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Arson attack on Berlin power grid: Investigators offer €1 million reward: The arson attack on power lines in Berlin in January paralyzed the supply to entire ...
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Dobrindt: Federal government spends one million euros on volcano group: There is a reward of up to one million euros for information about the attack on the ...
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Key FactsMillion Reward Offered for Vulkangruppe Leads
Jan 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- The federal government announced a one million euro reward for information that helps solve the Berlin power grid attack linked to the left-wing extremist Vulkangruppe.
- The arson caused power outages impacting 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses, with the group active since 2011 in Berlin and Brandenburg.
- The Federal Criminal Police Office is increasing staff and accepting tips 24/7 via phone and online, alongside launching a public awareness campaign.
- Authorities investigate charges including membership in a terrorist organization, sabotage, and arson, considering the group’s claim of responsibility credible.
I find it appropriate to make clear how serious the situation is with a reward of this magnitude.— Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt commented on the high reward for information leading to the uncovering of the left-wing extremist volcanic groups.
OpinionReward for information about the power outage: How many Daniela Klettes does a group of volcanoes cost?
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Berlin offers 1 million euro reward for information on blackout culprits: Following a massive power outage that affected an estimate 100,000 people in the German ...
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Interior Senator confirmed: Federal government offers one million euro reward for arson attack investigation
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Key FactsMillion-Euro Reward Boosts Berlin Blackout Probe
Jan 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- The federal government has offered a €1 million reward for information leading to the resolution of the Berlin Southwest blackout.
- Interior Senator Iris Spranger described this reward as an unprecedented measure reflecting the case's urgency.
- The outage resulted from a suspected left-wing extremist arson attack claimed by the Vulkangruppe group.
- The Federal Prosecutor investigates terrorism, arson, and sabotage charges, while intelligence agencies consider the claim credible.
This is a unique occurrence. I cannot remember that the federal government has done this in such a magnitude and in such a situation.— Interior Senator Iris Spranger (SPD) in the Interior Committee of the Berlin House of Representatives regarding the reward for information on the power outage.
Berlin power outage: Million-euro reward offered for information: Three weeks ago, the power supply to parts of Berlin was crippled by an attack. Now ...
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€1 million reward for information about the Berlin blackout: The police are searching for members of the far-left "Volcano Group," which claimed responsibility ...
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Berlin arson attack, power outage: 1 million euros for information: Three weeks ago, the power supply to 45,000 Berlin households was crippled for days in an ...
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Report: Federal Prosecutor General's Office considers million-euro reward for information on left-wing terrorists
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Berlin power outage: Dobrindt reportedly offers millions for information on "volcano group"
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Arson attack on power grid in Berlin: “Volcano Group” distances itself from “Volcano Group”
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"Power supply equipped with a timer": A Vulkan group threatens new attack in Berlin - | Police are examining letter
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Berlin: Who are the people behind the attack on the power grid?: Since 2011, arson attacks on power lines and data cables in Berlin and Brandenburg have been ...
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German prosecutors launch 'far-left terror' probe into Berlin blackout: A far-left group claimed responsibility for an arson attack on Berlin's ...
euronews.com/2026/01/06/german-prosecutors-launch-terrorism-probe-into-far-left-attack-behind-berlin-blackout
Far-left Vulkan group claims responsibility for arson attack on Berlin power grid
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Key FactsLeft-Wing Attack Triggers Massive Berlin Power Outage
Jan 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- A fire attack on a cable bridge in southwest Berlin caused widespread power outages affecting tens of thousands of households and businesses.
- The left-wing Vulkangruppe claimed responsibility through an authenticated statement, framing the act as sabotage against fossil energy infrastructure.
- Repairing the severely damaged cable bridge and establishing a temporary power supply demands specialized expertise and complex technical work.
- Complete restoration of the electricity network is projected by Thursday afternoon, with neighborhoods like Nikolassee, Zehlendorf, Wannsee, and Lichterfelde most impacted.
It is unacceptable that once again obvious left-wing extremists are attacking our power grid and thereby endangering lives.— Governing Mayor Kai Wegner commented on the consequences of the arson attack on the Berlin power grid.
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Anger simmers as arson attack sparks Berlin mid-winter blackout: Anger is simmering in parts of Berlin where an arson attack claimed by a far-left group has ...
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Arson attack on power grid in Berlin: Without grid and ground: Der andauernde Strom-Blackout in Teilen des Berliner Südens zeigt, wie angreifbar und verwundbar ...
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Power outage in Berlin: Far-left "Volcano Group" claims responsibility for terrorist attack
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Attack on the Berlin power grid: Who is behind the "Volcano Group"?: With an arson attack, suspected left-wing extremists cut off the power supply to 45 ...
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Power outage in Berlin deliberately caused with incendiary devices: Die linksextreme Vulkangruppe soll sich mehrerer deutscher Medien zufolge zu dem ...
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