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CDU Defends Inquiry into NGO Funding Amidst Coalition Tensions

Following criticism, CDU politician Thorsten Frei defended a 551-question parliamentary inquiry into NGO funding, stating that publicly funded NGOs should refrain from general political activities while acknowledging the right to protest. The inquiry, prompted by recent anti-rightwing demonstrations...

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Missing Software in Begoña Gómez's University Chair Investigation

A Madrid Assembly investigation into Begoña Gómez's chair has uncovered missing software valued at almost €300,000, donated by Telefónica, Indra, and Making Science to the Complutense University of Madrid, raising questions about transparency and accountability.

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Harare Council Loses Revenue to Employee Theft

Harare City Council is losing foreign currency revenue because tellers are pocketing US dollar payments and swiping equivalent amounts in local currency using their own bank cards, exploiting the difference between official and black market exchange rates; the council has operated without a billing ...

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North Macedonia's Central Registry Faces Audit Scrutiny Over Financial Irregularities

An audit of North Macedonia's Central Registry revealed significant financial irregularities, including unused furniture purchases, unutilized renovations, and an unpaid loan, along with numerous legal challenges and internal control weaknesses.

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Lawmakers Protest Musk's Treasury Department Access

Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk's access to the Treasury Department's Bureau of Fiscal Service due to concerns about security risks and potential misuse of taxpayer funds, following statements by Musk and the Trump administration regarding the payments system.

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Solingen Mayor Under Investigation for Incitement to Breach of Trust

Solingen Mayor Tim Kurzbach (SPD) is under investigation for incitement to breach of trust for allegedly trying to make the city pay over €200,000 in legal fees related to a human trafficking case; two city employees are also being investigated.

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Dutch Schools Defy National Test, Raising Concerns About Education Funding

Four Dutch primary schools initially defied a state secretary's order to administer a mandatory national transition test but later complied, highlighting concerns about financial transparency and accountability within the decentralized Dutch education system.

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Alberta Surgical Facilities Accused of Inflated Contracts, Raising Concerns about Government Interference

An Alberta businessman with ties to a $70-million children's pain medication contract and political connections is part-owner of two private surgical facilities accused of negotiating inflated contracts, leading to internal reviews, a lawsuit, and an Auditor-General investigation.

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Chilean Deputy Stripped of Immunity in Fraud Case

A Chilean court lifted the parliamentary immunity of deputy Catalina Pérez, allowing prosecution for three counts of fraud related to the misappropriation of approximately \$530,000 in public funds channeled to a foundation run by her partner. The case, dubbed "Convenios," involves irregularities in...

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Attica Region Audits Reveal €299 Million in Questionable Contracts

Two audit reports submitted to the Financial Prosecutor detail €299 million in questionable contracts and €15.9 million in direct awards within the Attica Region and ESDNA (2020-2023), revealing single-bidder contracts, inadequately documented budgets, and cost overruns, under the administration of ...

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Yunus Emre Vakfı Fraud: 400 Million Lira in Inflated Invoices, Nine Arrests

An investigation into the Yunus Emre Vakfı uncovered over 400 million lira in fraudulent payments to two companies, Anka and Dor Kongre, for inflated services between October 2023 and August 2024; nine individuals, including the chairman's son, were arrested.

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Attempted Fraud in Kansk Waste Disposal Contract

In Kansk, Russia, a contractor, OOO "Energiya Kansk", attempted to defraud the local government of 14.5 million rubles by falsely claiming to dispose of waste at designated landfills; instead, it dumped the waste on its property. Authorities discovered the fraud during an audit, preventing the loss ...

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