Servus, if your rental stays cold because the heating is broken, a rent reduction may be possible depending on temperature and duration. Bavaria backs cancer survivor protections and drought-hit farms; new international rail links are planned from Munich and Augsburg. Munich’s driverless bus may take passengers from November, and Ingolstadt’s website offers access in 30 languages.

1. What to do if your rental heating stops working

If your rented home stays too cold because the heating is broken, you do not necessarily have to accept the conditions. A rent reduction, meaning paying less rent, may be possible in some cases, depending on how cold the rooms are and for how long.

Why this matters: If you rent in Bavaria, knowing that persistent heating failures may give you options can help you act promptly and discuss the problem with your landlord.

Source: Nürnberger Nachrichten

2. Bavaria backs cancer survivors and farm crisis measures

Bavaria will support a federal initiative to stop people who have recovered from cancer from having to disclose their illness after medically justified periods, including when applying for insurance or some loans. The state also plans to make clear that a fully recovered cancer diagnosis alone should not bar someone from a civil-service job, while its cabinet report outlines support for drought-hit farms and stronger agricultural emergency planning.

Why this matters: If you live in Bavaria, the proposed protections could matter if you or a family member has recovered from cancer, and farm support may affect food production and supply across the state.

Source: Bayerisches Landesportal

3. New international rail links are planned from Munich and Augsburg

Deutsche Bahn’s 2027 long-distance timetable is expected to add international connections from Munich and Augsburg. The plans also include train cancellations and disruptions, although the available details do not specify routes or dates.

Why this matters: If you travel abroad by train from Bavaria, the new links could offer more options, while planned cancellations may affect trips you rely on.

Source: Augsburger Allgemeine

4. München’s driverless bus may soon take test passengers

An autonomous city bus is currently being tested on public roads in Munich. The first test passengers are expected to be able to ride from November.

Why this matters: If you live, work or travel in Munich, the trial could affect local journeys and offer a first look at a new public transport option.

Source: tz München

5. Ingolstadt redesigns its city website and adds 30-language access

Ingolstadt’s city website is launching a new design and reorganized content, with improved accessibility features such as clearer contrast and more readable text. It lists 884 municipal services, makes online procedures easier to find and offers information in 30 languages.

Why this matters: If you live in Ingolstadt, the updated site may make it easier to find municipal services and complete some administrative tasks online in a language you understand.

Source: Donaukurier

Before you go: If your heating fails, note how cold the rooms are and how long the fault lasts, since both can affect whether a rent reduction is possible.