threats

Pro-migrant German mayors receive death threats

At least three prominent German pro-migrant mayors have received death threats, it emerged Thursday, days after police arrested a suspected far-right extremist over the assassination-style gun murder of a local politician.

Crime

Probe underway after far-right threats sent to German politicians, courts and celebrities

German authorities are investigating over 100 threatening emails apparently sent by far-right sympathizers to lawyers, politicians, journalists and even a pop star, prosecutors said.

Schools

Police search 12 German schools after email threats

Police were searching at least a dozen schools across Germany after they received threats by email Monday, although officials said they didn't believe the messages constituted a serious danger.

Football

Cologne player quits over fans' threats

Defender Kevin Pezzoni has quit second division football club FC Cologne after he was attacked and threatened by angry fans.