for planes, because... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-airport%3A-ash-cloud-halts-air-traffic&article_id=431 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-airport%3A-ash-cloud-halts-air-traffic&article_id=431 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:50:22 GMT Smokers and non-smokers should mark the 4th of July on their calenders as it will most likely be the day where the public will vote for or against a strict non-smoking policy in Bavaria's gastronomy. Munich. In their second and most influential recent conference, the governing majority consisting of CSU and FDP disapproved the concept of a strict smoking ban, as was to be expected. Now it is up to the citizens of Bavaria to vote as to whether they want a total smoking ban in bars, pubs, restaurants and even tents, such as those used at... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smoking-ban-imminent%3F&article_id=430 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smoking-ban-imminent%3F&article_id=430 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:15:26 GMT Munich Airport plans to reduce the number of staff despite an increase in the volume of passengers passing through the airport. It is estimated that 500 employees will lose their jobs. Due to the fact that Air Berlin and Lufthansa have partially cancelled their contracts with the ground service of the airport, it is safe to assume that an "anticipated 500 jobs" will be axed, reported airport director Michael Kerkloh the "Handelsblatt". Kerkloh plans to negotiate salary reductions with the rest of the 1,500 employees of the ground service, to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Job-reductions-at-Munich-airport&article_id=429 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Job-reductions-at-Munich-airport&article_id=429 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:06:04 GMT On Saturday, a new electronic interlocking signal box will be installed. With the 84 million Euro project, the railway brings the interlocking technology up to date, "Now more trains can drive now on the same route," said Volker Hentschel to DB Netz AG in a press release. During the installation, two routes from Munich to Tutzing and to Geltendorf will be affected. There will also be knock-on effects on some S-Bahn lines. Between Tutzing and Munich will be shuttle busses. From Saturday 8 p.m. to Sunday 12 a.m., and Monday evening till 0.00, the S-Bahn trains between Central Station and Weilheim and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Implementation-of-new-S-Bahn-signal-box&article_id=428 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Implementation-of-new-S-Bahn-signal-box&article_id=428 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:08:25 GMT Munich. This year, the Spring Festival arrives with rides, street performers and a large flea market. Sepp Krà¤tz, the Oktoberfest host and entertainer, organizes the first party in his mini-Hippodrome on Friday, which despite the 20 euro entrance fee, is already sold out. Outdoor entertainment providers hope for good weather. Only then will families be attracted to the uncovered rides on carousels and the like.  Every Tuesday is family day with discounts. Also on the first weekend there are a few events: Saturday is the big flea market; then on Sunday, the traditional classic car meet... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Spring-Festival-2010&article_id=427 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Spring-Festival-2010&article_id=427 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:59:59 GMT Munich. The safety preparations for the Oktoberfest celebrations are set: The barriers which surround the site, will remain in place since their installation in 2009, after security threats discovered on the internet. Due to time constraints, the concrete bollards will not be ready in time for the beginning of the festival, however there will be concrete blocks, large plant pots and vehicles to restrict access to certain areas. In addition, visitors will be notified over speakers from the fire brigade in the event of an emergency. The county administration and economic department plan to construct... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Makeshift-security-measures-at-Oktoberfest&article_id=426 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Makeshift-security-measures-at-Oktoberfest&article_id=426 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:08:19 GMT Hallbergmoos. Three teenagers used an ice pick and iron pipe to vandalise cars, causing 25,000 Euro worth of damage. The target of the three youths was an area of the "Park-and-Fly-company" atBirkenweg.  The vandals, 13 and 14 year olds, then proceeded to attack five cars which were stored in the facility. Limousines were left with dents, door handles were ripped out, front and rear windscreens were smashed as well as the wing mirrors. Upon their departure they threw a rock on the roof of the 5th car. The damage to the property... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenagers-damage-cars-with-ice-pick&article_id=425 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenagers-damage-cars-with-ice-pick&article_id=425 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:47:52 GMT Taufkirchen. Munich police have broken up a drug dealing ring last weekend.  The investigators found 19 kilos of marijuana with a market value of 250,000 euros. The police got a tip-off that a house in Taufkirchen was used to conduct trade in cannabis. The property was put under surveillance for several days. The investigators observed on Saturday evening a 28-year-old man with a sports bag leaving the house and waiting with a 22-year-old friend in a taxi. Five kilos marijuana was found in the sports bag of the 28-year-old. Shortly after this the next... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-dealing-ring-smashed&article_id=424 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drug-dealing-ring-smashed&article_id=424 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:00:33 GMT On Wednesday morning, the underground train lines U1 and U2 were forced out of service. Smoke at Sendlinger Tor caused the fire department to be alerted. The Hauptbanhof U-Bahn platforms and the U-Bahn lines U1 and U2 were evacuated in the middle of the rush hour. "The tunnel was affected between Sendlinger Tor and central station. But we have found no fire" said a fire department spokesman.  The tunnel and affected stations were reopened at 9.33. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=U1%2FU2-Smoke-at-Sendlinger-Tor&article_id=423 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=U1%2FU2-Smoke-at-Sendlinger-Tor&article_id=423 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:08:22 GMT Munich. On tuesday in Neuperlach, a mother of three managed to escape her flat shortly after it caught fire. A child's bed caught fire, caused her young children were playing with fire. According to the fire brigade the three kids were playing with fire in their bedroom when they accidently set fire to the bed on tuesday afternoon. Luckily the mother was able to take the infants out of the flat at Neuperlacher Quiddestraße, before the blaze spread throughout the whole flat. The family inhaled smoke and had to be treated by the emergency doctor for the fire brigade. Two policemen took care of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Children-set-fire-to-apartment&article_id=422 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Children-set-fire-to-apartment&article_id=422 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:46:44 GMT Munich. The council will increase prices in the Munich swimming pools "M-Baths" by the 1st of May. With the start of open-air bathing season the prices in the "M-Baths" see an increase in 10 cents per entry. The price increase applies to all 18 swimming pools, whether indoor or outdoor. A visit to the Müller-Volksbad swimming pool, or Cosima-Wellenbad (no time limit) costs adults 3.80 euros, in Nordbad (three hours) 3.90 euros and in Michaelibad (three hours) 4,50 Euro. In the pools, the ticket price increases with the start of the summer... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-open-air-bathing-season%3A-prices-increase&article_id=421 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-open-air-bathing-season%3A-prices-increase&article_id=421 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:29:38 GMT Monday, 3rd May sees thousands of inline skaters come to take part in the popular inline skaters city tour, Munich Blade Night. The Green City and Sports Department in 2010 won the health insurance company AOK as a cooperation partner. This "insurance contribution" will definitely secure 18 Blade Nights this year, says Jörg Senning, who in 1999 started the event in Munich with the city authorities. Since then, Sports Departments head Rudolf Behacker hass also become a big fan of this event. Record attendance was set in 2001 with 38,000 participants, while the last several years has... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Blade-Night-2010&article_id=420 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Blade-Night-2010&article_id=420 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:35:22 GMT Munich. Monday sees the start of the construction machinery fair "bauma" - the world's largest trade fair for the industry.  It takes place every three years. Attendance was down on the first day of the fair due to the air travel restrictions in force across Europe, but organsiers hope numbers will improve towards the end of the week when the restrictions are hopefully relaxed. The 29th International Trade Fair "bauma" is without exaggeration a fair of superlatives, which takes place every three years in Munich. A week long show at the exhibition center in Riem... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bauma-construction-machinery-fair&article_id=419 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bauma-construction-machinery-fair&article_id=419 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:38:10 GMT Munich. During a fan gathering with Hannah Montana actress Miley Cyrus on Friday at the Bavaria-Film studios, 24 young people collapsed. The cause was hyperventilation, i.e. an obvious case of mass hysteria.  It was probably too much excitement for young fans. After brief medical treatment, most kids were doing well again. From the press office of the Bavaria-Film studios there were no comments on what the incident. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mass-hysteria-in-Bavaria-Film-studios&article_id=418 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mass-hysteria-in-Bavaria-Film-studios&article_id=418 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:22:18 GMT Munich. Demolition of the Grabbe-bridge proceeds as planned. One of the main traffic roads in Munich was blocked, even though there were traffic jams, the predicted gridlock failed to materialise.At 10.30 PM the Grabbe-pedestrian bridge collapsed above the Heckenstrallerstraße. The bridge was removed as it was impeding the construction of the tunnel under the Luise-Kiesselbach-Platz. "And it worked as planned" said a pleased Robert Bauer, project manager of the responsible work force, on sunday morning. After the Heckenstallerstraße was closed at around 6 PM they used a 'gravel road... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bridge-demolition-makes-way-for-new-tunnel&article_id=417 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bridge-demolition-makes-way-for-new-tunnel&article_id=417 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:08:24 GMT Munich. A climber fell 15 metres in an indoor rock climbing facility and suffered severe injuries from the fall. Police reported on sunday that the 26 year old lost his grip on the climbing wall while securing an intermediate rope buckle.His 23 year old climbing partner, who wanted to secure him with the rope, couldn't activate the break in time. The rope slipped through her hands and her partner fell directly onto the PVC floor. The impact broke his lumbar vertebra but there was no immediate threat... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Climbing-disaster-leaves-man-severely-injured&article_id=416 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Climbing-disaster-leaves-man-severely-injured&article_id=416 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:30:08 GMT Ebersberg. After a great deal of work and their own financial investment, youths aided in the construction of a bike park in the north of Ebersberg. However, the park is now in danger of being demolished, for legal reasons, but the young athletes wont give up that easily. The bike track, with its ground loops and jumps lying in a strip of forest next to a ski-piste, is a popular destination for bikers across the county. The teenagers can't understand why the park has to be removed. "To us it is not clear, it was all discussed with... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenager-bike-park-under-threat&article_id=415 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Teenager-bike-park-under-threat&article_id=415 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:03:11 GMT Harlaching. A dead man has been discovered in a cave on the banks of the river Isar. It has not yet been established when the homeless person died, however authorities do know that he was from MunichOn the east side of the river in Harlaching a dead man was found in an inconspicuous location, on a steep bank in a 4 x 3 x 1.5 m cave. Due to the downhill slope, the cave is difficult to access and not visible from the Isar path, says the police.A geologist found the corpse in the cave, as... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dead-person-found-in-cave-near-Isar&article_id=414 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dead-person-found-in-cave-near-Isar&article_id=414 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:53:29 GMT Munich. A rhinoceros caused alarm among the audience in Circus Krone on Saturday afternoon. As an eyewitness reported to the news agency dpa, the animal trampled to the edge boundary that separates the ring from the audience. Many viewers jumped up in alarm. The trainer got the rhino "Tsavo" under control and could lead it out of the arena. Circus Krone spokesperson stressed that the rhino had only stumbled over the boundary edge and had been startled, but then left the ring as planned. No one was injured and the show continued as normal. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rhinoceros-scare-at-Circus-Krone&article_id=413 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rhinoceros-scare-at-Circus-Krone&article_id=413 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:22:48 GMT Munich. During work in his garden a 49 year old man in Obermenzing discovered a grenade. In an attempt to remove a hedge in his garden he unearthed a metal object, which he initially thought was a steel pipe, but shortly after recognised the shape of a grenade. He called the police and fire brigade immediately. After the evacuation of the surrounding gardens, the bomb disposal squad determined that the grenade was a "8/8 Flakgranate". It was not a dud but disposed, unused munitions. The grenade had an explosive charge, however the propellant and fuse were missing. The grenade was retrieved without... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Grenade-found-in-garden&article_id=412 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Grenade-found-in-garden&article_id=412 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:00:31 GMT Munich. To show their disapproval against nuclear power around 700 people formed a human chain in Munich. The campaign acts as preparation for a planned 120 kilometres long human chain on the 24th of April between the two nuclear power plants at Krümmel and Brunsbüttel. Anti-nuclear power activists assembled in Munich , politicians from SPD and the Grünen joined the protesters forming a huge circle around Marienplatz. After the disbanding of the chain, the participants were able to gather knowledge from the information booth to assist the upcoming rally on the 24th of April, where activists... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Protesters-speak-out-against-nuclear-power&article_id=411 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Protesters-speak-out-against-nuclear-power&article_id=411 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:05:41 GMT Munich. Security cameras will be installed to monitor Sendliger-Tor-Platz in the near future. To satisfy critics, the police will in return take down the cameras observing Orleansplatz.Seeing as the crime situation at Orleansplatz has "considerably improved" as the vice president of the police department Robert Knopp said, it is now possible to move the cameras to Sendlinger-Tor-Platz. "We always said that we don't want total surveillance throughout the city", says Knopp. Head official Wilfried Blume-Beyerle says we are after all "not in England but in Munich". http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Security-cameras-at-the-Orleansplatz-to-be-reduced&article_id=410 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Security-cameras-at-the-Orleansplatz-to-be-reduced&article_id=410 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:31:26 GMT Munich. On Thursday 8th of March this year, the fountain season started.  In the Old Botanical Garden a symbolical opening celebration was held at the Neptune Fountain. Johann Georg Sandmeier turned on the pumps and let the water flow from the underground storage tanks to the surface. The construction department of Munich council provided their winter covering - about 4,400 square meters of wood was needed for all the fountains. Since 29th of March this year, these coverings were removed. There are in total 185 municipal fountains in Munich. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fountain-season-starts&article_id=409 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fountain-season-starts&article_id=409 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:13:43 GMT Ebersberg. A Tibetan shepherd dog attacked and bit a cyclist. Apparently he doesn't like cyclists very muchl. Today the case went before the Ebersberg district court, with the dog's owner accused of negligent bodily injury. Last July, the accused was walking the dog in Ebersberger Forst, near the "Forsthaus Hubertus". As a cyclist went by "Suddenly, the dog became aggressive," said the lawyer of the accused. His client grabbed the pet by the lead and tried to hold it back. However the dog broke loose, jumped up and bit the cyclist... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dog-hates-cyclists&article_id=408 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dog-hates-cyclists&article_id=408 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:55:44 GMT Munich. Unbelievably, a spider caused yet another accident in Munich. On Thursday evening at 10 o'clock, a twenty-nine year old woman from Garmisch-Partenkirchen was driving her VW along the Leopoldstraße, close to Potsdamerstraße, when she noticed a spider in her car. She was so distracted by the small arachnid that she drove into a traffic island, hitting a traffic sign and a traffic light.Luckily the driver and spider were not injured. The spider was later caught by the police and released on the nearby grass.This is the second accident that was caused by a... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Spider-causes-accident&article_id=407 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Spider-causes-accident&article_id=407 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:59:09 GMT Munich. A Signal disturbance on a main line early friday afternoon resulted in a large number of interferences on the S-Bahn line. The error, which has subsequently been repaired, was caused by the axle counter at Marienplatz. According to the Bahn all lines should operate normally, but there will be delays of five to ten minutes on all services. Earlier in the morning the 10-minute lines S8, S4 and S3 were out of service and there were major disruptions on the S1, S3 and S7 lines. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S-Bahn%3A-Delays-on-many-lines&article_id=406 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S-Bahn%3A-Delays-on-many-lines&article_id=406 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:45:53 GMT Munich. The munich football fans held their breath on wednesday as they watched Bayern Munich played the second leg of their Champions-League-quarter-final in Manchester; at least the ones that were able to watch them. All of a sudden they stared at blank TV screens: at exactly 8.47 PM on Wednesday evening the power went off in parts of Schwanthaler Höhe and Sendling, during the Champions-League match between Manchester United and FC Bayern - of all the days for this to happen! Around 1100 households were plunged into darkness. The affected fans missed the first goal in the 3rd minute, the 2nd goal... