Kassel judge in court for sexual violence

The former vice president of the Kassel district court and lecturer at the University of Kassel, Philipp Gescher, is currently before the Fulda District Court. The 56-year-old is said to have sexually harassed a 35-year-old judge on probation for over two years. Gescher harassed the 35-year-old via text message and phone and repeatedly … ▷

Truck entrance opposite hospice

The plans for the Henschel area were presented on Tuesday in the Technology Museum. The “No War in Rothenditmold” alliance had previously warned against an expansion of the arms industry at a rally. The city of Kassel attended the event, Owner Sector Seven Investors GmbH and the development partner Büro Dr. Vogel … ▷

“This is exhausting the students”

The Senate of the University of Kassel has on 01. June approved a draft amendment to the civil clause. This was 2013 decided as a voluntary commitment, according to which research and teaching should exclusively serve civilian goals. The new draft is intended to overcome the dividing line between civil and military purposes and thus deviates … ▷

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. … ▷

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 … ▷