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A ban is a restriction imposed by authorities or society on certain actions, products, services or behaviors. It may be imposed for various reasons, such as to ensure safety, protect the environment, improve public health, maintain order, etc. Prohibitions can be temporary or permanent, and their purpose can be either to prevent negative consequences or to encourage desirable behavior.

  • Oman bans poultry and livestock imports from Portugal and Egypt to ensure veterinary safety
    Reasons for the bans The decision to impose temporary restrictions was made based on recommendations from the country's competent veterinary authorities. It complies with the requirements of the Veterinary Quarantine Law (Royal Decree 45/2004), which regulates animal health and food safety. It is important to note that such measures are standard international practice for preventing the spread of ...
  • Jakarta authorities plan to ban the sale of dog and cat meat.
    The governor of Indonesia's capital, Pramodjo Anung Wibowo, announced plans to ban the sale of dog and cat meat for human consumption. The decision was announced after a meeting with representatives of the animal rights organization Dog.MEAT Free Indonesia (DMFI), writes Antara. The governor explained that this ban will be part of measures to curb the spread of rabies in the city. A special gubern...
  • EUobserver has learned that Hungary has stopped defending Russian gas imports.
    Hungary did not object to the ban on Russian LNG imports . Meanwhile, Austria and Slovakia have expressed reservations about the 19th sanctions package, seeking legal exemptions and support for their national interests.Hungary has not criticized the proposal to ban imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) as part of the upcoming 19th round of sanctions against Russia, EUobserver reports, cit...
  • The European Parliament has backed a ban on calling meat-free food burgers and steaks.
    Words associated with meat products are to be banned from the names of plant-based vegetarian products. Members of the European Parliament voted in favor of this decision, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). The ban could include terms like "vegan burger" or "plant-based steak." According to dataREUTERS , 355 lawmakers supported the proposal, while 247 voted against the ban. "This isn't a sau...
  • The EU has proposed sanctions against three companies over "false flagging."
    The EU has proposed adding three companies to its blacklists under the 19th round of sanctions. The EU believes these organizations provide false registration documents under various flags to sanctioned vessels.The European Union has proposed adding three companies to the blacklists as part of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which, according to Brussels, supply tankers with fake regi...
  • The United States has disclosed the share of nuclear reactor fuel supplied by Russia.
    In 2024 , Russia remained the largest supplier of fuel for US nuclear reactors , accounting for 20% of deliveries. The US had previously expressed doubts about completely abandoning Russian uranium until the conflict in Ukraine was resolved. Russia retained its status as the largest supplier of fuel for nuclear reactors in the United States by the end of 2......
  • Hungary has calculated the losses due to its refusal to buy Russian gas.
    Hungary could lose $10 billion due to its refusal to rely on Russian gas. The Prime Minister's chief of staff stated that the energy embargo planned for the end of 2027 poses a threat to Hungary. Gergely HuyásThe refusal to use Russian gas under the plan developed by the European Commission will cost Hungary 4% of GDP, said the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, Gergely Gulyas, at a government brief...
  • How will online commerce be regulated in Belarus? The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade proposed discussing a draft decree. 
    September 19, Minsk . The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade has submitted a draft decree on improving consumer market regulation for public discussion, BelTA reports, citing [the source]. The draft decree proposes granting online platform owners the right to provide services in Belarus only after their details are included in the Trade Register. Owners of foreign online platforms will ...
  • Reuters has learned of the European Commission's proposal for a precise date for banning Russian LNG.
    As part of the new sanctions package, the European Commission will propose accelerating the ban on LNG imports from Russia by one year and introducing it by January 1, 2027, writesREUTERS has previously written about similar plans.BLOOMBERG . The US wants to replace Russian fuel in EU imports. As part of the 19th sanctions package against Russia, the European Commission will propose accelerating t...
  • The Philippines has lifted its ban on imports of Russian chicken.
