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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Column 'My Verdict': How far does the duty of supervision of a chief legal officer go?

The article discusses the accountability and supervisory responsibilities of a General Counsel in a corporation, especially in light of a whistleblowing report identifying irregularities.

Mar 2 • 11:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Pay 400 thousand. The hospital threatens the doctor who spoke about the management's practices

A doctor faces threats of a significant financial penalty from a hospital for speaking out about its management practices.

Feb 27 • 12:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Archive Responds: 'Absolutely Not Acceptable'

The Archive's management responds to accusations of a poor work environment and beauty ideals that employees feel pressured to meet.

Feb 26 • 17:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Legislation Announcement to Abolish Limits on Whistleblower Rewards for Stock Manipulation... President Yoon Says 'Stock Manipulation Leads to Ruin! Well Done'

President Yoon praised the decision to eliminate the maximum cap on rewards for reporting stock manipulation, allowing rewards up to 30% of the illegally obtained gains.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From now on, reporting stock price manipulation = a turnaround in life... a reward of 24 billion won is not just a dream

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced the removal of the cap on rewards for reporting stock market manipulation, enabling potential rewards of up to 30% of recovered illegal gains or penalties for whistleblowers.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

FBI investigations hindered by Kash Patel, whistleblower tells top Democrat

A top Senate Democrat claims that FBI Director Kash Patel's personal travel is undermining critical investigations, according to a whistleblower report.

Feb 25 • 02:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The CNIO fired the senior executive who reported alleged favoritism towards Barbacid with two patents

The CNIO terminated the employment of Roke Oruezabal after he reported potential favoritism in the allocation of patents to Mariano Barbacid.

Feb 24 • 21:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Whistleblower: US immigration service agents' training is inappropriate

Ryan Schwank, a former law instructor at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Academy, resigned after claiming he was instructed to train recruits to violate the Constitution.

Feb 24 • 19:22 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A fine of eight million was imposed for a cartel in pharmaceuticals, helped by a whistleblower for the first time

Two suppliers of expensive medications were fined for colluding to win competitions with a state health insurance company, aided by a whistleblower.

Feb 24 • 10:36 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Exclusive: Whistleblower confirms details of death, torture in Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine

A whistleblower has confirmed the use of torture and abuse in a Brazilian-led foreign fighter unit in Ukraine, implicating the unit in the death of recruit Bruno Gabriel Leal da Silva.

Feb 23 • 18:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Ivory Coast: a whistleblower heard by an examining judge at the Bingerville court

In Ivory Coast, whistleblower Jean-Christian Konan was questioned by a judge regarding multiple complaints, including charges of defamation and public disorder.

Feb 21 • 07:13 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ivory Coast: whistleblower Jean-Christian Konan under detention order

Whistleblower Jean-Christian Konan has been detained in Ivory Coast following several charges, including defamation and incitement to hatred.

Feb 19 • 10:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

"Borrica, you are stupid": the three months of sexual and labor harassment that led to the fall of the Police's DAO, fact by fact

The article details a three-month period of sexual and workplace harassment involving the Deputy Operational Director of the Spanish National Police, prompting government support for the actions taken against the official.

Feb 18 • 21:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Whistleblower in the Elsa Case: Crucial Information Was Withheld

A whistleblower has come forward in the case of Elsa from Örebro, claiming that critical information was withheld from decision-makers in the social services committee regarding her removal from her parents.

Feb 18 • 08:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The judge from Rosario processed for demanding bribes has now reported the whistleblower and seeks to evade justice in the Comodoro Py courts

Federal judge Gastón Salmain of Rosario has been processed for requesting bribes and is now attempting to shift blame to the whistleblower who accused him, seeking intervention from higher courts.

Feb 16 • 16:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Reaction to the Constitutional Court's Decision / Robert Fico is Considering Overhauling the Legal Regulation on Whistleblowers

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is contemplating overhauling whistleblower legislation following a decision by the Constitutional Court, stating that five years is too long to wait for a resolution.

Feb 15 • 09:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Another victim of the Epstein files. Ex-Obama lawyer leaves

The article discusses allegations involving Jared Kushner, where Tulsi Gabbard reportedly attempted to conceal his name in a conversation intercepted by the NSA.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Wall Street Journal: Whistleblower Complaint Against Gabbard Based on Foreign Call Regarding Kushner

The Wall Street Journal reveals details of a secret whistleblower complaint against U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, linked to a call involving Jared Kushner.

Feb 13 • 12:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Now came dramatic information about the skiing scandal – the informant's comment on Norway's actions says it all

A whistleblower has revealed serious violations regarding equipment use during the skiing events at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, particularly involving Norway and the USA.

Feb 13 • 10:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Hyogo Prefecture General Affairs Director Sent for Prosecution over Suspected Leak of Private Information

The former director of general affairs in Hyogo Prefecture has been sent for prosecution for allegedly leaking private information of a deceased former regional bureau director.

Feb 13 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judges in the Triple A case seek dates to hold trial hearings and resolve requests to review precautionary measures for Aquiles Alvarez and the whistleblower in the Goleada case

Judges in Ecuador are working to schedule trial hearings for the Triple A case, focusing on precautionary measures concerning Aquiles Alvarez.

Feb 12 • 18:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KNAB will become the contact point for whistleblower systems

Latvian lawmakers have approved amendments to the Whistleblowing Law, designating the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) as the official contact point for whistleblowers in the country.

Feb 12 • 08:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Whistleblower organisation supports 'on the run' ex-spy amid Bondi gunman claims

A whistleblower organization has backed a former ASIO spy, Marcus, who claims to have warned about a potential threat from a gunman at Bondi Beach.

Feb 12 • 05:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Transfer of whistleblower contact point functions to KNAB

The Latvian parliament voted to transfer the functions of the whistleblower contact point to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), resulting in enhanced responsibilities for the agency.

Feb 12 • 05:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sanction against CNIO for dismissing whistleblowers to whom the Ministry of Science didn't even respond

The Independent Authority for Whistleblower Protection has initiated sanctions against CNIO for retaliating against whistleblowers who reported corruption, including a 25 million euro embezzlement allegation.

Feb 12 • 00:46 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

In Epstein's Shadow

The article discusses renewed scrutiny of former Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide regarding her handling of a serious whistleblower claim about Terje Rød-Larsen, linked to Jeffrey Epstein, as she prepares to take over as leader of the Høyre party.

Feb 9 • 20:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Fox Nation series traces Edward Snowden’s journey from anonymous tipster to global fugitive

Fox Nation’s series examines Edward Snowden's controversial story, shaped by his leaks of classified information regarding government surveillance programs.

Feb 9 • 18:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Maritime regulator investigating luxury cruise ship after exploitation claims

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is investigating allegations of worker exploitation on the Carnival Encounter luxury cruise ship after whistleblower reports of poor living conditions and low wages.

Feb 9 • 09:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Parliamentary Committee Demands the Government to Inform About the Name of the Whistleblower Within IRA

The Parliamentary Committee in Iceland is demanding the government to disclose the name of a whistleblower associated with the IRA.

Feb 9 • 02:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

WSJ: Storm in Trump's Inner Circle - Serious Accusations

A complaint against U.S. intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard alleges she concealed whistleblower allegations regarding communications involving Donald Trump's inner circle.

Feb 8 • 20:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota DHS whistleblower details 'smear campaign' after reporting fraud concerns to state

A whistleblower from Minnesota's Department of Human Services alleges she faced retaliation and a smear campaign after reporting fraud concerns, contradicting claims from the state's governor.

Feb 8 • 15:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The NSA intercepted a foreign intelligence call about someone close to Trump and blocked the report's release

A politically charged event in Washington arose when the NSA intercepted a foreign intelligence call involving someone close to President Trump, leading to controversy over the management of sensitive information within the U.S. government.

Feb 8 • 12:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tulsi Gabbard denies wrongdoing over delayed whistleblower complaint referral to Congress members: 'Baseless'

Tulsi Gabbard defended herself against allegations of wrongdoing regarding a whistleblower complaint that took nearly a year to reach Congress, labeling the claims as 'baseless.'

Feb 8 • 00:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Whistleblower reports possible labor law violations at the Music Academy

A whistleblower has reported potential labor law violations at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, prompting an investigation by the State Labor Inspectorate.

Feb 6 • 08:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Republicans dismiss whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard

Republican leaders have rejected a whistleblower complaint alleging that Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, withheld classified information for political purposes, making further action on the complaint unlikely.

Feb 5 • 21:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Strike on Trump's first spy Tulsi, the secret is hidden in the safe

Tulsi Gabbard, head of the U.S. National Intelligence Agency, is facing criticism for allegedly hiding important information from Congress for over eight months, including whistleblower claims of abuse of power.

Feb 4 • 21:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Ex-FBI agent urged criminal probe of Elon Musk’s X use, likened it to Clinton email scandal

An ex-FBI agent has requested an investigation into Elon Musk's use of X during his time leading the Department of Government Efficiency, comparing it to Hillary Clinton's email server controversy.

Feb 3 • 23:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Court: Special Prosecutor's Raid on Whistleblower of Im Seong-geun's Rescue Lobby is Not a Disadvantage

The court dismissed a complaint by a whistleblower alleging that a raid by the special prosecutor's team was illegal, ruling that the actions of the prosecutor did not cause disadvantages to the whistleblower.

Feb 3 • 09:03 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Wall Street Journal: A complaint has been filed against the head of US intelligence that "her exposure will harm security"

A complaint has been filed against US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, alleging improper conduct and requiring secure handling due to its sensitive content, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Feb 2 • 19:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Search and seizure: FBI targets Washington Post reporter

The FBI conducted a search of journalist Hannah Natanson's home, seizing her computers, although she is reportedly not the target of the investigation, highlighting the government's tough stance against whistleblowers and investigative reporters.

Jan 15 • 07:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Porton Down shake-up harming critical national security science, whistleblower warns

A senior whistleblower warns that changes at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Porton Down are negatively impacting morale and crucial national security science.

Jan 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

How the United States Captured Maduro: Spies, Lanterns, and a Full-Scale Replica of Maduro's Residence

The article details the U.S. military's complex operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, involving drones, spies, a whistleblower, and a realistic replica of Maduro's residence.

Jan 4 • 18:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Frédéric Beigbeder: "Asma Mhalla: paranoid intellectual or whistleblower?"

Frédéric Beigbeder discusses Asma Mhalla's work in 'Cyberpunk', highlighting the growing fears of the French regarding the digital world.

Jan 1 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Environmental Crimes in Colombia: Once a Whistleblower, Always a Whistleblower

Andrés Olarte, a German-Colombian engineer, is awarded the Ellsberg Whistleblower Award for his revelations about environmental crimes in Colombia.

Dec 29 • 15:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Whistleblower Koránová: Laws are intended to silence and intimidate whistleblowers of corruption

Mária Koránová, a prominent whistleblower and former chief economist for the Košice rescue service, reveals her ongoing struggle for recognition and appropriate work despite being officially employed and receiving a full salary for seven years without tasks.

Dec 29 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The mysterious man who jeopardized Atlético Madrid's expansion

A whistleblower emerges as a legal hurdle against Almeida, raising questions about Atletico Madrid's new ownership and its sports complex project.

Dec 29 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Justice in 2025: thanks to independent courts that were not afraid, we are still a rule of law

The past year in security and justice has been defined by power interventions into independent institutions and legislative changes benefiting accused politicians, including attempts to abolish the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers and modify the Criminal Procedure Code regarding the status of informants.

Dec 27 • 09:47 UTC

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