A former Armenian Member of Parliament has been charged with ordering a killing that occurred in 2023, with the Human Rights Defender raising concerns about information shared by the Investigative Committee.

Armenia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Russian national Nadezhda Pirozhkova, who publicly criticized the traditions of the Vardavar holiday after fleeing Russia to Armenia. She faces up to four years in prison for 'incitement to hatred' following her comments.

An 11-year-old boy died on Mount Elbrus, Russia's highest mountain, while climbing with his 40-year-old father, prompting an investigation by the Investigative Committee.

A training document prepared for Austrian police officers, commissioned by the Interior Ministry, reportedly refers to a parliamentary investigative committee as a "political tribunal" and provides advice on how to deflect questions from members of parliament.

The Pilnacek investigative committee has concluded six months of work, revealing significant findings regarding police operations, including a surprising lack of interest in determining the exact time of death in certain cases.

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) and the Investigative Committee announced the detention of a 17-year-old in Dagestan on suspicion of planning attacks on schools and mass killings of students.

A public prosecutor and the federal police director are being questioned by the Pilnacek investigative committee. The inquiry is examining the investigations related to Pilnacek, with the prosecutor who reviewed the case providing testimony.

The Polish parliamentary investigative committee on the Pegasus spyware is set to adopt its final report project by late June or early July, with the public part of the document spanning approximately 300 pages.

Former Senator Sarah Wedl-Wilson declined to answer questions during a Berlin investigative committee hearing into a funding scandal, offering a sobering glimpse into her understanding of her official duties.

Russia's Investigative Committee said its findings were based on documents and materials allegedly recovered during military operations

Proposals are being made in Hungary to make investigative committees more effective, potentially involving amendments to the Criminal Code, despite their primarily political function.

The Greek government's majority in Parliament rejected a proposal to form an investigative committee into the wiretapping scandal, citing national security reasons, following a judicial block on the investigation.

The Greek Parliament debated a proposal for an investigative committee, bringing to mind the concept of a 'state of exception' as political tensions rise.

After a 13-year hiatus, parliamentary investigative committees are set to be formed in Hungary, with the Tisza Party proposing drastic sanctions to ensure mandatory attendance and responses to questions.

PASOK issued a warning to the parliamentary majority not to 'debase' Parliament again, ahead of a scheduled discussion on their request for the establishment of an investigative committee.

The Greek parliament is set to reject a preliminary inquiry into the OPEKEPE scandal, while political maneuvering aims to prevent a new investigative committee on wiretaps, dubbed 'Maximu_gate'.

A new institutional crisis may arise from Prime Minister Mitsotakis's attempt to 'bury' the wiretapping scandal, with the Maximos Mansion reportedly not wanting an investigative committee.

The Greek Parliament is expected to hold a plenary discussion by the end of May on proposals from PASOK and SYRIZA to establish an investigative committee for OPEKEPE. Additionally, asset declarations are set to be made public on Monday.

PASOK expresses anger over the Greek government's double rejection of an investigative committee into wiretaps and a preliminary inquiry into OPEKEPE, leading to considerations of a no-confidence motion.

PASOK is preparing to submit a proposal for a preliminary investigative committee concerning OPEKEPE, targeting former Minister of Rural Development Spilios Livanos and another former official.

PASOK announced its intention to submit a request for a parliamentary investigative committee into wiretaps, planning to summon prominent figures like Georgiadis, Hatzidakis, and Dendias for testimony. The party is also strategizing on how to secure the necessary 120 votes in Parliament for the committee's establishment.

KEKIN is seeking an investigative committee due to Medikol's suspicious business dealings with the state, accusing it of destroying public healthcare with million-dollar payments.

Nikos Androulakis, leader of PASOK, launched a strong attack on the leadership of the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister, requesting the establishment of an investigative committee.

CDU, SPD, and Greens in Rhineland-Palatinate intend to amend the constitution with the current state parliament to make future investigative committees more difficult, a move aimed at the AfD but criticized for undermining democratic procedures.

For six months, Austrian political parties, at the behest of the Freedom Party, have been examining non-governmental organizations in a 'small investigative committee' away from public scrutiny.

Lenfilm studio announced it will produce a multi-part series adapted from a book written by Alexander Bastrykin, the head of Russia’s Investigative Committee.

