Tag #Corruption

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Andalusian Judge Investigates €242 Million in Emergency Health Contracts

A judge in Andalusia is investigating €242 million in emergency health contracts awarded by the regional government (PP) between 2021 and 2023, scrutinizing whether these contracts had legal and budgetary coverage and if the 2020 change in spending controls influenced their approval.

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32% Bias Score

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Mahama Seeks Ghana Presidency Amidst Economic Crisis

Former Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama is running for president again, citing Ghana's current economic crisis as his main campaign point, despite facing past accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement during his 2012-2017 presidency.

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32% Bias Score

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Corruption Cripples North Macedonia's Progress

Corruption remains a critical issue in North Macedonia, hindering public services, Euro-integration, and development; stakeholders call for increased accountability, resources, and a unified approach to combat it.

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36% Bias Score

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Spanish Minister to Review Public Works Contracts Amidst Bribery Accusations

Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente will review public works contracts from his predecessor, José Luis Ábalos, following accusations of pre-allocation for bribes; however, he questions the evidence's validity.

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36% Bias Score

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Belgian Investigation into Former EU Commissioner Reynders for Lottery Money Laundering

Former Belgian Finance Minister and European Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation in Belgium for alleged money laundering through the National Lottery, a scheme reportedly spanning from 2007 to at least last year, prompting searches and police questioning.

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48% Bias Score

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Biden Pardons Son Amid Influence Peddling Allegations

President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Tuesday, prompting widespread criticism for potentially shielding Hunter from prosecution related to alleged influence-peddling schemes dating back to 2014, though he may still face Congressional inquiry.

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56% Bias Score

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Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide

Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.

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40% Bias Score

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Turkey's "Newborn Babies Gang" Case: Court Extends Detentions, Chamber Demands Systemic Reform

A Turkish court extended the detention of 22 suspects and ordered the arrest of 7 more in the "Newborn Babies Gang" case, prompting the Istanbul Medical Chamber to criticize the government's healthcare privatization policies and demand systemic reforms.

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44% Bias Score

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Armenian Parliament Erupts in Mutual Accusations of Murder and Corruption

Armenian parliamentarians engaged in a heated exchange today, accusing each other of corruption and murder during the selection process for the Corruption Prevention Committee; opposition MP Levony Kocharyan compared Prime Minister Pashinyan's actions in Nagorno-Karabakh to past incidents, triggerin...

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56% Bias Score

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Ontario Auditor General Condemns Overuse of Minister's Zoning Orders

Ontario's Auditor General criticized the overuse of Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs), citing a 17-fold increase from 2019-2023, resulting in a 46% average increase in rezoned agricultural land values and concerns over lack of assessment and rushed decision-making, exemplified by the Kawartha Downs pr...

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40% Bias Score

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Colombian President Summoned in UNGRD Corruption Scandal

The Colombian Supreme Court summoned President Gustavo Petro to testify in an investigation of a \$20.7 million corruption scandal involving six congresspersons and the UNGRD, potentially hindering the government's efforts to secure international loans due to a lack of quorum in the relevant congres...

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48% Bias Score

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Money Laundering Investigation Launched Against Former EU Justice Commissioner Reynders

Former Belgian Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for money laundering, allegedly using cash to buy lottery tickets and transferring proceeds to his account; Belgian authorities raided his homes on Tuesday following months-long investigation.

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40% Bias Score

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