Suspicious Suitcase Prompts Evacuation of Cologne Cathedral

Police evacuated the iconic Cologne Cathedral after a suitcase was found hanging from a door; no threats were detected after investigation.

A suspicious suitcase was discovered hanging from the door handle of the Cologne Cathedral's West Portal on Friday morning.
Police evacuated the cathedral and cordoned off the surrounding Domplatte area to ensure public safety.
Specialist bomb disposal officers examined the suitcase, and X-ray tests confirmed it contained no dangerous materials.
The suitcase reportedly held only a newspaper, and authorities declared the area safe after concluding their investigation.
The cathedral remains temporarily closed, but access through the North Portal has been allowed for limited activities.