Trier

Germany's Ambassador to Greece, Ernst Reichel, expressed his sadness over the death of two Greek nationals in the German city of Trier, after a German man ploughed a speeding car into a pedestrian zone on Tuesday.

Two people have died after a car hit several pedestrians in the German city of Trier, police said on Tuesday.

The driver has been detained and a vehicle seized, police in the south-western city said, speaking of "several casualties."

Protesters held banners reading "Down with capitalism" and "Father of all dictators" at the unveiling of a statue of Karl Marx in the German city of Trier, reflecting the polarizing legacy of the philosopher in his birthplace and beyond, on May 5.

The president of the European Commission has defended Karl Marx's record as a philosopher, arguing that he is not "responsible" for mistakes and atrocities committed in his name after his death.