Magdeburg Christmas market attack anniversary

On December 20, 2024, a car drove into crowds at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Several people were killed and about 200 injured, some very seriously.

A sea of flowers and candles in front of a church close to the Christmas market in Magdeburg — Image: Michael Probst/AP/picture alliance

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Germany: Magdeburg Christmas market 1 year after attack

Residents try to carry on amid heightened security one year after an attack on the Christmas market killed six people.

Magdeburg still grieves a year after Christmas market attack

A year after a deadly Christmas market car-ramming, many in Magdeburg say Christmas no longer feels the same.

Germany's Christmas markets open amid security concerns

Christmas markets have opened across Germany, but last year's deadly attack still casts a shadow over the festivities.

Germany's oldest Christmas market in Dresden ups security

Despite a deadly attack, authorities and business owners are keeping the tradition of German Christmas markets alive.

Suspect admits to driving car in Magdeburg market attack

"I am the one that drove the car," the suspect said on the first day of his high-security trial.

Who is the suspect in the German Christmas market attack?

A man accused of attacking visitors at a Magdeburg Christmas market last year has gone on trial.

Germany: Magdeburg market attacker charged with murder

The man is accused of six counts of murder and 338 counts of attempted murder after driving a car through a crowd.

German Christmas market attacker shocks victims with letters

Recipients of the letters want to know how a man charged with carrying out the deadly attack got their addresses.

Car ramming attacks: Why do they keep happening?

Another car ramming attack in Vancouver has put focus back on dangers posed by those who use vehicles as weapons.

How Germany's far right is exploiting the Magdeburg attack

Authorities have reported a surge in racist attacks following the deadly 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.

Germany: Magdeburg attack could shape upcoming election

With a general election due, it didn't take long for politicians to try and exploit the attack at the Christmas market.

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