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-fans-left-in-the-dark&article_id=405 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-fans-left-in-the-dark&article_id=405 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:33:00 GMT A fire started in a barn early thursday morning in Dorf/Krautgartenstraße, Ismaning, with the the inferno causing substantial damage to the property.The fire station was contacted shortly before 8 o'clock in the evening: a store of hay ignited in the first floor barn, which is approximately 200 square meters. Thirty-eight members of the auxiliary fire brigade of Ismaning, under the command of Werner Kastner, averted further disaster by containing the fire and stopped it from spreading into the attic. After the machinery on the ground floor was brought... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fire-in-a-barn---large-scale-operation-for-the-fire-brigade&article_id=404 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fire-in-a-barn---large-scale-operation-for-the-fire-brigade&article_id=404 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:09:12 GMT Germering. A 63 year old man annoyed by cars driving too close to each other on Lindauer Autobahn, decided to give the drivers a scare.He positioned himself on the bridge at the extension of Otto-Wagner street along the A96 and pointed a broomstick at passing cars. The drivers called the police thinking he was brandishing a gun.By the time the police arrived the man was nowhere to be seen. The car drivers were able to describe the 63 year old and he was identified from police records.Shortly after, the offenders house was searched and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Broomstick-wielding-driver-causes-mayhem&article_id=403 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Broomstick-wielding-driver-causes-mayhem&article_id=403 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:10:34 GMT Munich. An unidentified person attacked a military shop at the central station on wednesday. The attacker fled after the shopkeeper called for help.The unknown person entered the military shop on wednesday at around 11.15 and feigned interest in several items, in particular a taser which he then used to attack the 69 year old shopkeeper, demanding money.The electric shock knocked the owner to the ground but he was able to return to his feet and managed to run outside to call for help, while the criminal fled the scene.The shopkeeper sustained minor injuries, and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Assault-in-Military-Shop-at-Central-Station&article_id=402 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Assault-in-Military-Shop-at-Central-Station&article_id=402 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:21:53 GMT Exciting news for airplane enthusiasts: Lufthansa's Airbus A 380, the biggest airliner in the world, is landing in Munich on wednesday the second of June, announced Lufthansa spokeswoman Bettina Rittberger. The plane is scheduled to arrive in the late afternoon during Line Training. The aircraft, which has been named Frankfurt, will primarily be used for training pilots and crew members and will be heading to many airports. The second A380 is due to arrive at Moos-Airport in early summer and will be named after the regional capital, a gift in celebration of Munich's 850th... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lufthansa-A-380-arrives-on-the-second-of-June-at-Moos-Airport&article_id=401 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lufthansa-A-380-arrives-on-the-second-of-June-at-Moos-Airport&article_id=401 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:22:40 GMT Do you have payment obligations or debts? How would you rate the economic situation of your household? And how high is your monthly income?   Answers to these questions and more, the city expects from the citizens survey. From 12th April to the end of May, approximately 10,000 Munich citizens will be interviewed.  Randomly selected Munich citizens have received a letter from Mayor Christian Ude with an invitation to participate in this large survey and the assurance that everything is done confidentially and in accordance with the provisions of data protection. The expensive (up to 180,000 euro) survey by the city... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-citizens-survey&article_id=400 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-citizens-survey&article_id=400 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:03:15 GMT Erding. Someone in Erding has callously thrown a puppy in a knotted rubbish bag into a bin. Marion Zettl (42) from Erding was walking her dog late on Tuesday evening, when about 20 meters away from her house in a rubbish container, her dog discovered something that was making quiet noises like a cat. Marion found a plastic bag, but was terrified to open it as it was shortly after midnight and she was alone. She called the police. The officers were shocked when they opened the bag: it was a little puppy! The puppy is now being cared for around... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Puppy-found-in-rubbish-container&article_id=399 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Puppy-found-in-rubbish-container&article_id=399 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:23:12 GMT "I never wanted to be the first one", says Richard Gutjahr, the world's first owner of the new Apple reader. The 37-year-old journalist living in Munich planned his travel to New York because of several interview appointments. He says that this was a coincidence. A few weeks ago, he booked the device at New York's Apple store. A line of about 300 people were waiting in front of him. But when he arrived on Friday at 11 o'clock at the store, he was the eighth waiting. "At some point, the Apple store manager separated people with no... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-first-iPad-goes-to-Munich&article_id=398 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-first-iPad-goes-to-Munich&article_id=398 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:00:39 GMT Munich. A bomb found near Donnersbergerbrücke on Thursday stopped train and car traffic around Munich central train station. A 1000-pound bomb from World War II was found in the morning during construction work in the new Arnulfpark area at Erika Mann Street (between Hacker and Donnersbergerbrücke). After 2 p.m. the bomb removal process had completed and train and car traffic resumed. The situation was not without danger: "The detonator was still functional," said a police spokesman, "Therefore we have evacuated the area'€. As it is just before the Easter holidays,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=WWII-bomb-found-near-Hauptbanhof&article_id=397 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=WWII-bomb-found-near-Hauptbanhof&article_id=397 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:58:05 GMT The youngest and most popular member of Hellabrunn's elephant family - little Jamuna Toni gets - a playmate. The new Munich Zoo CEO Dr. Andreas Knieriem announced Wednesday that in May next year, the elephant house is again expecting new offspring. Temi - the expectant elephant mother, is in the tenth month and has thus already reached half of her gestation. She arrived at Hellabrunn in 2006 from the Tierpark Berlin-Friedrichsfelde and brought from there experiences in dealing with young elephants. Panang, Jamuna's mother had unfortunately lost interest in her child only... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-zoo-babies&article_id=396 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-zoo-babies&article_id=396 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:27:51 GMT Munich. The shopping center under the Stachus is nearing completion, and it seems the appearance of Marienplatz underground station also now needs an improvement. Munich transport company (MVG) announced that an architect competition was started for the transformation of Marienplatz. The construction work should be ready to start at the end of 2012. Marienplatz station was opened in 1971 and apparently there is damage to the building work that require a fundamental restructuring. Some areas - think of the infamous toilet facilities - are downright considered substandard and not a good environment for the kiosks and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Marienplatz-underground-to-be-reconstructed&article_id=395 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Marienplatz-underground-to-be-reconstructed&article_id=395 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:02:41 GMT Munich. Bicycle season has begun in Munich and police checks have increased. 2008 in Munich saw 21,337 cyclists caught and fined by the Munich police. "In Munich, the police are particularly strict on controls," said Hannes Boiarsky, CEO of the General German Bicycle Club (ADAC) Munich to Sueddeutsche newspaper. And Munich police are justified in their harsh controls because of the number of accidents: 369 cyclists were seriously injured in 2009, with six killed on the roads. Here are some of the traffic rules and costs involved. Overlooking a red light would cost... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cyclist-checks-in-Munich&article_id=394 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cyclist-checks-in-Munich&article_id=394 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:23:57 GMT Munich plans to take 17 Uighur detainees from the U.S. prison camp in Guantanamo. The State Government has been asked to agree to this. On the 5th February, the City Council with the votes of all parties represented in the City Hall, voted to accept 17 Uighur detainees from the prison camp in Cuba. They are members of a Muslim minority who fled from China in 2002 and were extradited from Pakistan to the United States. Ude said the city would participate in this "deeply humanitarian action" and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=From-Guantanamo-to-Munich&article_id=393 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=From-Guantanamo-to-Munich&article_id=393 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:22:29 GMT Munich. A bright variety of promotional leaflets are annoying many citizens in Bogenhausen and increasingly the police. Inhabitants of Bogenhausen and Arabella Park districts complained last autumn about posted flyers over an inch deep, partially superimposed over each other and even glued/laminated promotional leaflets, which were on almost every traffic light and lampposts at eye level. Wilhelm Wild, the official speaker of the local Police department, said to tz: "We have to focus especially on four removals companies from Taufkirchen and Munich. They are competitors and are sticking advertisements over each others flyers constantly". Another problem is Romanian car dealers, who attach thousands... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-crackdown-on-flyer-posting&article_id=391 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-crackdown-on-flyer-posting&article_id=391 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:09:16 GMT Unterschleissheim. A recent Postbank robbery in Unterschleissheim has been solved. The cleaner helped the robbers gain access to the property. According to police findings, the 38-year-old woman worked as a cleaner at the premises and was an accomplice in the crime. Her husband is also accused of making his car available for them to escape. The woman was promised at least 5,000 euros from the theft. When the robbers entered the Postbank financial center it was closed but the front door was ajar for cleaning. Further investigation into the cleaner and her 40 year-old... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Postbank-robbery&article_id=390 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Postbank-robbery&article_id=390 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:01:43 GMT Munich. On Saturday night the city turned off the lights to its main attractions for one hour.  As in more than 4,300 other cities in 125 countries, the environmental group WWF in Munich had their symbolic climate action "Earth Hour". Additionally there was a procession with lights from Sendlinger Tor to Odeonsplatz. But at Marienplatz the fans of Loewen club joined for a peaceful demonstration against climate change. The fans were calling for a climate-neutral stadium.  The spokesman Daniel Grassold said that they wanted to get out of the Grünwald stadium. The Green Youth... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Earth-Hour-demonstration-in-Munich&article_id=389 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Earth-Hour-demonstration-in-Munich&article_id=389 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:30:14 GMT Gruenwald.  Friday morning a large fire broke out in a shopping center. According to dpa the fires broke out at around 4.15am in a sports shop on the first floor of the center, several other shops and nearby houses were affected with the fire as well. When firefighters arrived, the roof of the u-shaped building of the shopping center was already ablaze.  Thirteen people from the surrounding flats were brought to safety as a  precaution, no one was injured.  Large parts of the shopping center were apparently destroyed. "The fire has caused very high property damage" said a spokesman for the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Large-fire-in-Gruenwald&article_id=388 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Large-fire-in-Gruenwald&article_id=388 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:07:29 GMT Munich. Leopold Strasse in north Schwabing is about to undergo huge changes. Instead of Metro Market and the neighboring Holiday Inn hotel, a new residential and business area will be built.  From 2014 , about 42,000m2 will house offices, apartments and commercial spaces.  In the complex, the five-star hotel will include three 50-meter-high towers. The first draft of the hotel in the center of the complex is already an eye catcher. The highlights are a 4,500m2 wellness area and a 4,000 ball - and conference room. At the end of 2011, both the Metro and Holiday Inn will be demolished and then... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-complex-at-Schwabing&article_id=387 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-complex-at-Schwabing&article_id=387 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:18:22 GMT For 13 years now, Munich tourists and citizens have enjoyed the service of Munich rickshaws. Since 1997 rickshaws have been riding through the city center of Munich. The cycle-taxis are very popular with tourists and people in Munich who want to have a relaxed ride through the city center. And now we have perfect bicycle weather. Yesterday the rickshaw-season 2010 started at Marienplatz. Prices vary depending on how long you wish to book the rickshaw for and are available from the rickshaw driver. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-rickshaw-season-started&article_id=386 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-rickshaw-season-started&article_id=386 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:39:41 GMT After years of debate over the development of Munich's suburban rail network, the projects for a second train tunnel and another track to the airport via Ismaning were approved by the Bavarian Cabinet. A downtown tunnel and the expansion of the four-track line between Daglfing and Johanneskirchen would allow for the work of a new Airport Express. In addition, some minor improvements in the S-Bahn are planned. This will speed up the expansion of the four-track S4 line between Pasing and Eichenau and an extension of the track at Pasing train station. The construction work will start in 2011. Preferred date... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-S-Bahn-expansion&article_id=385 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-S-Bahn-expansion&article_id=385 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:53:44 GMT A year ago, Anna Regenberg and Tobias Kronwitter won the Vox TV channel show "My Restaurant", with their restaurant "Grinsekatze" in Haidhausen. However, takings were not strong enough to keep the business afloat. The two managing directors have submitted an application for insolvency proceedings to Munich District Court. Within the next six weeks a decision will be made to determine what the prospects are for the "Grinsekatze". During the Vox show "My Restaurant", five couples from different cities had to open a restaurant and run it. Then the people watching the show voted and decided... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Restaurant-Grinsekatze-bankrupt&article_id=384 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Restaurant-Grinsekatze-bankrupt&article_id=384 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:31:32 GMT Munich. The main train station was the last stop for Evelyn P. (19) from Nigeria, who was caught on 21st May 2009 with 564 grams of cocaine and 102 grams of heroin. Some of the narcotics were hidden internally inside the woman. Considering that she was in the 10th week of her pregnancy, that was extremely dangerous for both her and her baby.  On Monday, the 19 year-old, who has now given birth to a boy in a women's prison, was brought before the court. The accused, Evelyn P, seems... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pregnant-woman-used-as-drug-mule&article_id=382 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pregnant-woman-used-as-drug-mule&article_id=382 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:36:35 GMT Last week the electronic group Siemens announced about 2,000 job cuts nationwide of more than 9,000 jobs at the IT division SIS, reports Die Sueddeutsche. How many of the 3,500 employees it affects in Munich is unclear - some 800 of them are now gathered on Monday afternoon outside the factory gates to protest against the decision, armed with whistles, warning strike-vests, and badges labeled "SIS belongs to Siemens." "The atmosphere in our department is half a meter below the low point," complains Thomas Graumann, working for ten years at Siemens. "We... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Protests-against-job-cuts-at-Siemens-in-Munich&article_id=381 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Protests-against-job-cuts-at-Siemens-in-Munich&article_id=381 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:24:50 GMT Munich. A 24 year-old male driver ignored red traffic lights on Sunday afternoon and crashed into another vehicle. Police announced on Monday morning that the 24 year old driver had caused the accident at the junction of Heckenstallerstr and Höglwörtherstr by jumping red lights. He drove straight through and collided with a crossing car. A passenger in the car of the 24 year old was seriously injured, as well as the driver himself and another passenger, while the 72-year-old driver of the other car suffered minor injuries. The financial cost of the crash is estimated at several thousand euros. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Serious-accident-after-driver-broke-red-light&article_id=380 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Serious-accident-after-driver-broke-red-light&article_id=380 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:18:46 GMT Oberschleissheim . On Friday morning at the edge of the gliding area at Oberschleissheim airfield, workers have discovered a bomb from World War II. The workers came across the device unexpectedly and called emergency services. The 75-kilogram explosive device was defused and disposed on the spot by the bomb disposal squad.  The area near Münchner Allee was blocked until 11 a.m. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=WW2-bomb-found-at-Oberschleissheim&article_id=379 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=WW2-bomb-found-at-Oberschleissheim&article_id=379 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:49:54 GMT Munich. A plane about to depart from Munich to Tokyo had to return to the terminal when 80 out of the 300 passengers suffered from severe food poisoning. The cause is not yet known, but it is suspected that the food poisoning occurred among a group of Japanese people travelling together and most likely originated an at eating establishment they all visited prior to the flight. According to initial findings, the affected passengers were suffering from acute gastroduodenal disorders. People with severe symptoms were treated at various hospitals in the area; all other... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Food-poisoning-hits-Munich-flight&article_id=378 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Food-poisoning-hits-Munich-flight&article_id=378 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:35:44 GMT Munich. In the Olympic swimming pool in 2008 a 16-year-old boy drowned. For the lifeguards on duty that day, the hearing in the court has now ended with their acquittal. Roland B., 49, the former lifeguard was previously charged with failure to assist the boy. On the 31st August 2008 in the Olympic five-meter deep diving pool, there were a number of young people. They first noted "something dark" at the bottom. From this point on, the descriptions of the parties vary widely. The boys urgently asked the lifeguard Roland... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lifeguards-acquitted-in-pool-drowning-incident&article_id=377 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lifeguards-acquitted-in-pool-drowning-incident&article_id=377 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:47:05 GMT Munich. A young criminal (20) escaping from the police used the U-Bahn tunnel at Münchner Freiheit to evade capture. On Wednesday around 16.40, witnesses called the police because three suspects were stopped in an antique shop located in Hohenzollernstraße. Police wanted to question the suspects when they saw them leaving the shop. While two of them stopped, the third person fled n the direction of the U-Bahn Station at Münchner Freiheit. The policeman who followed the young man, saw that he jumped into the railway area in the underground tunnel and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Criminal-escapes-via-U-Bahn-tunnel&article_id=376 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Criminal-escapes-via-U-Bahn-tunnel&article_id=376 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:16:33 GMT Munich transport company (MVG) hit a new passenger record: for the last year on the U-Bahn, bus and tram networks, 500 million transported passengers was reached for the first time. 2009 was the fifth consecutive year of passenger growth. MVG chief executive Herbert König said, "Despite a difficult economic situation, we were able to keep our passenger numbers high, but also to improve them slightly again.  The popularity of Munich public transport remains high and the new passenger record of half a billion people transported proves this.   http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=500-million-MVG-passengers-in-2009&article_id=375 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=500-million-MVG-passengers-in-2009&article_id=375 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:11:50 GMT Munich. The most recent rental market report of the Real Estate Association of Southern Germany (IVD) shows that Munich apartment prices vary considerably dependent on the location. Professor Stephen Kippes of IVD warns of an "overvaluation". The differences between the districts are considerable. For example, for 11-13 euros/m2 one can afford an apartment in Bogenhausen, where one can experience countryside-style space, while still being in the city center. Absolute record prices are for old buildings and postwar Munich apartments, with 13.10 Euro demanded on average by landlords for rental apartments built before 1950. Up to 11 euros cost a square meter in the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rent-comparison-in-Munich-districts&article_id=374 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rent-comparison-in-Munich-districts&article_id=374 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:16:23 GMT Munich. The controversy over Google Street View continues. The latest idea from Germany is that Google must pay one euro fee per citizen. With "Street View" Google is building 3D Images linked to maps of the world on the Internet. The result is not only a gigantic free public service but also a potentially unlimited advertising space. For the future it might look like this: when users click through the streets of a photographed city, they get to see not only the facades of the houses, but also advertising. Even today the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Google-should-pay-for-Street-View&article_id=373 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Google-should-pay-for-Street-View&article_id=373 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:42:00 GMT Munich. The Deutsche Bahn plans to strengthen their customers' security. In the coming weeks the number of security employees is to be increased  by around ten percent. "The police statistics show that on the train people become victims of crime more often than in other public places", said Gerd Becht, the DB board member responsible for corporate security, in his statement. Currently, Munich S-Bahn includes 280 employees with security responsibilities. The current actual police crime statistics in the metropolitan areas in Germany shows around 7500 offence cases per 100 000 residents, with 1500 brutality offences. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Deutsche-Bahn-increases-security&article_id=372 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Deutsche-Bahn-increases-security&article_id=372 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:04:31 GMT Palzing. On a dangerously slippy road in Palzing route bus 617 went off the road and slid into a tree. One 19 year old female pasenger was seriously injured. The accident occurred around 7:30 at Palzing (Freising). According to initial police findings, there was ice on the road and the accident occurred on a hilly section where it would have been harder to control a vehicle. The 19 year old woman suffered serious head injuries and was taken by rescue helicopter to hospital. 16 other people suffered minor injuries, including the bus driver and ten school children. Police, fire and rescue services were at... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bus-crashes-into-tree&article_id=371 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bus-crashes-into-tree&article_id=371 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:45:24 GMT On Sunday, Deutsch-Irischer Freundeskreis Bayern e.V. organized the 15th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, when Munich-based Irish people celebrate their national saint each year.  Approximately 5000 visitors came to see the colorful parade that went from Münchner Freiheit until Odeonsplatz. The feast day, which is a national holiday in Ireland, is celebrated on the 17th of March.  As it is not a public holiday in Germany, the parade is usually held on the Sunday prior to the 17th. The parade consisted of a mixture of floats, clubs, bands and sports processions, with... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-St.-Patricks-Day-Parade&article_id=370 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-St.-Patricks-Day-Parade&article_id=370 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:03:39 GMT Munich. The lost property office at Oetztaler Straße 19 will hold an auction on 17-18th March from 9am to about 4pm for uncollected lost property. On Wednesday 17th March, auctioned things will include: clothing, eye glasses, books, tools, household items, games, stationery, sporting goods, suitcases/bags, musical instruments, electrical devices and antique items. On Thursday 18th March the following items will be put on auction: mobile phones, cameras, jewelry. The office can be reached via U-Bahn 6. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lost-property-auction-in-Munich&article_id=369 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lost-property-auction-in-Munich&article_id=369 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:36:32 GMT Tuesday night, around 23:30, the roof of a five-story residential building at Weißenburger Platz caught fire. The cause is still unknown. A neighbor alerted the fire department in Munich. The roof of the house, which is currently under renovation, had already collapsed when the firemen arrived. According to the report from the Munich Fire Department, the forces were able to bring the fire under control relatively quickly. The fire-fighting measures were very difficult and expensive because the fire had spread to the rest of the roof via the ceilings. The fire department evacuated people... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Apartment-blaze-in-Haidhausen&article_id=368 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Apartment-blaze-in-Haidhausen&article_id=368 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:24:10 GMT Nuremberg/Erlangen. A doctor with fake diplomas and certificates, without even so much as a high-school qualification, has been caught. The false doctor has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison, the court at Nuremberg confirmed. The Higher Regional Court had earlier rejected a revised application by the accused from August 2009, a judicial spokesman said on Thursday.   No legal errors were detected when reviewing the ruling. Prosecutor's findings started in 2003. At that time the man had used a fake high school certificate as a medical student at the University... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=False-doctor-gets-3-years-in-prison&article_id=367 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=False-doctor-gets-3-years-in-prison&article_id=367 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:28:59 GMT Munich. The housing market is shrinking so threateningly, that will it change life in Munich. This is the conclusion of a new study that has interviewed experts from 23 real estate companies and cooperatives in Munich, reports tz. The number of affordable housing will shrink dangerously in the coming years, says the report. More and more low-income Munich citizens have to compete for a good place to stay.   The rich are pushing out the poor from the center. The consequences are bigger commuting distances and further increases in rents in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Housing-market-report&article_id=366 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Housing-market-report&article_id=366 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:36:05 GMT Munich. The Bavarian capital ranked highly in a comparative study of Germany's state capitals in 2008. The lowest crime rate, the fewest HartzIV recipients,  the most foreigners, states TZ. With 78 recorded crimes per 1,000 inhabitants, Munich also defended the title of the safest state capital. Considerably more dangerous was living in Schwerin with 169 criminal acts per thousand inhabitants. A comparison was made to the Brandenburg capital Potsdam: since 1995, Munich, with 23.1% had the largest proportion of foreigners and with 78 recorded cases per thousand inhabitants, the lowest crime. Munich had... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich---the-best-city-in-Germany&article_id=365 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich---the-best-city-in-Germany&article_id=365 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:31:31 GMT Munich. For the 2008 summer timetable the airport had 248 city destinations, this year it will be only 213 in 68 countries. Thus the airport has returned to a reduced level it last seen in 2003. On March, 28 the new flight plan comes into effect, with 247,000 takeoffs and landings planned until 30 Oktober, according to a press release from Flughafen München GmbH. In 2009 there were only 241,000 aircraft movements, this time however the summer flight plan takes a week longer. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-airport-reduction-in-flights&article_id=364 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-airport-reduction-in-flights&article_id=364 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:02:58 GMT Aschheim. Hollywood actor Kevin Costner impressed his enthusiastic fans with his musical ability in the furniture store XXXLutz . The movie star and Oscar winner performed with his band Modern West and won fans' hearts with an outstanding live performance. Munich visitors were amazed of how good the concert was and Kevin Costner obviously enjoyed the adulation of those who turned up for his performance. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Kevin-Costner-rocks-Munich&article_id=363 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Kevin-Costner-rocks-Munich&article_id=363 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:59:09 GMT Munich. A robber has escaped with a sum of money from the Sparda Bank at Hauptbahnhof on Tuesday morning. The man armed with a pistol attacked the Sparda Bank affiliate at Munich's main train station around 8:30am. The police confirmed that the robber took 5,000Eur and escaped by foot. The police are looking for the suspect but have no more details as yet to disclose. The man is assumed to be of mediterranean descent, with black hair and brown eyes and was dressed in black. He wore a black scarf, dark... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sparda-Bank-robbery&article_id=362 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sparda-Bank-robbery&article_id=362 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:52:36 GMT Munich. On Monday in the District Court of Munich, a trial started for three Swiss teenagers accused of assaulting five people last June in Munich, injuring some of them seriously. The first victims were in the Park drei Mazedonier. They attacked a 46 year old insurance salesman from Ratingen and a student from Bulgaria. The indictment accuses them of actual bodily harm. According to the investigation, the three defendants had been drinking alcohol with classmates in a park and had smoked marijuana. . The students from the tenth year a of work-vocational college in Küsnacht... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Swiss-offenders-in-court&article_id=361 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Swiss-offenders-in-court&article_id=361 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:34:11 GMT Munich. Bavarian cities are up in arms against a possible abolition of the trade tax. They protest against the possible loss of their main source of income. Especially in larger cities, the trade tax brings about half their revenue, said Hans Schaidinger, President of the Bundestag in Munich, to the Muenchen TV channel. The policy of black-yellow government not only endangers the financial situation of local authorities but also the ability to act locally. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Trade-tax-abolition&article_id=360 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Trade-tax-abolition&article_id=360 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:00:57 GMT Hasenbergl. Saturday morning, a 48 year-old carpenter shot his 46 year-old wife with a machine gun in the laundry room of their house. The Serbian family had lived for eight years in the area with four children; two boys (12 and 18 years) and two girls (12 and 15 years). The mother was working in a local nursing home as a cleaner. Saturday morning around 8:30, Nusreta K.  went down to the laundry room of her house. According to the chief of the Munich-based homicide squad, Mark Kraus Avdurahman followed his wife with an old Yugoslav civil war machine gun. he shot... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Husband-kills-wife-with-machine-gun&article_id=359 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Husband-kills-wife-with-machine-gun&article_id=359 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:14:18 GMT Munich. Young offenders could be refused a driving license in Bavaria, under new rules proposed by the Government. Only if they pass a psychological assessment might they be allowed to sit a driving exam. Young offenders have a poor record in safe driving: "the safety of driving is regularly confirmed negative for perpetrators of crime," says Parliament President Christoph Hillenbrand. Since 2007 123 licenses were revoked with 170 of those being permanent. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=No-driving-license-for-young-offenders&article_id=358 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=No-driving-license-for-young-offenders&article_id=358 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:44:55 GMT Munich transport company (MVG) plans to entertain passengers by installing four 17-inch dual-screens om trams and u-bahn trains - more than 2100 screens in total. The cost is estimated 6.5 million euros. One screen will be reserved for passenger information, such as connections or any disruptions. On the right is a dedicated production for Munich, broadcasting topical issues and Munich news. "This is a mix of passenger information, editorial content and advertising, which ultimately makes its financial contribution," said Herbert King, chairman of MVG Management. The commercials should not consume more than 20... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-TV-in-Munich-tram-and-U-Bahn&article_id=357 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-TV-in-Munich-tram-and-U-Bahn&article_id=357 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:21:24 GMT Duesseldorf. Four Islamic militants have been sentenced in a German court to between 5 and 12 years for planning attacks on American targets in Germany. They were accused of being part of the radical Islamic Jihad Union and of planning to kill American soldiers, civilians and diplomats. Bombs were to have been placed in bars and other locations frequented by Americans.  The attacks were due to have been carried out in October 2007, but the suspects were arrested in September 2007. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Islamic-militants-jailed&article_id=356 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Islamic-militants-jailed&article_id=356 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:38:05 GMT During lent many centuries ago, Bavarian monks started to drink specially-brewed strong beer, high in nutrients and energy, which helped them through their fasting.  Since then is has been traditional to brew this beer, called Starkbier (strong beer) during lent. Munich brewers Lowenbrau began the season on the evening of 25.02.2010. In the Lowenbrau Keller with their Triumphant starkbier, they regularly are the first of the big breweries to kick-off the season. They offer an Oktoberfest-style festival.  They have stone-lifting, yodling, a beauty contest, log chopping competiton and other events. From 26.02.-27.03.2010  you can taste... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Starkbier-season-begins&article_id=355 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Starkbier-season-begins&article_id=355 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:13:32 GMT Munich. A Munich resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, has hit the lottery jackpot. He won 2.1 million euros in the German Lotto. According to the Munich-based lottery administration, he won the prize on a Wednesday with the correct lot number earning him 2.1 million euros. The money was paid to him on the 20th February, reports dpa. "Only my wife knows about winning and it will remain so," said the new millionaire who wanted neither his name nor age to be known. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-resident-wins-millions-of-euros&article_id=354 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-resident-wins-millions-of-euros&article_id=354 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:34:52 GMT New Delhi. A couple from Bavaria have been waiting more than two years with their twins, that were born to an Indian surrogate mother, to be allowed to emigrate to Germany. The ARD Radio Studio South Asia, reported that the German authorities had not issued the passport to the children, because according to German law, surrogacy is prohibited. In India surrogacy is legal. Because the parents were not Indian, they refused to issue the twins with Indian travel documents. The father is in danger of expulsion from India after his visa expires - without... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Family-from-Bavaria-in-India-fighting-for-their-children&article_id=352 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Family-from-Bavaria-in-India-fighting-for-their-children&article_id=352 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:47:52 GMT Munich. Parts of the city were left without electricity on Tuesday afternoon. The lights went off in many large department stores. A fault in the substation at Hotterstraße caused nearly a 15 minutes power outage in parts of the city center. According to tz, about 5000 households between Stachus, Sonnenstraße, Maximiliansstraße, Neuhauser Straße and Dom were affected from 13.09 until 13.23. Then the utilities company had to switch on a replacement connection, which went smoothly. Among other places, Karstadt Sporthaus at Stachus and the police directorate in Ettstrasse were affected. "The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Electricity-outage-cause-in-Munich-center-found&article_id=351 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Electricity-outage-cause-in-Munich-center-found&article_id=351 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:24:02 GMT Munich. Munich is one of the strongest science locations in Germany. Universities and other research institutions are economic engines for the entire region, says Muenchener Merkur. A crucial point from the "European Metropolitan Region of Munich" report was the effect of science and research on the labor market in the region. The academic institutions alone secured some 33 000 jobs, announced EMM. "The science facilities in the EMM are an important driving force - economically and for further innovation processes in companies of the EMM," said study creator Michael Astor of Prognos. The European metropolitan region is significantly larger than Munich and its affluent... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-is-strongest-research-region&article_id=350 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-is-strongest-research-region&article_id=350 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:35:38 GMT Munich. An armed man attacked a supermarket in Neuperlach on Monday night. As the police reported, on Monday evening shortly after closing time, around 8 p.m, the robber walked into a supermarket on Oskar-Maria-Graf-Ring and threatened a 24 -year-old employee with a gun and demanded money from the cash register. Then he went to a 26-year-old shop assistant and grabbed money from them as well. The robber fled undetected and is still on the run. The police are looking for a young man about 160-165cm tall, aged around 18-21 years old, supposedly of Turkish origin, though this is... