Mercedes-Benz is increasing the pressure on its employees in the region: The car manufacturer has imposed an investment freeze on its German plants ... Show more
Car manufacturer: Mercedes pays up to €330,000 in severance pay in ...
Car manufacturer: Mercedes pays up to €330,000 in severance pay in production: The DAX-listed company Mercedes is already offering severance packages in two ...
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Accident in Stuttgart: Scooter rider hit and seriously injured
Accident in Stuttgart: Scooter rider hit and seriously injured: In Untertürkheim on Monday, a 24-year-old female driver apparently overlooked a scooter rider ...
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Tram ride 1994 from Untertürkheim to Obertürkheim
Tram ride 1994 from Untertürkheim to Obertürkheim: 1994 Farewell to the GT4 on the Untertürkheim - | Obertürkheim Stuttgart tram line
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Stuttgart-Untertürkheim: 39-Year-Old Attacks Ticket Inspector - | Arrest
Stuttgart-Untertürkheim: 39-Year-Old Attacks Ticket Inspector - | Arrest: In Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, a passenger attacked a ticket inspector on Wednesday ...
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Rail transport in Stuttgart: Are empty coffers in the state slowing down ...
Rail transport in Stuttgart: Are empty coffers in the state slowing down rail transport in the Stuttgart region?
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Mercedes: Board wants longer working hours - | Workforce rejects this
Mercedes: Board wants longer working hours - | Workforce rejects this: Mercedes employees will work longer hours for the same pay in the future ...
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Key FactsMercedes board reaffirms longer hours; many employees reject proposal
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: swr.de
  • On Monday, 5,000 employees gathered at Stuttgart’s Schleyerhalle; the discussion lasted more than four hours.

  • According to participant accounts, management demanded cost cuts; otherwise, it believes two German plants could close.

  • Many long-serving employees reject 38 rather than 35 weekly hours for equal pay; some see this as protecting jobs.

  • Works council leader Michael Häberle called the mood tense, citing unpaid extra hours or giving up special payments.
  • The mood was as you would imagine when the company ultimately, I'm saying this now, puts a gun to your head.
    — Michael Häberle, Chairman of the Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim Works Council, after the works meeting
A modular wooden indoor swimming pool that can be moved? That's a world first! 🏊‍♂️ The mobile indoor swimming pool consists of 46 prefabricated wooden ... Show more
Investigation concluded: Woman from Aurich found dead in Stuttgart ...
Investigation concluded: Woman from Aurich found dead in Stuttgart vineyard - | Charges filed
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Sufficient money donated for restoration of the historic bench around the ...
Sufficient money donated for restoration of the historic bench around the Luginsland linden tree in Müllheim
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Commentary on the change: Those who don't believe in themselves lose - ...
Commentary on the change: Those who don't believe in themselves lose - | Region under pressure
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A rear-end collision occurred on the B14 near Stuttgart-Untertürkheim on Wednesday evening between a van and an Opel - | two people were injured ... Show more
A car accident occurs on the B14 near Untertürkheim; two people are slightly injured. Drivers need plenty of patience during rush hour.
Several thousand Mercedes employees vented their anger on Friday morning. They followed a call from the IG Metall union and protested in front of the plants in ... Show more
Key FactsWidespread Strikes Challenge Mercedes-Benz Cost Cuts
Jul 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: diepresse.com
  • Thousands of Mercedes-Benz employees gathered in Sindelfingen to oppose management’s cost-cutting and social benefit reductions.

  • The company postponed a special contractual payment for 90,000 staff as part of urgent cost-saving measures.

  • Plans include negotiating longer working hours without pay increases, despite the current 35-hour workweek agreement.

  • Colleagues from BMW and Audi joined in solidarity, highlighting broader industry concerns over labor rights.
  • The employees are not in agreement with the board's plans and the dismantling of the social welfare state.
    — Ergun Lümali, chairman of the Gesamtbetriebsrat, at a rally in Sindelfingen during protests against Mercedes-Benz's cost-cutting measures.
Several thousand Mercedes employees vented their anger on Friday morning. They followed a call from the IG Metall union and protested in front of the plants in ... Show more
In Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, three cars collided on Thursday morning due to a failure to yield the right-of-way. Two people were injured. #stuttgart #unfall #auto
In Stuttgart-Untertürkheim sorgte Extremsportler Arda Saatçi am Dienstag für echte Ausnahmezustände: Hunderte Kinder und Jugendliche umringten den 28-Jährigen ... Show more
😎 Just in time for the long Pentecost weekend, summer weather is arriving – | how wonderful that all of Stuttgart's outdoor pools are now open! 🏊 You can ... Show more
🏃 On May 16th and 17th, the 33rd Stuttgart Run will bring sport to our city! 🏃‍♀️ 🚧 Road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place along the race ... Show more

