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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Due to a shortage of judges, standards for case processing timelines are increasing

The expected standard time for processing cases in Latvian courts has risen due to a shortage of judges.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Basketball Returns to the Courts of Gaza After Three Years of Stoppage

After a forced three-year hiatus, basketball competitions have resumed in Gaza with a notable community attendance, signaling resilience amidst adversity.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The High Court's decision on Swami Avimukteshwaranand is reserved

The High Court has reserved its decision in the case concerning Swami Avimukteshwaranand after some judgments in the Kejriwal case.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

List of 15 judges recommended to the KRS by Iustitia

The largest association of Polish judges, Iustitia, has presented a list of 15 judges it supports for elections to the National Judiciary Council (KRS), which is also backed by other associations defending independent courts.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum, in court in Reggio Calabria the posters for the "No". Gasparri: "Ghastly images"

The campaign against the Justice referendum is provoking strong reactions in Reggio Calabria, particularly concerning anti-referendum posters displayed in local courts.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Kim Jong-un courts Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un suggests that relations with the United States could improve if the U.S. government recognizes North Korea as a nuclear power, according to state media reports following an important party congress.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kejriwal Acquitted by Court, Met with Family

Arvind Kejriwal returned home to embrace his wife and children after being acquitted by the court.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Constitutional Court Law Amendment Introducing 'Lawsuit Review System' Passed in National Assembly

The National Assembly of South Korea passed an amendment to the Constitutional Court Law that introduces a new lawsuit review system allowing parties to appeal decisions of lower courts to the Constitutional Court for constitutional violations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Patras: Bomb threat at the courts

Authorities were mobilized in Patras following a bomb threat to the courthouses, leading to an evacuation of the judicial building.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Rauno Ligi and Karl Metskรผll: Courts have applied the right to appeal very broadly

Rauno Ligi and Karl Metskรผll discuss the extensive application of the right to appeal in environmental matters by courts in Estonia and the resulting delays in legal proceedings.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Increase in product turnover, but not their prices

Norfa's expansion in Vilnius raises public interest as the company invests heavily in its network, including opening stores with unique features like indoor tennis courts.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Inevitable chaos in courts. Party logic takes precedence over the good of citizens

The article discusses the turmoil in the Polish judicial system, exacerbated by political motives and the controversial appointment of judges.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜New incineration plant in Mapoโ€™ Seoul City deliberating for over two weeks on whether to appeal after losing in lower courts

Seoul City is deliberating whether to appeal a court ruling against the establishment of a new incineration facility in the Mapo district after losing in both the first and second trials.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Teresa Siudem: Court directs parties to mediation in construction disputes

Courts are directing parties in construction disputes to seek mediation as an effective resolution method.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 03:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Conviction for the wiretaps: PASOK declares vindicated, the Maximos in a communication defense

The PASOK party claims vindication following a court ruling on wiretapping cases, while the government adapts its public relations strategy in response.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Court declares auction of AHMSA and MINOSA void for failing legal requirements

A court in Mexico has declared the public auction for Altos Hornos de Mรฉxico (AHMSA) and Minera del Norte (MINOSA) void due to the failure of creditors to release guarantees.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Trump Administration Requested that Argentina Not Be Held in Contempt in the YPF Case

The Trump administration has requested U.S. courts not to hold Argentina in contempt over the expropriation case of YPF.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nicolรกs Maduro calls for dismissal of the case in the U.S. over defense license blockage

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro is requesting the dismissal of narcotrafficking and corruption charges in the U.S. due to the denial of a license to use Venezuelan government funds for his legal defense.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Bomb threat at the courts of Ciudad Judicial: 600 people evacuated in Colonia Doctores, CDMX

A bomb threat led to the evacuation of 600 individuals from the Ciudad Judicial courts in the Colonia Doctores neighborhood of Mexico City.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Glacier Law and Mercosur-EU Agreement: The Government and the Opposition Anticipate Another Fight Moving from Congress to Courts

Argentina's government is poised to ratify the Mercosur-EU agreement and advance the Glacier Law despite opposition backlash over environmental concerns.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

German intelligence cannot categorize AfD as far-right

German courts have ruled that the AfD party cannot be classified as far-right by the country's intelligence agency.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Correspondent's Video Analysis: These Xi Words Reveal Why China Courts Europe

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded an official visit to China amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions, forging deals while courting stronger ties.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Levin appointed a lawyer who campaigned against granting status to non-Jews to a judge in immigration matters

Israeli Minister of Justice Yariv Levin appointed a lawyer who previously opposed granting residency to non-Jews to a judge in immigration courts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kanoโ€™s new chessboard: APC courts Shekarau as defections shake Kwankwasiyya

Former governor Ibrahim Shekarau is being courted by the APC as political defections shake up the power dynamics in Kano ahead of the 2027 elections.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Russian Courts Penalize Google and Telegram with Million-Dollar Fines

Russian courts have imposed substantial fines on Google and Telegram.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Chief Justices' Meeting was Just a Complaint Without Diagnosis or Solution for 'Judicial Distrust'

The meeting of chief justices across the country expressed strong opposition to the judicial reform bills introduced in the National Assembly but failed to address the deep-seated distrust in the judiciary.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evangelismos: Alarm lifted at the courts โ€“ The bomb threat was a hoax

A bomb threat at the courts in Evangelismos was confirmed to be a hoax after extensive searches by the Explosive Device Disposal Unit (TEEM).

