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Christmas market

Locals and tourists come to sip mulled wine, eat food and purchase hand-made Christmas presents at Europe's Christmas markets, which are especially popular in Germany. Each year, around 3,000 markets are held in Germany.

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December 23, 2024

Germany: Man arrested over TikTok Christmas market threat

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Pretrial detention for Magdeburg Christmas market suspect

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Co leader of German far right party AfD Alice Weidel,center, attends an AfD election campaign in front of the cathedral in Magdeburg, Germany, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.

German far-right AfD rallies after Christmas market attack

German far-right AfD rallies after Christmas market attack

Thousands in Magdeburg hold a counter-rally against hatred, honoring victims, as the AfD stages its own nearby.
PoliticsDecember 24, 202402:21 min
police officers and people passing through the closed Magdeburg Christmas market

Magdeburg attack puts pressure on German security services

Magdeburg attack puts pressure on German security services

Questions are being raised whether the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg could have been prevented.
CrimeDecember 23, 202402:10 min
Police officer at Christmas market in Magdeburg

Security questions over Christmas market attack in Magdeburg

Security questions over Christmas market attack in Magdeburg

The attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg has raised questions about public safety and intelligence gaps in Germany.
Law and JusticeDecember 22, 2024
A lit Magdeburg Cathedral at night with people outside attending the memorial service

Grief and tributes after Magdeburg Christmas market attack

Grief and tributes after Magdeburg Christmas market attack

On Saturday, a service was held in Magdeburg to mourn the victims and honor the rescue workers after Friday's attack.
CrimeDecember 22, 202402:40 min
People lay flowers and candles at the foot of a statue at St. John's Church in central Magdeburg

Magdeburg mourns victims of Christmas market attack

Magdeburg mourns victims of Christmas market attack

Both residents and politicians visiting Magdeburg are shocked and unsettled after Friday’s deadly attack.
CrimeDecember 21, 2024
A sea of flowers and candles in front of a church close to the Christmas market in Magdeburg

Magdeburg Christmas market attack

Magdeburg Christmas market attack

On December 20, a car drove into crowds at a Christmas market in Magdeburg. Several were killed and around 200 injured.
CrimeDecember 21, 2024
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