THREE defence lawyers for a German woman facing murder charges over an alleged neo-Nazi killing spree have asked a Munich court to relieve them of their duties. The lawyers were appointed to defend Beate Zschaepe, who has been on trial … Continue reading
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German prosecutor investigates Facebook manager for ignoring racist posts
Prosecutors in Hamburg have launched an investigation into the European head of Facebook over the social platform’s alleged failure to remove racist hate speech, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor said on Tuesday. The move was announced as German politicians and … Continue reading
Home News Scottish News Police Scotland Fireworks shop attack treated as ‘hate crime’ after gang threatens to firebomb shopkeeper’s car
A TEENAGE gang threw fireworks into a shop and threatened to firebomb the owner’s Mercedes – before vandalising it with white paint. Gohar Jabbar, who runs A1 Pets and the neighbouring Costcutter in Leith ’s Great Junction Street said he … Continue reading
Police: Racism was motive for deadly Swedish sword attack
The attack on a school in Sweden in which a student and a teacher were killed was motivated by racism, police have told CNN. A police spokeswoman said the conclusion was reached because of “the way (the suspect) dressed and … Continue reading
Reker: from victim of anti-refugee attack to new Cologne mayor
On Saturday Henriette Reker, in charge of running refugee services in Cologne, was stabbed in the neck by an assailant with a far-right background. On Sunday she became the German city’s first female mayor. The attack on the final day … Continue reading
A year on, Germany’s PEGIDA radicalised by refugee influx
They gather in the dark, wave German flags and vent their fury at foreigners they fear are overrunning their homeland – next week Germany’s anti-Islamic PEGIDA movement turns one year old. Radicalised by Germany’s record influx of refugees and migrants, … Continue reading
Spanish archbishop warns against ‘Trojan horse’ threat from refugees
The Archbishop of Valencia, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, sparked controversy on Wednesday when he questioned whether welcoming refugees to Spain from Syria was such a good idea. “What’s happening in Europe?” the Catholic bishop asked. “This invasion of immigrants… are they … Continue reading
Refugee crisis fuels record result for Austrian far-right in Vienna elections
After a campaign dominated by Europe’s biggest refugee crisis in decades, the far-right Freedom party achieved a record result in a city election in Vienna on Sunday, but failed by a clear margin to beat the Social Democrats. The election … Continue reading
Figures reveal a ‘shocking’ rise in homophobic hate crimes
The number of homophobic attacks reported to police leapt by nearly a quarter last year, Home Office figures have revealed. Forces in England and Wales recorded 5,597 hate crimes against gays and lesbians in 2014-15, a rise of 22 per … Continue reading
Moldova face UEFA rap after fans displayed racist flags during match against Russia
European governing body UEFA has opened a disciplinary case against the Moldova Football Federation (FMF) after fans set off fireworks and displayed racist flags in last week’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Russia. The match, in Chisinau on Oct. 9, was … Continue reading