UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has stated that the United Kingdom is not afraid of Iran’s “sabre-rattling” over its support for US actions. In comments to the BBC, he stressed that Iranian officials’ claims that Britain is allegedly a “legitimate target” for allowing the use of its bases for American...
Russian hackers spent a year targeting American nuclear scientists and defence companies
A group of Russian hackers conducted a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign over the past year, targeting nuclear scientists, employees of defence contractors, and government officials in the United States. This was reported by CNN on July 23, 2026, citing data from private-sector researchers and a joint warning from U.S. intelligence and...
European Commission fines Google €890 million for breaching Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has fined US tech giant Google (Alphabet) a total of €890 million (about $1 billion) for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This marks the first major financial penalty imposed on Google under the landmark EU legislation. The Commission issued two separate decisions. Google was fined €460...
German counterintelligence warns businesses of heightened threat from Russian intelligence services
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has issued an official security notice (Sicherheitshinweis) to German businesses, citing a sharply increased threat from Russian intelligence services. The agency assesses the risk level as elevated, particularly for companies in the defence industry. Firms manufacturing drones and robotic systems,...
Hungary launches investigation into state subsidies granted to Chinese EV maker BYD
The Hungarian government has announced the launch of an investigation into major state subsidies, tax breaks and other support measures provided to Chinese automaker BYD — the company that recently hired former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. Prime Minister Péter Magyar told parliament that authorities will examine all decisions, negotiations and...
Andy Burnham rejects possibility of new Scottish independence referendum
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who took office on 20 July 2026, told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that a new referendum on Scottish independence is not possible. The meeting took place on 23 July in Glasgow ahead of the opening of the Commonwealth Games. Burnham stressed that holding a...
Poland seizes 84 tons of narcotics in first half of 2026
According to data from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBŚP), Polish authorities seized 84 tons of narcotic substances between January and June 2026. This figure is almost three times higher than the total volume seized throughout the entire year of 2025. According to expert assessments, Poland is gradually changing its...
Germany to сreate fund for investments in defence startups
Germany is launching a new investment fund through which the state will be able to directly acquire stakes in defence startups and security sector companies. This was announced by Economy Minister Katharina Reiche. According to the minister, active investment in the defence sector could add 0.5–1% to the country’s economic...
Incident on the Latvian-Belarusian border: military used special means during an attempted illegal crossing
On July 22, 2026, the National Armed Forces of Latvia reported another incident on the state border. A group of five or more illegal migrants attempted to unlawfully enter the country’s territory from Belarus. Upon the appearance of the military personnel, the violators began to behave aggressively and throw logs...
Greece blocks 21st EU sanctions package against Russia over LNG shipping
Greece continues to block the adoption of the European Union’s 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions. The reason is Athens’ objections to a ban on the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries by European vessels. According to the Financial Times, Greece’s position is linked to the protection...