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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ombudsman: LSM has violated professional ethics standards in 12 cases

The public media ombudsman reports that Latvia's public media has violated ethical standards in 12 instances according to a recent review.

Mar 21 • 15:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Ombudsman Received Over 3,000 Requests Last Year Regarding Bureaucracy or Abuse

The Lithuanian Ombudsman reported receiving over 3,000 complaints in 2022, primarily from inmates about poor living conditions and inadequate handling of their grievances.

Mar 21 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

3 things to check if you think your energy bill is wrong as complaints fall

Complaints about energy bills have decreased by 14% in 2025, yet billing issues remain the most common dispute according to the Energy Ombudsman.

Mar 20 • 00:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Criticizes efforts against honor violence: 'Fails the children'

A report from the Children's Ombudsman highlights the failure of society to protect children growing up with honor-related violence in the home.

Mar 19 • 07:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NSW police overusing ‘highly intrusive’ legal powers to monitor phones and computers, national watchdog finds

A national watchdog has found that New South Wales police are misusing intrusive surveillance powers to monitor the communication devices of individuals suspected of minor crimes.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

JO criticism against Flens municipality after 'wind power sign'

The Swedish Parliamentary Ombudsman has criticized the municipality of Flen for attempting to influence a company's advertisement regarding wind energy.

Mar 18 • 09:41 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Nav receives criticism from the Civil Ombudsman

The Civil Ombudsman criticizes Nav for failing to provide digital access to parents and guardians acting on behalf of their children.

Mar 18 • 09:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Nav Receives Strong Criticism from the Ombudsman: - Incomprehensible

Norwegian social welfare agency Nav faces significant criticism for failing to provide digital access for parents and guardians.

Mar 18 • 08:43 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Wolt reported to the police for misleading consumers

Wolt Denmark has been reported to the police by the Consumer Ombudsman for allegedly misleading marketing practices regarding a discount offer.

Mar 18 • 06:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Last Guardians of the Elderly - Maija Sakslin Has Defended the Elderly to the End

Maija Sakslin, Finland's Deputy Ombudsman, emphasizes the ongoing struggles faced by the elderly in receiving adequate care and recognition of their dignity in modern Finland.

Mar 18 • 06:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Red Wants to Fire Over 200 Health Directors: - This Is the Kind of Thing I Like, Says “The Waste Ombudsman”

The Norwegian political party Rødt aims to launch a campaign to terminate over 200 health directors, gaining support from the well-known anti-waste advocate Are Søberg.

Mar 18 • 06:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Church and the Government finalize the agreement with the Ombudsman to implement compensation for victims of pedophilia

The Spanish Church and government reached an agreement to compensate victims of ecclesiastical pedophilia whose cases are no longer prosecutable.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The defense lawyer demands that the Parliamentary Ombudsman investigate the police's work: 'Reprehensible'

A defense lawyer has called for an investigation by the Parliamentary Ombudsman into police methods used in prostitution-related investigations, describing them as 'reprehensible.'

Mar 17 • 18:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

People often do not realize what rights they have. The role of the ombudsman is clear, says a hot contender

The Czech Parliament is set to elect a new ombudsman this week, with candidate Eva Kostolanská emphasizing the importance of the office in protecting citizens' rights and ensuring good governance.

Mar 17 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Barcelona City Council will rehouse affected people from Vallcarca in Casa Orsola

The Barcelona City Council is rehousing vulnerable residents affected by urban development plans in Vallcarca to Casa Orsola, with mediation by the city Ombudsman.

Mar 17 • 09:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

‘Transgender Person’ Hranjec in Women's Section: Soon to Appear in Court, Also Wrote to the Ombudsman

Sonja Hranjec, a transgender individual, faces trial for the fatal stabbing of Vedran Gračan, a known activist, in a disputed public space in Croatia.

Mar 16 • 12:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ombudsman Palkova calls to review the Immigration Law amendments

Latvian Ombudsman Karina Palkova urges the review of amendments to the Immigration Law that impose a general ban on Russian and Belarusian citizens obtaining residence permits, emphasizing the need for family unity in child guardianship.

