Terrorism
Terrorist risk still ‘very high’ in France
France’s interior minister said on Monday that the terrorist risk remained “high” to “very high” in France following the killing of four…
US terrorist designations under amended Executive Order to modernize sanctions to combat terrorism
US President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order modernizing and strengthening sanctions authorities to combat terrorism. The Executive Order is the most…
Norway mosque shooting investigated as terrorist act
A shooting at a mosque in Norway is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, police say. A gunman opened fire…
Warning on increasing possible terrorist drone use in attacks
EU Security Commissioner Julian King on Saturday warned about the potential use of drones to carry out terrorist attacks. In an interview…
UN warns new wave of terrorist attacks possible before end of year
The United Nations has warned that a recent pause in international terrorist violence may soon end, with a new wave of attacks…
Threat level system in the UK updated to include all forms of terrorism
Changes to the terrorism threat level system come into effect on Tuesday 23rd July in the United Kingdom. The changes, which follow…
Manchester Arena’s suicide bomber brother to be charged with murder, after extradition from Libya
The younger brother of the Manchester Arena suicide bomber will be charged with murder after being extradited to the UK, police say.…
ISIS still a serious threat
Islamic State poses a challenge to all countries in the world, while rival terrorist group al Qaeda is resurgent and could be…
1,056 individuals were arrested in the EU in 2018 on suspicion of terrorism-related offences – Europol
Thirteen people lost their lives as a result of terrorist attacks in the EU in 2018. All the attacks were jihadist in…
EU TE-SAT Report: Terrorism in the EU became more complex in 2018
In 2018, terrorism continued to represent a major security threat in EU Member States. Horrific attacks killed thirteen people and injured many…
Bosnian man arrested in Germany over Paris 2015 terrorist attacks
German security forces have arrested a Bosnian man wanted in connection with the 2015 Paris attacks and are preparing his extradition to…
Spanish Police disrupt criminal organisation which financed Al Qaeda
The Spanish National Police (Policia Nacional) disrupted a criminal organisation which was financing Al Qaeda terrorist militias. The complex operation was carried…