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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino speaks on anomalies in amendments sent to Codevasf and Dnocs and sets deadlines to improve oversight

Minister Flávio Dino has established new deadlines for agencies to enhance control mechanisms over the execution of parliamentary amendments in Brazil.

Mar 22 • 20:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A silent march demands accountability in Santander for the six deaths on the El Bocal walkway

A silent march in Santander called for accountability regarding the deaths of six young people who fell into the sea after a walkway collapse.

Mar 22 • 18:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The defibrillator case: It was enough to read the newspapers, Mr. Minister

The article discusses the case involving defibrillators in the Czech Republic and criticizes the Minister for neglecting to follow news sources.

Mar 22 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Director of CLP says the end of compulsory retirement as punishment for judges is an institutional advance

A proposal to eliminate compulsory retirement as a punishment for judges is seen as a significant improvement for Brazil's justice institutions by the CLP.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

We need more answers from the royal family about what routines they have to avoid such mistakes

The article criticizes the Norwegian royal family for lacking transparency and accountability, particularly in relation to recent controversies involving personal associations.

Mar 20 • 19:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More than 70 UK councils failed to issue single fine for littering last year

Over 70 councils in the UK did not issue any fines for littering in the past year, raising concerns about enforcement and public accountability.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Høiby case is finally over

The article discusses the conclusion of the Høiby case in Norway, expressing the author's views on the matter.

Mar 19 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Chief Justice Tops New Pay List At R3.3-Million a Year

The Chief Justice of South Africa is set to earn R3.3 million annually from April 2025, the highest salary among judges and government officials listed.

Mar 19 • 12:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

USA with record public debt after a few weeks of war in Iran

The article discusses the implications of rising U.S. public debt amid ongoing military conflicts and fiscal policies.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPE requests that teenager be held accountable in court for triple attempted feminicide after stabbing colleagues at state school

The Public Ministry of Pernambuco has filed a representation against a 14-year-old who stabbed three classmates, seeking accountability for actions resembling attempted feminicide.

Mar 18 • 23:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court affirms citizen’s right to film officers in public

A Federal High Court in Warri, Nigeria, upheld the right of citizens to record police officers during public stops.

Mar 18 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PM did not send images from 40% of the requested body cameras by the Public Defender's Office of RJ

The Public Defender's Office of Rio de Janeiro reported that 40% of requests for body camera footage from police had not been fulfilled.

Mar 18 • 16:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Transparency in the trial against Høiby is not about sensationalism

The article argues that transparency in the trial against Marius Borg Høiby is crucial for public understanding and accountability in the legal process.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Thoughts of Chairman on Governor Saito: The Prolonged Whistleblowing Issue in Hyogo - 'Don't Give Up'

The public misconduct investigation regarding former Hyogo Governor Saito's handling of whistleblower complaints continues to draw attention as it marks one year since a third-party committee declared his actions illegal.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Ministers promised more transparency about monetary contributions to politicians - nothing has happened

Danish ministers have repeatedly pledged to enhance transparency regarding private monetary donations to political parties, but progress remains stalled despite ongoing frustrations from various political factions.

Mar 17 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCMPA recommends rejection of the 2024 accounts of the City Hall of Mojuí dos Campos

The Pará Court of Accounts recommends that the City Council of Mojuí dos Campos reject the 2024 financial accounts of former mayor Marco Antonio Machado Lima due to several irregularities.

Mar 17 • 18:17 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Pressured Crown Prince Refused to Answer

The article discusses a situation where the Crown Prince was pressed for answers but chose not to respond.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd edition - TO from Monday, March 16, 2026.

Recent news highlights include judicial accountability, allegations against a public figure's family ties, and international military cooperation issues.

Mar 17 • 00:07 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

The former CBC host blowing the lid off its bias and dysfunction: Full Comment podcast

Former CBC host Travis Dhanraj criticizes the corporation for its lack of accountability and biased political coverage.

Mar 16 • 13:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Oversight Needed to Avoid Oil Resource Curse - IPPR

The Institute for Public Policy Research urges the need for improved governance and oversight to help Namibia maximize the benefits of its emerging oil economy.

Mar 16 • 12:20 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Life Imprisonment Sentence for Father and Daughter Triple Murder in Hannō City

A court in Saitama has sentenced Jun Saito to life imprisonment for the murders of three family members in Hannō City, a case that stirred public outrage and involved complex issues of accountability.

Mar 16 • 06:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government changing law to keep all premier, minister records secret

The Ford government in Ontario is proposing changes to transparency laws that would keep all records from ministers and staff secret.

Mar 13 • 14:43 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

After nearly three years, the robodebt report’s secret chapter has been unsealed. What does it reveal?

The recently unsealed chapter of the robodebt royal commission report reveals potential corruption among public officials involved in the unlawful Centrelink debt recovery scheme.

Mar 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UPA equipment in DF has been idle for 3 years; Court demands explanation

The Court of Accounts of the Federal District demands an explanation for hospital equipment that has been unused for three years at UPA Ceilândia II.

Mar 13 • 13:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Can we get the money back? About 26,000 kroner, please

A weekly satirical piece by Lars Dahlager critiques contemporary issues in Denmark.

Mar 13 • 09:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo commissioner charges public officers on asset declaration

The Oyo State Commissioner for Finance emphasized the importance of asset declaration among public officers during a training session aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public service.

