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Supporting Cyprus in building the operational capacity of its new Asset Management Office
From 6 to 8 October 2026, the Department of Insolvency completed a three-day capacity building training in Nicosia, marking a decisive step in preparing its officials to fulfil their new role as the designated Asset Management Office (AMO) in Cyprus. Through the programme that covered the full...
Supporting Cyprus in establishing a framework for interagency cooperation on management of seized and confiscated assets
On 5 October 2026, key Cypriot institutions gathered in Nicosia to lay the groundwork for effective interagency cooperation in the management of seized and confiscated assets. The event served as a platform to raise awareness of the key stakeholders on the Department of Insolvency's new role as...
Online gambling operators in Ukraine are better prepared to detect and report financial crimes
The gambling sector, particularly online gambling, can be misused to launder the proceeds of crime. It is therefore important that gambling operators take adequate measures to prevent such attempts, detect them in time and report them. Representatives of Ukrainian online gambling operators and...
Following the money one step further: investigators, prosecutors, and judges from the Republic of Moldova discuss stand-alone money laundering
Money laundering is constantly evolving. It is no longer only about cash, offshore accounts or complex networks of shell companies. Criminal proceeds can nowadays be moved in seconds around the globe and disguised using new technologies, including crypto-assets. As criminal methods and tools...
Council of Europe promotes dialogue with the private sector on whistleblowing and protection safeguards
The Council of Europe, in collaboration with Albania’s High Inspectorate of Declaration and Audit of Assets and Conflict of Interest (HIDAACI), held a roundtable bringing together businesses and business associations to discuss whistleblowing and safeguards for whistleblowers. The event focused...
New national framework aims to strengthen governance and prevent corruption in Tunisia
On 25 September 2026, a conference was held in Tunis to launch the new National Governance Framework (RNG) and mark the official start of its dissemination, in partnership with the General Directorate for Governance and Corruption Prevention (DGGPC), within the Presidency of the Government. The...
Steering Committee reviews progress and priorities for the “Countering Money Laundering in Albania” project
The second Steering Committee meeting of the Countering Money Laundering in Albania (CMLA) project brought together representatives of the Council of Europe, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and key Albanian partner institutions. The meeting reviewed progress achieved over...
Council of Europe discusses key steps towards regulating lobbying activities
On 24 September 2026, the Council of Europe Office in Pristina hosted a targeted roundtable discussion titled "Towards lobbying regulation: findings, regional lessons, and next steps". The event brought together key stakeholders in Pristina with the aim of presenting the findings and...
Following the money after conviction: strengthening asset recovery in Moldova
Across Europe, criminal asset recovery is gaining renewed attention. On 15 May 2026, the Council of Europe adopted in Chișinău a new Additional Protocol to the Warsaw Convention, extending asset recovery tools and strengthening international co-operation. At European Union level, the Directive...
Law-enforcement practitioners from Council of Europe member States exchange strategies to investigate money laundering and terrorist financing involving crypto-assets
Crypto-assets and decentralised finance (DeFi) are transforming the financial system – but they are also creating new opportunities for criminals. Crypto-assets can be used to conceal criminal proceeds, transfer funds rapidly across borders and support transnational criminal networks. Their...
Council of Europe supports Albania’s efforts to strengthen lobbying framework with new implementing by-laws
The Council of Europe, together with the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Personal Data Protection, organised an event to present the implementing by-laws under Albania’s Law on Lobbying and discuss the next steps towards their implementation. The event brought together...
Auditors strengthen their knowledge in the fight against financial crime
Money laundering and terrorist financing pose significant risks to the stability of the financial system and the wider economy. These activities can have serious consequences for businesses, communities and individuals. Preventing and detecting them requires the combined efforts of many...
Strengthening integrity in Ukraine: Council of Europe trains civil servants on corruption prevention
More than 40 civil servants in Ukraine have started a Council of Europe course on Corruption Prevention, implemented in co-operation with the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP). The initiative contributes to strengthening integrity in public service and enhancing the capacity of...
The Council of Europe supports the improvement of lobbying standards in Ukraine
Ukraine has taken stock of the first year of its lobbying legislation with national authorities, practitioners and international partners. The progress made during the first year of implementation of Ukraine’s lobbying legislation was reviewed at the event “Lobbying in Ukraine: Initial Results...
As Moldova prepares to regulate crypto-assets, authorities build the tools for effective supervision
Crypto-assets have grown rapidly in recent years, offering new ways to transfer and store value, but also new opportunities for criminals to move illicit funds across borders quickly and with relative anonymity. Without proper oversight, the sector can become an attractive gap for money...
Albanian institutions build capacity to assess corruption risks in the education sector
The Albanian institutions enhanced their ability to identify corruption risks in the pre-university education sector, following the revision and sector-specific adaptation of Albania’s corruption risk assessment methodology. The updated methodology, developed with the support of the Action...
The Council of Europe supports corruption risk assessment in Ukraine
The Council of Europe has delivered a presentation of its Corruption Risk Mapping Methodology to the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), Ukraine’s central authority for the strategic assessment of corruption risks, during an online meeting on 16 July 2026. The session brought...
Law enforcement, judiciary and other professionals in Azerbaijan explore effective approaches to financial investigations
Financial crime is not a victimless crime as behind every such crime are people whose lives, businesses, and trust may be affected. This is why financial investigations are not just about following the money — they are about protecting individuals and communities. When authorities effectively...
The Council of Europe supports Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Efforts with OSINT workshop
The Council of Europe is supporting Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts to strengthen investigative skills of key anti-corruption institutions in using open-source intelligence (OSINT). The Council of Europe convened a workshop focused on the practical use of Open-source Intelligence (OSINT) for...
Prosecutors from across Europe meet in Yerevan to advance asset recovery and victim-centred justice
Recovering illegally acquired assets and strengthening the place of victims in criminal justice were at the centre of a high-level international conference held in Yerevan on 1-2 July 2026, within the Armenian Platform of the European Prosecutors' Dialogue. Established following the successful...