Brandenburg Gate
Coverage of Brandenburg Gate in the Nexus archive.
- Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police
A 21-year-old man with a record of Islamist extremist activity was shot dead by police after allegedly driving a minivan into people during Berlin's Pride celebrations, killing one person. The attack occurred in Tiergarten park near the Brandenburg Gate.
- Berlin shaken by attack on Pride March: 'I never thought this could happen in the most queer-friendly city in the world'
An attack on Berlin's Pride March occurred on July 25, 2026, when a car rammed into the Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade. The following evening, people gathered with candles at Brandenburg Gate, which was illuminated in rainbow colors.
- The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack, Abdul Ballout, was killed by police during a confrontation in Spandau. The attack, which occurred near the Brandenburg Gate, left one person dead and 29 injured. Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, had previously sought to join the Islamic State group.
- Suspect in Berlin attack near Pride gathering shot dead by police
A 21-year-old suspect, Abdul B, was shot dead by police in Berlin's Spandau district after driving a minivan into a crowd near a Pride gathering in Tiergarten park. The attack, which killed one person and injured 29, occurred near the Brandenburg Gate during Christopher Street Day. Abdul B had a history of criminal offenses, radicalization, and ties to the Islamist scene.
- The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police
The suspect in the Berlin Pride attack, which killed one and injured 29, was killed by police during a confrontation in a Berlin suburb. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was linked to Islamic State and had previously sought to join the group. He was tracked down after a 24-hour search following the attack.
- The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police
The suspect in the Berlin Pride attack, Abdul Ballout, was killed by police during a confrontation in Spandau. Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, is suspected of driving a van into a crowd and stabbing others with a machete near the Pride festival. Prosecutors stated he had previously sought to join the Islamic State group.
- German police search for the suspect in Berlin Pride attack that killed 1 person and injured 29
German police are searching for Abdul Ballout, a man suspected of driving a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival, killing one person and injuring 29 others before allegedly using a machete. Authorities believe the attack was an Islamic extremist terror act, with the suspect linked to radicalization and Islamist ties. The incident occurred in Tiergarten park, near the Brandenburg Gate, but not at the festival itself.
- Berlin Pride van and knife rampage an ‘Islamist terrorist attack’, say German authorities
A van ramming and knife attack near Berlin’s Pride festival was declared an Islamist terrorist attack by German authorities. The incident, which occurred in Tiergarten park near the Brandenburg Gate, resulted in one fatality and 29 injuries, with the primary suspect, Abdul Ballout, 21, still at large.
- Germany says fatal Berlin Pride attack believed to be an act of Islamic extremist terror
A man drove a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival, killing one person and injuring 29 others, with authorities suspecting an Islamic extremist terror attack. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, is believed to have ties to Islamic extremism and a history of criminal convictions. The attack occurred in Tiergarten park, near but not at the Pride festival site.
- German police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left 1 dead and 16 injured
German police are searching for a 21-year-old suspect, Abdul B., linked to a van-ramming attack near Berlin's Pride festival that killed one person and injured 16 others. The suspect, associated with Islamic groups in Berlin, is believed to have used a vehicle and possibly a weapon in the attack, which disrupted the Pride event and led to its early closure.
- German police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left 1 dead and 16 injured
German police are seeking a 21-year-old suspect, Abdul B., believed to have rammed a van into a crowd at Berlin’s Pride festival, killing one person and injuring 16 others. The suspect, linked to Islamic groups in Berlin, is considered armed and dangerous, prompting a public warning to avoid contact.
- Attack on Berlin pride parade leaves 1 dead, 16 injured
A 21-year-old man drove a van into a crowd at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day parade, killing one person and injuring 16. The suspect, Abdul B., is linked to Berlin’s Islamist scene and remains at large. The attack, condemned by Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, occurred near Brandenburg Gate and Tiergarten park.
- German police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left 1 dead and 16 injured
German police are hunting a 21-year-old suspect, Abdul B., linked to Islamic groups in Berlin, after a van-ramming attack during the Pride festival killed one person and injured 16. The suspect is believed to have also stabbed several victims, prompting a public warning to avoid contact as authorities search for him.
- Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
A van struck a crowd at Berlin's Pride festival, killing one person and injuring 16. Police identified a suspect linked to Islamic groups in Berlin but have not arrested him. The event was canceled, and authorities are investigating possible stab wounds among victims.
- Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
A van struck a crowd at Berlin's Pride festival, killing one person and injuring 16. Police identified a suspect linked to Islamic groups in Berlin but have not arrested him. The event was canceled, and authorities are investigating potential stab wounds among victims.
- Van slams into people gathered for Berlin's LGBTQ+ event, killing 1 and injuring at least 16
A white van struck attendees at Berlin's LGBTQ+ pride event, killing one person and injuring 16, prompting authorities to cancel the event. Police are investigating the incident as a potential act of violence, with no suspect or motive identified yet.
- Van slams into people gathered for Berlin’s LGBTQ+ event, killing 1 and injuring at least 15
A van struck attendees at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ event, killing one and injuring at least 15. Police shut down the event, searched for suspects, and reported life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred in Tiergarten park near the Brandenburg Gate during Christopher Street Day celebrations.
- Van slams into people gathered for Berlin's LGBTQ+ event, killing 1 and injuring at least 15
A van struck attendees at Berlin's LGBTQ+ Christopher Street Day event, killing one person and injuring at least 15. Police shut down the event, searched for suspects, and reported some victims had life-threatening injuries. The attack occurred in Tiergarten park near the Brandenburg Gate, where hundreds of thousands had gathered for the annual pride celebrations.
- A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin's LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd
A car drove into a crowd during Berlin's LGBTQ+ parade, killing one person and injuring at least 15. Police called off the event, citing life-threatening injuries and an ongoing search for suspects.
- Several people are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march after a car drives into the crowd
A car drove into a crowd during Berlin’s LGBTQ+ parade, injuring several people and prompting police to cancel the event. Authorities searched for suspects and urged attendees to leave the Tiergarten park area near the Brandenburg Gate.
- A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin's LGBTQ+ march when a van drives into the crowd
A van drove into a crowd during Berlin’s LGBTQ+ event, killing one person and injuring at least 15. Police called off the event and searched for suspects, while emergency services attended to victims at Tiergarten park.