Mar 14 • 10:32 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

SDR wants to secure children's right to sign language

SDR advocates for the Children’s Ombudsman to review legislation to safeguard children's rights to sign language, emphasizing issues faced by deaf children in Sweden.

Mar 12 • 13:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

La Salle rejects public and collective recognition for 30 victims of sexual abuse by the religious Patxi Ezkiaga

La Salle has denied a public recognition for 30 victims sexually abused by brother Patxi Ezkiaga, leading to the closure of mediation by the Basque Ombudsman.

Mar 11 • 14:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jarmo Hirvonen appointed interim deputy ombudsman

Jarmo Hirvonen has been appointed as the interim deputy ombudsman for the period from 2026 to 2030 by the Parliamentary Ombudsman Jari Råman.

Mar 11 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Parliament elects a new deputy ombudsman today

Finnish parliament members are voting today for a new deputy ombudsman, with two candidates proposed by the Constitutional Law Committee.

Mar 10 • 23:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Final Review of MAST Oversight on Blood Horsekeeping Without Comments

The Icelandic parliamentary ombudsman has completed an investigation into the oversight of horse bloodkeeping by MAST and found no grounds for critique.

Mar 10 • 20:40 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Ombudsman Raises No Objections to MAST's Monitoring of Blood Ratio

Iceland's Ombudsman has expressed no objections to the MAST's oversight regarding blood ratios in horses.

Mar 10 • 17:54 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Ombudsman does not comment on MAST's supervision of blood mare management

The Icelandic Ombudsman has opted not to make any remarks regarding the supervision of blood mare management by MAST.

Mar 10 • 17:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ukrainian Children's Rights Advocate: Every Child Rescued from Russia is a Special Operation

Oksana Tšervjakova, a representative for children's rights from the office of the Ukrainian parliament's ombudsman, highlights ongoing efforts to repatriate Ukrainian children forcibly taken by Russian authorities, yet acknowledges only a small number have returned home after four years of conflict.

Mar 10 • 16:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

JO ends police investigation after the death of 14-year-old Mohamed

The Swedish Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) has decided to terminate its investigation into the police's handling of the disappearance of a 14-year-old boy named Mohamed, as the primary events will now be addressed in a court case related to discrimination.

Mar 10 • 11:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

JO drops investigation into 14-year-old's death

The Swedish Justice Ombudsman (JO) has decided to terminate its investigation into the case of a 14-year-old boy who was murdered in the summer of 2023, citing an ongoing court examination as the reason.

Mar 10 • 10:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Are vehicle owners defenseless against speed cameras? Ombudsman: they have no right to defense in court

The Polish Ombudsman has raised concerns that vehicle owners cannot effectively defend themselves in court if fined by speed cameras, as remaining silent leads to penalties for not identifying the driver.

Mar 10 • 09:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Bus driver called Ukrainian passport "trash"

A bus driver in Stockholm has been accused of harassment for calling a Ukrainian woman's passport "trash", leading to a complaint and demand for compensation from the Discrimination Ombudsman.

Mar 10 • 09:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Without children's statements, it is not possible to ban mobile phones in schools, said Ombudsman's representative Schorm to the MPs

The representative of the Czech Ombudsman stated that without input from children, schools cannot impose a ban on mobile phones.

Mar 10 • 08:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Differing Opinions Among Government Parties on SIM Card Registration Law; 'Progressives' Will Demand the Opinion of the Ombudsman

Latvian government parties are divided over a proposed law for the registration of prepaid SIM cards aimed at combating telephone fraud which cost citizens nearly 24 million euros in two years.

Mar 8 • 18:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ashi Kola to Levin and Amit: The Growing Shortage of Judges is Intolerable, Find a Solution

The former ombudsman for judges, Ashi Kola, has urged the committee for selecting judges to address the increasing shortage of judges in Israel's district and magistrate courts, citing significant delays in legal proceedings.

Mar 8 • 15:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Food Ombudsman Fialka: I won't magically reduce food prices, but pressure will help

The Food Ombudsman Fialka emphasizes that while he cannot directly lower food prices, increasing public pressure may lead to more affordable prices for consumers.

