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The Brazilian Labor Prosecution Office is investigating Caixa Econômica Federal for downgrading employees after they opposed a significant investment deal.

Pavel Talankin, a former educator, fled Russia in the summer of 2024 after standing up against President Putin's military actions, becoming the subject of an Oscar-winning documentary.

The public misconduct investigation regarding former Hyogo Governor Saito's handling of whistleblower complaints continues to draw attention as it marks one year since a third-party committee declared his actions illegal.

The coalition led by Slovakia's Robert Fico has repealed an amendment aimed at protecting whistleblowers, facing opposition from both the Constitutional Court and the European Commission.

Slovakia's ruling coalition has overturned a previous law aiming to restructure its whistleblower protection office, fearing loss of EU funding.

The Slovak parliament, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, is set to abolish a previously proposed law aimed at eliminating the Whistleblower Protection Office, using a legislative strategy that ties it to unrelated amendments regarding war graves.

A former store manager in Poland lost her job after allowing a politician to inspect working conditions at her market, which she had previously reported as unsafe.

Hyogo Prefecture's Deputy Governor Yohei Hattori is set to resign at the end of March, following a significant period of handling governance issues alone after a whistleblower controversy.

Esperi Care will pay over 200,000 euros to a former employee for wrongful dismissal and related damages.

A former site manager has exposed alarming health and safety issues at Newcastle's Calvary Mater Hospital, including mould, sewage contamination, and rainwater leaks.

The article discusses the failures of Australia's accountability mechanisms in relation to the controversial robodebt system that incorrectly identified debts owed by vulnerable citizens.

A man was shot dead in Caicó after reporting a suspected issue with a neighboring construction site, with police naming the neighbor as the primary suspect.

Irina Olsen, a Danish influencer, publicly discusses her divorce from Morten Brangstrup Olsen in a new TV series, confronting the complexities surrounding women's narratives in such situations.

A whistleblower case has been opened against Frank Bakke-Jensen, the fisheries director of Norway, concerning his leadership style and alleged violations of employee rights.

The South Korean government plans to impose stricter penalties for fraudulent receipt of subsidies, allowing for reimbursement of up to nine times the amount mistakenly obtained, coupled with an increase in whistleblower rewards.

In Jabalpur, chaos ensued in a courtroom when a man placed a deceased fetus on the judge's desk, pleading for justice after his wife suffered a miscarriage due to alleged attacks on their family over exposing a financial scam.

Whistleblower Robert Forrester speaks out about the UK's toxic water scandal after the release of a Channel 4 drama, 'Dirty Business', highlighting the negligence of water companies in dumping untreated sewage.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has decided to maintain the original structure of the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers, notwithstanding previous plans for its dissolution and replacement by a new office.

Democrats are calling for Donald Trump to testify regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein following the release of new files linked to Epstein's crimes.

The Lithuanian Prosecutor's Office has closed an investigation into allegations of abuse involving high-ranking officials, concluding no wrongdoing occurred.

The article provides insights into recent legal events commented on by constitutional lawyer and former Member of Parliament Radoslav Procházka.

Virginia Giuffre’s memoir about surviving abuse and Sarah Wynn-Williams’s exposé on Meta are both recognized in the 2026 British Book Awards shortlist alongside notable UK figures.

Slovakia plans to abolish its whistleblower protection office to prioritize issues related to energy costs, despite criticism and protests against the law.

Slovakia has decided to revoke a law intended to abolish the whistleblower protection office following protests and legal challenges from the European Union.

The Slovak government has decided to cancel the previously planned elimination of the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers after facing backlash from various entities, including the European Commission.

A director at the National Agency for Education in Lithuania faces an official investigation following claims of misconduct against a subordinate after discussing the issue in public.

House Oversight Committee Republicans will confront Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations of welfare fraud and mishandling of whistleblower reports.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.