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Cyprus Establishes National Sanctions Unit And Revamps AML/Blockchain Law In Major Compliance Overhaul

Cyprus is undergoing a significant regulatory transformation in 2025, reinforcing its sanctions enforcement mechanisms and modernizing its anti money laundering (AML) laws...

Cyprus Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Prosecution Seeks 5 Year Jail Term For Sanctions Violation Ringleader

It is being reported that as part of an ongoing trial in Hamburg, that the Prosecutor's Office is seeking a jail term of 5 years and 10 months for the main defendant. It is noteworthy that the Defence is seeking a jail term of 3 and a half years underlining the seriousness of the offending

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Understanding TARIC, Dual-Use Goods, And Compliance Obligations

In today's complex regulatory environment, businesses engaging in international trade must navigate a wide array of compliance requirements.

Cyprus International

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Germany – Investigation Into Low-value Import From Russia

It is being reported that the Schwerin Public Prosecutor's Office has commenced an investigation into suspected imports of prohibited goods from Russia.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Finland – CEO Acquitted Of Sanctions Charges

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Fine For Failure To Provide Regulator With Sanctions Compliance Information Reduced On Appeal

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

Company Convicted Of Sanctioned Exports Ordered Liquidated

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

UK Supreme Court Upholds Sanctions: What The Shvidler Case Means

Cyprus International

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Appeal Court Upholds Pre-trial Detention In Russian Sanctions Prosecution Case

Spain International

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Duane Morris LLP

CSSF Fines Alipay €214,000 Including For Sanctions Compliance Failings

Luxembourg International

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Duane Morris LLP

Extradition To US On Charges Of Supplying US Goods To Russia

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

The US-EU Trade Deal. What Does It Mean And Will It Last?

Worldwide International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Investigations Into Sanctioned Belarusian Urea Imports

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Prison Sentence For Offences Including The Attempted Export Of Luxury Goods

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Charting The Course: Sustainability In Fund Finance Through LMA's Guidelines

Finland Finance

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Dottir

Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

Germany Environment

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Ocean Vision Legal

Ireland Moves To Enhance Its AIF Regime In Anticipation Of AIFMD 2.0

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Stop-the-Clock Directive: Where Things Stand In Kinstellar Jurisdictions

Czech Republic Commercial

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Kinstellar

Cyprus Taxation On Cryptos. What You Need To Know? (Video)

Cyprus Technology

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Prosecution Of Lawyer For Sanctions Offences

Further to our earlier post, the Estonian authorities have decided to prosecute an Estonian lawyer for alleged breaches of sanctions. The Prosecutor's Press Release states that attorney Urmas Simon has been charged...

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Customs Raids And Arrests For Sanctioned Exports In Conjunction With Raids In Portugal And Bulgaria

On Saturday Lithuania's Customs issued a press release announcing raids on a company based in Kaunas, and associated residential premises, with 11 people (employees, company managers, as well as drivers) detained and a dozen tons of equipment (valued at around €2 million) seized.

Lithuania International

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Duane Morris LLP

Cyprus Establishes National Sanctions Implementation Unit: Key Implications For Businesses

Cyprus has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its financial integrity with the launch of the National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU), known in Greek as the Εθνική Μονάδα Εφαρμογής Κυρώσεων (EMEK).

Cyprus International

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Customs Dispute In Italy

Customs dispute in Italy: appeals and legal defense against customs assessments and sanctions. Read more here.

