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November 8, 2026

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Polish prosecutors classify Krakow market square shooting as terrorism

The management of public funds has reached the front pages, and the ledgers are looking light. Latvia's audit office reported €545m invested in the national airline may have been written off. Montenegro discovered 42% of over €715m in public contracts went to single bidders this year. Swiss authorities began searching for data experts to trace 213m francs in fraudulent Covid-19 test reimbursements. Moldova admitted only 20 of its 76 state enterprises are turning a profit. In Kosovo, the loss was localized: a project manager allegedly took asphalt intended for a village road and used it to pave his own private fields.

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Latvia

State audit office uncovers €545m write-off at national airline

The State Audit Office reported that over €545 million of taxpayer money invested in airBaltic may have already been written off. The discovery was announced just as parliament approved a new budget deficit. Long-standing members of parliament described the shortfall as a great surprise.

Italy

Hackers publish blacklist of Italian police and investigators

A group identifying as 'Enemies of Russia' released a blacklist featuring photos of Italian investigators, including the head of the Postal Police. The government noted the digital trail points toward Moscow. Cyber warfare is increasingly moving from institutional sabotage to personal intimidation.

Romania

Sanctioned judge resigns after jailing former minister

A judge resigned after the judicial council sanctioned him for his role in imprisoning former minister Daniel Chițoiu. The judge departed stating he had understood the message not to touch politicians. The resignation leaves the balance between judicial independence and political power looking as precarious as ever.

United Kingdom

Court convicts Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault

Comedian Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault after an 18-day trial. He was remanded in custody to await a lengthy prison sentence, concluding a highly publicized fall from grace.

Poland

Police officer awakens from coma following market square attack

Following a deadly shooting that emptied Krakow's Market Square, investigators discovered the bodies of the attacker's parents and sister in their apartment, and prosecutors are now treating the incident as terrorism. The public response has centered on a seriously wounded police officer who subdued the gunman and recently awoke from a coma.

One more thing · Belgium

Antwerp youth worker arrested after parking error leads to cocaine find

An Antwerp youth worker's poorly parked Mini Cooper drew the attention of local police. The parking error prompted a search of the vehicle, which ultimately resulted in her arrest for alleged involvement in the cocaine trade.

Around Europe today

▪ Albania — Prosecutors target 60-ton cocaine ring and resort permit schemes →

▪ Austria — Investigation links Russian influence to fall of Sebastian Kurz →

▪ Belgium — Rescue teams scramble to intercept migrant boat →

▪ Bosnia and Herzegovina — Bedbugs return to Sarajevo’s high-rises →

▪ Bulgaria — Judges fail to elect supreme council representatives →

▪ Croatia — Police end three-year burglary spree in luxury apartments →

▪ Cyprus — UN envoy warns of 'huge damage' if peace talks fail →

▪ Czechia — Government to shut five Romani schools →

▪ Denmark — Teacher acquitted by video evidence seeks rules for parents →

▪ Estonia — Homeowner keeps illegal attic flat after eight-year court battle →

▪ Finland — MobilePay allows users to hide thousands from state welfare agency →

▪ France — Mélenchon demands radical unity for 2027 presidential bid →

▪ Germany — Westmetall president warns of 10,000 job losses a month →

▪ Greece — Government sets 90 targets for 2027 election →

▪ Hungary — Political scientist defines last 16 years as deviation from democracy →

▪ Iceland — NATO envoy present at Krakow shooting incident →

▪ Ireland — Harris pledges penalties for welfare claimants →

▪ Italy — Enemies of Russia hackers publish police blacklist. →

▪ Kosovo — Gjakova official allegedly paves private fields while villagers go without roads →

▪ Latvia — Audit office warns taxpayers' 545 million euros in airline may be written off →

▪ Lithuania — Scientists discover method to manage life-shortening disease →

▪ Luxembourg — Education report highlights societal loss of student dropouts →

▪ Malta — Former Finance Minister claims party ignored his 300-page population warning →

▪ Moldova — National Bank raises base rate to 11% to fight inflation →

▪ Montenegro — Single bidders win 42% of public contracts →

▪ Netherlands — Protest leaders claim country is funding war →

▪ North Macedonia — Savings bank manager accused of embezzlement in Kavadarci →

▪ Norway — Two car dealerships file for bankruptcy in Elverum and Trondheim →

▪ Poland — Prosecutors treat Krakow shooting as act of terrorism →

▪ Portugal — Emergency services chief resigns as winter ambulance fleet expands →

▪ Romania — Judge resigns after being sanctioned for jailing former minister →

▪ Serbia — Ex-President Vučić accused of wiretapping and military service misuse →

▪ Slovakia — Second fee on Chinese imports hits shoppers →

▪ Slovenia — Lawmaker files criminal complaint after drone films him at home →

▪ Spain — Black box: Driver reported train issues repeatedly. →

▪ Sweden — Andersson rules out cooperation with next Tidö government →

▪ Switzerland — Aeschi enters race for Federal Council seat →

▪ Ukraine — Kyiv tests space interception systems as war enters orbit →

▪ United Kingdom — Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault after 18-day trial →

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