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Germany's Chancellor Merkel warns on anti-Semitism ahead of Gaza protests

Sat, 22 May 2021 17:55:33 +0200

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday warned against any show of anti-Semitic or racist behaviour ahead of expected weekend pro-Palestinian rallies in the wake of days of fighting in the Middle East.

Over 10,000 protesters take to Berlin streets as Germany marks May 1st

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:30:22 +0200

Thousands of people descended on the streets of Berlin and other cities across Germany on Saturday for Labour Day demonstrations, with more than 20 protests in the capital alone.

German demo against coronavirus rules sparks row over protest freedoms

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:16:26 +0200

Photos and footage of thousands of anti-pandemic measures protesters in Berlin without masks have shocked the world. In Germany it's sparked a heated row over whether

Explained: What sparked the protest culture of modern Germany?

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:50:44 +0200

Though national stereotypes purport that Germans adore order and rules, Germany is not shy of protests and demonstrations. Here is a look at what sparked the protest culture of today.

Fears of serious violence at Berlin May Day protests prove unfounded

Thu, 02 May 2019 12:10:23 +0200

Fears that this year’s May Day protests could see a return of violent street protests in the German capital proved unfounded as police were able to report a minimum of disruption at a left-wing demo.

'Welcome to hell,' vow German anti-G20 protesters

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 12:15:44 +0200

A ten minute walk from Germany's heavily-guarded G20 summit venue in the port city of Hamburg lies the graffiti-covered centre of the leftwing protest movement vowing to disrupt it.

German teachers rally against low pay

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:45:30 +0200

German language teachers demonstrated in Berlin on Wednesday, complaining that their work in integrating foreigners into German society is not given the financial recognition it deserves.

Wilders' Pegida speech is turnout flop

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:32:12 +0200

Dutch far-right populist lawmaker Geert Wilders rallied thousands of Pegida followers in Dresden on Monday to counter society's "Islamization" but failed to draw the record crowds organisers had hoped for.

'We were too afraid to go out that night'

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:20:00 +0200

Some 200,000 people joined a candlelight procession on Thursday night in Leipzig, marking a watershed mass protest 25 years ago that helped bring down the Berlin Wall a month later. For many, it was an emotional march.

Pressure on police over anti-Semitic protests

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 16:44:00 +0200

Demands are growing in Germany for the prosecution of protesters in Berlin, Frankfurt and other cities who led anti-Semitic chants and incited violence against Jews over Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

More cops to carry ID numbers - and cameras

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:02:00 +0100

The central state of Hesse is set to be the third in Germany to require police officers to wear identification numbers, while others have been wearing cameras in a pilot project to try to reduce the thousands of attacks against them.

Bulgarian demo builds Berlin Wall in thanks

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:24:00 +0200

Bulgarian anti-government protesters said thanks to the German ambassador for supporting their movement on Tuesday evening by building and tearing down a “Berlin Wall” outside his office, Der Spiegel reported.

Neo-Nazi acquitted after driving into leftists

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:53:00 +0200

A German neo-Nazi who drove into a group of leftists, leaving one with a brain injury, has been acquitted of attempted manslaughter. The judge found he was acting in self-defence.

'Blockupy' protests paralyse Frankfurt

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:24:00 +0200

Germany’s financial centre was in lock-down on Wednesday, with Frankfurt police advising those bankers insisting on turning up to work early not to wear suits – as police moved in to clear a protest camp in the centre of the city.

Neo-Nazis and protestors fill a tense Dresden

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Thousands of anti-fascists and neo-Nazis as well as police officers trying to keep them apart filled Dresden's city centre on Saturday after organisers of three neo-Nazi demonstrations were given the judicial go-ahead to march.

Blinded Stuttgart 21 protestor wants apology

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:01:00 +0100

A man blinded by a water cannon during a Stuttgart 21 demonstration – and whose image became a rallying point for protestors – is demanding an apology from Baden-Württemberg state premier Stefan Mappus.

Mediator Geißler backs Stuttgart 21 rail project

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:07:00 +0100

Heiner Geißler, chief mediator for talks on the controversial rail project Stuttgart 21, delivered his verdict on Tuesday evening, saying there would be no referendum and the expensive revamp of the train station should go forward with a few improvements.

Police stick to refusal to make officers wear identifying badges

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:42:00 +0100

Most German states are still refusing to have police officers wear name or number badges, saying such identification would put officers in danger, despite a compromise suggested by Berlin.

Baden–Württemberg rejects referendum on Stuttgart 21

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:50:00 +0200

The Baden–Württemberg state parliament on Thursday rejected a petition by the centre-left Social Democrats to hold a referendum on the controversial Stuttgart 21 rail project.

Stuttgart 21 talks begin

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:33:00 +0200

Mediated talks between advocates and opponents of the controversial Stuttgart 21 rail project began on Friday, with the process scheduled to be aired live on the internet and public broadcasters.