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National & Local

After the conflict at Alytus Gymnasium, the ethics teacher turned to the Labor Disputes Commission regarding her dismissal

Following a conflict at Alytus Gymnasium, an ethics teacher has sought legal recourse regarding her dismissal, which was attributed to alleged violence against students.

Mar 22 • 05:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ethics Committee opens process to analyze complaint against Campos Neto in the Master case

The Public Ethics Commission has initiated a process to examine a complaint regarding former Central Bank president Roberto Campos Neto's alleged negligence in overseeing Banco Master.

Mar 19 • 20:36 UTC
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National & Local

Prime Minister: The VTEK investigation regarding trips to Italy is also related to the visit procedures of other state leaders

Lithuanian Prime Minister I.Ruginienė is seeking clarification from the ethics commission about travel rules affecting not only the government but also the presidency and parliament.

Mar 18 • 12:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ethics Guardians: A. Skardžius Did Not Violate Parliament Statute by Asking Journalists to Leave Committee Meeting

The Ethics and Procedures Commission found that A. Skardžius did not violate parliamentary rules by requesting journalists to exit a committee meeting.

Mar 18 • 12:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Government Administration Has Contacted the VTEK for Clarification on the Procedure for Forming Delegations for Prime Minister Visits

The Lithuanian Government Administration has sought clarification from the Chief Official Ethics Commission regarding the procedure for forming official delegations for the Prime Minister's visits abroad.

Mar 17 • 11:50 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK investigates whether the Deputy Mayor of Zarasai confused interests when requesting funding for a project of her institution

An ethics commission in Lithuania is investigating Deputy Mayor Aurelija Trimonytė for potential conflict of interest regarding funding for a project associated with her own organization.

Mar 17 • 10:07 UTC
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National & Local

VTEK has started an investigation into the Prime Minister's trips to Italy and the Vatican

The Ethics Commission has initiated an investigation into the behavior of the Prime Minister regarding her trips to Italy and the Vatican.

Mar 17 • 09:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK will decide how to proceed regarding the Prime Minister's trips to Italy and the Vatican

The ethics commission is set to review the Prime Minister's travel arrangements following a request related to potential conflicts of interest involving her family.

Mar 17 • 04:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the scandalous phrases of Robert Javtokas - heated battles in the Kaunas court: the session has already lasted 6 hours

A legal battle involving Robert Javtokas is ongoing in a Kaunas court, stemming from his controversial remarks that led to disciplinary action against him by the Lithuanian basketball association.

Mar 16 • 14:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lotte Shopping fined 570 million won for unfair returns and delayed payments

Lotte Shopping has been fined approximately 570 million won for unlawfully returning products and delaying payments to suppliers.

Mar 15 • 03:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Recommendation to Major Cardboard Manufacturer: Over 7,800 Printing Plates to be Stored Free of Charge

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation for major cardboard manufacturer Nippon Tokan Package to pay for services and prevent recurrence after it was found to have illegally required subcontractors to store over 7,800 items free of charge.

Mar 13 • 06:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Social Democrat Appeals to Court Over Ethics Watchdogs for Not Investigating Conservative's Filibuster

A Social Democrat lawmaker has appealed to the Regional Administrative Court after ethics watchdogs refused to investigate a conservative's filibuster, claiming the commission failed to provide clear arguments for their dismissal of the case.

Mar 12 • 08:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"72 Former Officials at Coupang" Civil Society Claims Ethical Violations by Ethics Committee and Personnel Agency... Requests for Audit

The civil society organization claims Coupang has recruited numerous former public officials creating a so-called 'former official cartel', alleging negligence by the ethics committee and personnel agency.

Mar 11 • 05:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposed Monetary Fines for Politicians Over Repeated Ethical Violations

Lithuanian lawmakers may soon face monetary penalties for repeated violations of the State Politicians' Code of Ethics as suggested by the Ethics and Procedures Commission.

Mar 9 • 16:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Širinskienė questioned the Prime Minister's decision regarding the Vatican: she approached the ethics guardians

Lithuanian MP A. Širinskienė has raised concerns about the Prime Minister's family joining her on an official visit to the Vatican, prompting her to refer the issue to the State Commission for Ethics.

Mar 9 • 07:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Brēmanis threatens and behaves aggressively at school reunion; conduct to be assessed by the Ethics Commission

A Riga city council deputy's aggressive behavior at a school reunion is being reviewed by the Ethics Commission after a video surfaced.

Mar 7 • 15:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: EACC Seeks Constitutional Amendments to Bar Impeached Leaders From 2027 Ballot

Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is proposing constitutional amendments to prohibit impeached leaders from running for office in the upcoming 2027 General Election.

