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German bookstore sued for window display linking abortion to Auschwitz

The Cologne shop's window features a mock-up of the Nazi slogan over the gates of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.

By Toby Axelrod September 25, 2018 7:23 am

Poland deputy ambassador summoned over legislation criminalizing term ‘Polish death camps’

'Auschwitz-Birkenau is not a Polish name, and Arbeit Macht Frei is not a Polish phrase,' Poland's prime minister said in a tweet.

January 28, 2018 11:03 am

Protesters who killed sheep and stripped naked at Auschwitz found guilty of desecration

The 12 peace protesters also chained themselves to the gate of the former Nazi camp and altered the entrance sign from "Work makes you free" to "Love makes you free."

January 18, 2018 8:11 am

Polish TV station parodies ‘Arbeit macht frei’ sign at Auschwitz in story about Germany

August 15, 2017 10:06 am

Stolen Dachau front gate reading ‘Work makes you free’ returned to site

February 22, 2017 12:35 pm

Stolen Dachau front gate reading ‘Work makes you free’ recovered after 2 years

December 4, 2016 1:20 pm

Dutch university students create Nazi death camp dorm room

November 18, 2015 12:24 pm

Gate with ‘Work Makes You Free’ sign stolen from Dachau

November 2, 2014 2:50 pm

Record delegation of lawmakers marks Auschwitz liberation

January 27, 2014 5:24 am

Turkish students get probation for Nazi salute at Auschwitz

December 10, 2013 2:24 pm

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