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Six arrests for smuggling migrants via Schengen airports

Europol supported a migrant smuggling investigation involving law enforcement authorities from 17 countries. The criminal network was also engaged in document fraud and money laundering. The action day on 22…

Austria · 11 Feb 2026 Europol Operation Blocks €1.2 Billion in Fake Banknotes, With China-Linked Shipments Under Scrutiny Law enforcement authorities from 18 countries have stopped an estimated EUR 1.2 billion in counterfeit banknotes and coins from entering circulation during… Austria · 13 Jan 2026 Airports close and flights disrupted across Europe due to icy weather Airports have been forced to close and flights have been disrupted in parts of Europe due to icy weather. Airports in Budapest… Austria · 20 Aug 2025 Millions in Forged Banknotes Confiscated in Global Operation Europol coordinated a major operation disrupting counterfeit currency, intercepting nearly one million items worth over EUR 66 million across 18 countries. Austria · 3 Jul 2025 Austria set to deport man to Syria, marking first for EU since Assad’s fall Austria is preparing to deport a Syrian man whose asylum status was revoked due to a criminal conviction, in what an EU… Austria · 18 Jun 2025 Austria plans to tighten gun control rules after school shooting Austria plans to tighten its gun control laws following its deadliest school shooting in Graz, where a 21‑year‑old former student killed ten… Austria · 10 Jun 2025 Fatal school shooting in Graz, Austria Nine people, including one adult and eight children, killed in Graz. Austria · 27 Mar 2025 Austria and Poland Take Tough Stance on Migration Amid Rising Pressure Poland and Austria tighten migration measures amid EU tensions. Austria · 24 Mar 2025 Austria says it has uncovered a Russian-steered campaign to spread disinformation about Ukraine Austrian authorities discovered a Russian disinformation campaign linked to espionage and a Bulgarian suspect. Austria · 27 Feb 2025 Austria’s centrist parties clinch coalition deal without the far right Austria's centrist parties form coalition, excluding far-right Freedom Party.