Ana Toskić Cvetinović of Partneri Srbija emphasized that citizens would be severely disadvantaged without an independent ombudsman to safeguard data privacy and prevent misuse during the upcoming electoral campaign.

The Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman warns that student psychological assessments must be securely stored even in temporary locations, following revelations that records were improperly left behind a bar counter in Ruovesi.

The Ombudsman has formally requested the removal of a Supreme Court justice from the former Senator Revilla's bail case, citing unfair questioning and a lack of judicial restraint during proceedings.

Former Vice President security chief Lachica has expressed readiness to face an impeachment court, while the Armed Forces of the Philippines has concluded its inquiry to avoid duplication with the Ombudsman's probe. This comes as Luistro indicates a reluctance to call Lachica as a witness in the Duterte trial.

The Administrative Justice Commission in Kenya has warned public institutions about delays and unanswered complaints, reporting a 72% backlog in grievances filed against them.

Lifestyle checks are underway for executives in various government agencies, including the Bureau of Customs and Land Transportation Office. Additionally, the Ombudsman has been urged to investigate former President Duterte and officials from the Office of the Vice President for alleged malversation.

The Commonwealth and ACT ombudsman criticized Australian federal police after an Indigenous teenager was wrongfully arrested and searched on a bus, raising concerns about racial profiling.

The Danish Consumer Ombudsman states that 'ja tak' (yes please) offers from stores must involve genuine savings, which is not always the case, potentially misleading consumers.

Integrity experts, including former IBAC commissioner Robert Redlich and former Ombudsman Deborah Glass, have welcomed the expansive terms of reference for the Kourakis royal commission into Victoria’s corruption-plagued major projects sector, urging it to look beyond individual wrongdoers.

The Bulgarian Minister of Justice and the Ombudsman are preparing a new law on juvenile justice, with a working group soon to be formed to develop the legislation.

The Children's Ombudsman in Iceland has requested detailed information from Reykjavík's building commissioner regarding a temporary permit for a building housing an emergency shelter for the Stuðlar treatment center.

Fiosrú, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, has sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) regarding the death of Paul Butler, 51, following an interaction with gardaí in Dublin.

A witness's recantation in the case against Romualdez has prompted discussions on its impact on the Ombudsman's investigation. Despite the recantation, the Ombudsman stated that 28 other witnesses remain against Romualdez.

The National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP) has expressed support for the 38 recommendations and best practices put forth by the Ombudsman's office concerning disaster situations, highlighting the central role of local authorities.

The Office of the Ombudsman is currently verifying documentary and testimonial evidence submitted by Senator Panfilo Lacson regarding his investigation into Taguig infrastructure projects.

Senator Panfilo Lacson announced that the Office of the Ombudsman has issued subpoenas to government agencies for documents related to alleged anomalies in Taguig infrastructure and reclamation projects.

One year after alleged police brutality during a student protest in Valjevo, Serbia, the Protector of Citizens has yet to conclude its investigation, despite having the means to do so, according to sources.

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has filed his counter-affidavit with the Office of the Ombudsman, addressing complaints against him and citing a recantation by 'maleta boys'.

The Ombudsman has suspended the heads of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Office of Transportation Cooperatives (OTC). This action stems from their alleged involvement in irregularities concerning the Land Transportation Office's (LTO) P13-billion IT system contract.

The former mayor and incumbent vice mayor of Magalang, Pampanga, are facing a complaint from the Office of the Ombudsman regarding an alleged 'ghost' housing project they purportedly initiated.

Atty. Levito Baligod, counsel for the 'Maleta boys,' announced plans to submit evidence, including audio recordings and text messages, to the Office of the Ombudsman to counter former group members' recantations.

A Serbian doctor has denied the Ombudsman's claims regarding expert testimony on injuries sustained by citizens after a police intervention in Valjevo, stating that his email response was blocked as spam.

Doctors' associations and the ombudsman in Slovakia are in dispute over how to address the inaccessibility of specialist medical care. Influential associations representing outpatient doctors argue that the public defender's proposal will not help patients find specialists.

