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Germany registered 2,656 conscientious objector applications in early 2026, exceeding two-thirds of 2025’s total. This increase follows new military service legislation requiring young men born in 2008 or later to register for potential conscription amid discussions on bolstering the Bundeswehr’s personnel numbers.
German security services have issued a warning regarding phishing attacks on lawmakers and senior officials via the Signal messaging app, attributed to a “state-controlled cyber actor.” The government suspects Russian involvement, with estimates suggesting at least 300 political accounts may have been compromised.
Two British fighter jets were scrambled on Saturday following a drone crash in Romania, prompting the evacuation of 200 people. This incident occurred amid ongoing Russian strikes on Ukraine, heightening security concerns in the region.
The German government has approved measures allowing the military to shoot down suspicious drones near military installations and other critical infrastructure. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasised the increasing drone threats since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, stating that the technology poses significant challenges for police forces.
Storm clouds have hovered over French politics for some time now but it was in…
Spain is planning a bold move to address its housing crisis by introducing a tax of up to 100% on properties purchased by non-EU residents, including those from the UK.
Tens of thousands of Romanians took to the streets of Bucharest on Sunday, demanding the immediate resignation of outgoing President Klaus Iohannis and the reinstatement of the cancelled presidential election.
Algeria on Saturday rejected France’s accusation of escalation, denouncing a “campaign of disinformation” in their latest…
With the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) leading the Austrian government’s coalition talks for the first…
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