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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: the IGJ presses for observers, but the Justice Ministry does not progress

The General Inspectorate of Justice is urging the appointment of observers within the Argentine Football Association amidst ongoing corruption investigations, but the Justice Ministry has yet to act on this request.

Mar 2 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Imminent changes in the Ministry of Justice: the replacement of Cúneo Libarona is being decided and there are several candidates

Javier Milei is planning a new trip to the United States while deciding on Mariano Cúneo Libarona's successor in the Ministry of Justice.

Mar 1 • 21:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IN MEMORIAM: As an inspiring figure, Urmas Volens cared for the future of lawyers

Urmas Volens, who significantly contributed to the development of legal frameworks in Estonia, passed away on December 24, 1976.

Feb 27 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Páll Winkel new director of the Ministry of Justice

Páll Winkel has been appointed as the new director of the Ministry of Justice in Iceland, succeeding Bryndís Helgadóttir.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Páll Winkel appointed

Páll Winkel has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice in Iceland.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Almasri in Clockwork, Those Suspicions of Nordio

The Italian Justice Ministry's cabinet chief, Giusy Bartolozzi, is under investigation for providing false information related to the Almasri case, sparking political tensions.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk Jincheon-gun pushes for the recovery of pro-Japanese property, finds 6 suspicious lands

Chungbuk Jincheon-gun has identified six properties suspected of being pro-Japanese assets and has requested an investigation from the Ministry of Justice.

Feb 27 • 05:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Change in the law: anyone going to court for construction matters must be prepared for mediation

The Polish Ministry of Justice has initiated changes to civil procedure laws aimed at reducing the burden on courts dealing with economic cases, particularly those related to construction disputes.

Feb 27 • 03:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges 109 supporters arrested after fights between fan groups before Clássico-Rei in Fortaleza

The Public Ministry of Ceará has charged 109 supporters from organized fan groups in Ceará and Fortaleza following violent clashes prior to a football match known as Clássico-Rei.

Feb 26 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chief of the Public Ministry of SP Launches Reelection Campaign

The Attorney General of Justice of São Paulo, Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira e Costa, is launching his reelection campaign next week, ahead of the elections scheduled for April 11.

Feb 26 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five indicted in scheme of fraud in rural school transportation in Uberaba

Five individuals have been indicted by the Public Ministry for irregularities in the public bidding process for rural school transportation in Uberaba, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Investigations Closed on Bartolozzi, Nordio: 'Perplexed by Timing'

The Roman Public Prosecutor's Office has notified the conclusion of preliminary investigations against Giusi Bartolozzi, with Justice Minister Carlo Nordio expressing perplexity over the timing.

Feb 26 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP executes warrant against investigated individual who moved funds even during preventive detention

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is conducting Operation Camouflage to investigate money laundering linked to a criminal organization.

Feb 26 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Ministry of Justice is examining complaints against the behavior of the police chief in the Westfjords during Thorrablot

The Icelandic Ministry of Justice is investigating complaints regarding the behavior of a police chief in the Westfjords at a local festival.

Feb 26 • 12:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ministry of Women and AGU request that CNJ investigate judges who acquitted defendant for the rape of a minor

The Ministry of Women and AGU have requested an investigation into judges who acquitted a man accused of raping a minor.

Feb 25 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man convicted of raping a girl is arrested after judge reconsiders decision in MG

A man convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in Minas Gerais has been arrested after a judge revoked a prior decision that had absolved him.

Feb 25 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests woman suspected of extorting Justice Prosecutor from MS with intimate photos

A woman was arrested for extortion after creating a false profile to deceive a Prosecutor from the State Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Feb 25 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Karystianou: They promised me the Ministry of Justice - The party's announcement before the summer

Maria Karystianou criticizes Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the opposition while discussing her plans to form her own political party.

Feb 25 • 17:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samyook University Receives Full Certification in Education Internationalization Competency for 'Degree and Language Study' Programs

Samyook University has achieved full certification in both degree and language study programs under the '2025 Education Internationalization Competency Certification System' evaluated by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Justice in South Korea.