    This decision follows the Philippines' Department of Agriculture's recognition of Russia's regionalization system for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The National Poultry Union of the Philippines noted the high level of veterinary control in Russia, which reduces health risks. Russian exporters are showing interest in the Philippine market, given the country's rapidly growing young popul...
  • Putin extended counter-sanctions for two years
    Putin extended the ban on the import and export of certain products and raw materials from Russia, according to a government-approved list, including agricultural machinery, until the end of 2027. The measures affect legal entities from "unfriendly countries." Vladimir Putin President Vladimir Putin extended the restrictive measures on foreign trade, introduced by decree in March 2......
  • The US will maintain a ban on Mexican cattle exports until 2026.
    Live cattle exports from Mexico to the United States face uncertain prospects. According to experts and agricultural sector leaders, the ban imposed by US health authorities could last until 2026, directly affecting domestic producers. What do USDA forecasts say? Juan Antonio Hinojosa, a risk management consultant at Stonex Financial, explained that the latest data from the United States Departmen...
  • A search was conducted at the office of a trader suspected of trading gold from Russia.
    Last week, Swiss authorities raided the office of Open Mineral AG, a trader in the canton of Zug. Investigators are looking into possible sanctions violations related to Russian gold trading.Swiss authorities have raided the office of metals trader Open Mineral AG as part of an investigation into possible sanctions violations and the trading of Russian gold, according to reports.BLOOMBERG citing s...
  • EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia, Makes Two Exceptions
    The EU will remove one individual and one deceased person from the sanctions list. Who they are is not yet disclosed. Otherwise, the sanctions have been extended for another six monthsThe EU Council has extended the personal sanctions against Russians imposed after the start of the military operation in Ukraine for six months, until March 15 next year, according to a statement on its website. “As ...
  • DPA learns of Germany's plan to tighten Schengen visa issuance to Russians
    Germany wants to achieve a stricter visa regime for Russians as part of a new sanctions package, DPA writes. The document prepared by Berlin contains a demand for the European Commission to fully implement the 2022 recommendationsAs part of the new EU sanctions package, the German government intends to seek restrictions on the issuance of visas to Russian citizens for travel to Schengen countries,...
  • LETA has learned about Latvia's plan to impose its own sanctions against Russian companies.
    The Latvian authorities explain the sanctions against individuals and companies associated with the Russian special operation by citing national security threats posed by Russia. Putin has repeatedly stated that Moscow has no intention of attacking NATO countries.Latvian authorities plan to impose national sanctions against individuals and companies associated with the special military operation i...
  • Aeroflot Completes Insurance Settlement for 17 Aircraft
    Aeroflot has cleared 17 aircraft of double registration, and plans to complete insurance settlements for another 19 aircraft by the end of the year. The airline is financing the transactions through bond loans totaling 86.9 billion rubles.Aeroflot has completed insurance settlements on 17 aircraft and plans to “clean up” another 19 aircraft in its fleet by the end of the year, the airline’s CEO Se...
  • The EU court has denied the Russian sailing ship's request to lift sanctions.
    The captain and owner of the sailing vessel "Shtandart" attempted to challenge EU sanctions to gain entry to European ports, but were denied. Several cases of vessels being denied entry to EU ports were reported last year.The General Court of the European Union has refused to accept the claim filed by the captain and owner of the sailing frigate Shtandart (a replica of a historic frigate from the ...
  • LetterOne failed to pay approximately $300 million to Aven and Fridman due to sanctions.
    LetterOne froze approximately $300 million in dividends it was unable to pay to Aven and Fridman due to sanctions. Mikhail FridmanInvestment group LetterOne has deferred approximately $300 million in unpaid dividends after Western sanctions prevented it from paying them to Russian bankers Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, the Financial Times (FT) reported. LetterOne, whose assets include retailer Hol...
  • Problems with export of chicken feet from Tatarstan to China continue due to new requirements
    Although the Russians are eager to regain access to the Chinese market, new sanitary requirements complicate the certification process. As a result, exports remain banned for now, and returning to the market will require significant effort and time. Expert assessment suggests that the outcome depends on the successful actions of Rosselkhoznadzor and the willingness of laboratories to undergo the n...
