Costa Rica Emerges as Key Player in Narco Network for Drug Trafficking to Europe
san jose October 11, 2024 15:30Costa Rica's increased control over its main seaport has disrupted the flow of cocaine to Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Costa Rica's increased control over its main seaport has disrupted the flow of cocaine to Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Former high-ranking German intelligence officer brings attention to Russia's hybrid warfare against Germany, involving sabotage, espionage, and propaganda.
Two Iraqis of Kurdish origin and two Greeks were charged in the case involving the transport of half a million XTC pills from the Netherlands to Greece.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports a significant decline in the number of wild animals since 1970, with populations of mammals, fish, and reptiles decreasing by nearly three-quarters globally. What are the causes of this decline, what does it mean for humanity, and what can be done about it? Five questions.
An Israeli defense company in Gothenburg was shot at on Thursday morning, marking another violent attack on an Israeli target in Scandinavia in just a few weeks. The Iranian regime is suspected to be behind these attacks, utilizing Swedish gangs to carry out the violence.
Iran is constructing a large underground factory in secret, capable of producing ballistic missiles in large quantities, including hypersonic missiles reaching speeds of 18,500 kilometers per hour.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a plea for tougher EU measures against illegal migration, prompting a strong response from EU official Ursula von der Leyen.
EU parliamentarians are gearing up for a confrontational session with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is set to deliver a speech amidst mounting criticism and accusations of corruption.
US President Joe Biden has canceled a visit to Germany due to hurricane Milton heading towards the United States, the White House announced. Biden was also scheduled to visit Angola.
Former US President Donald Trump secretly sent a batch of Covid tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin when tests were scarce during the height of the pandemic.
Russian President Putin has stopped visiting his beloved summer residence in the coastal town of Sochi since March due to concerns over his safety, leaving the lavish Bocharov Ruchey estate deserted.
Ukrainian prisoners of war are reportedly facing horrific abuse, torture, and even executions in Russian camps, according to recent revelations.
A former Leonardo DiCaprio impersonator from Russia, Burtsev, has been enlisted in the Russian army and stands to earn a significant sum. Find out more about his journey from impersonator to soldier.
As conflict escalates between Israel and Hezbollah, over a million people in Lebanon are fleeing, leading to concerns about a new refugee influx in Europe.
Ukraine is leveraging drones to defend itself against Russian invasion, with the Netherlands investing 400 million euros in the Drone Action Plan. The partnership aims to develop and produce drones for both countries.
Norwegian police say the deceased beluga Hvaldimir, also known as the 'Russian spy whale', likely died from a bacterial infection, ruling out death by human hands after animal rights organizations claimed it had been shot.
Russian troops have captured Voehledar, a town in the Donetsk province, significantly impacting Ukraine's defense strategy and complicating the situation in the region.
The US government is facing challenges as the Middle East slides towards a broader war, with Iran's recent direct attack on Israel leading to increased tensions. Despite efforts to maintain peace, the American approach seems to have failed.
Dutch airline KLM is adjusting its flight paths to Asia due to the recent Iran's attack on Israel, avoiding airspace over Iraq and Jordan.
German police have arrested a Chinese spy in Leipzig. The spy, Yaqi X., was found to be passing sensitive documents containing confidential aviation data to another spy from the People's Republic. The arrest was announced today by the Attorney General.
Venezuelan opposition leader and human rights activist María Corina Machado has been honored with the Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize for her outstanding efforts in defending human rights.
Russian military bloggers are expressing anger towards the Kremlin for deploying highly skilled troops to attack Ukrainian positions. The situation has led to shortages in manpower and controversial tactics at the front.
Switzerland and Italy have redrawn a new border along the top of the Matterhorn, one of the highest mountains in Europe spanning both countries.
Elon Musk has offered Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a deal to provide internet for the whole of Italy with his Starlink satellites for 10 euros a month.
A young woolly rhinoceros, over 32,000 years old, discovered in Siberia in remarkably well-preserved condition, providing valuable insights for scientific research.
Stay updated on the latest developments in the Ukraine war.
Stay tuned to the latest updates on the Ukraine war.
The recent state elections in Germany have raised questions about the rising popularity of radical right-wing parties among the youth in East Germany.
European Union's multi-billion spending in Africa to combat migration issues has been found to be largely ineffective, according to a critical report by the European Court of Auditors.
The lower house of the Russian parliament has approved a bill to ban Russian children from being adopted by parents in countries where gender-affirming care is provided.