7 d. ago Zelenskyy claims reconnaissance drones entered Ukrainian airspace from Hungary –Europe live

Hungary have since accused Ukraine of pursuing ‘anti-Hungarian policies’ following the move Polish prime minister Donald Tusk warned that “Russia has ill intentions towards the whole world” as he spoke about the need for European allies to remain united and vigilant in the face of Moscow’s increasingly aggressive stance.“European allies have never been so united... we need to be vigilant. Russia has ill intentions towards the whole world, and those who border with it are the first to feel it,” Tusk told reporters when asked about recent drone incidents, Reuters reported. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Russia has bad intentions towards the whole world, Polish PM says, as EU countries and Ukraine discuss ‘drone wall’ – Europe live

Numerous European countries to discuss plans to counter growing threat of incursions later todayPolish prime minister Donald Tusk warned that “Russia has ill intentions towards the whole world” as he spoke about the need for European allies to remain united and vigilant in the face of Moscow’s increasingly aggressive stance.“European allies have never been so united... we need to be vigilant. Russia has ill intentions towards the whole world, and those who border with it are the first to feel it,” Tusk told reporters when asked about recent drone incidents, Reuters reported. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago European countries to hold talks on ‘drone wall’ later today to counter growing threat – Europe live

Numerous EU countries and Ukraine to discuss plans to counter growing threat of incursions from Russia and other actors Numerous European countries are holding talks this afternoon on the bloc’s plans for “a drone wall” to counter growing threat of incursions from Russia or other actors.The issue is seen as increasingly urgent after recent Russian drone incursions into Lithuania, Poland and Romania, and recent run of so far unattributed drone sightings over Denmark. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Airspace over Danish city of Aalborg closed again last night after reports of drone sightings – Europe live

Unconfirmed sightings led to officials in Denmark to briefly close airspace again as PM warns ‘more to come’Airspace over the Danish city of Aalborg was briefly closed again last night after unconfirmed reports of drone sightings. While no drones were eventually found, it shows how Denmark is on the edge after repeated incidents this week.Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen conceded earlier that “there may be more to come,” as she laid bare the challenge these hybrid attacks pose for the country in a rare TV address. I consider it a new reality that Denmark and Europe are under more violent and frequent hybrid attacks. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Talks on European ‘drone wall’ after Danish airport incursions

European ministers to hold talks on Friday on how to defend infrastructure after airports affected, including the closure of CopenhagenEuropean ministers are to meet for urgent talks on building a “drone wall” to defend against incoming incursions from the skies after Denmark said it had been the victim of a “hybrid attack” on four airports in the second such incident in days.Ministers from 10 European countries, including Ukraine, will hold talks on Friday to discuss plans for what the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has described as “the bedrock of credible defence”. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago European ministers to meet for urgent ‘drone wall’ talks to protect skies

Meeting comes after Denmark says ‘professional actor’ behind ‘hybrid attacks’ that closed it airports in recent daysEurope live – latest news updatesEuropean ministers are to meet for urgent talks on building a “drone wall” to defend against incoming incursions from the skies after Denmark said it had been the victim of a “hybrid attack” on four airports in the second such incident in days.Ministers from 10 European countries, including Ukraine, will hold talks on Friday to discuss plans for what European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has described as “the bedrock of credible defence”. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison in Libya campaign

Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy for receiving millions of euros from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi Here is a bit more on that from Reuters:Sarkozy, who has always denied the charges, was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi in 2005, when he was France’s interior minister, to obtain campaign financing in exchange for supporting the then-isolated Libyan government on the international stage. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Former French president found guilty but acquitted of some charges in criminal case linked to Gaddafi regime – Europe live

Sarkozy innocent of passive corruption and illegal campaign financing but guilty of criminal conspiracy in case tied to favours for late Libyan dicatorHere is a bit more on that from Reuters:Sarkozy, who has always denied the charges, was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi in 2005, when he was France’s interior minister, to obtain campaign financing in exchange for supporting the then-isolated Libyan government on the international stage. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Airport drone attacks in Denmark are work of ‘professional actor’, says justice minister

Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen refused to rule out Russian involvement following a similar incident at Copenhagen Airport two days ago

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8 d. ago Danish authorities say ‘professional actor’ responsible for airport drone attacks – Europe live

Defence minister warns that hybrid incidents are ‘here to stay’ and Denmark will acquire ‘enhanced capabilities’ after second drone incident in Danish airspace this weekDenmark faces “systemic” drone incidents brought by a “professional” actor seeking to disrupt airports and military installations, defence minister Troels Lund Poulsen said.Authorities have no evidence to confirm who is behind the incidents as they continue investigating the drone sightings.But Poulsen noted that “there are countries or actors who may have an interest in undermining our support for Ukraine” as he insisted “it is crucial we do not allow ourselves to be intimidated by Russia.”The drones appear to be potentially getting released in close vicinity to targets, posing additional questions about how they are operated and safety of critical infrastructure.The incidents appear to seek to “test boundaries, and create fear,” justice minister Peter Hummelgaard said, as he warned that “the threat of hybrid attack...

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8 d. ago Denmark airport closes due to drones, two days after incursions in Copenhagen and Oslo

Police say the drones over Aalborg airport followed a similar pattern to the ones that had halted flights at Copenhagen airport a few days earlierDenmark’s Aalborg airport was closed due to drones in its airspace, local police said early on Thursday, two days after the country’s main Copenhagen airport was shut over drone sightings that rattled European aviation.Danish national police said the drones followed a similar pattern to the ones that had halted flights at Copenhagen airport for four hours a few days earlier. The country’s armed forces were also affected, as Aalborg airport is used as a military base, they added. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Danish PM ‘cannot rule out’ Russian involvement in drone sightings that closed Copenhagen and Oslo airports – Europe live

Copenhagen airport closed for four hours after large drones seen in vicinity, while Oslo airport closed for three hours following two sightingsJust a reminder that Nato is meeting this morning to discuss the Russian incursion into Estonian airspace last Friday.We should hear from the alliance’s secretary general Mark Rutte around 11:45 BST (12:45 CEST).“I cannot rule out that it is Russia. We have seen drones over Poland that should not have been there. We have seen activity in Romania. We have seen violations of Estonian airspace. We have seen hacker attacks on European airports over the weekend.Now there have been drones in Denmark, and it appears that there have been drones in Oslo and Norway as well. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Danish PM links drone sightings that closed Copenhagen and Oslo airports with recent European airspace violations – Europe live

Copenhagen airport closed for four hours after large drones seen in vicinity, while Oslo airport closed for three hours following two sightingsThere has been no update on what happened to the drones that disrupted the operations at Copenhagen airport last night.Danish media earlier questioned whether they came from the land or from the sea, but authorities declined to offer more detail at this stage of the investigation. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Drone sightings close Copenhagen and Oslo airports as police blame 'capable operator'

Copenhagen and Oslo airports were shut for hours after drones were observed in their airspace

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1 week ago Hundreds of Heathrow flights delayed after cyber attack hits European airports: Live updates

Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines whether flights are still going ahead at Heathrow

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1 week ago Heathrow warns of delays after cyber attack cancels flights at European airports: live updates

Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines whether flights are still going ahead

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1 week ago Live updates as major UK and European airports warn of delays caused by cyber attack

Heathrow is one of a number of airports reporting problems with check-in and boarding systems following a cyber attack

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1 week ago Flights cancelled after cyber attack hits European airports as Heathrow warns of delays: Live updates

Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines whether flights are still going ahead

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