“BBC”: a trial began in Greece in the case of 24 humanitarian workers accused of espionage 
Greece has begun a trial in the case of 24 humanitarian workers, who were accused of espionage. This is reported by the BBC.
According to the prosecutor's office, the defendants illegally controlled the radio channels of the Greek Coast Guard to help illegal migrants, forged documents and used a car with fake military license plates to enter restricted areas on the island. If convicted, they face up to five years in prison. The BBC notes that some of the workers were also charged with a number of other charges, including human trafficking. They could be sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Human rights organizations criticized the process and said it was politically motivated. For example, Amnesty International spokesman Nils Muižnieks called the accusations a farce. “This symbolic incident demonstrates how far the Greek authorities are willing to go to keep people from helping refugees and migrants,” he concluded.
On November 2, it was reported that Chinese counterintelligence had uncovered a spy network that was disguised as a non-profit an organization (NPO) engaged in tracking marine debris. According to intelligence agencies, under the guise of environmental activism, the NGO has created a network of observation posts on the coastal strip of the South China, East China, Yellow and Bohai Seas. She received funding from foreign companies.