The Local Germany https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed In wake of Strasbourg attack, experts warn of Islamist radicalization threat in German prisons The potential threat posed by Islamist radicalization in prisons has been known for years. But after another prominent attack with a perpetrator who had spent time in German prisons, authorities are wondering whether enough is being done to counter the threat. https://www.thelocal.de/20181221/in-the-wake-of-the-strasbourg-attack-experts-warn-of-the-islamist-radicalisation-threat-in-german-prisons Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:29:40 +0100 in-the-wake-of-the-strasbourg-attack-experts-warn-of-the-islamist-radicalisation-threat-in-german-prisons Strasbourg gunman Cherif Chekatt shot dead by French police The man suspected of launching a deadly shooting and stabbing rampage in the centre of Strasbourg this week was shot dead by French police on Thursday evening. https://www.thelocal.de/20181213/breaking-strasbourg-gunman-cherif-chekatt-shot-dead-by-french-police Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:32:39 +0100 breaking-strasbourg-gunman-cherif-chekatt-shot-dead-by-french-police Germany opens probe against Strasbourg attack suspect German prosecutors have launched an investigation into the suspect in the deadly gun attack at a Christmas market along the French-German border, a spokesman for the service said Thursday. https://www.thelocal.de/20181213/germany-opens-probe-against-strasbourg-attack-suspect Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:43:00 +0100 germany-opens-probe-against-strasbourg-attack-suspect Strasbourg suspect: a violent criminal on terror watchlist The 29-year-old man being sought by police over a shooting in Strasbourg lived in a small apartment in a ramshackle housing bloc and has convictions in France, Switzerland and Germany after a life of crime. https://www.thelocal.de/20181212/strasbourg-suspect-a-violent-criminal-on-frances-terror-watchlist Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:19:18 +0100 strasbourg-suspect-a-violent-criminal-on-frances-terror-watchlist Update: Strasbourg gunman, previously jailed in Germany, said to have screamed 'Allahu Akbar' The suspect in the deadly shooting attack at a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg was jailed for burglary in Germany and is said to have shouted "Allahu Akbar" (God is great) before opening fire. https://www.thelocal.de/20181212/strasbourg-gunman-was-jailed-in-germany-for-burglary Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:16:28 +0100 strasbourg-gunman-was-jailed-in-germany-for-burglary German-French border controls tightened as search for Christmas market shooter continues Following a deadly attack near a Christmas market in Strasbourg on Tuesday evening, the German federal police put up controls at several border crossings from Germany to France. https://www.thelocal.de/20181212/german-french-border-controls-tightened-as-shooting-suspect-on-the-loose Wed, 12 Dec 2018 09:39:03 +0100 german-french-border-controls-tightened-as-shooting-suspect-on-the-loose 'The EU should not allow the symbol of peace in Europe to become a symbol of waste' OPINION: It is time to stop moving the EU parliament between Brussels and Strasbourg every month, argues Swedish MEP Anna Maria Corazza Bildt and the Single Seat Steering group. https://www.thelocal.de/20170829/the-eu-should-not-allow-the-symbol-of-peace-in-europe-to-become-a-symbol-of-waste Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:59:59 +0200 the-eu-should-not-allow-the-symbol-of-peace-in-europe-to-become-a-symbol-of-waste Three German anti-NATO protesters get jail time Three German NATO protesters have been given prison sentences of up to six months by a court in Strasbourg, a spokesperson from the German-French police centre in Kehl confirmed on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20090407/18507 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:00:00 +0200 18507