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Berlin Christmas markets reopen
December 21, 2016![Weihnachtszeit in Berlin Schloss Charlottenburg](https://static.dw.com/image/18892812_800.webp)
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Now that the police presence has been increased at the numerous Christmas markets in Berlin and all over Germany, and security tightened with road-blocks and barriers, the markets can now be visited during their usual opening hours.
Authorities and operators were unanimous in rejecting a general closure of Christmas markets and cancellation of large-scale events.
The New Year's Eve party at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate is to take place as scheduled.
isi/cho/ms (dpa)