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.

Germany’s Rhineland region burst into life on February 27, as Carnival celebrations swung into action with much fanfare in Cologne and Düsseldorf.

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,

The Carnival period in Germany usually draws millions of people onto the streets. Now the Islamic State is threatening acts of terror. How seriously should such threats be taken? Islamists suspected of belonging to the so-called Islamic State (IS) have called for attacks on social networks — including on Cologne's upcoming Carnival celebration.

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,