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Greek Government Contracts to Real Estate Firm Spark Concerns

The Greek government awarded two contracts worth €58,200 to Prosperty, a real estate firm, to collect auction and property transaction data, sparking concerns about potential preferential treatment and unfair competition within the real estate sector.

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Dutch Parliament Demands Lobby Register for Ministers

The Dutch House of Representatives voted to implement a lobby register for government ministers, rejecting Minister Judith Uitermark's claim that it is disproportionate; the register aims to increase transparency in government decision-making by documenting interactions between ministers and lobbyin...

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USAID Ordered to Destroy Classified Documents Amidst Dismantling

Acting USAID Executive Secretary Erica Carr emailed bureau leaders Tuesday to shred and burn classified documents at the agency's Washington, D.C., headquarters, raising concerns about compliance with the Federal Records Act and transparency amid Elon Musk's plans to dismantle the agency and Secreta...

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No Poverty
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Queensland Cancels Mining Lease Review Amidst Cyclone, Sparking Accusations of Secrecy

Queensland's attorney general cancelled an independent review of mining lease objections on March 4th, 2023, amidst Tropical Cyclone Alfred, replacing it with a government-controlled committee, sparking accusations of prioritizing industry interests over community concerns and transparency.

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Prison Construction Site Change Considered in Saxony-Anhalt Due to Permitting Delays

Due to delays in securing a construction permit in Halle-Tornau, the Saxon-Anhalt Ministry of Finance is exploring Weißenfels as an alternative location for a new prison, citing faster permitting processes and political support, despite concerns from the parliament and justice ministry staff.

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USAID Orders Document Destruction Amid Legal Challenges

Facing legal challenges, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) instructed Washington staff to shred and burn documents on Tuesday, prompting concerns about the destruction of evidence relevant to ongoing litigation against the agency's shutdown; the directive came from the agency's a...

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Drosten: Coronavirus Origin Assessment Hindered by Lack of Data

Berlin virologist Christian Drosten, part of a government expert panel, expressed his inability to judge the BND's findings on the coronavirus origin due to the lack of access to the source data, despite finding their summary impressive. While a natural origin is currently more probable, he stressed...

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German Intelligence Agency Links COVID-19 to Wuhan Lab Accident, Government Kept Findings Secret

The German intelligence agency BND concluded with 80-95% probability in 2020 that a lab accident in Wuhan caused the COVID-19 pandemic, based on Operation Saaremaa data; however, the German government kept this assessment secret until recently, prompting criticism.

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BBC Spent £1.3 Million on Huw Edwards Scandal; Internal Inquiry Findings Unreleased

The BBC spent £1.3 million on costs associated with the Huw Edwards scandal between October 2023 and September 2024, including legal fees and a Deloitte review of non-editorial complaints, yet the internal inquiry findings remain unpublished.

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FCA scraps transparency reforms after City lobbying

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) scrapped plans to increase transparency in investigations following lobbying from City firms; the regulator will retain the restrictive "exceptional circumstances" rule, despite concerns raised by consumer groups and the British Steel pension scandal.

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USAID Ordered to Destroy Documents Amidst Program Cuts and Legal Challenges

USAID employees were ordered to destroy classified documents and personnel records on Tuesday, potentially destroying evidence for court cases against the Trump administration; conflicting instructions followed, and 83% of USAID programs have been terminated.

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Dutton Faces Scrutiny Over Taxpayer-Funded Flights to Liberal Fundraisers

Peter Dutton, Australia's opposition leader, has repeatedly used taxpayer-funded flights to attend Liberal party fundraisers, coinciding with parliamentary business, raising ethical concerns despite no rule breaches; Prime Minister Albanese uses similar methods, but with less transparent expenses.

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