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Munich Oktoberfest reopens after bomb threat

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Ed McCambridge
October 1, 2025

Munich's famous Oktoberfest has reopened after police closed it due to a bomb scare. Authorities say the suspect may be tied to a deadly fire and domestic dispute. Now cleared for safety, the beer kegs are flowing again.

Munich’s Oktoberfest faced an unusual delay after a bomb threat linked to a deadly explosion elsewhere in the city. Authorities postponed the festival's start by over seven hours to conduct safety sweeps, frustrating visitors but prioritizing public security. Though the threat proved unfounded, officials say the precaution was necessary. 

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