Upper Franconia: Bamberg CSU chief gives up
Gerhard Seitz, head of the local CSU in Bamberg, resigns from his position following the party's defeat in municipal elections, calling for a fundamental political renewal.
Memmelsdorf in Upper Franconia: 87-Year-Old Found in Forest with Drone and Rescued with Wheelbarrow
An 87-year-old woman was found in a forest in Upper Franconia using a drone after being reported missing, and she was transported out with a wheelbarrow.
Upper Franconia: Suspected Child Pornography in Disabled Youth Center
A staff member of a Franconian daycare for children and youth with disabilities has been accused of producing child pornography, and is now in custody following investigations prompted by a U.S. tip.
Upper Franconia: Two trains collide in Bayreuth - several injured
Two regional trains collided in Bayreuth, Germany, resulting in multiple injuries, but train services have since resumed with no significant disruptions reported.
Upper Franconia: Two trains collide in Bayreuth - several injured
A collision between two regional trains at Bayreuth's main station has resulted in several injuries, with one person in serious condition.
Upper Franconia: Woman dies after head-on crash on slippery road
A woman died following a head-on collision in Upper Franconia, Germany, exacerbated by slippery road conditions due to inclement weather.
Upper Franconia: Man allegedly shot his wife, two children, and himself
A family father in Upper Franconia allegedly shot his wife, his two children, and himself, with police discovering the bodies in their apartment.
Emergency in Upper Franconia: Unconscious After Vaping - Suspicion of Illegal Liquid
A 23-year-old lost consciousness on a bus in Upper Franconia after vaping, raising suspicion of having consumed illegal substances known to pose significant health risks.
Police operation in Upper Franconia: Man threatens his own family - Special unit intervenes
A man in Rödental, Germany, was subdued by a special police unit after threatening his wife and two children with knives while being significantly intoxicated.
Bamberg: Man attempts to kill colleague with a meat mallet
A 30-year-old man allegedly attacked his 40-year-old colleague with a meat mallet in Upper Franconia, striking him multiple times on the head and face, leading to the suspect's arrest and detention for attempted manslaughter and dangerous bodily harm.
Synthetic Drugs: "Baller Liquids": Why the Small Bottles Are So Dangerous
Nine suspects have been arrested in Upper Franconia for trafficking chemically altered intoxicating liquids for e-cigarettes and vapes, allegedly selling these 'Baller Liquids' or 'Zombie Liquids' to minors.
DWD warns of "danger to life and health" – multiple accidents and several deaths
Several people have died due to adverse weather conditions, with significant accidents in Upper Franconia and Hamburg, and a fatal incident on the A6 near Nuremberg.
Luisenburg in Upper Franconia: Europe's largest rock labyrinth becomes a natural monument
The Luisenburg rock labyrinth in Wunsiedel, Upper Franconia, is designated as a National Natural Monument effective February 1, marking it as the second of its kind in Bavaria.
Historical Buildings: Association crowns the "Demolition of the Year"
A historic residential house and a traditional inn in Upper Bavaria, along with a 400-year-old half-timbered building in Central Franconia, have been awarded the "Demolitions of the Year" for 2025, prompting a call for greater appreciation and preservation of historic structures.
Upper Franconia: Man dies in fire at semi-detached house
A 68-year-old man died in a fire at a semi-detached house in the Upper Franconian district of Kronach, with efforts to revive him proving unsuccessful.
Due to the Cold: Train Cancellations at Agilis in Upper Franconia
Frosty temperatures have caused train cancellations at Agilis due to heating system failures and engine defects, leading to temporary bus replacements in Upper Franconia, especially as schools resume after the Christmas break.