Overview

• The three­-day Sommerfest has resumed with 60,000–70,000 visitors expected under new security measures.
• The city council’s €300,000 fund is underwriting vehicle barriers, checkpoints and security staff across Neumarkt and Fronhof.
• Memorial ceremonies and a commemorative concert at the Fronhof honor the three victims of the August 2024 knife attack.
• The trial of Syrian suspect Issa al H. continues in Düsseldorf on charges of triple murder and ten counts of attempted murder.
• Some residents report enduring trauma and avoidance of the Fronhof, underscoring the lasting psychological impact on the community.