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Europe News

"Increased caution": why the US is warning against travel to Germany

Unlike for Switzerland, Austria, Norway and Poland, the US is maintaining its travel warning for Germany; France and Italy remain at level 2.

14/08/2026

Culture news

Oktoberfest 2026 preparations: No new records sought

Excavators are back on Munich’s Theresienwiese: with under three months to go, work has begun on the world’s biggest folk festival, creating one of Europe’s largest temporary building sites by September’s ceremonial first keg.

06/07/2026

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Giesinger celebrates Munich beer culture, pushes for Oktoberfest place

Munich Brewers’ Day 2026 brings processions, ceremony and beer celebrations to Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, honouring the city’s brewing guild tradition.

24/06/2026

Moments

Airline collectibles for the AV geek in your life

From Lufthansa’s first class ducks to KLM’s miniature houses, these items are a hot commodity among aviation enthusiasts.

24/05/2026

Germany

Inside Germany's beer obsession

Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year.

23/05/2026

Moments

From Dublin to Munich: Europe’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

These celebrations rival Dublin’s festivities, attracting thousands of people every year.

17/03/2026

Destinations

Stargazing, culture, beer: Why Bavaria should be on your visit list

Germany’s biggest state has an even bigger tourism offering with a new International Dark Sky Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus 365 days of festivals.

06/03/2026

Travel News

This new luxury train route links the French and Italian Rivieras

Italy is also running special train services for white truffle season, the olive harvest and Christmas.

21/10/2025

Tech News

Laser installed at German airport to ward off drones, media report

German newspaper Bild said authorities deployed a laser installation near the Munich Airport in case of additional drone sightings.

06/10/2025

Germany

Oktoberfest 2025 ends with financial loss due to bomb scare in Munich

The closure, followed by searches by emergency services for booby traps and an increased security presence, had a knock on effect on the festival's financial impact.

06/10/2025

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Munich Oktoberfest resumes after closure

Munich’s Oktoberfest resumed after a tense seven-hour shutdown due to a bomb threat. Police cleared the grounds, ensuring safety for festival-goers.

01/10/2025

Germany

Oktoberfest to reopen after bomb threat linked to explosion in Munich

German police had closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds on Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat linked to a fire at a house in northern Munich.

01/10/2025

Food and Drink

Oktoberfest worldwide: German culture celebrations go global

This year's Oktoberfest is well underway in Germany but the celebrations are no longer only limited to Munich. The annual parade of Bavarian heritage has found numerous international offshoots: from golf courses in Mallorca to luxury resorts in the Maldives and even virtual beer tents.

25/09/2025

Moments

Going to Oktoberfest? Follow these rules or risk fines up to €600

While Oktoberfest may be renowned for its festive atmosphere, disregarding rules about public intoxication, among others, may cost visitors dearly.

13/09/2025

Destinations

Where to find culture and late summer sun in Europe in October

These destinations let travellers indulge in brilliant autumn colours, pleasant weather and quirky festivals in October.

09/09/2025

Travel News

This new ‘beer train’ goes from Rome to Munich for Oktoberfest

Travellers can get into the Oktoberfest mood right from the start of the journey with Bavarian-themed entertainment on Italy’s new night train.

27/08/2025

Destinations

For a budget summer break without the crowds, try Eastern Europe

Destination dupes to Eastern Europe are booming, especially as protests against mass tourism intensify.

20/02/2025