Tag Archives: corruption

First they came …

Posted on 2017-01-28 by

First they came for the scientists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a scientist. Then they came for the journalists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a journalist. Then they came for … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Politics, US election 2016, USA | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Did you notice the Irony? (16) Bernie Ecclestone

Posted on 2014-08-05 by

Formula-1 boss Bernie Ecclestone faced charges of corruption, specifically of having paid bribes. The recipient of the bribes Gerhard Gribkowsky had confessed to the charges. He had been working for a bank which was majority-owned by the State of Bavaria. Now … Continue reading →

Posted in German Law, Germany, Law | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Malta is for Sale

Posted on 2013-11-15 by

When I lived in Malta, I was rather surprised by how much was on sale. When I wanted to purchase a bus ticket from the vending machine, it sometimes happened that a helpful bus driver came up to me and … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Immigration Law, Law, Malta, Politics, Scams | Tagged , , | 52 Comments

Borat or Bilo? No, it’s Nursultan in Kazakhstan.

Posted on 2010-11-07 by

Four years after the release of Borat (or Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan as the full title is), Kazakhstan still doesn’t seem to have gotten over it. Borat, by and with Sacha Baron … Continue reading →

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