Most European countries are on alert for possible terrorist attacks on Christian churches.

German newspaper Bild reported that its security services Austriaher Germany and her Spain have information according to which, Islamist organization wants to commit many attacks in Europe, probably on New Year’s Eve and Christmas.

According to the same source, the targets may be temples in Cologne, Vienna and Madrid.

The German police carried out checks on their cathedral yesterday Colognewith specially trained dogs, following information about a possible hit on New Year’s Eve.

“Although the information concerns New Year’s Eve, we will ensure the safety of visitors to the cathedral in the run-up to Christmas,” Cologne’s police chief said.

On Sunday, “all visitors will be screened before entering the place of worship” clarified the police, recommending the faithful to arrive early and not to bring bags with them.

In the east Francethe counter-terrorism agency proceeded to five arrests for planning a terrorist attack. The Minister of the Interior made a recommendation to the police authorities to monitor especially the demonstrations and buildings of a religious nature during the holidays.