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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF demands measures against fires in railway stretches that pass through 30 cities in SP

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has recommended that railway concessionaires enhance vegetation control and remove biomass along railways in São Paulo to prevent fires.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Santana is postponed after firefighters identified irregularities

The Santana Carnival has been postponed due to safety irregularities found by firefighters during a public ministry inspection.

Feb 28 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry says the health agreement of the PM of Roraima is illegal and requests termination in 30 days

The Public Ministry of Roraima has declared a health agreement of the Military Police illegal and is urging its termination within 30 days.

Feb 28 • 15:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alexandra Villacís requests the Ministry of Labor and SRI to lift her work ban

Alexandra Villacís seeks to overturn a public employment ban imposed due to a debt, by requesting information and enabling her work status from the Ministry of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service.

Feb 28 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP demands immediate transfer of inmates after cell closure leaves police station 150% over capacity in Amazonas

The Public Ministry of Amazonas is urging the urgent transfer of inmates due to severe overcrowding at a police station following the closure of one of its cells.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN is the 2nd state in the country with the most obese adults, says Ministry of Health

Rio Grande do Norte has the second highest rate of adult obesity in Brazil, with 42% of adults attending the public health system showing some degree of obesity.

Feb 28 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expert: the possibility of withdrawing second-level pension savings would mean temporary celebrations

Discussions in Latvia are intensifying on allowing citizens to withdraw their second-level pension savings, with significant public support for the initiative despite opposition from the Finance Ministry.

Feb 28 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Where is the Public Ministry?', says reader about underutilization of resources in MG

Residents express frustration over the underutilization of resources for landslide prevention in Minas Gerais after heavy rains and significant fatalities.

Feb 28 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará receives free collection points for genetic tests for rare diseases

Ceará has introduced free collection points for genetic tests aimed at identifying rare diseases in public health.

Feb 28 • 00:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Charity Board donates 52,000 vials of insulin worth $1.1 million to the Ministry of Health

The Charity Board has donated 52,000 vials of insulin, valued at $1.1 million, to Ecuador's Ministry of Health to support diabetes patients nationwide.

Feb 28 • 00:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU sets deadline for the Treasury and public banks to inform if they are considering 'federalizing' the BRB

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts has given a 15-day deadline for federal banks and the Ministry of Finance to disclose whether they have considered 'federalizing' the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Feb 27 • 22:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for psychologists? The Ministry wants to postpone the raise deadline

The Polish Ministry of Health is considering postponing the scheduled increase in minimum wages for psychologists and other public healthcare workers, which is tied to last year's average national salary.

Feb 27 • 18:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

In Rožňava, a sixth district office may be rented by the Ministry of Interior from a Prague-based business group

The Ministry of Interior plans to establish a new client center in Rožňava, potentially making it the sixth location to rent property from a Czech company owned by the Pivoda family, leading to concerns about costly unfavorable contracts.

Feb 27 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selection process for community agents in Zé Doca suspended due to suspected manipulation of scores and 'resurrection' of candidates

The selection process for community health agents in Zé Doca, Brazil, has been suspended following allegations of score manipulation and the appearance of absent candidates at the top of the results.

Feb 27 • 18:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After complaints, biometric point system to be implemented in health units in city of Acre; understand

The city of Brasiléia in Acre will implement a biometric point system in its health units following a request from the Public Ministry due to attendance issues among health workers.

Feb 27 • 17:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Despite victories in the Senate, differences grow between Patricia Bullrich and her successor in Security

Former minister Patricia Bullrich is at the center of attention due to her ongoing public disagreements with her successor in the Ministry of Security, Alejandra Monteoliva, amid significant Senate sessions this week.

Feb 27 • 15:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance warns about a fraudulent scheme 'Digital Asset Reserve 2026'

The Latvian Ministry of Finance has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent scheme called 'Digital Asset Reserve 2026', which impersonates the Ministry to scam citizens.

Feb 27 • 15:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Major change in Polish schools? MEN responds to the Wprost survey. "This demand resonates"

A recent survey shows that a majority of Poles support making health education a mandatory subject in schools, prompting a response from the Polish Ministry of Education.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-GO files lawsuit to suspend IPTU exemption for Serra Dourada Complex after privatization

The Public Ministry of Goiás has filed a civil action to annul a municipal law that granted a permanent IPTU exemption to the company managing the Serra Dourada Stadium complex.

Feb 27 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP asks PM to explain case of students who did push-ups in DF civic-military school

The Public Ministry of the Federal District has requested that the Military Police investigate an incident where students were forced to do push-ups at a civic-military school.

Feb 27 • 11:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance has dismissed the director of the state-owned company Mero

Czechia's Ministry of Finance has dismissed the director of the state-owned company Mero.

Feb 27 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The new director of the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA) is Piret Rips

Piret Rips has been appointed as the new director of the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA) following a public competition conducted by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Feb 27 • 08:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santa Joana Hospital to pay millions after agreement with the Public Ministry in case involving twin's death

Santa Joana Hospital in Brazil will pay R$ 1.2 million for failing neonatal care following the death of a newborn due to asphyxiation.

Feb 27 • 08:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctor sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexual crime against a teenager during consultation

Doctor Alfredo Dias Junior has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenager during a medical consultation, with a previous lesser sentence increased following an appeal by the Public Ministry.

Feb 27 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver of runaway truck that hit vehicles in Chapecó is prosecuted, and MP seeks million-dollar compensation

The driver of a runaway truck that injured 10 people in Chapecó has been charged with 20 counts of attempted homicide and is facing hefty compensation demands from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina.

Feb 26 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges 109 supporters arrested after fights between fan groups before Clássico-Rei in Fortaleza

The Public Ministry of Ceará has charged 109 supporters from organized fan groups in Ceará and Fortaleza following violent clashes prior to a football match known as Clássico-Rei.

Feb 26 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I'll pull you from here': security volunteers surround a homeless man in Florianópolis and the case reaches the Public Ministry; VIDEO

Volunteers from a community safety program in Florianópolis surrounded a homeless man, leading to denunciations and an investigation by the Public Ministry.

Feb 26 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar allows 45-day payment of retroactive amounts already scheduled in the Judiciary and Public Ministry

Minister Gilmar Mendes has authorized the payment of retroactive amounts, originally scheduled for the Judiciary and Public Ministry, for a period of 45 days while warning against any financial irregularities.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.

Feb 26 • 20:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chief of the Public Ministry of SP Launches Reelection Campaign

The Attorney General of Justice of São Paulo, Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira e Costa, is launching his reelection campaign next week, ahead of the elections scheduled for April 11.

Feb 26 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five indicted in scheme of fraud in rural school transportation in Uberaba

Five individuals have been indicted by the Public Ministry for irregularities in the public bidding process for rural school transportation in Uberaba, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After public criticism about IT procurements, the Ministry of Education starts a service inspection

The Latvian Ministry of Education has initiated an internal inspection related to procurement practices in the IT sector following public criticism.

Feb 26 • 17:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Investigations Closed on Bartolozzi, Nordio: 'Perplexed by Timing'

The Roman Public Prosecutor's Office has notified the conclusion of preliminary investigations against Giusi Bartolozzi, with Justice Minister Carlo Nordio expressing perplexity over the timing.

Feb 26 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Onassis Schools: New Admission Framework – 60% 'Local' Students and Defined Geographic Zones

Greece's education ministry has established a new admissions framework for public Onassis schools, ensuring that 60% of students come from the local community and outlining geographic zones.

Feb 26 • 16:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has announced a public call for a short story about the Homeland War

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has launched a competition for high school students to submit short stories about the Homeland War to promote remembrance and values associated with it.

Feb 26 • 15:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Finnish Foreign Ministry deems the public disclosure of the ambassador's harassing behavior a crime

The Helsinki police have launched a preliminary investigation into alleged breaches of confidentiality rules by the Finnish embassy in Portugal, following accusations of harassment against the ambassador, Titta Maja-Luoto.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP executes warrant against investigated individual who moved funds even during preventive detention

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is conducting Operation Camouflage to investigate money laundering linked to a criminal organization.

Feb 26 • 13:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KUKU ⟩ Michal on bus fare: These matters are for politicians, not officials to decide

Prime Minister Kristen Michal has stated that the decision regarding bus fares for children and pensioners should rest with politicians rather than bureaucrats, amid discussions of increased fares initiated by ministry officials in Estonia.

Feb 26 • 11:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Health Ministry announces R$ 90 million for SUS projects to combat cancer and diabetes

The Brazilian Health Ministry announced a R$ 90 million initiative to fund projects aimed at combating cancer, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis through the public health system (SUS).

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Changes in the national vaccination calendar: advance the second dose of the triple viral vaccine

Argentina's Ministry of Health has advanced the schedule for the second dose of the triple viral vaccine to be administered between 15 and 18 months of age.

Feb 26 • 06:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania Raises Alarm Over a Surge in Cases of Severe Respiratory Illnesses

Tanzania's Ministry of Health has issued a warning about the recent rise in cases of severe respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, urging the public to follow preventive measures.

Feb 26 • 05:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solar Power on School Rooftops...77% of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools to be Installed by 2030

The South Korean Ministry of Education aims to install solar power systems in 77% of public elementary, middle, and high schools by 2030 as part of the 'Sunshine School' project.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC has powers to ban sachet alcohol – Health ministry

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health asserts that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the legal authority to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in small containers.

Feb 26 • 00:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man convicted of raping a girl is arrested after judge reconsiders decision in MG

A man convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in Minas Gerais has been arrested after a judge revoked a prior decision that had absolved him.

Feb 25 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of city in TO partially complies with MP recommendation and keeps relatives in high positions

The mayor of Cachoeirinha, Sandrimar Alves, partly complied with a recommendation from the Public Ministry by dismissing some relatives from public administration but retained others.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests woman suspected of extorting Justice Prosecutor from MS with intimate photos

A woman was arrested for extortion after creating a false profile to deceive a Prosecutor from the State Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Feb 25 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video showing the violent actions of private security during the carnival in Areal becomes the target of investigation by the Public Ministry

A violent incident involving private security during Areal's Carnival in Brazil is now under investigation by the Public Ministry due to concerning footage.

Feb 25 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge overturns decision and sentences man who raped 12-year-old girl in MG

A judge in Brazil has overturned a previous acquittal and sentenced a man for raping a 12-year-old girl, following an appeal from the Public Ministry.

Feb 25 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP awaits police to send videos about the investigation of the Orelha case: 'They have not yet been made available'

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is waiting for the police to send essential videos regarding the investigation into the aggression and death of a dog named Orelha in Florianópolis.

Feb 25 • 15:12 UTC

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