Together against queer hostility

Today in Kassel we have about 250 People who were affected by the attack on the CSD Berlin were remembered. The day before there were visitors:within Christopher Street Day (CSD) hit by a van in Berlin. One person lost their life as a result, several dozen were injured. The alleged perpetrator took action …

Demonstration for the preservation of the Schwalmstadt women's clinic

round 350 People demonstrated on Saturday against the planned closure of obstetrics and gynecology at the Schwalmstadt Clinic. According to a decision by the Asklepios Group, both departments should... 1. January 2027 be closed. The closure means that employees will lose their jobs and exacerbates the situation …

Unique equestrian therapy center for people in wheelchairs threatened

City of Hessisch Lichtenau terminates lease agreement In June, the lease agreement for the meadow areas used by the “Rolli auf Trab” therapy center was terminated, as these will be used for commercial purposes in the future. The land is now for sale. The selling price of 448.000 However, euros exceed financial resources …

Prison revolt in the “Elwe”

Am 24. July 1994 revolted approx. 40 Deportation prisoners in the former correctional facility (JVA) "Elves" in Kassel. They had previously experienced poor prison conditions and were up to 18 Detained months before her deportation. As a result of these conditions and under the pressure of impending deportation, they resisted …

Charges related to IS plans to leave the country

Two men from the Kassel area in custody The Frankfurt public prosecutor's office has two men aged 19 and 27 accused for years. According to the prosecution, they wanted to travel to Syria, with the Islamic State (IS) receive training in firearms and take part in combat. They are accused …

Before today 91 years: Wave of arrests against anti-fascists

Am 23. July 1935 became 20 Members of the Communist Party of Germany (KPD) arrested by the Gestapo. They were active in the underground and organized resistance against the Nazis in Kassel. Already after the KPD ban 1933 Thousands of party members were imprisoned throughout the Reich. From 1933 to 1945 …

Henschel site: Expulsion of artists?

In an open letter, the Henschel grounds interest group criticizes the planned development plan for the Henschel grounds. The planning suppresses art and culture and subordinates the development of the district to the interests of the arms industry. The letter to Mayor Schoeller was sent by over 20 Initiatives and associations from Rothenditmold …

Pistorius wants arms research at the university

During his visit to Kassel, Boris Pistorius spoke out in favor of opening universities for armaments research. In an interview with the defense company KNDS, he was pleased, that more and more universities are abandoning the civil clause. KNDS boss Florian Hohenwarter added, according to HNA, collaboration with universities …