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🇧🇷 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Justice came from outside": the mother of Marcela Iglesias after the ruling condemning the State for the tragedy at the former Paseo de la Infanta

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has condemned the Argentine state for its responsibility in the death of six-year-old Marcela Iglesias, who was killed by a collapsing sculpture in 1996.

Mar 10 • 16:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposed Monetary Fines for Politicians Over Repeated Ethical Violations

Lithuanian lawmakers may soon face monetary penalties for repeated violations of the State Politicians' Code of Ethics as suggested by the Ethics and Procedures Commission.

Mar 9 • 16:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Despite Reconciliation Committee Recommendations... Home Affairs, Police, and Defense Achieve Less Than Half in Restoring Victims of State Violence

The South Korean government has yet to act on recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for victims of state violence, despite the approaching 40th anniversary of the 10·28 Incident.

Mar 9 • 11:38 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

South Sudan Army Acknowledges Officers' Responsibility for Killing 16 Civilians

The South Sudan Army has admitted that some of its officers are responsible for the killing of 16 civilians, including eight children and five women, during an attack in Jonglei State.

Mar 6 • 07:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: Chapo Calls for Rigorous Action Against Corruption

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has emphasized the need for stringent actions against corruption to maintain state authority and good governance.

Mar 6 • 04:49 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
🇳🇬 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The number of technically complex buildings is rapidly increasing in Lithuania – mistakes in them can have consequences for both society and the state

Lithuania is seeing a rapid increase in technically complex buildings, raising concerns about accountability for potential errors and their societal implications.

Mar 2 • 10:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cash can be expensive: The State Audit Office named the danger

The State Audit Office warns that increasing cash payment limits in Lithuania could weaken financial accountability and transparency.

Feb 28 • 08:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun vows justice for worker killed during demolition enforcement

The Ogun State Government has promised justice for a contract staff member killed during a demolition enforcement, ensuring accountability for those responsible.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Brazil has an obligation to show that the State reaches those who order crimes,' says Anderson's widow in the trial of those accused of ordering Marielle's murder

The trial of those accused of ordering the murder of Marielle Franco commenced, with her family and Anderson Gomes's widow emphasizing the need for justice and accountability from the state.

Feb 25 • 00:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic representative identifies himself as one of this year's State of the Union designated survivors

Rep. Mike Thompson declared himself as a designated survivor during the State of the Union address, emphasizing accountability for certain government actions while sending a guest to represent him.

Feb 24 • 16:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Why Did the Fence Collapse Near Nausėda's House? Institutions Cite Different Reasons

A fence surrounding Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda's residence has been partially demolished following a complaint to the authorities regarding its legality and its encroachment on state land.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul signed a historic law to improve safety and accountability in prisons

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a significant law aimed at enhancing safety and accountability in the state's prison system following public outrage over inmate deaths.

Feb 23 • 20:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ICPC tracks N13.5bn constituency projects in Katsina

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission is monitoring N13.5 billion worth of constituency projects in Katsina State as part of its ongoing accountability exercise.

Feb 20 • 15:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STJ maintains the conviction of state deputy Galeno Torquato (PSDB) for administrative misconduct in RN

Brazil's Superior Court of Justice upheld state deputy Galeno Torquato's conviction for administrative misconduct during his tenure as mayor of São Miguel.

Feb 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MATI SEPP: It's time to end the impunity for environmental destruction: state officials are not accountable for Natura 2000 forests

Environmental activist Mati Sepp argues that state officials lack accountability for the destruction of Natura 2000 forest areas in Estonia.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state has ignored problems with the construction register's public data for years

The Estonian government has been aware for over a decade of issues regarding public access to sensitive data in the construction register but has shifted responsibility onto local municipalities.

Feb 18 • 06:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE-PA opens registrations for the edition of the program 'Talking with Internal Control' in Santarém

The Court of Accounts of the State of Pará (TCE-PA) has opened registrations for the first edition of the 'Talking with Internal Control' program to be held in Santarém on March 16 and 17, 2026.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The State, Arbiter of Public Truth?

The article discusses the Argentine government's efforts to limit press freedom through supposedly misleading information that often exposes its own officials.

Feb 17 • 04:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

8.6 million in damages: two CAF executives from Val-de-Marne convicted for "serious misconduct"

Two executives from the Val-de-Marne CAF have been convicted of serious misconduct leading to significant financial losses to the state.

Feb 16 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Indian Prime Minister Wants to Tighten the Noose on Big Techs at Event with Heads of State

India is taking a strong stance on regulating big tech companies as it hosts the largest global event on the impacts of technology, focusing on algorithm transparency and accountability.

Feb 16 • 15:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Zamfara Subeb Inaugurates Anti-Corruption, Transparency Unit (Actu)

The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board has launched its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit to enhance ethical standards and accountability in education administration.

