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The Detroit Lions will play an NFL game in Munich during the 2026 season at the Allianz Arena, with the opponent and date to be announced; this marks the NFL’s third Munich game, and Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown—whose mother is German—expressed excitement about showcasing Detroit football abroad.
The NFL announced the Detroit Lions will play a regular-season game in Munich during the 2026 season as part of the NFL International Series, to be held at FC Bayern Munich Stadium with opponent and kickoff time to be announced in the schedule release; the Lions have grown their German presence through the Global Markets Program with marketing rights in the DACH region, youth camps, partnerships (including with 1. FC Köln) and travel packages via On Location, marking the team's return to international play after a 2015 London game.
The famous Eisbach river wave in Munich, known as the birthplace of freshwater surfing, has mysteriously disappeared after a recent cleanup, leaving surfers puzzled. Authorities are investigating the cause and plan to divert more water to restore the wave, which is a major tourist and sporting attraction. The wave's disappearance highlights the delicate balance required for standing waves and the impact of maintenance activities.
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.
German police closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds in Munich after receiving a bomb threat linked to a recent explosion and domestic dispute, leading to a temporary festival closure until at least 5 p.m. local time, amid heightened security concerns.
Oktoberfest 2025 in Munich runs from September 20 to October 5, featuring record beer prices over €15 per liter, with a focus on traditional tents, regional food, security, and sustainability efforts aiming for climate neutrality by 2028.
Alon Aboutboul, an Israeli actor known for roles in major films like 'Munich' and 'The Dark Knight Rises,' died at age 60 after collapsing on a beach in northern Israel.
A spectator died after falling from the second tier of the Allianz Arena during the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain in Munich, with the game continuing as medical teams responded; UEFA expressed condolences, and the incident cast a somber shadow over the match.