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🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Dlugošová: I don't know if Šutaj Eštok did us a favor, but 2025 was a record year for reporting corruption

The head of Slovakia's Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers, Zuzana Dlugošová, comments on the recent parliamentary decision to retain the institution that safeguards whistleblowers amid attempts to dissolve it by the government.

Mar 18 • 18:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fico's coalition repeals the amendment to the whistleblower law. The Constitutional Court and the European Commission were against it.

The coalition led by Slovakia's Robert Fico has repealed an amendment aimed at protecting whistleblowers, facing opposition from both the Constitutional Court and the European Commission.

Mar 17 • 19:59 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The coalition canceled the cancellation of the office for whistleblowers / It feared the stoppage of payments from the recovery plan, changes were pushed through as an amendment to the war graves bill

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

Mar 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Slovak Parliament Abolished the Law on Dissolving the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers

The Slovak Parliament has passed a significant decision to abolish the law aimed at dissolving the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers.

Mar 17 • 17:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Excision in the Coalition / Danko Criticizes Fico for Undermining SNS. He Also Wants to Unite with Him to Create a "Big Fidesz"

Andrej Danko criticizes Prime Minister Robert Fico over the dismantling of the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers, while expressing a desire to ally with him to form a more unified political bloc.

Mar 15 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Family's anger as hospital unit where father died after surgery mix-up investigated

The family of John Brackenbury is outraged after learning that the hospital unit responsible for his death is now under investigation, with whistleblowers claiming that recommended changes after his death were never implemented.

Mar 14 • 00:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Government Coalition Buries the Legislative Morana

The Slovak government coalition plans to repeal a law protecting crime victims and whistleblowers, reflecting a shift in political priorities.

Mar 13 • 16:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Production of 'Legislative Corpses' by the National Council and the Blackmailing Practices of the European Commission

The Slovak government discusses the potential repeal of a law intended to protect whistleblowers, which has been suspended by the Constitutional Court.

Mar 12 • 19:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tapia's warning against those who accused him: 'They will sweat like I did, but out of shame'

Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, the president of AFA, issued a pointed warning in light of accusations against him and the suspension of Argentine football matches.

Mar 10 • 01:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Commentators of Denník N: Fico is trying for a total disruption of justice

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.

Mar 7 • 07:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Anonymous has caused real trouble for real estate barons. This is how they tip off the authorities.

Anonymous tipsters have exposed illegal rentals in Oslo, leading to restrictions on several rental companies.

Mar 6 • 18:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Comer claims whistleblowers warned Walz for years about Minnesota fraud and were told to 'stand down'

Rep. James Comer alleges that Minnesota officials ignored warnings from state employees about fraud in welfare programs, suggesting retaliation against whistleblowers.

Mar 5 • 21:37 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The coalition ignored warnings, now it backs down. What happened with the cancellation of the Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers

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.

Mar 4 • 15:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

MIKE DAVIS: The unsung, but crucial foot soldiers in Trump's war on fraud

The article discusses President Trump's initiatives against fraud, highlighting key officials involved and the necessity for changes within the Justice Department.

Mar 4 • 12:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Comer to say Tim Walz 'enabled fraud,' failed whistleblowers in bombshell Minnesota hearing

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.

Mar 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Billions to vocational schools without requirements on teaching volume

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.

Feb 26 • 05:32 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4 Dirty Business viewers 'shocked' just minutes into 'tragic' first episode

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.

Feb 23 • 22:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4 Dirty Business cast, true story, filming locations and episode count

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.

Feb 23 • 11:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Smer as Mafia? We have it in black and white

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.

Feb 18 • 11:16 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
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Region Blekinge in crisis management – after serious allegations against top executives

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

Feb 13 • 07:59 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
🇪🇸 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Notebooks of Corruption: An Ex-Official Attacks the 'Whistleblowers' as the Trial Heats Up

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.

Feb 10 • 19:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: The Man Who Helped Expose Lottery Corruption Has Died

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

Feb 10 • 06:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Week in Law: Radoslav Procházka - The Office for the Protection of Whistleblowers is Still Operating. Because the Constitutional Court...

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.

Jan 16 • 10:00 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Treasury secretary announces cash rewards for Minnesota fraud whistleblowers

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

Jan 10 • 03:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Jakub Królikowski: Whistleblowers Care About the Common Good

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.

Jan 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Comer says Walz 'retaliated' against whistleblowers who warned of Minnesota fraud for years

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

Jan 8 • 15:50 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
🇸🇰 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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