German police tighten Oktoberfest security over terrorism fears

PanARMENIAN.Net – Police in Germany have tightened security for this year’s Oktoberfest over terrorism fears, BBC News reports.

The world’s biggest beer festival will be fenced off for the first time to ensure visitors go through security checks, authorities say.

About six million visitors are expected to visit Munich for the 17-day event, which runs until 3 October.

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