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Former Mayor Abarca Receives Additional Prison Sentence for Murder

José Luis Abarca Velázquez, former mayor of Iguala, Guerrero, received an additional prison sentence for ordering the 2013 murder of councilman Justino Carvajal Salgado, adding to his existing 92-year sentence for kidnapping six activists; the case highlights a pattern of violence and corruption dur...

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North Macedonia: Hospital Director Arrested in \$20,000 Bribery Case

In North Macedonia, two individuals, including the acting director of a geriatric hospital nominated by the Alliance for Albanians party, were arrested for allegedly taking a \$20,000 bribe to admit a patient, prompting calls for a transparent investigation and systemic reform.

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Ukraine Legalizes Acquisition of Illegally Obtained Property After 10 Years

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy signed a law allowing good-faith acquirers to keep illegally obtained land and property after a 10-year period, sparking debate among businesses and activists, with concerns over environmental impacts and legal challenges.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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EU Audit Reveals €7.4 Billion in Misreported NGO Funding

The European Court of Auditors found the EU Commission incorrectly disclosed €7.4 billion in funding to NGOs, revealing incomplete information on aid distribution to environmental and climate groups; this fueled a conservative campaign against environmental groups, prompting the EU to take additiona...

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Climate Action
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Panama Audit Reveals $300 Million Loss in Port Concession, Raising Geopolitical Concerns

Panama's comptroller general announced a $300 million loss due to irregularities found in the renewal of a 25-year port concession contract with a Hong Kong company, prompting an investigation and raising geopolitical concerns amid U.S. allegations of Chinese interference.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Púnica Corruption Case: 13 Defendants Admit to Irregularities in €224 Million Contract Scandal

Former Parla mayor José María Fraile and 12 others admitted to irregularities in the Púnica corruption case, involving €224 million in contracts awarded to Cofely, resulting in plea bargains to reduce sentences. The scheme involved bribes and manipulating bidding processes.

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Czech Supreme Court to Rule on Babiš EU Funds Fraud Case

The Czech Supreme Court will decide in June whether opposition leader Andrej Babiš and MEP Jana Nagyová are guilty of EU funds fraud related to Babiš's "Capi hnizdo" property, which received approximately €2 million in EU subsidies; a guilty verdict could bar Babiš from politics.

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Guardia Civil Alleges Payment to Ábalos in Air Europa Bailout

A new Guardia Civil report claims that former Spanish Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos received a €9,800 payment for his role in Air Europa's €475 million bailout, allegedly staying at a villa paid for by the airline. The investigation involves messages suggesting the use of intermediaries and pr...

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Reduced Inequality
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Former Mexican Prosecutor Arrested in Madrid for Corruption

Former Mexican prosecutor Pablo Chapa Bezanilla, responsible for investigating the 1994 assassinations of presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio and PRI secretary-general José Francisco Ruiz Massieu, was arrested in Madrid after fleeing Mexico following accusations of bribery and evidence tampe...

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Greek University Investigation Uncovers 18-Year Fraud

An investigation by Greece's National Transparency Authority revealed that an individual, "K", lacking a required degree, worked as a part-time lecturer and researcher at a Northern Greece university from 2005-2020, facilitated by a relative in a high-ranking position; "K" received payments totaling...

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Quality Education
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Griñán Seeks Acquittal in ERE Case Amidst Potential EU Court Referral

Former Andalusian president José Antonio Griñán seeks immediate acquittal in the ERE corruption case following a partial Constitutional Court ruling, but the Seville High Court is considering referring the case to the European Court of Justice due to potential conflicts with EU law, creating signifi...

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Gagauzia Budget Crisis Amidst Leader's Arrest

Gagauzia's 2024 budget reveals a €2 million shortfall (10% of total revenue), largely due to the arrest of its leader Eugenia Guțul, whose ties to a convicted oligarch led to the loss of international partnerships and business relocation, impacting social programs.

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