The 'Lex Szarlatan' bill, aimed at limiting pseudomedical practices, is awaiting a final decision in Poland. Doctors, scientists, politicians, the Patient Rights Ombudsman, and the Ministry of Health are advocating for the adoption of this law.

Poland's Ministry of Justice has stated it finds no basis for legislative work on a procedure for automatic appointment of judicial assessors. This comes in response to a proposal made by the Ombudsman's office in mid-July.

The Ombudsman in the Philippines has launched an investigation into 60-billion-peso flood control projects in Cebu, questioning why flooding persists despite significant spending.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines is reviewing court records to determine if there was possible bias in the granting of bail to former Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.

Loren and Leandro Leviste are facing plunder and graft complaints in the Philippines, with the Ombudsman citing over P10 billion in unpaid obligations to the government related to solar projects.

Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia's children's ombudsman, has publicly stated that Pylip, a teenager abducted from Mariupol and 'adopted' by her, has enrolled in a law university in Moscow with aspirations to become a prosecutor.

Nine counts of graft were filed against Tarlac 3rd District Rep. Noel Rivera before the Sandiganbayan, as confirmed by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.

The Philippine Senate blue ribbon committee will turn over its investigation of government flood control projects to the Office of the Ombudsman, a move deemed appropriate by a political analyst.

Malacañang stated that the decision regarding the preventive suspension of Health Secretary Jose Brittanio 'Brix' Pujalte Jr., who faces two complaints, rests with the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Ombudsman has announced plans to appeal the Sandiganbayan's decision to grant bail to former Senator Bong Revilla.

The Polish Ombudsman for Citizen Rights argues that municipal bans on bringing domestic animals into communal cemeteries violate both the municipal self-government act and the act on maintaining cleanliness and order in municipalities. The case will be decided by a court.

Michał Ziemiak, Poland's financial ombudsman, argues against fragmenting systemic problems into thousands of individual lawsuits. He advocates for administrative tools and out-of-court dispute resolution as the core of the system.

A youth group in the Philippines, Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (Spark), has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to be transparent in its handling of flood control controversy cases, following a recent bail grant.

Austrian Ombudsman Achitz is advocating for legislative changes to close a loophole in the 'Heimopferrente,' a pension scheme for victims of institutional abuse.

The European Ombudsman has criticized the European Commission's lack of transparency, deeming it a threat to the European Union. This assessment highlights concerns about accountability within the EU's executive body.

In Poland, the general inspector of financial information has confirmed that banks requesting ID scans via email, while raising consumer concerns, is compliant with the law, in response to a letter from the Ombudsman.

The anti-graft court, Sandiganbayan, denied the Ombudsman's attempt to exclude former DPWH chief Bonoan from a flood control case, though the Ombudsman may still pursue making him a state witness.

The Ombudsman has indicated that the granting of bail for Senator Bong Revilla was expected, citing 'weak evidence' in his case. Revilla was granted P1-million bail, raising questions about the strength of the prosecution's evidence.

Senator Bong Revilla has not yet returned P124 million in funds from a pork barrel case, despite being out on bail in a separate P93 million flood mess case.

The mayor and vice mayor of San Pablo City in Laguna, Philippines, have both been preventively suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman due to complaints they filed against each other.

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) is pushing for a faceless refund system, ruling that the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) FIFO policy cannot override taxpayer rights. This decision follows a significant delay in a Rs42.86 million refund.

The New South Wales Ombudsman has found that Homes NSW acted unreasonably and recommended additional compensation for an elderly public housing tenant whose home was damaged by sewage overflows.

Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has criticized the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly using previously discredited witnesses to build cases against him, questioning the fairness of the investigation.

The Ombudsman of Catalonia (Síndica de Greuges) has launched an official inquiry to clarify the impact of PISA results in the region, requesting information on schools, students, exclusion causes, and supervision mechanisms.

Javier Urra, Spain's former children's ombudsman, announced on a television program that he has been diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer.

