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UK lifts sanctions on some Syrian agencies, media outlets

The new authorities in Damascus have made a push for harsh sanctions imposed by western countries on Assad's government to be lifted, with limited success.

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Estonia detains Russian 'shadow fleet'-linked oil tanker near Tallinn

Estonia detained a Russian-linked oil tanker near Tallinn for maritime law violations. The Kiwala, which authorities claim is part of Moscow's "shadow fleet," has already been sanctioned by the EU and other countries.

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Report: European firms risk sanctions breaches with shady transactions

According to a report by the Catholic University of Milan presented to Europol, global markets, real-time transactions and transnational crime are exposing European companies to great risks. Euronews unpicks why.

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Cyprus to adopt FBI recommendations on tackling sanctions evasion

A US team that spent nine months on Cyprus has produced a detailed report outlining specific recommendations and proposals including additional staff training, upgrading high-tech systems and amending existing legislation.

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Business

UK elite law firm fined over €500,000 for Russian sanctions breaches

The firm voluntarily reported the breaches to the OFSI, although the UK's Treasury body said it must remain "steadfast" in its commitment to sanctions.

Canada

Canadian PM Trudeau slams Trump’s tariffs as 'a very dumb thing to do'

US President Donald Trump said he would proceed with planned tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, causing a broad sell-off in US stock markets.

Bangladesh

Euroviews. If Europe could sanction Putin, it can do the same for Bangladesh

It is easy to call for human rights from EU offices in Brussels and Luxembourg, our old, established democracies. In Bangladesh, Yunus is trying to build a new one. We must help him, Muddassar Ahmed writes.

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EU leaders and lawmakers condemn Trump's sanctions against ICC

Several of the bloc's member states expressed their concern and pledged to safeguard the court and those who work there.

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EU agrees on 'step-by-step' roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria

The suspension of EU sanctions will be temporary and contingent upon the progress made by the new Syrian authorities.

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EU is about to suspend sanctions on Syria. How many are in place?

Under Assad, Syria became one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world. After Assad, the EU wants to inject fresh dynamism.

USA

Trump threatens sanctions on Russia if war in Ukraine is not ended

In a lengthy post on his social media platform Truth Social, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose " high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions" on Russia if President Vladimir Putin doesn't make a deal to end his war in Ukraine.

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US sanctions on Orbán ally have 'strengthened' him, Hungary's PM says

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's close ally and minister Antal Rogán was sanctioned by the US Treasury last week for alleged corruption.

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Lift EU sanctions on Syria for 'a very good start', says Syria expert

In ten days, EU foreign affairs ministers will gather in Brussels to discuss relaxing the bloc’s sanctions against Syria. The lifting of sanctions was under consideration since the Islamic militia faction HTS toppled Syria’ former president Bashar al-Assad.

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Exclusive: EU considers lifting oil, gas, transport sanctions on Syria

European countries have been grappling with how to handle new regime following downfall of Bashar al-Assad, with a timeline for lifting sanctions moving onto the agenda.

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US imposes sanctions on Serbia's Russian-owned petrol industry

Serbia's Vučić plans talks with Putin after US sanctions on NIS, demanding Gazprom's exit. The sanctions could impact Serbia's economy and its deal with Moscow.

Hungary

US sanctions Hungarian top official Antal Rogán over corruption claims

Rogán, a top figure in Viktor Orbán's government, is accused of being behind schemes manipulating Hungary's economy.

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Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials

The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations.

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EU sanctions on Georgia coming to the table despite Hungarian veto

Kaja Kallas, the EU's new foreign policy chief, is set to ask member states for a mandate to move forward with sanctions on Georgian officials.

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Will Georgia’s presidential election test its EU ties?

On Saturday, the Georgian parliament will elect a new president, while EU leaders worry that the choice may signal further distancing from the EU.

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Ukraine: New EU sanctions package against Russia 'not enough'

The European Union on Wednesday issued new sanctions against Russia, targeting the "shadow fleet" of tankers. Ukraine’s Presidential advisor and commissioner for sanctions policy says he welcomes the step, but believes pace remains a problem.