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Romania

Romania’s under-fire anti-corruption boss gets presidential support

Romania’s justice minister called for Laura Kovesi to be sacked on Thursday but today she was backed by President Klaus Iohannis.

23/02/2018

World News

Hungary's ranking slides in latest Corruption Perceptions Index

Hungary slipped 10 points in the last six years, which the Director of Transparency International EU said should serve as a warning to other members of the bloc.

21/02/2018

Latvia

Latvia Central Bank governor detained by anti-graft agency

There are calls for Ilmars Rimsevics to temporarily step down from his post while an inquiry takes place.

18/02/2018

South Africa

South African president Jacob Zuma refuses to resign

Hours earlier the luxury home of the Gupta family, who are close friends of Zuma, was raided by police in an anti-corruption probe.

14/02/2018

Israel

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ridicules corruption allega

Netanyahu criticises police report, saying it's "full of holes, like Swiss cheese."

14/02/2018

South Africa

South African police raid home of wealthy Gupta family

Three Gupta brothers alleged to have corrupt links with President Zuma.

14/02/2018

South Africa

ANC calls time on President Jacob Zuma

South Africa's ruling party decides to end president's term early after corruption allegations refuse to go away.

13/02/2018

Europe News

Serbia and Montenegro: EU joiners by 2025?

The European Commission has unveiled a plan outlining a renewed push for integration - but it is a case of tough love. There are conditions attached.

06/02/2018

Economy

South Korean court decision allows Samsung Group heir to leave prison

Samsung Group heir J Y.Lee walked free after judges in South Korea suspended his sentence over corruption charges. The news sent shockwaves through business and political circles.

05/02/2018

My Europe Series

Romanians march for justice

For the last year, Romanians have been turning out in their thousands to protest what they see as an increasingly corrupt government.

02/02/2018

Romania

‘Biggest ever’ corruption case in Romania dropped due to judicial er

Romanian prosecutors announced Thursday that charges against seven ministers had been thrown out as indictments came too late.

02/02/2018

Romania

Romanian senator demands anti-corruption prosecutor to stand down

Romania's leading anti-corruption chief is asked to step down as the country's reforms continue to anger citizens.

02/02/2018

Brazil

Brazil's Lula tops poll despite corruption conviction

If the former president is allowed to run in the October election, a new poll shows he would lead the field with 34 percent of the vote.

01/02/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi billionaire prince freed in corruption investigation

Release suggests corruption probe is winding down after it sent shockwaves through kingdom's business and political establishment

27/01/2018

Brazil

Brazil: Lula pursues presidential comeback campaign

The leftist icon is determined to run in October's election despite failing to overturn a corruption conviction

26/01/2018

Europe News

MEPs concerned about Romania reforms

The European Commission is warning that the proposed changes would undermine the judiciary's independence and Romania's commitment to fight corruption and organised crime.

25/01/2018

Peru

Pope condemns corruption on Peru trip

The pontiff's hard-hitting speech may have made uncomfortable listening for his host, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski

20/01/2018

Romania

Romania names MEP Viorica Dancila as first female PM

President Iohannis reluctantly agrees to give ruling Social Democrats another chance.

18/01/2018

Romania

Romania nominates MEP Viorica Dancila to replace PM who quit

Power struggle within ruling PSD continues with Dragnea-ally set for top job

16/01/2018

Peru

Christ burns in Lima as Peru's anti-corruption protesters wait on Pope

The pope's tour of his home continent is off to a rough start even before he arrives, with more protests planned in Chile.

13/01/2018