Munich
Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
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Munich is the capital and most populous city of the German state of Bavaria. With a population of 1,558,395 inhabitants as of 31 July 2020, it is the third-largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg, and thus the largest which does not constitute its own state, as well as the 11th-largest city in the European Union. The city's metropolitan region is home to 6 million people. Straddling the banks of the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps, Munich is the seat of the Bavarian administrative region of Upper Bavaria, while being the most densely populated municipality in Germany. Munich is the second-largest city in the Bavarian dialect area, after the Austrian capital of Vienna.
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G7 Summit: PM Modi lauds diaspora's contribution in promoting India's growth storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora during a massive event at the Audi Dome indoor arena in Munich on Sunday.DNA - Published | |
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In first meet with Argentina President, PM Modi discusses food security, ways to boost tiesIn their first bilateral meet in Munich, PM Modi and Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez discussed issues ranging from trade and investment, defence cooperation, agriculture and food security to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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PM Modi addresses mega diaspora event in Germany's Munich: Top quotesIndiaTimes - Published | |
G7 protesters concerned fallout from Ukraine war is pushing climate down agenda![]() Sky News - Published | |
England: Seven fans arrested in Munich - three for making a Nazi saluteSeven England fans were arrested in Munich on Monday, including three for making a Nazi salute, local police have confirmed.BBC Sport - Published | |
England fans arrested for making Nazi salutes despite Southgate plea ahead of Germany match![]() Sky News - Published | |
Gareth Southgate: England boss welcomes Germany's decision to take a knee in Nations LeagueEngland manager Gareth Southgate welcomes Germany's decision to take a knee in solidarity ahead of Tuesday's Nations League match in Munich.BBC Sport - Published | |
EAM to join key meets in Munich and Paris amid Ukraine crisisIndiaTimes - Published | One person dead and several injured after commuter trains crash near Munich![]() Sky News - Published |
Imminent incursion into Ukraine 'entirely possible' - as defence sec says complacency from some has 'whiff of Munich'![]() Sky News - Published | EAM Jaishankar to visit Munich, Paris; India, Australia, France FMs trilateral on anvilEAM's next stop will be France where he will participate in the mega meet on Indo Pacific--Paris Forum on 22nd February.DNA - Published |
Boy, 10, stabbed by 'stranger' at TK Maxx store in Munich![]() Sky News - Published | As Merkel bows out, Germany's election race remains unclear with just hours left to run![]() Sky News - Published |
Euro 2020: Watch all the angles of Lorenzo Insigne's stunning strikeWatch all the angles of Lorenzo Insigne's beautiful curling strike to put Italy 2-0 up against Belgium in their quarter-final tie in Munich.BBC Sport - Published | Belgium 1-2 Italy: Azzurri set up Euro 2020 semi-final with SpainItaly set up a Euro 2020 semi-final match with Spain after edging an exhilarating tie with Belgium in Munich.BBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2020: Lorenzo Insigne scores magnificent long-range stunnerLorenzo Insigne scores a beautiful curling effort to put Italy 2-0 up against Belgium in their quarter-final tie in Munich.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2020: 'The captain has stepped up!' Adam Szalai gives Hungary the lead against GermanyGermany have been put under immense pressure to qualify for the last 16 by a well timed Adam Szalai header to give Hungary the 1-0 lead in Munich.BBC Sport - Published |
Hungary PM 'scraps Euros visit' amid German LGBT row with UefaThe decision comes amid anger that Uefa will not allow the Munich stadium to light up in rainbow colours.BBC Sport - Published | UEFA reject request to light up Munich stadium in rainbow colours at Euros![]() Sky News - Published |
Euro 2020: Germany come from behind to win six-goal thriller against PortugalWatch highlights as Germany got off the mark in style at Euro 2020 as they tore Portugal apart with an impressive attacking performance winning 4-2 in Munich.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo covers length of pitch in 14 seconds to score Portugal opener against GermanyCristiano Ronaldo scores his third goal of Euro 2020, running the length of the pitch in 14 seconds, to round off a blistering Portugal counter-attack against Germany in Munich, during Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2020: Two own goals hand Germany the lead against PortugalTwo own goals in four minutes change the game as Germany come from behind to lead Portugal 2-1 at the break in their European Championship game in Munich, Germany went on to win the game 4-2.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2020 France 1-0 Germany: Hummels own goal gives France narrow victoryWatch highlights as a costly Mats Hummels own goal gives France the narrow 1-0 victory against Germany, at the Allianz Arena in Munich during Euro 2020.BBC Sport - Published |
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