The authorities are stumped by what happened to the wooden phallus, a popular Instagram stop for hikers. Along with all the monoliths, it has been quite a month for mysterious public art.
Tag: Bavaria (Germany)
In Munich, a Theater’s Ambitious New Era Starts Mid-Pandemic
Barbara Mundel takes over as artistic director of the Münchner Kammerspiele, lately perhaps the most consistently exciting playhouse in Germany.
Of Beards and Bubonic Plague: German Village Prays for a (2nd) Miracle
In 1633 the Bavarian village of Oberammergau, ravaged by a pandemic, made a pledge to God. Now another pandemic has forced villagers to abandon their promise.
Europe Struggles to Combat Coronavirus as Spain Passes Grim Milestone
Spain became the second European country to report more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths, as other nations scramble to avoid the same fate.
Storm Ciara, or Sabine, Leaves 5 Dead in Europe
A powerful winter storm battered Europe on Sunday, leaving power outages, transportation chaos and at least five deaths in its wake.
Germany Investigates 3 Suspected of Spying for China
Raids were carried out on the homes and offices of the three people, at a time when Berlin faces pressure over Huawei, the Chinese company that the U.S. has labeled a national security risk.
German Court Says a Hangover Is an Illness
The state court in Frankfurt ruled that an “anti-hangover shot” violated a ban on claiming that foods or supplements can cure human ailments.
Merkel Antagonist Quits Party Post but Stays On as Interior Minister
Horst Seehofer’s announcement that he would step down as head of his Bavarian conservative party comes after a similar decision by Chancellor Angela Merkel.