Andrej Babis, a bombastic populist, survived a no-confidence vote after his eldest son claimed to have been abducted to silence his testimony in a fraud case.
Tag: Corruption (Institutional)
Macedonian Ex-Leader, Facing Prison, Claims to Receive Asylum in Hungary
The trial of Nikola Gruevski on corruption charges had been viewed as a step forward in a region plagued by corruption and ethnic divisions.
In Bosnia, Entrenched Ethnic Divisions Are a Warning to the World
Long after a vicious civil war, persistent ethnic and nationalist fissures are paralyzing the country. “We have moved backwards, not forward,” says a Muslim firefighter.
Former Macedonian Leader Seeks Asylum in Hungary to Avoid Prison
The flight of Nikola Gruevski stoked outrage and threw up another challenge to the European Union.
Coming to Papua New Guinea: World Leaders (and 40 Maseratis)
The island nation, the poorest member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation regional forum, has spent lavishly as host of the group’s annual summit meeting.
Rome Mayor Acquitted on Lying Charge, to Relief of Five Star Movement
The long-running corruption case had threatened both her political career and the credibility of her anti-establishment party.
Imelda Marcos Is Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Corruption
The Philippines’ flamboyant former first lady, who is 89 years old, can appeal the sentence and is unlikely to actually see jail time.
Bribery Charges Urged Against Four Close to Netanyahu in Submarine Case
Israel bought German submarines and missile boats. The police say several of the prime minister’s associates were bribed to help clinch the deal.
Kateryna Handziuk, Ukrainian Activist, Dies From Acid Attack
Even after suffering burns over 30 percent of her body, Ms. Handziuk continued to speak out, saying, “I’m sure that I look better than fairness and justice in Ukraine.”