The perpetrator from Hanau wanted to kill people with foreign roots. On the evening of February 19, 2020, he shot eight men and one woman at six crime scenes in the Hessian city. He injured six people. The 43-year-old then drove home, killing his mother and himself. Faeser announces decisive action against right-wing extremism The … Read more
The “Battle of the Giants”, the biggest and bloodiest of the Russian campaign, left 35,000 dead and 55,000 wounded in its wake. The bicentenary of Napoleon’s death is also the occasion to recall that the grand army was forced to abandon men after its withdrawal from Russia in October 1812. About 2,000 of them wanted … Read more
“Europe needs a shared moment of remembrance,” said Eurocities President Dario Nardella, who is also mayor of the Italian city of Florence. “Let us pause for a minute to mourn the dead, to honor those suffering from the aftermath of the pandemic, and to reflect on our own situation – to take a deep breath … Read more
On the boulevard de Ménilmontant during the insurrection of the Paris Commune, in 1871 / AFP / Archives – – – – Last revolution of the 19th century and symbol of a tragic popular history, the brief adventure of the Paris Commune, 72 days from March 18 to May 28, 1871, ended in a bloodbath. … Read more
– – In a limited ceremony, on the afternoon of this Thursday, a new commemoration of the death of the volunteer martyr Pedro Godoy Pardo was held, who lost his life in acts of service on March 4, 1969. Under strict security measures due to the health contingency, officers of the Los Angeles Fire Department … Read more
Anniversary of the destruction Dresden (dpa) – Silent memories, white roses, candles and peaceful protest against neo-Nazis: On Saturday, Dresden commemorated the destruction of the city in the Second World War 76 years ago as well as all the victims of war and violence – this time mainly virtual because of Corona. A right-wing gathering … Read more
– 76th anniversary of the destruction of Dresden On the 76th anniversary of the destruction of Dresden in World War II, roses lie on the Altmarkt by a memorial. Photo: Robert Michael / dpa-Zentralbild / dpa – (Photo: dpa) – – – – Lord Mayor Dirk Hilbert A right-wing gathering and counter-protest also remained peaceful. … Read more
Status: 27.01.2021 02:00 a.m. On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the Lower Saxony state parliament is commemorating the victims of National Socialism. NDR.de will broadcast the event live from 10 a.m. After introductory words by the President of the Landtag, Gabriele Andretta (SPD), the head of the Lower Saxony … Read more