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News briefingGermany today (Thu 22 Oct): Clocks go back on Sunday, feminist magazine Emma to close after 50 years, Bayern draw 2-2 with ArsenalWinter time starts early on Sunday. Alice Schwarzer is closing Emma, and Bayern drew with Arsenal in the Champions League. Seven stories, from politics and the economy to culture and sport.
Life & culture31 October in Germany is more than Halloween — Reformation Day and All Saints31 October is Reformation Day, a public holiday in nine states; 1 November is All Saints' Day in five. This year the 31st is a Saturday, and shops close. Here's how the end of October looks state by state.