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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Government MPs want to abolish rules against 'political trafficking'

Czech government MPs are seeking to abolish regulations that prevent political patronage.

Feb 22 • 12:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Prenotopoli" in Taranto. Under Investigation by the Nas: One Million Practices

The Italian health authorities are investigating potential fraudulent appointment rescheduling in Taranto's health system, with suspicions of a patronage system allowing privileged access to medical services.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norwegian Library Association pauses Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s patronage

The Norwegian Library Association has put a pause on the patronage of Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

Feb 13 • 11:45 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Norwegian Library Association puts Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s patronage on hold

The Norwegian Library Association has decided to pause Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s patronage amid concerns regarding her connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 13 • 11:45 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria’s grand gala

The Vienna Opera Ball, a prestigious event held under the patronage of Alexander Van der Bellen, captivates 5,500 attendees with a blend of music, dance, and charity.

Feb 13 • 07:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Favors and Mozzarellas in Exchange for Appointments. Fico's 'Turnaround' Mortgaged by De Luca

The article criticizes Roberto Fico, the President of Campania, for failing to keep his promise to keep politics out of hospitals, amidst allegations of political patronage and corruption in hospital appointments.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

“I found a wonderful girl for your next stay in Paris”: the disturbing friendship of two French musicians with Jeffrey Epstein

The article examines the complex connections two prominent French musicians have with Jeffrey Epstein, revealed in newly declassified documents.

Feb 11 • 22:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Laughter Between Marta Ortega and the King in Their Face-to-Face Meeting

Marta Ortega, the president of Inditex, and the King shared a light-hearted moment during their meeting at the annual meeting of the Royal Board of the Collections Gallery.

Feb 5 • 16:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Putting the Bell on the Cat

The article discusses the need to reduce public spending not just at the central government level but also at local governments, where political patronage is evident in the oversaturation of personnel in various offices.

Feb 5 • 13:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Another organization asks the palace for Epstein answers

The Norwegian Rheumatism Association requests clarification from the palace regarding Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s connections with Jeffrey Epstein before deciding on the continuation of her patronage.

Feb 5 • 10:37 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Another organization asks the Palace for Epstein answers

Several organizations under the patronage of Crown Princess Mette-Marit are requesting clarification on the Jeffrey Epstein emails before considering future collaboration with the Palace.

Feb 5 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Mette-Marit’s Collaborations at Risk – The Royal Family Remains Silent

Several organizations under the patronage of Crown Princess Mette-Marit are demanding an investigation into her connections with Jeffrey Epstein, which may affect their future collaborations with her.

Feb 5 • 09:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Life & Tech

A blood donation campaign will take place in the government

A blood donation campaign organized under the patronage of Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė invites ministers, government office staff, and guests to contribute, highlighting the importance of voluntary blood donation for the healthcare system.

Feb 4 • 05:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Meeting on the Crown Princess's Patronage

Today, the organization Sex og Samfunn will discuss Crown Princess Mette Marit's patronage of the 'Skamløsprisen' at a board meeting.

Feb 2 • 11:25 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Crisis Meeting on the Crown Princess's Patronage: - Will Make a Statement

Sex and Society is reassessing Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s patronage following her contact with Epstein, with various organizations acknowledging the seriousness of the issue while asserting it is too early to decide on the matter.

Feb 2 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Noelia García Pérez, professor of Art History: "Without the patronage of women, half of the rooms in the Prado would be empty"

Noelia García Pérez discusses the critical role of women's patronage in the arts, emphasizing that much of the Prado Museum's collection relies on their support.

Jan 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

After allegations against Weimer - Söder suspends patronage at the Economic Summit

Due to allegations of potential influence on politicians, Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder has suspended his patronage of the Ludwig Erhard Summit organized by the Weimer Media Group for 2026.

Jan 12 • 16:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ludwig Erhard Summit: Söder's decision is right, but not far enough

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder will not attend the Ludwig Erhard Summit this year, rejecting the patronage and state reception due to prior suspicions that the event may allow access to political power for a price.

Jan 12 • 14:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

After criticism of Culture Minister Weimer: Söder suspends patronage for Ludwig Erhard Summit

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder announced he will neither sponsor nor participate in the controversial Ludwig Erhard Summit this year, and there will be no accompanying state reception due to the criticisms.

Jan 12 • 12:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Sports

Nawrocki took patronage over the slalom. On the course… Duda

President Karol Nawrocki has taken honorary patronage of a charity skiing event in Zakopane that combines sports competition with support for people with disabilities, with former president Andrzej Duda also participating.

Jan 11 • 12:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Dead people voting and fake ballots. The patronage services are falsifying the referendum

The article discusses alleged electoral fraud involving deceased individuals voting and pre-printed ballots in a referendum regarding the separation of careers, implicating patronage services in the scheme.

Dec 27 • 04:00 UTC

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