Tag #Corruption

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Renfe Officials Secure Job for Minister's Friend in 12 Hours

On February 17, 2020, high-ranking officials at Renfe intervened to secure employment for Claudia Montes, a friend of Minister José Luis Ábalos, within 12 hours, despite a pending dismissal; this involved multiple high-level calls and ultimately secured her desired position.

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Praise over Criticism: Systemic Impact of Flattery on Power

The article uses the example of bullfighter Roca Rey's supportive entourage to illustrate how praise and flattery influence decision-making in various sectors, from politics to business, highlighting the negative consequences of prioritizing praise over constructive criticism.

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56% Bias Score

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Bribery Conceals Akhtala Mining Combine's River Pollution

The director of Akhtala Mining Combine, through an employee, bribed a Nature Protection and Mining Inspectorate employee to replace genuine Debed River water samples with falsified ones, resulting in a misleading report on water quality; all three are now facing charges.

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48% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
smh.com.au
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ICAC Investigates NSW School Building Contract Corruption Allegations

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating allegations of corruption against former Schools Infrastructure NSW chief executive Anthony Manning and other staff, focusing on a $39 million contract awarded to APP that was later cancelled, raising concerns about procuremen...

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56% Bias Score

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Senegal Arrests 262 in Corruption Probes, Recovers Millions

Between September 2024 and April 2025, Senegalese authorities arrested 262 individuals and recovered €22.8 million in two separate investigations into financial crimes, one related to general corruption and another involving a €1.5 billion COVID-19 relief fund, implicating five former ministers.

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Beşiktaş Municipality Officials Face Arrest in Corruption Probe

In a crackdown on a suspected criminal organization within Beşiktaş Municipality, 12 officials, including Deputy Mayor Ali Rıza Yılmaz, were sent to court; six face arrest, six face judicial supervision, following an investigation into alleged bribery and tender manipulation.

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40% Bias Score

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South African Official's Visit to Fugitive Pastor Sparks Outrage

Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe party, visited Shepherd Bushiri, a self-proclaimed pastor facing extradition from Malawi on fraud and rape charges, prompting widespread condemnation from the South African government and his own party.

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Lee Wins Oakland Mayoral Election After Predecessor's Recall

Barbara Lee won Oakland's mayoral election on Friday with 52 percent of the vote, succeeding Sheng Thao who was recalled after an FBI bribery investigation; Lee's platform focuses on crime, homelessness and increasing the police force.

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52% Bias Score

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Jansa Acquitted in Slovenian Corruption Case, Prosecution to Appeal

Slovenia's former Prime Minister Janez Jansa was acquitted of corruption charges related to land and property transactions in Ljubljana, despite facing a two-year prison sentence; the prosecution will appeal.

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40% Bias Score

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Armenian Court Upholds Asset Seizure Law with Clarifications

Armenia's Constitutional Court upheld a law allowing seizure of assets acquired by officials after their appointment or linked to crimes, clarifying ambiguities but leaving some questions unanswered after a two-year review.

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52% Bias Score

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Bulgaria's Democratic Struggle: Balancing EU Values with Authoritarian Allure

Daniel Smilov's commentary examines the ongoing struggle between democratic values and the 'might makes right' philosophy in Bulgarian politics, emphasizing the influence of external actors like the EU and US, and the precarious balance between pro-EU sentiment and the appeal of authoritarian leader...

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nos.nl
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Slovenian Ex-PM Jansa Acquitted in Corruption Case; Prosecutors to Appeal

Former Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa was acquitted of corruption charges in Celje, Slovenia, following accusations of bribery and abuse of power related to a land and property deal; prosecutors plan to appeal the decision, which sparked celebrations among Jansa's supporters who believe the ca...

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