Behind this efficient welcome for asylum seekers, though, are scenes of chaos and confusion as Germany's famous orderliness is overwhelmed and officials scramble to keep up with the waves of newcomers spilling in from the Middle East.Standard procedures like identification and registration are forgotten as most newcomers -Syrians, Iraqis, Afghans and any number of other nationalities - pass through cities like Munich on their way to a hoped-for new life Read more [...]

As if fear, hunger, thirst, worry and exhaustion were not enough to endure, new trials emerged Thursday for those on the 1,600 kilometre-plus trek into Europe: torrential rains and thick mud. About 7,000 refugees and migrants, including many families lugging young children, braved relentless downpours Thursday to cross Greece's northern border into Macedonia in what Greek police said was the largest single wave they had seen so far. Refugee crisis: Follow the latest developments #Whoarethey: Read more [...]

MUNICH, Germany — German officials are buying so many bunk beds for refugee centers that local supplies are often exhausted and orders are being made all the way to China. "IKEA can't keep up with the demand," said Read more [...]

It was 1977 when BMW introduced the 7 Series and almost four decades later it continues to push the boundaries of technology. Last week in Portugal the sixth generation of the Bavarian flagship was launched. Produced at the Dingolfing plant in Lower Bavaria, the facility that builds the aluminium bodies for the Rolls Royce stable, the new 7 Series will be available in three styling packages, M Sport, Pure Excellence Read more [...]

Reuters: Bavaria Says Germany Must Curb Renewable Energy Costs The German state of Bavaria will press the federal government to reduce supports for renewable energy, a high-ranking local policymaker said on Tuesday, calling the cost of green power a threat to economic growth. "We have to step on the brakes of electricity costs. Germany's energy transition must not become a decisive disadvantage and a risk to our welfare," said Read more [...]

Aris Messinis—AFP Iraqi family paid over $10,000 in travel costs and to smugglers and reach Germany. When the train’s map lit up showing it had crossed into Germany, an Iraqi refugee couple felt a rush of peace and joy. They and their baby had survived a hellish journey through the Balkans. At last their dream of a “beautiful life” far from bombs seemed within reach. Cradling four-month-old Adam, Ahmad and Alia from Baghdad could now relax in the plush evening train Read more [...]

Serene ASSIRWhen the train’s map lit up showing it had crossed into Germany, an Iraqi refugee couple felt a rush of peace and joy. They and their baby had survived a hellish journey through the Balkans. At last their dream of a “beautiful life” far from bombs seemed within reach.Cradling four-month-old Adam, Ahmad and Alia from Baghdad could now relax in the plush evening train from Vienna, among businessmen, tourists and other refugees, amazed at their week-long Read more [...]

The German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Representative of Bavaria in the Czech Republic invite you to another Oktoberfest. Our guests there enjoy a typical Bavarian festival with traditional Bavarian food, drinks and music. Dr. Beate Merk, the Bavarian State Minister for European Affairs, will welcome you. There will be an entertainment programme for the whole family and you can even reserve your own VIP box. When? Saturday, 20th September 2015, 12.00-10.00 p.m.Where? Park adjacent Read more [...]

POSTED: 10 Sep 2015 05:45 BERLIN: About 33,000 asylum seekers have arrived at Munich's main railway station since the beginning of September, as many as in the whole of 2014, the district government of Upper Bavaria said on Wednesday.On Wednesday alone, 4,000 had arrived by 5 p.m. (1500 GMT), it said in a statement. Since the start of the year, more than 100,000 have poured in through the station, a hub from which the newcomers are transported to reception centres around Germany.The Read more [...]

A second annual foul shooting fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research takes place at Cumberland Valley High School on September 12. Organizer Dennis Bavaria has been involved in coaching basketball for 52 years and his wife, Claire Rose always supported him in his coaching career. Claire Rose died from Pancreatic Cancer in 2013. All money raised from Bavaria’s event will be for Pancreatic Cancer Research for the Lustgarten Foundation on Long Island where 100% of every dollar donated Read more [...]