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Neuperlach%3A-Robbery-in-Supermarket&article_id=349 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Neuperlach%3A-Robbery-in-Supermarket&article_id=349 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:14:35 GMT Munich. On Tuesday. the German Olympic champions will be welcomed home at Marienplatz. Germany's Maria Riesch, Magdalena Neuner & Co will great their supporters from the city hall (Rathaus) balcony tomorrow. The team arrives at the city hall at 16:30. City councilor Christian Ude, Minister Horst Seehofer and Bavarian Interior Minister Thomas de Maizià¨re will honor the athletes by entering their names into the Golden Book of the City.  From 5 p.m. the sports women/men will mingle with fans at Marienplatz and there will be opportunity to get an autograph or take a... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-celebrating-Olympic-Champions&article_id=348 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-celebrating-Olympic-Champions&article_id=348 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:31:39 GMT Munich. Around 20 000 visitors attended the 1st Winter Sports Festival in the Olympic Park last weekend and everyone agreed: "Munich is ready for Olympic 2018." The snow was still firm, the temperature was springlike, and on Saturday there was a welcome dose of sunshine to cheer everyone up. Whether skating, biathlon, ski-cross, ice-climbing or cross country - the Winter Sports Festival at the Olympic Park presented the opportunity to try at least 20 winter sports. 1500 tonnes of soft powdery snow were provided by numerous snow cannons, which were in operation... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Winter-Sports-Festival&article_id=347 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Winter-Sports-Festival&article_id=347 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:08:28 GMT World News. A massive earthquake of magnitude 8.8 has struck off the coast of Chile, sparking Pacific-wide tsunami alerts. The death toll in Chile is unconfirmed but already reaching many hundreds. Inhabitants of low-lying areas across Pacific islands/nations, including Japan, Russia, Taiwan and Hawaii, have been advised to seek higher ground until the tsunami alert is lifted.  Sirens are already sounding in Hawaii warning of a possible approaching tsunami. The 8.8 magnitude earthquake is approximately 500 times stronger than that experienced by Haiti recently.  Many areas are still being hit by powerful aftershocks which... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Massive-Chile-Earthquake-Sparks-Pacific-Tsunami-Alert-&article_id=346 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Massive-Chile-Earthquake-Sparks-Pacific-Tsunami-Alert-&article_id=346 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:48:22 GMT Two teenagers attacked a drunk man in the Munich S-Bahn, insulted him, injured him with a beer bottle and stole his mobile phone. None of the passengers came to help. Eight passengers had been sitting in the compartment during the teenagers' crime. No one came to the aid of the injured, bleeding man and not one of them alerted the police. This case happened on Wednesday afternoon on the S2 between Central Station and Allach. When he came to his senses, he left the S-Bahn station at Allach and found that his phone was gone. Only there did someone notice the injured... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Another-Attack-in-Munich-S-Bahn&article_id=345 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Another-Attack-in-Munich-S-Bahn&article_id=345 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:54:48 GMT Brannenburg . In Mangfall mountains traces have been discovered of a wild wolf. "We are prepared for this situation", assured the Bavarian Environment Ministry wildlife officer Manfred Wölfl. According to information from the Münchner Merkur, the animal was clearly identified by bite marks on a dead deer. Manfred Wölfl said that he just wants to clarify facts and minimize any possible conflicts in advance.  After Wölfl was informed about the discovery at Brannenburg, three more dead wild animals were found - in the first case the dead animal was discovered on the Tyrolean side of the Alps,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wild-Wolf--in-Upper-Bavaria&article_id=344 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wild-Wolf--in-Upper-Bavaria&article_id=344 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:35:39 GMT Munich. An accident occurred at Ludwigsbrücke: a pensioner (73) has been run over by a car at the tram stop, reports TZ. On Thursday morning the elderly man was about to cross the road to the Ludwigsbrücke tram stop. He overlooked an approaching Mercedes. The 73 years old was hit by the car and thrown onto the road behind the Mercedes. He suffered multiple fractures and severe injuries to the head. The emergency medical team and paramedics of the Fire Service initiated necessary resuscitation measures.  An ambulance took the man to the emergency room... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-run-over-by-Car-at-Tram-Stop&article_id=343 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-run-over-by-Car-at-Tram-Stop&article_id=343 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:44:30 GMT Munich. The U- Bahn offender, who in January brutally beat up 18-year olds in the Aidenbachstraße U '€“Bahn station has been captured. According to the police he is a 21 year-old, unemployed Turk, who lives in Graefelfing. He was arrested on Tuesday in the apartment of his girlfriend. Witnesses identified him as the assailant from Aidenbachstraße. The 21 year-old said in an initial interrogation that he could not himself recall the incident in mid-January. After he had been shown the pictures from the camera,  he had to admit that it was him. The offender... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=U--Bahn-Offender-Captured&article_id=342 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=U--Bahn-Offender-Captured&article_id=342 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:02:57 GMT Although the disruptions of the S-Bahn from Wednesday have been sorted, there are further delays and occasional cancellations today. In addition, the rush hour services on lines S2 and S3 are affected. The S1 line, direction Freising/Airport, is back on track and stops at all stations. The S -Bahn in Munich had a major technical breakdown on Wednesday morning and when the situation was just beginning to normalize, another issue occurred at Ostbahnhof. Thousands of Munich citizens, including many schoolchildren have to squeeze into U-Bahn trains, trams and buses over the lunch hours. At the evening, when many commuters go home from... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Massive-S-Bahn-Delays&article_id=341 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Massive-S-Bahn-Delays&article_id=341 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:45:34 GMT Munich. A former Soviet soldier taken prisoner by the Germans during World War II testified at the trial of John Demjanjuk on Wednesday that he didn't know he would be used as a concentration camp guard when he agreed to work for the Nazis. Ukrainian-born Alex Nagorny told the Munich state court that, when he was recruited from a prisoner of war camp, he agreed to serve to stave off hunger. "I was simply asked if I wanted to work and I was hungry", the 92-year-old testified. "That was all". Prosecutors allege that,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Demjanjuk-Trial%3A-Survivor-Testifies&article_id=340 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Demjanjuk-Trial%3A-Survivor-Testifies&article_id=340 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:44:00 GMT Munich. At Harthof U-Bahn station a woman (23) was sexually assualted by an unknown assailant. Luckily she escaped with no more than a fright. The incident occurred on the 30th January as the 23 year-old from Munich was on her way home from the subway station at Harthof, says TZ. After 11 pm she was attacked and held against her will by an unknown person. The man kissed the young woman, and opened his trousers. Fortunately, the offender was disturbed by a passer-by and let the woman go. The passer-by accompanied the young woman home. The police are asking the helpful passer-by and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sexual-Attack-at-Harthof&article_id=339 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sexual-Attack-at-Harthof&article_id=339 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:21:13 GMT Munich. Bavaria's population is aging and shrinking rapidly. According to a new forecast from the statistical office of the Bavarian federal government, by the year 2060 the population will decrease from the current 12.5 million to 10.7 million, says TZ. Though the immigration level is high, there are not enough births. The population is aging. Currently, there is not even one in twenty Bavarian residents older than 80 years. By 2060 there will be almost one in seven older than 80, states the forecast. Quite massive changes will occur in retirement age: now we have 19 %... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-Population-is-Aging&article_id=338 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-Population-is-Aging&article_id=338 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:01:02 GMT Munich. Life in Munich is expensive - not only with the rent and supermarket. A study has worked out how long you should save up to buy a house in Munich. Prices in Munich are the highest prices in Germany - for living, for eating at the restaurant, even buying produce in the supermarket. But Munich citizens get the highest salaries than in many other states, argues Die Tageszeitung newspaper. It reports a study conducted to find out how long people should save up for to buy own house. The Association of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Property-Prices-in-Munich&article_id=337 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Property-Prices-in-Munich&article_id=337 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:37:11 GMT Munich. A driver overlooked a cyclist (41) and injured him severely when turning on Lerchenauerstraße on Monday evening. The driver of Upper Bavaria drove his Porsche down Lerchenauerstraße and wanted to turn left at the crossroads to Moosacher road on the left. Although the traffic light was green, the driver overlooked the cyclist who was on the cycle path. The cyclist tried to turn right, but could not manage to avoid the car. He went over the bonnet of the Porsche and landed on the road, suffering serious head injuries. He was taken to the casualty... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Porsche-Driver-Hits-Cyclist&article_id=335 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Porsche-Driver-Hits-Cyclist&article_id=335 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:04:13 GMT Eggstaett. St. George's Church in Eggstaett suffered minor fire damage on Sunday afternoon after a curtain in the confessional booth was set alight. A candle was found inside the confessional and is the probable cause of the fire, reports merkur online. Police believe a repentant sinner went to confess all and took a candle with them, presumably to help light the way to forgiveness.  Unfortunately the sinner added another item to their list of bad deeds when they most likely accidentally torched the confessional. Parishioners noticed the burning smell and alerted God's representatives in the vicinity who promptly... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Confessional-Torched&article_id=336 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Confessional-Torched&article_id=336 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:53:19 GMT Hannover. The President of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), Margot Kà¤ßmann, has been caught drunk whilst driving her official car. EKD Spokesman Reinhard Mawick confirmed to the news agency DAPD on Tuesday the report by Bild newspaper. Kà¤ßmann told the paper: "I am shocked at myself that I have made such a terrible mistake". She is aware of the legal consequences. Patrol officers had stopped the bishop in the city of Hanover last Saturday evening around 23.00, after she had ignored a red light with her official car.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bishop-Caught-Driving-Under-the-Influence&article_id=334 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bishop-Caught-Driving-Under-the-Influence&article_id=334 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:48:44 GMT Vienna. Six people died after a German-registered coach crashed on a motorway near Vienna, leaving six people dead and seven more seriously injured late yesterday, informs AFP. Another 17 people were also injured in the accident, which happened on the A-21, near Baden, about 50 kilometres from the capital. Those injured were taken to hospital in Vienna and the nearby cities of Moedling, Baden and Sankt-Poelten. Local rescue services, including the police, fire and ambulance services were out in strength at the scene, where traffic had been brought to a halt. First reports suggest... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Six-killed-as-German-Coach-Crashes-in-Austria&article_id=333 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Six-killed-as-German-Coach-Crashes-in-Austria&article_id=333 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:42:01 GMT   Munich reached #1 place for local traffic in a European study among 23 other candidates.  The Europe-ADAC study rates the MVV as "very good" for speed and information, but the tickets are too expensive. Passengers especially liked the fast pace with which buses and trains traverse the city, the comfort levels and the range of information, especially on the Internet. They were less satisfied with the fares that compared to other European cities were simply too high. A single town trip costs 2.40 euros in Munich. In Amsterdam and Rome a similar ticket can be purchased for one euro. Another drawback:... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-at-the-Top-of-European-Study-for-Local-Traffic&article_id=332 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-at-the-Top-of-European-Study-for-Local-Traffic&article_id=332 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:33:43 GMT Munich. Today pilots went on strike at Lufthansa, knocking out 3,200 flights according to the company's skeleton timetable. The four-day work stoppage will be the biggest stoppage labour disruption in the German airline's history. In preparation, Lufthansa is trying to reschedule passengers onto jets flown by non-union staff and offering refunds to passengers who must cancel trips. There was a rush in recent days to book with other airlines or rebook travel within Europe by rail instead. More than 4,000 of Lufthansa's 4,500 pilots are members of the Cockpit Association, which in May demanded... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lufthansa-Strike-Update&article_id=331 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lufthansa-Strike-Update&article_id=331 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:10:12 GMT Reports are coming in of an attack at a vocational school in Ludwigshafen.  Police have evacuated the school and a 23-year-old man has been arrested One person has been killed, which some sources say was a teacher at the school,  There are no reports as yet of any further casualties, though there are rumours that others teachers may be injured. More information will be provided when the situation becomes clearer. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ludwigshafen-School-Attack&article_id=330 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ludwigshafen-School-Attack&article_id=330 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:42:16 GMT Munich. The pilot union Cockpit goes on strike next week.  This will paralyze the operations of Lufthansa and thus largely Munich airport. Here is the most important information for passengers. Nealy 4500 pilots of Lufthansa and German Wings are going on strike at midnight of Monday 22 February. It lasts until Thursday evening, 25 February, midnight.  The four-day strike is one of the largest in the history of Lufthansa. Delays and cancellations are electronically programmed - especially in Munich, where Lufthansa machines have more than half of the approximately 1,000 daily takeoffs and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lufthansa-Plans-Strike&article_id=329 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lufthansa-Plans-Strike&article_id=329 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:55:46 GMT Munich. This year, as on other years on Ash Wednesday, city council leaders were taking part in the traditional purse washing in the Fischbrunnen (fish fountain) at Marienplatz. Minister Christine Stobl dipped the symbolic city portmone into water, and treasurer Ernst Wolowicz wished her every success according to the old custom.  "We want to keep for the citizens in these financially difficult times, what they value and cherish", said Stobl. This includes many services, which although charged for, the fees only partially cover the costs, leaving the council to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Council-Leaders-in-Fish-Fountain&article_id=328 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Council-Leaders-in-Fish-Fountain&article_id=328 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:36:24 GMT Munich. People under fictitious names have been advertising apartments that do not exist on some websites, including luxury apartments at bargain prices. Lena Göttmann (presumably a fictitious name) is renting a 2'€“bedroom Apartment, 80 square meters, furnished,  in the Isarvorstadt area for an incredible 600 euros. She preferred to be contacted only by email. As a response she sends a few lines saying that unfortunately you can not personally view the apartment. But they have a solution; for a 600 euro deposit, they would send you the key, so that you can take a look at the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Rent-Con&article_id=327 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Rent-Con&article_id=327 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:03:09 GMT When the National train company Deutsche Bahn (DB) introduced a "Kiss-and-Ride" service - allowing free 10 minutes' parking at stations - residents in Bavaria complained at what they thought was the introduction of a drive-through red-light district. German Language Association (VDS) considers that German has suffered collateral damage from senseless Anglicisms. And the DB is the greatest offender, filling its stations with so many English language signs that a passenger looking for an information counter (Schalter) is expected to know they were looking for a "Service Point". Now, DB chief executive Rüdiger Grube has decided to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=VDS-Fights-Invasion-of-English-words&article_id=325 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=VDS-Fights-Invasion-of-English-words&article_id=325 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:29:46 GMT Feldkirchen. A fire which ravaged a house in Feldkirchen on 26th December, leaving the occupants homeless, was caused by a phone fault. According to fire investigators, the phone was housed in a wooden cabinet, which somehow experienced an electrical fault and caught fire. The flames spread quickly and completely gutted the home of the 58 and 59 year old couple, reports Merkur Online. Both occupants were unharmed, but left without a home. The local community are organising a collection to raise funds for the couple. Fire experts recommend fitting smoke alarms in your property... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Phone-Cause-of-House-Fire&article_id=326 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Phone-Cause-of-House-Fire&article_id=326 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:24:16 GMT Some 27 loading stations for electric cars have been brought into service so far this year, as part of a network of 50 such stations that will be operating in Germany by the end of the year. Electricity from the stations is given free of charge to all owners of electric vehicles until the end of 2011, motoring association ADAC told the DPA German Press Agency. The loading stations, with a one-hour loading time, provide energy for an average range of up to 100 kilometres. The ADAC said its participation in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Free-Power-for-Electric-Cars&article_id=324 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Free-Power-for-Electric-Cars&article_id=324 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:14:32 GMT The KVR would like to remove all lights which may be deemed unnecessary. Too many red lights are impeding the traffic in Munich, says the KVR. About 1100 sets of traffic lights in Munich are currently regulating the traffic. Some, at major intersections, are indispensable.  If they were removed then accidents and traffic congestion would occur. But many drivers are annoyed because they are having to stop at red lights at night on deserted streets, although there is no traffic in sight. The city responded with modern technology: 628 sets of traffic lights... