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European ministers discuss stronger border controls and fast-track migrant returns

European interior ministers are meeting in Germany to discuss strengthening border controls and improving rapid response in emergencies

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Exploding Packages, Cyberattacks and Sabotage Plots Expose Scale of Russia's War on Europe, ISW Warns

The Institute for the Study of War says Germany's attribution of the Leipzig drone incident marks a shift in Europe's willingness to publicly address alleged Russian kinetic and hybrid operations.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Between peace and war: Germany's battle against hybrid threats

Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off?

Euronews · Sep 9

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow responds to Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace as flights cancelled

Russian minister says country 'will not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation'

The Independent UK · Sep 2

UK expresses ‘full solidarity’ with Germany over attempted Russian drone attack

An explosive-laden drone was discovered near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig-Halle Airport on August 4.

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Germany Directly Blames Russia For Attempted Drone Attack At Airport. EU Anticipates 'Clear Response'

"The attempted attack at Leipzig Airport on 4 August fits the established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe," said Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.

International Business Times · Sep 1

A secret cache of weapons was found near Berlin. Now, authorities say it was meant for attacks with links to Russian Intelligence: ‘High threat level’

What were they planning to do with them?

We Got This Covered · Aug 24

Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used ⁠in assassinations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Romania holding suspect linked to weapons cache in Germany

BERLIN - Romania is holding a suspected “low-level agent” accused of preparing attacks, following the discovery of handguns and ammunition in a forest near Berlin, Germany’s interior minister said Friday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Germany opens new drone security centre in Saxony-Anhalt amid rising threats

The facility will research and test technology designed to detect and counter unauthorised drones around airports, major events and critical infrastructure.

Euronews · Aug 18