Everyone's favourite beer-drinking festival Oktoberfest will not be taking place in its capital Munich this year, the German state of Bavaria has said.

The event, which was due to take place from 19 September to the 4 October, is typically attended by around six million people.

The cancellation is going to be a huge blow to Munich's economy. Reuters say that the festival generates more than €1 bn ($1.07 bn; £0.87 bn) for the city each year.

(BBC)