Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine, Orbán to meet Putin, Europol and Black Friday Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent. 28/11/2025
Bulgaria Europe-wide operation breaks up antiquities trafficking network A criminal network that trafficked stolen artefacts worth nearly €1 billion across Europe has been dismantled, resulting in 35 arrests and the recovery of 3,000 items. 21/11/2025
Latvia Latvian police bust European cybercrime ring and arrest seven suspects The network, dismantled in an operation on 10 October, is accused of scamming thousands across Europe out of nearly €5 million. 17/10/2025
Europe in Motion How many terrorist attacks did the EU record in 2024? There was a significant decrease in terrorist attacks in the EU between 2023 and 2024. Young men are being the most targeted in recruitment for these offences. 19/09/2025
Lithuania Scheme to circumvent sanctions against Russia discovered in Lithuania According to the investigation, the water treatment equipment was received by Russian oil industry enterprises. 23/08/2025
Tech News Europol-led operation takes down pro-Russian cybercrime network The operation targeted a pro-Russia group that is believed to have attacked several municipalities and organisations linked to a NATO summit. 16/07/2025
Europe News Data-driven strategy leads to 300 drug smuggling arrests, Europol says Operation Bulut, coordinated by Europol, led to nearly 300 arrests across Europe and made extensive use of encrypted platforms to track criminals' communications. 16/04/2025
Europe News Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles drug smuggling networks Europol said the investigation, codenamed Operation Bulut, took place across multiple jurisdictions and involved authorities in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. 15/04/2025
Europe News Report: European firms risk sanctions breaches with shady transactions According to a report by the Catholic University of Milan presented to Europol, global markets, real-time transactions and transnational crime are exposing European companies to great risks. Euronews unpicks why. 11/04/2025
Netherlands How transnational mafiosi became the new generals of hybrid warfare Europol’s report “EU Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment 2025” spotlights “DNA mutation” of organised crime, an alarming destabilizing factor for democratic political systems through war and new technologies 19/03/2025
Russia Four Russian nationals behind 8Base ransomware arrested, says Europol A complex international operation involving 14 coordinated law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of four Russian nationals behind the 8Base ransomware group. 12/02/2025
Europe News One of Europe's most wanted fugitives 'is hiding out' in Sierra Leone The Netherlands and Sierra Leone are investigating reports that the Dutch cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is living in the West African nation. 28/01/2025
Europe News Europol dismantles network of illegal sports streaming providers The operation involved 15 countries, including Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. 03/01/2025
Tech News European authorities dismantle criminal messaging service Matrix European authorities took down another sophisticated encrypted messaging app that was a hub for criminals, Europol said. 04/12/2024
Tech News Europol arrests 51 people and dismantles platform used for cybercrime Europol arrests 51 people connected to Ghost, a platform used by cybercriminals for large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering. 19/09/2024
Poland Poland's biggest synthetic opioid lab destroyed in Europol drug bust Law enforcement agencies seized nearly 200 kg of crystal methadone as part of the cross-border operation. 30/08/2024