European Union: Crime

What should you do if questioned or arrested by police in Cyprus? Understanding your legal rights during criminal investigations is crucial, from knowing why you're being detained to exercising your right to legal counsel and remaining silent. These ten essential points explain the safeguards available under Cyprus law and how to protect your legal position from the earliest stages of police interaction.

The Central Bank of Ireland has released its second biannual Financial Crime Bulletin, addressing critical developments in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, financial sanctions, fraud prevention, and market abuse. This comprehensive update examines Ireland's national risk assessment findings, AMLA's evolving regulatory framework, and the escalating threat of AI-driven fraud and scams targeting consumers and financial institutions.

Two individuals connected to a Vienna-based company have been convicted in Austria for their roles in the suspected illegal export of CNC machines, with sentences ranging from 15 to 21 months. The case, which began with raids and arrests, concluded with both defendants pleading guilty to the charges, though details about financial penalties or asset confiscation remain unclear.

En 2026, l'utilisateur d'IPTV pirate risque bien plus qu'une simple amende : casier judiciaire, vol de données bancaires et cyberattaques transforment le « bon plan » en cauchemar juridique et numérique.

Bettina Knoetzl, Vice President of the Vienna Bar Association, addresses the alarming rise of online hate speech against women, highlighting that nearly 70% of gender-based hate crimes target girls and women. The article examines gaps in Austria's legal framework and proposes stronger protections through enhanced legislation, mandatory training for legal professionals, and effective damage claims to hold perpetrators accountable.

La Legge n. 181 del 2025 ha introdotto per la prima volta nel codice penale italiano il reato specifico di femminicidio, punibile con l'ergastolo. Questo articolo esamina la definizione giuridica del termine...

A new law will speed up criminal investigations, including into financial and economic crime, and removes automatic suspension of sentences for first-time offenders.

La Chambre des députés vient d'adopter une loi qui a pour objectif de rendre les poursuites pénales plus efficaces. Si la finalité du texte est avant tout de répondre aux exigences du...

It is being reported in an article published in trans.info that the German authorities currently have approximately 6000 criminal proceedings for sanctions offences that are ongoing.