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Belgium, European Union
Meet Meat, a Brussels steakhouse for Russian and Chinese spies on the hunt for gossip

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online enjoys a meal at Meet Meat, a Brussels steakhouse a stone's throw away from the European Commission where spies listen out for juicy information.

LogoSubscribers only 28.03.2025
Meet Meat steakhouse in Brussels.

Belgium, European Union
Meet Meat, a Brussels steakhouse for Russian and Chinese spies on the hunt for gossip

Meet Meat steakhouse in Brussels.
Meet Meat steakhouse in Brussels. © Meet Meat

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online enjoys a meal at Meet Meat, a Brussels steakhouse a stone's throw away from the European Commission where spies listen out for juicy information.

LogoSubscribers only 28.03.2025

France
Linette, the Paris bistro favoured by Italian intelligence officers

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Paris bistro Linette, not far from the Eiffel Tower, where Italian intelligence officers like to meet.

LogoSubscribers only 14.03.2025
The Paris bistro, Linette.

France
Linette, the Paris bistro favoured by Italian intelligence officers

The Paris bistro, Linette.
The Paris bistro, Linette. © Trip Advisor

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Paris bistro Linette, not far from the Eiffel Tower, where Italian intelligence officers like to meet.

LogoSubscribers only 14.03.2025

Saudi Arabia, Yemen
The MV Mirfak floating armoury vessel, Red Sea

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online steps aboard an armoury vessel in the Red Sea, a floating home where ex-Gurkha soldiers exchange tips on how to deal with an unprecedented maritime threat.

LogoSubscribers only 28.02.2025
Ships in the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal.

Saudi Arabia, Yemen
The MV Mirfak floating armoury vessel, Red Sea

Ships in the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal.
Ships in the Red Sea, near the Suez Canal. © gtzx / Alamy Stock Photo

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online steps aboard an armoury vessel in the Red Sea, a floating home where ex-Gurkha soldiers exchange tips on how to deal with an unprecedented maritime threat.

LogoSubscribers only 28.02.2025

France
At the Fort Neuf de Vincennes, a seat at the DGSE's table

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online takes a sneak peek at plans for the canteens at the Fort Neuf de Vincennes, French foreign intelligence's future headquarters, and visits Les Officiers, the bistro just across the street.

LogoSubscribers only 14.02.2025
Les Officiers

France
At the Fort Neuf de Vincennes, a seat at the DGSE's table

Les Officiers
Les Officiers © Les Officiers

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online takes a sneak peek at plans for the canteens at the Fort Neuf de Vincennes, French foreign intelligence's future headquarters, and visits Les Officiers, the bistro just across the street.

LogoSubscribers only 14.02.2025

UAE
PDL for Padel: the Abu Dhabi sports club where security and investment officials let down their guard

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits PDL for Padel, tucked away beside a ministry complex on Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Park, a perfect venue for government officials to try out the UAE's newest national sport, and to chew the ear of the higher-ups.

Free access 31.01.2025
PDL for Padel

UAE
PDL for Padel: the Abu Dhabi sports club where security and investment officials let down their guard

PDL for Padel
PDL for Padel © PDL for Padel/Instagram

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits PDL for Padel, tucked away beside a ministry complex on Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Park, a perfect venue for government officials to try out the UAE's newest national sport, and to chew the ear of the higher-ups.

Free access 31.01.2025

United States
Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, in the shadow of J. Edgar Hoover and Donald Trump

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, a few blocks from the White House, a luxury hotel steeped in history where intrigue, politics and espionage intertwine.

LogoSubscribers only 17.01.2025
This week, Intelligence Online checks out a spot close to the White House, the Mayflower Hotel in Washington.

United States
Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, in the shadow of J. Edgar Hoover and Donald Trump

This week, Intelligence Online checks out a spot close to the White House, the Mayflower Hotel in Washington.
This week, Intelligence Online checks out a spot close to the White House, the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. © Intelligence Online

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel, a few blocks from the White House, a luxury hotel steeped in history where intrigue, politics and espionage intertwine.

LogoSubscribers only 17.01.2025

China, France, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, United States
Intelligence Online's spy gift list for the festive season

Across the globe, after long months of hushed conversations and quiet meetings in secret hideaways, spies are working on their holiday gift shopping lists. We look into the Christmastime tradecraft goodies on offer, from pop culture spy gear to big ticket items.

