Block Laage--news from the front

After the events of Saturday's demonstration, it was a surprise to many that the group of 8,000 people gathered yesterday engaged in almost no violence, despite an interruption in train service, several police checks and repeated delays on the demo route.

The mood was muted during the entire demonstration, a direct result of the interruption and containment techniques of the police. Independent media sources reported that several people were checked by the police, and some demonstrators were shoved to the ground.

I'm on my way to the airport in Rostock Laage--more as soon as I get connected again.