Six months after the “reset” of the ESB: what has actually changed and whether old practices have been eliminated—an analysis by Yevhen Krapyvin.

#ESB #reforms #law #corruption #Ukraine
https://zn.ua/eng/economic-security-bureau-reboot-can-it-shed-the-legacy-of-tax-policeand-when.html

Economic Security Bureau Reboot: Can It Shed the Legacy of Tax Police—and When?

Has there been a genuine overhaul of the Economic Security Bureau? We analyze Alexander Tsivinsky’s first eight months in office, issues with staff evaluations, and the low salaries of detectives compared to those at NABU.

Зеркало недели | Дзеркало тижня | Mirror Weekly

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Hungary lobbied against EU's Russia sanctions at Moscow's request -- How Ukraine is 'systematically' destroying Russia's air defenses -- Massive explosion at Russian petrochemical plant in Tatarstan -- Finland developing Ukraine-style drone alert app ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/wednesday-april-1-2026/

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Review finds no ‘meaningful impact’ five years after race action plan launched, amid calls for government to step in

The Guardian
When do #reforms gain momentum? When groups that agree on nothing else agree on parts of the reform package. There are many parts to #housing reform today, from zoning reforms and speedier approvals to density and transit. Conservatives do not agree to all these things, but they agree to some. And that’s how you build coalitions. https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/03/georgia-wont-lower-cost-of-housing-until-state-tackles-the-regulatory-tax/
Opinion: Georgia won’t lower cost of housing until state tackles the ‘regulatory tax’

If Georgia is serious about affordable housing, government must eliminate mandates and bureaucratic red tape that make homes more expensive to build.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Flamingo missile strikes explosives plant in Russia's Samara Oblast -- Only on Russia's terms; Kremlin criticizes US proposals on economic deals -- Ukraine calendar: What will happen this week -- Russia strikes maternity hospital, educational institutions in Odesa, injures 10 ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/03/saturday-march-28-2026/

Friends of murdered teen decry killer’s temporary absences, call for reform
The friends of a 14-year-old boy who was sexually assaulted and murdered 40 years ago are calling for reforms after his killer was granted three unescorted temporary absences.
#Canada #DurhamRegionalPolice #Ontariocrime #ParoleBoardofCanada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11743888/darren-scott-ray-darren-pepin-release/
Andorra Public Sector Strike: Workers vs Government Cuts

On 15 March 2018 hundreds of civil servants in Andorra went on strike for the first time since 1933 in protest at proposals to reform public sector pay and cond

Spreaker
Alberta power policies trigger $408M devaluation to ATCO's wind and solar division, company says
The Calgary-based giant warned of "legal recourse" if province doesn't alter reforms that harm renewable projects.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/atco-blames-alberta-power-policies-as-it-devalues-wind-and-solar-projects-by-408m-9.7128473?cmp=rss
Alberta power policies trigger $408M devaluation to ATCO's wind and solar division, company says
The Calgary-based giant warned of "legal recourse" if province doesn't alter reforms that harm renewable projects.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/atco-blames-alberta-power-policies-as-it-devalues-wind-and-solar-projects-by-408m-9.7128473?cmp=rss