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=City-Council-want-to-Remove-Unnecessary-Traffic-Lights&article_id=323 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=City-Council-want-to-Remove-Unnecessary-Traffic-Lights&article_id=323 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:58:48 GMT A suspected inebriated woman phoned the fire department just before 7pm on Sunday evening to request assistance, because she was lost and feared she would die if not rescued. The only facts she could give to help the fire service to locate her were that she was somewhere near an S-Bahn in West Munich and was sheltering outside a church.  Her disorientation was such that she was unable to make her way back to the S-Bahn. An ambulance was sent out but could not locate the woman, so the police were called... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drunk-Woman-Nearly-Freezes-to-Death&article_id=322 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Drunk-Woman-Nearly-Freezes-to-Death&article_id=322 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:38:04 GMT Vancouver.  In the latest development in the application for the 2018 Olympics, Munich clearly won the European battle against the French competitor Annecy. Munich presented clear concepts with strong arguments that persuaded the world press on Monday in Vancouver. "We have proved to the world by hosting the FIFAWorld Cup that we can host safe, peaceful and friendly big events. The Chancellor, the German government and the parliament stand united behind the application" said Interior Minister Thomas de Maizià¨re to dpa (German Press Agency), and emphasized the great public support... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Olympic-Games-2018-Update&article_id=321 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Olympic-Games-2018-Update&article_id=321 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:23:04 GMT Munich. Hundreds of costumed people stormed the city center of Munich on Sunday and turned the pedestrian zone into a huge carnival area. Whether a flower girl, escaped convict or parrot,  many let their imagination run riot judging by the choice of variety of costumes on display. According to Munich psychologist, Stephan Lermer, the costume choice says much about the character, "it symbolizes the hidden side of the person". Which does raise a question about those dressed as zombies. For those who are still eager to celebrate, today and tomorrow the Cosima swimming pool... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fasching-at-Marienplatz&article_id=320 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Fasching-at-Marienplatz&article_id=320 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:15:03 GMT Bavaria, is the safest place people to live in Germany, but recent violent attacks in the underground and suburban trains by young people have shocked citizens. The crimes culminated in the death of Dominik Brunner, on the 12th September 2009 in Solln. Bavarian Justice Minister Beate Merk (52) told in an interview to TZ about her plans to stop violence in public places. She requires that the penalty for murder should be increased up to 15 years in prison. It remains to be seen if this recommendation becomes reality. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=15-Year-Prison-Sentence-for-Murder&article_id=319 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=15-Year-Prison-Sentence-for-Murder&article_id=319 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:58:19 GMT 500 of the Bavarian water rescue teams are under risk of closing as a new license is now required for manning heavy boats. The new EU sailing scheme requires a special license that most of the drivers do not have. With the old B-series sailing licence which allowed the sailing of vehicles up to 7.5 tones there was no problem. However, the new license, BE, costs up to 1,000 euros and not many volunteers from the water rescue can afford this. A speedy resolution is urged and help is needed from the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Water-Rescue-Hit-by-Licence-Issues&article_id=318 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Water-Rescue-Hit-by-Licence-Issues&article_id=318 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:25:30 GMT Unterschleissheim.  A serious crash involving a 23 year-old man occurred at 3:30am on Sunday morning in Unterschleissheim.  He was driving in treacherous conditions, reports Merkur Online, and lost control of his vehicle before ramming into a tree at high speed. The force of the crash was such that the man was thrown through the rear window of his Opel car.  He was found unconscious and taken to hospital with serious head injuries. The exact nature of the crash... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Driver-Injured-in-Tree-Collision&article_id=317 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Driver-Injured-in-Tree-Collision&article_id=317 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:18:44 GMT Gröbenzel. a local Shepherd-dog called Jacky, painfully died from rat poisoning recently. The owners complained that the community was in fault for the death of their dog, says Die Tageszeitung. Sabine Musial took the eleven year old Jacky for a walk last Monday week - the shepherd dog was in good shape, despite his advanced age, but suddenly fell ill after the walk. Day by day the animal grew weaker. In the veterinary clinic in Haar they gave the diagnosis as severe internal injuries caused by rat poisoning.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dogs-Poisoned-by-Council&article_id=316 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Dogs-Poisoned-by-Council&article_id=316 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:53:33 GMT Munich. Bavaria's snow and ice is making driving difficult and dangerous. Last night there were numerous accidents, with some highways blocked for many hours, informed the Bavarian police headquarters. Especially hard was Upper Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate, where the number of accidents dramatically increased. In Franconia and Swabia, the night was mostly quiet. On Highway 3 in Lower Bavaria, there were four major accidents.  The motorway had to be completely blocked for four hours. Because of the accident traffic going in the opposite direction was also affected. One driver saw the traffic jam too late and crashed into the tail... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Treacherous-Weather-Conditions&article_id=315 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Treacherous-Weather-Conditions&article_id=315 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:08:17 GMT Passengers of the railway, especially in Bavaria, need to be especially patient recently. Almost every day there is more bad news about delays or other incidents on the Deutsche Bahn network. Construction mistakes on the new three year old line, Ingolstadt-Nuremberg, meant in the last few days that the ICE could go only reach speeds of 160km/h instead of the normal speed of up to 300km/h. Since last week, due to weather-related circumstances, the electric rail train used on the routes Murnau-Oberammergau, Tutzing-Kochel, Holzkirchen, Rosenheim and Munich-Landshut has been out of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Deutsche-Bahn-Delays&article_id=314 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Deutsche-Bahn-Delays&article_id=314 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:48:30 GMT On Shrove Tuesday, from Leopoldstraße to the Viktualienmarkt, the area will be busy with carnival revellers. However, those who wants to celebrate at Viktualienmarkt have to get up early: from 10 a.m. the band starts and at 11.15 the legendary dance begins. "This should be a bit like at the Kocherlball" says Angelika Ocker of the Munich market halls.  Each stand can play its own music but without amplifiers. In previous years there were frequent problems with the carnival in the city, simply because too many people crowded in at the Viktualienmarkt. Last year,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Carnival-goes-into-its-Final-Round&article_id=313 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Carnival-goes-into-its-Final-Round&article_id=313 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:59:52 GMT 16,000 Euros compensation must be paid by Sparkasse Bank to a person who was excluded as a job candidate because of disability, says Die Sueddeutsche. The man applied to Sparkasse Bank as a banker, but had not been approved despite his suitable education, years of professional experience and good work references as a possible candidate for the job. He took his case to the Labor Court and won, with the bank having to pay damages and compensation. At the of 2008 he sent three applications; one to Kreissparkasse Munich-Starnberg, another application... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sparkasse-Disability-Compensation-Payout&article_id=312 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sparkasse-Disability-Compensation-Payout&article_id=312 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:27:41 GMT A young man tricked his way into the flat of an elderly woman, pretending to be a city utilities worker. He showed a card identifying himself as an employee of municipal utilities, claiming a burst water main was the reason for his visit and he needed to quickly check the plumbing in the apartment. Charlotte H. suspected there was something wrong when she saw him behaving suspiciously. After finishing his work in the bathroom the thief requested that the lady should pay him 22.50 Eur. At that moment it became clear to her that she was dealing with a conman. Apparently, being... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=99-Year-old-Lady-Rumbles-Thief&article_id=311 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=99-Year-old-Lady-Rumbles-Thief&article_id=311 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:04:51 GMT Munich. An ownerless suitcase found at Solln station caused disruptions to transport due to it being treated as a suspicious package. Affected were the S-Bahn lines to Wolfratshausen S7, S27, and the BOB. Shortly after 11am, police had cordoned off the station in Solln. Apparently some passengers discovered the unattended suitcase on the platform and called the police. When the officers arrived and opened the suitcase, they were surprised to find it contained only blankets. Police believe it may be the baggage of a homeless person. Trains were running normally again from 12:30pm. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S7-Delays-at-Solln&article_id=310 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S7-Delays-at-Solln&article_id=310 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:42:28 GMT Munich. 2018 is the year when Munich will host the Winter Olympic Games and work is underway to ensure everything will be ready: the Viktualienmarkt and smaller markets at Elisabethplatz, Wiener Platz and in Pasing fall into the list of places requiring renovation. The manager of Viktualienmarkt, Gabriele Friderich, confirmed that during the renovation, there will be less (but more comfortable) stands and not all dealers can remain in the market - and more importantly, the rents will increase significantly. Hygiene and fire regulations require major improvements in all four markets, said Gabriele Friderich... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Renovation-at-Viktualienmarkt&article_id=309 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Renovation-at-Viktualienmarkt&article_id=309 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:20:29 GMT Munich / Nuremberg. Today one should expect delays at both Munich and Nuremberg airports. Verdi, the public sector union, has called for the ground staff to strike, which results in five flights being cancelled in Munich Approximately 120 employees in the aircraft handling section at Munich Airport laid down tools with the start of the morning shift at 3.30am. By 6am five flights from Munich had already been cancelled, reported a spokesman for the airport. Union members are invited to strike at 12 noon. It is unclear whether additional flights will depart late... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Airport-Strike-on-Tues&article_id=308 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Airport-Strike-on-Tues&article_id=308 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:30:41 GMT Berg. While scuba-diving on Sunday afternoon, a 23-year-old man got into difficulty and sustained severe lung injuries. As the police in Berg revealed, the facial breathing apparatus used by the diver became partially frozen while diving in Lake Starnberg near the Schlosshotel Berg; he experienced trouble at around 33 meters depth. He was unable to breathe properly due to the defective equipment and removed the mask in panic. Subsequently, he resurfaced too fast and suffered acute breathing problems. There was severe damage to the lungs and he was flown via helicopter to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Scuba-diving-Accident&article_id=307 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Scuba-diving-Accident&article_id=307 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:27:26 GMT Munich, Sendling. Yesterday evening a man was stabbed to death and another was seriously injured in an unprovoked attack in Sendling. Police confirm the offender was living in a shared flat in a monitored multi-occupancy building. For unknown reasons, the attacker rang the doorbell of his neighbour. He stabbed the man that opened the door, who later died from the injuries he sustained.  Another victim in the property was seriously injured and required hospital treatment. Further details at this stage are not yet known. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stabbing-Incident-at-Munich-Institution&article_id=306 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Stabbing-Incident-at-Munich-Institution&article_id=306 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:19:21 GMT The security conference in Munich caused some irritations and painful discussions on Saturday evening. For instance, an irritation caused by the Russian delegation. Without opting out of the official dinner at Residenz with everyone else, the Russians decided to spend a happy evening drinking at the Franziskaner. "Bavaria is not offended" declared Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (38, CSU) on Sunday morning. "After all, the Russians came closer to the Bavarian culture by visiting the Franziskaner". Consequently, their seats should have been frantically rearranged. That is why the dinner - smoked trout, beef tenderloin, apple tart -... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Security-Conference-Finished&article_id=305 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Security-Conference-Finished&article_id=305 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:48:35 GMT Once again a man was attacked in the Munich S-Bahn by four young people demanding money, after which he was beaten up, reports die Sueddeutsche Zeitung. The charges against the alleged killers of Dominik Brunner have just been announced, yet the same day Federal Police report another act of random violence in the S-Bahn, perpetrated by youths; last Friday at the Eching station in the Freising district, a 58-year-old man was attacked by four teenagers and badly beaten, requiring hospitalisation. The reason for the beating was nothing more than the youths wanting to steal 50... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Another-S-Bahn-Assualt&article_id=304 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Another-S-Bahn-Assualt&article_id=304 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:13:09 GMT Munich: Markus Sch. and Sebastian L., the teenagers who beat to death Dominik Brunner at the Solln S-bahn station, have now been charged with murder, as reported by the Sueddeutsche Zeitung. Both accused must answer for the death of the manager Dominik Brunner before the courts in München, with the process beginning in early spring. They stand accused of the attack which occurred on the 12th September 2009 after exiting the train with the victim who tried to prevent them bullying another group of younger teenagers. The 50-year-old man was assualted on the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Murder-Charges-for-Solln-Attack&article_id=303 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Murder-Charges-for-Solln-Attack&article_id=303 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:17:26 GMT Kempten/Oberstdorf. A snowboarder died in an accident at the ski resort of Fellhornbahn in Oberstdorf. The 38-year-old was snow-boarding away from the designated area and after falling he got stuck upside down in the snow and suffocated, the Police in Schwaben South/West in Kempten announced on Tuesday. The man was buried up to his ankles in the snow and could not free himself, reports Muenchener Merkur. According to the police he died from a lack of oxygen. The attempts of the Ski Rescue Brigade were in vain. The cause of the accident and also... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Snowboarder-Suffocated-after-Fall-in-Snow&article_id=302 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Snowboarder-Suffocated-after-Fall-in-Snow&article_id=302 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:30:47 GMT For the Oktoberfest 2010, smoking in the beer tents will be officially banned, but won't be penalized (normally from 5 to 1000 euros), reports Die Suedeutsche Zeitung. Even if the Bavarian referendum in spring or summer vote for a smoking ban '€“ it would not affect the Oktoberfest. It would be too late after the referendum in July to inform the organizers about whether there will be a total smoking ban or not in their beer tents. Consequently hey won't have time to plan the required smoking areas and exits with the possibility for patrons to return to their places. This... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smoking-at-Oktoberfest-2010&article_id=301 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Smoking-at-Oktoberfest-2010&article_id=301 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:20:07 GMT The Oktoberfest will last a day longer than usual this year. For the 200th Anniversary of the Oktoberfest, an additional day, Monday the 4th October, has been added by the city authorities. Revellers should be especially pleased by a spontaneous visit to Theresienwiese that day, as the benches in the beer tents will not be covered by reservations, says Die Sueddeutsche Zeitung. A special ceremony with a parade and horse racing will take place at the start of the Oktoberfest, which begins one day earlier this year on the 17th September. The cavalry of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-2010-Extended-by-a-Day&article_id=300 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-2010-Extended-by-a-Day&article_id=300 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:34:36 GMT After the second round of failed salary negotiations for employees of the municipalities and federal government, talks were postponed on Monday, with Verdi calling for warning strikes on Wednesday in Munich, reported TZ. All 18 000 employees of the public service "are called for a one day work stoppage," said  Munich-based head of Verdi, Henry Birner. With a one day strike, the union leaders hope to make the negotiators at the next meeting on 11th February to be more receptive to the demands for a salary increase of five percent.  Whether the department of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Widespread-Industrial-Action-on-Wed&article_id=299 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Widespread-Industrial-Action-on-Wed&article_id=299 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:10:19 GMT There was another bomb incident at Munich airport: on Friday afternoon a passenger claimed at T1 check-in that he had a bomb, reports Die Sueddeutsche Zeitung. According to police the 63-year-old man repeated the threat several times. Security personnel at the airport stopped the man and called police for reinforcement. After examination of the man it turned out that he was carring nothing dangerous. The motives of the 63-year-old are still unclear, said police.  When questioned, the man refused to give any statement. The police department at the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Bomb-Threat-at--Munich-Airport&article_id=298 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=New-Bomb-Threat-at--Munich-Airport&article_id=298 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:48:38 GMT Thousands of motorcyclists had attended the "Elephants' Meeting" last weekend in Thurmansbang (County Freyung-Grafenau). The police in Straubing stated Sunday that around 4000 participants and 2000 visitors attended, reports Muenchener Merkur. With a snow depth of about half a meter and sunshine, the conditions for the traditional meeting were good. "People are happy, but they are closer together, because it is so cold," said the chairman of the Federation of Motorcyclists, Michael Lenzen. The Elephants' meeting is regarded the world's oldest and largest winter-biker meeting. Every year a large meadow area is transformed... