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This Friday, July 26, marks the last school day for Munich students before they dive into the big holidays of 2024. And what better way to kick off the summer than with the Zeugnistage at Stachus Passagen or other rewards for good grades.

And hey Swifties, stay tuned for all the latest info about the upcoming Eras Tour concerts in Munich (September 27 & 28).

P.S. Thank you, Sandeep for this amazing feedback.

3 bits of news

Residence registration goes digital

Say goodbye to long queues to register your new address and hello to convenience. Munich has launched its digital residence registration service (eWA), letting you update your address online. 

The new electronic residence registration, developed in collaboration with Hamburg and the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, allows you to register your new address online and even update your ID documents using your smartphone.

How it works

• Register online: Visit wohnsitzanmeldung.de and enter your new address.

• Update documents: Use your smartphone to update your ID or passport details.

• Receive confirmation: Get a digital confirmation and a new address sticker mailed to you.

Benefits

• 24/7 Accessibility: Register anytime, anywhere

• Save Time: No need to visit the registration office

• Eco-Friendly: Reduces paper use and conserves resources

Find more information here and here (in German).

Ready to Make it in Munich?

Another cool digital initiative, Make it in Munich, is here to help bridge the gap in our workforce. If you're a skilled worker or aspiring professional looking to make the move to our vibrant city, the new website, make-it-in-munich.com, is your go-to resource. 

With around 29,000 vacancies currently listed at the Munich Employment Agency, there's plenty of opportunities waiting for you.

This project is designed to support third-country nationals (those outside the EU and EFTA) even before they pack their bags, by offering virtual qualification and pre-integration programs. 

For more information visit their website  (in English) or read a summary here (in German).

Hop on e-rickshaws and microbuses—for FREE

Munich is spicing up its transportation game. From Wednesday, July 24, you can hop on mini electric buses and rickshaws to zip around the historic old town. 

You’ll find electric microbuses (with six seats), running every ten minutes between hotspots like Marienplatz, Frauenkirche and Sendlinger Tor. They’re in service from Wednesday through Saturday, from 8am to 10pm and the rides are free during the test run. 

The e-rickshaws will service Stachus and Odeonsplatz between 7am and midnight to whisk you around the Altstadtring. Flag one down, book online or just hop on at one of the stands. 

They’ve even got a special rickshaw for wheelchair users so this initiative isn’t just about mobility, it’s also about making the Altstadt more accessible for everyone.

For more information read here (in German) and here (in English).

BONUS: 

• Nationwide 5G coverage expected in Germany by 2025

• New Bavarian Biotech Report 

• German Court orders stronger action to tackle air pollution 

• Germany increases proof of finances for student visas

• Germany tests first driverless shuttles in local public transport

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2 upcoming events

Art deals you’ll love 

The art supermarket is back in Munich at Viktualienmarkt, running until the end of August. This isn’t your typical supermarket—no canned beans or toilet paper here–just walls lined with original works from up-and-coming artists as well as renowned ones. 

With locations across Germany and even Switzerland, the Kunstsupermarkt offers original pieces at prices that won’t make your wallet weep—think €69, €129, €249 and €359.

Find more information here (in German).

General information:

📍  Rosental 7, München

📅   Until Wednesday, August 31, 2024

Action-packed MASH 

Dust off your skateboards and grab your sunscreen because MASH–Munich Action Sports Heroes–is coming back to the Olympic Park. 

The park will transform into an extreme sports paradise featuring top-notch skateboarding, wakeboarding, BMX and street dance. Oh, and did we mention the German Cup in 3x3 basketball is making its debut?

MASH Fest will be bigger and better this year with activities and entertainment that’ll keep you buzzing all day. From food trucks to fun zones, it's the perfect place to chill out and soak up the festival vibes. 

Find more info and schedule here (in German).

General information:

📍  Olympic Park München

📅  Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4, 2024

Bonus

• Open-air reading at Odeonsplatz - July 25–28

• Rollerdisco - July 26

• Opera for everyone - July 27

• Jakobidult - July 27–August 4

• Holiday-Pass offers for school kids

• Go for these forest hikes in Bavaria

• Latin American Festival - July 26–28

1 new restaurant/café to try

La Favela

We found a Brazilian restaurant that's bringing the vibrant flavors of Rio right to Munich. Nestled inside a revamped U-Bahn car, surrounded by graffiti-covered containers, La Favela offers a dining atmosphere as unique as its food. 

La Favela's menu is packed with Brazilian classics, from Picanha to Feijão Preto. The appetizers, popular in Brazil, are a taste sensation. If you've never been to Brazil or Munich’s funky Bahwärter Thiel neighborhood, you’re in for a double treat.

General information:

📍  Tumblingerstraße 45, 80337 München

🥘  Brazilian  

⏰  Wednesday - Friday 4pm – 10:30pm

      Saturday - 12 Noon – 10:30pm 

      Sunday - 12 Noon – 8pm

🔗 Visit La Favela

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