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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Giorgio Parisi: 'This is how we Europeans can create the CERN of AI'

Giorgio Parisi advocates for the establishment of a public European research center for artificial intelligence to ensure transparency and accessibility.

Feb 26 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Argentina falls again in the Corruption Perception Index: an institutional warning sign

Argentina has again dropped in the Corruption Perception Index, reflecting a worrying decline in the integrity of its public sector.

Feb 26 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expenses for the Sou Manaus 2025 festival have increased by over 1,000% and transparency failures, says TCE-AM

A report from the State Court of Accounts (TCE-AM) revealed significant irregularities in the financial management of the Sou Manaus Passo a Paço 2025 festival, including a 1,150% increase in expenses.

Feb 26 • 20:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Citizen Participation Council and commissioners defend the organization of the attorney general selection contest

The Citizen Participation Council and a commission defend the public competition to select the attorney general amid civil society criticisms.

Feb 26 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Câmara de Campos holds hearings and resumes legislative work

The Chamber of Campos dos Goytacazes resumes legislative activities following a recess, with public hearings scheduled for transparency and health management reports.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Public entities and contracts

The article argues for the objective hiring of public officials in Ecuador, emphasizing the importance of qualifications over personal or political ties.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Public health advocates say more transparency needed in debate over illicit tobacco as industry links questioned

Public health advocates are calling for increased transparency regarding the influence of tobacco industry-linked actors in the illicit tobacco debate in Australia.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Railway: The railway.gov.gr application goes live – Real-time train tracking on the Athens-Thessaloniki corridor

The Greek government launched the railway.gov.gr application for real-time tracking of trains between Athens and Thessaloniki, aiming to improve transparency and regain public trust in rail travel.

Feb 25 • 11:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Seattle Times Editorial Board warns Washington state prioritizes accused teachers over child safety

The Seattle Times Editorial Board criticizes Washington state's laws for prioritizing teachers accused of misconduct over child safety, as many allegations can remain hidden from public view.

Feb 25 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government ignored MP warning while continuing negotiations to purchase Banco Master, documents indicate

The government of the Federal District of Brazil proceeded with plans to acquire Banco Master despite warnings from the Federal Public Ministry about the risks involved in the transaction.

Feb 24 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Poços de Caldas City Hall receives quality seal in public transparency from TCEGM

The Poços de Caldas City Hall has been awarded a quality seal in public transparency by the Tribunal de Contas do Estado de Minas Gerais during a ceremony in Belo Horizonte.

Feb 24 • 21:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

S. Fame mellos: Mr. Mitsotakis does not ensure either transparency or healthy competition

The president of the opposition party SYRIZA-PS, Socrates Famellos, criticized Prime Minister Mitsotakis for failing to ensure transparency and healthy competition in public procurement.

Feb 24 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will ISRO Focus on 'Detailing' by Learning from NASA?

NASA recently shared results from a lunar mission test, highlighting delays due to technical issues, which raises questions about whether ISRO will adopt a similar approach to transparency.

Feb 24 • 14:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kaunas canceled the obligation for council members to individually report on their activities

Kaunas has abolished the requirement for council members to individually report their activities to the public.

Feb 24 • 10:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teachers suspect fraud in contest and report opened envelopes on exam day in Baliza

Candidates for teaching positions in São João da Baliza, Brazil, reported potential fraud during a public exam, citing opened envelopes and lack of transparency.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Teresa Siudem: Public Money Disbursement Transparency

The Central Register of Contracts in Poland will be launched to transparently record public spending agreements, obligating public sector units to register all contracts regardless of their value.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Do we have the right to know who writes the laws for Karol Nawrocki? Expert: Transparency is key

An expert emphasizes the importance of transparency in the legislative process, particularly regarding the involvement of external authors in legal drafts.

Feb 24 • 03:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Former Minister: Altinget casts doubt on the good intentions of politicians by writing about the cost of political lunches

A former Danish minister criticizes Altinget for allegedly undermining public trust in politicians by reporting on the expense of their lunches.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Economical or manipulative? Former mayor of Pardubice in court over possible manipulation of a public tender

The former mayor of Pardubice is facing court proceedings due to alleged manipulation in the public procurement process.

Feb 23 • 21:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė: The LRT working group has completed its work

Prime Minister I. Ruginienė expressed satisfaction with the completion of the LRT working group's work, which proposed new governance structures to enhance transparency and professionalism at the public broadcaster.

Feb 23 • 10:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Breaking news on political affairs, live | Sánchez announces the declassification on Tuesday of the 23-F documents 'to settle a historical debt with citizens'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the declassification of documents related to the failed coup attempt of February 23, 1981, to address a historical debt with the public and promote transparency.

Feb 23 • 07:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Investigation: Lithuanian residents believe that decision-making in the country is becoming increasingly opaque

A recent survey shows that a significant majority of Lithuanians perceive corruption as widespread and believe that decision-making processes within the country are becoming more closed.

Feb 23 • 07:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“The Public Has the Right to See Yoon Seok-youl's Judgment in Real Names” - A Professor's Claim Former Judge

A professor argues that the judgment documents for former President Yoon Seok-youl, sentenced to life imprisonment for treason, should be publicly accessible by name.

Feb 23 • 02:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

We are tired of being cheated, whether it is about politics or fastelavnsboller

The article discusses the public outcry over controversial ingredients in fastelavnsboller from a popular Danish bakery.