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=4000-Bikers-Attend-Annual-Elephants-Meeting&article_id=297 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=4000-Bikers-Attend-Annual-Elephants-Meeting&article_id=297 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:33:53 GMT Munich. From 5 to 7 February the annual security conference will be held at the Bayerischer Hof.  As in previous years, top politicians, diplomats, military and security experts from NATO countries and the European Union, and other countries such as Russia, China, Japan and India will debate on the topical issues of security and defense policy. Military opponents and critics of globalization have called for counter-demonstrations. According to the Vice-President of the Police Department, Robert Kopp, it is expected that deomonstrators will be peaceful. However there is a growing... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Security-Conference&article_id=296 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Security-Conference&article_id=296 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:13:09 GMT The Federal Ministry of Transport will build a tunnel to remove the traffic bottleneck at the end of the A95 highway before Garmisch-Partenkirchen, for the Olympic Games in 2018, says Muenchener Merkur. A new tunnel should be built through the Auerberg immediately after the end of the highway to eliminate constantly emerging jams on weekends. According to Ruediger Hanke, a manager for planning and construction of the highway in South Bavaria, it is planned that the A95 by Eschenlohe will no longer will be reduced to two lanes, but will increase to four. After about 300... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Moves-a-Step-Closer-to-the-Mountains&article_id=295 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Moves-a-Step-Closer-to-the-Mountains&article_id=295 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:56:33 GMT In addition, serious problems occurred on the entire network of the Munich S-Bahn. Commuters had to wait for their trains for over 30 minutes and often considerably longer, with the S3 line to Holzkirchen particularly hard hit, causing extended delays for thousands of commuters based in companies such as Infineon. There were also delays to other train networks in Southern Germany. According to a spokesman for the railways in Bavaria, it is in the morning when the lines are especially affected by drifting snow. It is not yet clear when the situation will... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Snowfall-in-Bavaria-Causes-Traffic-Problems&article_id=294 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Snowfall-in-Bavaria-Causes-Traffic-Problems&article_id=294 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:33:24 GMT It happened at the U-Bahn station Sendlinger Tor. A woman decided to get across the road by using the "safe" underground area because of the cold, snow and a slippery road outside. But this cost Birgit P. a 40 euro fine because she went into the Munich subway without a ticket, complained the woman to Die Tageszeitung. The MVG inspectors asked her for a ticket in the 20 meter wide corridor at Sendliger Tor, where the escalators lead down to the platforms. She disagreed and stated that she was not "schwarz... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rules-of-the-Munich-MVG&article_id=293 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Rules-of-the-Munich-MVG&article_id=293 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:40:58 GMT Munich. With the winter sales, the main pedestrian zone in Munich turned into a paradise for bargain hunters. Shops are promising price reductions of up to 80 percent!   The seasonal goods have been reduced already since Christmas, and with the winter sales, the big discount finale has started, reports Muenchener Merkur newspaper. "Two thirds of the shops are participating in WSV (Winterschlussverkauf)," says Bernd Ohlmann of the Bavarian Association of Retailers. Since the discount Law was changed 2001, officially there are no seasonal sales anymore, because their distributors can reduce... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Winter-Sales-Start&article_id=292 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Winter-Sales-Start&article_id=292 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:41:14 GMT Gewürzmühlstraße 380538 München This small Mexican restaurant is tucked away in the quiet side street behind Prinzregentstr and offers a nice selection of Mexican food. The lunch deal consisting of the usual burritos, enschildas and chill con carne is excellent value and the portions are huge, including potatoes wedges, salad and chicken wings for around 7'‚¬. The food is simply flavoured and not as spicy as regular Mexican food tends to be. The layout and decoration is plain and not indicative of the Mexican cuisine the restaurant serves, which on... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pequeno-Mexican-Restaurant-Bar&article_id=291 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pequeno-Mexican-Restaurant-Bar&article_id=291 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:52:26 GMT Kaufingerstr. 1-5 München On the fifth floor of Galeria Kaufhof (the German household department store) is an astonishingly huge restaurant area. The restaurant is divided up into four sections with the modern yet comfortable interior differing fractionally depending on whether you are having a meal or not and what atmosphere you want. The food and drink is self service, except in the more formal restaurant section, arranged in a buffet, upmarket canteen style. The prices are very good value for money and the quality of the hot and cold food... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Galeria-Kaufhof&article_id=290 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Galeria-Kaufhof&article_id=290 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:30:19 GMT Dultstr. 1, Ecke Sendlinger Straße, 80331 München Nigrin is a charming hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the Altstadt, a perfect place to escape the cold, dark winter days. The interior is cosy and intimately decorated in traditional Afghan/Persian style with dark, patterned rugs, traditional colourful glass lanterns, comfy bright cushions and candles, where you have the opportunity to let go and soak up the eastern influences. Somewhat pricey usually, the lunch menu it offers is good value for money at around 7'‚¬. The lunch menu... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nigrin&article_id=289 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Nigrin&article_id=289 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:49:00 GMT Fraunhoferstrasse 280469 München This industrial styled burger restaurant is a little difficult to find, as its unusual decor usually leads to people walking straight past it. On the corner of Müllerstr and Frauenhofstr, this burger joint has a small selection of burgers to choose from. Food is served in nifty baskets as opposed to plates and the burgers partial wrapped to make eating them easier. The food took a while to come, especially given the simple nature of the food. The seating arrangement is squashed and uncomfortable as typical beer garden bench and tables are used. The food... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mc-M%FCllers&article_id=288 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mc-M%FCllers&article_id=288 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:23:52 GMT Tal 16 80331 München The Mexican cocktail bar and restaurant chain Sausalito's slogan is Viel Spaß and it can be said that in the Tal bar, that expectation can be met. The interior is a mixture chic wooden furnishing, with many large beer hall style table and high bar chair ones. The staff were friendly and prompt and were able to advise well on the different cocktails. The crowd is mainly 20 somethings, possibly younger, and it becomes so busy on the weekends, that the bar becomes a makeshift club.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sausalitos-Bar-Tal&article_id=287 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sausalitos-Bar-Tal&article_id=287 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:15:30 GMT Munich. On Monday evening the driver of a Toyota turned into the path of a tram and narrowly avoided serious injury. The fire brigade had to free her from the car. The 36-year-old woman attempted to turn from Westendstraße to Ludwigshafener Straße when the accident happened. The collision destroyed the driver door and the driver was unable to open the door of her car to escape, says Muenchener Merkur. The rescue team opened the door with the help of a hydraulic spreader and freed the 36-year-old from the vehicle. The Toyota was totally destroyed in the collision. Damage to the tram... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Toyota-crashed-into-tram&article_id=286 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Toyota-crashed-into-tram&article_id=286 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:09:58 GMT According to Andreas von Poschinger, a geologist at the State Office for the Environment, several massive rocks weighing many tons fell on a house in Traunstein on Monday evening and killed some of the inhabitants. One of the rocks was particularly large, approaching the size of a bus, reports Die Tageszeitung. The house was nearly completely buried under the rocks. As von Poschinger said on Tuesday, an estimated weight of the smaller chunks would approximate 250 tons. The collapsed building was standing in a wooded area near some cliffs, right next door to the Schlossbrauerei Stein.  Two other houses remained undamaged. The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traunstein%3A-Huge-Rock-Destroys-House&article_id=285 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Traunstein%3A-Huge-Rock-Destroys-House&article_id=285 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:19:22 GMT The unknown man whose laptop triggered an explosives detection alarm at Munich Airport last Wednesday slipped past the Federal Police two more times. Earlier it was suspected that he flew away when the detection alarm went on. Now, the authorities are convinced that he did not want to escape. The Upper Bavarian Government spokesman Henry Schuster said to the Muenchener Metkur that the stranger with the laptop went through security checks like all the other passengers a couple more times. This can be seen on video recordings. After the security check of the laptop was done for the first time, he calmly... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Airport-Security-Problems&article_id=284 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Airport-Security-Problems&article_id=284 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:35:43 GMT It should have been the first party in a Munich subway. A spontaneous meet up was organized through the Internet to start a party on Friday evening on a U-Bahn train, reports die Sueddeutsche Zeitung. 300 - 400 young people arrived at the Giselastraße U-Bahn station on Friday night. However the party apparently caused a lot of trouble and was stopped by the police. A few party-goers played around with fire extinguishers and turned-off the ceiling fluorescent lights in the subway train. Two trains of the U6 line were forced to stand still; the estimated damage caused amounted to around 1000... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-Stop-U-Bahn-Party&article_id=283 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Police-Stop-U-Bahn-Party&article_id=283 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:32:24 GMT Lenggries - there was a fatal accident on the B13, south of Munich: a crash occurred on Friday morning and the driver of the venhicle was trapped in his car. A 35-year-old man from Landkreis, Bad Tolz, died, says TZ. The accident occurred at about 5:45am. A car had crossed the central reservation and rammed another car on the passenger side. The 35-year-old, who was sitting in the passenger seat was trapped. The drivers of both cars were badly injured. The details of how the accident happened are still unclear and police are investigating. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-%2835%29-killed-in-car-accident&article_id=282 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Man-%2835%29-killed-in-car-accident&article_id=282 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:00:53 GMT Munich - A fingerprint will soon be enough to pay at Rewe. In a Köln-Hürth Rewe affiliate they are testing new technology. It is one of Germany's first '€œbiometric payment procedures," they claim at Rewe. "If it will be accepted by our customers, we plan to introduce the nationwide practice of biometric payment," says Rewe spokesman Andreas Krà¤mer to Die Tageszeitung. To pay with a fingerprint you need to scan a finger and let your debit card with bank details be read once. The contract regulates that the data will not... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Payment-with-fingerprint-by-REWE&article_id=281 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Payment-with-fingerprint-by-REWE&article_id=281 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:51:45 GMT Police quizzed English football star Wayne Rooney over claims he spat at a photographer while leaving a London restaurant with his wife Colleen. A third party reported the Manchester United player for spitting at a photographer at the restaurant. Rooney met with police on Wednesday July 30, says Bild. A police spokesman said: "We can confirm that the police are examining a third party statement after a photographer was spat at on Tuesday evening on Hanway Street. A 22-year-old man was questioned. He was not taken into custody. The investigation is continuing." Rooney may receive a fine although... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wayne-Rooney-Spitting-Incident-Investigated&article_id=280 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Wayne-Rooney-Spitting-Incident-Investigated&article_id=280 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:55:15 GMT The 34-year-old golfer has seen his career and earnings plummet following the infamous car crash incident and the subsequent admission he had cheated on his wife, Elin Nordegren. Tiger Woods has gone into a clinic for sex addiction treatment as his scandal-hit life continues. Sex addiction will be treated in the same way as any other addiction - rehabilitation, group therapy and looking into the psyche. Tiger has reportedly been at the Meadows since the end of December. The 'sex cure' lasts for five weeks. "He should be out by Valentine's Day or thereabouts", a sex therapist who has been... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tiger-Woods-getting-treatment-at-sex-clinic&article_id=279 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Tiger-Woods-getting-treatment-at-sex-clinic&article_id=279 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:48:55 GMT People who consume high amounts of caffeine each day are more likely to suffer occasional headaches than those with low caffeine consumption, a team of researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) reports in a study recently published in the Journal of Headache Pain. It is also reported that low caffeine consumption was associated with a greater likelihood of chronic headaches, defined as headaches for 14 or more days each month. The relationship between caffeine consumption and headache provides no relief to headache sufferers wondering... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Does-coffee-cause-or-prevents-headaches%3F&article_id=278 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Does-coffee-cause-or-prevents-headaches%3F&article_id=278 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:36:14 GMT In the Munich Regional Court the trial of Alexandra S. has begun. She is accused of having killed her two children straight after their birth, reports Die Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper. According to the prosecutor, the 39 year old retail clerk let her 1995 and 2009-born children die immediately after birth, when she left them totally without care. The social situation of the mother of a now 18-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter is: divorced; in 1996 her drug-addicted sister committed suicide; the place in which they later moved in together with her new boyfriend, was almost completely burned out; and in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mother-killed-2-newborn-children&article_id=277 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Mother-killed-2-newborn-children&article_id=277 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:26:38 GMT For years Munich Hofbrà¤uhaus has advertised globally using the face of a pretty waitress - however it has emerged that she had absolutely no idea about this. The young waitress from the Oktoberfest was the radiant face of Hofbrauhaus' worldwide advertising campaign. Sylvia Mützel was on huge billboards in New York, Las Vegas and Shanghai, says Die Sueddeutsche Zeitung. A cousin of her husband coincidentally had discovered the portrait of Sylvia outside the Hofbrauhaus in Shanghai last year. Now the young woman is pursuing Hofbrà¤uhaus through the courts for compensation for illegally using her image without her permission. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Brewery%27s-Secret-Face&article_id=276 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Brewery%27s-Secret-Face&article_id=276 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:58:06 GMT The background lighting provided in a room has an influence on how we taste wine. This is the result of a survey conducted by researchers at the Institute of Psychology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. Several sub-surveys were conducted in which about 500 participants were asked how they liked a particular wine and how much they would pay for it. It was found that the same wine was rated higher when exposed to red or blue ambient light rather than green or white light, reports ScienceDaily. The survey showed, among other things, that the test wine was perceived as being... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ambient-lighting-influences-how-wine-tastes&article_id=275 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Ambient-lighting-influences-how-wine-tastes&article_id=275 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:36:10 GMT Listening to an iPod while working out feels like second nature to many people, but University of Alberta researcher Bill Hodgetts says we need to consider the volume levels in our earphones while doing sports. His research has found that exercising in a gym often prompts people to turn up the volume to potentially unsafe levels for the ear, according to ScienceDaily. It isn't the listening level alone that's risky, it's how long a person listens at that level. What Hodgetts found is that almost half of his study participants listened for a length of time during exercise that put them at risk... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Going-to-the-Gym-Shouldn%27t-Be-a-Workout-for-Your-Eardrums&article_id=274 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Going-to-the-Gym-Shouldn%27t-Be-a-Workout-for-Your-Eardrums&article_id=274 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:27:17 GMT If you find video games a struggle, it could be to do with the size of certain parts of your brain, a study suggests. According to BBC News, US researchers found they could predict how well an amateur player might perform on a game by measuring the volume of key sections of the brain. A multi-disciplinary team from the University of Illinois, the University of Pittsburgh and Massachusetts Institute of Technology recruited 39 adults who had spent less than three hours each week playing video games in the previous two years. They had to play one of two versions of a specially developed... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Study%3A-video-game-success-may-be-in-the-mind&article_id=273 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Study%3A-video-game-success-may-be-in-the-mind&article_id=273 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:17:54 GMT Wednesday at around 15:30, Munich airport experienced a bomb scare at Terminal 2. Police confirmed to N-TV that a man carrying a laptop triggered an explosives detection alarm. When his laptop was requested to be run through the detector for a second time to confirm the presence of explosives, the man left the security area unauthorised and unchallenged. As a precaution Terminal 2 was sealed off while a search was conducted to locate the man. At this stage he has neither been found nor identified and as yet there is no confirmation that the laptop did in fact contain any explosive materials.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bomb-Alert-Shuts-Munich-Airport&article_id=272 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bomb-Alert-Shuts-Munich-Airport&article_id=272 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:30:55 GMT Munich - Who has the most beautiful facade of the city?  This question is asked during an annual competition. However, there is a prerequisite for participating buildings. Munich's house facades have competed in a beauty contest against each other since 1970, reports Die Tageszeitung. In "Facade Competition" it is preferred that participants are of an advanced age: houses must be built before 1960. The jury commends exemplary renovations and restorations. This year 19 winners were selected, five received an award of 500 euros and a certificate.   