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Students across Serbia march to Belgrade for March 15 rally

Students from all over Serbia are heading to Belgrade for a major protest against President Vučić, sparked by the deadly Novi Sad awning collapse in November.

Israel

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu takes stand in ongoing corruption trial

Netanyahu is being prosecuted on charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases.

Czech Republic

EU subsidy fraud ring worth €160 million uncovered in Czech Republic

A core group of 16 suspects have been charged with corruption, subsidy fraud, damaging the financial interests of the EU and money laundering.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Can the EU stave off a trade war with the US?

In this edition, we hear how the EU is trying to go green but stay competitive and tell you who the most corrupt countries in Europe are.

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Europe News

Corruption is getting worse in the EU, says Transparency International

Hungary was the worst performing EU country in the NGO's annual Corruption Perceptions Index, while Denmark scored the best.

Climate

Where is climate action most at risk of corruption?

‘Corrupt forces’ are blocking climate action around the world, according to the latest report from Transparency International.

Malta

Maltese businessman charged over journalist’s murder granted bail

Yorgen Fenech was arrested in 2019 over the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. He denies the charges.

Pakistan

Pakistan's ex-leader Imran Khan given 14 years in jail for corruption

The 72-year-old, who has been imprisoned since 2023, says the latest ruling is politically motivated and that he will appeal the decision.

Europe News

Serbia's student strikes demand accountability from government

University classes have been suspended for weeks with students demanding accountability for the collapse of a concrete canopy at Novi Sad railway station in November that killed 15 people.

USA

Donald Trump to serve no jail time after hush money sentencing

The president-elect will still be inaugurated on 20 January, when he will become the US's first commander-in-chief to carry a felony conviction.

Hungary

US sanctions Hungarian top official Antal Rogán over corruption claims

Rogán, a top figure in Viktor Orbán's government, is accused of being behind schemes manipulating Hungary's economy.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s former PM Najib Razak wins appeal for house arrest bid

The Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favour of Razak’s request to have his case for house arrest reviewed, citing a letter from a Pahang state palace official.

World News

Opposition and pro-Yoon protests continue in Seoul after failed arrest

While crowds of protesters gathered to demand Yoon's arrest on Saturday, another demonstration was held by around 1,000 supporters of the impeached president in front of his residence in Seoul.

World News

Sara Netanyahu suspected of political harassment, AG orders probe

It’s the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the Netanyahus with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of cases alleging he exchanged favours with powerful media moguls and wealthy associates.

Israel

Netanyahu appears in court for first time in corruption trial

The Israeli prime minister says his appearance in court jeopardises his country’s national security at a critical time.

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Protests rock Albanian capital, calling for PM’s resignation

Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government.

USA

Judge further delays Trump hush money sentencing

The president elect's 34 criminal convictions were handed down in the summer, but they did not derail his campaign for re-election.

Hungary

EU fraud investigation opened into Hungarian nursery

The EU's anti-fraud unit opened an investigation into a Hungarian nursery that cost almost €2 million, but has only 12 places available.

Europe News

Croatia's PM fires health minister arrested in corruption probe

EU prosecutors are investigating eight individuals and two companies in Croatia over alleged bribery, abuse of authority and money laundering.

Europe News

Ukrainian prosecutor general resigns amid draft-dodging scandal

Kostin's resignation followed allegations that nearly 50 prosecutors in the western Khmelnytskyi region of Ukraine had acquired false disability certificates.