The German authorities said the decision to close the festival grounds was taken after an earlier explosion in a residential area of the city that appeared linked to a domestic dispute.
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A Calm Before the Beer Taps Open at Oktoberfest
Until the taps open at Oktoberfest, it’s a nonalcoholic mix of card games, soft drinks and waiting.
A German Town Warily Considers a Future Without a Deep U.S. Presence
American culture, friends and jobs are part of the fabric of Vilseck, home to a U.S. military base. President Trump has forced its people to think about what it would mean to lose that.
German Court Says a Hangover Is an Illness
The state court in Frankfurt ruled that an “anti-hangover shot” violated a ban on claiming that foods or supplements can cure human ailments.