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) and Investigative Committee have charged three Russian citizens for using Telegram channels to manipulate securities on the Moscow Exchange. The FSB stated it had disrupted their activities.

An investigative committee is examining the mystery surrounding the data on the laptop of a deceased top official, Pilnacek, with questions raised about the initial handling by a technician and "deficient" data transfer from the Interior Ministry.

The Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) has invited additional police officers to testify before the Pilnacek investigative committee, indicating ongoing developments in the political inquiry.

The Ministry of Health has received the investigative report into the alleged “medical kalabule” scandal involving the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

The Greek parliamentary investigative committee examining potential criminal liabilities of former Agricultural Development Ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis regarding OPEKEPE concluded its work, as expected, with conflicting findings.

An initial five-member Hungarian investigative committee planned to travel to Ukraine regarding the Druzhba crude oil pipeline, but the delegation's composition and plans changed after one member reconsidered.

Zoe Konstantopoulou launched a strong attack on the government during the discussion of the investigative committee's report on OPEKEPE, citing successive scandals and political responsibilities.

Greek Minister of Rural Development, Kostas Tsiaras, on behalf of the government, rejected opposition accusations of illegal actions by political figures in the OPEKEPE case, as discussions continue on the investigative committee's report.

SYRIZA's Transparency Department and Pavlos Polakis revealed that a livestock farmer, related to a New Democracy MP and member of an investigative committee, received subsidies totaling 56,123.57 euros for 2023-2024.

The Greek Parliament is scheduled to discuss the findings of the investigative committee concerning OPEKEPE on Tuesday, March 10th.

The report from the Investigative Committee examining issues related to the operation of OPEKEPE (Organization for Payments and Control of Community Aid Guidance and Guarantee) has been submitted to Nikitas Kaklamanis, the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament.

The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) accused the New Democracy government of using the OPEKEPE investigative committee to cover up and protect its party mechanism, avoiding investigation into the criminal responsibilities of its ministers.

Makarios Lazaridis, a Member of Parliament for Kavala, stated that the government majority chose to fully investigate allegations against OPAP without time or witness restrictions, indicating the problem is deep and chronic.

A SYRIZA-PS MP stated that the investigative committee for OPAP was used as a tool for cover-up, rather than a preliminary investigation, accusing the government of choosing an 'obscuration' committee.

According to the report by New Democracy MPs on the OPEKEPE Investigative Committee, no criminal responsibilities were found for former ministers M. Voridis and El. Avgenakis regarding the organization's dysfunctions.

SYRIZA and New Left MPs have requested a pre-inquiry for former Ministers of Rural Development, Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis, attributing criminal responsibilities in their joint report on the OPEKEPE Investigative Committee.

Political parties in Greece are submitting their multi-page reports to the Parliament's special permanent committees, based on the work of the Investigative Committee probing issues related to OPEKEPE.

Russia's Investigative Committee claims that American and British forces participated in an attack on the Kursk region, stating that 640 residents died during Ukraine's counteroffensive in 2024-2025, which it labels an 'invasion'.

After initial minor clashes, a meeting of the child protection system investigative committee in Hungary reportedly saw genuine cooperation, a stark contrast to the atmosphere experienced in plenary sessions.

Heavy rains have flooded the only perinatal center in Kamensk-Uralsky, Russia, prompting the Investigative Committee to open a criminal negligence case.

Austria's FPÖ party has issued an ultimatum concerning documents from the Interior Ministry, related to an ongoing parliamentary investigative committee (U-Ausschuss).

The chairman of a UN international investigative committee on human rights in occupied territories stated that widespread and systematic killings and abuse of Palestinian children occurred between October 2023 and October 2025.

Russia's Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal case against Meduza journalist Vladislav Gorin, accusing him of carrying out activities for an 'undesirable' organization.

The Investigative Committee of Armenia has confirmed a search of the home of an opposition Armenia Alliance MP, stating it is related to an unspecified criminal case amidst ongoing post-election disputes.

A Joint Technical Investigative Committee has released its preliminary findings regarding the building collapse in Madina, Ghana, comprising structural engineering specialists and statutory representatives.

Russia's Investigative Committee has accused serviceman Maxim Koshkarev of involvement in producing forged paintings and sculptures attributed to Ernst Neizvestny. The Tretyakov Gallery was reportedly searched in connection with the scheme.

