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Hi folks!

This is Aazar, and I wanted to give you an important update: To keep this newsletter free, we started including sponsored ads with products that actually help expats like us. I’ve been using some of these products myself but I’ve received feedback from some of you that we need to make sure we provide more value to you to compensate for the ads.

I got you. We’ve decided to not take any more secondary sponsors after July 13th, and you’ll only see one main sponsor along with their ad.

You and our expat community are our priority and we are always open for constructive feedback. So, I wanted to say thank you for being a loyal reader.

Also, please feel free to reply to this email and let me know what you think.

– Aazar

Urgent & important news for you all

Heads up, the Verdi trade union has announced a 24-hour local transport warning strike happening tomorrow (Friday, May 19). Munich and surrounding areas (Nuremberg, Augsburg, Regensburg, Fürth, Landshut, Schweinfurt, Bamberg, and Bayreuth) will be affected.

The strike will disrupt U-Bahn, bus, and tram services. However, S-Bahn, regional buses, and trains will be functional. Plan accordingly.

Here’s what we’ve got for you today:

3 bits of news

Is the latest student housing project the answer to your prayers?

Here’s some exciting news - the newly renovated student housing at Studentenstadt in Schwabing-Freimann, is officially open as of Tuesday, May 16.

After nearly 2 years of work, around 250 energy-efficient apartments fitted with modern amenities and priced reasonably (for Munich standards) are finally ready to welcome students.

Side note - these apartments are located within walking distance of the English Garden.

A dorm fire in 2021 revealed fire protection deficiencies so more than 1,000 units had to be evacuated. Fortunately, the renovation of the remaining buildings is planned and hundreds more apartments are expected to reopen in the future.

If you or a friend are interested in applying click on this link. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, these apartments are expected to fill up quickly.

You can find more information here. 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Did you know that the AWM waste management company in Munich is not just about recycling but also a treasure trove for second-hand items?

They have a huge store in Pasing that offers everything from furniture to CDs, gardening supplies, musical instruments, sports gear and handy electrical appliances. All items have been inspected by the AWM team and are in excellent condition.

The prices are super affordable and they also accept donations of items that are in good working condition.

Bring your unwanted items to one of their convenient drop-off points:

• At one of the 12 Munich recycling centers

• Direct drop at Halle 2 in Pasing

• Recyclable mobile (only for smaller items and quantities)

Saturday auctions are also held at regular intervals and items for sale can be viewed online or in Halle 2 starting at noon on the Thursday before.
Next auction is on Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m.

They also have a Repair Café where you can get help repairing small items.

To get more details on upcoming events click here. 

Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb München (AWM) - Halle 2
Peter-Anders-Straße 15
81245 München-Pasing

Opening hours
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Closed Monday

Shopping Service: 0162/4291331 (for specific questions about the product range) from Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Zero-waste food market

Since last Wednesday, May 10, the weekly zero-waste food market in Munich’s Arnulfpark has been making waves.

At this plastic-free market, you can shop for veggies, spreads, cheese, bread and other delicacies. BUT you must bring your own reusable packaging (glass or metal containers, cloth bags, waxed cloth wraps, etc.)

The idea here is to promote the zero waste concept - to minimize packaging waste AND food waste.

The market is designed to help you buy exactly what you need. It’s a great way to shop consciously while reducing waste.

We all know the number of times that a bunch of parsley has gone from the shop to the fridge to the trash…

Forgot your containers? No worries. They have a few kiosks offering glass containers that follow the same Pfand system we have all become experts at.

So head on down to Münchner Arnulfpark and have a look.

Other options for plastic-free shopping:

• Ohne Laden (Schellingstr. 42, 80799 Munich)

• Oeko Esel (Helene-Weber-Allee 17, 80637 Munich)

• Westend PUR (Westend, Heimeranstraße 51A, entrance Bergmannstraße, 80339 Munich)

General information 

📅 Wednesdays

⏰ 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

📍 Neuhausen in Arnulfpark

All details are available here.

A big thank you to this week's main sponsor.

My sister lost 1000€ worth of goods due to theft

Two weeks ago, my sister lost 1000€ worth of household items due to thieves entering in the middle of the night. They took her toaster oven, air fryer, printer, and a bunch of other valuable items. Everyone in her building was affected. The door to the basement was not locked and so anybody could enter.

This can happen in the middle of the day too. We all buzz in DHL or DPD folks to drop things and someone could just be smart and make their move.

That’s why I always recommend having household insurance, which covers all the contents in your flat like electronics, furniture, and other valuables. The policy covers items affected by theft, fire, or some other disaster like water damage.

My sister was able to recover her money and you can too. If you have the right insurance. – Aazar

Hence, I recommend feather-insurance.com to learn more about the policy and when you're ready, use code MUN-POST for a €15 bonus cashback when signing up.

Feather’s mission is to simplify the world of insurance, by pairing a seamless sign-up and claims experience, with thoughtful advice from a team of experts who care.

Try Feather Insurance (they are English-speaking and expat-friendly).

2 upcoming events

Dare to engage

Ready for a challenge?

This unique event involves two strangers (willing to step outside their comfort zone) engaging in two hours of conversation over food and drinks.

The aim?

To bring different people of different opinions together and foster understanding through dialogue.

You might make a new friend or find a potential collaborator.

You will be given questions to help you start conversations with others. It could be about food, their favorite time of the year, and the relationship between humans and nature.

The last event was in German, but this one will be held in English.

Find more information here, or book your tickets here.

General information 

📅 Tuesday, May 30

⏰ 6:00 p.m.

📍 Halle E, Gasteig HP8

💶 9€ including snacks

Celebrate International Museum Day with FREE entry

International Museum day is coming up on Sunday, May 21. And to celebrate, most of Munich’s museums will have free admission. You can explore popular museums like the Münchner Stadtmuseum, Jüdisches Museum München, Museum Villa Stuck, NS Documentation Center, which will offer guided tours and hands-on activities too.

Can’t make it in person? Not to worry.

The participating museums are offering shows digitally and the chance to take 360° tours.

Find more information here. 

Bonus:

• Test E-bikes at Olympiapark

General note: 

As always, we’re here to keep you informed about what's happening in Munich. We’d love to hear what you think about these events or if you have any insider tips to share with the expat community.

1 new restaurant/café to try

Waldwirtschaft — The local’s secret

If you have been in Munich long enough, you would have definitely heard of the Waldwirtschaft, affectionately known as Wawi. This historic estate (dating back to 776) is now a very traditional German restaurant featuring an indoor dining room and a spacious Biergarten.

But given the moody weather this year the beer garden isn’t always open. When the sun does shine, they celebrate with a great jazz band to help the beer go down.

They have also started offering a lunch menu from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. With multiple kiosks available for a good variety of hearty food and drinks, this cult favorite a great place to bring out-of-town visitors or hang with your regular group of friends.

📍 Georg-Kalb-Straße 3, 82049 Pullach im Isartal

🥘 Traditional German cuisine

⏰ Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Reservations can be made via this link.
https://waldwirtschaft.de

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Aazar, Arlene, Christina and Heidi

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