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Cologne Deutz: Bomb defusal today – residents on alert!
On June 3, 2025 we will report on current events such as the knife attack in Hamburg and the 2024 crime statistics in Germany.
Cologne Deutz: Bomb defusal today – residents on alert!
There is currently a lot of activity among the emergency services in Cologne. An impending bomb discovery causes great excitement. Today, June 3, 2025, the reported WDR that a bomb from the Second World War was found near the Deutz train station. The historical relic poses a serious threat, which is why the city administration and the police took early measures to ensure the safety of citizens.
The defusing will probably take some time. A restricted area has been set up and residents and commuters are asked to avoid the area or use alternative routes. Traffic information in the region is tense as numerous roads are closed. According to initial estimates, up to 10,000 people could be affected.
Security situation and crime
Police statistics are also dealing with another exciting development. According to the latest figures from... BKA Crime in Germany fell slightly in 2024 - by 1.7% to a total of 5,837,445 registered crimes. While this may seem reassuring, there are worrying developments: violent crime increased by 1.5% over the same period, the highest level since 2007.
The increase in knife attacks, which were comprehensively recorded for the first time in the new report, is particularly alarming - a total of 29,014 cases were received by the police in 2024. It is striking that 54.3% of these attacks can be attributed to violent crime. The numbers paint a worrying picture, which is further reinforced by the current security situation in larger cities.
Social challenges
In addition, the results regarding the non-German suspects are also sobering. More than 913,196 non-German suspects were registered in the PKS, which accounts for 41.8% of all suspects. A trend that has reignited discussions among authorities about security and integration.
There was also a shocking knife attack at Hamburg Central Station in which 15 people were injured on Friday. Loud WDR currently The identity of the alleged attacker is still unclear, but this incident alarms the public and reopens the debate about safety in public spaces.
The coming days will show whether the people of Cologne can survive the nervousness of the current bomb defusal, while the national statistics provide a larger picture of the security situation. It remains to be seen whether these developments will lead to a rethinking of the political and security debate.