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Egisto Otto, a former Austrian counter-intelligence officer and one of Austria's most notorious post-WWII spies, has been sentenced to four years and one month in prison in a first-instance ruling.
A former officer of Turkey's MIT intelligence agency, Önder Sıyırçıkoğlu, faces life imprisonment on charges of treason, accused of collaborating with the intelligence services of Assad and Putin.
Lithuania has confirmed that intelligence officers were among the victims of a significant data breach involving a major registry, leading to the exposure of Lithuanian data.
The Pentagon has declassified and released new documents and videos related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs). These releases include audio from Apollo 12 astronauts and footage of an F-16 reportedly downing a UFO in 2023.
A former Austrian intelligence officer has been convicted and sentenced to a jail term for spying on behalf of Russia. The case, described as one of Austria's largest espionage scandals in recent years, involved the agent passing sensitive information to Russian intelligence.
The evidence proceedings have concluded in the trial of Egisto Ott, a former Austrian intelligence officer accused of espionage and abuse of office.
A Nigerian woman has been arrested in India after being found in possession of 3.6 kilograms of heroin. This incident is part of broader news from Nigeria, including reports of gunmen attacking a community in Plateau state.
A Russian intelligence officer operating under diplomatic cover was quietly expelled from Hungary after the elections, with sources indicating the Constitutional Protection Office had sought his expulsion earlier.
The director of Moldova's Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), Alexandru Musteața, stated that two young, dedicated, and patriotic officers were on a secret mission in Russia, but he could not confirm or provide details about it or their health.
The Ukrainian Navy successfully conducted a 'risky and complex' operation to evacuate a Ukrainian intelligence officer from the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
An intelligence officer and several supporters of the Zanu PF party have appeared in court in Zimbabwe, facing charges related to a kidnapping incident.
Syrian authorities have arrested a former intelligence officer who is reportedly tied to a leaked video depicting a massacre.
A key figure in the technical operations of the Czech Office for Foreign Relations and Information is set to leave the service this year. The government of Andrej Babiš approved his promotion to general rank discreetly upon his departure.
South Korean actor Hyun Bin has been named an honorary counterintelligence officer by the National Intelligence Service to boost public awareness of the country's expanded counterespionage framework.
A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, resulted in five fatalities and 19 injuries, including a 14-year-old girl. Ukrainian authorities have condemned the incident as another war crime.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russia to agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure, citing the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Middle East conflict and signals from partner countries.
Enablence has announced the appointment of Dr. James Gyarmathy as its new Chief Intelligence Officer, a key leadership addition for the company.
Ukrainian security services (SBU) have identified a Hungarian intelligence officer who allegedly led a network of informants in Ukraine since 2021, gathering information on Ukrainian troops and public sentiment.
The Hungarian government has announced a ban on three Ukrainians, identified as a retired intelligence officer, a former presidential advisor, and an extremist military officer, from entering Hungary and the Schengen zone due to alleged threats against Prime Minister Orbán.
A former intelligence officer outlines the Romanian Intelligence Service's (SRI) potential actions, including counter-espionage and cyber defense, should Romania become a target of Tehran, despite the current Iranian message being 'very well crafted and very little aggressive'.
Police intelligence officers are mapping out strategies to combat campaign violence, money laundering, terrorism, and other criminal activities.
Iran has permitted two Indian-flagged LPG carriers and other Indian vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz, following diplomatic discussions and confirming a rare exception to the blockade.
Miri Eisin, a former Israeli intelligence officer and experienced security expert, discusses Israel's strategy in the Iran War. She defends and critiques the approach, speaking about the new Israeli military doctrine and the limitations of air power.
An intelligence officer has claimed that Gerry Adams was a member of the IRA army council, as victims of IRA bombings seek to hold him personally liable for past attacks.
A police intelligence officer was shot dead by an unidentified male perpetrator at a basketball court in Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines.
The Prosecutor General's Office has terminated a pre-trial investigation based on a complaint from former State Security Department intelligence officer Tomas Gailius, finding no abuse of power.
For the first time, the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) has launched an open application process to recruit intelligence officers, seeking individuals interested in 'influential work in the shadows'.
