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Europe news
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4 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
4 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromFortune
46 minutes ago

European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike 'to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly' | Fortune

European finance ministers are urging a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies to address rising oil and gas prices and inflation concerns.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
4 hours ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromFortune
46 minutes ago

European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike 'to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly' | Fortune

European finance ministers are urging a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies to address rising oil and gas prices and inflation concerns.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 hours ago

French court rules to extradite Russian who owned English football club

A French court has ruled to extradite Russian banker Vladimir Antonov to Lithuania on fraud charges related to the collapse of Snoras Bank.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Information security

Germany: Police dismantle major cyberattack 'botnets'

Investigators shut down Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets, which used millions of infected devices for large-scale DDoS attacks, posing significant threats to IT infrastructure.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Information security
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany: Police dismantle major cyberattack 'botnets'

Investigators shut down Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets, which used millions of infected devices for large-scale DDoS attacks, posing significant threats to IT infrastructure.
Agriculture
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Greek ministers resign over EU farming subsidy scandal

Greek Prime Minister replaced officials amid a farm payment scandal involving illegal EU subsidies, prompting calls for early elections and concerns over political stability.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

German customs raid companies over suspected exports to Russia

German customs raided companies suspected of illegally exporting to Russia, violating EU sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
Business
fromAmerican Banker
1 day ago

U.S. banks with Paris offices on alert due to terror threats

Several major U.S. banks allowed employees to work from home following a foiled bomb plot amid rising terrorism concerns during the war with Iran.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?

The Panama Papers leak revealed extensive offshore financial networks used by the global elite, involving over 11.5 million documents from Mossack Fonseca.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

The overwhelming view among users of illegal streaming devices is that using them to watch bootlegged versions of popular content is a victimless crime. Conversations with these users indicate a strong belief that their actions do not harm anyone.
Media industry
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

Federal prosecutors recovered over $600,000 in stolen cryptocurrency linked to a phishing scam targeting a hardware wallet user.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

Federal prosecutors recovered over $600,000 in stolen cryptocurrency linked to a phishing scam targeting a hardware wallet user.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Deutsche Bank asked AI it's true that AI will solve the economy's inflation problems. The robots answered | Fortune

AI is perceived as a disinflationary force, but leading AI models predict it may actually raise inflation instead.
#human-trafficking
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Revealed: the vast illegal casino network targeting UK gamblers

Andres Markou, the supposed CEO of MyStake, is an AI-generated decoy for a network of illegal online casinos.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.
#crime
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Five EU governments found to consistently' dismantle rule of law

Governments in five EU member states are intentionally eroding the rule of law, while six others show declining democratic standards.
#michael-flatley
fromIndependent
6 days ago
LA real estate

Michael Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromIndependent
6 days ago
LA real estate

Michaek Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromIndependent
6 days ago
LA real estate

Michael Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromIndependent
6 days ago
LA real estate

Michaek Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromThe Local France
5 hours ago

Eurotunnel and Eurostar still not ready for EES rollout despite deadline

The new checks, part of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), collect digital personal records of third country nationals travelling to the Schengen area and replace the manual stamping of passports.
EU data protection
Retirement
fromIndependent
1 week ago

There are millions of euro stuck in 'dormant accounts' - here's how to get yours back

Many funds remain unclaimed in state hands despite efforts to locate their rightful owners.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

FinCEN's anti-money laundering rule struck down now what?

