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Four German bishops resist push to install permanent 'Synodal Council'

Mostly peaceful New Years celebrations in Germany

All over Germany, people welcomed in the New Year, and while millions celebrated peacefully, there were some serious incidents on New Year's Eve. In the western city of Koblenz, an 18-year-old died when a firework exploded. Despite resuscitation attempts, the young man died as a result of the explosion. Investigations into the man's death are continuing. The police initially did not want to give any further details about the incident. In Berlin, the police were called out to numerous incidents b

Police maintain presence at Cologne Cathedral following terror alert

Cologne Cathedral, which has been heavily guarded following a terror alert, will be protected by police officers until further notice, even after the New Year celebrations passed without incident. "There will continue to be security checks at the cathedral," a police spokesman said on Monday. "How long this measure will be maintained is currently under review." Police officers will continue to be seen at the cathedral for the time being, the spokesman said. Shortly before Christmas, the police r

New arrest after suspected terrorist threat at Cologne Cathedral

Police in Germany have arrested another suspect in connection with a possible planned terrorist attack on Cologne Cathedral. The suspect is a 41-year-old man who was taken into custody in the western German city of Bochum on New Year's Eve. He has both German and Turkish citizenship, a spokesperson said on New Year's Day. A total of five suspects have now been detained in connection with the terrorism alert. On Christmas Eve, a 30-year-old Tajik was taken into custody "to avert danger." On Sunda