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Shock in Frankfurt: Plane reversed – torture doctor receives life sentence!
On June 16, 2025, important events were reported in Hesse: bomb threat on Lufthansa flight, life imprisonment for torture doctor and Hessenfest with 300,000 visitors.
Shock in Frankfurt: Plane reversed – torture doctor receives life sentence!
On Sunday evening, an incident at Frankfurt Airport surprised the passengers of a Lufthansa flight to India. A plane had to turn back due to a bomb threat and landed safely in Frankfurt at 6:30 p.m. While the federal police confirmed the threat, no information was released about suspicious items on the plane or about permission to land in India, report colleagues Tagesschau.de.
There is also another important message in the crime landscape in Hesse. A 40-year-old Syrian doctor, who has lived in Germany for ten years, was sentenced to life imprisonment for torture and war crimes in Syria between 2011 and 2012. The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court ruled that the severity of the guilt made early release almost impossible. The man was arrested in 2020 after victims recognized him in a TV documentary.
Protests and other events in Hesse
Sunday also brought protests from several hundred taxi drivers who took to the streets against Uber's dumping prices. They are calling for stricter controls, while the city of Frankfurt rejected the criticism.
The first weekend was celebrated in Bad Vilbel during Hessentag with around 300,000 visitors. This festival, which lasts until June 22nd, traditionally attracts many people from the region. For anyone planning a trip, there are seven interesting tips for day trips in Hesse, such as the Mühlheimer Klippen or the Große Feldberg.
Crime in focus
The criminal policy situation is accompanied by public discussion, particularly with regard to the current police crime statistics (PKS). According to the data from Statista There were a total of 5.84 million registered crimes in 2024, which corresponds to a decrease of 1.7% compared to the previous year. The main reason for this decline is the partially legal regulation of cannabis possession and cultivation. While this has reduced some crimes, it has been observed that citizens' sense of security is being affected by an increase in other crimes.
At a time when society is vigilant, the inhumane side of crime is also highlighted. Professionally sophisticated crimes such as money laundering are the focus of a new podcast entitled “Gold, Concrete, PS – How Money Laundering Works”, which provides insights into the criminal activities in Frankfurt. Alarming figures are also being published in the area of sexual crimes, which show that these are often reported less frequently than, for example, burglaries.
Overall, crime remains a central issue that affects people, while hopefully the upcoming events, such as Hessentag, will focus on positive experiences and exchange.
At the same time, the G7 summit, which begins today, is pushing for de-escalation in the Middle East and setting an example for international cooperation in times of crisis.