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Latest news and information about policing and police issues across Europe.
French police draw guns on protesting farmer
A farming union has lodged an official complaint after police drew their guns on a farmer taking part in a tractor protest in south-west France.
Ex-US embassy guard in Norway convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
A Norwegian court has sentenced a former US embassy security guard to three years and seven months in prison for spying for Russia and Iran.
French security services warn of 'acts of sabotage' in September
A briefing note from France's intelligence and policing services has warned that the September 'Bloquons Tout' movement could be accompanied by acts of sabotage across the country, in addition to mass blockades and stay-home actions.
Berlin introduces knife ban on public transport
Berlin has introduced a weapons ban - including knives and batons - for all passengers of the city's trains, buses and trams. Here’s what you need to know.
France detains two for parachuting off Eiffel Tower
French law enforcement arrested two men for parachuting off the Eiffel Tower on Thursday, a police source said.
Sweden set to ban AR-15 semi-automatic rifles for hunting
The Swedish government and the Sweden Democrats have reportedly agreed to ban AR-15 semi-automatic rifles for hunting, with current licensed owners told to either reapply for a sport shooting license or trade in their weapons.
'Very interesting': Sweden eyes Poland's idea to create Baltic Sea policing mission
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to create a Baltic Sea policing mission to protect infrastructure after two Baltic Sea telecoms cables were cut last week.
Why Swedish police officers are no longer allowed into Norway
An agreement on cross-border policing between Norway and Sweden could break down as Swedish officers can no longer patrol in Norway.
Swedish police seize over 10 million kronor in luxury goods in one week
One week after being given the power to seize luxury items from people not suspected of a crime, Swedish police said on Friday they had already confiscated items worth over 10 million kronor.
What we know about fatal hotel collapse in western Germany
Rescue workers have pulled people, including a young child, from the rubble after a hotel partially collapsed in a town in the west of Germany.
Swedish police investigate fourth death of Northvolt worker
A fourth person working at Swedish battery maker Northvolt's factory in Skellefteå has died, according to police. But Northvolt denied that the death had anything to do with the workplace.
Three ways Sweden could make it easier to stop Quran burnings
A new report recommends amending Sweden's Public Order Act to allow the police to prevent Quran burnings in the interest of national security.
Northvolt mystery deaths: Swedish police investigate why three men died
Police are investigating after three apparently healthy men were mysteriously found dead after working at Swedish battery maker Northvolt’s factory in Skellefteå.
French authorities raid Goodyear tyre sites in 'involuntary homicide' probe
Investigators were on Tuesday searching three European sites belonging to American tyre giant Goodyear, French prosecutors said, as part of an "involuntary homicides" probe of crashes caused by burst truck tyres.
Swedish police leaks scandal: How gang criminals got hold of sensitive information
A new report in Dagens Nyheter has revealed over 514 suspected leaks of sensitive information from at least 30 members of the police force to criminals since 2018. Here's what we know so far.
FACT CHECK: Are foreign language protests really forbidden in Germany?
After a group of Irish protestors were told by Berlin police to stop singing songs in Gaelic while they held a pro-Palestine event, The Local looks at whether foreign language protests are really outlawed in Germany's capital.
French police seek more remains after missing boy's skull found
French police on Tuesday conducted new searches for the remains of a boy whose skull was found at the weekend nine months after he went missing in a remote Alpine village, in a mystery that remains unresolved.
Protesters apply to demonstrate for and against Israel at Eurovision in Malmö
Tension is mounting in Malmö after the European Broadcasting Union approved Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Sweden warns of growing threat from Russia, as well as China and Iran
Sweden's security service, Säpo, said Russia posed a threat to its territorial security amid heightened interest in the Arctic as the Scandinavian country prepares to join Nato.
European court investigates France over protester losing eye
Europe's top rights court is investigating France for alleged "torture" and "inhumane and degrading treatment" over a French union activist's loss of an eye at a protest, his lawyers and the court said on Monday.
Appeal launched to identify 'Frenchman' found dead in England
'The key to this mystery lies in France' - according to the international organisation which has launched an appeal to finally identify a man found dead in England six years ago.
Swedish police to ban ALL bags at major concerts and sporting events
Sweden will ban bags at all major events due to the heightened risk of terror attacks.
Police open fire at Paris train station after woman 'made threats'
French police on Tuesday shot and seriously wounded an unarmed woman who was making threats at a train station in Paris during morning rush hour.