This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35208669

The article has changed 10 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 5 Version 6
Munich police warn of imminent terror threat Munich police warn of terror threat
(35 minutes later)
Police in the German city of Munich have warned of a planned terror attack and asked people to avoid crowds.Police in the German city of Munich have warned of a planned terror attack and asked people to avoid crowds.
Officials said they had been told by a "friendly intelligence agency" that suicide bombers from so-called Islamic State (IS) could target two of the city's main railway stations.Officials said they had been told by a "friendly intelligence agency" that suicide bombers from so-called Islamic State (IS) could target two of the city's main railway stations.
The main station and Pasing station have been evacuated and trains are no longer stopping there, police said.The main station and Pasing station have been evacuated and trains are no longer stopping there, police said.
Cities across Europe are already on a heightened state of alert.Cities across Europe are already on a heightened state of alert.
"I am happy that nothing has so far happened and I hope it stays that way," said Bavarian interior minister Joachim Herrmann."I am happy that nothing has so far happened and I hope it stays that way," said Bavarian interior minister Joachim Herrmann.
Between five and seven militants were thought to be planning an attack, Munich's police head Hubertus Andra said.Between five and seven militants were thought to be planning an attack, Munich's police head Hubertus Andra said.
Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office alerted Munich police after receiving the tip off on New Year's Eve, Mr Herrmann said.Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office alerted Munich police after receiving the tip off on New Year's Eve, Mr Herrmann said.
Local media reports say the information had come from French authorities.Local media reports say the information had come from French authorities.
The city's police said they had called in reinforcements from southern Bavaria and special police units were already operating in the city.The city's police said they had called in reinforcements from southern Bavaria and special police units were already operating in the city.
Belgium arrestsBelgium arrests
Security concerns had already caused New Year celebrations to be cancelled or limited in other European cities.Security concerns had already caused New Year celebrations to be cancelled or limited in other European cities.
The authorities in Brussels called off all official events after three people were detained on Thursday in connection with an alleged New Year's Eve plot.The authorities in Brussels called off all official events after three people were detained on Thursday in connection with an alleged New Year's Eve plot.
They are being held for a further 24 hours, prosecutors said. Two other terror suspects were arrested earlier this week.They are being held for a further 24 hours, prosecutors said. Two other terror suspects were arrested earlier this week.
New Year: Celebrations mark start of 2016New Year: Celebrations mark start of 2016
But the apparent plots to target New Year celebrations in Brussels were not related to the suspected network behind the Paris attacks, the authorities said.But the apparent plots to target New Year celebrations in Brussels were not related to the suspected network behind the Paris attacks, the authorities said.
Police seized material during Thursday's raids including computers, phones and materials for playing airsoft - a military simulation game in which players fire replica weapons loaded with plastic pellets.Police seized material during Thursday's raids including computers, phones and materials for playing airsoft - a military simulation game in which players fire replica weapons loaded with plastic pellets.
Separately, Belgian police arrested a 10th suspect over the 13 November attacks in Paris, in which 130 people were killed.Separately, Belgian police arrested a 10th suspect over the 13 November attacks in Paris, in which 130 people were killed.
The Belgian national, identified as Ayoub B, was detained on Wednesday during a raid in the Brussels district of Molenbeek. He has been charged with terrorist murder and participation in the activities of a terrorist group.The Belgian national, identified as Ayoub B, was detained on Wednesday during a raid in the Brussels district of Molenbeek. He has been charged with terrorist murder and participation in the activities of a terrorist group.
Paris attacks: Is Molenbeek a hotbed of extremism?Paris attacks: Is Molenbeek a hotbed of extremism?
In Paris, the traditional fireworks display has been called off but thousands of people partied on the Champs Elysees in the biggest public gathering since last month's attacks.In Paris, the traditional fireworks display has been called off but thousands of people partied on the Champs Elysees in the biggest public gathering since last month's attacks.
More than 100,000 police were deployed across France.More than 100,000 police were deployed across France.
Extra measuresExtra measures
Security was stepped up in other major European cities too, including Moscow, London and Berlin.Security was stepped up in other major European cities too, including Moscow, London and Berlin.
Earlier this week, Austrian police claimed a "friendly intelligence service" had tipped them off that major European capitals were at risk of being attacked over the holiday period.Earlier this week, Austrian police claimed a "friendly intelligence service" had tipped them off that major European capitals were at risk of being attacked over the holiday period.
In Moscow, the fireworks were delayed by five minutes and, for the first time, the police closed Red Square - a traditional place for crowds to gather.In Moscow, the fireworks were delayed by five minutes and, for the first time, the police closed Red Square - a traditional place for crowds to gather.
London's Metropolitan Police deployed 3,000 officers in the inner city, including extra armed officers.London's Metropolitan Police deployed 3,000 officers in the inner city, including extra armed officers.
In Berlin, officials said the security situation remained unchanged despite the alert in Munich.In Berlin, officials said the security situation remained unchanged despite the alert in Munich.
Backpacks and fireworks were banned and bags searched on the "party mile" leading up to the Brandenburg Gate.Backpacks and fireworks were banned and bags searched on the "party mile" leading up to the Brandenburg Gate.
Ankara 'plot'Ankara 'plot'
On Wednesday, Turkish police arrested two suspected IS members over an alleged plot to attack celebrations in Ankara.On Wednesday, Turkish police arrested two suspected IS members over an alleged plot to attack celebrations in Ankara.
State media said they were planning two separate attacks on crowded areas. Suicide vests and explosives were found during police raids.State media said they were planning two separate attacks on crowded areas. Suicide vests and explosives were found during police raids.