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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two funds that bought 2,490 public apartments from Gallardón and Botella are reselling them for up to six times more

Investment funds Nestar and Fidere are reselling public apartments bought from the Madrid City Council at greatly inflated prices, causing public outcry.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

€50,000 in compensation? That's too much. Shocking survey among the Swiss for Crans-Montana

A recent survey reveals that many Swiss citizens believe that the proposed €50,000 compensation for Crans-Montana victims is excessive, with concerns about the broader implications of using federal funds alongside existing insurance coverage.

Mar 22 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP government opens supplemental credit to cover blocked federal funds for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel

The São Paulo government has issued a decree to open supplemental credit after federal funds for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel were blocked by the TCU.

Mar 20 • 22:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP opens inquiry to investigate cut of more than 95% in funds for flood prevention in MG

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais has launched an inquiry into a significant reduction in funding for flood prevention and disaster response, amounting to over 95% from 2023 to 2026.

Mar 20 • 20:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police analyzes material and details new irregularities in works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating new irregularities related to a corruption scheme involving construction works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG.

Mar 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PL Deputy who did 'blackface' in Alesp declared herself brown and received R$ 1,593 from fund for black candidates

Deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro received public funds after declaring herself brown, sparking controversy due to her use of blackface during a public address.

Mar 19 • 21:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy who did blackface and claims to be white received R$ 1,593 from fund for black people

State Deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro received R$ 1,593 in public funds for her 2022 campaign while identifying as parda, a classification aimed at increasing representation for black candidates.

Mar 19 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police investigates bid fraud at the Cambuquira Water Park, MG

The Federal Police in Brazil is investigating alleged fraud in public bidding related to the Cambuquira Water Park, following a parliamentary inquiry's findings of irregularities.

Mar 19 • 11:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1906: Federal Police investigates if money diverted from the INSS helped pay for travels of Lulinha; Lieutenant Colonel arrested for killing wife in SP claimed to be 'alpha male' in the relationship; Recreational drug use may double stroke risk, studies warn

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating whether funds diverted from the INSS were used to cover travels for Lulinha, while a Lieutenant Colonel faces arrest for allegedly murdering his wife, claiming to embody 'alpha male' traits, and new studies highlight the increased risk of stroke associated with recreational drug use.

Mar 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

They Insist on the Electoral Scenarios in a Parliament that is Turning into a Daily Reality Show

The article discusses the ongoing political scandals and controversies in Greece's parliament, likening it to a reality show and highlighting the manipulation of public funds.

Mar 19 • 02:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State of public calamity is declared in Tuntum; residents can request withdrawal of FGTS

The city of Tuntum in Maranhão, Brazil, has been officially declared in a state of public calamity due to recent flooding, allowing residents to access their FGTS funds to aid recovery efforts.

Mar 18 • 20:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU suspends R$ 2.6 billion in federal government contributions for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel

The TCU has unanimously suspended R$ 2.6 billion in federal funding for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel project, prohibiting the Port Authority of Santos from using any funds until further notice.

Mar 18 • 19:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation of the Public Ministry targets two civil servants suspected of diverting funds in company contracts by Agehab

A public operation in Goiás is investigating two civil servants linked to the misappropriation of public funds within the Agehab's contracting processes.

Mar 18 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government Rules Out Helping BRB in Capital Raising

The Brazilian federal government has dismissed the possibility of federalizing the Bank of Brasília (BRB) or using public funds to assist in its capitalization efforts.

Mar 18 • 14:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"We are not anti-vaxxers." Coalition disputes with SPD over vaccination will be resolved by the Prime Minister

The Czech Prime Minister will address coalition disputes regarding the National Vaccination Strategy, which allocates billions from public funds to increase vaccination rates.

Mar 18 • 13:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘River Excavation’ Resumed in Daejeon, Environmental Groups Say 'Budget Waste and Ecosystem Destruction'

Environmental groups in Daejeon protest the city's resumption of river dredging, claiming it is a waste of public funds and detrimental to the ecosystem.

