Police have raided 40 hate-speech suspects across 12 German states as probes continue into the murder of pro-refugee politician Walter Lübcke. Internet posts were made before and after he was shot dead in June last year. Frankfurt-based federal prosecutors liaising with investigators in 12 of Germany’s 16 regional states staged raids Thursday on 40 suspects accused of posting “criminally relevant comments” about Walter Lübcke. Source Deutsche Welle
Municipal police officers from the Lyon motorcycle brigade were attacked by a gang of six individuals who decided to fight it out. One of the officials was seriously injured. Two bikers of the municipal police intervened on Place Colbert in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, this Sunday shortly after 11 a.m., when they were assaulted by a gang of six individuals. Source Actu17
Denmark’s energy agency has given the thumbs up for a request from the developers of the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline for the use of anchor-positioned vessels for pipelaying. The previous permit only allowed the use of DP-enabled vessels, ruling out a Russian anchor-equipped pipelay barge for use on construction. Source Maritime-Executive
Italy has given permission for 180 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean to disembark from a charity-run ship. The decision comes after a stand-off that lasted more than a week. The Ocean Viking, operated by rescue group SOS Méditerranée, declared a state of emergency on Friday, citing fears for the safety of both migrants and crew. Source BBC
