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Solicitor Accused of Conflict of Interest Amidst Legal Dispute
Politicsirish-independent1d ago

Solicitor Accused of Conflict of Interest Amidst Legal Dispute

A judge has highlighted a case where a solicitor refused to act in a district court but represented the same person in the High Court for thousands of euros. This comes as TD Willie O’Dea criticizes the ongoing legal professionals’ dispute as 'a mess'.

Margrét Helga Appointed Judge in Iceland
Worldruv3d ago

Margrét Helga Appointed Judge in Iceland

Margrét Helga Kristínar Stefánsdóttir has been appointed as a judge to the District Court of Northeast Iceland, having previously served as a judge and court manager in other Icelandic district courts.

Man Indicted for Decapitating Tito Statue in Slovenia
Politicsjutarnji-list13d ago

Man Indicted for Decapitating Tito Statue in Slovenia

Miroslav Pačnik has been indicted by the Celje District Court for decapitating a bronze statue of Josip Broz Tito in Velenje, Slovenia, and transporting the head in his car trunk last December. He faces a potential five-year prison sentence.

Uzbek Students Fined for TOPIK Proxy Test Scheme
WorldKorea Herald15d ago

Uzbek Students Fined for TOPIK Proxy Test Scheme

Two Uzbek students were each fined 5 million won ($3,400) by the Chuncheon District Court for attempting to cheat on the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) by having one take the exam on behalf of the other.

EU Solar Investors Seek Enforcement Against Romania in US Courts
Worldhotnews27d ago

EU Solar Investors Seek Enforcement Against Romania in US Courts

A group of EU solar energy investors filed a request on July 7, 2026, with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking enforcement of an ICSID arbitration award worth over 52 million euros against Romania, drawing parallels to the 'Micula case'.

New Shocking Facts Emerge in Armin Pimpis Case
Worlddelfi-lt28d ago

New Shocking Facts Emerge in Armin Pimpis Case

Witness testimonies in one of the latest cases involving Armin Pimpis, who has been linked to several high-profile crimes, have revealed new shocking facts during proceedings at the Kaunas District Court.

CEO of Burgas Water Utility Detained on Embezzlement Charges
Worlddnevnik-bg1mo ago

CEO of Burgas Water Utility Detained on Embezzlement Charges

The District Court in Burgas, Bulgaria, ordered the detention of Tsvetan Mirchev, the executive director of the Burgas Water Utility. He and a subordinate are accused of intentionally causing over 303,000 euros in damages to the company.

Weekly News Quiz from Luxemburger Wort
Cultureluxemburger-wort1mo ago

Weekly News Quiz from Luxemburger Wort

A quiz from Luxemburger Wort challenges readers to test their knowledge of the week's events, covering various topics from the district court to the Grand-Ducal household.

Politicsnrk5h ago

Marius Borg Høiby Appeals Continued Custody with Electronic Tag

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is appealing the Oslo District Court's decision to keep him in custody with an electronic tag, rather than releasing him with a reverse violence alarm. His defense lawyer confirmed the appeal against the decision for him to remain under house arrest at Skaugum.

Mika Moring Faces Murder Charges in Finland
Worldyle-uutiset4d ago

Mika Moring Faces Murder Charges in Finland

Mika Moring is on trial in the North Savo District Court, accused of manslaughter and aggravated unlawful deprivation of liberty in connection with the death of Saara Arva, whose body was found over two years ago.

Finnish Investment Company Casyr Declared Bankrupt
Businessyle-uutiset5d ago

Finnish Investment Company Casyr Declared Bankrupt

The District Court has declared the real estate investment company Casyr, formerly known as Gapcon, bankrupt. Oma Säästöpankki has claims of approximately 13 million euros against Casyr, which also has ties to Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho.

Icelandic Court Case Appeal
Worldmorgunbladid12d ago

Icelandic Court Case Appeal

A defendant, Ming Ting Mancel, has decided to appeal a district court's verdict, stating the sentence was heavier than expected.

Student Fined for Inciting Hatred in Zamość, Poland
Politicsrzeczpospolita23d ago

Student Fined for Inciting Hatred in Zamość, Poland

A 22-year-old student, Oliwia O., was fined three thousand zlotys by a district court in Zamość, Poland, for inciting hatred during an 'Stop Immigration' demonstration in July 2025, with the verdict also ordered to be made public.

Polish Judge Highlights Delays in Assessor Nominations
Politicsrzeczpospolita27d ago

Polish Judge Highlights Delays in Assessor Nominations

Hubert Dudkiewicz, a judge from the District Court for Kraków-Śródmieście, has criticized the persistent delays in assessor nominations, stating that the long wait has become an unfortunate tradition despite annual appeals for acceleration.

EnvironmentNHK World27d ago

Kyoto Court to Rule on Ohi Nuclear Plant Operation Injunction

The Kyoto District Court is expected to deliver its verdict today in a lawsuit filed by over 3,400 residents seeking an injunction to halt operations at Kansai Electric Power's Ohi Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture. The court's decision is highly anticipated, with the adequacy of earthquake and evacuation measures being the central point of contention.

