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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LPS calls to shorten the officials' 'cooling-off period' to one year

The Latvian Association of Local Governments proposes a law amendment to reduce the work restriction period for officials from two years to one year after leaving their position.

Mar 1 • 12:15 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here are the consultant's double roles that LKAB criticizes

LKAB has raised concerns over consultant Jan Fjordell's dual roles, leading to a request for an investigation into potential conflicts of interest in his work with Tekniska verken.

Feb 27 • 15:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The European Commission confirmed that it is asking the Czech Republic for information regarding a conflict of interest

The European Commission has requested information from the Czech Republic regarding a potential conflict of interest situation.

Feb 27 • 12:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Climate Minister is incapacitated in matters concerning Chemring Nobel

Climate Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen has been declared incapacitated regarding issues related to Chemring Nobel due to a close friendship with an involved party.

Feb 27 • 11:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI raid involving LA schools superintendent possibly tied to failed $6M AI deal, potential conflict

An FBI raid linked to LA schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho relates to a failed $6 million AI contract, raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest.

Feb 27 • 09:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Ministry is Working on an Answer Regarding Babiš's Conflict of Interest

The Czech Ministry is preparing a response concerning allegations of a conflict of interest involving former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Feb 26 • 15:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

MMR is working on a response to the European Commission's letter regarding Babiš's conflict of interest

The Czech Ministry of Regional Development (MMR) is preparing a reply to a letter from the European Commission concerning allegations of conflict of interest involving ex-Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Feb 26 • 15:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

According to Havlíček, Babiš went beyond the standard regarding conflict of interest

The article discusses remarks made by Havlíček concerning Babiš's approach to conflict of interest standards.

Feb 26 • 08:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The European Commission requests an explanation of how the Czech Republic is addressing Babiš's conflict of interest

The European Commission has formally requested clarification from the Czech Republic regarding the measures being taken to address Prime Minister Babiš's potential conflict of interest.

Feb 25 • 15:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The European Commission has started investigating Babiš's conflict of interest solution

The European Commission has initiated an investigation into the conflict of interest solution proposed by Czech politician Andrej Babiš.

Feb 25 • 13:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ethics guards will investigate whether a Panevėžys district municipality official mixed public and private interests

The commission will investigate if Ina Kulikauskienė, the head of the Legal Department of the Panevėžys District Municipality, mismanaged public and private interests by approving a mayoral decree linked to a property matter involving a person close to her.

Feb 24 • 14:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Tyler Robinson judge set to rule on whether prosecution team should be disqualified in Charlie Kirk case

A judge is set to rule on whether to disqualify prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk assassination case due to a conflict of interest.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Supervisory Board of the Agricultural Fund Will Address the Recovery of Subsidies from Agrofert

The Supervisory Board of the Agricultural Fund is set to discuss the enforcement of subsidies owed by Agrofert, amid controversies surrounding conflicts of interest involving its former owner, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Feb 24 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Elvira Dyangani Ose will stop directing the Macba in April before her term ends

Elvira Dyangani Ose will resign as the director of the Macba in April due to a conflict of interest with her new role at the Abu Dhabi Public Art Biennale.

Feb 23 • 19:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The new president of the Court of Auditors Amélie de Montchalin will abstain from debates on public finances 2025

Amélie de Montchalin, the newly appointed president of the Court of Auditors, will refrain from participating in discussions concerning the 2025 public finances to avoid potential conflicts of interest.

Feb 23 • 15:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I Solved the Conflict of Interest, New Minister Červený Said

New Minister Červený claims to have resolved his conflict of interest situation.

Feb 23 • 10:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Babiš placed Agrofert shares into the trust fund RSVP Trust

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has transferred all his shares in the Agrofert holding company to a private trust fund in compliance with conflict of interest regulations imposed by the European Union.

