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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Civilians are asked to be vigilant during the NATO exercise

The Norwegian Police Security Service and the military urge civilians to report any suspicious activity during NATO's Cold Response exercise due to heightened interest from Russian intelligence agencies.

Mar 3 โ€ข 22:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Opportunity for Finns: Supo is looking for Russian and Chinese speakers without prior experience in espionage

The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) is actively seeking Finnish citizens with language skills in Russian or Chinese to take on roles in human intelligence gathering.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Supo Wants Ordinary People to Become Spies

Finland's Security Intelligence Service is seeking ordinary citizens as intelligence agents in an unprecedented recruitment campaign focused on language skills.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Ordinary Finns Soon to Send USB Sticks to Supo โ€“ Donโ€™t Tell Anyone, If You Find Out

The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) is seeking language-skilled Finnish individuals for roles as personal intelligence agents, particularly those proficient in Russian or Chinese.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Supo recruits linguistically skilled ordinary people as spies

The Finnish Security Intelligence Service is seeking linguistically skilled individuals, primarily fluent in Russian or Chinese, for recruitment as intelligence officers.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Information about the detention of a Georgian suspect for espionage in Souda

Greek authorities have detained a Georgian national on suspicion of espionage in Souda, following a surveillance operation by the country's intelligence service.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Alarm for the Greek Police and EYP due to Iran - Ongoing meetings, increased patrols

The escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly due to the war in Iran, have prompted Greek authorities to activate a state of high alert, involving the Greek Police and the National Intelligence Service in comprehensive security measures.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Finn Borch Andersen stops as head of PET

Finn Borch Andersen will step down as the head of the Danish Police Intelligence Service (PET) this summer after 11 years in the position.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

India still one of the main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage in Canada, CSIS says

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service states that India continues to be a leading source of foreign interference and espionage in Canada, contradicting a recent official claim that Indian agents are no longer involved.

Mar 2 โ€ข 01:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is it Safe to Travel Now? Here's What Supo Says About the Terror Threat in Europe

The Finnish Security Intelligence Service is assessing the potential impact of the Iranian leader's death on radical movements in Europe, maintaining the current threat level at elevated.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Burger King monitors whether these words are heard at the register - 'Absolutely dystopian'

Burger King has implemented an AI bot to monitor employee friendliness at U.S. fast-food locations by tracking specific words used in customer interactions.

Feb 28 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul Medical Center Declares Vision to Become a Leading AI Public Medical Institution

Seoul Medical Center announced its commitment to integrating artificial intelligence across all service areas to enhance patient care and safety in public healthcare.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Defense Intelligence Service is Secretly Advertising a Job

The Defense Intelligence Service of Denmark is seeking new leading officers, highlighting the importance of personal qualities in applicants for the position.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The German court 'saves' Afd: 'For now, they are not extremists'

The German court has ruled that the far-right AfD party is not classified as an extremist organization at this time, preventing surveillance by the internal intelligence service.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Must not designate AfD as an extremist organization for now

Germany's Federal Intelligence Service cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist organization until a court ruling is finalized regarding a lawsuit filed by the party.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Morning: News of the Day - Overview for the Busy

The AfD has won a court ruling preventing Germany's domestic intelligence service from classifying the party as definitely right-wing extremist for now.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

AfD obtains injunction in Germany preventing it from being classified as a far-right party

A German administrative court has prohibited the intelligence service from classifying the AfD as a far-right party, pending the outcome of an ongoing legal process regarding the issue.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Court prohibits intelligence service from classifying AfD party as an extreme group in Germany

A German court has temporarily ruled that the domestic intelligence agency cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extreme group until a final decision is made regarding the party's appeal.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Become a BIS reporting officer for a week, the secret service advertises. It's not a joke

The Czech Intelligence Service is offering a unique opportunity for individuals to experience reporting duties for a week, amidst technical challenges on their webpage.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

PET Moves Police Exercise Away from School Area

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has relocated a planned police exercise away from a school area in response to public concerns about noise and safety.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

"Tilde" will provide translations in 34 European languages with artificial intelligence

The Latvian company Tilde has launched an AI translation service that supports 34 European languages, promising accurate terminology and natural language flow for users.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Don't use Wilma this way

Developers of the Wilma service warn against using AI agents to access their electronic communication system designed for school-parent interaction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ruslan Shoszyn: From Intelligence Power to Propaganda Tool? Putin Changed the SVR into an Instrument of Disinformation

The article discusses the transformation of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) under Putin's regime, from a respected intelligence agency into a tool for state propaganda and disinformation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Four Cesid spies who were never prosecuted participated in the 23-F, and Cortina met earlier with the US ambassador

The article reveals that four members of the Spanish intelligence service (Cesid) who were not prosecuted were involved in the failed coup attempt of February 23, 1981, with correspondence indicating their ties to the event.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Former intelligence chief arrested

A former chief of the intelligence service in Iceland has been arrested.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Ukraine succeeds in thwarting Russian intelligence service's attempt to assassinate socially active Ukrainians

Ukrainian authorities have successfully prevented a planned assassination by Russian intelligence targeting at least five prominent Ukrainians, including journalist Dmitrijs Gordons.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: A Thousand Kenyans 'Recruited' for Russia's War - New Report

