Germany's restrictions to combat Covid-19 affected the country's 3,000 or so Christmas markets, an annual tradition since the 15th century. This season, visitors can enjoy candy floss or gingerbread hearts only through drive-in Landshuts.
Four family members of the gunman who went on a deadly shooting spree at a popular Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg were released from custody on Saturday, the Paris prosecutor's office said.
TRT World spoke to a man who's known alleged attacker Cherif Chekatt since childhood and insists he is not a terrorist. The 29-year-old has a long history of run-ins with the law.
The attack on the Christmas market in France's eastern city of Strasbourg has increased security concerns with the French Interior Ministry cancelling public protests.
Owners who want to make sure their furry friends don't feel left out of the season spirit can buy their pups a sweater or have their portrait drawn.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel promises that the perpetrator will be punished.
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