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Interview with Rosie Palmer (Muintir na Tìre/ Ireland)
In this interview, EUNWA speaks with Rosie Palmer CEO of Muintir na Tíre, the Irish organisation behind the Community Alert programme. The conversation explores Ireland’s distinctive trilateral model, built on cooperation between local communities, Muintir na Tíre and An Garda… -
From Neighbourhood Watch to Community Resilience: A Conversation with Henrik Põder
As part of our commitment to highlighting the voices shaping community safety across Europe, EUNWA is delighted to share this conversation with Henrik Põder, the newly appointed CEO of the Estonian Neighbourhood Watch (ENWA). Taking the helm at a pivotal… -
Beyond the human firewall - The psychology of scams and community defence strategies
Despite decades of sustained awareness campaigns, patrimonial losses related to fraud reported across Europe continue to rise. This trend forces us to ask a difficult question: why do intelligent, cautious individuals still fall victim to scams? The answer lies not… -
Naming the Border: Why the words we use to describe our neighbourhoods matter
Our new White Paper explores how labels like "ghetto" or "sink estate" fuel insecurity—and what we can do about it. It often starts with a word. A label. A newspaper calls a neighbourhood a "no-go zone". A politician refers to… -
From civic movements to institutional partnership - Launching the White Book 2026 series with the Austria country report
The European Neighbourhood Watch Association (EUNWA) is proud to announce the launch of the White Book 2026 Series, a comprehensive pan-European analysis of the evolving landscape of participatory security. More than a decade after our first landmark publication, the environment… -
Cultivating the Capable Custodians of Tomorrow: Introducing the "Super Neighbours' Academy"
How do we explain the concept of Neighbourhood Watch to a child without generating anxiety? How can we transform "surveillance" into "care"? These have been the most challenging questions for our community. Today, EUNWA is proud to present an innovative … -
The Ecology of Security: why the "Capable Guardian" is more powerful than a camera
Transforming passive presence into situational intelligence. We live in an age often defined by a "fortress mentality". Our cities and buildings are increasingly saturated with the tools of security: high-definition CCTV, access control systems, and monolithic physical barriers. Yet, despite… -
Bridging the Gap Between Fear and Reality
Why do we sometimes feel unsafe, even when crime statistics suggest otherwise? In an era of rapid social and technological change, security has become a central concern for every European citizen. Yet, the threats we perceive are often different from… -
Why I stopped using the word "periphery" (and maybe you should too)
By Valeria Lorenzelli What words do you use to describe the places in your city? I have a confession to make: I have a deep aversion to the word "periphery". It’s a subtle, almost imperceptible irritation. Every time I hear… -
No Eyes on the Street
How Urban Design is Failing Women’s Safety We’ve all felt it. That momentary chill walking through a deserted public space at night, even when the lights are on. It’s that feeling of being "small and invisible", as urban planner Nourhan… -
Europol Issues Urgent Warning on Caller ID Spoofing
A Growing Threat to Community Safety A new position paper from Europol, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, has highlighted the severe and growing threat of caller ID spoofing, calling it a primary driver of financial fraud and… -
The global safety paradox
The Gallup "Global Safety Report 2025" reveals a striking paradox: in an era experiencing more armed conflicts than at any time since the Second World War, the global population's personal perception of safety has never been higher. This report measures… -
Neighbourhood Watch: Bulwark of the Community or Trojan Horse of Populism?
In an era marked by growing distrust of institutions and a widespread sense of insecurity, Neighbourhood Watch schemes have become an increasingly common feature in many European cities. Born with the goal of increasing safety through active citizen participation, these… -
A Guide to Missing Persons Search Systems in Europe
As the European Neighbourhood Watch Association (EUNWA), we are pleased to present our new report: "Searching for Missing Persons in Europe: A Guide to National Systems and Cooperation Models." We have designed this document as a practical guide for policymakers,…
NEWS FROM EU
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Child safety online: EU survey confirms link between screen time and wellbeing
17 June 2026
New survey confirms that excessive screen time and social media significantly impact
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New report highlights humanitarian toll of potential El Niño occurrence
17 June 2026
A new EU report sets out the potential impact of the predicted El Niño climate phenomenon
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Deal on air passenger rights to protect against travel disruption
16 June 2026
The EU Parliament has secured an air passenger rules deal that maintains compensation for
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EU and Ukraine reach historic milestone in accession negotiations
16 June 2026
The EU and Ukraine have opened accession negotiations on the first so-called
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EU and Moldova open first accession negotiations cluster
16 June 2026
The EU and the Republic of Moldova have reached a significant milestone with the opening
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NEWS FROM EUROPOL
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Ten arrested in crackdown on counterfeit firearms trafficking route from Türkiye to the EU
18 June 2026French authorities, supported by Europol and the Swiss Federal Police (Fedpol), have...
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From The Hague to the host cities: Europol supports FIFA World Cup 2026
18 June 2026Europol is supporting the security efforts surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest...
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Ransomware gangs cut off from EUR 336 million ‘AudiA6’ crypto laundering pipeline
18 June 2026An international law enforcement operation has dismantled one of the cryptocurrency...
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Seven members of major Islamic State financing network convicted
18 June 2026Europol supported the Belgian authorities in the successful conclusion of a complex...
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Encrypted chats expose Kosovar organised crime network behind EUR 80 million criminal empire
18 June 2026Messages exchanged on the encrypted communication platform SKY ECC have exposed a...
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