Hungarian Parliament approves formation of investigative committees.

The Hungarian government aims to secure a two-thirds majority to expand the powers of parliamentary investigative committees and amend the constitution, with Péter Magyar promising a genuine parliamentary debate on the matter.

Nine pieces of evidence have reportedly emerged that expose Konstantinos Tzavellas, linking him to the wiretapping scandal involving the EYP (National Intelligence Service) and raising questions about the investigative committee's formation.

The Hungarian Parliament is set to establish five investigative committees proposed by the Tisza party, one of which will focus on uncovering details of the recent clemency scandal.

Greece's opposition party PASOK is escalating its confrontation with the government over wiretapping allegations, considering a no-confidence motion and preparing a lawsuit against Adonis Georgiadis. The government, however, has rejected calls for a new investigative committee into the matter.

The Greek Parliament will hold a plenary discussion on Friday, May 22, regarding PASOK's proposal to establish an investigative committee into the illegal use of Predator spyware in Greece.

PASOK is renewing its demand for the establishment of an investigative committee into wiretapping incidents, leading to a political battle with the government over the required votes.

A debate is ongoing regarding opposition rights, particularly concerning the AfD, after the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament raised the hurdle for establishing investigative committees, a move criticized as weakening liberal democracy.

An Austrian parliamentary investigative committee questioned the head of the Federal Criminal Police Office, Gerhard Pfandler, and the widow of former Justice Ministry official Christian Pilnacek, Irene List. The questioning focused on the Pilnacek case, including criticisms of the prosecution's handling.

Greece's PASOK – Movement for Change party has formally proposed the establishment of a parliamentary investigative committee to probe wiretapping allegations, with party leader Nikos Androulakis as the primary signatory.

With 120 positive votes secured, the Maximos Mansion is reportedly seeking a way to require 151 votes for a parliamentary investigative committee, invoking Article 144 to annul provisions related to Tzavellas and Zisis.

Moscow Region police have arrested two individuals, claiming they were acting on orders from a Ukrainian handler to harass Roskomnadzor officials. The FSB and Investigative Committee are involved in the case.

Discussions are underway among Greek political figures, including Katseli, Kokkalis, and Tsipras, regarding a proposal for an investigative committee as part of a broader coordination, with a motion of no confidence at its core.

G. Vardakastanis stated that if the Supreme Court prosecutor does not shed light on the "Υποκολοπές" case, an investigative committee will be formed to ensure transparency.

Russia's Investigative Committee released Eksmo CEO Yevgeny Kapyev and three other senior executives, who had been detained in an "extremism" case over queer literature, but ordered them to return for further questioning.

Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a review of books by children’s author Grigory Oster following a complaint from a State Duma deputy who criticized his works.

An investigative committee in Berlin is examining whether cultural funding was disbursed without proper verification. CDU politician Christian Goiny partially reiterated his accusations against the administration as a witness.

Austria's ÖVP party intends to summon FPÖ MP Harald Stefan to a parliamentary investigative committee concerning a planned house purchase in Rossatzbach, where Stefan was reportedly involved as a trustee. The house seller was questioned on Thursday regarding the transaction.

An investigative committee, led by former supreme court judge Andreas Paschalides, has identified the creators of a 12-minute video exposing 'money for access to the president' corruption methods, reportedly involving intelligence company Black Cube.

Russia's Investigative Committee has ordered a legal review of journalist Yury Dud's interview with Denis Kapustin, commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has rejected calls for an investigative committee into wiretapping allegations, as over 70% of citizens perceive a problem of institutional degradation, and six of 87 surveilled individuals have filed lawsuits.

The Ministry of Health has received the findings of an investigative committee set up to probe allegations of “medical kalabule” involving the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the Korle Bu…

There is an urgent call for a preliminary inquiry committee to investigate the OPEKEPE scandal in Greece, following continuous revelations despite the hasty closure of an investigative committee.

Former Greek minister Makis Voridis is facing accusations of perjury in an investigative committee concerning OPEKEPE, following the public release of a compromising email by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.

The Greek government is reportedly attempting to close the OPEKEPE scandal before a new case file is opened, with discussions on the investigative committee's report scheduled in Parliament.