Mar 7 • 08:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The first children's ombudsman will be guardianship judge Martin Beneš

The article announces that Martin Beneš has been appointed as the first children's ombudsman in the Czech Republic.

Mar 6 • 17:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Martin Beneš has become the Children's Ombudsman, despite a committee including children

Martin Beneš was appointed as the Children's Ombudsman in Czechia, even though concerns were raised by a committee that included voices of children.

Mar 6 • 15:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The government wants to investigate religious influencers

The Swedish government is tasking the Ombudsman for Children to catalog religious influencers and the living conditions of young people in marginalized areas.

Mar 6 • 13:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ombudsman: A large number of Ukrainian prisoners released from Russia have serious health problems

Recent exchanges have brought home 500 Ukrainian citizens, including soldiers, with many reportedly facing serious health issues after captivity in Russia.

Mar 6 • 12:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kutrrh Releases Body Held Over Hospital Sh750,346 Bill After Ombudsman Intervention

The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital released a deceased patient's body after the Kenyan Ombudsman intervened due to a complaint about unlawful detention over an unpaid bill.

Mar 6 • 12:17 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's ombudsman demands explanation from Hungary over detention of 7 Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards

Ukraine's ombudsman has requested clarification from Hungary regarding the detention of seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards when their vehicles transporting cash were stopped.

Mar 6 • 10:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Ombudsman Criticized Kekin: Political Activity in Such Space is Unacceptable

The Children's Ombudsman Tatjana Katkić Stanić has criticized politician Ivana Kekin for using a school event to promote her political agenda regarding social media's impact on children's mental health.

Mar 5 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Like Game of Thrones': Doctors divided over patient safety, bullying

NSW Health has apologized to three whistleblowing doctors after an investigation into alleged bullying was deemed unreasonable by the NSW Ombudsman.

Mar 5 • 18:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Lars Arrhenius resigns as Equality Ombudsman

Lars Arrhenius has announced his resignation as Sweden's Equality Ombudsman after six years in office, citing a desire to pursue other interests.

Mar 5 • 14:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun Ombudsman urges peaceful, issue-based campaigns for 2027

The Federal Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission in Ogun State has called for peaceful and issue-based campaigns as political actors prepare for the 2027 elections.

Mar 5 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Constitutional Law Committee proposes Susanna Lindroos-Hovinheimo or Eeva Nykänen as deputy ombudsman

The Constitutional Law Committee has nominated Susanna Lindroos-Hovinheimo and Eeva Nykänen as candidates for the position of deputy ombudsman in the Finnish Parliament.

Mar 5 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Ombudsman Defended Dog Owners. The City Council Freed Them from Fees, but Only at the Cost of Unnecessary Bureaucracy

The Czech Ombudsman has expressed support for dog owners against unnecessary bureaucracy imposed by local authorities regarding fees.

Mar 5 • 08:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Patients in Corridors and Forced Medication - Sharp Criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman about Psychiatry

The Parliamentary Ombudsman has sharply criticized the psychiatric care at Sahlgrenska University Hospital due to overcrowding and forced medication of patients.

Mar 4 • 17:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Head of Inspection is Leaving. This Comes After Being Accused of Bullying by the Ombudsman

The head of an inspection body in Czechia is stepping down following allegations of bullying made by the ombudsman.

Mar 4 • 11:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

There is definitely room for lower prices, says new food ombudsman

The newly appointed food ombudsman in Czechia highlights that there is significant potential for reducing food prices in the market.

Mar 4 • 10:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE-AP opens registrations for the 'Day of Ombudsman 2026' event in Macapá

The Amapá State Court of Accounts (TCE-AP) has opened registrations for the 'Day of Ombudsman 2026' event, aimed at promoting active citizen participation in public management.

Mar 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman says there were deficiencies in monitoring the use of patient data

A Finnish Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman reported deficiencies in how the North Ostrobothnia welfare region monitored the use of patient data, following allegations that employees accessed patient information without proper justification.

Mar 4 • 08:22 UTC

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