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🇱🇻 LSM
World

"Transparency International": Russia evades sanctions through British Overseas Territories

A Transparency International report reveals that over 90% of transactions bypassing sanctions are conducted via the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda, highlighting their role in facilitating Russian exports.

Feb 27 • 02:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Argentina falls again in the Corruption Perception Index: an institutional warning sign

Argentina has again dropped in the Corruption Perception Index, reflecting a worrying decline in the integrity of its public sector.

Feb 26 • 21:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received warnings about Rød-Larsen's think tank in 2015 – continued to transfer new millions for three years

Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs ignored warnings about a lack of transparency regarding funding for the International Peace Institute, linked to Jeffrey Epstein, for three years after receiving the first alert in 2015.

Feb 26 • 17:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Transparency International: Russian companies have used British offshore areas for transactions worth at least $8 billion

A report by Transparency International reveals that Russian companies have conducted transactions worth at least $8 billion using British offshore territories since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Feb 25 • 14:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'When international trade deals are being discussed...' said Ajay Maken

Ajay Maken emphasized the importance of focusing on international trade deals amid discussions of global issues, particularly in light of incomplete document disclosures regarding Trump's case in the U.S.

Feb 25 • 09:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Bad and Awful at the AICM

The atmosphere at Mexico City's International Airport (AICM) is tense, with employees frustrated over wage issues and management's lack of transparency.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption and Democracy: a regional alert

The 2025 Corruption Perception Index from Transparency International raises alarms about persistent corruption issues in the Americas, with a regional average score of 42 out of 100.

Feb 24 • 21:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

FT: Lagarde receives €140,000 annually from BIS despite 'block' on third-party payments for ECB employees

The news reveals that ECB President Christine Lagarde receives €140,000 annually from the Bank for International Settlements, stirring controversy within the European Central Bank due to internal rules against third-party remuneration.

Feb 23 • 07:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria's Corruption Score Stalls At 26 As CPI 2025 Exposes Deep Structural Failures

Nigeria remains stagnant with a corruption score of 26 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, indicating ongoing structural failures.

Feb 23 • 04:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From Bayer to Cemex: Which companies are the best contractors for Sheinbaum's government?

An analysis by Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad highlights several top national and international firms as the best evaluated contractors under Claudia Sheinbaum's federal government.

Feb 18 • 21:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Major European allies decline to join first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace

Dozens of world leaders will meet in Washington DC for Donald Trump's Board of Peace, despite major European allies opting out and raising concerns about the initiative's transparency and funding.

Feb 18 • 19:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Corruption, an endemic evil that worsens

Argentina has seen a worsening perception of corruption, with new scandals and ineffective control bodies contributing to a low score in Transparency International's latest ranking.

Feb 18 • 04:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Expensive lunch with Løkke raises eyebrows: "It is an exchange of time, PR and money"

A lunch costing 155,000 kroner with Danish politician Lars Løkke Rasmussen has sparked debate over the implications of money in politics.

Feb 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Corruption and the Business Climate

Corruption perception significantly impacts the business climate in Mexico, with effective combat against it remaining a crucial challenge for the government.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A dangerous pending subject that seems to matter to no one

Argentina has dropped five places on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, marking its worst position in the last ten years.

Feb 16 • 00:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

ICC assures that Mexico must improve its fight against corruption to achieve greater investment

The International Chamber of Commerce in Mexico has warned that substantial improvements in combating corruption are necessary for the country to attract investment and foster economic growth, highlighted by a recent Transparency International report.

Feb 13 • 02:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Corruption in Brazil is not 'bar talk'

Brazil continues to struggle with corruption, scoring only 35 points on the Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, placing it 107th out of 182 countries.

Feb 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Anti-corruption body refutes Transparency International's corruption results

Mexico's Anti-Corruption Secretariat disputes Transparency International's report indicating the country's stagnant low ranking in corruption perceptions, arguing for cautious interpretation of the results.

Feb 12 • 00:42 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Sub-Saharan Africa ranks lowest on Transparency International's corruption index

Sub-Saharan Africa receives the lowest scores in the corruption perception index by Transparency International, revealing severe corruption issues on the continent.

Feb 11 • 10:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia Ranked World's Most Corrupt Country in 2025 Global Index

Somalia has been ranked the most corrupt country in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, scoring only 9 out of 100.

Feb 11 • 09:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: Corruption Remains Global Threat As Transparency International Warns of Leadership Decline

Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index indicates that corruption is still a pressing global issue, with significant public frustration regarding leadership accountability.

Feb 11 • 07:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: Corruption Remains Global Threat As Transparency International Warns of Leadership Decline

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International highlights ongoing corruption as a major global issue, urging leaders to address challenges to governance and democracy.

Feb 11 • 07:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Rwanda Records Highest-Ever Score in Global Corruption Index

Rwanda has achieved its highest-ever score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 41st globally with a score of 58%.

Feb 11 • 05:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Rwanda Records Highest-Ever Score in Global Corruption Index

Rwanda has achieved its highest score to date in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, a notable improvement from previous years amid deteriorating scores in several traditionally strong countries.

Feb 11 • 05:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Perception of Corruption: Brazil ranks 107th for the second consecutive year, says Transparency International

Brazil remains ranked 107th in Transparency International's corruption perception index for the second year in a row, below the global average.

