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Whistleblowers and relatives protected from pressure
Azerbaijan bans pressure on corruption whistleblowers and their relatives. President Ilham Aliyev signs relevant law.
Emin Amrullayev: No Systemic Corruption in Education
Minister Emin Amrullayev stated at the IX ADA International Education Conference that there is no systemic corruption in education.
Deferment changes for abroad students
Changes to deferment rights for students studying abroad are on the agenda. Head of Mobilization Service Mursal Ibrahimov announced new proposals.
500+ Staff Disciplined in Mobilization Service
Head of Mobilization Service says over 500 employees disciplined in 3 years, over 100 cases sent to prosecutors.
Kim Keon-hee sentenced to 7 years
Kim Keon-hee, wife of former South Korean President, sentenced to 7 years for bribery.
Secret chats with Zelenskyy revealed
Secret chats with Zelenskyy revealed. Investigation launched against Ursula von der Leyen. Scandal involving EU leaders.
Baku at Center of OIC Anti-Corruption Agenda
Baku at the center of OIC's anti-corruption agenda. A cooperation document signed for the high-level meeting on October 27-28, 2026.
Bucharest mayor summoned for corruption probe
Bucharest mayor Ciprian Chicu summoned for corruption investigation over building permit bribery allegations.
Ivory Coast striker arrested for match-fixing suspicions
Ivory Coast international Elye Vai arrested on suspicion of match-fixing in France. Investigation ongoing.
Prosecutor General meets OIC delegation
Azerbaijan Prosecutor General Kamran Aliyev meets OIC delegation to discuss cooperation and joint events.
Bribery investigation at agency he led for 20 years - new post
Safar Ismailov gets new position at Ministry of Emergency Situations amid bribery investigation into agency he led for 20 years.
Zardab Hospital Fake Referral Probe
Investigation launched into Zardab Hospital over 240+ fake referrals and health insurance fraud allegations.
Anti-corruption operation at customs: 4 detained
Four customs officers detained in anti-corruption operation at the Main Customs Department for Air Transport.
Blogger accused of bribery in Armenia
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee charges blogger Mika Badalyan with bribing voters. Court orders arrest.
Armenia opens 115 election corruption cases
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee opened 115 election corruption cases. 242 individuals implicated, 52 arrested. Details on case distribution.
Real Madrid Reports Barcelona to UEFA
Real Madrid reports Barcelona to UEFA over Negreira case, demanding ban from European competitions and title revocations.
Alla Pugacheva wins court case
Alla Pugacheva wins defamation lawsuit in Moscow court against Vitaly Borodin over an interview remark.
Organized crime member refuses to testify in court
Fariz Maharramov, member of an organized cigarette smuggling group, refuses to testify in court.
Mass Arrests in Armenia: Ex-Ministers and Yerevan Ex-Mayor Detained
Armenia sees mass arrests of former ministers, Yerevan ex-mayor, and university officials on corruption charges. Details inside.
MP comments on Turan Tovuz scandal
MP Fazil Mustafa calls Turan Tovuz's ban from European competitions a corruption scandal, discouraging business investment.
Protection of corruption whistleblowers strengthened
Parliament debates amendments to strengthen protection for corruption whistleblowers. New accountability mechanisms for public and municipal officials are being introduced.
Customs officers arrested in Ukraine brought to Baku
Two Azerbaijani customs officers arrested in Ukraine have been brought to Baku. They had fled an investigation into cigarette smuggling at Hovsan.
Land Sale Scandal in Garadagh: Court Trial Begins
The court trial for former officials involved in a land sale scandal in Garadagh has started. Indictment read, next hearing on June 12.
Investigation into 5 million manat cigarette smuggling concluded
Investigation into 5 million manat cigarette smuggling concluded. Charges filed, case sent to court. Defendants include port officials.
Dismissed Colonel Faces Criminal Charges
Colonel Oktay Babayev accused of fraud after dismissal, allegedly took 30,000 manat bribe.
Former deputy chief Zulfugar Mansurov released from custody
Former deputy head Zulfugar Mansurov, arrested on bribery charges, released by Baku Court of Appeal.
Colombians Choose Between Left and Right in Election
Colombia's presidential election first round features leftist Ivan Cepeda, independent Abelardo De La Espriella, and right-wing Paloma Valencia. Voting is Sunday.
Madrid March: Thousands Demand PM Resignation
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid demanding PM Pedro Sanchez's resignation amid corruption scandals. Police detained masked protesters.
Over 20 Arrested for Bribing Voters in Armenia
21 people arrested in Armenia for voter bribery. Anti-Corruption Committee investigates, 13 detained.
US warns of China role in Argentina bid
U.S. House committee chair warns of Chinese influence in Argentina's $10 billion Parana River dredging contract bid.
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