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Legal News

Oct 27, 2026

12 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Thailand: BOT Notification 57/2569 brings THB 5m cash deposit checks

Bank of Thailand cash deposit rules: from 1 November 2026, Notification 57/2569 requires source-of-funds checks on branch cash deposits of THB 5 million or more.

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Civil & Contract Law

Oct 27, 2026

10 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Thailand credit-term rule: large buyers must pay SMEs within 45 days

Credit term rules in Thailand: from 2 November 2026, buyers with THB 500m+ Thai revenue must pay SME suppliers within 45 days, or 30 days for farm goods.

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Employment Law

Oct 27, 2026

11 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Egypt minimum wage: Decree 3165/2026 sets 3% raise, 30-day waivers

Minimum wage in Egypt: PM Decree 3165 of 2026 requires the National Wages Council to review the minimum wage at least once a year, set a 3% periodic raise floor and decide waiver requests in 30 days.

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Employment Law

Oct 27, 2026

11 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Greece pay transparency: Law 5316/2026 duties apply from 1 Nov

Pay transparency directive in Greece: Law 5316/2026 requires pay structures, pre-hire pay ranges and pay data from 1 Nov 2026; gap reports from 7 June 2027.

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Civil & Contract Law

Oct 27, 2026

11 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Turkey electronic informed consent: e-Nabız and SMS OTP regulation

Electronic informed consent Turkey: a Ministry of Health regulation in force since 27 October 2026 lets facilities take consent via e-Nabız or the facility's device, confirmed by an SMS OTP, with audit logs carrying a hash value and time stamp.

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Property & Tenancy Law

Oct 27, 2026

12 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Turkey sets non-refundable heritage permit fees under Law 2863

Turkey heritage permit fees under Law 2863: from 27 October 2026, fees are paid in advance, non-refundable and forfeited if not filed within 6 months; holiday-let permits face cancellation if document deficiencies are not cured within 30 days.

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Legal News

Oct 27, 2026

11 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Portugal bus terminals: decree-law sets non-discriminatory access

Portugal bus terminals: decree-law approved 22 October 2026, not yet published, opens road passenger terminals to all operators on non-discriminatory terms.

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Immigration & Visas

Oct 27, 2026

11 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Cyprus asylum: Supreme Court frees Iranian held 12 months

Asylum in Cyprus: the Supreme Court freed an Iranian held 12 months, finding detention unlawful as the state gave no specific evidence of removal steps (Civil Application 190/26, 21 October 2026).

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Legal News

Oct 27, 2026

10 min read

Antonio Fernandez

UAE: DFSA fines ex-COO USD 210,000 and bans him from DIFC

DFSA Dubai fined ex-COO Gary Joseph Peters USD 210,000 and barred him from DIFC financial services for false answers in a compulsory interview (Arts 66, 69).

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Civil & Contract Law

Oct 27, 2026

19 min read

Antonio Fernandez

Cyprus inheritance law: Cap. 195 forced heirship, probate, 2026 guide

Cyprus inheritance law guide: Cap. 195 forced heirship (1/4 or 1/2 disposable portion), EU Regulation 650/2012 choice of law for foreigners, Cap. 189 probate, tax filings and Lands Department fees.

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