Feb 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

At the Tsipras Institute, our priority is the transition from passive publication to dynamic governance

The Tsipras Institute emphasizes the need for a comprehensive digital platform to enhance transparency and proactive monitoring of public spending in Greece.

Feb 22 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Political Gossip: The Silence About the Data Breach Says a Lot – What is Left Unsaid?

A recent discussion highlights the lack of public outcry in Finland regarding a significant data breach at the government agency Valtori.

Feb 22 • 09:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Not Enough for J. Epstein: D. Trump Orders Release of Alien Documents

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has directed US departments and agencies to release documents regarding aliens and extraterrestrial life, citing significant public interest.

Feb 21 • 12:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Former Mayor Charvát and his deputy face trial for public procurement manipulation

Former Mayor Charvát and his deputy are set to face trial over allegations of manipulating public contracts.

Feb 21 • 10:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sexist comments and inappropriate judgments. A storm erupts over the notary exam

A leaked Excel file containing sexist and inappropriate comments about candidates of a notary exam has ignited outrage over the transparency and impartiality of the public examination process in Italy.

Feb 21 • 07:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

New report: Young man killed in actions of the Home Defense Ministry a year ago

A report has surfaced revealing that a young man was killed during operations conducted by Iceland's Home Defense Ministry a year prior.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OBAMA STARTS: The President's service will unveil American UFO files

President Trump has ordered the release of government files relating to UFOs in response to public interest sparked by recent comments from Barack Obama.

Feb 21 • 05:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Board of Metro Vancouver’s CAO tight-lipped about status, cost of ‘leak’ investigation

The Chief Administrative Officer of Metro Vancouver, Jerry Dobrovolny, addressed the investigation into a leaked document, stating that concerns about law violations are central to the inquiry.

Feb 21 • 04:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Accounts Ministry requests TCU to lift secrecy of the Master case

The Brazilian Public Accounts Ministry has requested the TCU to lift the total secrecy imposed on the investigation involving the Central Bank and the liquidation of Banco Master.

Feb 20 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNJ determines that the Justice of MT disclose data on overtime and daily payments to commission holders

The CNJ has mandated the Mato Grosso Court of Justice to disclose detailed information regarding overtime and daily payments made to commissioned positions since January 2023.

Feb 20 • 17:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Trump-Obama Clash on UFOs as Tycoon Promises Declassification of Top Secret Files

The topic of extraterrestrial life has resurfaced in the U.S. public debate, sparked by recent remarks from former President Barack Obama and a strong response from Donald Trump promising declassification of government files on UFOs.

Feb 20 • 16:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Investigating Ajit Dada's Death...,' says Anand Paranjape

Political leaders in Maharashtra are demanding a CBI investigation into the accident involving VSR company, urging transparency for the public and the Nationalist Congress Party.

Feb 20 • 10:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

End of corruption in public procurement? China deploys AI

The article discusses China's implementation of artificial intelligence to combat corruption in public procurement.

Feb 20 • 10:23 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Contract between the Monaco football club and the DRC: the Sports Minister defends 'transparent procedures'

The Congolese Sports Minister Didier Budimbu defends the integrity of his partnership with the Monaco football club amid allegations of corruption and misappropriation of public funds.

Feb 20 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Trump orders to begin the public release of government UFO files

President Donald Trump has ordered the release of government documents related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life, following heightened public interest sparked by comments from former President Barack Obama.

Feb 20 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump orders Pentagon, other US agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens

President Trump has ordered the Pentagon and other U.S. agencies to release files regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial life, amid ongoing public interest.

Feb 20 • 09:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Trump orders release of 'important' US files on aliens and UFOs

Donald Trump has announced plans to release government files regarding alien life and UFOs, citing public interest in the subject.

Feb 20 • 08:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Digital work card everywhere by 2026 – How declared overtime increased

Greece's government plans to implement a digital work card system across both private and public sectors by 2026, following successful trial results that increased reported overtime work.

Feb 20 • 05:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Donald Trump announced that he will order the declassification of documents on UFOs and extraterrestrial life

Donald Trump stated that he will mandate the declassification of government documents related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life in response to public interest.

Feb 20 • 04:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

US President Orders Release of Documents on Unidentified Flying Objects

The U.S. President has mandated the release of documents concerning unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

Feb 20 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump's Order to Release Files on Aliens and UFOs

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to instruct federal agencies to locate and publish government files related to extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), responding to public interest.

Feb 20 • 03:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Changing the pace against risks, declaring "by the sticks", "shaming and watching": discussion on public procurement reform

A discussion on public procurement reform in Latvia highlighted the benefits and risks of a radical overhaul of the system, featuring input from various experts and officials.

Feb 20 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump says he will declassify US government information on 'extraterrestrial life' and 'UFOs'

Trump announced his intention to declassify US government documents related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs, highlighting a renewed public interest in such phenomena.

Feb 20 • 02:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Trump calls for the public release of all information about aliens

Trump's call for transparency on extraterrestrial life follows Obama's recent comments that sparked widespread interest and speculation.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Transparency is an urgent remedy in the Master case crisis

The article argues for greater transparency in handling the Master case, criticizing authorities for lacking accountability amid billion-dollar scandals.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Political scientist: The security service should explain why state secret clearance was not issued to an official

Political scientist Rozenvalds argues that the Security Service should clarify why state secret clearance was denied to dismissed Rēzekne Mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševičs, warning about the alarming trends in secrecy and public perception.

Feb 19 • 17:44 UTC

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