The trial of former Austrian intelligence officer Egisto Ott is proceeding with new witness interrogations.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, and American and British intelligence officers were aware months before that Vladimir Putin was preparing an attack. A special text by The Guardian, on the occasion of
France's DGSE was forced to recall two intelligence officers from Tbilisi after Georgian authorities uncovered the agency's recruitment of a former associate of a Georgian doctor, leading to a spy controversy.
Lithuanian parliamentarians are questioning officials, including Grikšas and Kaunas, regarding the data breach at Registrų Centras, which may involve stolen data of military or intelligence officers, with an assessment currently underway.
The death of two intelligence officers in Chihuahua, Mexico, in a still-unexplained CIA crash continues to impact Mexico-US relations, raising questions and setting events in motion.
Austria is grappling with the fallout from its largest espionage scandal in decades, as the conviction of former counter-intelligence officer Egisto Ott for nearly four years raises questions about systemic failures within the country's security apparatus.
An former Austrian intelligence officer has been found guilty of Russia spying charges, reigniting concerns about Austria as a hub for Russian espionage.
Investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi reports that the Tisza government is set to receive an updated list of Russian intelligence officers operating under diplomatic cover, following a previous list reportedly rejected by the Orbán government in 2022.
Newly disclosed evidence suggests military police in Ottawa took over six hours to conduct a wellness check on an intelligence officer after his wife reported concerns for his safety, leading to allegations of mishandling.
Former intelligence officer Egisto Ott made extensive statements in an investigative podcast, claiming a conspiracy against him, ahead of his verdict in an espionage case.
Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from a Belarusian prison, reportedly as part of a prisoner exchange that also involved a Moldovan intelligence officer. His family expressed relief, noting his health and desire to return to normalcy after years of detention.
The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) received 2,850 paper applications for intelligence officer positions, indicating strong public interest in 'influential work in the shadows'.
Lt. Col. Marcin Faliński, a former intelligence officer, stated that the TV series "Wojna zastępcza" (Proxy War) ridicules Polish special services and is detrimental to state security, calling for its removal.
Intelligence officers have intercepted conversations revealing Russian Armed Forces servicemen complaining about a severe lack of food and water at their positions, indicating significant logistical difficulties in delivering supplies to troops in Ukraine.
The UK Prime Minister plans to remove the power of security chiefs to block intelligence officers from testifying in future public inquiries, a move linked to the Hillsborough Law.
Az odesszai támadásban egy gyerek is meghalt.
One of Austria's largest espionage trials in decades has commenced, with former intelligence officer Egisto Ott accused of being a spy for Jan Marsalek.
Twenty-two individuals, including former intelligence officers and entrepreneurs, are facing trial in France on charges of murder and other serious crimes linked to a Masonic lodge accused of ordering assassinations.
Special forces of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence captured two additional Russian soldiers during stabilization operations conducted in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Ukrainian authorities have named a Hungarian intelligence officer as the alleged leader of a spy network uncovered last year in Transcarpathia, stating he previously conducted intelligence activities in Georgia under diplomatic cover.
The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) is openly recruiting intelligence officers through postal mail, explaining its reasons for this unusual recruitment method and the nature of the role.
Military counterintelligence officers and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, have exposed an agent of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
Ante Letica, a former Croatian intelligence officer, described Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's statements, which accuse Croatia of involvement in student protests, as highly dangerous.
Israel says killed two top Iran intelligence officers in Tehran The Straits Times
Three men injured in IRA bombings are bringing legal action against Gerry Adams.
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
The Russian Embassy in Budapest has denied allegations of Kremlin special units interfering in Hungarian elections, referencing Péter Magyar. This comes after claims that three Russian intelligence officers arrived in Budapest in late January, with information shared by the United States.
Alexandru Bălan, former deputy head of Moldova's Intelligence and Security Service, is accused of attempting to deliver Romanian state secrets to Belarusian KGB agents and tried to avoid arrest.
Finland's intelligence agency, Supo, is actively recruiting intelligence officers with proficiency in Chinese and Russian languages, seeking creative individuals with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations.
B Sumathi, an intelligence officer, has been identified as the key figure behind the surrender of Maoist commander Devuji.
Former intelligence officer Scott Ritter believes the United States will inevitably launch a military attack on Iran, suggesting that current 'negotiations' are merely a tactic to gain time for operational preparations.