Feb 16 • 11:46 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Obama laments lack of ‘shame,’ lost ‘decorum’ following Trump’s racist monkey post

Former President Barack Obama expressed his dismay over the current state of political decorum and accountability in response to a racially charged post by Donald Trump on social media.

Feb 15 • 15:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Former Interior Minister of South Korea Sentenced to Prison

Former South Korean Interior Minister Lee Sang-min has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in an attempted military state of emergency during former President Yoon Suk-yeol's administration.

Feb 12 • 06:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Food allowance of R$ 2,500 for councilors becomes the target of investigation by MP-AC

The food allowance of R$ 2,500 for the 13 councilors of Tarauacá in Acre has come under investigation by the Public Ministry of the State (MP-AC) amid concerns over the validity and financial impact of the adjustment.

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

The conduct of the general delegate of SC in the Orelha dog case will be investigated by the Public Ministry

The conduct of Ulisses Gabriel, the General Delegate of the Civil Police of Santa Catarina, is under investigation by the state's Public Ministry concerning allegations of abuse of authority and procedural violations in the case related to a community dog named Orelha.

Feb 10 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Prime Minister: The question of requesting the resignation of Agriculture Minister Krauze has not been ruled out

The Latvian Prime Minister has indicated that the government will discuss a report concerning state support for timber industry workers, and the possibility of requesting the resignation of Agriculture Minister Krauze remains on the table.

Feb 9 • 15:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: Gavin Newsom launched new initiatives to accelerate responsible AI in state government

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced new initiatives focused on implementing responsible artificial intelligence in state government, aiming to improve services while ensuring transparency and accountability.

Feb 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paulo Saldanha, former state deputy and former advisor of TCE-MS, dies at 84

Paulo Saldanha, a former state deputy and advisor of the Court of Accounts of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, passed away at the age of 84.

Feb 8 • 11:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos Assembly audits LGs, LCDAs to strengthen accountability

The Lagos State House of Assembly has begun auditing the accounts of 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas to enhance accountability and transparency at the grassroots level.

Feb 5 • 07:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LASG urges auditors to promote transparency

The Lagos State Government has called on its auditors to enhance transparency and accountability in public sector management during the 18th Internal Auditors’ Retreat.

Feb 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ministers: if smuggling suspects are identified in Belarus, the information will also be passed to neighbors

Lithuanian officials state that evidence related to suspected smugglers in Belarus will be shared with neighboring countries, emphasizing the need for accountability from the Belarusian side.

Feb 4 • 19:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Complaints tarnish the election of the State prosecutor: calls not to shelve a case against the secretary of the citizen commission

Complaints have emerged regarding the election process for the State prosecutor, with calls to address a fraud case against a key commission official.

Feb 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

State Data Centers: Being Filled Faster Than Expected

The rapid engagement of institutions with state data centers is driven by legal obligations, personal accountability of leaders, and the practical need to safeguard information resources in secure infrastructure.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Budget, non-state universities, criminal responsibilities of ministers, and election of judicial leadership: the 4 'crowning achievements' of constitutional revision

The article discusses the four main focal points of constitutional revision in Greece, highlighting the budget, non-state universities, the criminal accountability of ministers, and the election of judicial leadership.

Feb 2 • 14:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Anti-Corruption Watchdog Blames Politicians for Dire State of Road Accident Fund

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse criticizes politicians for neglecting the Road Accident Fund, leading to its current crisis, while the Department of Transport defends its oversight roles.

Feb 2 • 10:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Appeals judge seems skeptical of sentence for pro-Trump Colorado clerk Tina Peters

A Colorado appeals court expressed skepticism regarding the sentencing of Tina Peters, a former elections official, who was convicted of assisting in a breach of election equipment and criticized the state's accountability claims related to her role in spreading election conspiracies.

Jan 15 • 12:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Freedom of Information: What does the state have to hide?

The article discusses the impact of the Freedom of Information Act in Germany, which has been in effect for twenty years, evaluating whether it has met its promises of transparency and accountability.

Jan 12 • 12:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Crockett warns of nationwide protests over ICE shooting: 'State-sanctioned execution'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas has called for nationwide protests over the lack of accountability for an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, labeling it a 'state-sanctioned execution.'

Jan 8 • 22:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California Post vows to hold state lawmakers accountable for wildfires ahead of launch

The California Post is set to launch soon, aiming to challenge the liberal media narrative in the state and demand accountability from lawmakers regarding wildfires.

Jan 7 • 16:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California Post will launch on January 26, bringing ‘new era of common sense and accountability’ to state

The California Post, a new publication affiliated with the New York Post, is set to launch on January 26, aiming to provide straightforward journalism and promote accountability in California.

Jan 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

After Blocking the State Comptroller, the Supreme Court Must Require the Government to Establish a State Inquiry Committee

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the State Comptroller's investigation into the October 7 massacre, suggesting significant judicial support for the petitioners' claims against the government's handling of the situation.

Jan 1 • 06:01 UTC

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