Free access 20.12.2024
Christmas gifts with a spy flavour, for fans of intelligence pop culture and daring goodies.

China, France, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, United States
Intelligence Online's spy gift list for the festive season

Christmas gifts with a spy flavour, for fans of intelligence pop culture and daring goodies.
Christmas gifts with a spy flavour, for fans of intelligence pop culture and daring goodies. © Indigo Publications - 2024

Across the globe, after long months of hushed conversations and quiet meetings in secret hideaways, spies are working on their holiday gift shopping lists. We look into the Christmastime tradecraft goodies on offer, from pop culture spy gear to big ticket items.

Free access 20.12.2024

Pakistan
Islamabad's Serena Hotel, an impregnable fortress favoured by Pakistani intelligentsia - and intelligence

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Islamabad's Serena Hotel, one of the most secure locations in the Pakistani capital.

LogoSubscribers only 13.12.2024
Islamabad's Serena Hotel.

Pakistan
Islamabad's Serena Hotel, an impregnable fortress favoured by Pakistani intelligentsia - and intelligence

Islamabad's Serena Hotel.
Islamabad's Serena Hotel. © Intelligence Online

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Islamabad's Serena Hotel, one of the most secure locations in the Pakistani capital.

LogoSubscribers only 13.12.2024

Kurdistan
Moon Roof bar, Kurdistan: a quieter spot in Erbil's northern Christian quarter for friendly diplomats to swap notes

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Moon Roof bar, located above a four-star hotel in the ancient city of Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan

LogoSubscribers only 29.11.2024
The Moon Roof, in the heart of the Ankawa district, in Erbil.

Kurdistan
Moon Roof bar, Kurdistan: a quieter spot in Erbil's northern Christian quarter for friendly diplomats to swap notes

The Moon Roof, in the heart of the Ankawa district, in Erbil.
The Moon Roof, in the heart of the Ankawa district, in Erbil. © Fiori Hotel

Across the globe, spies love to gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Moon Roof bar, located above a four-star hotel in the ancient city of Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan

LogoSubscribers only 29.11.2024

Philippines, United States
The Manila Elks Club, a hub for US intelligence vets and low-profile guests

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online heads to the Philippines to visit the Manila Elks Club, where American members invite their local friends to share their expertise.

LogoSubscribers only 15.11.2024
The Manila Elks Club is located on the 7th floor of the Corinthian Plaza, in the Makati district of Manila.

Philippines, United States
The Manila Elks Club, a hub for US intelligence vets and low-profile guests

The Manila Elks Club is located on the 7th floor of the Corinthian Plaza, in the Makati district of Manila.
The Manila Elks Club is located on the 7th floor of the Corinthian Plaza, in the Makati district of Manila. © Manila Elks Club

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online heads to the Philippines to visit the Manila Elks Club, where American members invite their local friends to share their expertise.

LogoSubscribers only 15.11.2024

Russia, UAE, Ukraine
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, a haven for Russians and Ukrainians sealing secret deals

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Abu Dhabi's Four Seasons Hotel, where gilded halls host confidential meetings between Russians and Ukrainians.

LogoSubscribers only 01.11.2024
The imposing Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Russia, UAE, Ukraine
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, a haven for Russians and Ukrainians sealing secret deals

The imposing Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
The imposing Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi. © Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits Abu Dhabi's Four Seasons Hotel, where gilded halls host confidential meetings between Russians and Ukrainians.

LogoSubscribers only 01.11.2024

United States
NSA museum showcases surprising secrets

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the National Cryptologic Museum in Maryland that offers members of the intelligence community a rare opportunity to enjoy playful espionage moments with friends and family.

LogoSubscribers only 18.10.2024
Entrance to the NSA's National Cryptologic Museum.

United States
NSA museum showcases surprising secrets

Entrance to the NSA's National Cryptologic Museum.
Entrance to the NSA's National Cryptologic Museum. © Intelligence Online

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the National Cryptologic Museum in Maryland that offers members of the intelligence community a rare opportunity to enjoy playful espionage moments with friends and family.

LogoSubscribers only 18.10.2024

France
RoadHouse, the new drinking den for special forces looking to unwind in Paris

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online headed to RoadHouse bar, which opened two months ago in the heart of Paris. Set up by former special forces members, it has become the new hangout for any servicemen visiting the capital.