http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-annual-facade-makeover-competition&article_id=271 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-annual-facade-makeover-competition&article_id=271 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:38:40 GMT Munich - the owner of a python was not too afraid of his pet when it was still in his terrarium. But on Tuesday evening the snake escaped into his flat on Romanstraße. The reptile, about 1 meter in length, slipped from his owner's grasp after taking it out of the terrarium. Since he no longer was able to catch the pet himself, he called the fire department. Two firefighters were able to capture the animal quickly and wanted to hand it over to its owner again, but he no longer wanted the reptile to be in his house.  The... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Python-Owner-Terrified-of-Pet&article_id=270 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Python-Owner-Terrified-of-Pet&article_id=270 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:25:48 GMT Michael Schumacher is well into his preparations for his Formula 1 return '€“ and he has no doubt who to thank for his amazing comeback. The seven-time F1 world champion is in Jerez in Spain, and this week he has been training as never before. Schumacher turned 41 only 12 days ago but one thing is clear '€“ in the new season he will be more physically fit than most of his rivals who are up to 20 years younger than him. Yesterday he revealed in Jerez: "In our long term planning we have a clear aim: I want to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Michael-Schumacher-preparing-for-his-comeback&article_id=269 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Michael-Schumacher-preparing-for-his-comeback&article_id=269 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:34:45 GMT There was trouble at training for Bayern Munich as two of the team's star players were involved in a scuffle. Arjen Robben (25) grabbed Philipp Lahm (26) around the neck following a challenge involving the pair. "Everything is normal. That's what happens during training", said Robben to Bild. And the Bundesliga has been warned - this kind of training ground row tends to spur a team on to play well. Midfielder Mark van Bommel: said "There is a very good atmosphere in the team." http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Trouble-at-training-for-Bayern-Munich&article_id=268 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Trouble-at-training-for-Bayern-Munich&article_id=268 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:15:30 GMT Complaints were upheld about a Reed recruitment website commercial, which had an angry boss speaking in German. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it could cause serious offence to some listeners and was found to be offensive because it used a negative stereotype, reports BBC News. The ad used a German speaker, rather than someone speaking English, to portray the boss as 'a bit of a tyrant' and the humour derived from a stereotype at the expense of German people. The advert was found to have breached rules governing good taste and must not be broadcast again in its current... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-%27tyrant%27-radio-advert-was-banned&article_id=267 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-%27tyrant%27-radio-advert-was-banned&article_id=267 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:08:50 GMT Leading US magazine Time has acclaimed Angela Merkel as '€˜Frau Europa' in its latest European edition. The German leader was described in the publication as the "emboldened leader of Europe's most populous nation and most powerful economy".  She got high praise for crisis management, popularity and energy. But at the same time there are taxation disagreements, health controversy, CSU against FDP, both against the CDU and a constant back and forth '€“ the coalition leaders seem to have made a false start. As Spigel Online notes, the key problem '€“ big reforms in tax and health have been promised for 2011, but... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Time-names-Merkel-as-%22Frau-Europa%22&article_id=266 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Time-names-Merkel-as-%22Frau-Europa%22&article_id=266 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:55:11 GMT The trial of John Demjanjuk in Munich may not be Germany's last major war crimes prosecution. Authorities are investigating Samuel K., 88, a retired German civil servant accused of being a death camp guard in World War II and of helping to kill at least 430,000 Jews, reports Spiegel Online. Germany may stage a further spectacular Holocaust trial in addition to the one currently taking place in Munich against alleged SS helper John Demjanjuk. Samuel K., a former member of staff in the West German Ministry for Regional and City Planning, was born in 1921 in the Soviet... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Possibile-New-War-Crimes-Trial&article_id=265 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Possibile-New-War-Crimes-Trial&article_id=265 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:40:33 GMT An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells, scientists have shown. Tests by a team at the Cork Cancer Research Centre show it can destroy gullet cancer cells in the lab. The chemical - curcumin - for a long time has been thought to have healing powers. Its natural compounds have the potential to treat faulty cells that have become cancerous and scientists suspect that curcumin might have therapeutic value.  According to BBC News this research opens up the possibility that natural chemicals found in turmeric could be developed into new treatments for... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Yellow-curry-spice-can-kill-off-cancer-cells&article_id=264 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Yellow-curry-spice-can-kill-off-cancer-cells&article_id=264 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:26:11 GMT Researchers suggest women who rate themselves as pretty display a war-like streak when fighting battles to get their own way. The findings appear in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reports BBC News. In the study, the women who believed they were good looking were more likely to respond angrily in disputes than those who rated themselves as less attractive. Attractive women also had higher expectations of what they deserved. "These findings were interesting but should be interpreted with caution as this was a small study on a very limited sample group so it is not possible to generalize"... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Attractive-Women-Respond-Angrily-in-Disputes&article_id=263 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Attractive-Women-Respond-Angrily-in-Disputes&article_id=263 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:15:20 GMT A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids helps keep the DNA of heart patients from unraveling, which may help explain why fish oil is so beneficial after a heart attack, said Reuters. Cardiologists have known for a long time now that omega-3 fish oil seems to be beneficial for patients with coronary heart disease. What has not been clear is why fish oil is so beneficial. Dr. Ramin Farzaneh-Far of the University of California, San Francisco, decided to look at a new mechanism by which omega-3 fatty acids might work. "We found a very clear association that increasing levels of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Study%3A-fish-oil-protects-against-cellular-aging&article_id=262 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Study%3A-fish-oil-protects-against-cellular-aging&article_id=262 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:01:43 GMT A simple eye test might be able to detect Alzheimer's and other diseases before symptoms develop, according to UK scientists. The research, which is published in the journal, Cell Death and Disease, could enable scientists to overcome the difficulty of investigating what is happening inside the brains of those with Alzheimer's. The technique uses fluorescent markers which attach to dying cells which can be seen in the retina and give an early indication of brain cell death, reports BBC UK. The research has been carried out on mice, but human trials are planned. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Alzheimer%27s-Research&article_id=261 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Alzheimer%27s-Research&article_id=261 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:50:39 GMT There is a worrying lack of safety data on electronic cigarettes, despite their growing popularity with the public. 'E-cigarettes' look real, but are battery-powered and typically made of stainless steel. Users can inhale nicotine without tar, tobacco or carbon monoxide. Retailers argue e-cigarettes are a healthy alternative to the real thing but some studies have raised safety fears, says BBC News. The Department of Health is not aware of any evidence about the long-term safety of e-cigarettes and, as such, would suggest that consumers exercise caution. In the UK, it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes as a "quit smoking" aid. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Safety-Issues-of-E-cigarettes&article_id=260 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Safety-Issues-of-E-cigarettes&article_id=260 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:45:18 GMT Munich Olympic Park was overfilled at the first stop of the Red Bull Crashed Ice 2010 World Cup on Saturday. 50 000 spectators came to see the spectacular ice show. Participants from 20 nations competed for the title - the victor was Martin Nifnecker from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, informs Munchen TV. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Red-Bull-Crashed-Ice-2010-World-Cup-in-Munich&article_id=259 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Red-Bull-Crashed-Ice-2010-World-Cup-in-Munich&article_id=259 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:36:33 GMT Munich. The sell-off of the Karstadt store has begun. During the insolvency, the company and union negotiate the future of nearly 100 employees, and the store is separated from its goods. The shelves should be emptied by 31st of March. Then, according to current planning, the store will be closed. The sell-off action will proceed floor by floor and will intensify to mid-March, reported the Karstadt CEO deputy Alfred Ament to Die Tageszeitung newspaper. The sale began from the fourth floor with consumer electronics, then next came lights, calendar and table linen. Materials, curtains and home accessories are next on... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Karstadt-sale-has-began&article_id=258 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Karstadt-sale-has-began&article_id=258 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:17:32 GMT A Bavarian-style bar in Sydney's historic center has found its recipe for success: liter-sized beer steins, dirndl-clad servers, and plenty of something Germans are admittedly less well-known for - fun. At the Loewenbraeu Keller in Sydney, the staff are conspicuous, running around in traditional Bavarian outfits. The men wear leather trousers and the women have "Dirndl" on. This includes the bar's manager, German immigrant Reinhard Wurtz, who claims that it is the Loewenbraeu Keller's loyalty to Bavarian tradition that has proven to be a formula for success. "We are the biggest authentic Bavarian restaurant outside of Germany," said Wurtz in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-Bar-in-Sydney-gets-Popular&article_id=256 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bavarian-Bar-in-Sydney-gets-Popular&article_id=256 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:40:17 GMT Germany's Medical Association has called for a public debate on the state of the German health care system. They say a secret rationing of health care is taking place as doctors struggle to meet demand. German doctors are not always able to provide patients with the care they need due to financial constraints, according to medical chiefs in the country. The issue was raised following comments made by Joerg-Dietrich Hoppe, President of the German Medical Association, in an interview with the Sunday edition of the German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper. Hoppe said it was time to talk about a possible... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Health-Care-Prioritizing-Problem&article_id=255 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Health-Care-Prioritizing-Problem&article_id=255 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:29:28 GMT Barack Obama and his dramatic ascent to power has inspired a raft of books and articles. Now a German musical is set to pay an all-singing, all-dancing tribute to the world's most powerful man. Wearing a knitted cardigan and crooning into his microphone, Barack Obama paces around the stage, wooing Michelle with a love song. In another number, now clad in a suit, Jimmie Wilson who plays Obama, struts up and down, clasping his mike and leading a euphoric gospel chorus of "Yes We Can." These two scenes are part of an unusual new musical called "Hope!" which premiered in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Barack-Obama-Musical-in-Frankfurt-am-Main&article_id=254 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Barack-Obama-Musical-in-Frankfurt-am-Main&article_id=254 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:19:16 GMT The German Government and German aid organizations are providing immediate help and support to the people of Haiti in response to the devastating earthquake there. The Federal Foreign Office made available one million euros for emergency humanitarian aid, and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development made available 500,000 euros in emergency food aid on January 13, the day after the earthquake struck. The food aid will be provided through the local GTZ, the federally owned partner for development with operations in more than 130 countries. Chancellor Angela Merkel, in expressing her condolences to Haitian President René Préval, said... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Aid-for-Haiti&article_id=253 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Aid-for-Haiti&article_id=253 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:00:23 GMT Two partners in Germany's ruling coalition have been accused of accepting large donations from the hotel industry in return for tax breaks. Germany's business-friendly Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the conservative Christian Social Union (CSU) came under fire on Monday for accepting large donations from the hotel industry, which critics say is linked to political support for major tax breaks, says Deutsche Welle. The opposition Social Democratic Party (SPD) say there is a connection between a 1.1 million euro ($1.6 million) contribution from a hotel company and a major tax break for hotel accommodation which was pushed through... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Two-governing-parties-hit-by-donations-scandal&article_id=252 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Two-governing-parties-hit-by-donations-scandal&article_id=252 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:56:28 GMT Germany's newspaper and magazine publisher associations, the VDZ and BDZV, have filed a complaint with the country's Federal Cartel Office against US internet giant Google. Germany's Cartel Office is also dealing with two other complaints against Google: one from a social-networking site for shoppers, Ciao, which is owned by Microsoft, and one from an online maps company, Euro-Cities, reports Deutsche Welle. The German publisher associations have previously complained that Google profits from their online content without offering them a fair share of advertising revenue. Although details as to the exact nature of the complaint have not yet been released, the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-news-publishers-file-complaint-against-Google&article_id=251 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-news-publishers-file-complaint-against-Google&article_id=251 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:48:35 GMT "Women have changed. They no longer want to see interchangeable, faceless models on the pages of their magazines," Brigitte's editor-in-chief Brigitte Huber told SPIEGEL ONLINE. "They want to see real women. We want to respond to that by showing real women, women who have a profession and who are prepared to give their ages." Indeed, the amateur models in the January issue reflect the diversity that Huber says the magazine is trying to show. They range in ages from 20 to 45 and work as artists, receptionists, teachers and restaurateurs. "Beauty has many faces," says Huber. Brigitte is one of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Women%27s-Magazine-No-Longer-Shows-Models&article_id=250 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Women%27s-Magazine-No-Longer-Shows-Models&article_id=250 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:14:13 GMT The industry which has shaped the history and culture of Germany's Ruhr area for over 200 years is in decline. Unemployment is high, and many factories, warehouses and hangers lie empty. If the region is to survive, it must reinvent itself, said Fritz Pleitgen to Deutsche Welle. A former director general of the western German broadcaster WDR, which serves the state of Northrhine-Westfalia where the Ruhr area is located, and former president of the European Broadcasting Union, Pleitgen is the man behind the region's 2010 Culture Capital program. "We are working hard to get rid of the old image of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=2010-Culture-Capital-Ruhr-Program&article_id=249 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=2010-Culture-Capital-Ruhr-Program&article_id=249 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:56:53 GMT The German film The White Ribbon, directed by Michael Haneke, about strange incidents in a small village on the eve of World War I, has won the prize for best foreign-language film at the 67th Golden Globe awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Last year the German black-and-white film won the Golden Palm award at the Cannes Film Festival and the European Film Prize, reports Deutsche Welle. "The White Ribbon" was filmed in eastern and northern Germany and tells the story of guilt, repression and the roots of evil set in Germany just before World War... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-film-%22White-Ribbon%22-wins-Golden-Globe&article_id=248 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-film-%22White-Ribbon%22-wins-Golden-Globe&article_id=248 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:47:23 GMT Munich, Sunday, 5 o'clock: A 19-year-old student called up a taxi in Pasing and wanted it to take her to Kultfabrik at Ostbahnhof. On the way she complained that she had not enough money to pay for such a long journey (about 20 euro). The driver in turn made a proposal: "We can sort the matter differently!" He quickly made it clear: breasts instead of cash, reports TZ.  The 19-year-old refused to do this at the start. Then she agreed and let him grab her breasts by placing his hand under her blouse. When the driver, took her hand and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Taxi-Driver-Assualts-Student&article_id=247 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Taxi-Driver-Assualts-Student&article_id=247 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:20:25 GMT Munich manager Dirk von Poschinger-Camphausen has been shot dead. The body of the 36-year-old had 10-13 shot wounds, police said on Monday. The manager was reported missing last Thursday by his wife, says Muenchener Merkur. The investment manager from Bogenhausen and father of two children was murdered by thieves. They probably aimed to steal his car. Poschinger advertised his new top-equipped Audi A8 TDI quattro for sale on the Internet - for the relatively low price of 53,999 euros. He also gave personal information about himself: his name, contact details and even his home address. This offer is likely to... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Manager-Shot-Dead&article_id=246 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Manager-Shot-Dead&article_id=246 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:01:36 GMT Science-fiction blockbuster "Avatar" took top honours at the 67th Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best picture and director to cement its status as an Oscars front-runner. Hollywood icon Meryl Streep scooped a record seventh Golden Globe win for her portrayal of television chef Julia Child in "Julie & Julia." The acting awards saw popular honors going to veterans Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock.  Bullock took best drama actress prize for her portrayal of an inspirational mentor in "The Blind Side." Bridges, 60, won the best drama actor prize for his portrayal of a washed up country singer in... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Golden-Globe-Awards&article_id=245 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Golden-Globe-Awards&article_id=245 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:07:25 GMT The Mini, the quintessentially British car that became a style icon of the 1960s, is now more popular in the United States than in the UK, where it is made. Ian Robertson, a member of the board of BMW, which bought the Mini's operations in 1994 as part of the Rover Group and revived the brand in 2001, said that 45,000 Minis were sold in the US last year, compared with 39,000 in the UK. "The US is now our biggest market," he told the Times  at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. After record sales in 2008,... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Mini-Dominating-American-Market&article_id=244 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=The-Mini-Dominating-American-Market&article_id=244 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:51:53 GMT The German government has no plans to levy taxes on banks, similar to those proposed by US president Barack Obama to recollect funds given to save US banks from collapsing following the financial crisis, states DNA India. Pointing out the differences between Germany and the United States in their involvement in rescuing their financial institutions, German chancellor Angela Merkel said she saw no need for Germany to follow suit. However, if any steps were to be taken in this area, then they have to be worked out and implemented on an international level, she said to DNA. Germany... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany-Not-Imposing-Tax-on-Bailed-out-Banks&article_id=243 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany-Not-Imposing-Tax-on-Bailed-out-Banks&article_id=243 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:38:14 GMT What irritates conservatives in her conservative party about Ursula von der Leyen is that she possesses what in modern Europe passes for impeccable conservative credentials: She is married, says grace every evening and has seven children.So when this popular minister complements the father to care for children, or taps her bottom when asked by the Munich newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung what body part she looks at first in a man, it is that much harder to attack her. Ms. von der Leyen, 51 is concerned about difficulties in German families and trying to find solutions for them. In... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany%27s-labor-minister-portait&article_id=242 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Germany%27s-labor-minister-portait&article_id=242 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:29:12 GMT A team of scientists has developed an application for cell phones that would help save power by showing the energy consumption of individual devices in the household. The application was recently unveiled at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Informational Technology (FIT) in Sankt Augustin, Germany, says Zeenews. The basis for this program is the "Hydra" middleware developed by the institute which is extended by an energy protocol. The middleware reduces the workload of programmers. In Hydra's case, it is reduced by administering the communication between devices. Each device is given a power plogg, which is a small adapter located between... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cell-Phone-Can-Help-Save-Energy&article_id=241 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Cell-Phone-Can-Help-Save-Energy&article_id=241 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:09:02 GMT German athletes swept the podium in the men's and women's events this weekend at a World Cup luge competition in Oberhof, Germany. Tatjana Hufner won the women's race in 1:25.936, followed by Anke Wischnewski and Natalie Geisenberger. In the men's race, Andi Langenhan won gold (1:31.383), ahead of Johannes Ludwig and Jan-Armin Eichhorn. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=World-Cup-Luge-Competition---Success-for-Germany&article_id=240 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=World-Cup-Luge-Competition---Success-for-Germany&article_id=240 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:57:27 GMT A manuscript story of Isaac Newton's famous encounter with an apple has been posted to the web. An 18th-century account of how a falling piece of fruit helped Isaac Newton develop the theory of gravity has been published, making scans of the fragile paper manuscript widely available to the public for the first time. Newton's encounter with an apple ranks among science's most celebrated anecdotes; Britain's Royal Society said to AP it was making the documents available online from Monday 18th January. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Story-Of-Newton%27s-Encounter-With-Apple-Goes-Online&article_id=239 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Story-Of-Newton%27s-Encounter-With-Apple-Goes-Online&article_id=239 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:46:28 GMT US Internet company AOL announced on Tuesday, 12.01.10 that it intends to close its French and German offices as part of a worldwide round of job cuts. "A plan to close offices in France was presented to staff on Monday," an AOL spokesman told AFP. AOL France, which has around 100 employees, "will fulfill its commitments toward its clients, employees and suppliers," the spokesman said. In Germany, AOL will close its offices in Hamburg, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich, cutting 140 jobs, another spokesman said. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=AOL-plans-to-close-German-and-French-offices&article_id=238 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=AOL-plans-to-close-German-and-French-offices&article_id=238 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:33:59 GMT German auto parts and weapons maker Rheinmetall AG and truck manufacturer MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG said Tuesday they were teaming up to produce wheeled military vehicles, reports Associated Press. The joint company, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH, will provide "complete solutions in the market for military wheeled vehicles, covering the entire range of armored and unarmored transport, command and role-specific vehicles for the international armed forces," the two companies said.Under the contract signed by the two companies, Rheinmetall will have a stake of 51 percent and MAN 49 percent in the new company, which will be headquartered in Munich. The plan... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=MAN-and-Rheinmetall-together-form-a-new-company&article_id=237 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=MAN-and-Rheinmetall-together-form-a-new-company&article_id=237 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:25:08 GMT German industrial orders returned to weak growth in November as increasing domestic demand in Europe's biggest economy balanced out a dip in foreign orders, official data showed by the Federal Statistical Office on Thursday. Still, the improvement was below expectations - and new figures also showed a larger-than-expected decline in retail sales in November, underlining the risk to spending in Germany as unemployment increases. "The recovery process has lost dynamism at present," an Economy Ministry statement said. Economists had expected a 1.5 percent rise in industrial orders for November. But the slowing growth "does not mean an abrupt end of... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Federal-Statistical-Office-industrial-news&article_id=236 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=German-Federal-Statistical-Office-industrial-news&article_id=236 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:17:54 GMT MUNICH - Bayern Munich's chairman says the Bundesliga club would like to give Franck Ribery a long-term contract extension, although he doesn't know if the France star winger will accept it. Rummenigge told the TZ newspaper Friday that the club was willing to invest a lot to keep Ribery. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Bayern's goal is to keep Ribery despite interest from other clubs in signing him. Ribery's contract expires at the end of the next season. The winger has been linked with several top European clubs. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Munich-wants-to-keep-Ribery&article_id=235 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bayern-Munich-wants-to-keep-Ribery&article_id=235 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:08:06 GMT Oil company Shell and Malaysia's state-owned Petronas oil company signed a contract on Sunday to work on Iraq's giant Majnoon oil field. In December, Shell and Petronas beat a rival bid from France's Total and China's CNPC to develop the 12.6bn barrel field in southern Iraq. The field currently produces 46,000 barrels per day. Shell and Petronas have pledged to increase that output to 1.8 million barrels per day. The deal was signed at Iraq's Oil Ministry in the presence of Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani and Mounir Bouaziz, an executive of Shell Gas and Power, as reported by the BBC.... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Shell-and-Petronas-get-Iraq-Oil-Field&article_id=234 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Shell-and-Petronas-get-Iraq-Oil-Field&article_id=234 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:46:09 GMT A Greek prisoner who is jailed in Greece, used a bomb threat at Munich Hauptbahnhof station to try and secure his release from prison on Monday, 11.01. Although explosive experts could find nothing dangerous there, it was a legitimate bomb threat that had to be taken seriously, confirmed the Munich prosecutor's office on Thursday to Muenchen-TV. The alleged bomb alert at Munich main train station was a more serious threat than was previously assumed.  Police managed to open the locker in question where the alleged device was supposed to have been planted and found a burning candle, which showed the... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bomb-Hoax-at-Hauptbahnhof&article_id=233 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Bomb-Hoax-at-Hauptbahnhof&article_id=233 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:11:35 GMT The Munich S-Bahn should have being running on time after the holidays, however that is not the case. Since Monday, particularly in the rush hours, almost all trains were 5-15 minutes late. Alone on Thursday morning at about 10 clock nearly 30 suburban trains were delayed. A railway spokesperson said to TZ: "We have had massive problems with points malfunction and an emergency campaign." The new line constructions cause additional problems. The S-Bahn management are currently analyzing the problems to find the reasons for the delays and asking passengers for more patience. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S-Bahn-Delay-Problems&article_id=232 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S-Bahn-Delay-Problems&article_id=232 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:00:58 GMT Munich - As tax inspector, 48-year old Alfons G. was close to the top of the career ladder in the Munich tax office. But now he stands to lose it alll. He is accused of sexual harassment of young female civil servants on probation. In the administrative court he is fighting for his job, reports Muenchener Merkur .The regional civil service want to get rid of him in any case as "the trust was totally destroyed" they said in a statement to Muenchener Merkur. Five victims, all women from 20 to 27 years had complained about the tax inspector. Some... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sexual-Harrassment-at-Tax-Office&article_id=231 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Sexual-Harrassment-at-Tax-Office&article_id=231 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:06:16 GMT Munich. For many months Bavarian students have being demanding free of charge study in Bavarian Universities and more decisive power in the higher education bodies. Similar student associations already exist in many regions in Germany. These associations give students more power in participation of the creation of the study schedules and the distribution of budget funds, reports Sueddeutsche Zeitung. The painful subject of study fees was another point of the students' protest on Wednesday, 13.01. The demonstration in Munich moved from Sendlinger Tor in the direction of Odeonsplatz. In front of the building of the Education Ministry students whistled and... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Protests-in-Munich&article_id=230 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Student-Protests-in-Munich&article_id=230 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:22:48 GMT Lenggries. Because of the breakdown of a cable car in the Upper Bavarian Lenggries on Tuesday, about 60 people were stuck for two and a half hours in their gondolas. A mechanical problem in a gondola caused three gondolas at Brauneck to crash into one another triggering an emergency stop, reports Taz. Shortly after midday, all the passengers were on solid ground again and noone was injured. Several of the rescue helicopters had been requested. In addition, mountain rescue with about 30 helpers, the Bavarian Red Cross including an ambulance, fire brigade and about 60 policemen were called out. Already... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lenggries-Cable-Car-Breakdown&article_id=229 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Lenggries-Cable-Car-Breakdown&article_id=229 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:23:05 GMT Haar / Munich. A 79-year-old man from Haar (a district of Munich) accidentally put 15000 euros in the general waste bin. The man turned to the police on Tuesday, reports Taz. When moving flat he placed an envelope with the cash on the wrong pile and threw away the entire stack. The city official authorities stated that the garbage was not emptied that day, but the 79-year-old was unlucky, the needed bin had been already emptied on Saturday and the garbage from it was burned the same day in an incinerator. http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Throws-15K-in-Garbage&article_id=228 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Throws-15K-in-Garbage&article_id=228 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:57:49 GMT Munich - Who falls down in a tram and injured, has no automatic right for damages sustained, states TZ. According to a rule of the court of Munich, each passenger is himself responsible to hold on in the tram/train and to watch that he does not fall. However, there are some exceptions - and in such cases, the operator must pay the costs of pain and suffering. So, it can not be expected everytime from a passenger that he holds onto something. While getting into a full tram, for example, there is time lapse until everyone stands safely. Also by... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Do-Not-Fall-in-a-Tram&article_id=227 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Do-Not-Fall-in-a-Tram&article_id=227 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:01:32 GMT Wolfratshausen / Geretsried - The planned extension of S7 is postponed again. An analysis of the agency Vieregg / Roessler must be improved in some respects, reports Tageszeutung. So, for example, Vieregg / Roessler had to revise the statement, that in principle it is possible to direct the transport of goods for Geretsried chemical companies on the S-Bahn way, because industrial railways must not be crossed with highways - which would have been the case in Geretsried. The proposal by the experts to increase Königsdorfer Straße comes for Wolfratshausen not in question. "Not acceptable," was the verdict of city counselor... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S7--Extension%3A-Appraiser-Should-Make-Improvements&article_id=226 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=S7--Extension%3A-Appraiser-Should-Make-Improvements&article_id=226 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:39:57 GMT Despite financial difficulties, Munich city council will begin new projects in 2010 and invest a total of 660 million euros. There will be new day care centers, an extended U3 to Moosach, a new bear enclosure in the zoo, and more investment in the look of the city, reports Abendzeitung. Children: In 2010, 15 nurseries with 775 children places and 225 hostels places finished. Cost: 33 million euros. In addition, over 900 new nursery places in 24 other institutions will be created.Cycling: Munich is indeed a city of cyclists (with a share of 14 per cent)... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=City-Planning-in-Munich-for-2010&article_id=225 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=City-Planning-in-Munich-for-2010&article_id=225 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:28:42 GMT MUNICH, Germany. The first Oktoberfest was held 200 years ago - for its anniversary this year, the city is planning a nostalgic Oktoberfest on the southern part of the Theresienwiese and plans to charge an admission. So far no one has paid for the Oktoberfest or the tent entrance. However worldwide, whether it in San Francisco, the U.S.A., Ontario, Canada or in Blumenau, southern Brazil, the entry to Oktoberfest will not be free. For the 200th anniversary 2010 tourists are expected to pay four euros Oktoberfest fee - but only for a limited area in the southern part. The nostalgic... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-200th-Anniversary&article_id=224 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Oktoberfest-200th-Anniversary&article_id=224 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:37:57 GMT Financial crisis arrives in  Munich: according to an article in the Sueddeutsche Zeitung the city debtor and insolvency advice office has to deal now with much more requests than in previous years. When earlier their clients were mostly social help recipients and unemployed who were in debt, today the poverty has increasingly reached people from the middle and upper classes. From January to September 2009 in Bavaria, there were in total 10,564 bankruptcies and "other debtors". The term "other debtors" means an individual as a consumer or former self-employed. People easily fall into a debt trap. As a... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Financial-Crisis-Reaches-Munich&article_id=223 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Financial-Crisis-Reaches-Munich&article_id=223 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:27:20 GMT Munich places a lot of hope to host the Olympic Winter Games in 2018. Among companies applying to be the "National Sponsor" are sports goods manufacturer Adidas and Siemens. The application authority has identified the financial needs for their campaign to be 30 million euro reports Sueddeutsche Zeitung.  With the money from Adidas, the company has now an application of 17 million euros and with an appropriate proportion of Siemens sponsorship the application authority will be close to two thirds of the needed sum. To possess the title of "national sponsor" for an event like the Olympics carries a lot... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Olympic-2018-National-Sponsor-Choice&article_id=222 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Munich-Olympic-2018-National-Sponsor-Choice&article_id=222 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:06:24 GMT Ramersdorf: a 78-year-old pensioner was tricked by a thief for several hundred euros. On Tuesday about 12.30pm, a 78-year-old pensioner from Ramersdorf was returning back from shopping to her apartment when the incident occurred. As she reached her house door, a man approached claiming to have to measure out her apartment, as reported by Munchen TV. After she let the stranger into her flat, he sent the old woman to the bathroom to check the water taps. Only after the man had left her flat, did the pensioner notice that the stranger had stolen cash and jewelery to a total... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Conned-at-Home&article_id=38 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Pensioner-Conned-at-Home&article_id=38 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:19:07 GMT Germany's highest court has ruled that keeping Sunday a day of rest benefits everyone. The complaint against Sunday shopping was filed by leaders of both Protestant and Catholic churches, who argued that the German constitution supports the day of rest as important to "spiritual elevation", says Sueddeutsche Zeitung. The labor unions insisted for Sunday as a family day. The ruling is especially disappointing to shopkeepers who find Sundays' opening hours particularly profitable. The Chamber of Commerce scoffs that the court is "out of touch with reality" and argues that eliminating shopping days in a recession doesn't make business sense. Tourists who... http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Shopping-on-Sundays&article_id=37 http://www.themunichtimes.com/news-services/display_article.php?news_title=Shopping-on-Sundays&article_id=37 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:49:08 GMT