Hamburg Police Raise Rainbow Flag and Continue Campaign Against Violence Against Queer People
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The Hamburg police raised the rainbow flag in front of the police headquarters in Winterhude on Friday. This is a sign of solidarity with queer people, the authority announced. The action is taking place in conjunction with the upcoming Pride Week from July 25 to August 3. At the same time, the media campaign "We live colorfully - Together against hate!" is being continued. It is directed against anti-queer violence and is intended to encourage…
Hamburg's mayor combines the hissing of the rainbow flag at the town hall with a side blow. It also becomes colourful on other well-known buildings.
Hamburg (dpa/lno) – With the raising of the rainbow flag at the town hall, Hamburg set a political signal at the beginning of Pride Week. The week was a celebration of diversity and tolerance – "no circus, but a serious political message against hostility and discrimination", said Mayor Peter Tschentscher (SPD) with regard to corresponding statements by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). Respect for rights and equal treatment of all citizens is a …
It is already a tradition in Hamburg: At the start of Pride Week, the rainbow flag will be hoisted in front of the town hall at noon. This year, the city wants to set a very special signal.
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