Germany

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.

27 September 2016

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Rising maestro enchants Dresden

Dresden is a unique venue and has seen many a mesmerising concert.

9 June 2016

Germany

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 country

4 December 2015

Germany

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 group

6 October 2015

Germany

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 the

13 April 2015

Germany

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 were

13 February 2015

Germany

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 have

10 January 2015

Germany

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 for

5 January 2015

Germany

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. Three

13 December 2014

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Dresden: Giant Christmas cake

7 December 2014

Musica

Dresden still spellbound by Strauss

13 November 2014

Musica

American soprano Renée Fleming stars in Dresden

9 January 2014

Musica

Opera off stage: a diva reveals her "extracurricular activities"

9 January 2014