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Amsterdam man arrested as prime suspect in series of attacks in Germany

Amsterdam man arrested as prime suspect in series of attacks in Germany

A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested for allegedly recruiting young people to carry out a series of bombings in Germany. The attacks took place in July and August 2025, targeting residential buildings and a cafe in Frankfurt and Taunusstein.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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