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'We can counter the AfD': In this eastern German city, local leaders refuse to give ground

'Europe's far right takes root' (1/6). In Weissenfels, Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right AfD scored a historic result in the regional election held on September 6. Conservative Mayor Martin Papke (CDU) believes that '80% of the far right's success comes from its extremely effective marketing.'

'We can counter the AfD': In this eastern German city, local leaders refuse to give ground

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Mt. Fuji Sunrise Rush Still Causes Dangerous Crowding Near Summit Despite New Climbing Rules

Severe crowding on trails just below the summit of Mt. Fuji has persisted, despite the introduction of restrictions on climbers.

  • New climbing rules fail to curb dangerous crowding at Mount Fuji's summit.
  • Over 240,000 people reached the summit during summer season, surpassing pre-restriction levels.
  • Authorities use infrared counters to monitor climbers and assess restrictions' effectiveness.

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