FinCEN clearly has the authority to regulate persons involved in real estate transactions, requiring them to establish a BSA compliance program and file suspicious activity reports.
Law
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

European Parliament member Rima Hassan taken into French police custody

Detention of Rima Hassan is viewed as an attempt to intimidate supporters of Palestine by the La France Insoumise party.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

FBI Sting Operation Exposes Crypto Price Rigging Network as 10 Foreign Nationals Charged, Over $1M Seized

Federal crackdown reveals a network of alleged crypto price manipulation, highlighting increased enforcement risks for digital asset firms.
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
6 days ago

The EU Border Question That's Getting 1 In 5 Americans Denied Entry And Most Don't Know The Answer

Working remotely on a tourist visa in the EU can lead to entry denial for American travelers unaware of legal restrictions.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago
Germany news

Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Russia may allow registration of EU-stolen vehicles, raising concerns in Germany about increased car thefts.
#terrorism
fromFortune
4 days ago
France news

'They use proxies': France probes possible Iran link to thwarted bomb attack outside of a Bank of America | Fortune

fromFortune
6 days ago
France news

French authorities open terrorism probe after police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris | Fortune

France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

France charges four over failed attack on US bank

Four individuals, including a young man and three minors, were charged in a thwarted attack on a Bank of America branch in Paris.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

French police make two more arrests over foiled attack on Bank of America

Prosecutors are investigating a suspected link between a foiled attack in Paris and the Iran war due to similarities with recent attacks in Europe.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

France opens probe into suspected attack on Bank of America in Paris

A foiled terrorist attack targeting Bank of America's Paris headquarters was thwarted by police, leading to the arrest of a suspect.
France news
fromFortune
4 days ago

'They use proxies': France probes possible Iran link to thwarted bomb attack outside of a Bank of America | Fortune

French authorities investigate a thwarted bomb attack in Paris, suspecting a link to Iran due to similarities with other attacks in Europe.
France news
fromFortune
6 days ago

French authorities open terrorism probe after police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris | Fortune

French police prevented a bomb attack outside a Bank of America in Paris, detaining one suspect while another escaped.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Paris: Suspected bomb attack outside Bank of America foiled

French police thwarted a bomb attack in Paris, arresting one suspect while another remains at large.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

European officials highlight private sector help in major cybercrime takedowns

Private sector partners play a crucial role in cybercrime takedowns, aiding law enforcement in disrupting criminal activities and infrastructure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Delayed by EU entry/exit system? Then travel light

The idea is to prevent visitors overstaying; the consequence is a 70% increase in security processing times, according to the trade body Airports Council International.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

35,000 pints of stolen Guinness, 950 wheels of pilfered cheese: can the UK's cargo theft crisis be stopped?

Dawber noticed 17 pallets of golfing equipment, stolen three weeks prior, worth about 1 million. He also found 18 pallets of Asics trainers stolen three years earlier.
UK news
#citigroup
France news
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 days ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 days ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
EU data protection
fromFortune
4 days ago

Is Europe too regulated to win the AI race-or ready for a second act? | Fortune

Europe faces economic decline without radical reforms, as highlighted in the Draghi report.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Woman (20s) arrested in probe over fraudulent passports to launder over 160,000

Gardaí arrested a woman and seized documents and a car during a search in south Dublin as part of Operation Skein targeting international fraud.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

European Commission Reports Cyber Intrusion and Data Theft

The European Commission confirmed a cyberattack that compromised its cloud infrastructure, resulting in the theft of hundreds of gigabytes of data.
#gun-smuggling
#eu-capital-markets-integration
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old capital market integration plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China while addressing market fragmentation and investment barriers.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 days ago

European airports record longer waits at borders as EES deadline looms

The EU's new biometric border system is causing significant delays at airports during peak travel times, particularly affecting third country nationals.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
5 days ago

European Commission admits breach of public web systems

The European Commission confirmed a data breach affecting its public web infrastructure, with details on the extent and nature of the data taken remaining unclear.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 weeks ago

What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings

The EU revives its decade-old Capital Markets Union plan, now called the Savings and Investments Union, to compete with the US and China by unifying fragmented national financial markets and redirecting €10 trillion in citizen savings from bank deposits into investments.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Belgium at risk of becoming narco-state', judge warns

Belgium faces severe threats to social stability from international drug crime, with organized crime groups forming parallel power structures that challenge law enforcement and judicial systems.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

