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Around 10,000 turn out in Hamburg for anti-fascist rally

An estimated ten thousand people turned out in Hamburg for an anti-fascist rally last night. The gathering was to counter a Far Right demonstration in the city - which was overwhelmingly outnumbered.

Austria

Austrian politician expelled from ruling party over ‘sexist’ tweet

When asked over the weekend by a Twitter user how Berlin State Secretary Sawsan Chebli got her position, Efgani Dönmez responded: "Look at her knees, maybe you find an answer there".

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"Anti-racism" concert draws 65,000 in Chemnitz, Germany

After weeks of violence, the German city of Chemnitz was noisy but peaceful last night. Around 65 000 people attended a free open air concert against racism and a protest afterwards. The last month has seen far-right demonstrators clashing with counter-protestors in the streets of Chemnitz.

Germany

Germany suspends two police officers over Nazi salute

Two police officers in Germany’s southern state of Bavaria are being investigated over allegations that they performed the illegal Nazi salute.

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SMOKEBOT undergoes a trial by fire

Smokebot is a wifi-controlled robot that can asses the risks in a fire when visibility is very low.

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Calls for unity in Chemnitz against Far Right

Church, politicans and musicans are making a concerted push back against the Far Right in the east German town of Chemnitz. A concert calling for tolerance will take place there tonight.

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Peaceful Chemnitz protest after recent violence

The Protestant church held a rally in Chemnitz to call for tolerance towards migrants as residents' concerns grow over right-wing elements

Germany

German city hit by far-right violence braces for rival demonstrations

Supporters and opponents of Chancellor Angela Merkel's liberal immigration policy hold rival demonstrations on Saturday in the city of Chemnitz, where the fatal stabbing of a German man by two migrants sparked violent far-right protests.

Germany

Eight injured in German oil refinery explosion

Nearly 2,000 people are evacuated from nearby homes as a fire engulfs the Bayernoil facility

Greece

Volunteers aiding migrants arrested, charged by Greek police

The two detained, including a 'hero' swimmer, have denied all allegations.

Germany

Over 1,000 gather at right-wing rally in eastern Germany's Chemnitz

Far-right rallies have sparked mob violence in Germany this week

Switzerland

Watch: Flagging a problem? New ambassador's prop gaffe on first day

They share a border, language and good diplomatic relations but are things going to go sour between the Germans and the Swiss?

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Europe briefing: eight stories you need to know about today

In a hurry? Here’s our lunchtime briefing of the key stories from around Europe.

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Watch: German city removes statue of Turkish president

The statue was removed on Wednesday, with authorities saying it had become a security risk.

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Europe briefing: Eight stories to know about today

In a rush? Here are eight stories from around Europe that you need to know about today, Wednesday, August 29.

Germany

Explained: The far-right protests in Chemnitz

Germany’s top security official has offered to send police reinforcement to Saxony authorities after violence erupted at Monday's clashes between far-right demonstrators and counterprotesters in the eastern city of Chemnitz.

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Europe briefing: seven stories to know about today

In a rush? Here are seven stories from around Europe that you need to know about today, Tuesday, August 28.

Germany

German government says it will not tolerate vigilante justice

The German government says it will not tolerate vigilante justice after several people were hurt in clashes in the city of Chemnitz

Germany

Germany: controversial large bridge ready by 2019

The last section of the High Moselle bridge in Germany has been put in place. The construction crosses the Mosel wine valley south of the 900-year-old village of Urzig

Germany

€340 million to help German farmers after poor crop harvests

Germany’s grains harvest this year is likely to fall by about 22 percent affecting 10,000 farms. The government will step in to help struggling farmers with an aid programme