Feb 20 • 18:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Questioning Possible Conflicts of Interest Involving the Minister's Husband and Former Director

Ingibjörg Isaksen questions whether conflicts of interest involving the husband of the health minister contributed to the non-renewal of the Akureyri Hospital director's term.

Feb 20 • 09:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ukraine Pays Soldiers for Sperm Freezing

In Ukraine, soldiers have the option to freeze their sperm at the state's expense, a program that has received interest from a handful of military personnel amidst ongoing conflict.

Feb 19 • 12:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Democrats probe Trump donor’s ‘influence’ over Gordie Howe bridge threat

Democrats are investigating a potential conflict of interest involving a Trump donor's lobbying against the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Feb 18 • 22:48 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Legal Advisor of the Ministry of Justice Demands to Know Who Testified to Examine the Conflict of Interest of Gali Beharav-Miara

The legal advisor Yali Kutik seeks detailed information from the police regarding witnesses in an investigation to assess potential conflicts of interest involving the Attorney General Gali Beharav-Miara.

Feb 16 • 16:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Červený will have to resolve conflicts of interest

The article discusses the need for Červený to address conflicts of interest that have emerged.

Feb 16 • 13:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Foreign Ministry hired an association run by Sturzenegger's wife to provide English courses

The Argentine Foreign Ministry has renewed a contract worth $113 million with an association directed by the wife of a government minister to provide English training for diplomats, amidst claims of procedural integrity.

Feb 15 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The culture of conflict of interest

The article discusses the problematic nature of conflicts of interest in Brazilian governance and the dismissive attitude of public officials towards ethical standards.

Feb 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Professor believes Søreide must decide: - The loan of the apartment should probably have been registered as a gift

A professor argues that Ine Eriksen Søreide's loan of an apartment should have been classified as a gift, which raises questions about transparency and conflict of interest.

Feb 13 • 20:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Munich Conference: Rubio 'turned his back' on meeting with Europeans about Ukraine – 'Crazy cancellation' at the last minute

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled a last-minute meeting with European leaders regarding the Ukraine war, fueling concerns over Washington's reduced interest in involving them in conflict resolution.

Feb 13 • 19:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KNAB Punished Saeima Deputy Armaņeva for Conflict of Interest

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (KNAB) has fined Saeima deputy Maija Armaņeva for a violation of conflict of interest laws involving hiring her common-law partner as an assistant.

Feb 13 • 19:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: What can happen around Babiš's conflict of interest by 2033

The article discusses the ongoing analysis of Andrej Babiš's potential conflict of interest regarding EU subsidies and state contracts as his financial interests remain tightly held in trust funds.

Feb 13 • 18:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

KNAB fines Saeima deputy Armaņev for conflict of interest

Latvian deputy Armaņev has been fined €100 for not adhering to conflict of interest regulations.

Feb 13 • 16:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The side effect of the war in Ukraine: Young Czechs are being attracted to the army in record numbers

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has significantly increased interest among young Czechs in joining the military.

Feb 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Babiš: I will not publish further documents regarding the fund. My solution to the conflict of interest is above standard

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, in the context of a conflict of interest inquiry, has stated he will not publish more documents related to a fund, emphasizing his legal compliance efforts, especially after discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 12 • 18:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from G1 and TV Subaé - Thursday, February 12, 2026

The article covers various news stories including a minister's admission about a conflict of interest, TSE's ruling on Lula, immigration actions by Trump, and a tragic domestic incident in Goiás.

Feb 12 • 16:34 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ethiopia: 'Tigray cannot afford a total war,' warns the former interim president of this region

The former interim president of Tigray warns that renewed conflict in the region is not in the interest of its people, amid escalating tensions between federal forces and Tigrayan rebels.

Feb 12 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli should have declined the reporting of the Master inquiry from the beginning, ministers evaluate

Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli is facing criticism from colleagues for accepting the lead on the Master Bank inquiry, which has led to scrutiny over his connections to the bank's owner.