AI-driven fraud far more profitable, Interpol warns

AI-enhanced financial fraud schemes are 4.5 times more profitable than non-AI schemes, with criminals using generative AI to improve text quality, create deepfakes, and scale operations efficiently.
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

Over 12 tonnes of new KitKat chocolate range stolen in Europe

"A truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range has been stolen during transit in Europe, weighing around 12 tonnes and disappearing last week."
Europe news
#uk-france-relations
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK to pay France extra 16m in stopgap deal to patrol Channel beaches

The UK will pay France an extra £16.2 million for police patrols to prevent small-boat crossings in the Channel.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK-France beach patrol deal to intercept small boats on verge of collapse

The UK's agreement with France for beach patrols is at risk of collapse due to disagreements over asylum seeker safety and interception numbers.
EU data protection
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

EU charges porn sites with breaching rules meant to keep children from accessing adult content | CBC News

Adult content platforms face charges for allowing children access to pornographic content, risking significant fines under EU regulations.
Europe news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

European Central Bank Outlines Roadmap for Integrated European Digital Asset Ecosystem

The Eurosystem is launching the Pontes settlement anchor and Appia roadmap to unify tokenized capital markets in Europe.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Interpol obliterates cyber criminal infrastructure | Computer Weekly

Interpol's Operation Synergia III neutralized 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers across 72 countries, resulting in 94 arrests and over 100 investigations targeting cyber fraud, phishing, malware, and ransomware infrastructure.
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Thieves steal works by Cezanne, Renoir, Matisse in less than 3 minutes

The Magnani Rocca Foundation museum described the March 22 theft as a highly professional operation, executed in less than three minutes, with four masked men forcing their way through an entry gate.
France news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails

The emails published by the US government last month suggest the 72-year-old peer gave Epstein advance notice of an imminent 500bn (438bn) bailout to save the ailing euro in 2010. The European Commission spokeswoman told the BBC that, as a member of the Commission, Lord Mandelson had been subject to obligations under a code of conduct.
UK politics
#digital-services-act
EU data protection
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 weeks ago

E.U. Law Tightens Marketplace Selling

The EU's Digital Services Act requires marketplace sellers to undergo identity verification and face suspension for non-compliance, with marketplaces penalized up to 6% of global annual sales for violations.
fromThe Cyber Express
1 month ago
EU data protection

Digital Services Act: X Challenges EU's 120M Penalty

X appealed a €120 million DSA fine at the EU General Court, disputing transparency-related violations and procedural errors, creating a pivotal test of DSA enforcement.
EU data protection
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 weeks ago

E.U. Law Tightens Marketplace Selling

The EU's Digital Services Act requires marketplace sellers to undergo identity verification and face suspension for non-compliance, with marketplaces penalized up to 6% of global annual sales for violations.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

France court sentences Russia-linked tanker captain to one year in jail

A French court sentenced a Chinese captain to one year in jail for failing to stop a tanker suspected of transporting Russian oil.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

European takeover battle hots up with UniCredit's unfriendly attack' on Commerzbank

UniCredit pursues Commerzbank takeover with €34.7bn offer, building stake to nearly 30% despite German government opposition and state ownership.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany plans war on organised crime with more asset seizures

Germany implements stricter asset seizure laws and reverses burden of proof to combat organized crime, targeting drug trafficking, money laundering, and criminal networks.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

EU law advisor wants cybercrime protections fast-tracked

EU legal advisor urges banks to reimburse cybercrime victims immediately rather than delaying payments pending fraud investigations, regardless of gross negligence claims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

20m of assets allegedly bought with money embezzled from Ursula Andress seized in Italy

Italian authorities have seized €20 million in assets in Tuscany, including property, vineyards, and olive groves, allegedly bought with money embezzled from actress Ursula Andress.
France news
EU data protection
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How EU Crypto Tax Laws Are Set to Work in Practice