“Sloboda izražavanja predstavlja jedno od osnovnih ljudskih prava i jedan od temelja demokratskog društva”, naveli su iz institucije Zaštitnika

Pakistan's Federal Tax Ombudsman has uncovered an organized scam involving the import and clearance of iPhone 16s, prompting an investigation into the alleged roles of FedEx and Customs officials.

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and his co-accused have been ordered to answer complaints filed against him before the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Patient Rights Ombudsman in Poland has launched proceedings into practices that may violate collective patient rights, examining contracts between medical entities and doctors that include provisions limiting referrals.

A case of psychological abuse and bullying within the Karlovy Vary police force continues, with an ex-policewoman alleging that the police inspection, leadership, and ombudsman failed to provide assistance regarding harassment from her former husband and deputy director.

The Ombudsman has filed 14 counts of graft against an Ilonggo lawmaker from Uswag Ilonggo. The charges are linked to the lawmaker's alleged involvement with a contractor.

The Assembly of North Macedonia, based on a proposal from the Committee on Political System and Inter-Community Relations, adopted measures to implement the Ombudsman's recommendations for 2025, including those in the judiciary.

Despite reports, no formal impeachment complaint has been filed or made public against Ombudsman Remulla, and lawmakers confirm they have not seen any such document.

Management is facing criticism following the death of a 38-year-old sick prisoner in Kragskovhede Prison in January, with the superior authority having sent a report to the ombudsman.

Sixteen additional children have been diagnosed with HIV at Valika Hospital in Karachi, raising the total number of cases to 94. The Sindh Ombudsman has ordered a comprehensive audit of the hospital's operations.

An ombudsman has ordered an audit into a health facility in Valika after 16 more children were infected with HIV, with parents citing mismanagement, drug shortages, and poor care.

The Philippine Ombudsman has alleged that Martin Romualdez is attempting to leave the Philippines despite a travel ban, while his spokesperson states he will remain to clear his name. President Marcos has maintained a hands-off approach regarding his cousin's case.

Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano announced that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez allegedly tried to leave the Philippines despite a Sandiganbayan travel ban, as the Ombudsman prepares a plunder complaint against him.

Four sudden deaths of psychiatric patients in hospitals across Berane, Nikšić, and Dobrota, Montenegro, reveal critical issues such as staff shortages, inadequate supervision, and a lack of effective measures within the health system.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez is prepared to face charges from the Ombudsman, according to his lawyer. Romualdez's legal team confirmed his readiness to cooperate with any investigation.

Lawyer Veselin Radulović stated that the opinion of the Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms of Montenegro regarding Muamer Matović's case independently confirms serious irregularities in the police vetting process.

The Children's Ombudsman disagrees with the proposed ban on mobile phones and other electronic communication devices in schools, a measure that the government is likely to support.

The Office of the Ombudsman is evaluating conflict of interest complaints against CWS party-list Rep. Edwin Gardiola and two other lawmakers. Its chief, Jesus Crispin Remulla, also stated that a plunder case against Romualdez is nearing filing.

Multiple committees in the Serbian National Assembly held sessions to review proposed laws, largely rejecting submitted amendments while addressing administrative matters regarding the official ombudsman's office staffing.

The Office of the Tax Ombud in Nigeria has launched a dedicated archival system to streamline dispute resolution records and improve transparency in federal tax administration.

Philippine investigators have upheld allegations of a money laundering network involving former first lady Imelda Marcos's brother, Martin Romualdez, despite recent recantations by key witnesses.

Major Danish supermarket chain Coop is reviewing its promotional pricing strategies after the Consumer Ombudsman warned that "yes please" deals may mislead shoppers if genuine savings cannot be verified.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla dismissed the significance of testimonies from 25 individuals claiming to be former bodyguards of resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co.

The Philippine Ombudsman has launched an investigation into alleged corruption within flood control projects in Davao City, which has been identified as a major recipient of budget allocations for such initiatives.

The Icelandic Ombudsman has requested information and explanations from the Ministry of Health regarding complaints about long processing times for cases at the Directorate of Health.

