Magdeburg Christmas market attack

On December 20, a car drove into crowds at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, capital of the state Saxony-Anhalt. Several were killed and around 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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How Magdeburg attack mobilizes Germany's extreme right

Racist attacks against migrants have come in the wake of 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.

Germany probes Christmas market attack warnings

Police are looking into whether previous warnings about the suspected Christmas market attacker were handled properly.

Grief and tributes after Magdeburg Christmas market attack

On Saturday, a service was held in Magdeburg to mourn the victims and honor the rescue workers after Friday's attack.

Pretrial detention for Magdeburg Christmas market suspect

A court in Magdeburg has approved a pretrial detention warrant for the suspect in Friday's Christmas market attack.

Magdeburg Christmas market attack: German football in shock

Jubilation and celebration were in shorter supply than usual at the top end of German football this weekend.

Magdeburg: Chancellor calls on Germany to stand united

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Magdeburg after a man drove his car into a Christmas market on Friday night.

Magdeburg mourns victims of Christmas market attack

Both residents and politicians visiting Magdeburg are shocked and unsettled after Friday’s deadly attack.

Magdeburg: Day after Christmas market attack

A day after the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid his respects at the scene.

Magdeburg: Grief and disbelief after Christmas market attack

Magdeburg residents are in shock after a car drove into a crowd of people at a Christmas Market, killing five.

What we know about the Magdeburg attack suspect

A man arrested after a car plowed into revelers at a Christmas market is reportedly a critic of Islam and AfD supporter.

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