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Brussels must be a wake-up call for Europe says Israeli security expert

In this longer version of an on-air interview with Israeli security expert Yoram Schweitzer, euronews' Damon Embling gets the view on Europe's security dilemma from a man living in a state that has st

World

Belgian 'jihadists' more like street thugs, says anti terror expert

Euronews has spoken to terrorism expert Claude Moniquet about Belgian authorities’ handling of the ongoing terror investigations. The former French

Belgium

Europe tightens airport security as fresh attacks feared

Security is being tightened at European airports following the Brussels attacks, with the airport there now closed until the weekend. In France the

Europe News

Impossible to prevent all terror attacks, warns top security analyst

Euronews spoke to Serge Stroobants, a defence analyst at the Institute for Economics and Peace think-tank. Stroobants, who also served with a

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Europe News

Brussels attacks: 'a surprise if no links to Abdeslam arrest'

The arrest of Saleh Abdeslam likely triggered a terrorist cell to attack targets in Brussels, according to a Belgian security expert. Didier Leroy, a

Belgium

Security tightened across Europe

The explosions in Brussels have led to heightened security at airports, train and bus stations, ports and other public places around Europe.

Turkey

Turkey on high alert after Saturday's suicide bombing

A high profile football match in Istanbul was called off and the stadium evacuated two hours before kick-off on Sunday with the Turkish authorities

My Europe Series

What has changed after Germanwings tragedy?

This week on Utalk, Anita in London asked: “One year after a Germanwings co-pilot deliberately crashed his plane, what measures have been taken to

Belgium

Suspect gunman killed and police hurt in Brussels anti-terror raid

A terror suspect has been shot dead in a Brussels suburb and others are said to be on the run after a security operation linked to November’s

Belgium

Police hunt gunmen after several police officers injured in Brussels shooting

NB an updated version of this story is now available here. Armed Belgian police backed by French forces have been involved in a major security

Thailand

Eight dead in Thailand after bank fire system malfunctions

Eight people have died in Thailand after an accident during repairs to a fire system in a bank. Authorities say a fire retardant chemical appears to

World

Turkey in shock after third fatal bomb attack in five months

Sunday's carnage in Ankara is the third fatal bomb attack in the Turkish capital in five months

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India: a bear shot by authorities

A bear has been shot dead after a hunt in India’s central state of Chhattisgarh, after it killed two villagers . Police and Forestry officials have

Germany

European security services uncover 'ISIL recruitment forms'

European security services have obtained the details of thousands of ISIL fighters from forms they filled in when joining the group. The German

World News

French police begin dismantling Calais migrant 'Jungle'

French police have moved into the so-called “Jungle” in Calais to begin dismantling part of the migrant camp. At the weekend the authorities toured

Europe News

Belgium to probe residents concerns over nuclear plant

The Tihange nuclear power station is causing concern amongst residents living nearby, local politicians say. Belgium’s interior minister met their

World News

Migration crisis: Plan for reinforced border north of Greece

Visegrad group calls for new border fence north of Greece Plan B is response to chaotic EU migration policy Proposal could split Schengen zone

World News

Australia's billion-dollar drug bust: liquid meth hidden in bras, art supplies

Australian authorities seize one billion dollars worth of liquid amphetamine hidden inside gel bra inserts and art supplies.

World News

Refugee crisis: European divisions deepen over moves to tighten borders

The asylum seekers keep coming and Europe keeps arguing over what to do. Seeking to stem the flow across the continent, central and eastern European

Germany

Are Europeans spending more on protecting themselves?

Sales of personal self-defence equipment like tasers are said to have increased in some European countries since the end of 2015.