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Berlin unveils rainbow bench for Pride attack victims

Euronews World · 2026-08-07

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• What happened: Berlin officials and LGBTQ community members unveiled a rainbow bench and planted a maple tree in Tiergarten to honor the victims of a car ramming attack during the city's Christopher Street Day parade, which resulted in one death and 29 injuries. • Why it matters: This memorial serves as a permanent tribute to those affected by the attack at one of Europe's largest Pride events, highlighting ongoing issues of violence against the LGBTQ community. • What to watch next: Observers will be looking for further community responses and initiatives aimed at promoting safety and inclusivity during future Pride events in Berlin and beyond.

No Comment Video. Berlin unveils rainbow bench for Pride attack victims Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 07/08/2026 - 9:45 GMT+2 Berlin officials and LGBTQ community members unveil a rainbow bench and plant a maple tree in Tiergarten to honour victims of the CSD attack. Officials and members of Berlin's LGBTQ community have unveiled a rainbow-coloured bench and planted a maple tree in Tiergarten park to honour the victims of a car ramming attack during the city's Christopher Street Day parade. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The footage shows the group unveiling the bench before planting the tree together. The memorial comes after the attack at one of Europe's largest Pride events, which killed one woman and injured 29 others. The rainbow bench and maple tree now stand together in the park as a permanent tribute to those affected. Germany Berlin Gay pride Tribute Top stories Now playing Next Berlin unveils rainbow bench for Pride attack victims Now playing Next 90,000 rubber ducks race down Chicago River for charity Now playing Next Rome's Spin Time residents sleep outside after fire, amid heatwave Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 7th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Meta fined for $567 Mn for failing to protect minors on its platforms Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild Now playing Next Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says Now playing Next Iceland orders expulsion of 21 anti-whaling activists, police say Now playing Next German brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews Now playing Next German police deploy bomb disposal robot at airport after drone find Now playing Next Extreme heat pushes temperatures above 40°C across Europe Now playing Next A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricity Now playing Next As many Europeans jet off for the summer, how many citizens can't afford a holiday away? Now playing Next Reports: Spanish authorities concerned over possible Ceuta migrant crossing on 15 August Now playing Next Budget carrier easyJet confirms €6.6 billion takeover by US private equity firm ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia No Comment Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues No Comment Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard No Comment Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 air strike Business France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from next week Europe News Europe heatwave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record Europe News EU discusses extra financial support for Spain after record Ceuta migrant surge Europe News Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target for sabotage Europe News Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic bust Europe News Sweden to hand over Russian 'shadow fleet' ship to Ukraine, court documents show Culture news Dreaming of seeing the Colosseum after dark? Italy extends opening hours at major cultural sites The Cube Old videos and AI-generated images spread online about Ceuta crossings ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Ukraine hits refineries deep inside Russia as Moscow strikes train station and ship Japan Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing as mayor deplores pursuit of nuclear weapons Thailand Myanmar ex-junta chief seeks political legitimacy on first Thailand trip as civilian leader Europe News Germany's brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews Sport Infantino vows to carry on as FIFA chief following crisis meeting The Ring Europe’s biggest debates – Migration, Mercosur, and housing on The Ring USA Leftist Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats establishment candidate in shock Michigan primary victory World News Iran and Oman agree route for ships in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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