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Two bombs explode in Dresden
One device was at a mosque, the second at an international conference centre in the east German city. No one has been hurt.One device was at a mosque, the second at an international conference centre in the east German city. No one has been hurt.
Rising maestro enchants Dresden
Dresden is a unique venue and has seen many a mesmerising concert.Dresden is a unique venue and has seen many a mesmerising concert.
Pegida 'anti-Islamisation' group in fresh bid for British backing
Britain is set to host fresh ‘anti-Islamisation’ protests after a former far-right leader helped to re-launch a Pegida offshoot in the countryBritain is set to host fresh ‘anti-Islamisation’ protests after a former far-right leader helped to re-launch a Pegida offshoot in the country
PEGIDA rallies against refugees in Dresden
Several thousand people have gathered in Dresden to protest against Chancellor Angela Merkel’s plans to take in refugees. The anti-migrant groupSeveral thousand people have gathered in Dresden to protest against Chancellor Angela Merkel’s plans to take in refugees. The anti-migrant group
Right-wing Dutch politician speaks at anti-Islam rally in Dresden.
Right wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders spoke at a meeting in Dresden of the anti-Islam PEGIDA movement on Monday. The crowd fell far short of theRight wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders spoke at a meeting in Dresden of the anti-Islam PEGIDA movement on Monday. The crowd fell far short of the
70 years on Germany remembers Allied firebombing of Dresden
A special service has been held in the eastern German city of Dresden to mark the 70th anniversary of the Allied bombardment. Candles for peace wereA special service has been held in the eastern German city of Dresden to mark the 70th anniversary of the Allied bombardment. Candles for peace were
Large rally against racism and xenophobia in Dresden in Germany
Thousands of people have taken part in a rally against racism and xenophobia in Dresden. This is the eastern German city where weekly gatherings haveThousands of people have taken part in a rally against racism and xenophobia in Dresden. This is the eastern German city where weekly gatherings have
PEGIDA darkens immigration climate in Germany
Two months ago when the PEGIDA movement formed in Germany it had only a few hundred followers. The name is an acronym in German, standing forTwo months ago when the PEGIDA movement formed in Germany it had only a few hundred followers. The name is an acronym in German, standing for
Hatred of Muslims has "no place in Germany" says German Chancellor Angela Merkel
The German President Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel have condemned an apparent Neo-Nazi attack on accommodation for refugees. ThreeThe German President Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel have condemned an apparent Neo-Nazi attack on accommodation for refugees. Three
Dresden: Giant Christmas cake
Giant Christmas cake is unveiled in Dresden’s historic city centre as part of annual Christmas tradition.Giant Christmas cake is unveiled in Dresden’s historic city centre as part of annual Christmas tradition.
Dresden still spellbound by Strauss
Richard Strauss had a special bond with the city of Dresden lasting several decades. His legacy still resonates in the Saxon capital. Among theRichard Strauss had a special bond with the city of Dresden lasting several decades. His legacy still resonates in the Saxon capital. Among the
Timeless Arabella
Content provided by Rolex Partner, In a letter dated 1927, Richard Strauss begs Hugo von Hofmannsthal to write him a new libretto: “You can evenContent provided by Rolex Partner, In a letter dated 1927, Richard Strauss begs Hugo von Hofmannsthal to write him a new libretto: “You can even
Several killed and scores injured in Germany bus crash
At least nine people have been killed and more than 40 injured in a bus crash near Dresden in Germany. Local police said that the incident, whichAt least nine people have been killed and more than 40 injured in a bus crash near Dresden in Germany. Local police said that the incident, which
American soprano Renée Fleming stars in Dresden
Renée Fleming, the critically acclaimed American soprano shone at the New Year’s Concert of the Staatskapelle Dresden. In the show Berlin metRenée Fleming, the critically acclaimed American soprano shone at the New Year’s Concert of the Staatskapelle Dresden. In the show Berlin met
Opera off stage: a diva reveals her "extracurricular activities"
In this unedited extra material Renée Fleming tells us about her role as Creative Consultant at the Lyric Opera in Chicago, the challenges ofIn this unedited extra material Renée Fleming tells us about her role as Creative Consultant at the Lyric Opera in Chicago, the challenges of
Dresden Elbe Valley delisted by UNESCO in bridge row
A new bridge designed to ease traffic has opened across the river Elbe in Dresden. But the crossing has sparked a row. The Dresden Elbe Valley hadA new bridge designed to ease traffic has opened across the river Elbe in Dresden. But the crossing has sparked a row. The Dresden Elbe Valley had
Germany's Stollen Festival : Christmas giant cake
Thousands of visitors were on hand for the 19th annual Dresden Stollenfest to watch the three ton city’s famous Christmas cake.Thousands of visitors were on hand for the 19th annual Dresden Stollenfest to watch the three ton city’s famous Christmas cake.
Dresden marks World War II bombing
On the anniversary of the Allied forces bombing of Dresden, protesters formed a human chain to try and prevent a neo-Nazi march from reaching theOn the anniversary of the Allied forces bombing of Dresden, protesters formed a human chain to try and prevent a neo-Nazi march from reaching the
German experts put Dresden death toll at 25,000
How many died in the Allied bombing of Dresden? The debate has long raged with German far-right groups claiming up to 500,000 peopleHow many died in the Allied bombing of Dresden? The debate has long raged with German far-right groups claiming up to 500,000 people
Dresden loses UNESCO status over bridge
The historic German city of Dresden has been taken of the UN’s list of World Heritage sites over the construction of a bridge. Dresden’s BaroqueThe historic German city of Dresden has been taken of the UN’s list of World Heritage sites over the construction of a bridge. Dresden’s Baroque
Rival groups mark Dresden bombing with clashes
Riot police have clashed with demonstrators in the German city of Dresden. Despite attempts to keep supporters from opposing political groupsRiot police have clashed with demonstrators in the German city of Dresden. Despite attempts to keep supporters from opposing political groups