Highest poverty rate in Hesse

Almost every fifth person in Kassel lives below the poverty line. Poverty in Hesse is increasing. According to figures from the Paritätische, the poverty rate is in the year 2025 on 17,3 % and thus rose above the national average. With 19,2 % Kassel is the city in Hesse with the highest poverty rate. …

Assault against 16-year-old – Kassel doctor convicted

Yesterday, a doctor from Kassel was given a suspended sentence of seven months and a fine of 7 months for sexual violence 3.000 € condemned. The doctor's assault occurred against a 16-year-old. He was initially a patient of the doctor and later recruited by him as an assistant …

Before today 7 years – Murder of Walter Lübcke

Seven years ago today, Walter Lübcke was shot. The former Kassel district president was on the evening of 1. June 2019 Murdered by the neo-Nazi Stephan Ernst on the terrace in front of his home. Already 2015 The neo-Nazis Stephan Ernst and Markus Hartmann set their sights on the CDU politician …

Protest against the emergency laws

Before today 58 Years of protest in Kassel against emergency laws 29. May 1968 There were protests against the commanders' meeting in Kassel. Knapp 1000 Pupils:inside and student:tried inside, to disrupt the conference of West Germany's military elite. The conference took place from 28. to 30. May and so …