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Evangelicals: Bomb Threat - Courts Evacuated

Authorities have evacuated courts after receiving a bomb threat at the former Evagelidon school campuses.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Alert at the Evelpidon Courts after a bomb threat call

A bomb threat at the Evelpidon Courts in Kypseli has led to immediate police action and evacuations following a call about an explosive device.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ewa Szadkowska: Nawrocki and the Courts, a Total War

Karol Nawrocki has set a record for vetoing legislation, reaching a total of 27, surpassing historical figures in modern Polish presidencies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michaล‚ Dล‚ugosz: Judicial Unreasonableness, or Very Slow Courts

The article discusses the issue of judicial unreasonableness and the delays in the Polish court system.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Judges: A Key Step in the Autonomy of the City

The article discusses the constitutional implications of appointing judges to national courts based in Buenos Aires, highlighting the city's struggle for judicial autonomy.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

State courts spend 67% of their budget on staff, and expenses grow faster than revenue

State judicial institutions in Brazil allocated over R$ 62.5 billion for salaries in 2024, which accounts for 67% of their total budgets.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Blitz' courts, AI rollout and video hearings among major changes in courts shake-up

Deputy PM David Lammy announced a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the UK court system, including the introduction of 'blitz' courts and the use of AI and video hearings.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Magistrates and judges to use more AI, says Lammy - as jury trials reduced

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy announced plans to increase the use of AI in courts while reducing the number of jury trials in England and Wales.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Simplifying the division of co-ownership in courts. What changes are expected?

The Latvian government has supported changes to the Civil Procedure Law to clarify regulations regarding co-ownership disputes.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Court backlog in England and Wales โ€˜will rise until 2035 despite reformsโ€™

The backlog in criminal courts in England and Wales is projected to rise until 2035, even with proposed reforms such as limited jury trials.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The manipulation and interference of justice sentenced in four corruption cases amount to $5.3 million in fines and economic reparations

Ecuadorian courts imposed economic reparations and fines totaling $5.3 million in four corruption cases involving manipulation and interference by economic and political powers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court convicts man for murder orders on Signal

A young man in his twenties was convicted by Sweden's Supreme Court for attempted murder solicitation through the Signal messaging app, after being previously acquitted by lower courts.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Compensation of 20,000 euros to an official who suffered a triple fracture after tripping over computer cables in the courts

A National Court in Spain ordered a compensation of 20,000 euros to a court official who suffered a triple humeral fracture after tripping over loose computer cables at her workplace.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Huge change to courts as major restriction to be lifted to cut backlog

The UK government, led by Deputy PM David Lammy, has announced a significant increase in funding to allow Crown Courts to operate without restrictions on sitting days, aiming to reduce the backlog of cases.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Distinguishing': what is the legal concept used by courts to acquit defendants of sexual crimes against vulnerable individuals

The article discusses the legal concept of 'distinguishing' as used by Brazilian courts in recent acquittals of defendants charged with sexual crimes against minors.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Courts Ignore STJ Understanding on Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Persons

Brazilian courts have been disregarding a summary from the Superior Court of Justice regarding sexual abuse of vulnerable individuals, resulting in the acquittal of adult offenders.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

40 Blocks with a Tree-Lined Park, Courts, and Play Areas: What We Know About the New Highway That Will Cross the City

The Buenos Aires city government has announced plans for a new highway project that includes a dedicated public transport lane and a linear park with recreational areas.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump fires judge-picked US attorney as top DOJ official warns courts to stay in their lane

President Trump has removed another U.S. attorney appointed by federal judges, escalating tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary over the appointment of top federal prosecutors.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Increase of Supreme Court Justices as a Means to Alleviate Trial Backlog... Need for Measures to Address Concerns of Undermining Lower Courts

The proposed amendment to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in South Korea raises concerns about potential undermining of lower courts while aiming to resolve trial backlogs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The new president's law on courts. What was the role of lawyer Zbigniew Ziobro?

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a government reform of the National Council of the Judiciary and proposed a controversial new law on the justice system that imposes severe penalties for questioning the status of 'neo-judges'.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Lithuania's Corruption Map 2025: Where Do Residents See the Biggest Problem?

Residents identify the misuse of personal and political connections as the most prevalent form of corruption in Lithuania, with healthcare institutions, the parliament, courts, municipalities, political parties, and politicians viewed as the most corrupt.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:01 UTC

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