Law Enforcement

Greece probes Azerbaijani arrested for espionage for links to Iran Arrest comes shortly after Cyprus detains ethnic Azeri suspected of planning attack on military base for Iran.

(Al-Jazeera) Greek police have arrested an Azerbaijani national suspected of spying on a NATO base on the island of Crete. Local media reported on Monday that the man was detained the previous day on suspicion of espionage. Authorities are reportedly investigating whether […]

Burkini

VOX pushes for national ban on Islamic veils in Spain The right-wing Spanish party says the veil 'violates the fundamental rights of women and is incompatible with our identity, culture, and customs.'

(European Conservative) Spain’s nationalist-conservative opposition party VOX has submitted a parliamentary motion urging a nationwide ban on all forms of Islamic veils — such as hijabs, niqabs, and burqas — in all public spaces. The party argues this move is essential to […]

Crime

Palestine Action ‘to be banned’ as terror group, home secretary says The activist group will be proscribed by the government, meaning supporting or being a member of the organisation will be illegal. It comes after activists broke into RAF Brize Norton and damaged aircraft.

(Sky News) Palestine Action will be proscribed as a terrorist organisation, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said. The action has been taken after the activist group claimed responsibility for breaking into RAF Brize Norton last week. Footage released online by Palestine Action […]

Crime

DOJ on ‘high alert’ for Iranian nationals living illegally in US, Bondi says Attorney General Pam Bondi's remarks echo the DHS's notice one day prior that the Iran conflict 'is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States'

(Fox) Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned Monday during a House budget hearing about Iranian nationals who entered the country illegally during the Biden administration after the Trump administration warned the conflict with Iran raised threat levels in the United States. Rep. […]