Germany security

Russia Threat Forces Germany to Give Intelligence Agencies New Powers

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An image showing Russia's threat escalates as Germany is highlighted on a digital map amid cyberattacks and intelligence concerns.

Russia Threat Forces Germany to Give Intelligence Agencies New Powers Germany’s cabinet has approved a major reform to strengthen the country’s intelligence agencies amid growing concerns about Russia and other hostile states. The plan focuses on the BND, Germany’s foreign intelligence service, and the BfV, its domestic intelligence agency. German intelligence agencies have traditionally focused … Read more

“Islamist Terror Attack” on Berlin Pride Shook Germany

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Image Showing Abdul Ballout shown alongside Berlin's Brandenburg Gate in a news graphic about the terror attack.

“Islamist Terror Attack” on Berlin Pride Shook Germany Germany is mourning after a deadly attack struck the Christopher Street Day (Berlin Pride) celebrations on Saturday night near the Brandenburg Gate and inside Tiergarten Park. According to police, a white minivan drove into pedestrians before crashing into a tree. The attacker then allegedly left the vehicle … Read more