Traffic measures for the 33rd Stuttgart Run
Child seriously injured in accident - | Girl hit by car in Untertürkheim
Child seriously injured in accident - | Girl hit by car in Untertürkheim: A two-year-old girl is walking with her mother across the zebra crossing at ...
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The school trip home of the Kepler Gymnasium in Freiburg is a classic - | ...
The school trip home of the Kepler Gymnasium in Freiburg is a classic - | for 101 years
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From Hölderlinplatz to Untertürkheim – Ode to the U4
From Hölderlinplatz to Untertürkheim – Ode to the U4: Ode to a light rail line: Die Konsequenz – U4 – the Stuttgart band celebrates the light rail line from ...
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🌞 Perfect weather for the start of the season! 🏊‍♂️ The first outdoor swimming pool in Stuttgart opened in Möhringen on Saturday ... Show more

Outdoor pool season 2026 starts on April 25th
First anniversary of death: Death of a woman from Aurich in a vineyard ...
First anniversary of death: Death of a woman from Aurich in a vineyard still remains a mystery
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A delightful surprise - | A wine triumphs over prejudices
A delightful surprise - | A wine triumphs over prejudices: Anyone who still believes that there's no decent wine in Württemberg should go to Untertürkheim ...
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Key FactsLeague B Matches End Early Amid Conflict and Offenses
Apr 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • A match in Fasanenhof was halted after a player insulted the referee following a yellow-red card in the 75th minute.

  • The player refused to comply with the referee's order and repeated the insult, prompting the match abandonment.

  • In Untertürkheim, a game was forfeited 0:3 for both teams after a violent incident and a mass confrontation.

  • The sports tribunal is evaluating penalties and whether to uphold the results or order replays of the stopped matches.
  • Because people from both sides were involved on the field who had no business there, the game was recorded as a 0-3 defeat for both teams.
    — Marc Hetzel, chairman of the sports court, on the decision to count the Untertürkheim II – Weilimdorf II match for both teams
These train lines in the Ludwigsburg district are affected by ...
These train lines in the Ludwigsburg district are affected by cancellations: New construction sites for digital train operations in the region will be in place ...
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⛹️ An entire street for playing and romping around? This is possible in Stuttgart on over 40 dates this year. On these temporary play and neighborhood streets ... Show more
Smaller lists gain strength: Headwinds for IG Metall
Smaller lists gain strength: Headwinds for IG Metall: At Daimler Truck in Gaggenau and Wörth, IG Metall loses seats. In Rastatt and Untertürkheim ...
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Key FactsRight-Wing Group Faces Limits in Mercedes Council Vote
Mar 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • The AfD-affiliated Zentrum puts forward 47 candidates in Sindelfingen, marking its largest participation in the works council election.

  • DGB clarifies that Zentrum is not a union and represents only a small fraction of works council members nationwide.

  • Zentrum capitalizes on workers’ fears of job losses and relocations, but DGB disputes their bleak outlook on the industry’s future.

  • Despite ties to the AfD, the DGB expects no significant surge in Zentrum’s influence within Mercedes councils.
  • There can be no talk of a march-through.
    — Kai Burmeister, DGB Baden-Württemberg state chairman, in an interview with our newspaper (Stuttgarter Nachrichten)
Untertürkheim S-Bahn station - | Argument escalates: 64-year-old injured ...
Untertürkheim S-Bahn station - | Argument escalates: 64-year-old injured in the face - | Police are looking for witnesses
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Right next to Nuremberg's landmark: 'Lorenzer Wirtshaus' opens
Right next to Nuremberg's landmark: 'Lorenzer Wirtshaus' opens: A new tavern is opening in Nuremberg. Franconian cuisine and freshly tapped beer are ...
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Concern in works council elections: How strong will the right wing be?
Concern in works council elections: How strong will the right wing be?: The Center Party is running in works council elections at several car factories ...
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Untertürkheim-Fellbach road closed for a year – | will there be a 30 km/h ...
Untertürkheim-Fellbach road closed for a year – | will there be a 30 km/h speed limit?
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Stuttgart S-Bahn service - Faulty signal disrupts S1 line
Stuttgart S-Bahn service - Faulty signal disrupts S1 line: Travelers and commuters faced disruptions on the S1 S-Bahn line on Thursday morning ...
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Key FactsSignal Fault Disrupts Stuttgart S1 Train Service
Jan 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • A defective signal in Untertürkheim caused significant disruptions to the S1 train line on Thursday morning.

  • The S1 towards Plochingen currently bypasses Neckarpark, Obertürkheim, and Untertürkheim, while the S1 to Kirchheim/Teck maintains all scheduled stops.

  • The S1 service to Herrenberg operates every 30 minutes, stopping only at selected stations such as Neckarpark and Esslingen-Mettingen.

  • Technicians are on site to fix the issue, and the VVS warns of possible further cancellations, advising passengers to check real-time updates online.
Stuttgart 21 - | S21: State withdraws lawsuit against railway company
Stuttgart 21 - | S21: State withdraws lawsuit against railway company: The state is foregoing a court ruling, but the conflict remains: Because the railway ...
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Key FactsConflict Over Stuttgart21 Train Washing Facility
Jan 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • The state of Baden-Württemberg withdrew its legal action against Deutsche Bahn concerning the omission of a train washing facility at Untertürkheim depot.

