Suspicious Bag at Alexanderplatz Christmas Market Deemed Harmless

Berlin police evacuated an area at Alexanderplatz after finding an unclaimed handbag, later confirmed as non-threatening by specialists.

Berlin police responded to a suspicious item at the Alexanderplatz Christmas market on Thursday morning.
The item, an unclaimed handbag, prompted authorities to establish a safety perimeter around the area.
Specialists from the state criminal investigation office were called in to examine the bag.
After thorough investigation, the bag was determined to pose no threat and the situation was resolved safely.
The incident caused temporary disruption but activities at the Christmas market resumed without further issues.