Mar 13 • 02:04 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australians are right to ask ‘is this good enough?’ when it comes to the Nacc’s final robodebt report | A J Brown

The NACC's final robodebt report has drawn disappointment from many Australians, highlighting the expectations placed on the commission regarding accountability and integrity among public officials.

Mar 13 • 01:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

CGU receives the result of the internal investigation from the Central Bank about servers involved in the Master case

The CGU has received the outcome of the Central Bank's internal investigation into two employees involved in the Master case, which may lead to further inquiries or disciplinary actions.

Mar 11 • 23:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Monica Lewinsky calls Clinton scandal 'public burning,' like witches 'tied to a post'

Monica Lewinsky reflects on the harsh public scrutiny she faced during the Clinton scandal, likening it to a 'public burning' and emphasizing the need for accountability.

Mar 11 • 21:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the Adorni controversy, Guillermo Francos revealed he used the presidential plane only once: it was for the death of Pope Francis

Former official Guillermo Francos stated he only used the presidential plane once, highlighting a contrast with current Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni amidst public outcry over the use of government resources for family members.

Mar 11 • 16:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Case of Arson Attack. Politicians Blame Each Other for Who Set the Car on Fire

Czech politicians are embroiled in accusations regarding responsibility for an arson attack on a car.

Mar 11 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Comrades ministers, clean up your mess

The article critiques the hierarchical titles used by Brazilian authorities and their effects on accountability and public perception.

Mar 10 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Control bodies in Sergipe announce technical note for public spending control with parties

A technical note has been announced for financial control of public resources spent on festivities in Sergipe, Brazil.

Mar 10 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF and MPPB appeal a decision to hold the Union and Paraíba accountable for failures during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Federal Public Ministry of Paraíba and the Public Ministry of Paraíba are appealing a court decision to hold both the federal government and the state accountable for health service failures during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mar 10 • 18:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Prosecutors and judges are the only ones who evaluate themselves in the public administration. And they promote themselves at 99.6%

A proposed law in Italy aims to impose performance evaluations on all public employees, except judges and prosecutors, sparking debate about accountability in the judiciary.

Mar 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Governor of Fukui, who resigned due to sexual harassment, to return 15 million yen of retirement pay

The former governor of Fukui, who resigned over sexual harassment allegations, has agreed to return 15 million yen of his retirement pay following discussions with the current governor.

Mar 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Democratic lawmakers demand public accountability for Trump administration regarding Iran war

Democratic senators are pushing for public hearings to hold Trump's administration accountable for its actions regarding the Iran war.

Mar 10 • 02:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Party with State Forest Money: Why Can't RMK Show the Price Offer?

The RMK organized a party costing 130,000 euros but has been unable to provide documentation supporting the order for the event.

Mar 9 • 11:19 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SA government attributes email to wrong man after death, traumatising family

The South Australian government mistakenly attributed a positive email about hospital care to a deceased man, causing distress to his grieving family.

Mar 7 • 19:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

David Colmenares presents his vision to deputies to strengthen superior auditing 2026-2034

David Colmenares discussed his plans for enhancing superior auditing in Mexico from 2026 to 2034 before the Commission of Surveillance of the Superior Audit of the Federation.

Mar 6 • 23:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Reform Must Not Come At the Cost of Accountability

Liberia's restructuring of traffic management has raised concerns about accountability despite assurances of job security for civil servants.

Mar 6 • 12:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

L. Kasčiūnas on K. Starkevičius's decision: "An example for everyone of how politicians can and should behave"

L. Kasčiūnas praised K. Starkevičius's decision to address a personal matter without the protection of his parliamentary mandate, emphasizing this as a model of proper political conduct.

Mar 6 • 10:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I Am a Donkey, Admits the Mayor of Krnov for a Video Recorded While Driving a Service Vehicle

The Mayor of Krnov has publicly apologized for a video taken while driving a municipal vehicle.

Mar 6 • 10:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Let the names of the other involved come to light,' says reader about Master case

Readers express their outrage and demand accountability in the Master case, indicating the widespread involvement of public figures in corruption.

Mar 6 • 00:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Former Head of Railway Administration to Receive Golden Parachute, But the Minimum Possible: 1.8 Million

The former head of the Railway Administration in Czechia is set to receive a severance package of 1.8 million, the lowest permissible amount.

Mar 5 • 18:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Thousands of public employees lost parts of their service pension. Why was the case shelved?

Thousands of former public employees in Norway allege that the state has committed pension fraud, leading to a complaint and subsequent investigation that was shelved by the police.

Mar 5 • 13:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ZZS accuses Švinks of hiding information about 'Rail Baltica'

The Green and Farmers' Union in coalition accuses Transport Minister Ainis Švinks of unjustly classifying information related to the 'Rail Baltica' project.

Mar 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ICE Lost Again: The Measure Similar to Newsom’s in California that Benefits Migrants in Colorado

Denver has proposed an ordinance banning members of security forces, including ICE agents, from performing operations with masked faces, enhancing accountability during encounters with the public.

Mar 4 • 22:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Gov promises justice in abducted Jigawa teenager’s case

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi pledged to pursue justice for a teenager abducted in Hadejia, amid public protests demanding accountability and action from the authorities.

Mar 4 • 22:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA anti-corruption watchdog left itself vulnerable to corruption for years

A report has revealed that the WA Corruption and Crime Commission had significant vulnerabilities to corruption due to flaws in its financial systems over multiple years.

Mar 4 • 21:12 UTC

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