Police fire on 14-year-old in Munich: demonstration and political demands
Around 100 people demonstrated in Munich against a police shooting of a 14-year-old. Greens and SPD are calling for stricter rules for weapon imitations.
Demonstration following police shooting of teenager in Munich
Around 100 people took to the streets in Munich on Saturday evening to protest against police action. The incident was triggered by a shooting of a 14-year-old. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Greens and SPD are consequently calling for stricter rules for handling weapon imitations at city hall.
Cult hostel "The Tent" faces closure
Since the 1972 Olympic Games, the backpacker hostel "The Tent" has offered budget-conscious travellers an affordable overnight option in Munich. This could soon come to an end due to municipal spending constraints. The hostel is considered a place outside common Munich clichés – barely known to Münchners themselves.
Medal mishap at Sydney Marathon
The organisers of the Sydney Marathon speak of an "unfortunate error": on the back of the finisher's medal for the Australian race, it is not the Allianz Stadium in Sydney that is depicted, but the Munich Allianz Arena.
Open-air concert a success despite rain
Star violinist David Garrett performed at Königsplatz in Munich – in rain and cold. The audience was not deterred and celebrated the concert enthusiastically nonetheless.
U-Bahn depot in Neuperlach delayed
Munich Transport Company (MVG) is planning a new U-Bahn depot in Neuperlach. However, because several traffic routes intersect there, the project must be replanned – a delay of several years is the result.
Further reports in brief
Several construction sites are currently obstructing rail traffic in and around Munich. Police have arrested five graffiti sprayers in connection with football fans. At Sendlinger-Tor-Platz, a man threatened pedestrians with stabbing motions. A motorist without a driving licence left wreckage across the street.
Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung