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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

50,000 euros in compensation? Too much. The shocking survey among the Swiss for Crans-Montana

A recent survey reveals that a significant portion of Swiss voters believe that 50,000 euros in compensation for the victims of Crans-Montana is excessive, raising concerns over the use of federal funds in light of existing insurance.

Mar 22 • 18:16 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EXCLUSIVE: 'The rescue of memory is essential,' says prosecutor about the Chainsaw Crime

The prosecutor from the Acre Public Ministry emphasizes the importance of keeping the memory of the 1996 'Chainsaw Crime' alive as a civil action seeks compensation for the victims' family.

Mar 21 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three victims of the JK Bridge collapse remain missing and families have not been compensated

Three victims of the JK Bridge collapse in Brazil remain missing and families have not received compensation for their losses.

Mar 20 • 15:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Changes will be made to state compensation for victims in cases of death of a person

Latvian parliamentarians have supported amendments to the law that will ensure that victims acknowledged in cases of death will receive state compensation in full.

Mar 19 • 17:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Defense Lawyer on Compensation Claims: - Almost Absurd

During the trial of Marius Borg Høiby, his defense lawyer argued that the compensation claims made by the alleged victims are nearly absurd, and if convicted, they should reference past cases where damages were significantly reduced due to consensual sex having occurred prior to any assaults.

Mar 19 • 14:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There Was Influence from Yoon Seok-yeol Behind the Rush of the ‘Third-Party Compensation’ for Forced Labor

A government audit revealed that the expedited implementation of the third-party compensation scheme for forced labor victims was influenced by the presidential office of Yoon Seok-yeol.

Mar 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Horizon IT scandal compensation scheme set up for families of victims

A new compensation scheme has been established for the family members of post office operators affected by the Horizon IT scandal in the UK.

Mar 19 • 13:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Church takes a step back and postpones the signing of the protocol to compensate victims of pedophilia

The Spanish Catholic Church has delayed signing an indemnification protocol for victims of pedophilia amid disagreements about compensation details.

Mar 19 • 11:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Victims of Abbé Pierre: The Compensation Scheme Has Come into Effect

A compensation scheme for victims of Abbé Pierre, who has faced allegations of sexual assault posthumously, has been implemented by Emmaüs International in collaboration with the French bishops' conference.

Mar 18 • 18:46 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Victims demand millions in compensation from Marius Borg Høiby

Victims of Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian crown princess, are seeking 1.9 million Norwegian kroner in damages amid ongoing criminal charges against him for rape and assault.

Mar 18 • 16:32 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Demands 200,000 kroner in compensation for Nora Haukland

A lawsuit has been initiated against Marius Borg Høiby, who faces charges of rape and domestic violence, with compensation claims from the victims including Nora Haukland.

Mar 18 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Church and the Government finalize the agreement with the Ombudsman to implement compensation for victims of pedophilia

The Spanish Church and government reached an agreement to compensate victims of ecclesiastical pedophilia whose cases are no longer prosecutable.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Reparations for Protest Victims Are About Justice, Not 'Paying People for Dying' - KNCHR Says

The KNCHR asserts that reparations for protest victims in Kenya are meant to ensure justice and recognition of harm, rather than simple financial compensation.

Mar 16 • 10:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

‘DM your details’: Travellers warned of scam airline accounts as Iran war disrupts flights

Travelers are being warned about scam airline accounts exploiting the disruptions caused by the Iran war, tricking victims into providing personal information under the guise of offering compensation.

Mar 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Compensation for Covid Victims: A 'No-Fault' Compensation Policy, a Big Step Towards Justice or a New Challenge?

The Supreme Court of India has directed the central government to establish a 'no-fault' compensation policy for serious side effects or deaths due to the Covid-19 vaccine, alleviating the burden of proof from the affected families.

Mar 14 • 08:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Coupang Personal Information Leak Compensation Lawsuit First Trial... Victims Will Demand 'Punitive Damages'

The first trial for a compensation lawsuit against Coupang regarding a massive personal information leak from last year has commenced, with victims claiming punitive damages due to the company's deceptive handling of the incident.

Mar 13 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Redress schemes for Post Office Horizon scandal have serious failings, MPs find

A parliamentary report reveals serious flaws in the compensation schemes for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal, highlighting unacceptable delays and inadequate offers.

Mar 13 • 00:01 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Appeal in the 'Guttas drøm' Case

A man in his twenties is appealing both his sentence and the compensation awarded to victims in the 'Guttas drøm' case after being convicted of sharing degrading images and extortion.

Mar 12 • 16:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Victims of voice phishing will also receive refunds for lost coins... Compensation for virtual asset victims begins in October

Starting in October, victims of voice phishing who have lost virtual assets will be eligible for refunds under a new law.

Mar 12 • 07:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Spiral Saw and DF Whisper: Blue Greenlandic Top Candidate Open to Supporting Mette Frederiksen

The Greenlandic health minister suggests that while her party aligns with the blue bloc, they may not automatically support its initiatives, particularly regarding the compensation fund for victims of the spiral case.

Mar 11 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland: Parliament approved compensation for victims of the fire at the bar in Crans-Montana

The Swiss parliament has approved a one-time compensation of 50,000 Swiss francs for survivors and families of victims from a tragic fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.

Mar 9 • 19:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland: Parliament approved compensation for the victims of the fire at the Cran-Montana bar

The Swiss lower house approved plans to pay a one-time amount of 50,000 Swiss Francs to survivors and families of the victims of a fire that killed 41 people at a bar in Cran-Montana.

Mar 9 • 18:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'I'm suing Gerry Adams for £1 - it's not about money it's about justice for IRA victims'

Three victims of IRA bombings are suing Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams for £1, seeking justice and truth rather than financial compensation.

Mar 9 • 09:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Korea Workers' Compensation Corporation Established a Principle of 'Refraining from Appeal' in Case of Losing Industrial Accident Lawsuits

The Korea Workers' Compensation Corporation decided not to appeal when losing lawsuits filed by workers or their families related to industrial injuries, in order to expedite support for victims.

Mar 8 • 03:22 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

RBI Alert: You will get compensation if you fall victim to digital fraud! RBI is taking major steps

The RBI has proposed a new measure to provide compensation of up to 85% of losses, capped at ₹25,000, for victims of digital fraud in banking transactions.

Mar 7 • 14:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Demand for 'Thorough Compensation for Victims' from the Liquidators of the Former Unification Church - Statement from the National Federation of Bar Associations

The National Federation of Bar Associations called for comprehensive compensation for victims of the former Unification Church during a gathering in Tokyo following the start of liquidation proceedings for the organization.

Mar 7 • 12:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Families say infected blood scandal compensation scheme creates ‘penalty for dying’

Families of victims of the infected blood scandal have criticized the UK government for creating a compensation scheme that penalizes them for the deaths of their loved ones.

Mar 7 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Parents' liability for damages could be tightened

The Swedish government proposes to increase parental liability for damages caused by their children and streamline the compensation process for victims of crime.

Mar 5 • 15:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Will Happen to the Religious Group After the Dissolution Order? Five Key Points Explained

The Tokyo High Court has ordered the dissolution of the Unification Church (formerly known as the Unification Church), raising questions about the group's future and the compensation for victims.

Mar 4 • 02:13 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Former Zelenskyy's top aide Yermak to head new Bar Association committee on war victims and compensation

Andrii Yermak has been appointed to lead a new committee within the National Bar Association of Ukraine focused on aiding victims of armed aggression and establishing compensation mechanisms.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Switzerland to pay €55,000 in compensation to nightclub fire victims

The Swiss government will provide a one-time solidarity payment of 50,000 Swiss francs (€55,000) to the victims' families and those injured in a devastating New Year's Eve fire at a nightclub in Crans-Montana.

Feb 27 • 18:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Convicted individuals have not paid 258 million euros in compensation to victims

A Latvian victim of a 2000s drunken driving incident has yet to receive substantial compensation despite a court ruling nearly two decades ago.

Feb 27 • 16:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Payments Declared Invalid by the Government are Now to Be Made - Settlement Reached with Construction Asbestos Victims

The Japanese government has agreed to compensate a construction worker who was exposed to asbestos, settling a lawsuit that challenged the rejection of his compensation claim.

Feb 27 • 02:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Queensland victims of crime owed almost $50 million in restitution

Tens of thousands of crime victims in Queensland are owed nearly $50 million in restitution, with many waiting years for compensation.

Feb 26 • 19:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Swiss government will pay $56,000 for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana

The Swiss government announced it will provide $56,000 in financial assistance to families of the victims and those injured in a New Year's fire at a bar in Crans-Montana.

Feb 25 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Swiss authorities pay half a million to each victim after the New Year's fire

Swiss authorities have announced compensations of half a million for each victim of the New Year's fire that resulted in 41 deaths and over 100 injuries.

Feb 25 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland: $56,000 compensation from the government for each victim of the fire at a bar in Crans-Montana

Switzerland has announced a one-time payment of $56,000 to severely injured survivors and families of the victims of a New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana that resulted in 41 deaths and over 100 injuries.

Feb 25 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Switzerland bar fire victims to receive one-off payment

Switzerland will provide a one-off payment to victims of a bar fire that killed 41 individuals and injured 115.

Feb 25 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Switzerland will pay R$ 287 thousand in compensation to families of those killed in bar fire on New Year's Eve

Switzerland has announced a compensation payment of 50,000 Swiss francs, equivalent to R$ 287,000, to the families of victims of a tragic bar fire on New Year's Eve.

Feb 25 • 12:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Upside-Down Security That Disgusts

The article critiques a reversal of justice where victims, particularly police, are treated as perpetrators while criminals receive sympathy and compensation.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: What the Public-Private Cat Nat Regime Changes for Victims

The French government has declared a natural disaster to expedite compensation for flood victims, who are expected to receive payments soon.

Feb 20 • 16:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sexual Violence: Do Insurances Have to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuse?

The article discusses how victims of sexual violence in schools and churches may be entitled to compensation from statutory accident insurance, revealing long-hidden information known by the state and churches.

Feb 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Epstein's Executors Propose Compensation for Victims of Up to R$ 182 Million

The executors of Jeffrey Epstein's estate are proposing to pay up to $35 million (equivalent to R$ 182 million) to settle pending legal actions from dozens of alleged victims.

Feb 20 • 11:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Compensation Agreement Offered to Epstein's Victims

The estate of the late Jeffrey Epstein is offering a compensation deal to his victims, ranging from $25 million to $35 million, depending on the number of claimants involved.

Feb 20 • 10:37 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Epstein, agreement between heirs and victims: up to 35 million dollars in compensation

The heirs of Jeffrey Epstein have agreed to pay up to $35 million to resolve pending legal claims from potential victims of the convicted sex offender.

Feb 20 • 08:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Victims of human rights violations at Seongam Academy and Brothers Home will receive compensation without state lawsuits

Victims of past human rights violations in child welfare and homeless facilities in South Korea will be able to receive compensation without having to pursue lawsuits against the state.

Feb 20 • 06:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Schools and Daycare Centers: Many Abuse Victims Are Not Compensated Due to Ignorance

Many victims of sexual abuse in schools and daycare centers in Germany are not receiving compensation due to a lack of awareness about insurance benefits.

Feb 19 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: Sébastien Lecornu promises a "total mobilization" and "compensation as soon as possible"

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced swift support and compensation measures for victims of flooding in the western regions of France.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Anglican diocese green-lit to sell churches across north Queensland

The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland has received approval to sell its church properties to fund compensation for victims of historical child sexual abuse.

Feb 19 • 03:54 UTC

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