A German police officer armed with a sub-machine gun stands guard outside the Reichstag building, seat of German parliament Bundestag, in Berlin Photo: REUTERSGerman Terror Threat: Reichstag Building Closed For Terror Threat -- The Telegraph
Germany's parliament says it is closing down the cupola of the Reichstag building to visitors over security concerns.
In a statement the parliament gave no reasons for the closure, which also covers the historic building's roof terrace. Pre-arranged group visits were still allowed, however.
Last week German authorities beefed up security at crowded places such as airports and train stations after Thomas de Maiziere, the Interior Minister, said that Berlin had received a tip-off that Islamic terror attacks were being planned in Germany.
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More News On Terror Threats Against Germany
Germany closes famous glass dome at Berlin's Reichstag to visitors as terror fears mount -- The Daily Mail
Al-Qa'ida attack on Reichstag feared -- The Independent
German Parliament Building Closed To Public Amid Security Alert -- RTT News
Parliament Closes Reichstag Dome to Tourists Amid Heightened Terror Alert -- Bloomberg
Germany closes off access to part of parliament building -- CNN
My Comment: Germany (like everyone else) gets terror threats all the time. For them to act this way means that their source must be 'rock solid'.
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