In Frankfurt, riots occurred before the opening of the new ECB headquarters
Frankfurt am Main - Numerous riots were addressed by the police and firefighters early this morning in Frankfurt am Main, where the new headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) will open today. In connection with the celebration, demonstrations of thousands of people against austerity measures are anticipated. During the night, trash bins and several vehicles burned in the city. Demonstrators threw stones at police officers in front of the old opera house, one of whom was injured, German media reported, citing a police spokesperson.
People threw cobblestones at the Frankfurt City Hall. Several windows on the ground floor were smashed. Near the city hall, firefighters extinguished a burning tire, while sirens of police vehicles began to sound in the vicinity, reported an AFP reporter. According to the AP agency, police stated that at least two police vehicles were set on fire.
The new ECB headquarters is to be ceremoniously opened at 11:00 CET. In the morning, at least a hundred demonstrators headed to the ECB, called by the Blockupy movement, which focuses on criticizing capitalism.
The organizers of the demonstration expect at least 10,000 participants. A special train was dispatched from Berlin to bring 800 radicals. In addition, 60 buses from nearly four dozen European cities headed to Frankfurt, AFP wrote.
Frankfurt police called in thousands of officers for today's events. Dozens of water cannons and helicopters are on standby to help ensure the safe conduct of today's events. Police set up barricades around the ECB headquarters and placed barbed wire.
The ECB claims it plans to operate at full capacity. However, some employees may work from home.
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People threw cobblestones at the Frankfurt City Hall. Several windows on the ground floor were smashed. Near the city hall, firefighters extinguished a burning tire, while sirens of police vehicles began to sound in the vicinity, reported an AFP reporter. According to the AP agency, police stated that at least two police vehicles were set on fire.
The new ECB headquarters is to be ceremoniously opened at 11:00 CET. In the morning, at least a hundred demonstrators headed to the ECB, called by the Blockupy movement, which focuses on criticizing capitalism.
The organizers of the demonstration expect at least 10,000 participants. A special train was dispatched from Berlin to bring 800 radicals. In addition, 60 buses from nearly four dozen European cities headed to Frankfurt, AFP wrote.
Frankfurt police called in thousands of officers for today's events. Dozens of water cannons and helicopters are on standby to help ensure the safe conduct of today's events. Police set up barricades around the ECB headquarters and placed barbed wire.
The ECB claims it plans to operate at full capacity. However, some employees may work from home.
More information >
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