The number of energy complaints handled by the ombudsman has increased by 16%, with billing disputes alone rising 15% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reflecting ongoing cost pressures.

The Slovenian Ombudsman, Miha Lobnik, has praised a health institution for abandoning discriminatory practices and aligning its treatment of people living with HIV with professional guidelines. This change ensures more equitable care for patients.

Austrian Ombudsman Bernhard Achitz stated in 'ZiB 2' that he sees no legal basis for Minister Karner's proposed 'Auszeit-WGs' (time-out shared apartments), emphasizing that confinement should be a last resort.

Romualdez has filed a supplemental counter-affidavit with the Ombudsman in response to plunder charges, now including Guteza in his defense. This filing is part of his ongoing legal efforts to counter the allegations.

The Ombudsman has determined that guidelines in kindergartens and schools are not discriminatory towards ethical vegans. This ruling addresses concerns regarding the treatment of ethical vegans within educational institutions.

The Ombudsman has called on Health NZ to improve 'conditions of detention' at Wakari Hospital by ending prolonged isolation and enhancing physical living arrangements for patients.

Complaints filed against Budva and Pljevlja over same-sex partnership subsidies

A wildfire in Torre de Moncorvo continues to mobilize a large response, with approximately 550 firefighters and 7 aerial assets. The Ombudsman's Office has recommended creating a fund for natural disasters.

Two former chiefs of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the Philippines have been preventively suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman for alleged grave misconduct related to the agency's use of an outdated IT system.

Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel and former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio Dong Gonzales Jr. are now officially the subject of the Office of the Ombudsman’s preliminary investigation over alleged links to construction firms that won government contracts.

Senator Legarda has rejected the Ombudsman's remark that her medical leave was 'suspicious,' especially as her son also sought a two-month leave. The Ombudsman's comments have sparked controversy regarding the legitimacy of her time off.

The Ombudsman is considering a plunder complaint against four former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, who recanted their statements, potentially including them in a case against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Vaiko teisių tarnyba pradės tikrinti religinių bendruomenių atstovus.

The Office of the Ombudsman aims to enhance its investigative capabilities to effectively tackle complex and evolving corruption cases.

The Czech Republic is considering changes to the children's drink certificate, with the Children's Ombudsman expressing a desire to avoid delaying its effectiveness, and a proposal for a ban on certain harmful beverages for children is being developed.

New Zealand's ombudsman has ruled that a document concerning liquefied natural gas should not have been hidden. The document, now fully released, concluded that access to LNG was unlikely to affect average electricity prices.

A Danish minister has expressed deep regret and called the situation unsatisfactory following revelations of repeated errors in tax collection. The minister acknowledged the importance of the ombudsman in uncovering these issues and apologized for the impact on citizens.

Slovak Public Defender of Rights Róbert Dobrovodský is advocating for an amendment to the healthcare providers law, proposing that a patient's health insurance company should be responsible for assigning them a specific outpatient doctor.

The Polish Ombudsman states that candidates for prosecutor positions must be informed of the reasons for their rejection, following an investigation into denials without explanation.

The Ombudsman stated that the certainty of punishment would deter corruption, specifically referencing a P60-billion project that should have controlled flooding in Cebu but failed to do so.

Nvidia camera cars are operating in Helsinki, photographing faces and license plates, leading to privacy concerns. The Data Protection Ombudsman's office has already received several inquiries about the mapping vehicles, and the phenomenon is expected to become more widespread.

The Czech ombudsman's office is receiving a growing number of complaints regarding building permit procedures, with lawyers encouraging more people to report issues, especially after a July 2024 government amendment.

The Philippine Senate blue ribbon committee has decided to turn over its inquiry into flood works to the Office of the Ombudsman, a move described by analysts as appropriate.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla expressed confidence that Senator Loren Legarda and her son, Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste, will return to the Philippines amidst an ongoing anti-graft investigation against them.

The Ombudsman in North Macedonia has launched an investigation into the water quality in Gostivar, acting on its own initiative. The inquiry aims to determine how the right to clean drinking water has been compromised and has requested information from public health institutions and local authorities.

The Malacañang Palace has deferred to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the preventive suspension of recently appointed Health Secretary Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. following new complaints against him, with the Ombudsman now tasked to decide his fate after a graft complaint was filed.

Health advocates in the Philippines have called on the Office of the Ombudsman to suspend and file graft charges against the new Health Secretary, Jose Pujalte Jr., over alleged anomalies.

The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria is set to issue a ruling on the Ombudsman's complaint regarding the state budget.

A former law school dean has urged Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to be more careful with his statements, questioning whether he insinuated that the Sandiganbayan is corrupt after it granted a bail petition for a former senator.

Teresa Anjinho concluded that Brussels improperly concealed environmental information about strategic projects, including the Barroso Mine, demanding transparency.

The Sandiganbayan has rejected the Office of the Ombudsman's attempt to remove former Department of Public Works and Highways chief Manuel Bonoan from a graft charge related to a flood control corruption scandal.

After the death of two children, the ombudsman spoke out: Where did the system fail?

Petra Mårselius has been appointed as the new Discrimination Ombudsman (DO) in Sweden, an announcement made by the Minister for Gender Equality.

The Finnish government's plan to raise health center fees and introduce new client fees for social and health services is drawing criticism, with the Deputy Ombudsman warning that these changes could make services inaccessible to those in need.

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva announced her intention to appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the budget, specifically challenging texts related to changes in the calculation of the minimum wage.

Former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez criticized the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly using "discredited" witnesses to build plunder and graft cases against him.

Philippine Senator Robin Padilla has submitted his reply to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding an obstruction of justice complaint filed against him.

CWS party-list Rep. Edwin Gardiola is facing over 20 counts of non-bailable malversation complaints worth more than P879 million, which have now reached the preliminary investigation stage before the Ombudsman.

The Portuguese Ombudsman announced that complaints related to exams have been archived, stating that measures were adapted to mitigate the effects of the exam processes, which the office continues to monitor.

The Ombudsman of Catalonia has launched an official inquiry into the impact of PISA results, requesting information on student exclusion causes and supervision. This follows reports from participating schools that received ambiguous instructions regarding the maximum 5% exclusion limit.

The Spanish Ombudsman has issued an alert regarding sexual abuse in youth centers, stating it is a grave attack against human rights that must be addressed with rigor and firmness.

The Slovenian Ombudsman handled over 6,500 cases in 2025, a 3.64% increase from the previous year, with the Ombudsman emphasizing that effective rule of law requires appropriate conditions.

The Ombudsman has ordered House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Representative Yedda Marie Romualdez to respond to plunder and graft complaints filed against them. The directive initiates a formal process for them to address the allegations.

Senator Panfilo Lacson has submitted infrastructure records related to Taguig to the Ombudsman, citing possible plunder amid ongoing tensions within the Senate bloc.

The Patient Rights Ombudsman has ruled that the rights of 30-year-old Patrycja Augustyn were violated, as she died after waiting for hours for transport to a specialist hospital following a hemorrhagic stroke. The decision highlighted serious organizational irregularities.

The Ombudsman has given Philippine Congressman Romualdez 15 days to file a counter-affidavit in response to a recommendation for plunder and graft charges.

Madrid's ombudsman, Gabilondo, has asked the Ayuso government for explanations regarding accessibility to health centers, following a complaint from a journalist.

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed 14 counts of criminal charges against USWAG Ilonggo party-list Rep. James Ang Jr. and former Sultan Kudarat representative Arnulfo Go. The charges before the Sandiganbayan relate to alleged conflicts of interest linked to government infrastructure projects.

Sylwia Gregorczyk-Abram, the newly appointed ombudsman for citizen rights, stated her unwavering commitment to constitutional rights and values, asserting that they transcend political affiliations.

Salvör Norðdal, the Icelandic Ombudsman for Children, states that laws regarding the supervision of foster children are clearly not being followed, emphasizing that a good legal framework is ineffective if not implemented.

