Several counter-terrorist police raids took place on Sunday (4/03/2018) in Molenbeek, Grammont and Mechelen as a part of an operation of ‘dossier terrorism’. The arrested are suspected in preparation of an attack. In total, eight individuals, all from Molenbeek, were taken for court hearing. They will be brought to the investigating judge during the day….
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Injured in explosion in St.Petersburg supermarket
In the evening 50 people have been evacuated from a St.Petersburg supermarket after an explosion (18:55 local time, when the maximum of clients were shopping). 10 among them with injures delivered to hospitals, two in critical condition, according to city media. https://twitter.com/fontanka_news/status/946073221526425601 “The investigators are exploring all versions. An improvised explosive device stuffed with shrapnel…
EU addresses counter-terrorism
The Council adopted conclusions on EU external action on counter-terrorism. The Council reiterates its strong and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever and for whatever purpose. (PHOTO: illustration). Briefing press ahead of #EU Foreign Aff Council #Mali, #CounterTerrorism, EU – #NATO, #GulfCrisis, #climatechange pic.twitter.com/q1wPzFkb0f — Federica Mogherini (@FedericaMog)…
May to involve Macron in online conterterrorism strategy
Today Prime Minister Theresa May and President of France Emmanuel Macron will engage in discussion on counter-terrorism, returning to May’s election campaign pledge to tackle online extremism following two attacks in Manchester and London that killed 30 people, the Prime Minister spokesperson said ahead of May’s visit to France. Britain and France will join forces…
Russia-France to co-operate defeating terrorism
“At most important task of our co-operation is the struggle against terrorism’, – said Vladimir Putin during his visit to Versailles, France. “The interests of Russia and France are above the opportunistic current politics” – underlined Putin. Путин: интересы России и Франции важнее текущей политической конъюнктурыhttps://t.co/GNJxXngNdw pic.twitter.com/UWKIMHjjTv — ТАСС (@tass_agency) May 29, 2017 “Mister President…
Salman Abedi a major suspect for #Manchester
Salman Abedi (22) has been announced by police on Monday 23.05.2017 as the major suspected suicide bomber who assassinated 22 people and injured 59 at Manchester Arena during concert night. According to the BBC ‘understanding’ Abedi was born in Manchester to a family of Libyan origin. Abedi had not been identified by the coroner so…
EU Global Strategy in the area of security and defence
The Foreign Affairs Council, 18.05.2017, will take stock of the implementation of the EU Global Strategy in the area of security and defence. Min @AbelaCarmelo doorstep prior today's mtgs #FAC Defence & Home Affairs:on the agendas #counter terrorism #effective solidarity #migration pic.twitter.com/t2fGCcYFX1 — MaltaPermRep 🇲🇹 🇪🇺 (@MaltainEU) May 18, 2017 Defence ministers will examine the…
Boris Johnson comments on Africa
The Council will discuss the situation in the Horn of Africa, a region facing destabilisation, in particular in Somalia and South Sudan. The discussion is expected to focus on the political and security challenges, including the implications of the situation in the wider region, across the Red Sea. Boris Johnson at EU Council Brussels 15.05.2017…
NATO Chiefs of Defence to discuss counterterrorism
The Military Committee, NATO’s highest Military Authority, will meet in Chiefs of Defence (CHODs) Session on 17 May 2017, at the NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium. General Petr Pavel, Chairman of the Military Committee, will preside over the meeting. The Chiefs of Defence will discuss the challenging security environment on NATO’s Southern Flank and the Alliance’s…
Europol envigorates counter-terrorism
Today, on 1 May 2017, Europol’s new Regulation enters into force and takes effect in all EU Member States. The new regulation was adopted on 11 May 2016, when the European Parliament voted on updated powers that will enable Europol to step up efforts to fight terrorism, cybercrime and other serious and organised forms of…
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