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The operator of the Teufelsrad ride at Munich’s Oktoberfest is distributing free cycling shorts to women to prevent non-consensual filming. Investigations revealed over 32,000 voyeuristic videos of the ride on social media, prompting police to increase enforcement and warning campaigns.
The operator of the Teufelsrad ride at Munich’s Oktoberfest is distributing free cycling shorts to women to prevent upskirting, a practice that has generated thousands of viral videos. While German law criminalizes filming under skirts, critics argue current protections are insufficient, and police have increased enforcement with new warning campaigns and arrests.
The D.C. region offers multiple Oktoberfest celebrations this week, ranging from the Wharf’s dachshund race to Frederick’s 25th anniversary event.
A tour bus carrying approximately 35 Filipino nationals crashed in Germany on September 27, 2026, killing two people and injuring 19. The vehicle veered off a highway near Buchloe while traveling from Milan to Munich for Oktoberfest. The Philippine consulate is coordinating with German authorities to assist the victims.
The 191st Oktoberfest officially opened on September 26, 2026, with Munich Mayor Dominik Krause tapping the first keg at the Schottenhamel tent. The event, which runs through October 4, features 38 tents, a carnival, and traditional Bavarian attire. While the opening day saw high attendance and perfect weather, organizers emphasized peace and remembrance for the 1980 bombing victims. Visitors are advised to avoid chugging or standing on tables, as these actions result in immediate removal from the festival grounds.
The 191st edition of Oktoberfest opened in Munich on September 19, 2026, with Mayor Dominik Krause tapping the first beer barrel. The event featured traditional parades, lederhosen, and large crowds at brewery tents.
Germany has become the global leader in nonalcoholic beer consumption, with over half of adults having tried it, driven by health consciousness and a wide variety of options from major breweries, all while maintaining traditional brewing standards. The trend is growing rapidly, with nonalcoholic beer now making up about 9% of beer production and consumption in Germany, and expected to increase further.
Oktoberfest in Munich was temporarily closed due to a bomb threat linked to a family violence incident involving a booby-trapped house and a threatening letter, but was reopened after police found no suspicious devices during a thorough search.
Oktoberfest in Munich reopened after a bomb threat and a suspect's death linked to a house fire, with investigations revealing no political motives but family disputes and explosives involved. The event was temporarily closed for security checks, including bomb-sniffing dogs, and heightened security measures due to past threats. The suspect, who had explosives in his backpack, was found dead after fleeing police, and authorities confirmed no wider danger at the festival.
Oktoberfest in Munich was closed due to a bomb threat linked to a recent explosion in a residential area, where a man was severely injured and later died, prompting heightened security measures.
Oktoberfest in Munich was temporarily closed due to a bomb threat linked to a house fire and explosives found nearby. The festival is set to reopen after police confirmed the suspect behind the threat is dead, and investigations continue. The incident follows heightened security measures at the event, which has a history of threats and attacks. Authorities are sweeping the grounds with bomb-sniffing dogs and assessing potential links to earlier incidents, while the city remains vigilant.
Oktoberfest in Munich was temporarily closed due to a fire and bomb threat linked to a nearby house rigged with explosives, resulting in one death and ongoing investigations into potential links to other incidents and groups, with a large emergency response in place.
Oktoberfest in Munich was closed after a fire and explosion caused by arson at a residential building, with a suspect dead and threats linked to the incident, leading to heightened security and a temporary festival shutdown.
Munich's Oktoberfest was temporarily closed after a bomb threat, with authorities conducting a thorough search for explosives, and the festival remaining closed until at least 5 p.m.
Oktoberfest in Munich will remain closed until at least 5 pm on Wednesday following an explosion and fire in a residential building linked to a family dispute, with police discovering explosives and defusing booby traps, prompting heightened security measures and a delay in the festival's opening.