The new convocation of the Student Parliament of the University of Montenegro (UCG) has been constituted, with Andrija Jovanović, a student of the Faculty of Law, elected as the student ombudsman.

New Zealand police are taking steps to expedite Official Information Act (OIA) requests after the Ombudsman found they unreasonably extended an OIA response to RNZ by 10 weeks.

The Polish Senate Health Committee has positively reviewed the 'Lex Szarlatan' bill, which includes provisions for issuing warnings and immediate cessation orders for actions endangering patients, and empowers the Patient Rights Ombudsman.

Bangladesh continues to operate without an Ombudsman office, 54 years after its independence, despite constitutional provisions for such an institution.

Senator Robin Padilla claims to have filed a counter-affidavit regarding the case involving the alleged escape of former Senator Leila de Lima's co-accused, Jose Adrian Dera, from police custody. The case is linked to an incident where Dera was reportedly seen outside his detention facility with former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag.

An Ombudsman probe has identified former House speaker Martin Romualdez as a 'central figure' in an alleged flood control corruption scheme, with plunder charges reportedly imminent.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla warned legal counsels defending individuals in the flood control scandal, stating his office is considering criminal and disbarment charges against a law firm for allegedly hiding a client's illicit assets.

The Portuguese Ombudsman has requested an update from the Ministry of Education regarding the situation of exam grades. This request seeks clarification on the current status of student evaluations.

The Ombudsman has alleged that Robin Padilla failed to respond to summonses related to an investigation into Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa's alleged 'escape.' This development is part of an ongoing inquiry.

The Ombudsman has reopened its investigation into alleged anomalies surrounding the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, following the National Bureau of Investigation's decision to revisit its own probe into the matter. This move comes despite previous legal considerations regarding double jeopardy.

Serbia’s ombudsman has publicly condemned recent attacks targeting a Pride caravan and associated incidents in Loznica, calling for greater protection of LGBTQ+ rights and public safety.

An official report reveals that NHS ombudsman complaints regarding autism and ADHD services have surged, highlighting severe waiting times and rising private healthcare costs.

The Philippines plans to increase the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization fund by P10 billion in 2027. Concurrently, the Ombudsman is seeking a P7.23-billion budget for the same year.

The Ombudsman has requested that the Sandiganbayan justice who approved Senator Bong Revilla's bail inhibit from the case, citing concerns over potential bias.

Casimiro Pio, the ombudsman for research fellows in Portugal, stated that the Inspectorate-General of Education and Science has not responded to his inquiries after receiving complaints from about 70 individuals and entities.

Uzbekistan's Business Ombudsman has initiated a project enabling entrepreneurs to submit business-related questions to qualified specialists.

Finland's Deputy Ombudsman states that PEth alcohol tests should only be conducted on employees with their explicit consent, according to a recent decision.

Rappler reviews the Ombudsman's complaint against Romualdez, examining how recantations from former security aides of Zaldy Co might impact the case's viability.

Austrian Ombudsman Bernard Achitz stated in an interview that detaining children must be a last resort and highlighted shortcomings in adult representation.

Lawyers for former Speaker Martin Romualdez have filed a supplemental affidavit, seeking the dismissal of a plunder complaint filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with a flood control scandal.

Slovenian Ombudsman Miha Lobnik has assessed that dietary guidelines for kindergartens and schools are not discriminatory towards children who follow a vegan diet for ethical reasons, based on health professional opinions.

The Bulgarian Ombudsman has alerted the Minister of Transport about problems with free public transport for children, following complaints that children with electronic cards from one municipality are being removed from vehicles.

Former Marine Orly Guteza has withdrawn his allegations against Martin Romualdez, claiming he was coerced by Senator Rodante Marcoleta and former congressman Mike Defensor to falsely implicate Romualdez in a kickback scheme.

The Icelandic Ombudsman has decided there is no reason to continue its investigation into whether a safety certificate was in place for an extension to the Stuðlar emergency shelter.

