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George Floyd: US cities ease security measures after peaceful protests

Security measures have been eased in several American cities as unrest over the killing of George Floyd subsided.

World

UAE authorities tackle rising cybercrime during COVID-19 pandemic

Big Data, blockchain and the Internet of things (IoT) have positively disrupted many Middle East and North African societies, economies and industries in recent years. However, with these technological advancements have come greater security risks.

World

How to dodge cybercriminals & hackers during the COVID-19 pandemic?

As the number of worldwide internet users continues to rise, so too is the amount of cybercrime.

World News

Euroviews. The new EU budget poses an opportunity to mitigate the destabilising impacts of COVID-19 ǀ View

In a post-COVID-19 world, protecting the security of Europeans will depend on holistic strategies to address long-term, systemic threats.

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Euroviews. The EU must not let the four horsemen of the Apocalypse weaken Europe's security ǀ View

The looming economic recovery may take its toll on Europe’s armed forces and civilian experts - they will be expected to do more with less money. This has to be avoided at all costs.

USA

Harry and Meghan security to be paid 'privately', couple tell Trump

The Duke qnd Duchess of Sussex insist they have no such plans, after the president said the US would not pay for security linked to their reported move.

World News

EU must develop 'appetite for power' says foreign policy chief

"We should be able to act, not everyday making comments or expressing concern," Europe's top diplomatic told the Munich Security Conference.

16 February 2020

Europe

Vigilante groups in Europe: Taking the law into their own hands

This practice of vigilantes came from the United States and has spread to Europe especially in countries in the north. In Scandinavia, The Netherlands, Germany and the UK, vigilante groups number more than three million citizens

31 January 2020

France

Ex-Interpol chief who vanished on China trip sentenced for bribes

Meng's wife, who remains in France with their two children, has accused Chinese authorities of lying and questioned whether her husband was even alive.

21 January 2020

World

Global Terrorism Index: Europe and MENA Director talks latest report

2018 saw the fourth consecutive drop in terrorism deaths — but the problem is increasing around the globe, as Institute for Economics and Peace MENA director Serge Stroobants explains.

16 January 2020

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Thailand's 'floating' pedestrian crossing forces drivers to stop

Thailand is trying out a creative solution to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents, by painting on 'levitating' zebra crossings that force drivers to take a look and stop.

28 November 2019

United Kingdom

UK government denies ‘sitting on’ report into Russian meddling

An intelligence report which security experts and politicians say should be published, will not be released until after the December general election.

5 November 2019

France

France's vineyards grapple with grape thieves at harvest time

In the heart of Burgundy's most prestigious vineyards, security forces patrol day and night during harvest time to deter grape thieves.

Europe News

'European way of life': New EU Commission portfolio draws criticism

Some announcements from EU incoming chief Ursula von der Leyen about her Commission raised eyebrows on Tuesday but perhaps none more so than the new portfolio for "Protecting our European Way of Life."

10 September 2019

United Kingdom

UK airports to cut security waiting times with new 3D scanning

All major airports in Britain must have new 3D baggage screening equipment before the end of 2022..

France

Biarritz holidaymakers feel 'unprecedented' security ahead of G7

Holidays in Biarritz during the G7? Expect protests, armed police and restricted beach access.

World

Europe boosts firefighting response ahead of an expected record wildfire season

In partnership with The European Commission

European nations are stepping up their preparations to tackle wildfires this summer ahead of an expected record wildfire season.

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Abandon ship! How technology is coming to the rescue of the cruise industry

In partnership with The European Commission

The cruise industry is booming, with more than 25 million passengers expected to be carried worldwide in 2019. But with the increase in numbers comes an increase in risk. Now technology is coming to the rescue.

World News

Why are security experts worried about Huawei building 5G networks?

Euronews asks national security and China experts about the Huawei security concerns.

USA

WhatsApp security flaw 'let hackers install surveillance on phones'

Euronews tells you what happened and how to protect yourself.