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- October 01, 2013
On the surface, Oktoberfest is all about booze and sex. But the world's most famous folk festival can also be seen as a microcosm of Bavarian culture, where tradition and conviviality have combined to create a special brand of prosperity. By Ullrich Fichtner more... [ Comment ]
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- September 27, 2013
For some 200 years, Oktoberfest has been all about copious amounts of beer and meat. But, this year, organizers are breaking with tradition and reaching out to visitors with dietary restrictions by offering vegan dishes and even vegan wine. By Friederike Heine more... [ Comment ]
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- September 18, 2013
What does a dirndl apron reveal about its wearer, and how do visitors get seats inside the beer tents? An Oktoberfest expert answers questions about how to get the most out of the world's largest folk festival, which begins this weekend. By Julia Stanek more... [ Comment ]
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- September 17, 2013
Tourism and taking pictures have always gone together. But doing both as part of a "photo marathon" is becoming a trend in big cities across the world -- mostly recently Leipzig. The competitions allow shutterbugs to experience the cities in a whole new way. By Stephan Orth more... [ Comment ]
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- September 17, 2013
The wrecked Costa Concordia was successfully lifted to an upright position off Italy's coast on Tuesday, revealing a severely damaged starboard side. Salvage workers and residents of Giglio are celebrating the technological feat. more... [ Comment ]
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- August 28, 2013
It's one of largest and most popular covered markets in the world -- but now management claims vendors have weakened the structure of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to the point it may collapse. Merchants view the situation differently. By Hasnain Kazim more... [ Comment ]
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- August 14, 2013
Starting this fall, people in Berlin who rent out apartment space for short periods could face steep fines. Politicians say the measure will help combat ballooning rents. But opponents counter that it is a gift to the hotel industry as it battles competition from companies like Airbnb. By Janko Tietz more... [ Comment ]
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- August 07, 2013
Powerful thunderstorms struck across Germany on Tuesday evening, resulting in the suspension of rail traffic on many of the country's main arterials. Additional chaos is expected, with more heavy weather on the way. more... [ Comment ]
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- July 29, 2013
A dramatic bus crash killed at least 39 in Italy on Sunday night. The bus was driving on a highway in the Campania region when it broke through a guard rail and plunged into the ravine below. more... [ Comment ]
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- July 25, 2013
Was the driver of the train that derailed in Spain on Wednesday night going too fast? Eyewitness accounts, a video of the deadly crash and statements from the driver himself suggest he was. Why did safety systems fail to prevent the disaster? more... [ Comment ]
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- July 25, 2013
At least 78 people were killed and over 140 more injured on Wednesday night when a train derailed just outside of the Spanish city Santiago de Compostela. Initial reports suggest the train may have been traveling too fast. more... [ Comment ]
