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Train passengers face major disruption between Munich and Salzburg

Passengers are eager to get to their destination during the peak holiday season in Germany and Austria. But severe disruptions on a key route between Munich and Salzburg are causing problems this week.

Christmas

Munich versus Salzburg: Which city does Christmas better?

Separated by less than 150 kilometres, Munich and Salzburg are cultural destinations attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. However, when it comes to Christmas, which puts on the better performance?  

hitler

Hitler memorabilia auction in Munich sparks protest

Adolf Hitler's top hat, Eva Braun's dresses and a silver-covered edition of "Mein Kampf" are among the items being put up for sale by a German auction house, prompting protests from Jewish leaders.

Immigration

CSU: Bring back Austria border controls

The CSU, the Bavarian allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, is preparing a “seven-point emergency programme” including reinstating border controls with Austria to limit the number of refugees entering Germany from the south.

Crime

Cleaners find dead baby in Munich train toilet

Police have launched a murder investigation after cleaners found the body of a newborn baby in the toilet of an Austrian Railways train in Munich.