Sweden's central bank has published its first direct recommendations to the public on how to prepare for possible disruptions to payment systems. The agency advises all adults in the country to keep 1,000 Swedish kronor in cash at home per person. According to bank representatives, this amount is intended to...
French intelligence agencies are recording an increase in disinformation ahead of municipal elections
French agencies responsible for protecting against foreign digital interference are noting a significant increase in cyber threats ahead of municipal and intercommunal elections scheduled for March 15 and 22, 2026. According to Viginum (the Vigilance and Defense Service against Foreign Digital Interference within the General Secretariat for Defence and National...
The husband of a Labour MP has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Scotland Yard announced the arrest of three men on suspicion of assisting foreign intelligence. The suspects are alleged to have spied for China. The arrests are part of an investigation under the National Security Act. The men arrested are 39, 43, and 68 years old. The arrests took place in...
London residents file lawsuit against construction of Chinese “mega-embassy”
Residents of the Royal Mint Court housing complex in London have formally launched legal proceedings against the UK government's approval of China's plans to build Europe's largest embassy. The lawsuit is an application for judicial review of Local Government Minister Steve Reed's decision of January 20, 2026. The Royal Mint...
The European Commission is working to guarantee air defense supplies to Ukraine amid the Iranian crisis
Germany warns of threat of Russian interference in regional elections
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) warns of a high risk of Russian interference in the upcoming state elections in 2026. According to the BfV's internal assessment, "given the increasing Russian hybrid attacks against European democracies, corresponding activity should also be expected in the context of...
The US President announced a complete severance of trade relations with Spain
During a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to completely sever trade ties with Spain. Leading global media outlets reported this. "Spain has behaved terribly. We are going to cut off all trade with Spain....
The UK has applied an “emergency brake” to its visa policy for the first time
The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has introduced an unprecedented measure an "emergency brake" to the immigration and visa system. This was announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Effective March 26, 2026, student visas will be suspended for citizens of four countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar (Burma), and...
EU intelligence is recording an increased risk of terrorist attacks in Europe
European Union intelligence services have recorded a significant increase in the threat of terrorist attacks in EU countries. According to Politico, the increased risk is linked to a sharp escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, particularly potential actions by Iran and affiliated groups. EU intelligence indicates the likelihood...
The Italian Prime Minister directly accused Russia of creating total chaos in the world
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a strong statement directly linking the current global turmoil to Russia's actions. According to her, the "total chaos in the world" is a direct consequence of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "The chaos in the world is not an accident or a coincidence of...