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The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has initiated an investigation into municipal electric bus procurements worth 8.8 million euros, funded by the European recovery fund, amid concerns over favoritism towards two Latvia-based companies.

A senior manager at Gazprom Neft was arrested in St. Petersburg on suspicion of bribery, involving illegal payments linked to contract bids and favoritism for commercial organizations.

The article discusses accusations of favoritism within the AfD party's Saxony-Anhalt state branch.

Judge Bruno Paes Straforini has requested to withdraw from a legal case concerning the auction of former football player Cafu's mansion, amid allegations of improper favoritism towards the auctioneer.

Former head of the Plant Protection Service, J. Kornijenko, was questioned by STT in connection to a corruption investigation involving multiple officials from the agency.

Employees at the trendy second-hand store Arkivet in Sweden are raising alarms about a toxic work environment where favoritism and discriminatory practices against employees are commonplace.

Police are investigating allegations against the son of independent lawmaker Kim Byeong-ki regarding favoritism in university transfer and employment opportunities.

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

The CNIO terminated the employment of Roke Oruezabal after he reported potential favoritism in the allocation of patents to Mariano Barbacid.

Police have conducted a raid on the headquarters of Bithumb after allegations arose that independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki facilitated his son's employment at the cryptocurrency exchange.

The Chamber of Cassation in Argentina will decide whether to uphold the charges against former President Alberto Fernández related to alleged favoritism towards certain insurance producers during his presidency.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is being scrutinized for sharing posts from Democratic Party candidates shortly before local elections, raising concerns of favoritism.

The article discusses the phenomenon of favorite children within families as explained by psychologist Deborah Bellota, highlighting its psychological roots rather than malice.

Jang Dong-hyuk rejects the notion of 'presidential favoritism' amid public outrage over recent court decisions favoring current president Yoon Suk-yeol.

A scandal has erupted in the government of Isabel Díaz Ayuso over contracts awarded to a controversial figure in the cultural scene of Madrid, raising concerns about favoritism and oversight.

Tarcísio de Freitas, a gubernatorial candidate in São Paulo, is leveraging strong polling and control over public resources to unite center-right support while the opposition struggles to present a formidable candidate.

A former press secretary for Queen Elizabeth II discusses the late monarch's relationship with Prince Andrew amid allegations of misconduct against him.

The court ruled that former President Yoon Seok-yeol's actions did not constitute insurrection due to insufficient criteria for a state of emergency and considered his restraint of physical force and failure of insurrection as mitigating factors.

The article discusses the controversies surrounding Orimattila's mayor, Kalle Larsson, including allegations of favoritism and partial truths.

The article discusses allegations of nepotism and political favoritism in employment within the City of Zagreb's administration, highlighting connections between local political figures and their roles in the electoral commission.

Senator Stéphane Ravier has been sentenced to three months suspended prison time and a one-year ineligibility due to favoritism in awarding a contract for a municipal website renovation.

Iivo Niskanen criticizes the International Ski Federation's favoritism towards Norway after receiving a mysterious yellow card during a relay race.

The ice dance scoring at the Olympics has sparked suspicions of favoritism, particularly regarding French judge Jézabel Dabouis's scoring.

Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the appointment of Rosaura Martínez Ruiz to the Governing Board of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) was not a result of favoritism, clarifying that the selection is made by the university's council.

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University for not cooperating with federal investigators regarding illegal racial favoritism in admissions.

A significant controversy arose during the men's sprint skiing event at the Olympics, leading teams from Finland, Italy, and Germany to express outrage over perceived favoritism by the International Ski Federation (FIS).

An investigation has been opened by the Nice prosecutor's office into alleged corruption and favoritism surrounding the city's orders for Covid masks during the pandemic in March 2020.

The South Korean National Assembly passed a special law supporting the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), prompting environmental groups to criticize it as an irresponsible decision risking the nation's resources with unverified technology.

Senator Cynthia López is upset about media questions on the clandestine aesthetics of the Senate, particularly regarding her involvement in its reopening, while issues of political favoritism arise.

French senator Stéphane Ravier has been sentenced to one year of ineligibility due to illegal taking of interests, with additional charges of favoritism pending.

Stéphane Ravier, a senator from Bouches-du-Rhône, faced judicial scrutiny in Marseille for favoritism while also awaiting a court decision related to illegal interests.

Police in Seoul have notified independent lawmaker Kim Byung-gi of a summons for questioning over allegations of illegal political funding and favoritism, nearly six weeks after the initial accusations were made.

Victim associations like AVT, Covite, and Dignidad y Justicia criticize the preferential treatment of ETA prisoners under Article 100.2, describing it as a backdoor amnesty.

A former police officer's attempt to transfer to the CEO position at Hi Rim Architecture was unsuccessful due to conflicts with regulations regarding post-retirement employment relations, raising questions about potential favoritism linked to previous support of a presidential spouse's events.

The controversy in the Italian women's curling team revolves around the exclusion of seasoned player Angela Romei in favor of 19-year-old Rebecca Mariani, daughter of the technical director, raising questions about merit and favoritism as the Olympic Games approach.

Police are conducting a raid on the National Assembly Secretariat to secure entry records related to independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki amid investigations into various favoritism allegations.

Genoa's mayor, Silvia Salis, faces political challenges and accusations of favoritism while navigating the complexities of her role.

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office in Seville has decided not to appeal the dismissal of a case involving emergency contracts by the Andalusian Health Service with private clinics, while the PSOE and Podemos plan to challenge this decision.

A Norwegian newspaper reveals that information about Marius Borg Høiby, known as the 'bonus prince', abusing drugs was known as early as 2017 but was not published at the time.

Arsenal triumphed over Corinthians in the Women's Champions Cup final, asserting their status as favorites against the South American powerhouse.

Tensions have escalated between Police Chief Dany Levi and Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yakobi, amid allegations of power struggles and unusual financial favoritism, culminating in Yakobi's absence from a key swearing-in ceremony.

The Minnesota fraud scandal is prompting a conservative watchdog to call for increased scrutiny of billions in energy grants initiated during the Biden administration, citing potential waste and favoritism.

After Morocco's victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal, coach Walid Regragui dismissed claims of referee favoritism, stating that as the top team, they will face scrutiny.

The Golden Globes are set to reveal the favorites of the awards season, including the Oscar prospects for 'Sirat'.

The article discusses reader comments on the indictment of former SDP mayor Obersnel for favoritism, highlighting a lack of tolerance for non-party members.

The Croatian Radio's major contest, celebrating 100 years of broadcasting, faced criticism from a finalist who alleged inconsistency in the rules and favoritism during the competition.

The article discusses the disconnect between elected leaders and the general populace, highlighting concerns about corruption and favoritism in politics.

The USKOK has filed an indictment against former Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel (SDP) and three others for abuse of power, alleging that they caused substantial financial harm to the city by favoring a company owned by former water polo player Samir Barać.

An Aston Villa executive has criticized the Premier League for scheduling two away games within 72 hours over Christmas, alleging favoritism towards clubs like Arsenal that have home fixtures.

The article discusses a new policy that offers subsidies exclusively to certain favored groups or individuals.