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Ex-German intelligence chief arrested over suspected espionage

Former BND president August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified documents from his former agency, with investigators reportedly examining whether information was passed to foreign powers.

Europe News

Finland investigates suspected break-ins at MPs homes

All members of parliament had been told to remain vigilant, report observations and file police complaints if necessary.

Ukraine

UN condemns 'shocking pattern' of sexual violence by Russia in Ukraine

Russia was added in May to the UN Secretary-General's list of countries credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict — codified into international law decades ago as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

19 September 2026

Europe News

Greece: Police bust gang using AI to clone relatives' voices for cash

According to the police, the organisation’s illegal proceeds from its activities are estimated to exceed 1 million euros.

18 September 2026

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Europe in Motion

Burglary and break-ins: Here's where homes are most at risk in Europe

Burglary rates vary widely across the EU as Europe's security alarm market flourishes.

16 September 2026

Russia

Amnesty: Russia's foreign recruit drive amounts to human trafficking

In a new report, human rights advocates say that in many cases the recruitment of foreigners into Russia's army amounts to the crime of human trafficking.

11 September 2026

Egypt

Popular Egyptian TV presenter to appeal drug-related death sentence

Khalifa and 11 others face death sentences in a major synthetic drug trafficking case, with appeals and further legal challenges expected.

7 September 2026

Europe News

Swiss man arrested after one killed in shooting at rave, police say

In a statement earlier on Monday, the cantonal police said that partygoers were preparing to go home when several shots were fired "at a group of people."

Europe News

Syrian criminal clans: What challenge does Germany face?

Criminally organised groups pose a consistently high threat, a federal report has found. Some states, including Saxony, have a "Taskforce Clan" as one group there has recently attracted particular attention.

Europe News

Three dead, including pregnant woman, in southern Spain shooting

The alleged gunman reached a home in Rocío district by motorbike, shot at several members of the same family and fled. A fourth person is in a critical condition.

Europe News

Swedish parliament cuts age of criminal responsibility to 14

The Scandinavian country has been rocked by gang battles for more than a decade, particularly for control of the drug market.

Europe News

Suspect accused of killing woman found in suitcase in Greece gives statement

The 26-year-old, identified in media reports as an Afghan national, confessed to putting the woman in a suitcase, but denied having killed her.

Europe News

Afghan arrested over murder of Briton found in suitcase in Greece

Greek police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old Afghan national with the murder of a 38-year-old British woman whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Athens in July.

The Ring

Is Belgium a narco-state? Brussels Mayor and N-VA opposition debate

Brussels and Antwerp have seen rising drug-related shootings and turf wars among trafficking networks. Has Belgium lost control of the drug issue? Brussels Mayor Philippe Close and conservative opposition politician Mathias Vanden Borre (N-VA) go head-to-head in this edition.

Business

Spain's BBVA bank and former chairman to stand trial over spying

BBVA was placed under investigation in July 2019 for allegedly hiring a private investigation agency to spy on politicians, journalists and business figures.

Europe News

New Europol report delves into EU's most threatening criminal networks

The EU's law enforcement agency stresses criminal networks exploit vunerabilities in financial systems and digital infrastructure, operate across borders and adapt quickly.