From 10 July 2027, a unified limit on cash payments will come into force across the European Union. Under the new EU regulation on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, businesses, sellers and service providers will no longer be permitted to accept or make cash payments of €10,000 or more....
In Austria, a former counter-intelligence officer has been convicted of spying for Moscow
A court in Austria has handed down a sentence to Egisto Ott, a former officer of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counter-Terrorism (BVT). He was found guilty of abuse of office and spying for Russia. Ott was sentenced to four years and one month in...
European Union set a record for deportations in 2025
EU member states continue to significantly tighten their migration policies. According to Euronews, in 2025 the number of forced deportations reached its highest level in the past ten years, against a backdrop of a sustained decline in the flow of new asylum seekers. Over the past four years, the number...
EU seriously concerned over Iranian military attachés in Europe
The European Union is expressing serious concern over the presence of Iranian military attachés in many countries, who are believed to be officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operating under diplomatic cover. This was reported by Euractiv, citing a non-public report. According to the classified dossier obtained by...
The deal of the century: the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council have agreed on free trade
The UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have concluded negotiations and signed a free trade agreement. The United Kingdom has thus become the first G7 country to conclude a full-fledged trade agreement with the influential Arab bloc. The agreement was signed on 20 May in London. It involves six...
The US Congress has revealed details of American air force losses during Operation Epic Fury
During the military operation Epic Fury in the Middle East, the United States lost or significantly damaged at least 42 aircraft. This is according to a Congressional report prepared by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) and published on May 13. Notably, a significant portion of the aircraft and drones were...
Polish security services have detained three citizens on suspicion of spying for Russia
Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) has detained three Polish citizens suspected of collaborating with Russian security services. This was announced by Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister-Coordinator for Security Services of the Republic of Poland. “Officers of the Internal Security Agency, acting on the instructions of the Podlasie Division of the National Prosecutor’s...
Germany launches new space defence project
German defence and space companies Helsing and OHB have announced the launch of an ambitious joint project called Kirk — a new satellite system with integrated artificial intelligence, designed for military intelligence and surveillance from space. The Kirk project involves the creation of a satellite constellation equipped with advanced sensors...
A French court has opened an investigation into former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe
A French examining magistrate has launched a full formal judicial investigation into former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, the Paris National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF) announced. The politician, who currently serves as Mayor of Le Havre and is considered one of the potential candidates in the 2027 presidential election, is suspected...
The UK has authorised the import of diesel and aviation fuel produced from Russian crude oil refined in third countries
The UK government has issued a licence permitting the import of diesel and aviation fuel produced from Russian oil that has undergone processing in third countries. This was announced by the British government's press service. The licence takes effect today, 20 May 2026. British companies will now be able to...