In alarm mode the major European cities after the attack in Berlin

In alarm mode are the authorities in many cities of Europe for the celebration of Christmas, in the wake of the bloody attack by truck at Christmas the Berlin market and since the Italian police kill man suspected of the terrorist attack, the 24 year old Tunisian Anis Amrita .

The fear of a new attack employs the authorities, almost a week after the attack in Germany with 12 dead, the responsibility undertaken by the Islamic State organization, police in many European countries focuses to clear if finally Amrita he had accomplices.

In this climate, the security measures around the events on Christmas amplified in cities of the continent.

Throughout Italy and the Vatican authorities are on standby for the weekend of Christmas, while in France, Britain and Germany, countries that were targeted by the Islamists, strong police forces are deployed in popular tourist areas in big cities and in other busy public places.

In Rome banned in vans and trucks to enter the city center. Armored police counterterrorism, masked persons, have set up checkpoints on roads leading to tourist attractions or areas where large crowds gather on holidays.

The roads leading to the Vatican, where Pope Francis will celebrate mass on Christmas in St. Peter's Basilica this evening, police patrol and tzipakia army deployed every 100 meters.

Measures have also been strengthened in Milan and other cities, especially near large churches where many people gather.