Terrorism
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Central Europe
Police with tracking dogs, and other hindrances for churches during Christmas and New Year's time
Terror threats have hindered churches from giving free access to visitors during the December holidays. In at least four European countries, the police were on high alert. The German police arrested five suspects in Cologne. They are under suspicion because of strange behaviour in the neighbourhood of the giant Cathedral.…
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European Union
How does the European Parliament respond to the Israeli conflict with Hamas?
Strong support for Israel’s right to self-defence. That could be the conclusion of Wednesday morning’s debate about the Israeli war against the Palestinian terror organisation Hamas. “There is no excuse for hitting citizens”, stated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “This horror calls for a united response. Europe stands…
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Southern Europe
Turkish forces arrest IS fighters after perceived threat for churches
The Turkish counterterrorism unit has arrested 15 people from the Daesh terrorist group. The suspects are accused of receiving instructions for terrorist attacks against some consulates and religious buildings. At the same time, the police say to have not found any concrete proof of threats after the arrest. The 15…
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Northern Europe
Terrorist preparations lead to five years in prison for 16-year-old Norwegian
A 16-year-old Syrian boy has been sentenced for terrorist preparations and participation in the terrorist organisation IS. Of the total jail time of five years, three of them are conditional. Earlier, State Attorney Marit Formo requested that the 16-year-old be sentenced to eight years in prison, four of which were…