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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Nuns killed in Burundi. Money from Emilia to the organizer of the triple murder

The article discusses the controversial financial ties between Emilia-Romagna officials and the man accused of orchestrating the murder of three Italian nuns in Burundi in 2014.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington is moving to punish a Swiss bank for its ties to Iran and Syria

The U.S. Treasury Department is proposing to sever Swiss Bank 'M. Beyer Merchant' from the American financial system over allegations of unlawful support for entities linked to Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.

Feb 27 • 08:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sakaja Ties Political Fate to Implementation of Deal With Ruto

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasizes his commitment to a cooperation agreement with the national government, seeing it as key to addressing the city's financial challenges and ensuring his political future.

Feb 26 • 14:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Close ties with politicians, scandal with colonoscopies. Director Kužela leaves amid growing loss of the hospital

Ladislav Kužela resigns as director of St. Michal's Hospital in Bratislava amid a scandal involving colonoscopies and the hospital's financial losses.

Feb 23 • 14:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Obuljen Koržinek allocates funds for a ‘queer season’ and festival where the Croatian flag is destroyed

The Croatian Ministry of Culture has allocated €5,500 to the LGBT association Domino for events related to queer art and activism in 2026, amid controversy surrounding the association's ties to the political party Možemo and investigations into financial misconduct.

Feb 23 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Here’s why Prince Andrew was arrested

Prince Andrew's arrest marks a significant moment in a long and controversial saga involving financial ties and allegations of serious misconduct.

Feb 19 • 12:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco Pleno was owned by a banker connected to Petistas from Bahia

The Central Bank of Brazil liquidated Banco Pleno, associated with banker Augusto Lima, who has ties to the Workers' Party in Bahia, highlighting the ongoing financial crisis linked to the Master financial group.

Feb 18 • 11:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The indictment against Jagland damages the reputation of the Nobel Prize. More transparency is needed.

The Nobel Committee's new transparency measures, including disclosing members' affiliations and financial ties, are seen as necessary but may not suffice to restore trust following the indictment against Thorbjorn Jagland.

Feb 17 • 11:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Grillina Network with Hannoun & Co. 'The Million? Talk to Di Battista'

Il Giornale reveals a complex investigation involving financial ties between Islamic organizations and the Italian left, highlighting the role of Mohammad Hannoun in managing funds linked to Hamas.

Feb 17 • 05:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Epstein case extends to France: raids at the offices of former culture minister Jack Lang

French authorities have raided the offices of former Culture Minister Jack Lang as part of an investigation into his potential financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 16 • 19:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Dramatic End for Jack Lang: Security Raid during His Farewell at the Arab World Institute

French police raided the Arab World Institute in Paris during a farewell speech for its president, Jack Lang, as part of an investigation into his financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 16 • 17:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German AI researcher: What was left unsaid in the interview about Epstein

A German AI researcher discusses his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing the nature of their financial relationship and the lack of critical questioning during a recent interview.

Feb 16 • 17:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the Tayayá resort contributed to Toffoli's removal from the Master case reporting

The luxury resort Tayayá is linked to the removal of Minister Dias Toffoli from the reporting of the Master case in Brazil due to his financial ties with an investment fund connected to ex-banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Feb 14 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goldman Sachs' Chief Lawyer Resigned After the Revelation of Her Close Ties with Epstein

Kathryn Ruemmler resigned as Goldman Sachs' chief lawyer after it was revealed that she accepted gifts from the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 13 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli acknowledges being a partner in a company that sold a resort and denies friendship or payments to Vorcaro

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli has clarified his association with the company Maridt and denied any personal or financial ties to Daniel Vorcaro, who is under investigation.

Feb 12 • 12:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli denies relationship with Daniel Vorcaro and says he left the business group before the decision on Banco Master

Minister Dias Toffoli clarifies his involvement with the company Maridt and denies any personal or financial ties to Daniel Vorcaro, the owner of Banco Master.

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

Gas Station Workers Investigated for Suspected Links to PCC in PI Report Delayed Salaries and Dismissals; Over 70 Laid Off

Gas station workers in Brazil, linked to an investigation uncovering ties with the PCC, are reporting delayed wages and mass layoffs amid the fallout from the closure of their workplaces.

Feb 11 • 18:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The universe of advisors in the Senate: those who lead the ranking, family ties, and the legislator without a team

The article examines the disparities in the number of advisors each senator in Argentina has and the financial resources at their disposal to hire them.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PM Investigation Links Milton Leite, Former President of the SP City Council, to Bus Company Suspected of Ties to PCC

Documents from the São Paulo Military Police's Internal Affairs indicate that Milton Leite, a former president of São Paulo's City Council, has possible financial ties to a bus company suspected of being connected to the criminal organization PCC.

Feb 9 • 22:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Jeffrey Epstein funded Brazilian models and warned days before his arrest; Federal Prosecutor's Office investigates mention in Natal

Newly released documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein had personal ties with Brazilian models, offering financial support and warning one about his imminent arrest.

