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Swedish vocational schools are receiving billions in funding without any stipulations on the volume of teacher-led instruction, raising concerns about the quality of education.

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.

Viewers of Channel 4's new series 'Dirty Business' expressed shock at the disturbing behavior depicted in the first episode, which follows the investigation of water company practices.

This article discusses the new Channel 4 series 'Dirty Business,' which explores a decade-long investigation into England’s water companies, featuring a compelling narrative about pollution and whistleblowers.

The article discusses the allegations that the political party Smer in Slovakia operated as an organized crime group, supported by investigative journalism and testimonies from 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.

Region Blekinge is in crisis management mode following serious allegations directed at top executives, prompting an investigation into the validity of these claims.

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.

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.

The largest corruption trial in Argentina is underway, focusing on the notorious 'Cuadernos de las Coimas' case, with objections from resigned businessmen and an ex-official.

Ado Krige, who provided crucial evidence revealing corruption in South Africa's National Lotteries Commission, has passed away.

Legal expert Radoslav Procházka discusses the functioning of the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers amid ongoing discussions surrounding the Constitutional Court's authority to suspend the effectiveness of laws before their official publication.

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.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced cash rewards for whistleblowers who provide information regarding Minnesota's significant fraud scandal.

Whistleblowers have been able to submit external reports to the ombudsman and public authorities for a year, aiming to improve law enforcement based on directive 2019/1937.

Rep. James Comer accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of retaliating against whistleblowers alerting them about fraud in the state.

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.

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.