Chemnitz

Chemnitz and Nova Gorica kick off this year’s European Capitals of Culture

Around 80,000 people attended the opening event on January 18 that launched Chemnitz's year as European Capital of Culture 2025, a title the eastern German city is sharing with Nova Gorica/Gorizia,…

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Germany’s domestic intelligence chief told to quit

As expected, Germany's domestic intelligence chief, Hans-Georg Maassen, has been told to quit and move to a senior post at the interior ministry. The government's decision came amid a furore…

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While understanding reason of outrage there is no excuse or explanation for Nazi slogans and attacks on people who “look different.” – Merkel

Angela Merkel said she understands the “outrage” that led people to demonstrate in the eastern German city of Chemnitz but insisted there is no “excuse or explanation” for Nazi slogans and attacks…

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Jewish restaurant attacked in apparent anti-Semitic attack in Germany

Masked assailants hurled rocks and bottles at a Jewish restaurant, injuring the owner, in an apparently anti-semitic attack on the sidelines of a wave of neo-Nazi protest in an east…

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Thousands attend anti-racism concert in Chemnitz

Tens of thousands of people thronged an anti-racism concert Monday in protest against xenophobic mobs that ran rampage in the city of Chemnitz, as Angela Merkel urged Germans to stand…

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Bono reassures fans that the show will go on

Thousands of fans were disappointed Saturday night when, in Berlin, the Irish band's concert was suddenly canceled after Bono seemed unable to sing. "It's not right for you. It's useless Bono told…

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Our consulting arm Diplomatique Expert, recommends the following reads from major news outlets for insight on the main news of the week. The Observer In Chemnitz, anti-fascists stand up…

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Germany: Chemnitz Violence

Saxony State Premier Michael Kretschmer traveled to Chemnitz on Thursday as part of a statewide election campaign tour. At the same time, a far-right rally, this time unopposed by an…

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Online leak of Chemnitz arrest warrant triggers investigation

Saxony's Justice Ministry confirmed Wednesday that an investigation was underway into the illegal online publication of an arrest warrant tied to a stabbing in Chemnitz on Sunday. The deadly stabbing of a…

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German official blame fake news on social media for helping fuel right-wing violence in Chemnitz

German officials have blamed "fake news" on social media for helping fuel right-wing violence in the eastern German city of Chemnitz over the past two days. "We have to acknowledge that mobilization…

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