As the Alternative for Germany party seeks to control a state government for the first time, its push for "patriotic" art has drawn comparisons with Nazi policies.
Nearly a week after opening night was canceled while patrons were in their seats, the musicians agreed to a four-year contract. The deal still needs to be ratified.
The catastrophe set off alarms in a region with thousands of glaciers spanning eight nations. Better monitoring and cooperation between the countries could save lives, experts say.