LogoSubscribers only 04.10.2024
The RoadHouse Bar in Paris.

France
RoadHouse, the new drinking den for special forces looking to unwind in Paris

The RoadHouse Bar in Paris.
The RoadHouse Bar in Paris. © RoadHouse Bar/Instagram

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online headed to RoadHouse bar, which opened two months ago in the heart of Paris. Set up by former special forces members, it has become the new hangout for any servicemen visiting the capital.

LogoSubscribers only 04.10.2024

France
The Peninsula Paris, a luxury hotel turned spy hub by Gaza and Ukraine crisis

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online reveals how, since 2024, the Peninsula hotel on Avenue Kléber has established itself as the essential Parisian stop-off point for parallel diplomacy and arms deals involving today's biggest world crises, Gaza and Ukraine.

Free access 20.09.2024
The entrance to The Peninsula Paris hotel, Avenue Kléber.

France
The Peninsula Paris, a luxury hotel turned spy hub by Gaza and Ukraine crisis

The entrance to The Peninsula Paris hotel, Avenue Kléber.
The entrance to The Peninsula Paris hotel, Avenue Kléber. © iStock

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online reveals how, since 2024, the Peninsula hotel on Avenue Kléber has established itself as the essential Parisian stop-off point for parallel diplomacy and arms deals involving today's biggest world crises, Gaza and Ukraine.

Free access 20.09.2024

Albania
Tirana's House of Leaves, in the lair of Albania's paranoid Sigurimi secret police

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits a reservoir of painful memories, the House of Leaves in Tirana, where the secret police hounded the communist regime's opponents and kept the entire population under surveillance.

LogoSubscribers only 06.09.2024
The House of Leaves in Tirana, Albania.

Albania
Tirana's House of Leaves, in the lair of Albania's paranoid Sigurimi secret police

The House of Leaves in Tirana, Albania.
The House of Leaves in Tirana, Albania. © Simon Leigh/Alamy

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous places for discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits a reservoir of painful memories, the House of Leaves in Tirana, where the secret police hounded the communist regime's opponents and kept the entire population under surveillance.

LogoSubscribers only 06.09.2024

France
James Bond's last secrets on the French Riviera, part 5: SPECTRE's eclectic decor

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007. Here we rediscover the eclectic interiors of the Rothschild villa at Cap Ferrat, a jewel of the French Riviera.

LogoSubscribers only 02.08.2024

France
James Bond's last secrets on the French Riviera, part 5: SPECTRE's eclectic decor

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007. Here we rediscover the eclectic interiors of the Rothschild villa at Cap Ferrat, a jewel of the French Riviera.

LogoSubscribers only 02.08.2024

France
James Bond's last secrets on the French Riviera, part 4: the real route for the iconic car chase

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007. A bottle of Bollinger is always on hand to celebrate Mr Bond's exploits.

LogoSubscribers only 01.08.2024

France
James Bond's last secrets on the French Riviera, part 4: the real route for the iconic car chase

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007. A bottle of Bollinger is always on hand to celebrate Mr Bond's exploits.

LogoSubscribers only 01.08.2024

Monaco
James Bond's last secrets on the French Riviera, part 3: Monte-Carlo eternal

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007.

LogoSubscribers only 31.07.2024

Monaco
James Bond's last secrets on the French Riviera, part 3: Monte-Carlo eternal

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007.

LogoSubscribers only 31.07.2024

France
James Bond's last secrets on French Riviera, part 2: in search of the mystery shot

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007. Here we uncover a setting from one of the Bond movies that has long baffled fans.

LogoSubscribers only 30.07.2024

France
James Bond's last secrets on French Riviera, part 2: in search of the mystery shot

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007. Here we uncover a setting from one of the Bond movies that has long baffled fans.

LogoSubscribers only 30.07.2024

France
James Bond's last secrets on the French Riviera, part 1: the scene at the Hôtel du Cap

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007. Here we meet fake spies, and real oligarchs...

LogoSubscribers only 29.07.2024

France
James Bond's last secrets on the French Riviera, part 1: the scene at the Hôtel du Cap

This summer, Intelligence Online invites readers to explore the legendary sites of the French Riviera and follow in the footsteps of Britain's most famous fictitious spy: 007. Here we meet fake spies, and real oligarchs...

LogoSubscribers only 29.07.2024

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