Violent storms sweep north of Germany, trigger tornadoMay 6, 2015 - 11:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Violent storms have swept the north of Germany, causing widespread damage and leaving at least one person dead, BBC News reports. A tornado triggered by the storms caused severe damage in the town of Buetzow, near Rostock, hurling cars 70m (230ft) and damaging buildings. In the city of Hamburg, a 26-year-old man was killed and his pregnant girlfriend injured when debris was blown on to their car. High winds and lightning halted bus and train services, causing travel chaos. The railway line between Hamburg and Luebeck was blocked in both directions by a fallen tree. German media reported wind speeds of up to 119km/h (74mph) in Geilenkirchen north of Aachen. The fire service in Hamburg said trees and branches were blown across roads and three people, as well as the man killed, were trapped in their cars. Five container ships broke loose from their moorings and some of them collided, German media reported. Tugs were used to bring them back to the quays. Police in Buetzow reported "severe damage" as a tornado ripped the roofs from buildings, including a hospital which had to be partially evacuated. The town hall, a nursing home and a church in the town were also said to have been badly damaged. Local officials said at least 30 people had been hurt by flying debris. The storm followed a period of unusually warm weather across northern Germany and forecasters say more rain, thunder and lightning are expected on Thursday, May 7. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei |