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13 October 2026

Public Prosecutor Investigates Berlin’s “Russia House”

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The Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into potential violations of EU sanctions against Russia in connection with the now-closed 'Russia House' cultural center in Berlin. Authorities are examining whether tenants or occupants of the facility may have breached the Foreign Trade and Payments Act through sanctions-related offenses.
Germany Government, Public Sector

Further to our earlier post from 2024, it is now being reported that the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating possible breaches of the EU Russian sanctions relating to the now-closed ‘Russia House’ in Berlin which for many years had served as a cultural centre.

The Prosecutor’s Office is quoted as responding to query by stating that there are “ongoing investigations against unknown persons or tenants of the Russian House for violations of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act“.

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