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Germany Searches for Motives in Christmas Market Attack

The authorities said they were struggling to understand the motives behind ramming a car into a Christmas market in the eastern city of Magdeburg, which left a 9-year-old boy among the five dead.

By Christopher F. Schuetze and Melissa Eddy

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Microbrand Watches Are the Focus of a New Fair in Prague

Organizers of the December event in the Czech capital want to attract local visitors as well as some of the city’s many holiday tourists.

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At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight

In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.

By Christopher F. Schuetze