Stadt Regensburg in the news

The City of Regensburg announced the winners of its music prizes for young musicians at a ceremony at the House of Music.

Regensburg is exploring the possibility of becoming an Olympic venue for the 2036 Munich Games, with its Jahnstadion being a potential site for events like football.

Regensburg's Mayor is launching a new public dialogue series allowing citizens to engage directly and informally with him at various city locations.

Roof repairs for the North Sports Hall in Regensburg are scheduled to begin shortly, a project prioritized by Mayor Thomas Burger.

The city of Regensburg is searching for a solution to stop the misuse of a KZ memorial stone in Stadtamhof as a table during outdoor parties.

A large high-rise building acquired by the city of Regensburg in 2020 will remain vacant, as plans for a homeless shelter have been dropped.

Regensburg's tourism sector experienced growth in 2025 with increased guest arrivals and significant revenue, driven by historical attractions and the integration of AI for visitor services, while focusing on sustainable development.

The city of Regensburg is addressing noise complaints at the JUZ Arena skatepark due to extended usage during hot weather, reigniting a long-standing debate.

The Regensburg Citizens' Festival 2027 will feature the theme "City Stories" and is one of Bavaria's largest city and cultural events.

Regensburg is demolishing the public toilet facility at Neupfarrplatz, having previously struggled with its availability and interim solutions.

The city of Regensburg plans to purchase 2.75 million dog waste bags to promote cleanliness and social coexistence.

The Regensburg Citizens' Festival will be held in 2027, showcasing "City Stories" and offering diverse cultural events and community engagement.

A multimedia play titled "(UN)MATCHED" explores the complexities of online dating and the search for connection, supported by the City of Regensburg.

Regensburg is set to tighten Airbnb regulations to address housing shortages, following its partner city Budavár which is considering a ban.

Regensburg's environmental mayor introduced a controversial concept for a climate-neutral city administration by 2030, acknowledging it's an ambitious, likely unachievable goal.

Regensburg's city council debates its 820 million euro investment program for 2026-2030, facing criticism from CSU and AfD regarding sports investments and overall debt, while aiming for a more realistic budget and maintaining a debt ceiling until 2029.

Regensburg residents are experiencing two-month waits for driver's license exchanges, which must be completed by January 19 for licenses issued between 2002 and 2004.

Regensburg faces judicial inefficiencies, a prolonged natural cemetery dispute, and reduced transparency in city council meetings, while its university hospital shows improved judgment.

Regensburg is preparing to close its staircases for winter, a measure that often sparks public discussion.

Regensburg is set to receive and has already planned the use of funds from Germany's 500 billion euro special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality, specifically for school investments.