Feb 9 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Files cast light on Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to cryptocurrency

Newly released documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein's significant financial involvement with major cryptocurrency firms, including investments in Bitcoin and Coinbase.

Feb 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sarah Ferguson's grubby shopping list for 'husband' Jeffrey Epstein

The article discusses Sarah Ferguson's troubling financial relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting a series of demands she made to him shortly after his release from prison.

Feb 8 • 08:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

The Rothschild Family's Ties with Jeffrey Epstein Revealed

The Rothschild family, recognized for its significant financial power, had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who acted as an unofficial advisor.

Feb 8 • 02:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Former Minister in France Resigns from Cultural Center Director Position After Being Named in Epstein Documents

Former French culture minister Jack Lang has requested to resign from his position as head of the IMA cultural center following revelations of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 7 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former French Minister Comments on Investigation After Being Linked to Epstein

Former French Minister Jack Lang has denied allegations of financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein, following the opening of an investigation into him and his daughter.

Feb 7 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: Former Minister Jack Lang Resigned from the Institute of the Arab World

Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang has proposed resigning from his position at the Institute of the Arab World following the initiation of a financial investigation regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 7 • 18:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

French judiciary investigates former Minister of Culture over Epstein ties

A French investigation has been launched against former Minister of Culture Jack Lang and his daughter over their financial interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 7 • 16:57 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

France opens financial probe into ex-minister Jack Lang after Epstein revelations

France's former culture minister Jack Lang is under investigation for financial crimes related to alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 7 • 08:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Heads of pension funds with the highest values in Master have political connections

The heads of state pension funds with the largest investments in financial letters from Banco Master have political ties or previous work in politics, as reported by Folha.

Feb 7 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Investigation into tax fraud against former French Culture Minister and his daughter following revelations about Epstein

An investigation is underway regarding alleged tax fraud involving former French Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter, linked to financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 7 • 00:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

France opens Epstein investigation against former minister

French authorities have opened an investigation into former culture minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline for alleged tax fraud linked to their suspected financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 7 • 00:36 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

UK, China boost financial ties, deepen London’s role as offshore yuan hub

A new financial cooperation agreement between the UK and China aims to enhance London's position as a major offshore yuan hub by designating a new yuan clearing bank and promoting cross listings and green finance.

Feb 6 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

The organizers of the Davos Forum want to investigate their leader's relationship with Epstein

The organizers of the World Economic Forum in Davos have launched an internal investigation into the ties between their CEO, Børge Brende, and the American financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 5 • 19:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Nobel Institute: Requests explanations from former president of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee regarding ties with Epstein

The Nobel Institute is seeking explanations from a former president of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee about his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing that any financial benefits would violate their code of ethics.

Feb 4 • 18:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Norway: The Nobel Institute asks the former Prime Minister for 'explanations' regarding his ties with Jeffrey Epstein

The Nobel Institute is seeking explanations from former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland over any financial benefits he may have received from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 4 • 16:17 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Sold apartment to Norwegian diplomat couple after Epstein negotiations: - Not voluntary

Top diplomat Mona Juul's financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein raise questions about her security clearance after she and her husband bought a Frogner apartment at half price following negotiations involving Epstein.

Feb 3 • 19:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

How to guard against suspicions of disqualification?

The article discusses the ongoing issues of financial ties between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and greater transparency.

Feb 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Adamuz accident and the cessation of operations between Madrid and Andalusia ties Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo to the red numbers

The tragic train accident in Adamuz, Córdoba, will have significant economic repercussions for high-speed companies Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo, leading to financial losses.

Feb 1 • 20:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The ties of pro-Pal with the Qatar NGO. A river of money for the 'leaders' of Gaza

An investigation into Mohammad Hannoun reveals his financial connections with Qatar charity, linked to Hamas funding and significant donations for Islamic community projects in Italy.

Dec 31 • 06:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Fratoianni: "Hannoun is not my friend. People like him betray the Palestinians"

Nicola Fratoianni, leader of Avs, denies any association with Hannoun, who has been accused of financial ties to Hamas, asserting that such individuals betray the Palestinian cause.

Dec 29 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

President of a Palestinian Association Arrested in Italy for Alleged Financial Links to Hamas

Mohamed Hannun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, was arrested in Genoa on suspicion of financial ties to the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, along with eight other arrests and the seizure of almost eight million euros.

Dec 27 • 14:46 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Who is Hannoun: his ties with politics, the prayer for Quattrocchi: 'Here’s what I think of Hamas'

Architect Mohammad Hannoun, arrested today for financing Hamas, has navigated a complex relationship with Italian and U.S. anti-terrorism efforts for 23 years, previously evading significant legal repercussions despite financial scrutiny.

Dec 27 • 10:57 UTC

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