Germany has cancelled hundreds of Christmas markets due to fears of terrorist attacks.
AAP FactCheck - There is no evidence that hundreds of German Christmas markets have been cancelled over terror fears, despite claims on social media.
The article cited as evidence for the claim does not substantiate any widespread cancellation of festive events.
The claim has been circulated by several Australian Facebook pages in recent weeks.
"Hundreds of Christmas Markets in Germany Cancelled," one user posted1.
"Towns that once came alive with lights, food stalls, and music are now scaling back or shutting down entirely under the weight of growing security concerns.
"This is what happens when a nation loses control of its borders and values. Fear replaces freedom, and heritage becomes a liability. How much more do we have to give before we finally say enough?"
The post, among many others, references an article on a website called Dunapress.org2 as the source of the claim.
Duna Press3 claims to be "an independent communication and education group" based in Norway.
It regularly publishes AI-generated content, and several of the authors have AI-generated byline images.
The article4 in question is headlined "Germany cancels Christmas Markets 2025" and describes it as a "poignant tale of how fear and accommodation are quietly eroding the fabric of German heritage".
However, the article does not provide evidence of widespread cancellations due to a terror threat or increased security...
Germany has cancelled hundreds of Christmas markets due to fears of terrorist attacks. AAP FactCheck - There is no evidence that hundreds of German Christmas markets have been cancelled over terro...