The EU's DAC8 directive expands tax transparency for cryptocurrency by requiring platforms to report user identity, tax residency, and transaction data to authorities starting January 1, 2026, with automatic information exchange among member states.
France news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Spanish Law Enforcement Arrests French Fugitive Linked to Violent Crypto Kidnapping

A fugitive wanted for kidnapping a cryptocurrency entrepreneur was arrested in Spain after a large-scale operation by the Civil Guard.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Why Germany struggles to fight financial crime DW 01/08/2026

Germany lacks sufficient prosecutors, judges, and trained personnel to effectively investigate financial and organized crime, costing states billions and enabling criminal advantage.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

French judge investigates ex-EU border chief for complicity in crimes

For the first time, one or more French investigating judges will examine the conditions of the possible criminal liability of Fabrice Leggeri in the carnage that has resulted in thousands of deaths in the Mediterranean, particularly children and women.
France news
#money-laundering
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Spanish police file sets out alleged links between aristocrat's Dublin fintech and drug cartel's money laundering operation

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Spanish police file sets out alleged links between aristocrat's Dublin fintech and drug cartel's money laundering operation

France news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

France is experiencing wave of crypto assault One involved an influencer's father doused with gasoline | Fortune

Five suspects arrested for kidnapping an influencer's father, dousing him in gasoline, and demanding cryptocurrency ransom near the French-Swiss border.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Irishman sanctioned over Russian links helps super-rich invest in art, cars and watches

Businessman who was penalised by the US Treasury now helps wealthy clients acquire 'rare assets' An Irishman in Dubai sanctioned by the US because of his business dealings with Russia has reinvented himself as a consultant helping the super-rich invest in "rare assets".
Business
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How EU Crypto Tax Laws Are Set to Work in Practice

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, updated reporting obligations require crypto platforms operating in the EU or serving EU users to provide detailed information on users and their transactions to tax authorities. This change aligns digital assets more closely with the transparency requirements long established in conventional finance.
EU data protection
#deutsche-bank
fromFortune
2 months ago
Germany news

German prosecutors' raid on Deutsche Bank hurts the lender's attempts to leave its long history of compliance failures in the past | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Germany news

German prosecutors' raid on Deutsche Bank hurts the lender's attempts to leave its long history of compliance failures in the past | Fortune

Law
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Fraud is Britain's biggest crime - we must make scammers pay

Fraud now accounts for over 40% of crime in England and Wales, causing billions in losses and requiring national political priority and industrial-scale prevention.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Brussels: Police search European Commission buildings

EU police and prosecutors raided European Commission premises over a 2024 sale of 23 buildings to Belgian sovereign fund SFPIM amid an evidence-gathering probe.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Europol busts Europe-wide drug ring in largest-ever' operation

Police seized over 9.3 tonnes of narcotics, dismantled 24 labs, and arrested more than 100 suspects across the EU in the largest-known synthetic drug operation.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Europe's payments problem: sovereignty starts at the till | Editorial

Europe needs a sovereign, state-backed payment infrastructure like India's UPI to avoid dependence on US-controlled card networks and vulnerability to sanctions.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany makes multiple arrests for illegal exports to Russia

Germany arrested five people for exporting at least €30 million of goods to Russia, including shipments to over 20 arms companies, violating EU sanctions.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

EU prosecutor: Third of VAT fraud cases linked to Slovakia

There is no way to sugarcoat this: Slovakia has become a major transit point for criminal money flows,
Miscellaneous
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Burglars ransack safe-deposit boxes in German bank heist

Burglars broke into 14 safe-deposit boxes at a Stuhr bank; perpetrators not identified and unknown liquid found, posing no reported health risk.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French police arrest five over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping

Five suspects were arrested after a magistrate and her mother were held about 30 hours and threatened for a cryptocurrency ransom in southeastern France.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

EU announces new push to overhaul visa system and deportations policy

EU seeks to curb irregular arrivals by boosting deportations, creating return hubs, and using migration diplomacy amid political pressure and human-rights criticism.
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