Kenya's intelligence service reveals that 1,000 Kenyans were lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with allegations of collusion by Russian officials.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Financial Intelligence Service: Latvia's Ability to Combat Financial Crime Confirmed in Moneyval Report

Latvia has demonstrated significant progress in combating financial crimes, as highlighted in a recent Moneyval report.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Former supo chief reveals: There is also another Tiitinen list

A former head of the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (supo), Saana Nilsson, discloses in her book the discovery of a document mistakenly thought to be the infamous Tiitinen list, which rather turned out to be a list of the best lunch spots in Helsinki.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Former Supo Director Fell in Love with Her Boss โ€“ Resulting in a Tough Decision

Saana Nilsson, the former chief of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo), reveals her romantic involvement with her supervisor in her new memoir.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al-Jawahiri in Service of the Prime Minister: An Announcement Ignites Cultural Controversy in Iraq

An AI-generated advertisement depicting the renowned poet Muhammad Mahdi Al-Jawahiri serving tea to Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani has sparked widespread outrage in Iraq.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Former Supo Director: Shouting and Pressure from Minister's Staff

Saana Nilsson, former head of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo), details instances of pressure from a ministerโ€™s staff in her new memoir.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Former Supo Chief Fell in Love with Her Boss โ€“ The Relationship Led to a Tough Decision

Saana Nilsson, the former chief of Finland's Security Intelligence Service, disclosed her romantic relationship with her superior, which resulted in his resignation from the agency.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Former Supo Chief of Staff Opens Up โ€“ Experienced Harassment

Saana Nilsson, the former Chief of Staff at the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo), reveals in her memoir that she experienced harassment during her tenure.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

North Korea setting stage for Kim Jong-unโ€™s daughter to succeed him, says Seoulโ€™s spy agency

South Korea's National Intelligence Service indicates that Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, is being prepared to become his successor.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Military Security and Intelligence Service: Russia will continue to pose a threat to Sweden even after Putin

Sweden's Military Security and Intelligence Service warns that Russia will continue its confrontational stance towards the West and Sweden, regardless of Vladimir Putin's fate.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Meelis Oidsalu: The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's reassuring tone does not match Russia's military preparations

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's recent security report suggests that Russia is able to enhance its military capabilities while remaining engaged in the conflict in Ukraine, contradicting the narrative that President Putin is exhausting his resources in Ukraine.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

"Your talent at the service of Italy": Italian spies are looking for personnel to hire

Italy's intelligence agency has launched a recruitment campaign seeking professionals with advanced skills in various fields to enhance national security.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Digital Monitoring Is Growing in South Africa's Public Service - Regulation Needs to Catch Up

South Africa's government is increasingly utilizing digital tools to enhance public program evaluation and performance monitoring as part of its public-sector reforms.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Ukrainian Secret Service Dismantled Half of Russia's Pantsir Air Defense Systems

The Ukrainian Secret Service has reportedly destroyed half of Russia's Pantsir air defense systems.

Feb 15 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: The head of the intelligence services calls for greater operational freedom to address threats

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence service has emphasized the need for greater operational freedom to combat hybrid threats from Russia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Latvia: Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for spying for Russia

A Latvian man has been sentenced to six years in prison for espionage on behalf of Russia, having been found guilty of transmitting information to the Russian military intelligence service (GRU).

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The need to thoroughly investigate the allegations of collusion and concealment behind the terrorist attack on President Yoon

The National Intelligence Service of South Korea has reported that the perpetrator of the 2024 terror incident associated with Lee Jae-myung was influenced by far-right YouTubers, raising concerns about a wider conspiracy.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Military and Police Task Force Investigating Civilian Drone Incident Adds Charges Against National Intelligence Service Employee

A joint military-police task force has added charges of aiding and abetting against a National Intelligence Service employee involved in financial transactions with a civilian suspect linked to a North Korean drone incident.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Go Seong-guk: โ€œI Know Nothing About the Assailant in the Incident Involving President Yoonโ€

Go Seong-guk claims he has no connection to the assailant involved in the attack on Lee Jae-myung, despite allegations indicating otherwise from South Korea's National Intelligence Service.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Kim Jong-un chooses his 13-year-old daughter as heir

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has selected his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as his heir, according to South Korean intelligence.

Feb 13 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter seen as future successor: spy agency

South Korea's National Intelligence Service has reported that Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is being prepared as a potential future leader of North Korea.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Report: Russia has adopted a new name for Finland and the Baltic countries

A report by Estonia's foreign intelligence service indicates that Russia is increasing its military capabilities while also adopting new terminologies for neighboring nations including Finland.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

North Korea: The Next Kim Will Be a Woman. Kim Jong Un Has Chosen His Successor

South Korea's National Intelligence Service has indicated that Kim Jong Un's daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is being groomed to be his successor, showcasing her political involvement in recent events.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Intelligence Service: Kim Jooh-ah has entered the stage of being designated as the successor... The suspect in the Gadokdo terrorist attack seems to have been influenced by Ko Seong-guk and others

The National Intelligence Service indicates that Kim Jooh-ah, daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, appears to be entering the stage of being designated as his successor, while also addressing the influence of far-right YouTubers on the suspect of a recent terror attack in South Korea.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:19 UTC

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