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US Returns \$52.9 Million in Seized Assets to Fund Nigerian Rural Electrification

The US returned \$52.9 million (€51.6 million) in assets seized from former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to fund rural electrification projects, representing the first repatriation of assets linked to her and highlighting international cooperation against corruption.

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Hungarian Public Opinion Divided on Rogán Sanctions

A Europion poll (Jan 10-12) of 1000 Hungarians aged 16+ found that 74% heard about the US sanctions against Antal Rogán, but only 35% know the details; government supporters show less awareness. The poll also shows disagreement on the reasons for the sanctions, with 51% believing it harms Hungary's ...

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EU Demands Repayment for Unused €35 Million Grammatiko Landfill

The €35 million Grammatiko landfill in Attica, Greece, completed in 2019, remains unused, resulting in the EU demanding the return of its €11 million contribution; recent theft highlights security concerns.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis

The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...

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Ghana to Investigate Controversial $400 Million National Cathedral Project

Ghana's new President, John Mahama, will investigate the controversial $400 million national cathedral project, which has already spent $58 million of taxpayer money despite stalled progress amid Ghana's economic crisis.

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Reduced Inequality
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US Sanctions Target Top Hungarian Official for Corruption

The United States imposed sanctions on Antal Rogán, head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's office, on January 7, 2025, under the Global Magnitsky Act for alleged corruption and human rights abuses, freezing his US assets and barring him from entry; this action is viewed by Hungary as politi...

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Sarkozy Denies Libyan Funding in 2007 Campaign Trial

Nicolas Sarkozy denied receiving Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign during his trial in Paris, citing widespread domestic support and numerous campaign contributions, while the trial examines allegations of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's involvement in exchange for political favors...

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Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown

Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...

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Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Crackdown

On Monday, Turkish authorities arrested Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat and 46 others in Istanbul for alleged bid-rigging and links to a criminal organization, part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures since 2019, impacting Turkey's political landscape.

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Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis

The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to intensify the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, amidst high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages in the country.

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Illegal Transfer of Kyiv Botanical Garden Land for Development

Kyiv's National Botanical Garden land was illegally transferred for residential development, violating Ukrainian law; the garden received UAH 2.6 million from the developer despite a six-year delay in construction due to the land's protected status.

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Life on Land
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Sevilla Airport Taxi Group's Two-Decade Reign of Terror

A group of 200 Sevilla airport taxi drivers, operating as a criminal organization for over two decades, have been implicated in espionage, assaults, and intimidation tactics to maintain an illegal monopoly; despite multiple investigations and a 2002 court ruling against their practices, the Seville ...

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