Saul O'Keeffe

IE/GB based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Interested in communications, cybersecurity, democracy support, international law enforcement, and education research.

[IEA - Education @iea_education]

'Figuring out students’ willingness to engage; this is as important as the knowledge in civics and citizenship. What are their attitudes, their beliefs? Do we believe in democracy? Will we vote? Do we believe in other peoples’ rights? Teachers play such a special role here.'
🗣️Dirk Hastedt, IEA Executive Director

🏛️ Deep and thoughtful discussions on the crucial importance of promoting democratic learning for civic and citizenship education, with emphasis on the central role of teachers and the need to support their work, at today's official launch of 'Experiencing Democracy in the Classroom'. We heard meaningful contributions from authors and experts.

🤝 Thank you to our wonderful colleagues at Education International for their collaboration and hosting of this special event. Watch this space for a recording coming soon!

🔗 Download the book and find out more about the new accompanying teacher resources: https://t.co/ByPnr0XbVo

[IEA - Education @iea_education]

💫 The call for submissions for the IEA International Research Conference 2027 is open!

➡️ We invite you to submit a proposal for individual papers, symposia, or posters that aligns with your research interests. The deadline for submissions is 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm CET.

➡️ Submissions must be relevant to IEA work and based on IEA data.

💡 The 12th IRC will take place in Bangkok from 23-25 June 2027, and is dedicated to the theme "Understanding Change, Advancing Education" — focusing on how IEA data can advance education research and inform policy for sustainable and lasting impact in a time when the landscape of education is rapidly changing.

🔗 Get all the details on submitting a proposal TO #IEAIRC2027 here: https://t.co/vqMTCotVJq

[IEA - Education @iea_education]

It’s #EuropeDay2026! 🌍

🤝 IEA is a proud partner of the European Union, working together to improve education for young people across our continent.

➡️ Our International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) has supported educators for almost 20 years. Thanks to the EU, @EUErasmusPlus support is available for countries wishing to participate in ICCS. As a result, the study reaches students and teachers across Europe, shedding light on how the next generation views our world and their role as citizens.

In the last cycle of ICCS, we saw that the majority of students from participating European countries saw themselves as European (95%), were proud to live in Europe (94%), and felt part of Europe (89%).

Interested in how Europe’s youth performed in the last ICCS cycle? Download the #ICCS2022 European Report ➡️ https://t.co/ytuW2n4LQs

[IEA - Education @iea_education]

💫 Are you an experienced and highly organized Executive Assistant? Are you interested in working for an international organization involved in education research?

📣IEA Amsterdam is hiring! Our new Executive Assistant will work closely with IEA’s Executive Director and the Directors of IEA Amsterdam, and will collaborate with the wider IEA Amsterdam team.

🗓️ Check out all the details and apply before 24 May: https://t.co/HIMjOLyRZI

[Europol @Europol]

🚨 Are you a law enforcement officer with a passion for photography?

📸Don't forget to submit your best images to our #Capture24 photo competition by 15 August!

More info⤵️

https://t.co/VSj01GXhms

[Europol @Europol]

🎂 TODAY: Europol turns 25! Celebrating our 25th anniversary with a new Europol in Brief
#EUROPOL25

More in our press release ⤵️
https://t.co/v5eAJNWTjA

[Europol @Europol]

🎙️ The last episode of season 2 of The Europol Podcast is now available!

💡 Want to find out how innovation at our HQ translates into real, operational results?

Listen here⤵️

https://t.co/x8BGWyvf34

#spotifypodcasts #applepodcasts #newpodcastepisode #EUROPOL25 #securityEU

[Europol @Europol]

🎙️ Technology is changing the way terrorists think and how they plan their attacks.

3D-printed weapons are part of this new landscape.

Find out more in the latest instalment of The Europol Podcast⤵️

https://t.co/NjBmpntnBE

#spotifypodcasts #applepodcasts #NewEpisode

[Europol @Europol]

#OperationCronos – Part Two

Today, the administrator of Lockbit has been identified and sanctioned by authorities in the UK, US and Australia.

Europol has identified over 3500 victims in 33 countries.

Read more ⤵️

https://t.co/6liYuGEZMP

[Europol @Europol]

🚨An arrest has been made following the Trackathon held at Europol HQ.

