Germany, Carnival

Germany's Rhineland celebrates Carnival with tight security
Germany's Carnival celebrations have kicked off with revelers heading to Cologne and Düsseldorf in particular. Added security measures are in place following recent attacks during public events.
German police on alert after Islamic State calls for carnival attacks
Police are on high alert ahead of Germany's traditional carnival celebrations this week after social media connected to the Islamic State militant group called for attacks targeting revellers in Cologne and Nuremberg,
Heightened Security: German Carnival Under ISIS Threat
Police are on high alert during Germany's carnival after social media sites linked to ISIS called for attacks in Cologne and Nuremberg. Security is being enhanced with over 1,400 officers deployed. Some events have been cancelled amid safety concerns.
Islamic State terror threats overshadow German Carnival
Ahead of Carnival celebrations kicking off in Germany on Thursday, the Islamic State militant group called for attacks targeting revellers in Cologne.
Police pledge tightened security measures for Germany's carnival season
Following recent terror attacks in Germany, police are stepping up security controls for carnival season - but say there is no reason for festival-goers to worry.
No fear: Germany’s Rhineland celebrates Carnival with tight security
Germany’s Rhineland region burst into life on February 27, as Carnival celebrations swung into action with much fanfare in Cologne and Düsseldorf.
Islamic state threat looms over German carnival events
The Islamic State is calling for terrorist attacks in Europe, according to media reports from Germany. The Islamists' list includes four targets, three of which are in our western neighbor. The attacks are planned for crowded places during the carnival,
Carnival’s women revelers take over the Rhineland for a day, dancing, drinking and kissing
Hundreds of thousands of carnival revelers have taken over the streets of the Rhineland in western Germany, dancing, singing, ...
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Revellers flock to Cologne as Germany's Carnival season cuts loose
Carnival celebrations in Germany kicked off on Thursday as huge costumed crowds began cutting loose amid tightened security, ...
German Catholic Church condemns provocative carnival float linking Jesus to church sex abuse
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Germany's Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Carnival
Revellers celebrate the start of the street carnival at the Alter Markt (Old Marketplace) in Cologne, Germany, Thursday, Feb.
Germany’s Carnival Celebrations Ignite Streets With Vibrant Color And Tradition
Germany’s iconic Carnival season is in full swing, as cities across the country come alive with parades, elaborate costumes, ...
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Controversial Carnival Float Sparks Outrage Over Church Abuse Satire
A carnival float in Cologne depicting the Church abuse scandal with a controversial image of Jesus has drawn criticism from ...
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Cologne's Carnival: joyful revelry meets vigilant security measures
In Cologne, Germany, a vibrant celebration unfolded on Thursday as thousands of partygoers donned elaborate costumes to kick ...