Carnival, Germany and Rhineland

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,
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 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 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.
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,
ISIS threats overshadow Cologne carnival with security on high alert
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,
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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Parade is the highlight of Germany's carnival celebrations, particularly in cities like Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz.
German Catholic Church condemns provocative carnival float linking Jesus to church sex abuse
Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne ...
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Cologne's Carnival: joyful revelry meets Vvgilant security measures
In Cologne, Germany, a vibrant celebration unfolded on Thursday as thousands of partygoers donned elaborate costumes to kick off the carnival season, an event that draws visitors from across the globe ...
Carnival means big business for communities around the world
The Carnival season has just kicked off in Germany and local businesses are raking in billions from the beer-fueled festivities. But not only here has Carnival grown from a local custom into a big ...
Mainz carnival to parade Klopp float on Shrove Monday
Jurgen Klopp is one of the notable subjects to have been transformed into a styrofoam float for the Mainz carnival parade on ...
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, ...