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.

Germany’s Rhineland region burst into life on February 27, as Carnival celebrations swung into action with much fanfare in Cologne and Düsseldorf.

Ahead of Carnival celebrations kicking off in Germany on Thursday, the Islamic State militant group called for attacks targeting revellers in Cologne and Nuremberg.Islamists suspected of belonging to the so-called Islamic State have used social networks to call for attacks-- including on Cologne's upcoming Carnival celebration.

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,

The Islamic State is calling for terrorist attacks in Europe, according to media reports from Germany. The list of targets by the Islamists includes four locations, three of which are in Germany. The attacks are expected to occur in crowded places during the carnival,