Mar 5 • 15:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The fiercest opposition figure in Vilnius had to explain to the Ethics Commission: all because of salt

A prominent opposition politician in Vilnius faced scrutiny from the Ethics Commission over claims that the city lacked road salt during a significant snow event.

Mar 5 • 14:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hyosung's Unfair Demand for Subcontractor Technical Documents Settled with 3.4 Billion Won Support

Hyosung and Hyosung Heavy Industries are facing sanctions from the Fair Trade Commission for unfairly demanding technical documents from subcontractors but have agreed to a self-corrective plan worth 3.4 billion won instead of facing penalties.

Mar 4 • 03:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginiene's Advisor on Tension at Alytus Gymnasium: The Situation Clearly Has Crossed the Limits

Tensions are escalating at Alytus Gymnasium over the dismissal of an ethics teacher, prompting protests from the teaching staff and calls for an impartial commission to investigate the situation.

Mar 2 • 11:43 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
🇱🇻 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
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National & Local

Remigijus Žemaitaitis Violated Principles of Decency in Discussing Criminal Liability Regarding LRT Director

The Ethics and Procedures Commission concluded that politician Remigijus Žemaitaitis provided false information regarding LRT's audit findings, thus violating the ethical code.

Feb 25 • 12:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ethics Guardians: S. Gentvilas Did Not Violate Rules When Discussing G. Nausėda's Membership in the Communist Party

The Lithuanian Ethics Commission determined that Simonas Gentvilas did not violate any rules when he discussed President Gitanas Nausėda's past membership in the Communist Party.

Feb 25 • 12:24 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Is shoe repair covered by warranty? The Consumer Disputes Commission clarified the issue

The article discusses consumer expectations regarding the durability of expensive winter boots and the common disputes that arise between consumers and retailers when shoes start to deteriorate within the first year.

Feb 22 • 10:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Bucheon Medical Center Tied Patients for 10 Months... Human Rights Commission Recommends 'Guaranteeing Physical Freedom'

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has called for the protection of physical freedom in mental healthcare after discovering that patients were tied to beds for extended periods at Bucheon Medical Center.

Feb 19 • 03:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

2.5 billion won rebate to medical professionals... corrective order to Dong Sung Pharmaceutical

Dong Sung Pharmaceutical has been sanctioned by the Fair Trade Commission for providing approximately 250 million won in illegal rebates to doctors in the Seoul metropolitan area over a nine-year period.

Feb 18 • 05:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

No daily allowances or vote requests: see the recommendations from the Planalto for federal authorities during Carnival

The Brazilian Ethics Commission has issued guidelines for federal authorities regarding their involvement in Carnival celebrations this year.

Feb 13 • 21:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Public Audiovisual: The Inquiry Commission Will Ask Rachida Dati for Evidence of an Accusation

The inquiry commission on public audiovisual will request evidence from Culture Minister Rachida Dati regarding her accusations against the France 2 magazine Complément d'enquête.

Feb 12 • 17:30 UTC
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National & Local

Ethics guards will not evaluate the car rental agreement made by Remigijus Žemaitaitis with the party

The Lithuanian Electoral Commission has decided not to initiate an investigation into a car rental agreement involving Remigijus Žemaitaitis and his political party.

Feb 11 • 13:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Seimas ethics guards: The Culture Committee meeting regarding LRT was organized properly

The Lithuanian Seimas' Ethics and Procedure Commission concluded that the Culture Committee meeting about LRT was held in compliance with all legal stipulations.

Feb 11 • 12:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Minister: Edmundas Mačieža did not report meeting with Algis Gaižutis and Remigijus Bakys

The minister has informed the Special Investigations Service and the Chief Official Ethics Commission about the situation involving the deputy minister and the other two individuals.

Feb 10 • 13:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VTEK begins investigation into R. Žemaitaitis' car rental

The Lithuanian Ethics Commission (VTEK) has initiated an investigation into R. Žemaitaitis regarding his rental of a car while serving as the leader of a political party.

Feb 10 • 11:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK Starts Investigation into Remigijus Žemaitaitis' Car Rental

The Lithuanian State Commission on Corruption Prevention has launched an investigation into Remigijus Žemaitaitis for potential violations of public and private interest laws regarding a car rental agreement.

Feb 10 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

After the court's decision – V. Matijošaitis' statement: several said to me that you will be kicked out*****

V. Matijošaitis faces scrutiny from the Supreme Commission for the Prevention of Corruption after a court decision revealed conflicts of interest in his role as chairman of a municipal commission.

Feb 6 • 14:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: How Corruption Undermines Kenya's Economy

A recent report by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission highlights that corruption in Kenya continues to impede economic development, costing the country approximately 1.5 billion US dollars annually.

Feb 6 • 11:48 UTC

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