UK invests £9m to tackle drugs supply and consumption in prisons
The UK government will invest £9m (~€10.1m) in a pilot scheme to tackle drugs supply and consumption in one of the country’s prisons. The project...
Algorithm uses real-time data analysis to predict illegal activity
A team from the University of Surrey, UK, and Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, has developed an algorithm which can predict illegal activity using...
Frontex signs co-operation agreement with Macedonia
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard, has signed a co-operation agreement with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The co-operation agreement with Macedonia will...
UK to develop new vertical and horizontal spaceports
At the Farnborough International Airshow, the UK government has announced plans to develop new vertical and horizontal spaceports across the country. The government has created...
Europol tackles gangs laundering money through cryptocurrencies
Spanish police, in collaboration with Europol and Colombian authorities, have dismantled two criminal organisations involved in laundering money through cryptocurrencies. It is estimated that the...
Victory Swim 2018 to raise money for the Felix Fund
The Captain James Wadsworth Challenge Victory Swim 2018 will raise money for the Felix Fund, an explosive ordnance disposal charity. The Victory Swim is an...
What does the future hold for drones in security and defence?
As drones and UAVs continue to permeate ever more sectors of society, Government Europa speaks to Dr Stephen Prior, from the University of Southampton,...
European Parliament adopts European Travel Information and Authorisation System
The European Parliament has adopted the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, which aims to strengthen border security. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System...
Cross-border police operation takes down cultural goods traffickers
A cross-border police operation co-ordinated by Europol has resulted in the seizure of 25,000 archaeological goods, in a blow to cultural goods traffickers. Taking place...
EU defence equipment development programme approved by MEPs
The European Parliament has approved a proposal to launch an EU defence equipment development programme, which would allow the EU to spend money on...
