European authorities received alerts of potential Islamist group attacks on Christmas masses in Cologne, Vienna, and Madrid. Special forces reportedly made arrests in Vienna and Germany. Security measures were intensified in public spaces, citing terrorist threats during the holiday period. Spain's Interior Ministry had earlier announced heightened security for Christmas.

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