Terror tips - Cologne Mayor Reker on New Year's Eve: Don't be intimidated
The Mayor of Cologne, Henriette Reker, has called on people shortly before New Year's Eve not to be intimidated in the face of reports of possible terrorist attacks. "I have every confidence that the Cologne police will do everything they can to ensure a safe New Year's Eve for the people of Cologne," the independent politician told the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger newspaper (Friday). Many of the current crises have also reached Cologne. "However, we must neither be discouraged by crises nor intimidated by acute threats."
The security authorities had received information about a possible attack plan by an Islamist group relating to New Year's Eve - on Cologne Cathedral and a church in Vienna. Security precautions were increased.
The Lord Mayor also called on revelers to observe the ban on firecrackers in the city center and to follow instructions from the police and public order office.
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- Despite the threat of terrorism, the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reported, the Mayor of Cologne, Henriette Reker, has faith in the capabilities of the North Rhine-Westphalia police to ensure a safe Turn of the year in Cologne.
- Amidst various crises, including threats of terrorism, the people of Cologne should not be discouraged or intimidated, as advised by Henriette Reker, the independent politician.
- In light of the increased security precautions due to terrorist threats, the Cologne authorities have reinforced security measures at Cologne Cathedral and a church in Vienna, as reported by the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger.
- As the New Year's Eve celebrations approach, the Cologne police and public order office are urging the public to comply with the firecracker ban and follow their instructions, as per the Mayor's appeal.
Source: www.stern.de
