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Munich's Oktoberfest hosts against smoking ban

A couple of days after 61 per cent of Bavaria's electorate voted for a complete ban on smoking in public eateries, the hosts of the famous Munich Oktoberfest are complaining. According to them, prohibiting smoking on the Wiesn may prove to be dangerous. Smokers will have to leave their already contested seats in the beer tents, giving non-smokers a chance to butt-ins and take overs. The result, according to the event's hosts, could be disagreements and brawling, putting an end to the cozy atmosphere.