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Madrid 'Mask Case' Trial: Cousin of Mayor Denies Influence in 15.8 Million Euro Deal
Carlos Martínez-Almeida, cousin of Madrid's mayor, testified in the 'mask case' trial, denying his influence in the city council's acceptance of a 15.8 million euro medical supply offer from Luis Medina and Alberto Luceño, who allegedly received six million euros in commissions and are accused of fr...
Madrid 'Mask Case' Trial: Cousin of Mayor Denies Influence in 15.8 Million Euro Deal
Carlos Martínez-Almeida, cousin of Madrid's mayor, testified in the 'mask case' trial, denying his influence in the city council's acceptance of a 15.8 million euro medical supply offer from Luis Medina and Alberto Luceño, who allegedly received six million euros in commissions and are accused of fr...
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Council's \$11.9 Million Medical Supply Purchase Under Scrutiny
In March 2020, Madrid City Council paid \$11.9 million for medical supplies from Alberto Luceño and Luis Medina, who allegedly pocketed a \$6 million commission; the council's budget coordinator testified that she believed the price was justified due to the pandemic's urgency and lack of alternative...
Madrid Council's \$11.9 Million Medical Supply Purchase Under Scrutiny
In March 2020, Madrid City Council paid \$11.9 million for medical supplies from Alberto Luceño and Luis Medina, who allegedly pocketed a \$6 million commission; the council's budget coordinator testified that she believed the price was justified due to the pandemic's urgency and lack of alternative...
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Mask Scandal Trial Begins
Two businessmen are on trial in Madrid for allegedly defrauding the city council of €6 million in commissions during a pandemic-era medical supply purchase; the prosecution is seeking lengthy prison sentences.
Madrid Mask Scandal Trial Begins
Two businessmen are on trial in Madrid for allegedly defrauding the city council of €6 million in commissions during a pandemic-era medical supply purchase; the prosecution is seeking lengthy prison sentences.
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56% Bias Score
Istanbul Park Racetrack Tender Annulled Due to Legal Irregularities
An Istanbul court annulled a 4 billion lira tender for Istanbul Park racetrack, awarded to Can Bilim Education Institutions Inc., due to legal irregularities, lack of zoning plans, and failure to secure Formula 1 racing rights, as highlighted by CHP deputy Oğuz Kaan Salıcı's accusations.
Istanbul Park Racetrack Tender Annulled Due to Legal Irregularities
An Istanbul court annulled a 4 billion lira tender for Istanbul Park racetrack, awarded to Can Bilim Education Institutions Inc., due to legal irregularities, lack of zoning plans, and failure to secure Formula 1 racing rights, as highlighted by CHP deputy Oğuz Kaan Salıcı's accusations.
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56% Bias Score
EU Unveils Competitiveness Plan to Counter Reliance on Cheap Labor and Energy
The EU Commission launched a competitiveness compass outlining 12 new Acts and simplification measures to boost the bloc's economy by reducing bureaucracy, investing in AI, and promoting a greener industry, aiming to save businesses €37 billion annually and foster a more efficient capital market.
EU Unveils Competitiveness Plan to Counter Reliance on Cheap Labor and Energy
The EU Commission launched a competitiveness compass outlining 12 new Acts and simplification measures to boost the bloc's economy by reducing bureaucracy, investing in AI, and promoting a greener industry, aiming to save businesses €37 billion annually and foster a more efficient capital market.
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44% Bias Score
German Health Ministry Defends Controversial Covid Vaccine Campaign Contract
The German Health Ministry insists its €600,000 contract with SPD-linked agency BrinkertLück for the "Ich schütze mich" Covid-19 vaccination campaign followed regulations, despite lacking a public tender and facing criticism from the CDU and the Left Party, and a rebuke from the Federal Audit Office...
German Health Ministry Defends Controversial Covid Vaccine Campaign Contract
The German Health Ministry insists its €600,000 contract with SPD-linked agency BrinkertLück for the "Ich schütze mich" Covid-19 vaccination campaign followed regulations, despite lacking a public tender and facing criticism from the CDU and the Left Party, and a rebuke from the Federal Audit Office...
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56% Bias Score
Greek Construction Giants Secure €1.35 Billion in Thessaly Reconstruction Contracts
Greek construction giants won €1.35 billion in Thessaly reconstruction contracts, prompting legal challenges from smaller firms, most of which have been rejected, potentially delaying the project.
Greek Construction Giants Secure €1.35 Billion in Thessaly Reconstruction Contracts
Greek construction giants won €1.35 billion in Thessaly reconstruction contracts, prompting legal challenges from smaller firms, most of which have been rejected, potentially delaying the project.
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44% Bias Score
Alberta Launches Review into Allegations of Political Interference in Healthcare Procurement
Following allegations of political interference in Alberta's healthcare procurement, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced an external review into private surgical facility contracting practices; the Auditor-General and the RCMP are also investigating.
Alberta Launches Review into Allegations of Political Interference in Healthcare Procurement
Following allegations of political interference in Alberta's healthcare procurement, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced an external review into private surgical facility contracting practices; the Auditor-General and the RCMP are also investigating.
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44% Bias Score
Former Valencian Minister Sentenced in Fire-Extinguishing Contract Bribery Scheme
A former Valencian regional minister, Serafín Castellano, received a one-year, nine-month prison sentence for his role in a bribery scheme involving fire-extinguishing contracts from 1999-2018; the scheme involved corrupting public officials to fix bids, resulting in the conviction of 12 participant...
Former Valencian Minister Sentenced in Fire-Extinguishing Contract Bribery Scheme
A former Valencian regional minister, Serafín Castellano, received a one-year, nine-month prison sentence for his role in a bribery scheme involving fire-extinguishing contracts from 1999-2018; the scheme involved corrupting public officials to fix bids, resulting in the conviction of 12 participant...
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36% Bias Score
Andalusian Government Investigates NGO for Contract Violations
The Andalusian government is investigating NGO Inserta for allegedly violating a contract managing housing for former wards of the state, facing two sanction procedures in Málaga and Granada after accusations of understaffing and contract irregularities.
Andalusian Government Investigates NGO for Contract Violations
The Andalusian government is investigating NGO Inserta for allegedly violating a contract managing housing for former wards of the state, facing two sanction procedures in Málaga and Granada after accusations of understaffing and contract irregularities.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Prepares Third Secret Tender to Secure Private Healthcare for Civil Servants
After two failed bids, Spain's Digital Transformation Ministry is secretly preparing a third, substantially higher offer (€4.5 billion+) to ensure private insurers continue healthcare for 1.5 million civil servants and their families, despite the Health Minister's preference for public healthcare.
Spain Prepares Third Secret Tender to Secure Private Healthcare for Civil Servants
After two failed bids, Spain's Digital Transformation Ministry is secretly preparing a third, substantially higher offer (€4.5 billion+) to ensure private insurers continue healthcare for 1.5 million civil servants and their families, despite the Health Minister's preference for public healthcare.
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60% Bias Score
NRW Orders Audit of State Building Company Amidst Chancellery Corruption Scandal
Following allegations of corruption during the renovation of the North Rhine-Westphalia state chancellery, costing millions, the Ministry of Finance ordered an independent audit of the state-owned building and property management company (BLB), including internal controls, compliance systems, and al...
NRW Orders Audit of State Building Company Amidst Chancellery Corruption Scandal
Following allegations of corruption during the renovation of the North Rhine-Westphalia state chancellery, costing millions, the Ministry of Finance ordered an independent audit of the state-owned building and property management company (BLB), including internal controls, compliance systems, and al...
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24% Bias Score
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