CrowdStrike has announced the appointment of a former Nvidia executive to the role of its new Artificial Intelligence Officer.
Two former Syrian intelligence officers, who had been living in Austria, are now facing war crime charges in the country. The charges relate to their alleged involvement in torture and other atrocities committed during the Syrian civil war.
Levan Akhobadze, the former deputy chief of Georgia's State Security Service (SSG), has been accused of demanding a $188,000 bribe in 2024 and subsequently detained on bribery charges.
A former Austrian intelligence officer has been found guilty of passing state secrets to a fugitive former executive of the fraudulent payments company Wirecard, prompting tighter espionage rules in Vienna.
Counterintelligence officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained an agent of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Dnipropetrovsk region, accused of directing attacks on Nikopol.
The FBI has offered a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former US Air Force counterintelligence officer. Witt is accused of defecting to Iran and providing classified information to the Iranian government.
A report on the Hungarian government's EU spy case indicates that no individual involvement beyond that of intelligence officers could be established.
Ghana's Inspector-General of Police has deployed intelligence officers and an anti-armed robbery unit to the Bono East and Northern Regions following a series of deadly robbery attacks.
Moldova has exchanged Russian spy Alexandru Bălan for two Moldovan intelligence officers, a move facilitated with support from Romania.
Thousands of individuals have applied to become intelligence officers for the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO). The agency clarifies that the work is far from resembling James Bond films, primarily involving report writing and desk work.
Syrian authorities have arrested the main suspect, an Assad-era officer, in connection with the notorious 2013 Tadamon massacre. This atrocity, which occurred during the Syrian civil war, resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians.
An intelligence officer in Bahrain has been charged with assault leading to the death of a detainee. The man had been accused of espionage during a domestic crackdown linked to the war in Iran.
The UK Prime Minister is set to remove the power of security chiefs to block intelligence officers from providing evidence to future public inquiries, a move related to the Hillsborough Law.
Brigadier General Nicholas Ashinze is reportedly facing "mischief" regarding investigations, highlighting the challenges military intelligence officers face between professional duty and political pressures.
At least 18 people died when a migrant boat sank off the coast of Turkey, with Turkish authorities confirming 21 survivors were rescued by the coast guard. Search and rescue operations are continuing for any additional victims.
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) announced it has identified Zoltán Andre, a Hungarian military intelligence officer, who allegedly led a spy network in western Ukraine after years of operating in Georgia under diplomatic cover.
The exposure of Hungarian military intelligence officer André Zoltán, who allegedly coordinated an agent network in Transcarpathia, could have major implications for Ukraine, especially concerning Russian influence.
A retired intelligence officer, a former presidential adviser, and an extremist military officer have been banned by the Hungarian government from entering, as the relationship between Hungary and…
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Retired brigadier Ian Liles says ‘simply no way’ 1996 bombings happened without oversight and approval of former Sinn Féin leader
Three additional members of Iran's women's soccer team, who were granted humanitarian visas in Australia, have decided against staying and will return home, bringing the total to four of seven players who initially sought asylum.
A Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) officer received salaries, including food allowances, from both SRI and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for nearly three years, with neither institution detecting the irregularity, according to a Bucharest Tribunal ruling.
Gerry Adams was the “de facto leader” of the IRA, a police intelligence officer has told the High Court.
Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese intelligence officer, became known as one of the last Japanese soldiers to refuse surrender after World War II, living armed in the jungle for 29 years before finally giving up.
A skeptical Norwegian scientist reportedly tested the weapon believed to cause Havana Syndrome on himself, seeking to understand the mysterious ailments affecting US intelligence officers and diplomats.
Counterintelligence officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a Russian agent in Kropyvnytskyi who, on orders from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), was registering Starlink satellite terminals under other people's identities.
Tal Dilian, a former IDF intelligence officer, and his partner, Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou, have been sentenced to prison in Greece for illegal surveillance using spyware, targeting government officials and journalists.
Two housekeeping employees working at a Central Government GST office were arrested in Bengaluru for posing as 'Intelligence Officers' and running an extortion racket targeting city traders.
Korean game developer Krafton has appointed Lee Kang-wook as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) to lead the company's technology strategy and oversee AI research and development.