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3 Jan
The NFL will play at least four games in Germany up to 2025. In addition to Sunday's first game in Germany there is a commitment to an annual game over the next three years -- with Munich and Frankfurt each set to host twice.
8 Oct
A work by Nazi painter Adolf Ziegler hangs in Munich's Pinakothek museum, and German artist Georg Baselitz says it should be removed. Ziegler persecuted Jewish and "degenerate" artists under Hitler.
19 Sep 2022
The world-famous beer festival opened in Germany after two years of hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. Amid economic pressure, beer prices at the event are about 15% higher than in 2019.
11 Sep 2021
Mercedes-Benz showcased its concept electric car 'VISION AVTR' designed in collaboration with Disney and inspired by James Cameron’s blockbuster Avatar at the International Motor Show in Munich on Monday. According to the brand, the key feature of the futuristic super car is the use of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) technology which allow the driver to use mind control ‘as a new dimension of human interaction with the vehicle.’ The vehicle was unveiled to the public at a car show last year, but it’s the first time it presented the BCI functions at work. In Munich, the company also showed some of its latest models including an electric Maybach.  
23 Jun 2021
Munich, hosting Germany's match against Hungary, wanted to light up the stadium in rainbow colors after Hungarian lawmakers passed new anti-LGBT+ legislation.
9 May 2021
The city of Munich has released a terse statement distancing itself from reports about an Oktoberfest event in Dubai. Other businesses expressed bewilderment with the plans.
26 Apr 2021
UEFA has confirmed that Munich will retain its right to host three Euro 2020 group-stage matches and a quarterfinal. UEFA had demanded that host cities guarantee fans will be allowed to attend the matches.
13 Aug 2020
Germany's Financial Intelligence Unit reportedly only handed over a small number of reports containing information related to Wirecard. The Munich public prosecutor said "only two" were received before June 2020.
20 Oct 2018
The Oktoberfest in Munich may be over, but across the globe hundreds of mini-Oktoberfests are catering to those who want to enjoy a little taste of German culture and traditions. Even Yangon in Myanmar celebrates its own two-day Oktoberfest.
18 Jun 2018
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was taken into custody in Munich as part of the diesel-cheating scandal impacting the automaker and parent company Volkswagen.
18 Feb 2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence sought to reassure allies at a security conference in Munich, even as he criticised NATO members for lacking what he perceives as a credible path to reach funding goals.
17 Feb 2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is headed to Munich and Brussels to meet with allies amid tumult surrounding the Trump administration.

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