Italy International

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Arnone & Sicomo

Resilient By Design

Italy International

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IR Global

Netherlands – Sanctions Lead To Professional Football Club Being Barred From Dutch Leagues

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

Estonia – Russian Diplomat Expelled, In Part For Sanctions Violations

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Cyprus Establishes A National Sanctions Implementation Unit: What Businesses Need To Know

Cyprus International

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Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

EU Authorized New Sanctions Against Russia

European Union International

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Taylor Wessing PartG mbB

Germany And Bulgaria – Raids At German Manufacturer With Three Charged With Sanctions Offences

Worldwide International

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Duane Morris LLP

Estonia – Sanctioned Russian Timber Enforcement

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

European Union International

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Kinstellar

Malta's Cautious Stance On The Russian Oil Price Cap Reflects A Wiser EU Maritime Strategy

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

The European Union Approves The 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Impact On The Financial Sector

Worldwide International

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Estonia – Sanctioned Russian Timber Enforcement

Estonia's Customs has issued information on its current enforcement activity in relation to sanctioned Russian timber.

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

July 2025 – On July 18, the European Council adopted its 18th sanctions package to be imposed on Russia for its continued war in Ukraine.

European Union International

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Kinstellar

Malta's Cautious Stance On The Russian Oil Price Cap Reflects A Wiser EU Maritime Strategy

The EU's proposed new oil price cap on Russian exports has reignited a familiar tension between sanction enforcement and maritime competitiveness.

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

The European Union Approves The 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Impact On The Financial Sector

On July 18, 2025, the Council of the European Union approved the 18th sanctions package against Russia, strengthening efforts to limit Russia's ability to continue...

Worldwide International

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

EU Adopts 18th Package Of Restrictive Measures Against Russia

European Union International

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Arendt & Medernach

EU Sanctions Against Russia Don't Go On Holiday

On 18 July 2025, the European Union (EU) adopted its anticipated 18th package of sanctions against Russia. The 18th package will particularly impact the energy, banking, and military sectors, as well as trade with the EU.

European Union International

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

FATF Report June 2025: Complex Proliferation Financing And Sanctions Evasion

In June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published a detailed report examining the evolving threat of complex proliferation financing (PF) and sanctions evasion schemes.

Cyprus International

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

EU Sanctions: Advocate General Issues Opinion On Notion Of "Control"

The question arose in the context of sanctions imposed against Belarus under Regulation (EC) 765/2006.

European Union International

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Cassidy Levy Kent

Germany – 5 Year Sentence For And Confiscation Of C. €5m For Sanctioned Cars Exports To Russia

As first reported in Global Sanctions, and as per a press release by German Customs, the Marburg Regional Court on 8 July has sentenced...

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Spain – Investigation Into Alleged Imports Of Sanctioned Russian Birch

Spain International

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Duane Morris LLP

Greece -Investigation Into Alleged Imports Of Sanctioned Russian Birch

Greece International

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Duane Morris LLP

Two Sanctions Judgments: I) Individual Given 3 Years Prison Sentence; And Ii) Confiscation Of €1m In Unlawful Profits

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

Investigation Commenced Into Helsinki Logistics Company For Sanctioned Exports To Russia

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Fines And Prosecutions For Sanctions Violations

Malta International

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Duane Morris LLP

Arrests And Raids In Sanctions Investigation Into Alleged Supplier To The "Shadow Fleet"

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

91 Proceedings To Confiscate The "Proceeds Of Crime" Arising From EU Sanctions Breaches

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Financial Services Regulator Fines Bank €600,000 For Sanctions Compliance Failings

France International

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Duane Morris LLP

Spain – Sanctions-related Investigation Into Origins Of Imported Diesel

Spain International

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Duane Morris LLP

The EU's 17th Sanctions Package And Finland's National Implementation Of The Sanctions Criminalisation Offences Directive

Finland International

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Seizures Against Iranian Company Associated With Russia

European Union International

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Duane Morris LLP

Customs Investigation Into Suspected Electronics Exports To Russia

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Czechia – Investigations Announced Into 12 Companies Suspected Of Sanctioned Exports To Russia

Worldwide International

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Duane Morris LLP

EU Sanctions Helpdesk - New Service To Support European SMEs In Complying With Sanctions

European Union International

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Court Judgments Reveal Ongoing Russian Sanctions Investigations For Breaches Of Bank Deposit Cap

Portugal International

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Duane Morris LLP

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