Oktoberfest experiences crowd control issues at its halfway mark. Entrances closed temporarily, causing visitor panic. Attendance figures show a slight decrease from last year. Beer consumption is also lower, while non-alcoholic drinks increased. Police have reported more crimes this year. Sexual offenses remain consistent with previous years. A popular new song is emerging at the festival.
Oktoberfest experiences crowd control issues at its halfway mark. Entrances closed temporarily, causing visitor panic. Attendance figures show a slight decrease from last year. Beer consumption is also lower, while non-alcoholic drinks increased. Police have reported more crimes this year. Sexual offenses remain consistent with previous years. A popular new song is emerging at the festival.