Portugal's Ombudsman has presented a study titled 'Evacuation in Catastrophe Situations,' outlining measures to ensure the rights of the most vulnerable during emergencies, including meteorological monitoring.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has deemed Senator Loren Legarda’s extended medical leave suspicious, in light of plunder and graft complaints against her and her son.

The Greek Ombudsman intervened following complaints of incidents where services were denied to Israeli nationals based on their ethnicity or origin.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced its compliance with the Ombudsman's decision to suspend the chiefs of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Office of Transportation Cooperatives (OTC). The LTFRB chief has publicly stated his respect for the Ombudsman's ruling.

Mentally unwell and intellectually disabled people are increasingly being imprisoned rather than hospitalised due to the bed shortage.

Slovak Ombudsman Róbert Dobrovodský has issued a warning regarding a proposed amendment that would remove specialists' refusal of patients from state oversight. He is calling for key paragraphs of the amendment to be revised.

Malacañang confirmed the resignation of two Department of Health (DOH) undersecretaries in the Philippines, who were reportedly facing complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman.

Finland's Ombudsman for Children, Elina Pekkarinen, is set to comment on problems within a child protection company that were revealed by Yle, during a live broadcast.

Montenegrin official Radulović criticizes what he calls an unserious attempt to dismiss concerns about human rights violations, citing the Ombudsman's repeated findings against the Interior Ministry. He questions the ministry's claims of a lawful and unassailable system.

A journalist from N1 was accused of leading a campaign after questioning an official about a student who was reportedly choked in an elevator. The official also faced scrutiny for the ombudsman's inaction regarding a previous incident involving an N1 journalist being hit.

The police ombudsman has condemned an individual police pursuit during a moped meet in Tuusula, with police and prosecutors currently pausing further information releases.

A complaint has been filed with the Ombudsman in Budva, Montenegro, alleging discrimination against LGBT individuals.

Following media reports of businesses being taxed at 110% and 115%, the Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman is now investigating cases of double and triple taxation on income.

Gardaí sighted a suspected stolen car shortly before it was involved in a wrong-way crash on the M50, prompting an investigation by Fiosrú, the garda ombudsman.

Animal rescue operations in Portugal are being transferred to civil protection, a move deemed positive by the National Animal Ombudsman, who emphasizes the need for improved training and resources.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that the reported recantation of alleged bagmen would not affect the plunder charges against former Speaker Martin Romualdez. He downplayed the significance of the recantation.

An ombudsman has found discrimination in the assignment of night and overtime work to a parent of a child. The decision highlights concerns about fair labor practices for parents.

The Ombudsman is actively pushing the Sandiganbayan to revoke the bail of Senator Bong Revilla. Prosecutors argue that the case involves a betrayal of public trust and more than just the wastage of public funds.

Prosecutors from the Office of the Ombudsman claim that Sandiganbayan justices made a 'serious error' by allowing former senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. to post bail.

The Finnish government aims to enable long-term detention of children through a new law, a proposal that has drawn criticism from the Ombudsman's office, which questions the stated child protection reasons behind the change.

A witness from the Commission on Audit (COA) provided explanations regarding the definitions of AOM, NOS, and NOD, and clarified the circumstances under which audit cases may be referred to the Ombudsman.

The Polish Ombudsman has appealed to the Minister of Health to amend the 2015 Infertility Treatment Act, arguing that current regulations unfairly prevent single women from completing in vitro fertilization procedures using their own embryos.

Two justices from the Sandiganbayan Third Division stated they were 'not offended' by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla's remarks, which cast doubt on their decision to grant bail to former Senator Bong Revilla.

The Metaprof Movement of teachers has filed a complaint with the Ombudsman, citing not only technical flaws in exam grading but also the absence of mechanisms to ensure equal treatment and accountability in the process.

The Office of the Ombudsman announced the suspension of Insurance Commission chief Reynaldo Regalado following administrative complaints alleging conflict of interest, with an order dated July 28 finding sufficient grounds for the action.

There is a growing concern over increasing violence, including physical attacks, against Ukrainians in Poland, with a former deputy ombudsman stating the state is sometimes powerless.

