Munich Oktoberfest Closed After Deadly Explosion, Boobytrapped Property, Fire
The Munich Oktoberfest will reopen Wednesday evening after blasts, explosive booby-traps, and a major fire in the city triggered lockdown.
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High Security and Metal Detectors at Germany’s Oktoberfest After Knife Attack
The stepped-up security comes after an August attack by a Syrian asylum seeker in Solingen that left three dead and eight wounded.
Michelle Obama Earned $750,000 for One-Hour Speech at Germany Tech Fair
Michelle Obama delivered a one-hour speech at a tech fair in Munich, Germany, earning a staggering sum of nearly $750,000.
German Court Rules Hangover Is an Illness in Time for Oktoberfest
A Frankfurt court has ruled than a hangover constitutes an illness, just in time for the beginning of Oktoberfest.
Police File Assault Charges Against Father Who Defended Daughter from Migrant Sex Attack
Police in the German city of Munich have filed charges against a 42-year-old man after he punched a migrant in the face who sexually assaulted his daughter.
Sex Crimes Soar as Oktoberfest Attendance Plummets
The world’s biggest beer festival has recorded its lowest turnout for 15 years amid heightened security fears, while at the same time experiencing an increase in reported sex crimes. The Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany had around 5.6 million visitors this
Munich Raises Security For Oktoberfest After Islamist Attacks
BERLIN (Reuters) – Organizers of the world’s biggest beer festival, Munich’s Oktoberfest, have raised security after Islamist attacks in Germany last month, including banning rucksacks, introducing security checks at all entrances and erecting fencing. Drawing some 6 million tourists, the
Terror Threat: Bavaria Considers Oktoberfest Backpack Ban
The Bavarian government is considering a blanket ban on backpacks during Oktoberfest after several terrorist attacks have rocked the region over the past week.
Oktoberfest 2015 Crowds Hit By Effects Of Migrant Influx In Germany
The 182nd Oktoberfest, the world’s biggest beer festival and funfair, was hit by a fall in attendance blamed on border controls tightened because of the migrant crisis. As the 16-day Volksfest finished in Munich yesterday, Oktoberfest chief Josef Schmid explained the drop
Germany’s Oktoberfest Opens In Shadow Of Migrant Crisis
Munich taps the keg Saturday on its Oktoberfest, the world’s biggest beer festival with six million revellers expected, just as the German city grapples with a record refugee influx. The celebration of traditional Bavarian culture with its oompah music and
