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The French Guiana Paradox: Europe’s Most Porous Strategic Frontier

Antoine Bachelin Sena July 10, 2026

Persistent exploitation of legal loopholes in an EU outermost region erodes Europe’s sovereignty claims and creates opportunities for criminal and state-adjacent networks.

One Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes by Croatia–Bosnia Border

TEC News / AFP December 11, 2025

Thirteen migrants were rescued—with one found dead—after their boat overturned in freezing waters near Slavonski Brod.

Belarusian Balloon Incursions: Lithuania Declares Nationwide Emergency

TEC News December 10, 2025

Nearly 30,000 air passengers were delayed last month as smuggling balloons repeatedly forced Vilnius airport to close.

‘State of Emergency’ as Lithuania Faces Aerial Threats from Belarus

TEC News December 5, 2025

Vilnius is preparing to deploy its crisis management policy, as smugglers’ balloons keep arriving from one of its hostile neighbours.

UPDATE: Lithuania To Close Border with Belarus Temporarily

TEC News October 27, 2025

Vilnius has extended border restrictions with Belarus, following incidents involving suspected cigarette-smuggling balloons.

Iran Sentences Belgian National to 40 Years in Prison

Tristan Vanheuckelom January 13, 2023

An Iranian court ruled that Vandecasteele had engaged in spying for the U.S. government, currency smuggling, and money laundering; charges which he and his government deny.

Tag: smuggling

The French Guiana Paradox: Europe’s Most Porous Strategic Frontier

One Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes by Croatia–Bosnia Border

Belarusian Balloon Incursions: Lithuania Declares Nationwide Emergency

‘State of Emergency’ as Lithuania Faces Aerial Threats from Belarus

UPDATE: Lithuania To Close Border with Belarus Temporarily

Iran Sentences Belgian National to 40 Years in Prison

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