Daily Corruption News: 7 March 2013

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Posted 7 March 2013

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Italy: Silvio Berlusconi convicted over publication of wiretapped conversations
Associated Press

A Milan court has convicted former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi of breach of confidentiality for the illegal publication of wiretapped conversations related to a failed bank takeover in a newspaper owned by his media empire.



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Hong Kong: Hong Kong residents strongly support anti-corruption watchdog-survey
TrustLaw (TI mention)

Kyrgyzstan: Former Kyrgyz minister jailed for corruption
Radio Free Europe

Romania: Romanian President blasts corruption
Associated Press

Russia: Russian officials told to stop using phrases linked to corruption
The Guardian (TI mention)

Spain: Spain’s ruling party hit by fresh corruption investigation
Reuters

US: Deutsche Bank sued over whistleblowing by ex-staffer
CBS



Blogs and opinion

China: Chinese officials: Spending less? Or hiding it better?
The Economist



News from Transparency International

Web feature: Reinstatement and redemption: Whistleblowers’ path to acceptance
On the blog: Women’s Day: Seeking transparency and justice in Egypt





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