Former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has posted P1 million bail in his malversation case but still owes the government over P124 million in civil liabilities from plunder and graft cases dating back a decade, according to the Ombudsman.

Ombudsman Remulla stated that someone might have 'worked' to secure Senator Revilla's bail, expressing that they had predicted this outcome.

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines announced that testimonies from former bodyguards of Zaldy Co against Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez are supported by independent evidence.

The Office of the Ombudsman is considering abandoning its bid to discharge former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan as a state witness before the Sandiganbayan, warning he will remain a co-accused if he continues to provide what Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Rem considers uncooperative testimony.

The Portuguese Ombudsman's office considers the measures taken to minimize failures in national exams to be adequate. This position comes a day after the Bar Association requested the immediate suspension of the higher education access competition.

Danish Waterworks plans to report filter sellers to the Consumer Ombudsman, labeling their marketing practices as misleading.

The Ombudsman stated that an effective rule of law cannot be expected without appropriate conditions, noting that in 2025, the office handled over 6,500 cases, a 3.64 percent increase from the previous year.

Former Senator Panfilo Lacson has turned over alleged evidence of anomalies in Taguig infrastructure projects to the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman expressed gratitude for the submission and affirmed its independence in investigating even those close to President Marcos.

The reappointment of the animal ombudsman in Lisbon was rejected, with the right-wing refusing to hear animal protection associations and the PAN party criticizing the lack of broader participation in the debate.

The Children's Ombudsman, Margrite Kalverboer, stated that the six juvenile detention centers in the Netherlands violate nearly all children's rights.

A real estate agent was found to have discriminated against a foreigner based on nationality and race by stating that an apartment was only available for Lithuanians, according to the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman's Office.

An Ilonggo lawmaker and others linked to infrastructure corruption have been barred from leaving the country, as the Office of the Ombudsman investigates allegations that the lawmaker held a stake in a construction firm that won P214 million in DPWH contracts while in Congress.

The Ombudsman is investigating allegations that former Speaker Romualdez received kickbacks funneled through corporate entities and the use of 'maleta' (suitcases). Romualdez's camp stated he is ready to face any complaints.

The Barcelona Ombudsman is pressing TMB to reduce noise levels on public transport due to increasing complaints about passengers' intensive mobile phone use.

The Portuguese ombudsman has identified several issues with access to the salary bonus scheme, including payment delays, technical problems with the online portal, and the absence of application options for 2025 and 2026.

The Human Rights Action (HRA) organization reports that the Montenegrin Ombudsman has for the third time identified problematic provisions in the Law on Internal Affairs regarding police vetting, urging immediate amendments.

Lawyers for former speaker Martin Romualdez have asserted that he will not flee the Philippines, countering insinuations from the Assistant Ombudsman that he intends to evade prosecution in a flood control controversy.

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice is demanding changes to how applications for violence compensation are assessed, following an ombudsman's finding that the current method is illegal.

Political representatives and human rights organizations in Montenegro have strongly condemned hate speech graffiti found in Bijelo Polje. They are calling for immediate action against the perpetrators and for messages of peace and coexistence to be promoted.

A deputy mayor of Warsaw stated that the authority issuing permits for mass events is not required to assess their environmental impact, including noise emissions, in response to a letter from the Ombudsman.

The Portuguese Ombudsman's office has received approximately 50 complaints, leading to the initiation of 15 formal complaint processes. The issues cited include delays, difficulties in accessing services, and problems related to public support.

The Ombudsman has issued an opinion stating that the Montenegrin Ministry of Interior violated rights. This finding by the Ombudsman indicates a breach of legal protocols by the ministry.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla is pushing for stricter screening of political aspirants in the Philippines, urging the Commission on Elections to require candidates to declare under oath that they have no conflict of interest in their certificate of candidacy.

The Ombudsman is conducting an investigation into Representatives Cristy Angeles and Jojo Ang Jr. regarding alleged conflicts of interest tied to flood-control contractors.