UK: Doorman planted fake bomb in popular pub and alerts police so he could ‘play the hero’

In November 2021, Stephen Edward Oliphant claimed he found a suspicious device in a toilet basin at Wetherspoons pub The Hat and Feathers, in Seaham, County Durham. After raising the alarm and alerting police, the pub was evacuated and a Read More …

Spain: Explosion linked to ‘gender-based violence’ kills two near playground in Gipuzkoa province

An explosion has killed two people in Spain, with authorities suspecting the blast was linked to “gender-based violence”. The blast happened near a children’s playground in the town of Orio in the north of the country on Tuesday, according to Read More …

Estonia: Unmanned aviation to be developed in Tartu

The Estonian Transport Administration has decided to establish a testing area for unmanned aviation (drones) in Tartu, which is home to the research institutions and infrastructure necessary for aviation innovation. According to the Transport Administration, the establishment of a test Read More …

Northern Ireland: Pipe bomb defused in Co Down security alert

A pipe bomb has been recovered as a security alert ended in Newtownards on Saturday morning. The security alert began on Friday night in the Ardmillan Crescent area with the discovery of the suspicious object. The explosive was diffused by Read More …

UK: Burglars using explosives to blow church safes and steal ‘irreplaceable’ silver

A gang of thieves are using explosives to blast open church safes and steal silver worth tens of thousands of pounds. They are believed to have broken into four churches so far, making off with chalices, candlesticks, crucifixes and plates Read More …

UK: Far-right extremist given eight-year term for firearm and explosives offences

A gun-making far-right extremist who said minorities “should be shot” and accidentally blew up his kitchen while experimenting with explosives has been ordered to be detained for eight-and-a-half years. Vaughn Dolphin was convicted last month of six offences of possessing Read More …

UK: Controlled explosion carried out after bombs found in Strathpeffer

A controlled explosion has taken place after two bombs were found in a Ross-shire village. The bomb squad were called to the Ben Wyvis Hotel in Strathpeffer yesterday afternoon. Explosives were found while contractors were working on a Biomass unit on Read More …

Tunisian officers showcase EOD skills at Ravens Challenge

VICENZA, Italy — The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa counter-IED program sponsored participation of two Tunisian army soldiers in Raven’s Challenge at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Raven’s Challenge is an annual, interagency, counter-IED exercise that incorporates scenarios focused on Read More …

Ireland training Ukrainian troops in Cyprus in bomb disposal, demining

Irish troops have started training Ukrainian forces in bomb disposal and demining techniques in Cyprus, Ireland’s Defence chief-of-staff said on Tuesday. According to the Irish Times, Ireland has pledged the deployment of up to 30 skilled personnel, specialising in areas Read More …

Ukraine launches new policy on humanitarian demining

Ukraine is launching a new state policy on humanitarian demining, which envisages the update of mine action standards, the government press service reported Wednesday. The new policy stipulates implementing a national mine action program and creating a market for demining Read More …

Russia: Detainee for attempt on writer Prilepin’s life charged with terrorism

Russia’s investigative committee has charged Alexander Permyakov, detained for an attempt on the life of the writer Zakhar Prilepin, with terrorism and is petitioning for his arrest, the committee’s press service told reporters on Monday. “The Main Investigation Department of Read More …

Belgium police arrest Iraqi suspected of al-Qaeda car bombing in Baghdad

Belgium police have arrested an Iraqi immigrant suspected of belonging to an al-Qaeda cell that carried out deadly car bombings in Baghdad in 2009-2010, prosecutors said Friday. The man, identified by the initials O.Y.T., born in 1979, was detained on Read More …

Ukraine to use Croatia’s experience in demining

The government of Ukraine is stepping up cooperation with international partners in the field of demining, the issue was discussed during an online meeting between First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko, who is also the Economy Minister, and Read More …

Canada sends US$16.5 million worth of mine clearance equipment to Ukraine

Ukraine has received the first batch of mine clearance equipment from Canada, with a total value of 22.5 million Canadian dollars (16.53 million US dollars). The Canadian Embassy in Ukraine noted that the equipment for mine clearance was received by Read More …

Russia: Kremlin claims it foiled two drones in ‘planned terrorist act’ on Putin’s residence

Russia has claimed it stopped two drone attacks on Vladimir Putin’s presidential home overnight. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for what it called a “terrorist act”. It said Russian military and security forces disabled the drones before they could strike. Read Read More …