🤝Bringing international law enforcement officers together to exchange information about ongoing investigations gets results.

For more information on the Trackathon ⤵️

https://t.co/AmtBuMAe1A

#ENFAST

[Europol @Europol]

🎙️Have you listened to The Europol Podcast yet?

If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how Europol is fighting organised crime, be sure to check it out.

We’re halfway through season 2 and we’ll be back with more amazing cases soon!

Tune in here⤵️
https://t.co/epxQrARFMj

[Europol @Europol]

🎙️Organised crime is driven by profits. That's why we are targeting dark finances through asset recovery.

In S02 EP5 of The Europol Podcast, we go behind a massive international fraud case that saw the @Gendarmerie team up with Europol.

Listen here⤵️
https://t.co/vAiRo5fxHR

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

Our #WeekendWatch 🤓

📻 Listen to the latest episode of The @Europol Podcast ”Halting People Smugglers”

🔎 Europol and authorities from 🇭🇺 and 🇦🇹 tell the story of the Burgenland Corpses Discovery, one of Europe’s most tragic migrant smuggling cases ↓

[Saul O'Keeffe @Saul_OKeeffe]

A brand new episode of The Europol Podcast has just been released!

[Europol @Europol]

🎙️ New episode of The Europol Podcast: "Halting People Smugglers".

🔊In this episode, Europol and authorities from Hungary @ProsecutionHu and Austria @LPDBgld tell the story of one of Europe’s most tragic migrant smuggling cases.

Listen here⤵️
https://t.co/rTyTphA3Qw

[Europol @Europol]

🎙️ New episode of The Europol Podcast: "Cracking Down on Cartels".

🔊 Listen as Europol & the 🇺🇸 @DEAHQ take you behind-the-scenes of Operation Familia, one of our biggest cocaine trafficking investigations.

Full episode available here ⤵️
https://t.co/rMNKJVTimY

[Saul O'Keeffe @Saul_OKeeffe]

I am totally thrilled to announce season 2 is here - subscribe to The Europol Podcast and get the inside story from the officers who were there!

[Europol @Europol]

🎙️ The first episode of Season 2 of The Europol Podcast is out now!

"Countering Online Terrorist Propaganda" dives into Europol’s investigation into AMAQ, the official news agency of the so-called Islamic State.

🔊 Full episode here ⤵️
https://t.co/qAelyOazXw

[Europol @Europol]

📣 Want to hear the inside stories behind some of Europe’s biggest law enforcement operations?

🔜 The Europol Podcast is back for season 2 in January 2024.

Get ready for the new year & subscribe:
https://t.co/epxQrARFMj

[Europol @Europol]

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Generally, the scam has 3 steps:
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Learn how to spot them ⤵🚩 Fake jobs adverts target anyone in a vulnerable economic situation looking for opportunities to improve their lives financially.

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Learn how to spot them ⤵🚩 Fake jobs adverts target anyone in a vulnerable economic situation looking for opportunities to improve their lives financially.

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1️⃣ publication
2️⃣ recruitment
3️⃣ exploitation

Learn how to spot them ⤵🚩 Fake jobs adverts target anyone in a vulnerable economic situation looking for opportunities to improve their lives financially.

Generally, the scam has 3 steps:
1️⃣ publication
2️⃣ recruitment
3️⃣ exploitation

Learn how to spot them ⤵🚩 Fake jobs adverts target anyone in a vulnerable economic situation looking for opportunities to improve their lives financially.

Generally, the scam has 3 steps:
1️⃣ publication
2️⃣ recruitment
3️⃣ exploitation

Learn how to spot them ⤵️

[Europol @Europol]

🚩 Sometimes what looks innocent...really isn't.

💔 Criminals widely use the 'lover boy' scam to recruit victims into forced prostitution.

The scam typically targets women in vulnerable situations.

Learn the signs ➡️ https://t.co/DkqFiqk21T

#EUagainstTHB #EUAntiTraffickingDay

[Europol @Europol]

👮 Today is the International Day of Police Cooperation!

🎉 Join us in celebrating the dedication & commitment of the law enforcement officers around the globe who are #MakingEuropeSafer.

At Europol we see examples of this every day ⤵️
https://t.co/ibIc91R5zf #TheNetThatWorks