EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – Berlin truck attack: Tunisian sought over market deaths – reports. According to a temporary-stay permit found under a seat in the cab of the lorry, the man, named as Anis A, was born in 1992 in the city of Tataouine. A police operation is reported to be under way in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia where the permit was issued.
| WSJE |
Berlin frees attack suspect
Police, lacking grounds to hold detainee, warn that deadly truck’s driver could be at large. |
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| INYT |
Refugees from an arctic thaw
As sea ice rapidly recedes, polar bears are forced to hunt for food on land. |
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| Le Monde |
Berlin struck at its heart
Following a truck attack at a Christmas market in Berlin, which left 12 dead and 48 injured, the Berlin police speaks of a “possible terrorist attack”. |
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| Les Echos |
Defense: head of armed forces makes warning
Army Chief of Staff Pierre de Villiers urges for means adapted to threats. He calls for a defense budget worth 2% of GDP. |
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| Frankfurter Allgemeine |
President Gauck: An attack that strikes at the heart
Horror after attack on Christmas market. First suspect released. ISIS claims responsibility. |
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| Sueddeutsche Zeitung |
The shock of Berlin
12 dead, 48 injured: The attack on the Christmas market has a “terrorist background”, investigators say. Although police arrested a suspect quickly, it fears that the real culprit is still on the run. |
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| La Repubblica |
Berlin: the killer’s escape, Italian tears for Fabrizia
The refugee arrested after the killing has been released, while ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack. |
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| Il Sole 24 Ore |
Vivendi reaches 25.7%, Mediaset skyrockets on the market
Presentation to Agcom: unlawful conduct – shares up 23.3%. |
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| Gazeta Wyborcza |
Macierewicz and big demotions
Minister of National Defence Antoni Macierewicz claims the right to demote officers and non-commissioned officers, including those who are already dead. Minister Macierewicz referred the project designated as “top urgent” for consultations. |
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| El Pais |
Islamic State claims responsibility for Berlin attack
The perpetrator of the terror attack managed to escape and is armed. Police released the suspect that had been arrested. |
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| Expansion |
Carrefour and Mercadona defy Amazon
Supermarket chains invest more than 500 million euros in new establishments. |
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| FT |
Facebook charged over WhatsApp data sharing
EU could seek fine of up to $125 million. Move set to deepen US-Brussels rift. |
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| The Times |
International manhunt for Berlin’s mass killer
German police admit arresting wrong suspect. Race to find lorry driver after ISIS claims attack. |
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| The Guardian |
Hunt for truck attacker continues as far right puts blame on Merkel
Police admits initial arrest was the wrong man, while ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack
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