Feb 25 • 02:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Justice admits to negotiating Antifaction bill with Derrite, but PT wants Senate text

The Brazilian Ministry of Justice is open to negotiating the Antifaction bill with Congressman Derrite, but the PT party insists on voting for the Senate-approved version.

Feb 24 • 19:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vulnerability rape in MG: Public Ministry intends to appeal to higher courts if the acquittal of the defendant is maintained

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais plans to appeal to higher courts if the acquittal of a defendant accused of the rape of a minor is upheld by local courts.

Feb 24 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with over 1,700 videos of child sexual exploitation in SC

A man was arrested in Santa Catarina for storing over 1,700 videos depicting child sexual exploitation during an operation conducted by the Public Ministry.

Feb 24 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry recommends non-lethal weapons use in the socio-educational system of DF; understand

The Public Ministry of the Federal District recommended the use of non-lethal weapons in socio-educational institutions to ensure the safety of agents and adolescents during extreme situations.

Feb 24 • 15:23 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The advisor close to Levin testified in the past in an attempt to avoid indictment. It was determined that her testimony was manipulative and unreliable

Yael Kutnick, the legal advisor to the Ministry of Justice, provided testimony against a senior police officer with hopes of avoiding indictment, but her testimony was deemed manipulative and unreliable by a court over 20 years ago.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP executes search warrant against suspect for unauthorized access and trafficking of confidential data in RN

The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte executed a search warrant in an investigation into unauthorized access to confidential data.

Feb 24 • 12:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Justice: Elliott has played an unfavorable role in the National Disruption but has achieved results... The independence of the National Pension Fund has been recognized

The South Korean Ministry of Justice emphasized the significance of the court ruling that annulled the arbitration decision in favor of Elliott, stating it affirms the independence and autonomy of the National Pension Fund.

Feb 24 • 03:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ministry of Public of MG appeals decision that acquitted accused of sexual assault against a 12-year-old girl

The Ministry of Public of Minas Gerais has appealed a court decision that acquitted a man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, following his previous conviction to over nine years in prison.

Feb 23 • 22:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Justice and Interpol announce 'integrated force' against trafficking in South America

Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Interpol have launched a new initiative to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in South America, creating a regional task force based in Buenos Aires.

Feb 23 • 20:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The appointment of the director was considered a political appointment by the National Coalition Party - the Chancellor of Justice: discretion was not exceeded

The Chancellor of Justice concluded that the Finnish government did not exceed its discretion in the appointment of a new director for the Ministry of Education and Culture, despite concerns about the process.

Feb 23 • 17:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles in the Epstein Affair. There is a communication from the ministry and the prosecutor's office

A newly established team in Poland is tasked with investigating the involvement of Polish citizens in the Epstein scandal, following a recent announcement from government officials.

Feb 23 • 15:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Northern Region States Record Highest Incidence of Vulnerable Rape in 2025

The Northern states of Brazil have reported the highest rates of vulnerable rape incidents in 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Ban on Yoon Seok-youl Leaving the Country’ Reported to National Assembly... Park Sung-jae Asks, 'Did You Collude with the Opposition?'

Former Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae reprimanded a Justice Ministry official for revealing ex-President Yoon Seok-youl's travel ban to the National Assembly, suggesting possible collusion with the opposition party.

Feb 23 • 08:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Sung-jae Silent on Need to Review Proclamation Order on the Day of Martial Law

During a Ministry of Justice meeting shortly after the declaration of martial law, former Minister Park Sung-jae reportedly remained silent on calls to review the constitutionality and legality of the order.

Feb 23 • 06:37 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The High Court instructed the Attorney General of the Ministry of Justice to transfer the handling of the case to a party in the Prosecutor's Office

Israel's High Court mandated that the Attorney General inform which department in the Prosecutor's Office will take over the case involving former military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi within a week.

