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Germany flags Turkey’s MIT as active Berlin spy network

6/19/2026

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The Federal domestic intelligence agency (BND) named Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) as one of the four active foreign intelligence services in Berlin.
The report released 18 June 2026 by Interior Senator Iris Spranger said MIT runs diplomatic officers and agents targeting the PKK, regime opponents and Turkish citizens abroad.
German authorities estimate 1,100 PKK supporters in Berlin and doubt the group’s announced end of armed struggle has lowered its activity.

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The Federal domestic intelligence agency (BND) named Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) as one of the four active foreign intelligence services in Berlin.
The report released 18 June 2026 by Interior Senator Iris Spranger said MIT runs diplomatic officers and agents targeting the PKK, regime opponents and Turkish citizens abroad.
German authorities estimate 1,100 PKK supporters in Berlin and doubt the group’s announced end of armed struggle has lowered its activity.