Minister of Rural Development and Food Kostas Tsiaras emphasized during the discussion of the Investigative Committee's findings that the problems of OPΕKEPE (Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid) are not circumstantial.

The Riigikogu Constitutional Committee has sent to the floor a resolution to form a parliamentary committee to investigate the ISS's handling of the police chiefs criminal saga.

The report of the Investigative Committee for OPEKEPE is scheduled for discussion in the plenary session of the Greek Parliament next Tuesday, March 10, following the provisions of Article 137 of the Parliament's Regulations.

The report from the Investigative Committee into issues concerning the operation of the OPEKEPE (Organization for Payments and Control of Community Aid Orientation and Guarantee) has been delivered to the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis.

The Investigative Committee for the high-profile OPAPKEPE case concludes amidst recriminations, after five months of work. OPAPKEPE Investigative Committee: Discussion on findings in a confrontational atmosphere…

Russia's State Investigative Committee has labeled a drone attack on a factory in the Smolensk region as an act of terrorism by the Ukrainian military and stated its intent to identify those responsible.

The OPEKEPE investigative committee concluded its work with differing reports from the ruling New Democracy party and the opposition; New Democracy states no criminal responsibilities were found for Voridis and Avgenakis, while the opposition calls for a preliminary investigation.

PASOK circles accuse the New Democracy government of a 'cover-up' regarding the OPEKEPE Investigative Committee, claiming ND excluded criminal investigation and concealed the scandal.

SYRIZA and New Left members of the investigative committee are calling for a preliminary inquiry into Voridis and Avgenakis, citing Mitsotakis's political responsibility due to central control from the prime minister's office.

Party reports regarding the OPEKEPE case are being submitted today to the secretariat of the special permanent committees of the Hellenic Parliament, following the work of the investigative committee.

Armenia's Investigative Committee has launched an investigation into death threats made against Anna Hakobyan, the wife of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, with a suspect now on a wanted list.

A new parliamentary investigative committee has been established in Hungary to review the institutional system and propose legislative changes to address the critical state of child protection.

'Lapdog of the regime' he is called: Alexander Bastrykin issues one ban after another, incites against migrants, considers the death penalty humane.

Russia's Investigative Committee has opened criminal investigations into the 'Empire of Geese' anime-and-gaming community, whose creators allegedly locked children's computers with ransomware and demanded nude photos to unlock them.

Alexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, raised the issue of juvenile delinquency at the St. Petersburg Legal Forum and announced his agency has drafted legislation to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 12 for certain articles, reminiscent of Stalin-era policies.

The Savannah Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has established a seven-member investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a newborn at the East Gonja Municipal Hospital in Salaga. The search for the missing baby continues.

Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) has announced a new investigative committee in the Carinthian state parliament to examine the sale of state assets in recent years, citing irregularities and millions in damages.

The Mayor of Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire, has announced the establishment of an independent investigative committee to address sexual and sexist assaults against children, following the suspension of school activity coordinators.

The Hungarian Parliament is set to convene on Monday to elect members for four investigative committees. Lawmakers will also vote on proposals for salary reductions for MPs and the suspension of foreign currency lawsuits.

Russia's Investigative Committee has reiterated its claims of discovering US-linked bioweapons programs in Ukraine, citing documents and materials allegedly recovered during military operations.

Parliamentary investigative committees, initiated by Hungary's Tisza Party, have been officially established to examine issues such as the pardon case, child protection, and matters related to the National Bank of Hungary.

Bishop Zoltán Balog is under scrutiny as a parliamentary investigative committee is expected to question him regarding a controversial presidential pardon, highlighting a complex interplay of personal connections and political interests.

MOL has established an investigative committee following an explosion at its Tiszaújváros plant, while police have launched a criminal investigation into the incident on suspicion of negligent endangerment causing death. The condition of those injured in the blast is reported to be stable.

Igor Popovsky, a Moscow lawyer known for defending 'Bolotnaya Square' defendants, has been detained on fraud charges, according to Russian security services-linked Telegram channels and the Federal Investigative Committee.

Hungary's Tisza Party has submitted a proposal to establish five new parliamentary investigative committees. The party also suggested stricter procedures for these committees, including potential fines and imprisonment for non-compliance.

