Tag: terrorism
Gibraltar biker wielding replica submachine gun arrested as police issue terrorism warning
A police statement added that the Rock’s terrorism threat is currently ‘substantial’, meaning that ‘an attack is a strong possibility’
Police in Spain detain gang accused of financing Al-Qaeda terrorism in Syria
The Europol assisted operation involved more than 350 agents who raided 14 homes and businesses across Spain
UK Government denies issuing ‘fresh warning’ of terror threat in Spain
The last update to the UK Government’s travel advice for Brits heading to Spain, however, was on June 3
Former IRA bomber, known as the ‘Angel of Death’ jailed in Spain alongside husband over Costas property scam
British customs had linked the pair to large-scale tobacco and alcohol smuggling, the profits of which were laundered through property purchased in Alicante and Malaga
BREAKING: Police arrest jihadist planning ‘massacre’ at Semana Santa parade in Spain’s Andalucia
Policia Nacional are now raiding his home as the investigation develops
RISE OF THE RIGHT: How the rhetoric of Vox risks normalising violence
After a dangerous neo-Nazi was captured in Mallorca, the Olive Press investigates the growing threat from far right terror in Spain and abroad
Spain launches new counter-terrorism plan targeting ISIS and Al Qaeda
Over 230 Spaniards have left the country to fight with terrorist groups, of which 20% have returned and 25% have died
UK Foreign Office updates website to say terrorists ‘very likely to carry out attacks in Spain’
There was no reason given for the update, but the FCO say Brits ‘should be vigilant and follow the instructions of the local authorities’
WATCH: Suspected ISIS terrorist led away by police as Costa del Sol Muslim leader condemns planned attack
“Islam is about peace and love, not terrorism"
Swedish member of Somali terror cell ‘Death Troops’ arrested in Spain’s Malaga
The suspect fled Sweden, where the band is pursued for drug trafficking, money laundering and seven murders in Stockholm
Panic in Spain as knife-wielding ‘terrorist’ shot dead while car ploughs into pedestrians
AT least three people have been injured after a car mounted a pavement and ploughed into pedestrians in Spain. A manhunt is underway for the...
Alleged Muslim Brotherhood member trying to avoid deportation from Spain despite being a national security threat
AN Egyptian Imam linked to the Spanish division of the Muslim Brotherhood is reportedly trying to reach a compromise with the Spanish government to...
Moroccan man who financed his terrorist ex-wife in Syria arrested in Malaga
THE ex-husband of a female jihadist on Europe’s most wanted list has been arrested in Malaga. The Moroccan financed his ex-wife, Fadoua Hassad, so she...
Eight people involved in bar fight in Spain facing 50 YEARS behind bars after being charged with terrorism offences
AMNESTY international has blasted Spain's anti-terrorism laws after eight men were charged with terrorism offences for being involved in a bar brawl. The fight, which...
Man wrongly jailed for terrorism suing UK and Spain
SPAIN and the UK are facing a €1.8 million compensation claim after a man was wrongly accused of being a terrorist. Farid Hilali was jailed...
‘TERRORIST FIRES’: Dozens dead as fires started by twisted arsonists rip through Portugal and Spain, one-month old baby missing
AT least 34 people have died due to the devastating forest fires in Portugal and Spain. Several people are still missing in Portugal, including a...
Madrid cops arrest ‘highly radicalised’ Moroccan with suicide bomb manual days before Gay Pride event
The man had an extremely dangerous profile, similar to that of those who carried out recent attacks in Britain and France
Spain doubles police officers to keep tourists and locals safe amid terror concerns
Spain has not had a terrorist attack since the devastating 2004 Madrid bombings
Passengers complain of ‘nightmare’ queues at Malaga airport following Schengen update
The regulation is a response to 'the increase of terrorist threats'
Basque terrorist group Eta plan to disarm
Terrorist group Eta is responsible for 800 deaths over four decades, and the disarmament could potentially end the violence
Rapper in Mallorca given three years for lyrics about terrorism and King Juan Carlos
Valtonyc has been convicted of threats, glorifying terrorism and insulting the crown
Spain lambasted by Amnesty International for torture, mistreating refugees and curtailing free speech
A report accuses Spain of using the 'glorifying terrorism' offence to limit free speech
Police gunfire halts truck laden with gas canisters speeding into Barcelona
A counter-terrorism investigation has been launched
‘Don’t let them win’: Security expert urges Brits to holiday in Spain despite ‘ISIS threat’
Security expert Will Geddes appeared on ITV's This Morning and TalkRadio to talk about the report
Two ISIS recruiters arrested in Spain deliberately targeted people ‘at risk of social exclusion’
Material shared by the pair was described as 'extremely radical'
Spanish family who were eye witnesses to fatal London knife attack recount terrifying incident
The attacker is now known to be a 19-year-old Norwegian of Somali origin
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