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Bavarian officials cancel Oktoberfest for second year in a row due to concerns over spread of COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Bavarian officials cancel Oktoberfest for second year in a row due to concerns over spread of COVID-19

Firstpost  

Germany is in the middle of a coronavirus lockdown that includes a ban on large gatherings, with an infection rate of 146.9 new weekly infections per 100,000 residents. Berlin: Bavarian officials on 3 May canceled Oktoberfest festivities for a second year in a row due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, saying there are too many risks in hosting …

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Germany cancels Oktoberfest for 2nd year over virus fears
3 years, 8 months ago

Germany cancels Oktoberfest for 2nd year over virus fears

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Bavarian officials on Monday canceled Oktoberfest festivities for a second year in a row due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, saying there are too many risks in hosting the celebrations — which bring in visitors from around the world — during a global pandemic. Bavarian Governor Markus Soeder said it was with “heavy hearts” that they …

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Leader of Merkel's party seeks backing in bid for chancellor
3 years, 8 months ago

Leader of Merkel's party seeks backing in bid for chancellor

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new leader of Chancellor …

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Merkel’s party faces German election ‘wake-up call’
3 years, 9 months ago

Merkel’s party faces German election ‘wake-up call’

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Two German state election defeats have put the spotlight on chances of a government without Chancellor Angela Merkel’s bloc after September’s national vote. Final results showed that Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union was handily defeated in Sunday’s elections by two popular incumbent state governors: the Green party’s Winfried Kretschmann in Baden-Wuerttemberg and the center-left Social Democrats’ Malu Dreyer in …

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German states tighten virus rules as pandemic battle falters
4 years, 1 month ago

German states tighten virus rules as pandemic battle falters

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Several German states moved closer to a “hard lockdown” Tuesday as officials warned that continued high coronavirus infections could overwhelm hospitals and that too many people were ignoring existing pandemic restrictions. Figures published by Germany’s disease control agency showed the number of newly confirmed cases per 100,000 inhabitants reaching almost 320 in a week in Saxony — more …

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German states tighten virus rules as pandemic battle falters
4 years, 1 month ago

German states tighten virus rules as pandemic battle falters

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two German states moved closer …

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UEFA Super Cup: Bavarian state premier Markus Soeder worried event could lead to wave of COVID-19 infections
4 years, 3 months ago

UEFA Super Cup: Bavarian state premier Markus Soeder worried event could lead to wave of COVID-19 infections

Firstpost  

Budapest is playing host to the Super Cup on Thursday between Champions League winners Bayern Munich and European League holders Sevilla. Berlin: Bavarian state premier Markus Soeder said Monday he was getting a “stomach ache” over fears that this week’s UEFA Super Cup final in Hungary could become the next coronavirus superspreader event. “I really get a stomach ache when …

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Germany warns against tourist travel to parts of Spain
4 years, 5 months ago

Germany warns against tourist travel to parts of Spain

Daily Mail  

Germany has become the latest country to impose new travel restrictions on Spain after foreign holidays were linked to a 'concerning' rise in cases in Germany. Berlin's top diseases expert said today that Germany's own rise in cases is of 'great concern' and could be the start of a second wave. Off limits: Germany has told its citizens not to …

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Behind Germany’s battle, a fight for Merkel’s crown
4 years, 8 months ago

Behind Germany’s battle, a fight for Merkel’s crown

The Hindu  

Sporting events may be on hold in Germany, but the race to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel is gathering pace as the country makes cautious progress in the fight against the coronavirus. Mr. Laschet and Mr. Soeder head Germany’s biggest States by population and area respectively — and also the two worst hit by the coronavirus —and have played a key …

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