The Local Germany

May Day turns violent in Berlin and Hamburg

Sat, 02 May 2009 14:55:00 +0200

At least 200 people were arrested in Berlin on Friday night after May Day demonstrations in the southern Kreuzberg district descended into hours of fighting between rioters and police.

Germans to erect 46,000 maypoles this spring

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:49:00 +0200

Whether a sign of love, spring or both – Germans will put up as many as 46,000 maypoles this season.

Authorities brace for May Day violence

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:08:00 +0200

Germany is bracing for its biggest May Day protests in years amid fears of a rise in social unrest caused by the worst recession since World War II in Europe's biggest economy.

Neo-Nazis take over train

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:51:00 +0200

Neo-Nazis on their way to May Day demonstrations in Hamburg took over part of a train and harassed passengers, daily newspaper Bild reported on Friday.

Hamburg hit by May Day riots

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:32:00 +0200

The worst May Day riots in the northern German city of Hamburg in years continued into the early morning on Friday, causing police to use force to restore order.

May Day in Kreuzberg: music trumps riots

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:31:00 +0200

Berlin’s Kreuzberg district has seen May Day riots for over 20 years, but Sarah Roberts reports on how the neighbourhood is hoping this year will be different.