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Crime & Justice

The crime commissioner on young murderers: "It is concerning"

Authorities in Norrköping are alarmed by a recent murder case involving young individuals, with a 14-year-old now charged with multiple serious crimes.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Interior Ministry opened and shelved an investigation in 2020 in Barcelona against the commissioner accused of harassment in India

Spain's Interior Ministry opened and subsequently closed an investigation into Police Commissioner Emilio de la Calle in 2020 due to lack of evidence about alleged abusive behavior.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU commissioner on whether Ukraine and Moldova will be separated on path to EU accession

European Commissioner Marta Kos stated that Ukraine and Moldova will remain together in their EU accession process, contingent on Ukraine's reform pace.

Feb 27 • 16:10 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Attack on anti-corruption bodies: European commissioner for enlargement says Ukraine has not restored EU trust

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that Ukraine has yet to regain the EU's trust following the repeal of controversial anti-corruption laws.

Feb 27 • 15:50 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU enlargement commissioner comments on whether Ukraine can join EU during active phase of war

EU Commissioner Marta Kos discusses the complex implications of Ukraine's potential EU membership during the ongoing war.

Feb 27 • 15:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Epstein File: The Commission Calls for an Investigation into Mandelson - What is Being Sought

The European Commission has requested an investigation into former Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson for potential breaches of ethics rules related to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 27 • 14:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, urged the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for a review of the state of emergency.

Feb 27 • 12:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

EU to investigate Mandelson's links with Epstein

The European Commission has tasked the OLAF agency to investigate former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson's ties to financier Jeffrey Epstein during Mandelson's tenure as EU trade commissioner.

Feb 27 • 11:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

UN rights chief warns conflicts have nearly doubled since 2010

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights highlights a worrying trend of increasing armed conflicts globally, noting that the number has nearly doubled since 2010 to around 60 active conflicts.

Feb 27 • 11:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

The EU will investigate former trade commissioner Mandelson's ties with Epstein

The European Commission has requested an investigation into former trade commissioner Peter Mandelson's relationships with Jeffrey Epstein amid allegations of misconduct.

Feb 27 • 09:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Horrific Audios. A Commissioner of the Police Investigated for Harassment of a Subordinate in India: 'What Should I Do, Hit You? Let's See If With the Bruised Eye'

Audio recordings reveal the abusive authority of a police commissioner in Spain, Emilio de la Calle, who is being investigated for workplace harassment and sexual assault involving a subordinate.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Exclusive: Former Human Rights Commissioner Lee Chung-sang Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Media Report, Ultimately Reversed by Supreme Court

Former National Human Rights Commission Commissioner Lee Chung-sang's defamation lawsuit against a newspaper was reversed by South Korea's Supreme Court, which ruled that the articles in question were in the public interest.

Feb 27 • 02:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Katsina LGs operate 100% autonomy, says commissioner

The Commissioner for Local Government and Children’s Welfare in Katsina State claims local governments are operating with full autonomy due to improved federal allocations and economic reforms.

Feb 27 • 01:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba Tories used legislature room for campaign: elections commissioner

Manitoba's election commissioner found that the Progressive Conservatives violated provincial laws by using a legislative room for campaign activities before the 2023 provincial election.

Feb 27 • 00:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

UN says Israel wants to consolidate permanent takeover of the West Bank

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has accused Israel of solidifying its annexation of the West Bank and altering the demographics of the Palestinian territory, raising concerns about ethnic cleansing.

Feb 26 • 23:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Mandelson faces EU inquiry into Brussels trade role over Epstein links

Peter Mandelson is under investigation by the EU's anti-fraud agency following allegations of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as EU trade commissioner.