PASOK issued a strongly worded statement after the Speaker of Parliament's announcements regarding the party's request for an investigative committee into wiretapping.

New summons issued by an Austrian parliamentary investigative committee are causing controversy, particularly concerning a complaint against a chief public prosecutor and the planned summoning of a lawyer.

The Greek Parliament has scheduled a preliminary inquiry discussion on OPAP for late May and an investigative committee on wiretapping for early July, with asset declarations ("pothen esches") set to be published on Monday.

During the Pilnacek investigative committee hearings, a chief public prosecutor defended the actions of the Krems public prosecutor's office, including the handling of a mobile phone. The inquiry is scrutinizing aspects of the Pilnacek case.

The Greek government is reportedly fearful of an investigative committee probing illegal surveillance, while the Supreme Court leadership is accused of being part of the problem and covering up the scandal.

PASOK leader N. Androulakis is preparing to propose an investigative committee into wiretapping allegations. The party is currently gathering the 120 signatures required to initiate the parliamentary inquiry.

The SYRIZA party has expressed its positive stance on the establishment of an investigative committee to examine recent wiretapping incidents.

A knife-wielding man attacked and seriously wounded two doctors at a hospital in Makhachkala, Dagestan, on April 23. Russia's Investigative Committee is investigating the incident.

The head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, has ordered a review of children’s author Grigory Oster’s poetry collection due to "pedagogical concerns."

An investigative committee (U-Ausschuss) has concluded 15 sessions, with initial assessments suggesting its work has yielded more than just a "zero result."

Russia’s Investigative Committee for the Leningrad Region has opened a criminal case against a woman from the Murino district outside St.

Austria's Green party has reported that files are missing from the Interior Ministry, which are relevant to an ongoing investigative committee.

The Austrian Interior Ministry has delivered log data to the Pilnacek U-Committee, an investigative committee, as part of an ongoing inquiry.

Austria's Interior Minister Gerhard Karner stated that his ministry has spent €20,000 on consultations for individuals appearing before parliamentary investigative committees, citing a duty of care for employees amidst uncertainty.

Young Russian footballer Danil Sekach has confessed to murdering a woman in her Moscow apartment, claiming he did so under the instruction of scammers, according to the Russian Investigative Committee.

The EU is investigating whether the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline can be used to end Hungary's veto on 90 billion euros in aid for Ukraine, with the European Commission proposing to send an investigative committee.

An IT technician and a policewoman have been summoned to testify before the Pilnacek U-committee, an Austrian investigative committee, as part of its ongoing inquiry.

SYRIZA-PS MP Alexandros Meikopoulos has submitted a confidential letter in Parliament, alleging that Minister M. Voridis was fully aware of certain matters and subsequently lied to the Investigative Committee.

Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov has been charged with embezzlement, money laundering, and bribery by Russia's Investigative Committee, marking the latest in a series of corruption prosecutions.

The New Democracy party concluded the parliamentary investigative committee on the OPEKEPE scandal, with the final act of alleged cover-up expected in the plenary session in March.

The report from the OPEKEPE Investigative Committee has been submitted to the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis.

The investigative committee for OPEKEPE has concluded its work, with the New Democracy party's report approved by majority and set to be submitted to the Speaker of Parliament tomorrow.

A parliamentary investigative committee into OPEKEPE (Greece's agricultural payments organization) has revealed that the problems within the organization are deep and long-standing, with the government opting for a full investigation.

The Mitsotakis government is criticized for undermining the role of Parliament through 'surprise tactics,' including last-minute bill submissions and using investigative committees for obfuscation.

A report by Greece's New Democracy party on the OPEKEPE organization deems the establishment of an investigative committee institutionally correct, concluding that the identified problems are long-standing and cross-party, and do not establish responsibility for ministers Voridis and Avgenakis.

The ruling New Democracy party's report to the Investigative Committee on the OPAPKEPE scandal is reportedly exculpatory for ministers Voridis and Avgenakis.

An independent investigative committee will be established to review adult psychiatric care in Budapest, following a crisis where 15 specialists resigned from Nyírő OPAI within two years.

Legal and anti-corruption expert Eva Joly expressed interest in leading an independent investigative committee to examine the involvement of high-ranking Norwegians in the Epstein documents.