According to the German news agency dpa, on December 24**, on the eve of Christmas, many European countries have stepped up vigilance to prevent attacks.
According to the report, France has strengthened security around the church during the Christmas period to prevent unforeseen incidents.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said on social platform X that on Christmas Eve on the 24th and on the morning of the 25th, police and gendarmes will be deployed at religious sites where celebrations are held.
Darmanin previously called for high vigilance during the festive season.
The report also said that the Austrian Ministry of the Interior said on the 24th that the country's intelligence agencies detained four people in an investigation.
The arrest was preceded by indications of a possible attack on a church in Vienna.
The Austrian Ministry of the Interior*** and the Intelligence Service announced on the 24th that the four suspects were being interrogated. For reasons related to the investigative strategy, no further details could be disclosed at this time.
According to the Austrian Interior Ministry, the security situation in the country and across Europe is tense at the moment. Therefore, the Austrian security services have taken precautions during the Christmas season and increased surveillance and monitoring of public places.
In Germany, the report mentions that security measures at Cologne Cathedral have also been upgraded. (Compiled by Ge Xuelei).
*: Refer to the news network.