Colombian government updated the list of officials authorized to issue apostilles

The Colombian government has given the authority to certify documents within the Office for the Coordination of Apostille and Legalization to the Ambassador in Charge and Head of Operations. The relevant changes are posted on the official portal of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

Andorra updates list of officials authorized to issue apostilles

The Andorran authorities have given the right to apostille documents to the General Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Director of International Legal Affairs and Human Resources. The corresponding changes are posted on the official portal of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

Apostille Convention Enters into Force for Bangladesh

On March 30, 2025, the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (commonly known as the Apostille Convention) entered into force for Bangladesh. This was reported by the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

In Sevastopol, preparations are underway to officially gather all notarial documents from the Ukrainian era in one place

The authorities of Sevastopol plan to collect all notarial documents issued before the events of 2014 in a single archive. This was reported by the media outlet Forpost. It is believed that this experience could be useful for all "new regions."

Ireland set to reform limited partnership register rules

The Irish government has drafted legislation that will replace the current Limited Liability Partnership Act 1907 and the Registration of Business Names Act 1963 when it comes into force. It will expand the registrar's powers and introduce additional reporting and disclosure requirements, Irish Legal News reports.

The mayor of Moscow has allowed notaries to return to work

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin excluded notarial offices from the list of organizations that are prohibited from working until the end of April due to the spread of coronavirus.

EU expands blacklist of tax havens

The Council of the European Union has expanded its "blacklist" of countries that do not cooperate in tax information exchange.

Russia passes new law on the manufacturing of organic food

In Russia, a new law on organic food has been passed. The new regulations aim to ensure the quality of the products and to inform consumers comprehensively.

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