Feb 12 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Voting of the Constitutional Fifth of TJSE is postponed due to impediment for analysis of kinship of one of the members

The voting for the tripartite list of the Constitutional Fifth for the Court of Justice of Sergipe (TJSE) has been postponed due to a potential conflict of interest involving one of the members.

Feb 11 • 21:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Conflict at Viñedos La Redonda: Who is the founder of the winery in Querétaro?

A recent operation regarding alleged dispossession at Viñedos La Redonda has put the company in the judicial spotlight and renewed interest in its origin.

Feb 11 • 18:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Marseille: a municipal council resolution annulled after suspicions of illegal interests regarding Payan

The mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan, faces controversy after a council resolution granting him legal protection in a defamation trial was annulled due to suspicions of illegal interests.

Feb 11 • 16:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"No conflict of interest": Amélie de Montchalin will take office at the Court of Auditors on February 23

Amélie de Montchalin, the current Minister of Public Accounts, is set to assume her role as the first president of the Court of Auditors beginning February 23, despite facing criticism regarding potential conflicts of interest.

Feb 11 • 11:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sławomir Wikariak: What does President Nawrocki's limousine smell like?

The article discusses allegations against Polish President Karol Nawrocki regarding potential conflicts of interest due to his association with a privately-owned clothing brand, Nowrocky, which is connected to a family member.

Feb 11 • 11:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Eide: – A mistake I deeply regret

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide publicly addressed a conflict of interest after his son received an internship at the embassy in Paris, stating he deeply regrets the error.

Feb 11 • 08:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Eide regrets error regarding his own competence. - Serious, says Støre

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has admitted to a mistake regarding his son's internship placement at the ambassador's office in Paris, acknowledging a conflict of interest.

Feb 11 • 06:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Army Organization Turned. Babiš's Company Cancelled the Signed Contract Worth Millions

A military organization in Czechia has cancelled a lucrative contract with a bakery owned by politician Andrej Babiš, following concerns of conflict of interest.

Feb 10 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sote Minister Juuso Acquires Shares in Pharmaceutical Company – Now There’s an Explanation

Finland's Social and Health Minister Kaisa Juuso has acquired shares in the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest in her ministerial duties.

Feb 8 • 18:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The legal advisor of the Ministry of Justice prevents the publication of her conflict of interest arrangement

The legal advisor Yael Kutik of Israel's Ministry of Justice is blocking the release of her conflict of interest agreement, amidst concerns over potential conflicts involving her relatives and Minister Yariv Levin.

Feb 8 • 17:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Nordio's Alarm About Judges in the Field. "I am Dismayed, the Law is Crumbling"

Minister Nordio expresses his dismay over a Supreme Court decision involving a judge with potential conflicts of interest.

Feb 8 • 05:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Babiš's solution to the conflict of interest may face obstacles with the European Commission

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's proposal to address issues of conflict of interest could be challenged by the European Commission.

Feb 7 • 09:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Relatives of leaders, former parade participants, friends or enemies of schools: know who CANNOT be a judge in the SP carnival

The article outlines the restrictions on who can serve as a judge for São Paulo's carnival to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure impartial evaluations.

Feb 5 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understand the STF decision that expanded the role of judges' relatives

In August 2023, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court allowed judges' relatives to engage in cases that may involve conflicts of interest, overturning a previous restriction in the Civil Procedure Code.

Feb 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė spoke about the rental of 'Nemuno aušra' cars from own party members

Prime Minister I. Ruginienė emphasizes the need for politicians to avoid any appearances of conflict of interest regarding the rental of cars from party members, urging responsible institutions to investigate the emerging concerns.

Feb 4 • 14:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

What Taddei Does Not Want to See

The article discusses a potential conflict of interest involving Jesús Octavio García González, who previously represented a company vying for a lucrative contract related to electoral credential production while currently managing a large budget at INE.

Feb 4 • 06:16 UTC

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