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Culture Re-view: Bonnie and Clyde die in a police shootout

On 23 May 1934, two of the most famous outlaws in history - Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow - were killed in a police shootout.

My Europe Series

More EU countries reclaim land from the mafia. Here's how they use it

Italy was the first to pass a law to allow the reallocation of land for social purposes. Since then, several other countries have followed suit.

Europe News

Joint European police operation targets Italian mafia

German and Italian police arrest dozens in a massive sweep against Calabrian ’Ndrangheta organised crime syndicate.

Romania

Andrew Tate to remain in detention for a further 30 days

A court in Romania agreed to extend Andrew Tate's detention yet again. The social media influencer will remain in jail for another 30 days on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking.

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Europe News

Brussels looks to step up war on drugs through more police cooperation

The Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson says organised crime poses as big a threat to society as terrorism.

Culture news

Andrew Tate will stay in jail after losing appeal against 30-day renew

Andrew Tate and his brother are currently being detained in Romania on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking.

Romania

Social media influencer Tate's detention is extended til 27 Feb

A Romanian court has extended the police detention of social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan. The pair will stay in custody until 27 February, as investigations continue over allegations of rape and exploitation.

Italy

Palermo sighs in relief after Mafia boss arrest

An outpouring of relief in Palermo after the arrest of Italy's most wanted alleged Mafia boss. But Italian prosecutors are warning that the fight against organised crime is far from over.

Italy

Mafia boss arrest provides hope to attack survivor

Following the arrest of Italy's most wanted mafia boss, an attack survivor and the president of the Caponnetto Foundation, Giuseppe Antoci, explains the significance of Matteo Messina Denaro's capture.

France

Cocaine, hashish, cannabis: Europol brings down huge crime network

The operation involved police forces in 11 European countries.

Culture news

Meloni vs Saviano: The fight to save freedom of speech in Italy

Far-right Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni is aiming at famed anti-mafia journalist Roberto Saviano for his criticism of her immigration policies.

Argentina

Italian mafia boss arrested in Argentina after years-long manhunt

Carmine Alfonso Maiorano is the leader of the infamous 'Ndrangheta mob.

World News

Six EU countries agree to boost cooperation against drug crimes

The EU countries will also work more closely with Latin American nations in the fight against organised crime.

Netherlands

More suspects arrested over murder of Dutch reporter Peter R De Vries

A 27-year-old Polish national has been detained on suspicion of organising the killing.

Belgium

Dutch nationals arrested after threat to Belgian justice minister

Media reports say an assault rifle and bottles filled with petrol were discovered inside a vehicle registered in the Netherlands, spotted near the minister's home.

Spain

One of Europe's most wanted money laundering suspects arrested

The man is accused of laundering more than €200 million for criminal organisations.

Nature

Donkey penises seized in Nigeria smuggling operation

Nigeria is trying to curb the export of donkey parts, which has drastically diminished the country's population of the work animals.

Sport

Paul Pogba: What do we know about the extortion investigation?

The French World Cup winner says he has been targeted by organised gangs for millions of euros.

Netherlands

Dutch mobster sentenced to life in prison over contract killings

Willem Holleeder -- nicknamed “The Nose” -- will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Brazil

Bodies of UK journalist and Brazilian expert identified in Brazil

British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were last seen in the Amazon 5 June.