Feb 22 • 20:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Minister criticizes the lengthy reconstruction of Alytus prison, LKT sees no responsibility

Lithuanian Minister of Justice M. Kairys criticized the prolonged reconstruction of Alytus prison, attributing delays to legal disputes and decision changes, while the relevant authorities deflected responsibility.

Feb 22 • 05:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Acquittal of man accused of raping 12-year-old girl in MG criticized by government and MP

The acquittal of a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Minas Gerais has been met with strong criticism from government officials and the Public Ministry.

Feb 21 • 23:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syria issues arrest warrants for prominent figures in the ousted regime

Syria's Ministry of Justice has issued arrest warrants for key figures in the ousted regime involved in violations against the Syrian people.

Feb 21 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Equality will ask Justice to improve the protection of victims in cases with anti-abuse bracelets

The Ministry of Equality in Spain is urging for better protective measures for victims of gender violence following recent incidents involving anti-abuse bracelets.

Feb 21 • 09:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Lord of Arms', who supplied the PCC and was wanted by the Ministry of Justice, is arrested by the police of Paraná

Marcio Borghi Ribeiro, also known as 'Lord of Arms', was arrested in São Paulo while being sought by authorities for supplying weapons to the crime faction PCC.

Feb 20 • 14:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice accepts appeal and bus company resumes operations after MTE attaches photo produced by artificial intelligence

A Brazilian bus company in Pilar do Sul resumes operations following a judicial ruling prompted by the use of an AI-generated image by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) to justify its suspension.

Feb 20 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STJ maintains the conviction of state deputy Galeno Torquato (PSDB) for administrative misconduct in RN

Brazil's Superior Court of Justice upheld state deputy Galeno Torquato's conviction for administrative misconduct during his tenure as mayor of São Miguel.

Feb 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MPRN says it did not err in case of a Paraíba man imprisoned by mistake, and that the true accused provided the incorrect information

The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte stated that there was no error in the imprisonment of a Paraíba man who was wrongfully detained instead of a convicted robber, attributing the mistake to incorrect information provided by the actual perpetrator during arrest.

Feb 20 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Members of Parliament with Military Background Want a Military Court in Estonia

Members of the Estonian Parliament with military backgrounds propose the establishment of a military court to operate during wartime, amid opposition from the justice minister.

Feb 20 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Erosion and environmental damage: Justice suspends works at Morro de Santo Antônio (MT) after MP points out problems

Brazilian Justice has ordered the immediate halt of expansion works at Morro de Santo Antônio due to significant erosion and environmental damage reported by the Public Ministry.

Feb 20 • 00:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Ministry charges former performer of Boi Garantido for raping his own daughter in Amazonas

The Public Ministry of Amazonas has charged Felipe Júnior, a former performer of Boi Garantido, with sexually abusing his 10-year-old daughter.

Feb 19 • 21:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Ministry of Justice spent approximately 7.3 million on advice in the bitcoin case last year

Last year, the Czech Ministry of Justice paid about 7.3 million CZK to lawyers and experts for consultations related to the bitcoin case involving a significant illegal donation.

Feb 19 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Ownerless’ Bridge Between MG and SP Has No Maintenance Responsibility, and MPF Seeks Justice

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) filed a public civil action to request urgent repairs on the Divisa Bridge, which connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo, due to the lack of a responsible party for its maintenance.

Feb 19 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Reform would hand over the distribution of funds to a new agency instead of the Ministry of Justice

A proposed judicial reform in Estonia aims to shift the allocation of state budget funds for courts from the Ministry of Justice to a new service, which has raised concerns about judicial independence.

Feb 19 • 13:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Study: Voters Confused

A study commissioned by the Finnish Ministry of Justice indicates that many voters struggle to understand the differences between municipal and regional elections, leading to a significant number of invalid votes.

Feb 19 • 10:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

That strange letter requesting a raise. Gasparri: "The CSM should clarify: it wouldn't be a virtuous example"

Senator Maurizio Gasparri is demanding clarity from the Superior Council of the Judiciary regarding a rumored request for salary increases by some magistrates.

Feb 18 • 19:03 UTC

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