September 21, 2024 Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival all things beer begins after ceremonial keg-tapping Thousands of beer lovers celebrated the 189th start of Oktoberfest, the world's largest folk festival, as Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap into the first keg of beer on Saturday.
September 21, 2024 Original festival beer for Oktoberfest found only in USA even as Munich taps first keg of 2024 Strong, amber-colored Marzenbier is the traditional beer served at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. But it's now found only in the United States.
September 18, 2024 Germany clamps down on illegal immigrants as country forced to rethink policies amid voter anger The European Union has attempted to tackle illegal immigration through agreements with nations such as Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon, but fears continue to prompt fears of migrant-driven crime.
September 11, 2024 International press reacts to Trump-Harris debate as world watches 'fiery debate' The foreign press tuned into the debate between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in an indication of how the international community is closely watching the race.
September 11, 2024 Partial bridge collapse in eastern Germany causes major traffic disruption Officials in Dresden, eastern Germany, are investigating a partial collapse of the Carola Bridge that occurred on Wednesday. The collapse disrupted a major traffic route.
September 5, 2024 Gunman at Israeli consulate killed by German police on anniversary of Munich Olympics massacre German police fatally wounded an armed suspected Islamist who they say was planning to attack the Israeli consulate in Munich on Thursday.
September 1, 2024 Germany started criminal investigation into social media user for mocking politician for being 'fat' Germany attempted to launch a criminal investigation into a Gab user for allegedly calling politician Ricarda Lang 'fat,' but the social media company refused to comply with demands.
September 1, 2024 Germany's right wing poised for major wins as centrist parties stumble Conservative groups in Germany are expected to make gains in the nation's elections this weekend amid growing anti-immigration sentiment.
August 31, 2024 Germany deports 28 Afghan nationals to their homeland, the first since the Taliban takeover in 2021 For the first time since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Germany has deported Afghan nationals to their home country; the 28 individuals were described as 'convicted criminals.'
August 29, 2024 German terror attack suspect identified as a Syrian refugee, chancellor vows to implement strict immigration German authorities have identified a 26-year-old Syrian national as the perpetrator in the fatal knife attack that left three dead and eight wounded.