Man Sentenced to Two Years for Rape in Iceland
Politicsruv28d ago

Man Sentenced to Two Years for Rape in Iceland

Finnbogi Þór Gunnarsson was sentenced to two years in prison by the Reykjavík District Court for rape, with his sentence mitigated due to the nearly four-year delay between the crime and the indictment.

WorldNHK World1mo ago

Osaka Public Prosecutor's Office Special Investigation Division Abuse Case: First Hearing

The first public hearing is set to begin on Thursday at the Osaka District Court for a prosecutor accused of special public servant assault and abuse, including banging on a desk and verbally abusing a suspect during interrogation. The prosecutor's side is expected to plead not guilty, with the key issue being whether the prosecutor's actions constitute 'abuse' causing mental and physical distress.

Bulgarian Lawyer Linked to 'The Notary' Faces Legal Setback
Worldcapital-bg1mo ago

Bulgarian Lawyer Linked to 'The Notary' Faces Legal Setback

Lawyer Velimir Atanasov, an alleged associate of the murdered Martin Bozhanov, known as 'The Notary,' is set to lose a symbolic sum in a case against Judge Vladislava Tsarigradska, following a May 21 decision by the Sofia District Court.

Drunk Judge Arrested in Szczecin, Poland
Politicsrzeczpospolita6h ago

Drunk Judge Arrested in Szczecin, Poland

Police in Szczecin, Poland, arrested a district court judge on Sunday for allegedly driving under the influence. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the incident.

Court Posthumously Rehabilitates Artist Milan Knížák
Politicsirozhlas5d ago

Court Posthumously Rehabilitates Artist Milan Knížák

The District Court for Prague 10 posthumously rehabilitated the recently deceased artist and educator Milan Knížák, whose decision immediately became legally binding as both parties waived their right to appeal. Knížák had been detained in 1974 for alleged damage to the state.

Lawsuit Filed for Return of Paintings from Lubomirski Collection
Worldrzeczpospolita9d ago

Lawsuit Filed for Return of Paintings from Lubomirski Collection

A lawsuit has been filed with the District Court in Słupsk by a representative of one of Andrzej Lubomirski's heirs. The suit seeks the return of two paintings from the Lubomirski collection, which are currently on display at a Lviv museum in Słupsk.

Businessbloomberg10d ago

Tokyo Court Rules Shidax Tender Offer Undervalued Firm

The Tokyo District Court has ruled that hospitality company Shidax Corp.'s 2023 tender offer to go private undervalued its shares. This decision marks a rare instance in Japan where legal authorities resolve financial disputes between companies.

Hong Kong Doctor Spared Jail for Drug Misappropriation
BusinessSCMP11d ago

Hong Kong Doctor Spared Jail for Drug Misappropriation

A former consultant doctor at a Hong Kong public hospital, Lee Chi-leung, has been spared a jail sentence after being found to have fraudulently obtained cough syrup and ADHD drugs for personal use by prescribing excessive medication to patients. The District Court delivered the sentence.

Prosecutor Appeals Dismissal in Cardiologist's Case
Politicsruv14d ago

Prosecutor Appeals Dismissal in Cardiologist's Case

An Icelandic district prosecutor has decided to appeal a Reykjanes District Court ruling that dismissed the case against cardiologist Skúli Tómas Gunnlaugsson to the Landsréttur (Court of Appeals). The case had previously been dismissed by the District Court.

Sentenced for Smuggling Cocaine in Liquid Form
World24d ago

Sentenced for Smuggling Cocaine in Liquid Form

The District Court of Reykjanes today sentenced a man to eighteen months in prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine in liquid form into the country. The man was arrested at Keflavík Airport in May.

Icelandic Hacker Siggi Þórðarson Sentenced for Fraud
Worldmorgunbladid25d ago

Icelandic Hacker Siggi Þórðarson Sentenced for Fraud

Sigurður Ingi Þórðarson, also known as Siggi the Hacker, has been sentenced to 18 months of probation in Reykjavík District Court for numerous offenses, primarily document forgery and multi-million dollar fraud.

Vilnius Court to Hear Foxpay Criminal Case
Politicsdelfi-lt26d ago

Vilnius Court to Hear Foxpay Criminal Case

The Vilnius District Court is scheduled to begin hearing the criminal case against Foxpay, with charges filed against businessman Vilhelmas Germanas and Mindaugas Navickas, the spouse of a former minister.

Kyoto Court Rejects Lawsuit to Halt Oi Nuclear Plant
Worldjapan-times27d ago

Kyoto Court Rejects Lawsuit to Halt Oi Nuclear Plant

The Kyoto District Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by plaintiffs seeking to halt the Oi nuclear plant, who argued that the risks related to the plant's foundations were underestimated and evacuation plans were flawed.