Mar 18 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former mayor who signed more than 90 blank checks is convicted based on the 'Ostrich Theory' for embezzlement in MG

Former João Pinheiro mayor Sérgio Vaz Soares was sentenced to over 11 years in prison for misappropriating public funds, with emphasis on his deliberate ignorance of irregularities.

Mar 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Shared Dreams or Shared Nightmares?

The article discusses the judicial delays in a case involving embezzlement of public funds for social housing by the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina.

Mar 18 • 03:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

By unanimous decision, STF condemns two deputies and a former deputy of the PL for embezzlement of amendments

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil has unanimously convicted two current deputies and one former deputy for embezzling public funds designated for health amendments.

Mar 18 • 00:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Injection of union resources into the Post Office may be postponed until 2027, says management minister

The Brazilian government is likely to delay injecting funds into the ailing postal service, Correios, until at least 2027, according to Management Minister Esther Dweck.

Mar 17 • 23:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio enacts naming rights law for public events and equipment in SP

The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, has enacted a law that allows for naming rights for state public events and equipment despite a veto on mandatory allocation of funds from these deals.

Mar 17 • 19:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Defibrillator was even given to the dying. A criminal complaint was filed in the explosive case by the minister

Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtěch has filed a criminal complaint regarding the potential misuse of public health funds tied to the implantation of defibrillators in patients who may not have needed them at a hospital in Olomouc.

Mar 17 • 15:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Todde pays the company that rewards her consultant

The Sardinian government led by Alessandra Todde is under scrutiny for allegedly awarding public funds to a consultancy firm linked to her consultant, raising questions about the integrity of the process.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK: The Mayor of Šiauliai Mismanaged Interests by Signing an Order to Allocate Funds to a Company Owned by His Relative

The Mayor of Šiauliai has been accused of conflict of interest for signing a financial support order to a company owned by a relative.

Mar 17 • 08:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: DPP Appeals Acquittal of Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya

The Director of Public Prosecutions in Kenya has appealed the acquittal of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on charges of unlawful acquisition of public funds and conflict of interest.

Mar 17 • 06:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Proposal to Use Pension Reserve Funds for Domestic Fund Development Arises Amid Concerns Over Profit Leakage Abroad

A proposal has emerged within Japan's ruling party to invest public pension reserves into domestic funds, driven by concerns that profits from mergers and acquisitions are leaking abroad.

Mar 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'DF has no managerial power': understand the decision that suspended the use of public lands to reinforce BRB's funds

A Brazilian court has ruled against using public lands as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília, asserting that the government lacks managerial authority over the bank.

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

Former Amagasaki City Councilor Accused of Embezzlement Claims Not Guilty for Some Charges

A former city councilor from Amagasaki, accused of embezzling public funds and forgery, has claimed partial innocence during his initial trial.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the cases of three Kupiškis council members, nearly 16 thousand euros are sought to be reclaimed

Prosecutors are attempting to reclaim nearly €16,000 from three members of the Kupiškis municipal council due to potential misuse of funds allocated for council-related expenses.

Mar 16 • 09:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The police will receive funds for special motorcycles from Prague

The Czech police will receive funding to acquire special motorcycles to enhance their operational capabilities.

Mar 15 • 11:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The 'Fatto' Purists Give In and Ask for Public Funds

Il Fatto announces its intention to seek public funding, a shift from its previous stance against such financial support.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the Chamber is accused of embezzlement of public money in Conceição das Alagoas

The President of the Conceição das Alagoas City Council, Giliarde Pereira Alves, faces allegations of leading a scheme to divert public funds related to land expropriation for housing.

Mar 14 • 13:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police uncovers scheme of bidding fraud and campaign financing involving federal deputy from Ceará

The Federal Police's report reveals a fraudulent scheme tied to federal deputy Júnior Mano and former mayor Bebeto Queiroz, involving illegal campaign financing and manipulation of public funds in Ceará.

