Russian detained in Romania over alleged sabotage plot
The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) said it prevented a sabotage operation on Romanian territory together with law enforcement agencies and foreign partners. A Russian citizen has been detained in the case. According to the SRI, the 40-year-old Russian national, who lives in Romania, had been under surveillance since February 2026….
Volkswagen plant in Germany to be converted for air defence production
German carmaker Volkswagen has signed an agreement to convert its factory in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, from car manufacturing to the production of air defence system components. It is the first time an automobile plant in Germany is being turned into a defence industry site. Under the deal announced on Monday,…
Lithuania declares 22 Belarusian IT specialists a national security threat
Lithuania’s State Security Department (VSD) said on Monday, September 7, that 22 Belarusian citizens who worked for a technology company in the country had been declared a threat to national security and expelled. According to the agency, its findings on their activities in Lithuania were submitted to the Migration Department….
French Foreign Minister warns that concessions to the far-right lead to disaster
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot said democratic and republican forces have no right to make any concessions to the far right. At the same time, he called for an urgent response to the “despair and public anger” that are fueling the rise of such parties. The…
Finland completes construction of 200-kilometer fence on border with Russia
Finland has officially completed construction of a 200-kilometer border barrier on its eastern frontier with Russia, the Finnish Border Guard announced on Monday. A completion ceremony was held near the closed Nuijamaa crossing point in southeastern Finland. The 4.5-meter-high fence has been installed along the most vulnerable stretches of the…