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Led by the Greek authorities and supported by Europol, the investigation targeted a criminal network composed mainly of Syrian and Egyptian nationals suspected of organising the illegal transportation of migrants from Greece through Bulgaria and Romania before facilitating their onward journey to...

An estimated 4 340 URLs related to nihilistic violent extremism were referred during the initiative organised by Europol’s EU Internet Referral Unit - EU IRU and the Spanish Intelligence Centre against Terrorism and Organised Crime (CITCO). This successful action complements the efforts undertaken...

The spotlight features some key findings:Increasing violence: Museum thefts are becoming more aggressive, with offenders using tools like sledgehammers, explosives, and firearms to breach premises and intimidate staff.Targeted high-value items: Thieves are increasingly focusing on precious metals...

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 24-30 August 2026.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 20 July - 23 August 2026.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Aug 2026 On Ukraine Independence Day, the European Commission has approved €6.1 billion in new defence procurement for Ukraine. This funding covers air and missile defence systems, missiles, ammunitions and radars, reaffirming Europe's commitment to...