German law enforcement authorities, with the support of Eurojust and in close cooperation with Romanian authorities, have arrested a suspect in an attempt to establish a far-right extremist terrorist organization. This was reported by Eurojust. The arrest took place on June 30, 2026, in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. The...
Trump orders stopping US trade with Spain
US President Donald Trump sharply escalated relations with Spain at the NATO summit in Ankara. He publicly ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to immediately halt all trade with the country, including tourism and visits. "Spain is a lost cause. We have no intention of doing any trade with them. They...
NATO leaders agreed to provide €140 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026–2027
The leaders of 32 NATO member countries at the Ankara Summit jointly decided to provide significant military support to Ukraine. According to the summit declaration, the Alliance pledged to provide at least €140 billion in 2026–2027. As stated in the final document, the Allies pledged to provide €70 billion in...
Interpol has uncovered a major human trafficking network in 59 countries
As part of a large-scale international operation to combat human trafficking conducted from June 8 to 12, law enforcement agencies in 59 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe detained 1,024 suspects, Interpol's press service reported. Operation Global Chain identified 2,070 victims of human trafficking. 465 new investigations were...
Spanish and Dutch police seize largest shipment of synthetic drugs in European history
A joint operation by Spanish and Dutch police resulted in the seizure of 947 kilograms of MDMA (also known as ecstasy). This is the largest shipment of this psychoactive substance ever confiscated in Europe. According to Spanish authorities, the drug was destined for South America. The traffickers planned to exchange...
In Hungary, state-owned television channel M1 apologized for years of lying
On Tuesday, July 7, news broadcasts on Hungary's main state-owned television channel, M1, were unexpectedly suspended. Instead of the usual programming, a text message with an apology from the public media appeared on-screen. In the captions, the channel stated: "Public media cannot lie. We apologize for doing so for many...
Two Russian agents detained in Serbia while preparing sabotage in Germany
According to the German tabloid Bild, two individuals were detained at the Serbian-Hungarian border in early June. German authorities suspect them of preparing a sabotage operation on German territory on behalf of Russian intelligence services. During the search, authorities reportedly found an explosive device in the suspects’ possession. The intended...
Nigel Farage announces resignation as Member of Parliament
Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing populist party Reform UK, has announced his resignation from his position as Member of Parliament for the Clacton constituency in the House of Commons. He intends to trigger a by-election in his district so that voters can once again confirm his mandate. Farage’s decision...
London court rejects Nord Stream’s €580 million claim over pipelines
Nord Stream AG, the operator of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, has lost a lawsuit in London’s High Court against a group of insurers seeking approximately €580 million. The judge ruled that the insurance companies—including Lloyd's of London—are not liable to cover losses resulting from the explosions that damaged the...
Germany plans to raise over €800 billion for rearmament by 2030
The German government has approved an ambitious plan to borrow more than €800 billion by 2030 for the large-scale rearmament of the Bundeswehr and infrastructure modernization. This decision marks a historic departure from decades of fiscal restraint amid growing geopolitical threats. The German cabinet has approved a program that includes...