
Berlin Restores Power After Extremist Arson Attack
Federal prosecutors have opened a terrorism investigation, as other authorities assess vulnerabilities in Germany’s critical infrastructure following the blackout.

Federal prosecutors have opened a terrorism investigation, as other authorities assess vulnerabilities in Germany’s critical infrastructure following the blackout.

With the authorities not reading the warning signs, these events are likely to take place more and more often.

The sabotage plans have been known for months, but German officials have been too busy bashing the AfD.

AfD criticizes the German government for prioritizing the needs of refugees over Berlin residents during the citywide blackout.

A militant group claimed responsibility for a winter arson attack on the city’s power network, leaving households without electricity for days and triggering warnings over public safety.

Power is expected to be restored to all customers on Thursday afternoon, Stromnetz Berlin said.

In most cases, immigrant neighborhoods were the hotspots of vandalism and violence.

A German police union has warned of a high risk of violence.

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Two of the five street violence suspects from Moldova are also under investigation for alleged unauthorized residence in Germany.