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 …

cdw Foundation paves way for KNDSSkatehalle leaves Henschel area

The cdw Foundation has announced, that they have a new area for the skateboard club Mr. Wilson acquired. The old location in the Henschel area had come under increasing pressure due to usage plans by the weapons manufacturer KNDS. So far, the cultural foundation has remained silent, that the move is related to the planned factory expansion. The …

Together against social cuts! rally on 18.05.2026

On Tuesday, 18.05.2026, took part approx. 150 People at a rally against the planned social cuts. The precarious situation was addressed in speeches by educators, among others:within, single parents and the disabled. The reason for the rally was the revelations of the “Paritätisches”. According to these should 8,6 billion euro …

Allegations of sexual violence in a children's home – Lauterbad Institute closes residential group in Habichtswald

The Lauterbad Institute is closing its residential group for children with disabilities in September. The reason for this is, among other things, deficiencies in the handling of cases of suspected sexual violence. According to information from “hr”, a resident was subjected to sexual assault by an employee over a period of two years …

Soon there will be tanks instead of locomotives?

Possible sale of Alstom to defense companyThe Alstom locomotive factory in Kassel could be sold. The question arises again, whether civilian industry will be transferred to arms production. According to HNA, there are discussions with a possible buyer, The employees were informed about this via a notice at the end of April. …

Parking fees are increasing

110 The new resident parking permit costs euros, people in Kassel have had to buy since this month. The ID card was initially introduced in the Vorderer Westen districts, Wehlheiden and Wilhelmshöhe. The regulation should also be in the northern part of the city in July, Rothenditmold, Südstadt, Unterneustadt and the Wesertor apply. …