Incidents around Berlin’s hospitals are on the rise
In recent months, suspicious incidents around Berlin’s medical facilities have increased sharply. The Berlin Hospital Association reports unidentified drone overflights, cyberattacks, door break-ins, unauthorized filming, and arson. The most high-profile incidents of recent months include: an explosion at the entrance to the Charité; a massive arson attack at the Vivantes…
The USA is prepared to tighten sanctions against Russia if peace talks fail
The Trump administration has prepared a new package of sanctions against Russia but is holding off on implementing them immediately. Bloomberg reports this, citing European officials familiar with the situation. According to agency sources, the restrictions will primarily affect Russia’s energy sector, including measures against the so-called “shadow fleet”—ships used…
The UK and the USA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements
The UK and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements. The document was signed on February 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C., during a major international summit on critical minerals organized by the administration of US President Donald Trump….
Portugal bans Polymarket platform after suspicious bets worth over €4 million ahead of presidential election
The Portuguese gambling regulator Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) has taken tough measures against the popular crypto prediction platform Polymarket, completely banning its activities in the country. The decision followed a sharp surge in bets on the outcome of the 18 January 2026 presidential election. According to…
France leads in number of major cyber attacks in January 2026
According to cybersecurity analysts and European media reports, France was the European country most affected by major cyber attacks and data leaks in the first month of 2026. According to the Journal du Dimanche (JDD), more than 100 incidents of varying scale were recorded in the first four weeks of…