Citizen Companies Shrink by 71% in Two Years, and Access to Extended Maternity Leave Decreases
The number of participant companies in the Citizen Company Program has significantly decreased from 30,545 in 2024 to 8,862 in 2025, representing a 71% drop due to audits revealing irregularities.
Cultural Day Expanded to Every Wednesday Starting in April
The South Korean government is expanding the 'Cultural Day' program from the last Wednesday of each month to every Wednesday starting April 1, 2024, to enhance access to cultural activities.
Lula's government announces credit line for companies affected by rain in MG
The Brazilian government has announced a new credit line to support companies affected by heavy rains in Minas Gerais, following a similar program from 2024.
Oyo distributes textbooks, school bags, sandals to primary, secondary students
The Oyo State government has commenced the distribution of educational materials to public schools as part of the 2024 intervention program.
Now it's time to hurry: Orders for two high-performance cars are opened, but only for a limited time
Alfa Romeo is reopening orders for its high-performance Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models across Europe, but Finland will not import them due to a withdrawal from the import program by the end of 2024.
Almost half of Toronto-area immigrant settlement services expect program closures
Nearly half of the immigrant service organizations in the Greater Toronto Area anticipate program closures due to federal funding cuts that are set to take effect in 2024.
Real estate launches in São Paulo grow 34% in 2025, driven by Minha Casa, Minha Vida
The real estate market in São Paulo ended 2025 with the launch of 139,700 residential units, a 34% increase from 2024, largely driven by the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program.
14 schools officially designated as Schools - Ambassadors of the European Parliament
Fourteen schools in Attica were officially designated as Schools - Ambassadors of the European Parliament during ceremonies held in January 2026 as part of the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) program for the 2024–2025 academic year.
Cataguartes Program boosts the cultural scene of Cataguases
Since October 2024, the Cataguartes Program has been revitalizing Cataguases (MG) through a variety of free artistic events that foster community engagement and cultural diversity.
Rodrigo Faro presents program project for Globo and tries to return to the broadcaster
Rodrigo Faro has officially presented a program project to Globo in hopes of returning to television by the end of the year after previously leaving Record in 2024.
Adelaide festival did not dump Jewish columnist from 2024 program despite request from Randa Abdel-Fattah and others
The Adelaide festival board has decided not to remove Jewish columnist Thomas Friedman from its 2024 program, despite lobbying from a group of academics including Randa Abdel-Fattah.
She asked the head of the Ministry of Education about the 'chaos in schools'. The Deputy Minister presented data
Polish MP Olga Semeniuk-Patkowska questioned the Minister of Education regarding program chaos and staff shortages in the education system, highlighting concerns raised by school directors about ongoing issues at the start of the 2024/2025 school year.
Car sales grow by 12.9% thanks to individuals, Valencia, and plug-in models
In Spain, new car sales rose by 12.9% in 2024, although there was a slight decline in December, attributed to the impact of the Valencian community's aid program and a preemptive rush in combustion vehicle purchases.