Daily Corruption News: 7 March 2013
Today's top story
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.
More news
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
