Police and media in Germany have been accused of silence on a wave of New Year's Eve assaults by men 'of north African or Arab appearance' because of fears of stirring social tensions. Public anger is growing over a series of sexual assaults against women in the centres of Cologne, Hamburg and Frankfurt on New Year's Eve, amid suggestions that authorities were slow to act due to political sensitivity surrounding the perpetrators' ethnicities. Many are asking how a crowd of some 1, men "of North African or Arab appearance" were able to take over the area around Cologne's main train station on New Year's Eve and allegedly assault dozens of women with impunity. And in scenes similar to those in Cologne, several women have reported New Year sexual assaults to police in Frankfurt and Hamburg. Criticism of the German media is also mounting after the incidents went unreported for five days. One victim, a German woman named only as Michelle, went on national TV and caused a wave of anger when she spoke of the sex attackers in Cologne.
Fury over silence on 'mass sex attacks' in Germany
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'Cover-up' over Cologne sex assaults blamed on migration sensitivities
Berlin's nightclubs are renowned for their hedonistic but sometimes seedy atmosphere which sees revellers go far beyond what is acceptable in most British venues. Raunchy antics are often ignored by club owners and staff, mostly thanks to the city's open-minded attitudes to sex and drug use. One legendary institution, the KitKatClub, is famous for openly encouraging guests to perform sex acts while on the dancefloor. The techno club hit the news today after one guest picked up bacterial meningitis at the venue last Saturday, sparking a city-wide alert which asked guests to visit doctors for tests.
Berghain is the most well-known club in Berlin - and also one of the worldwide most famous clubs. So be prepared to dance for hours and listen to top quality music. Best Clubbing Times : Sunday morning and Sunday night. Be as discrete as you can and make sure you know what you are getting into. From the previous owners of Bar 25, Katerholzig is a big amusement park for adults.