MEPs demand Cyprus open up over Russia money laundering
MEPs have urged Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades to "correct" the mishandling of a Russia corruption case.
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The Magnitsky Affair
EU Council chief Herman Van Rompuy has called the murder of Russian anti-corruption activist Sergei Magnitsky "emblematic" of all that is wrong in modern Russia.
EUobserver investigative reports
"The Magnitsky Affair" is the latest in a series of EUobserver investigative reports. It looks at what the EU is really willing to do to confront Russian human rights abuses on its doorstep.
About Andrew Rettman
Andrew Rettman writes about foreign relations for EUobserver. He joined the site in 2005 and specialises in Israel, Russia, the EU foreign service and security issues. He was born in Warsaw, Poland.
Sweden declines safe passage to Magnitsky campaigner
Sweden has declined to guarantee the safety of a campaigner for EU sanctions on Russian officials despite Russian threats.
European rights body to debate Magnitsky report
The Council of Europe will on Wednesday debate a damning resolution on the Magnitsky affair, with Russian delegates pledging to attack the text.
EU: Magnitsky verdict is 'disturbing' sign
The EU has said Russia's posthumous conviction of Magnitsky is a "disturbing" sign of lack of rule of law, but remains opposed to sanctions.
Europol joins hunt on EU-Russia money laundering
The EU's joint police body, Europol, is hunting Russian mafia money in EU banks in connection with the alleged murder of Sergei Magnitsky.
Latvia fines bank over Magnitsky money laundering
Latvian authorities have imposed a fine of over €140,000 on an unnamed bank involved in Russian money laundering exposed by the late whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky.
Russian officials: Banned by the US, on holiday in the EU
Russian officials banned from entering the US on accusations of corruption and murder are frequent visitors in EU cities, leaked data shows.
Russia asks Interpol to track Magnitsky campaigner
Russia's request for Interpol to track Bill Browder, a UK-based human rights campaigner, could end his trips to Brussels and other EU capitals.
Russia threatens Ireland with adoption ban
Russia has threatened to impose an adoption ban on EU presidency country Ireland if its MPs pass a tough resolution on Sergei Magnitsky.
Moldova backs away from EU-Russia money laundering probe
The head of Moldova's anti-corruption centre has poured cold water on the prospects of an EU-linked money laundering probe.
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EU audit on Cyprus money laundering - whitewash in the making?
EU-sponsored auditors have begun work in Cyprus. But their track record and the minimalist scope of the survey give cause for concern.
Magnitsky relatives: Russian diplomat lied to EU parliament
The mother and widow of Sergei Magnitsky, a Russian anti-corruption activist who died in prison, have accused a Russian diplomat of lying to the European Parliament about his case.
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EU countries launch joint probe into Magnitsky affair
Sleuths from six EU countries are joining forces to see if millions of euros of Russian mafia money was laundered through their banks.
Time is ripe for EU to hold Russia to account
The time is ripe for the EU to hold Russia to account on its obligations on democracy and rule of law, writes Kristiina Ojuland.
Moldova takes action on EU-Russia money laundering
Moldova has launched criminal proceedings in a money laundering case involving its biggest bank, the Russian mafia and six EU countries.
Cyprus launches probe into Russian mafia money
Cyprus has opened an investigation into evidence that stolen Russian tax money linked to the murder of Sergei Magnitsky was laundered through its banks.
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