Geilenkirchen
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North Rhine-Westphalia
NATO Base in Geilenkirchen Raises Security Level Due to Potential Threat
The NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, heightened its security level late last night following intelligence reports indicating a potential threat, according to Reuters and AFP.
Security Breaches at German NATO Bases: Suspected Sabotage and Water Contamination
Yesterday, the NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, was cordoned off following suspicions of sabotage, according to a spokesperson for the German Army's Territorial Command in Berlin. The base, which is home to AWACS reconnaissance aircraft, was the target of an attempted infiltration last night, as stated by the alliance.
Death Toll from Floods in Western Germany Rises to 45
The death toll from floods caused by heavy rains in the western German states of Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia rose to 45, media reported.