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Corruption news — October 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Corruption published on October 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. PoliticsBillRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Robert Fico Criticizes EU's Role in Ukraine Conflict, Accuses Funds Misuse

    Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accused the European Union of fueling the conflict in Ukraine rather than pursuing peace. He claimed that a significant portion of the funds sent to Kyiv ends up in 'Ukraine's corrupt network.' Fico also refused Slovakia's participation in a €70 billion military loan for Ukraine, stating that no European blood has been shed in the conflict.
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  2. SocietyCorruptionProtestAsia

    VP Vance Acknowledges ICE Officers' Mistakes, Promises Accountability

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that some Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers make mistakes, including using excessive force, and stated that the Trump administration has a responsibility to investigate and hold those responsible accountable. Vance defended the work of most ICE officers but acknowledged that some 'really screw up'. He cited cases where the administration has investigated and taken disciplinary action against ICE officers accused of misconduct.
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  4. SocietyCorruptionProtestMiddle East

    Lawyer Demands Security Risk Assessment After Threats; Minister Denies Pressure on Prosecution

    Lawyer Veselin Radulović has sent an open letter to the Agency for National Security (ANB) requesting an assessment of security risks following months of threats. He alleges that the threats have intensified since he began publicly pointing out possible abuses by public officials. Meanwhile, Minister of Defense Dragan Krapović has denied putting pressure on the prosecution, stating that he has not sought special treatment and that he welcomes institutional scrutiny. Radulović has criticized Krapović's responses, questioning the legality of a defense contract and the timely processing of his criminal reports.
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    14-Year-Old Girl Attacks School in Bitlis, Turkey

    A 14-year-old girl identified as B.T. opened fire at her former school, Kalkanlı Village Primary and Secondary School in Bitlis Hizan, using a pump-action shotgun. The attack, which occurred on October 14, was the eighth such incident in Turkish schools over the past seven months. B.T., who had been threatening to carry out an attack for over a year, was motivated by disputes with teachers and family members. Her 16-year-old sister, H., was aware of the plan and sent messages to B.T. during the attack. Both B.T. and her older brother, who owned the gun, were arrested.
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  6. SocietyRegulatorsLocal GovCorruptionMiddle East

    Chaos in France: Protesters Hijack Train, Vandalize City

    In a series of chaotic incidents, protesters in France took control of a tourist train in Grenoble, driving it into police and causing disruption. The protesters, believed to be predominantly African immigrants, also engaged in other acts of vandalism and theft. In a separate incident in Marseille, a man attempted to rob a Lacoste store but was injured when a window collapsed on him.
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