How to Enjoy German Beer Gardens | Cheers & Chats

July 12, 2025 | Few things are as synonymous with Bavaria as its legendary beer gardens - famous the world over for their cosy atmosphere, shady spots and - of course - Bavarian beer. But did you know that beer gardens have been around for more than 200 years? And that guests are even allowed to bring their own food?

Michael Lambert: Are Things Really Bad Everywhere in Europe?

Jun 21, 2025 | In this video, I visit Munich, the capital of Bavaria and the third largest city in Germany.

The German economy has suffered from the ending of gas supplies from Russia and from a decline in sales to China; however, there are few if any signs of economic decline in Munich.

Although I visited on days when the shops were closed, there were plenty of people in the city centre and pubs, restaurants, beer gardens, and beer halls were all very busy.

Although this was only a brief visit to a small part of the centre of the city, it was clear that the German economy will survive and adapt,

Whilst in Munich, I was also able to visit Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, where I filmed another video which can be viewed here.

Two People Killed in Knife Attack in German Park | 10 News First

Jan 22, 2025 | A 28-year-old Afghan man has been arrested after a knife attack in a park in Germany that killed two people including a toddler.

Bavaria's Regional Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann said the adult victim, a 41-year-old passer-by, died while trying to shield a child in a kindergarten group from a man attacking them with a "kitchen knife" in the city of Aschaffenburg around 11:45am on Wednesday.

A two-year-old boy of Moroccan origin was also killed along with three other people wounded, including a 61-year-old man, a child and a teacher, according to officials.

It’s understood the suspect, who had a history of violent behaviour, was undergoing psychiatric treatment.

Bavaria' s Deputy Leader Keeps Job despite Alleged Far-right Extremist Youth | DW News

Sep 4, 2023 | An antisemitism scandal has rocked Germany's biggest state, Bavaria. Its deputy leader Hubert Aiwanger has admitted to carrying an inflammatory leaflet as a teenager - but denied writing it. He's apologised for mistakes made in his youth - and has been allowed to keep his job.

Far-right AfD Expects Significant Gains in Upcoming Bavarian Election | DW News

Jul 28, 2023 | Germany’s biggest state Bavaria is bracing for its local elections. The traditionally conservative region is considered the wealthiest state of all in Germany. Still, the far right Alternative für Deutschland, as in the rest of Germany, is projected to reach a new record share of the vote in the upcoming elections. We went there to the Bavarian city of Straubing to find out why.

DW's political correspondent Benajmin Alvarez-Gruber tells us more on the significance of the AfD's rise in Germany. And we talk to our political correspondent Thomas Sparrow, who reports for us on the AfD's convention in Magdeburg.

Traditional Pork Knuckles - A Typical Oktoberfest Dish from Germany

Pork knuckle is a traditional Bavarian delicacy. Served with potato dumplings, it's a beloved and well-known dish that's synonymous with Bavarian culture around the world. There are, of course, many different recipes. Wolfgang Reithmeier, the head chef at Munich's Hofbräuhaus, shows us how to prepare an authentic Bavarian pork knuckle--and he reveals the secret to making it nice and crispy.

Wartime Economy, Can G7 Stare Down Russia over Ukraine? • FRANCE 24 English

Jun 27, 2022 • Who has got who over a barrel? G7 leaders are pushing the idea of capping the price they pay for Russian oil and gas, effectively forcing Moscow to choose whether to supply at a discount or cut off the revenue stream of its pipelines.

Bavaria Train Crash: At Least Four Killed in German Rail Accident

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Würzburg Stabbings: German Police Investigate Possible Islamist Terror Motive | DW News

Jun 26, 2021 • In Germany, a suspect is in custody after a mass stabbing. Three people died from their wounds and at least five others were seriously injured. Police say they are investigating a possible Islamist terror motive. Witnesses said the man shouted the Islamic phrase "Allahu Akbar."

The attack took place in the southern state of Bavaria - in a plaza in the center of the city of Würzburg. Pedestrians tried to stop the attacker and may have prevented more bloodshed.

The knifeman struck in the historic center of Würzburg, which was crowded with shoppers on a sunny afternoon. Authorities say the attacker was a 24-year-year old Somali man with a history of mental illness. Witnesses said he started stabbing people for no apparent reason - but was confronted by passers-by.

Police shot the man in the leg before arresting him. Officials say the attacker was known to have violent tendencies and was undergoing compulsory psychiatric treatment. Police at the scene were quick to reassure the public that they were in no further danger. Bavaria's premier, Markus Söder, says the state is grieving for the victims and their families.

Angela Merkel Under Fire in Bavaria - BBC Newsnight

Gabriel Gatehouse reports from Bavaria where German Chancellor Angela Merkel has come under fire over her refugee policy.

Germany's Bavaria to Ban Full-face Veil

BBC: The German state of Bavaria has announced plans to ban the full-face veil in government workplaces, schools, universities and while driving.

"Communication happens not only via language but also looks, facial expressions and gestures," said state Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann. » | Wednesday, February 22, 2017

'Everybody Needs to Go Back Home' - BBC Newsnight

After a string of attacks in Germany Gabriel Gatehouse visits Bavaria and finds some Germans are regretting welcoming refugees.

Germany: Explosion Rocks Refugee and Migration Centre in Zirndorf, Bavaria

Foreign Office's Response To Munich Shooting

Witness Report From Munich

Isis Flag Found in Room of German Train Attacker, Says Bavarian Official

The Bavarian interior minister, Joachim Herrmann, says in Munich on Tuesday that an Islamic State flag was found in the room of the German train attacker.

‪Germany: Several People Injured after Man Attacks Train Passengers with an Axe‬

Bavaria to Hire Muslim Police for Muslim Crime

Will Angela Merkel End Up Out in the Cold over Refugees? BBC Newsnight

Germany's Angela Merkel is under pressure at home over her policy on migrants. One of the places taking the most refugees is Bavaria - from where Mark Urban reports.

'Signal That Refugees Are Not Welcomed': German Regions Seize Migrants' Valuables

Reports in the German media, suggest Bavaria has been routinely seizing valuables from refugees arriving in the region - to cover some of the cost of their stay. The region's Interior Minister has confirmed that upon arrival, asylum-seekers are indeed searched for valuables and documents.