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More than 200,000 in Munich rally for Reza Pahlavi and regime change in Iran

Reza Pahlavi addressed the Munich Security Conference, where 200,000-250,000 protesters rallied for regime change in Iran and urged global leaders to intensify pressure through sanctions and intervention.

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Hundreds of thousands protest against Iranian government in Munich

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Munich to stage a major demonstration against the brutalities of the Iranian government amid ongoing nationwide protests. The protest comes as world leaders convene in the southern German city for a conference on global security.

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Sánchez's tough message on nuclear weapons in Munich

The Spanish president participates in the Munich Security Conference for the first time and questions the rearmament strategies of the powers. Faced with Putin, he advocates investing in values instead of nuclear arsenals.

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Russia poisoned Navalny, according to five European countries' scientific findings

The heads of French, British, German, Dutch and Swedish diplomacy said that 'only the Russian state had the means, the motive and the contempt for international law' to carry out this attack.

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Munich Security Conference warns of era of 'wrecking-ball politics'

As heads of state and government gather in Munich, a new report warns that the international order is under growing pressure, alliances are becoming more fragile, and geopolitical tensions are intensifying.

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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.

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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.

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Germany’s Munich Airport reopens after second closure over drones

Authorities said delays were expected to continue throughout Saturday despite the reopening.

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Munich Airport reopens after drone sightings halt flights

The incident is the latest in a string of drone sightings across Europe in the last week. The airport, which closed late on Thursday night, reopened early on Friday morning.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Uber and China’s Momenta to test robotaxis in Germany in 2026

However, there are still regulatory approvals needed for them to be up and running.

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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.

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German authorities charge suspect in Munich car ramming attack

Federal prosecutors said in a statement that on the morning of 13 February, the suspect "deliberately drove his car" into the union event in downtown Munich.