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Bolu Hotel Fire: Investigation Launched into Ministerial Negligence

A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Bolu, Turkey, on January 21, resulted in 78 deaths (36 children) and 133 injuries; the Bolu Public Prosecutor's office is investigating negligence by personnel in the Tourism and Labor Ministries, following an expert report citing insufficient inspecti...

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ICAC Inquiry Exposes Misconduct, Bullying in NSW School Infrastructure

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is holding a public inquiry into allegations of misconduct against Anthony Manning, former head of School Infrastructure NSW, including accusations of improperly awarding contracts and misallocating funds, leading to concerns about reprisal sa...

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Quality Education
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Greek Government to Charge Karamanlis with Misdemeanor in Tempe Disaster Case

The Greek government is carefully handling the case against former Infrastructure Minister Kostas Karamanlis, potentially charging him with a misdemeanor for his role in the Tempe train disaster, emphasizing judicial independence while facing pressure from the opposition.

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Spanish Power Outage Ignites Political Crisis

A large-scale power outage in Spain has sparked a political firestorm, with the opposition PP party blaming the government's energy policies while the government accuses the opposition of political opportunism; experts anticipate a lengthy investigation into the causes of the outage.

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Judge suspects deportation of 2-year-old U.S. citizen to Honduras without due process

A federal judge in Louisiana suspects that a 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported to Honduras with her mother and sister without due process, prompting a hearing and raising concerns about ICE procedures and potential violations of federal law.

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US Government Defies Court Orders in Deportation Case

A Maryland man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported to El Salvador, is at the center of a legal battle as the U.S. government repeatedly fails to comply with court orders to facilitate his return, prompting a judge's scathing rebuke for the lack of transparency and deliberate obstruction of ju...

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Infected Blood Scandal: Chair Demands Faster Compensation

Nigel Hamilton, chair of Haemophilia Northern Ireland, testifies before the Infected Blood Inquiry, highlighting concerns about slow compensation for victims of contaminated blood products; he received compensation but his twin brother died before receiving it, illustrating the urgency to improve th...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Turkish Ministries Resist Investigations into Deadly Hotel Fire

Following a fire in Turkey's Kartalkaya that killed 78, the families of two victims are challenging the Interior, Labor, and Culture Ministries' refusal to permit investigations into the potential negligence of their bureaucrats and personnel, citing an implicit rejection under Turkish law and a dir...

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Serbia Rocked by Unprecedented Protests After Train Station Collapse

The collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad, Serbia on November 1st, 2024, killing 16, sparked massive, ongoing protests nationwide challenging government corruption and demanding labor law reforms, uniting students and major labor unions in unprecedented solidarity.

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Greece's Railway Overhaul: 20-Day Plan Follows Years of Inaction

Greece's railway restructuring plan, meeting EU safety standards, was completed in 20 days, following a two-year delay after the Tempe tragedy. The rapid progress highlights the impact of public pressure and political will in addressing critical infrastructure deficiencies.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Valencia Unions Call General Strike Over Storm Response, Housing Crisis

Four unions in Valencia, Spain, have called a general strike for May 29th, citing the government's inadequate response to the October 29th storm that killed 227, the soaring cost of housing, and public service cuts; they blame President Carlos Mazón and demand his resignation.

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No Poverty
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Spanish Judge Investigates Potential Misuse of Funds in Contract for Prime Minister's Wife's Advisor

A Spanish judge is investigating a potential misuse of public funds related to the contract of an advisor to the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, Begoña Gómez, with a confrontation between key figures scheduled for May 14th.

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