  • What is the fine for smoking or drinking alcohol in public?
    In what cases can you be held liable for smoking and drinking alcohol in public places? Inessa Lovyagina with you, let's figure it out. You should know that smoking tobacco products and drinking alcohol are prohibited in public places in Belarus. Administrative liability is provided for this. The smoking ban applies to cafes, restaurants, playgrounds, public transport (including the metro), and tr...
  • Sustainable growth of Kazakhstan's meat exports: new horizons for the agro-industrial complex
    Livestock: Facts and Figures According to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan , the cattle population in the country reached 8.8 million head, an 8.3% increase compared to the same period last year. This includes 4.5 million cows, an increase of 16.3%. In the first six months of this year, 2.7 million calves were born, an increase of 17.5% compared to last year. In addition, ...
  • Bloomberg found similarities between Trump's tariffs and China's measures against other countries.
    China has resorted to economic coercion against other countries—now Trump is effectively implementing the same policy. India, which the US sought to use as a counterweight to China in Asia, has come under attack . The tariffs that US President Donald Trump is imposing on other countries are a tool similar to China's methods of economic coercion , writesBLOOMBERG . The West previously disdained Bei...
  • Bulgaria imposes temporary ban on movement of sheep and goats due to worsening epizootic situation
    The main reason for this decision was the incidence of diseases that threaten the health of these animals, which could lead to significant economic losses for farmers and the agricultural sector. Of particular concern arebrucellosis , leukemia and various viral infections that can lead to massive losses of livestock. Despite the strict measures, there are exceptions. The movement of sheep and goat...
  • Urals oil discount hits three-year low after EU sanctions
    RussianUrals oil is currently trading at a minimal discount to benchmark grades since the start of the war in Ukraine — $11.45 per barrel. This indicates that the new European sanctions are having a weak impact on the market, writesBLOOMBERG Russian Urals crude has been trading at a minimal discount to benchmark prices since the start of the special operation in Ukraine. This suggests that new Eur...
  • Politico Learns of New Obstacle to EU Sanctions Against Russia
    Malta's position on the price ceiling for Russian energy is currently preventing the approval of the EU's 18th package of sanctions against Russia, Politico reports. The countries will meet again tomorrow to discuss the sanctionsA new obstacle has emerged on the way to the adoption of a new package of sanctions by the European Union ( EU ) against Russia: Malta, which has spoken out against limiti...
  • Moratorium: How temporary restrictions affect business, politics, and life
    Content: What is a moratorium in simple terms? Why are moratoriums introduced? Moratorium on business inspections Moratorium on bankruptcy Moratorium on the death penalty in Russia Moratorium on attacks on energy facilities What is important to know about moratoriums What is a moratorium in simple terms?A moratorium (from the late Latin moratorius, meaning "slowing") is a temporary suspension or p...
  • Two dairy companies from Azerbaijan refused to work with Russia.
    The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance ( Rosselkhoznadzor ) has imposed a ban on the import of all types of dairy products from two Azerbaijani producers into Russia, the agency's press service reported. The Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency previously contacted Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) with information that two Azerbai...
  • Zelensky imposed sanctions on five Chinese companies over UAV parts.
    Volodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against five Chinese companies . The decree was published on the website of the Ukrainian President's Office. The sanctions targeted Central Asia Silk Road International Trade, Suzhou Ecod Precision Manufacturing, Shenzhen Royo Technology, Shenzhen Jinduobang Technology, and Ningbo BLIN Machinery. "Sanctions have been imp...
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture will phase out its ban on live cattle imports from Mexico.
    11 мая Министерство сельского хозяйства США (USDA) приостановило импорт живого крупного рогатого скота, бизонов и лошадей из Мексики в США из-за угрозы быстрого распространения на север мясной мухи Нового Света (NWS). В течение июня эксперты Службы инспекции здоровья животных и растений (APHIS) Министерства сельского хозяйства США проводили на местах оценку мер реагирования Национальной службы охр...