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Slovakia makes slow progress in tackling corruption

Since 2020 the Slovakian authorities have brought dozens of high-ranking officials to justice, including the former attorney general, and ex-chiefs of police and tax administration but analysts say there's still a long way to go.

Economy

Finance ministers should worry about tax fraud, EU prosecutor says

Authorities in EU countries aren’t showing enough appetite to claw back tens of billions in funds lost to fraud each year, according to the head of the EU’s financial crime agency.

Culture news

Former Louvre director charged for art trafficking

Jean-Luc Martinez has been preliminarily charged in connection with alleged antiques trafficking during his tenure as head of the world's most famous museum.

Moldova

Ex-Moldovan President Igor Dodon arrested on suspicion of corruption

According to the judiciary, Dodon is under is under investigation for corruption, treason, illicit enrichment, and "illegal party financing". Ten addresses were raided on Tuesday, and cash, documents and valuables seized.

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El Salvador

Gang violence crackdown sees 30,000 arrested in El Salvador

The violence is a longstanding problem.

Spain

Former king's first return to Spain in two years ignites debate

He went to the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

Lebanon

Lebanese go to polls to elect new parliament amid economic meltdown

Expectations are low that the outcome will significantly alter the political landscape, despite a new crop of candidates from a nationwide protest movement.

Romania

Court jails eight people over deadly Romania nightclub fire in 2015

They were given final jail sentences totalling 61 years.

France

Former French PM Fillon loses appeal against corruption conviction

The court gave Fillon a one-year prison sentence for a "fake jobs" scandal involving his wife Penelope.

Europe News

EU proposes law to combat 'gag orders' on journalists and activists

Press freedom activists have welcomed the move as a "first step".

Myanmar

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to further five years in prison

Analysts say the conviction is an unjust move to legitimise the military junta’s seizure of power in 2021.

Republic of North Macedonia

Former Prime Minister of North Macedonia convicted of money laundering

It is Nikola Gruevski's third conviction since he left office in 2016.

Slovakia

Former Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico faces criminal charges

Fico resigned as Slovakian Prime Minister in 2018 following unprecedented protests and a political crisis.

Switzerland

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini to go on trial on corruption charges

The case centres on a payment of 2 million Swiss francs to Platini that Blatter had authorised before his re-election campaign.

Romania

Ex Romanian minister to appear before extradition judges in Bulgaria after fleeing 6-year sentence

Elena Udrea, a former Romanian minister, will appear before extradition judges today in Bulgaria after fleeing a 6-year sentence for bribery and abuse of office. Her final appeal was rejected by judges in Romania on Thursday, but she had already left the country, crossing into Bulgaria that morning.

Austria

Private detective behind 'Ibizagate' scandal convicted on drug charges

NGOs denounced the ruling as an attempt to silence whistleblowers, but prosecutors said the case had nothing to do with the scandal that brought down the government.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria MPs vote to abolish 'golden passport' scheme

The EU has called on member states to scrap the schemes following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov released from detention

The former prime minister was freed after prosecutors failed to come up with enough evidence to press charges. His lawyer said the arrest came as part of an inquiry into alleged extortion.

Money

Russian oligarchs facing proposed new UK law targeting 'dirty money'

The legislation has been moved forward after Boris Johnson's government faced criticism that it wasn't doing enough to stop the flow of Russian money.

Honduras

A stunning fall for ex-Honduran president wanted in US

Juan Orlando Hernández was arrested Tuesday at the request of the US government on charges of drug trafficking, using weapons for drug trafficking and conspiracy to use weapons in drug trafficking.