US EditionGermany Marks First Anniversary Of Deadly Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
More than 450 compensation applications have been filed for victims of the attack, with memorial events including a human chain of lights and market closure planned.
- On Saturday Magdeburg will hold a memorial service attended by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to mark the attack that killed six people and injured more than 300.
- Federal prosecutors say the attack was not terrorist in motive, as the Federal Public Prosecutor General said Taleb al‑Abdulmohsen acted 'out of personal frustration' after failed attempts to settle disputes with German authorities.
- Court records show the vehicle journey lasted one minute and four seconds, with speeds of 48 km/h and average 27 km/h, and the Naumburg public prosecutor's office filed a 206‑page indictment alleging six counts of murder and 338 counts of attempted murder.
- The court will continue the trial without the accused, as Burg Prison doctor declared Taleb al‑Abdulmohsen partially fit for transport but unfit to stand trial, while the defence announced legal action.
- The Regional Ministry of Social Affairs has accepted more than 450 compensation applications, arranged 146 psychotherapeutic treatments, and the police plan a human chain of lights with a protected space in Magdeburg.
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Worthy Christian NewsGermany's Merz urges 'peaceful coexistence' a year after deadly market attack
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday called for "peaceful coexistence" as the country marked the first anniversary of a deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in eastern Germany.
A few days before Christmas Eve, a man with an SUV raced across the Magdeburg Christmas Market a year ago. Six people die, more than 300 are injured. After the attack, Chancellor Merz sees a shadow on Christmas this year as well.
Only one minute and four seconds took the death drive. Six people died, more than 300 were injured. One year later, the huge willingness to help is highlighted.
Only one minute and four seconds took the death drive. Six people died, more than 300 were injured. One year later, the huge willingness to help is highlighted.
A year ago, an assassin killed six people at the Magdeburg Christmas Market. At the memorial event, the Federal Chancellor admonished "consolation and encouragement".
On the occasion of the anniversary of the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas Market, Federal President Steinmeier recalled the victims. He called on online service X to think about the dead and injured of the "human deed" and the relatives.
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