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...
Armenian opposition leader detained on fraud charges
On Monday, July 6, Armenian businessman and leader of the opposition Prosperous Armenia Party, Gagik Tsarukyan, was detained in Yerevan on suspicion of organizing large-scale fraud and money laundering. According to Armenia’s Investigative Committee, the operation began early in the morning. Security forces conducted searches at more than 70 locations...
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian developers of Novichok
The UK government has announced new sanctions against Russian scientists and research institutes involved in the development of the Novichok nerve agent and the toxin epibatidine. The British government's press office reported the move. The sanctions target seven individuals and two leading research institutes that participated in Russia's chemical weapons...
Paris court of appeal to deliver ruling on Marine Le Pen case today
The Paris Court of Appeal will issue its decision today, July 7, in the case involving the alleged fraudulent employment of parliamentary assistants by the former National Front (now the National Rally). Marine Le Pen, the party’s leader, is accused of complicity in a system that illegally used European Parliament...