Crime
Latest news on crime from across Europe.
Sweden's Supreme Court clears former Swedbank CEO of 'swindling'
Sweden's top court has fully acquitted Birgitte Bonnesen, the former chief executive of Swedbank, overturning her previous conviction of "swindling" investors.
Elon Musk snubs Paris prosecutors' summons over X and Grok
Elon Musk on Monday failed to show up for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors, who had summoned the American tech billionaire over a probe into his social media platform X and AI chatbok Grok.
Swedish government pushes ahead with plan to jail 13-year-old criminals
Despite scathing criticism from top legal experts, Sweden's government is moving forward with its plan to jail 13-year-olds found guilty of serious crimes.
Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security
Citigroup has urged staff in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home, a company spokeswoman said on Thursday, as US banks step up security following a thwarted attack against another US financial institution over the weekend.
Five ways in which Sweden's government is eroding the rule of law
Sweden has been named once again as one of the EU countries undergoing "a decline in democratic standards" in the annual report of the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties), with the human rights group highlighting the government's abuse of the legislative process.
Over 12 tonnes of new KitKat chocolate range stolen in Europe
A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.
French judge investigates ex-EU border chief for complicity in crimes
A French judge will investigate claims brought by an NGO that the former head of the European Union border agency, Frontex, was complicit in crimes against humanity, a judicial source told AFP on Tuesday.
Where to find English-language help services for victims of domestic violence in France
As France continues to grapple with stubbornly high levels of domestic violence, there are services available to help victims who don't speak French very well.
Oslo police probe possible terror motive after US embassy blast
An explosion that rocked the US embassy in Oslo in the early hours of Sunday may have been an act of terror, local police said, while stressing that they were also investigating other possible causes.
No, the Pompidou Centre isn't being turned into migrant housing
The French cybercrime authorities are investigating after the website of a Paris mayoral election candidate was spoofed, and false claims published that he intended to turn the Pompidou Centre into 'housing for migrants'.
'Systemic failures' led to Louvre robbery, inquiry finds
"Systemic failures" led to the €88-million robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris last year, MPs leading an inquiry said on Thursday, raising pressure on embattled director Laurence des Cars.
French court to rule on July 7th in Marine Le Pen appeal trial
A Paris appeals court said on Wednesday it will rule on July 7th in a fraud case against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, in what is expected to be a pivotal moment for French politics.
X slams 'politicised' France after French prosecutors summon Musk
French prosecutors on Tuesday searched the Paris offices of Elon Musk's X as part of an investigation into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes and summoned Musk in what the social media giant slammed as "politicised" raids.
Two British activists detained in France over anti-migrant campaigning
Two British nationals suspected of being far-right activists who came to France to take part in a banned protest against migrants were arrested and taken into custody, local authorities told AFP on Monday.
Spanish star Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two ex-employees
Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias is the target of a criminal complaint, judicial sources said Tuesday, after two women ex-employees accused him of sexually abusing them.
5 minutes to understand the Le Pen case and what it means for France (and Europe)
This week Marine Le Pen heads back to court in France in a case that could have a seismic impact on both French and European politics - here's a look at the case itself, what happens next and what this all means.
Swede suspected of spying for Russia, prosecutor says
A man arrested in Sweden earlier this week accused of spying is suspected of passing information to Russia's intelligence service, the prosecutor in the case said on Friday.
France launches probe over video of man harassing Jewish boy
France has launched a probe after a video emerged of a man harassing and humiliating a young Jewish child at a Paris airport, demanding that he "free Palestine" and "dance," a judicial source said on Tuesday.
Europe rights court orders France to pay Basque terrorist over medical care
The European Court of Human Rights on Thursday ordered France to pay a former military chief of the ETA militant group €10,000 in compensation for failing to give adequate medical treatment.
EXPLAINED: Why Holocaust denial is illegal in France
This week two investigations have been launched into 'historical revisionism', both relating to comments made about World War II and the Holocaust. Here's what the law says about this in France.
Female suspect charged in Louvre heist
A 38-year-old woman arrested this week along with four other people over the unprecedented jewel heist at the Louvre on Saturday appeared before a magistrate who will decide whether to detain her.
Ten people to stand trial over online harassment of French first lady
Ten people go on trial in Paris on Monday for sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case sparked by unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady for years by some in France and beyond.
UK financial firm faces trial in France over fraud scheme
A British financial services provider is to be tried in France for alleged complicity in a scam that saw individuals lose millions, a source following the case said on Wednesday.