Tag: Germany
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Hundreds of Greeks and Romanians want to join Frontex’ armed unit – but only four Germans

The EU border agency’s “Standing Corps” Category 1 has reached only 75 per cent of its planned strength due to meagre pay – it mainly attracts police officers from member states with lower wages. The EU border agency Frontex has,…
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FBI provides Germany with huge captured “data treasure” to identify suspected terrorists in Germany

US authorities have passed extensive IS-related data to Germany via the FBI. The Federal Criminal Police Office is now analysing millions of records to identify suspected terrorists in Germany – with dozens of cases already leading to convictions or investigations.…
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German Army to equip reconnaissance cockroaches with AI, manufacturer plans explosive capability

The German Army has tested electronically controlled cockroaches for reconnaissance in Munster. Equipped with sensors, these “AutoBugs” from Swarm Biotactics are used to scout buildings. Future versions may also carry explosives. The German Army has for the first time made…
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Germany imprisons Kurdish grandmother with multiple health conditions as alleged PKK member

The Kurdish woman Zübeyde Akmese is being held in German custody on suspicion of supporting terrorism due to risk of absconding – even though the ailing 71-year-old has lived in Munich with her children and grandchildren for 40 years and…