Feb 26 • 21:47 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Peter Mandelson investigated for EU fraud

Peter Mandelson's tenure as EU Commissioner is under investigation by the EU's anti-fraud unit, OLAF, due to concerns related to possible misconduct.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine War Latest: More than 90,000 Ukrainians officially missing due to Russia's war, commissioner says

Over 90,000 Ukrainians are officially listed as missing due to the ongoing war with Russia, as reported by Ukraine's commissioner for missing persons.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

UN: Israel aims to impose a 'permanent demographic change' in the West Bank and Gaza

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has accused Israel of targeting a permanent demographic change in Palestinian territories.

Feb 26 • 18:02 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

EU asks anti-corruption agency to investigate Mandelson

The EU Commission has requested the EU's anti-corruption agency to investigate former Labour leader Peter Mandelson for potential breaches of EU commissioner rules in the 2000s.

Feb 26 • 17:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU Investigation into Peter Mandelson after Revelations of Ties with Jeffrey Epstein

The European Union has requested an investigation into Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of documents suggesting potential violations of EU commissioner rules.

Feb 26 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW: Commissioner Marta Kos: The political windows favoring EU expansion may soon close again

Currently, the geopolitical situation makes it essential to welcome new members to the EU, but Commissioner Marta Kos advises candidate countries to hasten reforms as the opportunity window may soon close again.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

UN concerns over permanent ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed worries about Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, suggesting they may lead to permanent demographic changes indicative of ethnic cleansing.

Feb 26 • 17:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I once used ₦2m to treat suspect before court — Ex-Lagos CP

A retired police commissioner in Lagos revealed the systemic failures of Nigeria's criminal justice system, emphasizing that police officers often act under resource constraints, making them victims of the system themselves.

Feb 26 • 16:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Lagos refers Simi's resurfaced tweets to police for probe

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred controversial tweets linked to singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for investigation following public outcry.

Feb 26 • 13:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court adjourns Bauchi finance commissioner’s trial indefinitely

The Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the trial of Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi State's Commissioner for Finance, who is facing allegations of terrorism financing.

Feb 26 • 12:47 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

More than 90,000 Ukrainians officially missing due to Russia's war, commissioner says

Over 90,000 Ukrainians are officially registered as missing due to the ongoing war with Russia, according to the national commissioner for missing persons.

Feb 26 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Chilling warning that women are being sold 'like pizzas' on sex-for-sale websites

A report by the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner reveals alarming exploitation of women on sex-for-sale websites, where they are advertised without consent.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Over 90,000 Ukrainians considered missing – commissioner

Over 90,000 Ukrainians have been recognized as missing under special circumstances, including both military and civilian individuals.

Feb 26 • 06:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Mamdani names social services chief amid scrutiny over deaths of homeless New Yorkers

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Erin Dalton as commissioner of social services amidst criticism over the city's handling of its homeless population, following the deaths of at least 20 individuals during the cold winter months.

Feb 25 • 21:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Chief Commissioner of the Police of Alcalá de Henares resigns after two women report gender violence

Luis Antonio Moreno resigns from his position as Chief Commissioner of the Policía de Alcalá de Henares following allegations of domestic and gender violence by two women.

Feb 25 • 19:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Lyon: A Commissioner Convicted for Injuring an 80-Year-Old Woman During a 'Yellow Vests' Protest is Retrialed

A police commissioner previously convicted for injuring an elderly woman during a protest in Nice is undergoing a retrial in Lyon, with support from activists calling for justice.

Feb 25 • 10:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Child commissioner raises concerns about $50m secure care plan for at-risk kids

The Queensland Child Commissioner has voiced concerns about the state's proposed $50 million secure care model for at-risk youth with mental health needs.

Feb 25 • 09:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The European Union awaits greater clarity from the USA regarding the trade agreement

The EU is seeking more clarity from the USA on a trade agreement that was promised to be in effect by the summer according to European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič.

