Second Additional Protocol implementation advances through legislative support from CyberSEE Project and Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action in Kosovo*
From 29 to 30 September 2026, the CyberSEE joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe alongside the CYBERKOP Action of the Octopus Project, supported the Ministry of Justice of Kosovo in the organisation of a two-day workshop in Pristina to support the promotion and...
From fake news to strategic action: CyberSEE and CyberEast+ joined forces for training law enforcement and cybersecurity experts from Western Balkans, Türkiye, Moldova and Ukraine
From 29 to 30 September 2026, the CyberSEE and CyberEast+ joint projects of the European Union and the Council of Europe, in co-operation with the Western Balkans Cyber Capacity Centre (WB3C), organised a regional workshop on strategies to combat disinformation, at the WB3C premises, in...
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
Octopus Conference 2026: Two more weeks to go until the global cybercrime community meets in Strasbourg. Livestreamed sessions available
The Octopus Conference organised by the Council of Europe every 12 to 18 months constitutes one of the biggest and finest platforms of exchange in cybercrime and electronic evidence, gathering experts from more than 100 countries, international organisations, private sector and academia. Looking...
CyberEast+ and CyberUA: Ukrainian critical infrastructure representatives and service providers enhanced their knowledge on procedures for collection and handling of e-evidence
CyberEast+, a joint project of the European Union and of the Council of Europe, together with CyberUA, a project of the Council of Europe, funded under the Action Plan for Ukraine for 2023-2026, organised on 22 and 23 September 2026 the second co-operation workshop with critical infrastructure...
Cybercrime Briefing highlights impact on citizens and role of Budapest Convention and Second Additional Protocol
A Cybercrime Briefing for Permanent Representations and Permanent Observers to the Council of Europe was held on 17 September 2026 to discuss the practical impact of cybercrime on citizens and the continued relevance of the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention). The discussions focused...
Seychelles becomes the 83rd Party to the Convention on Cybercrime
On 17 September 2026, the Republic of Seychelles acceded to the Convention on Cybercrime (ETS 185). With Seychelles' accession, 83 States are now Parties, two have signed it and 12 have been invited to accede to the Convention. The Convention will enter into force for Seychelles on 1 January 2027.
GLACY-e: Second group of Brazilian judges strengthens knowledge and expertise on cybercrime and electronic evidence
A second group of Brazilian judges has completed the introductory course on cybercrime and electronic evidence, held in Rio de Janeiro from 23 to 25 September 2026 with the support of the Council of Europe’s GLACY-e project, co-financed by the European Union and the Council of Europe. The course...
CyberEast+: Azerbaijani authorities stepped further and finalised the Standard Operating Procedures for co-operation between cybersecurity and law enforcement representatives
A two-day Forum dedicated to enhancing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for co-operation between Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) and law enforcement agencies convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 15 to 16 September 2026. The event was supported by the CyberEast+, a joint...
Seventh Underground Economy Conference convenes at Council of Europe’s headquarters: advancing global co-operation against cybercrime
From 7 to 10 September 2026, the Council of Europe, together with Team Cymru, its longstanding partner, co-organised the seventh edition of the Underground Economy Conference in Strasbourg, France. Building on its role as a global hub for law enforcement, cybersecurity professionals, private...
CyberEast+: Armenian counterparts updated and finalised the Standard Operating Procedures for co-operation between cybersecurity and law enforcement representatives
A two-day Forum dedicated to enhancing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for co-operation between Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) and law enforcement agencies convened in Yerevan, Armenia, from 3 to 4 September 2026. The event was supported by the CyberEast+, a joint project...
GLACY-e and CyberSPEX: 11th INTERPOL Americas Working Group on cybercrime strengthens regional and operational co-operation
The 11th Meeting of the INTERPOL Americas Working Group of Heads of Cybercrime Units took place from 31 August to 4 September 2026 in Asunción, Paraguay, bringing together 70 representatives from 19 countries across the Americas and 13 representatives from public and private organisations to...
GLACY-e and CyberSPEX projects: Mexican criminal justice experts strengthen cybercrime and e-evidence skills through training and practical tools
From 2 to 4 September 2026, the Council of Europe, in collaboration with the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the State of Querétaro, Mexico, organised an introductory course on cybercrime and electronic evidence. The training, developed within the framework of the GLACY-e and CyberSPEX projects,...
GLACY-e and CyberSPEX: Asian hub countries meet in Bucharest to consolidate their regional roles and discuss the Second Additional Protocol with EU member states
From 17 to 19 August 2026, the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) convened a three-day regional meeting in Bucharest, bringing together the two Asian hub countries of the GLACY-e project - the Philippines and Sri Lanka. Organised jointly under the GLACY-e and CyberSPEX...
CyberSEE and CyberSPEX joined CyberSea Festival 2026 to advance cyber resilience and international co-operation against cybercrime
From 28 to 30 July 2026, the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) through the CyberSEE and CyberSPEX projects, took part in the CyberSea Festival 2026 organised in Mamaia, Romania by Women4Cyber Romania, in co-operation with the Council of Europe, the National Directorate...
GLACY-e and Octopus Project: Uruguay advances the Criminal Procedure Code reform for strengthening the electronic evidence framework
On 21 July 2026, the GLACY-e joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe contributed to the session of the Commission for Constitution and Legislation of the Uruguayan Senate, where legislators debated a landmark reform of the country's Criminal Procedure Code incorporating new...
Deadline: 11 August 2026 at 16h00 Kyiv time (GMT+3)
Call for Tenders: provision of specialised IT software services for Ukraine
The Council of Europe is currently implementing the CyberUA project, on strengthening capacities on electronic evidence of war crimes and gross human rights violations in Ukraine. The project is implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe's Action Plan for Ukraine for 2023-2026 and...
CyberEast+ and CyberUA: Ukrainian law enforcement authorities and the Verkhovna Rada assessed the improvements to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, in line with international standards
The development and adoption of legislation improving the procedures related to the collection and use of electronic evidence in criminal proceedings remains a priority for Ukraine. Such reforms are required, to allow Ukrainian authorities to access electronic evidence and to ensure their...
CyberSEE Project and Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action: The Western Balkans Working Group on Digital Assets Investigation advances investigation skills with its second regional workshop in Budva
The CyberSEE project in co-operation with the CEPOL Western Balkans Partnership against Crime and Terrorism (WB PaCT) project enhanced the investigative capacities through the organisation of the Western Balkans Working Group on Digital Asset Investigations, in Budva, Montenegro, from 29 June to...
Octopus Project: Cyberviolence Resource tool on domestic legislation on cyberviolence worldwide was launched
Under the Cyberviolence Resource a new web page on domestic legislation on cyberviolence was launched. This webpage gathers over 1600 entries reflecting responses to a questionnaire adopted by the Cybercrime Convention Committee (T-CY) during its 32nd Plenary meeting and shared with members and...
GLACY-e supports international dialogue on cybercrime and scam centres at EU Crime Fighting Week 2026
The GLACY-e project, a joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe, contributed to the EU Crime Fighting Week 2026 in Brussels, organised under the EU Global Threats Programme. The event brought together a diverse audience from both private and private sector, to exchange on...