FIU Latvia improves access to sanctions information with redesigned website now available in English

The website is designed to serve as a single, reliable and user-friendly source of information on the implementation of sanctions in Latvia, helping individuals, businesses and public authorities quickly access practical guidance, explanatory materials and other sanctions-related resources.

The redesigned website features an enhanced sanctions search tool, including the ability to find sanctioned persons even when names differ in spelling, for example due to transliteration. It also enables users to upload an Excel template to screen up to 500 persons simultaneously and receive the results by e-mail. In addition, the website offers a modern and more user-friendly interface and a clearer information structure.

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section is regularly updated to provide answers to the most common practical questions regarding the implementation of sanctions.

To help users stay informed, a new "Receive news by email" feature has been introduced, allowing visitors to subscribe to notifications in two categories: sanctions-related news and updates to targeted financial sanctions lists.

Notifications on sanctions list updates include the listing and delisting of persons and entities, as well as changes to their identification information under the United Nations, European Union and Latvian national sanctions lists.

The website provides up-to-date information on sanctioned persons and entities, including those whose funds or economic resources (assets) have been frozen in Latvia. Users can also access legislation, guidelines, explanatory materials, and other information related to the implementation of sanctions.

Access the redesigned website to stay informed about the latest sanctions developments: https://sankcijas.fid.gov.lv.

Since April 2024, FIU Latvia has been the national competent authority for sanctions implementation in Latvia, working with Latvian and international partners to strengthen the effectiveness of sanctions.