Christmas markets in the Harz before closing: grief after Magdeburg attack!

Christmas markets in the Harz before closing: grief after Magdeburg attack!

A terrible attack shakes Germany: In an incident on Friday evening, December 20, at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, a driver raced into a crowd, which resulted in at least two fatalities and dozens of injuries. The alleged perpetrator, a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia, was arrested. According to the authorities, he was not an Islamist and has lived in Germany since 2006, where he worked as a doctor. Prime Minister Haseloff spoke of shattering news and expressed his grief of the events that took place during a contemplative evening when families and friends gathered to celebrate. The Rhineland-Palatinate state government is also affected and supports the victims and their relatives in this difficult time, such as Mz reported.

The dramatic events of Magdeburg throw a shadow about the festive season in which Christmas markets take place in many cities. The security situation will continue to be monitored in detail in both Magdeburg and in surrounding places to ensure the safety of visitors.