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The Federal Intelligence Service, BND, is the foreign intelligence agency of Germany. It alerts the German government to threats to German interests from abroad.

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Russian security forces seen outside Moscow's Crocus City Hall concert venue

Moscow attack: Why intelligence agencies share information

Moscow attack: Why intelligence agencies share information

When it comes to fighting terrorism, intelligence agencies are surprisingly generous about sharing information.
ConflictsMarch 27, 2024
A mole coming out into the daylight

German politicians hail capture of suspected Russian 'mole'

German politicians hail capture of suspected Russian 'mole'

The capture of an alleged Russian spy in Germany's intelligence agencies has been called a "wake-up call."
PoliticsDecember 23, 2022
The headquarters of Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND

Suspected Russian spy arrested in German intelligence agency

Suspected Russian spy arrested in German intelligence agency

An employee of the German intelligence agency the BND has been arrested on suspicion of treason.
PoliticsDecember 22, 2022
A German-language wanted poster for Jan Marsalek at an immigration-control checkpoint

Wanted Wirecard executive reportedly hiding in Moscow

Wanted Wirecard executive reportedly hiding in Moscow

Russia's secret service reportedly told German officials of Jan Marsalek's location. Agents have yet to question him.
BusinessApril 11, 2022
Taliban fighter patrol in Kundus

Afghanistan: Debacle for Germany's intelligence services

Afghanistan: Debacle for Germany's intelligence services

Germany's Federal Intelligence Service failed to anticipate the speed with which the Taliban would capture Kabul. Why?
PoliticsAugust 19, 2021
Silhouette of soldier with machine gun and barbed wire

German spy chief warns of Islamic State's strength

German spy chief warns of Islamic State's strength

The head of Germany's foreign intelligence agency has warned that the Islamic State is just as strong as it ever was.
PoliticsJuly 13, 2021
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