corruption
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Nepal’s Gen Z Protests: 19 Killed Amid Social Media Ban
Nepal has been rocked by violent protests led by Gen Z against a government social media ban and corruption. Clashes have left 19 dead and over 100 injured, prompting political resignations and international calls for investigation.
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Key Developments in Serbia: Aviation Shifts, Corruption Challenges, and Trade Tariffs
Serbia is at the center of significant developments spanning aviation, corruption, and trade tariffs. Wizz Air’s exit opens opportunities for competitors, while the European Commission highlights systemic corruption, and the U.S. imposes steep tariffs on Serbian imports.
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Russian Transport Minister Found Dead Hours After Dismissal by President Putin
Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead from an apparent suicide just hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. His death is under investigation amid allegations of corruption linked to his tenure as Kursk governor.
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Spanish Socialist Party Faces Another Scandal Amid Allegations Against Francisco Salazar
The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) is grappling with a new scandal as deputy Francisco Salazar faces allegations of sexual harassment. This comes amid ongoing corruption scandals that have shaken Pedro Sánchez’s government.
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Akunk Public Hearings: Jesus Statue Project Faces Scrutiny Over Environmental, Heritage Concerns
Public hearings in Akunk, Armenia, reveal procedural violations and environmental damage concerns surrounding the Gagik Tsarukyan Foundation’s Jesus statue project.
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The Issue of Transparency in Public Procurement: Questions Raised by Pedro Zarokyan
Yerevan City Council member Pedro Zarokyan has raised a number of questions on his Facebook page regarding the transparency of public procurement and possible corruption risks. In particular, Zarokyan referred to a law passed in 2018 that allows companies organizing…
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Aliyev Family’s Secret London Properties Exposed: Offshore Trusts Exploit Transparency Loopholes
Recent investigations have uncovered that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s family and associates have amassed a real estate portfolio in London worth hundreds of millions of dollars. While new UK transparency laws aimed at revealing secret foreign ownership have made some…
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Tbilisi Protests Persist: Georgia, December 21 Updates (VIDEO)
On December 21, thousands of Georgians marched in Tbilisi, culminating in a massive rally on Rustaveli Avenue. Participants from various regions and university students, including those from the Free University and Agrarian University, brought vibrant energy to the demonstrations. A…
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German MPs Accused of Taking Bribes from Baku to Influence Key Political Decisions
The Münchner Merkur has confirmed the allegations against former German Bundestag members Axel Fischer and Eduard Lintner, accused of accepting substantial bribes from Azerbaijani sources to influence decisions within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The charges…
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Canada Imposes Sanctions on Georgian Officials Following Baltic Nations’ Example
Canada has announced sanctions on high-ranking Georgian officials and entities, following the example set by the Baltic nations. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly made this statement during a joint press conference with the foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.…
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Khachaturyan and Türk Meeting and the Unresolved Issues of Displaced Artsakh Residents
President Vahagn Khachaturyan of Armenia met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk during his working visit to Switzerland to discuss programs addressing the needs of forcibly displaced individuals from Artsakh. Despite significant government funding and publicized initiatives…