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Smugglers exploit loopholes in ketamine trafficking across Europe

The recent discovery at Brussels Airport shocked customs officials: a shipment intended to contain a tonne of medical ketamine had been swapped for salt during its journey across Europe. Initially verified by Dutch customs, the consignment had traversed multiple countries before disappearing, suggesting......

Madeleine McCann search resumes in Portugal as investigation enters 18th year

Searches for Madeleine McCann, who disappeared 18 years ago from an apartment complex in Praia da Luz, Portugal, have resumed. Portuguese and German authorities are focusing on disused buildings and wells in the municipality of Lagos, near Praia da Luz. The investigation Madeleine McCann was three......

Bomb threat causes delay of Agadir-Düsseldorf flight

A bomb threat triggered panic at Agadir airport when a note indicating the presence of a bomb was found on a Condor flight from Düsseldorf. Cleaning staff discovered the message after the plane arrived, prompting immediate security protocols and a thorough search of the aircraft. The airport authorities......

EU's flight compensation reform sparks backlash among consumers

The European Union is contemplating a controversial shift in air travel regulations that would permit airlines to impose longer delays without compensating passengers, inciting outrage among consumer advocacy groups and dividing member states. Representatives from the bloc's 27 nations are scheduled......

Attack in Hamburg leaves 18 injured, raises security concerns

The knife attack at Hamburg's central station has left a total of 18 individuals injured, an increase from the previously reported 17, according to a statement released by German police on Saturday, May 24. The suspect, a 39-year-old German woman, remains in custody and is expected to be presented......

Search for missing children intensifies across borders

Dramatic developments are unfolding in the Netherlands as authorities launch a massive search for two missing children, Jeffrey (10) and his sister Emma (8), who disappeared on May 17. The investigation is focusing on a possible kidnapping by their father, Klaas Bijl, a 67-year-old man whose photograph......

German court convicts terrorist suspect following Moroccan intelligence breakthrough

A German court has sentenced a 29-year-old Germano-Egyptian national to six years in prison for plotting a terrorist attack on German soil. This ruling signifies a substantial achievement in cross-border counterterrorism efforts, stemming from a detailed intelligence operation that thwarted a potentially......

Spain leads NATO's most ambitious naval exercises of the year

Spain is hosting NATO's most ambitious naval maneuvers, Dynamic Mariner/Flotex-25, which began on Monday in the Gulf of Cádiz and the southern coast of Andalusia. These operations, which will run until April 4, involve over 4,000 military personnel and 30 ships from nine countries. The exercises......

Dortmund: A German-Tunisian Septuagenarian Shot by Police After a Medical Crisis

A 70-year-old man of German-Tunisian origin was fatally shot by police in Dortmund on Friday afternoon after exhibiting aggressive behavior toward paramedics attempting to transport him to the hospital. According to the Dortmund prosecutor’s office, the man had suffered an epileptic seizure at......

Major collision off eastern England injures 32 in oil tanker and cargo ship crash

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the eastern coast of England, leading to fires on both vessels and leaving at least 32 people injured. The incident occurred near East Yorkshire, with a massive emergency response deployed to rescue the casualties. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution reported......

Major European powers endorse Arab-led Gaza reconstruction plan

Four of Europe’s most influential nations—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy—issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing their support for the Arab-led reconstruction plan for Gaza. This initiative, aimed at addressing the dire living conditions of the 2.4 million inhabitants......

Moroccans rank second in EU citizenship grants in 2023, losing top spot to Syrians

According to the latest figures released by Eurostat, Moroccans ranked as the second-largest group to receive citizenship from European Union (EU) member states in 2023. A total of 106,500 Moroccans were granted EU citizenship, trailing just behind Syrians, who claimed the top spot with 107,500 citizenships. This......

Morocco plans naval upgrade with acquisition of two advanced submarines

Morocco is reportedly preparing to enhance its naval power by acquiring two advanced submarines, according to a report by Military Africa. The move is part of the North African country's broader strategy to modernize its military and strengthen its ability to address evolving security challenges......

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