How explosive drone found near runway at German airport sparked fears of another ‘hybrid’ Russian attack on Nato The drone incident was framed as the latest in a series of hybrid attacks across Europe The Independent UK · Aug 6
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin could attack Nato member to test alliance’s resolve, report on US intel warns Lithuania also fears Putin may be planning a ‘false flag’ strike on the Baltics The Independent UK · Aug 6
'New level of danger': Explosive drone found near Ukrainian cargo plane at Germany airport Germany launched a counterterrorism probe after an explosive drone was found near Leipzig/Halle Airport. This incident caused flight disruptions at the major European cargo hub. Investigators are examining potential foreign involvement in this sophisticated operation. A separate DHL cargo plane sustained minor damage after striking an unidentified object. Officials are… The Times of India · Aug 6
Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks? On Sunday, July 26, German police shot dead the suspected perpetrator of a car-ramming attack on Berlin’s Pride march, which had left one dead and 20 injured the day before. The suspect already had a police record due to his previous attempt to join the Islamic State in Syria and… The Conversation · Jul 27
Berlin Pride attack suspect ‘tried to join ISIS’ and was sentenced for planning serious violence just two months ago Police identified the suspect as Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese heritage who was known to authorities The Independent UK · Jul 27
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead after police manhunt Police shot and killed the suspect in Berlin's deadly Pride attack. The suspect had previously sought to join the Islamic State group. He was convicted of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state. Authorities believe this was an Islamic extremist terror attack. Security measures at future events will… The Economic Times · Jul 27
Who Is Abdul Ballout? Quick Facts About the Berlin Pride Car-Ramming Suspect Shot Dead by Police Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old with alleged extremist ties, carried out a deadly attack at Berlin's Pride event, raising questions about security lapses and radicalisation processes. International Business Times UK · Jul 26
Berlin Pride attack: ISIS-linked suspect shot dead in police operations Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin. Prosecutors said he had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group. The Economic Times · Jul 26
Berlin Police Detail Attack: Suspect Used Vehicle and Knife to Target Pride Marchers A deadly assault at Berlin's Pride event left one dead and 29 injured. Police are conducting a citywide manhunt for the suspect, Abdul B., amid rising political tensions. International Business Times UK · Jul 26
Berlin Pride attack: Police shoot dead 21-year-old suspect Abdul Ballout after manhunt Chancellor Merz says attackers ‘have only one purpose ... to take away our openness and freedom’ The Independent UK · Jul 26
Suspect in 'islamist terrorist attack' at Berlin Pride killed in police operation The suspect in the attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day event was tracked down at a garden allotment in Berlin after an hours-long manhunt, Euronews · Jul 26
Police shoot dead Berlin Pride van and knife rampage suspect, officials say Abdul Ballout, 21, reportedly shot in operation at allotment in Spandau district after fatal attack in Tiergarten park The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
Main suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by German police forces The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. France 24 · Jul 26
AI playing a growing role in child sexual abuse, German report warns German authorities warned Tuesday of the "growing influence" of AI and digital technology on the sexual abuse of children, saying in a report that criminal abusers are increasingly using those tools. Sexual abuse of minors is "increasingly shifting to the digital realm," driving overall statistics "upward", said Holger Muench, the… The Economic Times · Jul 21
Euronews · Jul 13 Anti-tracking fashion: Startup designs clothing to foil AI surveillance cameras Face-like prints, special cuts and shielding smartphone pockets: Urban Privacy wants to hinder surveillance, while police increasingly rely on smart cameras.
Euronews · Jun 13 Could drones target Germany's parliament? Minister warns of growing threat As drone-related security concerns rise across Europe, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is calling for permanent protection of the Bundestag and other constitutional bodies while authorities expand the country's counter-drone capabilities.
Euronews · Jun 4 Germany rejects EU request to scrap 'necessary' internal border controls Ten EU countries currently enforce checks on their internal borders and seven of those say migration is the justification for keeping them in place.
Euronews · May 12 Germany plans 'active cyberdefence' as online attacks rise, interior ministry says In 2025, around 334,000 cases of cybercrime were registered in Germany, two-thirds of them from abroad or unknown locations, with many more cases thought to be unreported.
The Economic Times · May 12 Germany plans 'active cyberdefence' as online attacks rise Germany is developing active cyberdefence to counter increasing online attacks. New laws will allow security services to strike back at attacker infrastructure. Artificial intelligence is making cybercrime faster and more professional. This move aims to protect German companies and critical infrastructure from foreign threats. Cybersecurity is now an essential investment…
Euronews · May 4 German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt wants to retain controls at EU borders Alexander Dobrindt continues to favour controls at the EU's internal borders, saying they should remain part of the current migration policy, despite courts and researchers opposing them.
Euronews · Apr 14 Berlin and Kyiv seal sweeping pact on drones, data and missiles According to the Ukrainian president, who visited the German capital, at least 10 agreements were reached at the German-Ukrainian government consultations in Berlin - the first since 2004.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1 High times or low blows? Experts fail to clear air over German drug legalisation Cannabis policy still divisive two years in, with SPD hailing it while CDU minister says it is risk to young people’s health
Euronews · Feb 27 German ‘DroneHammer’ offers low-cost defence against drones German firm Skylance unveiled its low-cost "DroneHammer" anti-drone missile as Berlin moves to expand Bundeswehr powers under a reformed Aviation Security Act.
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Germany offers €1 million reward to help catch far-left extremists behind Berlin’s biggest post-war blackout The German government unveiled a raft of measures to tackle left-wing militancy on Tuesday, including data collection and storage
Euronews · Jan 27 Germany offers €1 million reward for information on Berlin power grid attack Police are searching for members of the far-left "Vulkangruppe" or Volcano Group, which claimed responsibility for the blackout in early January.