Mar 14 • 01:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Botellón and Butterfly Skin

The article discusses the misuse of cultural vouchers in Spain, particularly by young people who are using the funds for non-cultural activities like clubbing instead of intended purposes.

Mar 13 • 21:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new airline Plus Ultra, from the rescue of 53 million euros to the judicial labyrinth involving Spanish politicians and Venezuelan capital

Plus Ultra airline, rescued with public funds, begins operations amidst investigations linking it to Spanish politicians and Venezuelan capital.

Mar 13 • 21:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man reported to be building a charging station for electric cars at Noppikoski – funding started flooding in

A businessman allegedly defrauded the Swedish government of millions intended for constructing electric car charging stations, with public funds misused for personal investments.

Mar 13 • 08:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fuel prices: for the government, the challenge of containing the impact at the pump... without tapping into the treasury

The French government is exploring ways to mitigate rising fuel prices without increasing public deficits or depleting state funds.

Mar 12 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation into the transfer of 5 million BRL to a football team in TO began after suspicious transactions

An investigation into the alleged misappropriation of over R$ 5.1 million in public funds in Tocantinópolis was triggered by a report indicating unusual banking transactions related to the involved parties.

Mar 12 • 15:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA: Document reveals perjury and a deliberate attempt to cover up at OPEKEPE

The SYRIZA party claims that a document confirming the involvement of Minister Voridis in a cover-up regarding the management of public funds was known to the Ministry of Rural Development as early as 2020.

Mar 12 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is how the chairman of the aid committee commented on Poutala's distribution of funds to close associates

Finnish Youth Minister Mika Poutala controversially allocated public funding to Christian youth organizations against civil servants' advice.

Mar 12 • 12:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation investigates the transfer of R$ 5.1 million from the Tocantinópolis City Hall to a football team

The Tocantins Civil Police launched Operation 2º Tempo to investigate alleged misuse of public funds linked to a local football club.

Mar 12 • 11:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE judges case that could create jurisprudence on the diversion of funds from racial quotas in elections

The Brazilian electoral court is set to make a decision that could impact the legality of diverting public funds from electoral quotas meant for black candidates to white candidates.

Mar 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Milei's Chief of Staff Under Fire for Bringing His Wife on Presidential Tour in the United States

Manuel Adorni, Chief of Staff for Argentine President Javier Milei, faces scrutiny for including his wife in the presidential delegation to the United States, raising allegations of public funds mismanagement.

Mar 11 • 19:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibaneis Rocha: Opposition files another impeachment request for the governor of the Federal District in the Legislative Chamber

The opposition to Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the Federal District has filed a new impeachment request citing multiple charges related to fiscal mismanagement and the alleged misuse of public funds.

Mar 11 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Bloodsucker: 28 defendants begin trial for fraud at Detran-AM

The Amazonas Justice has commenced the trial of 28 individuals accused of being involved in a fraudulent scheme at the Amazonas State Traffic Department (Detran-AM).

Mar 11 • 15:24 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Private school may be forced to pay back 27 million

A private school in Larvik, Norway, may have to repay 27 million NOK in public grants due to improper use of funds according to regulatory oversight.

Mar 11 • 13:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"I come here for a week to work hard in New York, I wanted my wife to accompany me": Manuel Adorni defended his wife's trip on the presidential plane

Manuel Adorni, Argentina's Chief of Staff, defended his wife's presence on the presidential flight to New York, stating they did not use public funds for her travel.

Mar 11 • 10:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court offers public companies where Ábalos' ex-partner worked to act as harmed parties in the trial

The Supreme Court of Spain has invited public companies linked to former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos' ex-partner to participate in a trial regarding alleged misappropriation of funds.

Mar 11 • 09:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Deputy AG Todd Blanche sheds light on new DOJ fraud division to address 'insane' problem

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a new DOJ division aimed at tackling rampant fraud in Minnesota, particularly focusing on Medicaid fraud.

Mar 11 • 00:00 UTC

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