Feb 11 • 01:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

U.S. sinks to its lowest spot in new global corruption ranking

A new report shows the U.S. has fallen to its lowest ever rank in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index.

Feb 10 • 19:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

New study on corruption: Ukraine surprises, while the USA fails

A new report from Transparency International reveals that the USA has outperformed Saudi Arabia in corruption perceptions, with notable findings on Ukraine's situation.

Feb 10 • 17:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

New study: USA is more corrupt than Saudi Arabia

A new report from Transparency International reveals that the USA has surpassed Saudi Arabia in corruption levels according to the Corruption Perceptions Index.

Feb 10 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

'Democracy loses out': France sinks to new low in annual global corruption index

France has reached a historical low in the global corruption index, raising concerns about democracy amid various high-profile scandals.

Feb 10 • 17:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

CNN: The United States' ranking has fallen to a historic low in the international corruption index

The United States has dropped to a historic low ranking in the Corruption Perception Index, according to CNN.

Feb 10 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Transparency International: Greece's Minor Progress in Combatting Corruption Compared to Last Year

Greece has improved its position in combating corruption according to Transparency International's annual report for 2025, rising three places to 56th among 182 countries.

Feb 10 • 16:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Transparency International presents report on corruption in the Americas: What place does Mexico occupy?

Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index highlights Mexico's low score of 27 points, reflecting significant issues with corruption.

Feb 10 • 15:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Corruption worsens in the world': What place does Mexico occupy, according to Transparency International?

Mexico's corruption perception worsens slightly, now ranking 141 out of 182 countries in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index.

Feb 10 • 14:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Corruption in the World Remains Strong. It is Growing Fastest in Russia

A report by Transparency International reveals that corruption is perceived to be rising in Russia, with significant insights into global corruption trends and the impact of war on perceptions in Russia and Ukraine.

Feb 10 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Spain falls to 49th place in the international corruption ranking: "There is no political consensus or an effective and sustained institutional commitment"

Spain has dropped to 49th place in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index for 2025, with a score of 55 out of 100.

Feb 10 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Corruption Grows Worldwide Due to Lack of Strong Leadership Even in Democracies

Corruption is worsening globally amid a lack of strong leadership, even in established democracies, according to Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

Feb 10 • 11:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

USA drops in corruption ranking

The USA falls in a new corruption ranking by Transparency International, highlighting a decline in political integrity and restrictions on independent voices.

Feb 10 • 10:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Drops Two Places to 142nd in 2025 Corruption Ranking, Trails 33 African Countries

Nigeria has dropped two places to 142nd in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking behind 33 other African nations and highlighting ongoing governance issues.

Feb 10 • 10:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FULL LIST: Nigeria ranked 36th world’s most corrupt country in 2025

Nigeria has been ranked as the 36th most corrupt country globally by Transparency International, maintaining its position from the previous year despite a decrease in overall ranking.

Feb 10 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonia holds the 12th position in the corruption perception index

Estonia maintains its 12th position in Transparency International's global corruption perception index for the second consecutive year, scoring 76 points.

Feb 10 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Study: Corruption is not decreasing, Denmark and Finland lead the list of exemplary countries

A new report from Transparency International indicates that while Denmark remains the least corrupt nation, Finland follows closely in a time when overall global corruption appears to be rising.

Feb 10 • 08:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Decline in World Democracies: The U.S. Has Never Been This Low

The article discusses the alarming decline in global democracy, particularly highlighting the United States' unprecedented low levels amid pressures from former President Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 10 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia remains at the same level in the corruption perception index

Estonia ranks 12th in the 2025 corruption perception index with a score of 76, sharing the position with Australia, Hong Kong, and Ireland, although its score has not changed in the last three years.

Feb 10 • 07:13 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

A point for society, but only a pass for the government: Ukraine gains 1 point in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

Ukraine's score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index remains at 36, reflecting societal outrage against corruption but lacking significant governmental reform.

Feb 10 • 07:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Corruption Worldwide on the Rise

According to Transparency International, global corruption is increasing, with Germany improving to 10th place in the annual corruption ranking.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Denmark is seen as the world's least corrupt country for the eighth year in a row

Denmark has been ranked as the least corrupt country for the eighth consecutive year, despite a slight decrease in its score according to Transparency International's annual report on global corruption.

Feb 10 • 06:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The world is sinking into corruption, Poland into stagnation. Conclusions from the new Corruption Perception Index

Transparency International has released the 2025 edition of the Corruption Perception Index, highlighting a worsening of corruption perceptions in the U.S. and presenting a bleak picture for Poland's anti-corruption efforts.

Feb 10 • 06:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czech Republic Improves in Perception of Corruption, Slovakia Falls in Rankings

The Czech Republic has improved its ranking in the global perception of corruption, while Slovakia has seen a decline, according to a recent report from Transparency International.

Feb 10 • 06:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania has risen four positions in the corruption index over the year

Lithuania has improved its position in the global corruption index, ranking 28th with a score of 65 out of 100.

Feb 10 • 06:32 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norway still at the top of the corruption index

Norway ranks fourth on Transparency International's corruption index, with an increase of one place from the previous year, scoring 81 points.

Feb 10 • 06:30 UTC

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