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Jean-Claude Juncker warns Balkan leaders to stop corruption

But the European Commission President also said "the Western Balkans have a place in the European Union".

Israel

Israeli PM Netanyahu questioned over corruption case

The Israeli prime minister and his wife were questioned by police over a corruption scandal involving Israel's largest telecommunications company.

Slovakia

Anger over journalist's murder piles pressure on Slovakia's government

As Slovaks protest over corruption and the murder of an investigative reporter, several key allies of Prime Minister Robert Fico have already resigned, including his culture minister.

South Korea

South Korea prosecutors demand 30 years in jail for ex president

Former president Park Geun-hye, who governed South Korea from 2013 until last year, faces charges of bribery and abuse of power.

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Slovakia

Police investigate murder of Slovak journalist and his fiancée

Police suspect reporter Ján Kuciak's investigations into government corruption may have led to his and his partner's death.

Romania

Romanians protest and call on Europe to protect them from corruption

Thousands called on the Justice Minister to quit after he called for the sacking of the chief anti-corruption prosecutor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Israel

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ridicules corruption allega

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

South Africa

South African police raid home of wealthy Gupta family

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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