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Russia

Russian authorities arrest Frenchman on suspicion of espionage

The man allegedly failed to register as a 'foreign agent' under a Russian law that carries several years' jail time for offenders.

Europe News

Von der Leyen doubles down on foreign interference safeguard plan

The European Commission chief has once more talked about her proposal for a so-called "European democracy shield" which would protect Europe from foreign interference following the Pravfond scandal fallout.

Europe News

Poland arrests 18 for alleged hostile acts for Russia and Belarus

Polish authorities have arrested 18 individuals, alleging involvement in hostile activities for Russia and Belarus, including plans to assassinate Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy.

Europe News

Far-right parties aim to influence young voters through social media

Many populist or far-right parties want to attract the younger generation to join their elders and reject traditional parties.

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Europe News

After Russiagate, MEPs rush to denounce emerging Chinagate

Members of the European Parliament have reacted furiously after the institution was hit with fresh allegations of espionage.

Green News

Iran frees four conservationists jailed while working to save cheetahs

The conservationists were arrested on espionage charges in 2018 while working to save the endangered Asiatic cheetah.

Austria

Arrest warrant reveals Russian infiltration in Austria

An arrest warrant for an Austrian suspect alleges that he handed over mobile data of former high-ranking officials to Russian intelligence.

World News

Poland dismisses Eurocorps military commander

Lieutenant General Jarosław Gromadziński, who last year became the first Pole to lead Eurocorps, has been dismissed.

Tech News

Why is WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing extradition?

Julian Assange is fighting a final attempt to avoid extradition on espionage charges. Euronews Next takes a look back at how we got to this point.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria issues EU entry ban against 2 Russians accuse of espionage

The two Russians were living in Bulgaria under aliases as part of a mission to infiltrate foreign countries.

Poland

Poland to investigate alleged use of spyware by last government

Poland's Pegasus and Illegal Surveillance Committee will convene on Monday, amid allegations the previous government spied on political opponents.

Greece

Greek court acquits aid workers who helped rescue migrants

Defendants were accused of misdemeanour charges of assisting a criminal organisation and espionage.

Russia

American reporter accused of spying in Russia has detention extended

The pretrial detention for Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich has been pushed back to March, which means his stay in prison will have lasted for over a year.

Turkey

Turkey: 15 suspects jailed ahead of Israel spying trial

The move comes as tensions simmer between Turkish leader Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart over the ongoing Israel Hamas war.

Russia

Russia extends detention of American journalist Gershkovich again

The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested on espionage charges in March and will be held until 30 January.

Europe Decoded

Why the EU is so worried about China's anti-espionage law

For the past half year, high-ranking officials of the European Union have raised the alarm about China's anti-espionage law.

Tech News

France facing multiple foreign interference threats, warns report

China, Russia and Turkey are all mentioned as active meddlers in French politics and society in assessment that draws a line between free and authoritarian global blocs.

Sweden

Swedish court acquits man accused of spying for Russia for years

Sergey Skvortskov maintains that he sought legitimate authorisation to transfer potentially sensitive technology.

Business

Belgium monitoring China's Alibaba over spying concerns

Belgium's security service says the Chinese company's logistics arm in Liège is causing suspicion over its use of private information.

United Kingdom

UK espionage arrests: Rishi Sunak denounces ‘interference’ from Beijing

The Prime Minister made the comments after it emerged that two men had been arrested on suspicion of spying for China.