Feb 25 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Commanders denounce that the former DAO handpicked the head of Ceuta for the current commissioner of Citizen Security

Police commanders allege that the former Deputy Operational Director (DAO) improperly favored the current commissioner of Citizen Security when appointing the chief in Ceuta.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trade Commissioner: The U.S. will adhere to the fundamental trade agreement with the EU

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic confirmed that U.S. counterparts assured adherence to the fundamental trade agreement with the EU, despite recent Supreme Court rulings on tariffs imposed during Trump's administration.

Feb 24 • 18:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

'Marielle Franco Case': 'This trial is a milestone in the fight against impunity and political violence'

The trial of two Rio de Janeiro political leaders and a police commissioner accused of orchestrating the assassination of city councilor Marielle Franco in 2018 has commenced in Brazil's Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"An Ethical and Legal Red Line": a "dark romance" book accused of pedocriminality

A French children’s rights commissioner has initiated legal action to withdraw a controversial "dark romance" novel accused of promoting pedophilia and pedocriminality, sparking significant public backlash and a petition with over 50,000 signatures.

Feb 24 • 17:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The commissioner accused of pressuring the victim of the sexual assault at the DAO is assigned as head of the Scientific Police brigade

A commissioner previously involved in a sexual assault scandal has been reassigned to a new role in the National Police's Scientific Brigade following accusations of intimidation against a victim.

Feb 24 • 15:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The United Kingdom imposed a fine of 16.6 million euros on Reddit

The UK Information Commissioner's Office has fined Reddit 16.6 million euros for failing to verify users' ages and for improperly handling children's data.

Feb 24 • 14:09 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU enlargement commissioner on Ukraine's accession to EU: Ukraine is not stuck

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced that Ukraine's EU accession process remains dynamic and not at a standstill, though concerns remain about the timeline for full membership due to ongoing reforms.

Feb 24 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reddit fined £14.5m in UK over use of under-13s’ data

Reddit has been fined £14.5 million by the UK Information Commissioner's Office for unlawfully using the personal data of children under 13 without proper safeguards.

Feb 24 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Interior assigns a bureaucratic position to the commissioner dismissed for coercing the complainant of the former head of Police

A commissioner implicated in coercing a complainant against the former head of the National Police has been reassigned to a bureaucratic role after his dismissal.

Feb 24 • 12:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did the DC of Chatri say about the Ranchi plane crash?

The Deputy Commissioner of Chatri reported that a plane carrying patients from Ranchi to Delhi crashed due to a thunderstorm, resulting in the death of all passengers.

Feb 24 • 11:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Reddit fined more than £14m over children's privacy failures

Reddit has been fined over £14 million by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office for failing to adequately protect children's privacy on its platform.

Feb 24 • 11:40 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Council of EU will approve two legislative acts for €90bn Ukraine loan despite Hungary's objections – EU commissioner

The Council of the EU is expected to approve two legislative acts to enable a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, overcoming Hungary's objections on a related document.

Feb 23 • 16:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Last year, the Lithuanian police decreased by 31 officers - the lowest in the last decade

The Lithuanian police force saw its smallest reduction in a decade last year, shedding only 31 officers, according to Police Commissioner Arūnas Paulauskas.

Feb 23 • 11:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Jessika Roswall, European Commissioner for the Environment: 'The Green Pact is still alive'

Jessika Roswall asserts the ongoing relevance of the European Green Deal amidst criticism from the far-right and highlights its importance for Europe's competitive advantage.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

EU Industry Commissioner: "Europe is doomed to be simply a playground for its competitors"

Stéphane Séjourné, the EU Industry Commissioner, warns that Europe risks becoming a playground for its competitors unless it implements ambitious and effective industrial policies to reduce dependency on critical minerals imports.

Feb 23 • 01:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Macron's letter to Trump: Paris calls for the lifting of sanctions against Thierry Breton and judge Nicolas Guiot

French President Emmanuel Macron has requested the lifting of 'unjust' U.S. sanctions against European officials, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and International Criminal Court judge Nicolas Guiot, in a letter to President Trump.

Feb 22 • 12:02 UTC

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