Berlin Marks 8th Anniversary of Christmas Market Terror Attack

Ceremonies honor the 13 victims of the 2016 attack, with leaders emphasizing resilience against fear and violence.

The 8th anniversary of the 2016 Christmas market terror attack in Berlin was commemorated with a memorial service at the Gedächtniskirche near Breitscheidplatz.
Thirteen victims were remembered in a ceremony that included the reading of their names and the tolling of 13 bells from the church tower.
Bishop Christian Stäblein called for unity and resilience, stating that fear and violence must not undermine freedom and humanity.
Berlins' Mayor Kai Wegner and Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser attended the event, with Faeser expressing solidarity with survivors and victims' families.
The 2016 attack, carried out by an Islamist terrorist who drove a hijacked truck into the market, resulted in 13 deaths and over 70 injuries before the attacker was killed by police in Italy.