  • Deutsche Bahn replaced the planned washing plant with extended siding tracks, a change approved by the Federal Railway Authority but opposed by the state.

  • The transport ministry insists on a feasible alternative for exterior cleaning to support regional rail operations requiring on-site services.

  • Opponents argue the modifications compromise track capacity and disrupt the approved Stuttgart21 operational concept.
  • We expect that the railway will find a reasonable alternative. It is clear: we need an external cleaning facility for train operations in the immediate vicinity of Stuttgart.
    — A spokesperson for Transport Minister Winfried Hermann (Greens) confirms the need for an external cleaning facility.
Mercedes history - | Why Daimler-Benz was once a soft drink manufacturer
Mercedes history - | Why Daimler-Benz was once a soft drink manufacturer: The main plant in Untertürkheim is the heart of Mercedes. Over the course of 120 years ...
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Key FactsMercedes Plant’s Unique History and Nature Haven
Dec 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • The Mercedes plant in Untertürkheim was established in 1904 and currently employs about 23,000 workers as a key site of Mercedes-Benz Group.

  • In its early years, raspberry- and lemon-flavored lemonades were produced on-site to discourage employees from consuming alcoholic beverages during work hours.

  • The facility includes several locations across Stuttgart and Esslingen, such as Hedelfingen, Bad Cannstatt, Brühl, Mettingen, and Sirnau.

  • Besides industrial production, the site supports biodiversity with around 130 wild bee species, as well as nesting sites for house martins and kestrels.
Key FactsPolice Helicopter Used in Missing Person Search
Jan 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • Police conducted an aerial search over Untertürkheim and Bad Cannstatt for a missing individual on Wednesday evening.

  • The operation was initiated following a report from the Robert Bosch Hospital about a patient urgently needing medical care.

  • The missing person was eventually found at home and returned to the hospital shortly after 1 a.m.

  • Such helicopter-assisted searches are common in Stuttgart, with a similar mission carried out in November.
  • He was back on his ward shortly after 1 o'clock.
    — A police spokesperson explained the outcome of the search.
Bahn-Baustellen 2026 - hier kommt es zu Verspätungen, Umleitungen und ...
Bahn-Baustellen 2026 - hier kommt es zu Verspätungen, Umleitungen und Ausfällen: Bahnreisende müssen sich 2026 wieder in Geduld üben. Sowohl im Nah- als auch im ...
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Wer in Baden-Württemberg Zug fährt, braucht auf diesen Strecken 2026 viel ...
Wer in Baden-Württemberg Zug fährt, braucht auf diesen Strecken 2026 viel Geduld: Ob Hochrheinbahn, Südbahn oder S-Bahn Stuttgart: Bauarbeiten bringen 2026 ...
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Key FactsMajor Railway Construction Projects in Baden-Württemberg 2026
Dec 26, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • The Hochrheinbahn will undergo electrification with partial closures from 2026 until the end of 2027 between Basel and Erzingen.

  • Three bridges on the Südbahn line will be renovated between Friedrichshafen and Ravensburg from March to June 2026.

  • Stuttgart’s rail hub will become the first in Germany to be fully digitalized as part of the Stuttgart 21 project.

  • Significant works are scheduled at Ulm main station in January and on the Brenzbahn line during the summer holidays.
Accident in Untertürkheim - | Audi leaves the road and lands on the tracks
Accident in Untertürkheim - | Audi leaves the road and lands on the tracks: A 23-year-old lost control of his Audi at Untertürkheim station, leaving the road and ...
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Key FactsAudi Crashes onto Tracks Near Untertürkheim Station
Dec 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
  • A 23-year-old Audi driver lost control late Sunday near Untertürkheim, ending up on railway tracks.

  • The car collided with a concrete pillar at the Karl-Benz-Platz intersection before stopping on the rails.

  • No injuries were reported despite the accident, which caused approximately €15,000 in damages.

  • Police confirmed that the crash did not result in significant traffic disruptions in the area.
Key FactsLandslide Blocks Key Road in Stuttgart-Rotenberg
Dec 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cannstatter-zeitung.de
  • A burst water pipe on Rainstraße triggered a landslide that rendered Württembergstraße impassable in Stuttgart-Rotenberg.

  • Although the pipe repair finished Thursday evening, the road closure will remain at least through next week.

  • Visitors to the Grabkapelle must take a detour via Uhlbach due to the main route being inaccessible.

  • Bus line 61 cannot reach Rotenberg; substitute transport with minibuses and taxis operates between Untertürkheim Kelterplatz and Sonnenbühl.
  • The residents were informed by the disturbance service of NetzeBW, the police, and a geologist on site. According to a spokesperson for NetzeBW, there is no danger to the residents.
    — A spokesperson for NetzeBW explains the situation for the residents following the landslide.
Road construction in Stuttgart – information evening for residents ...
Road construction in Stuttgart – information evening for residents affected by the ongoing construction site on Kappelbergstraße
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Rappenbaum site - | School demolition underway - | Future uncertain
Rappenbaum site - | School demolition underway - | Future uncertain: The school on the Rappenbaum site between Dagersheim and Darmsheim is currently being ...
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