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The Finnish ministry has faced scrutiny for paying exorbitant fees for expert opinions related to alcohol legislation, raising concerns within the social and health committee.

The Polish Ministry of Education has unveiled a bill aimed at restricting children's access to social media, highlighting the need to protect young people from the harms of internet use.

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is using cat memes in a social media campaign to explain a significant labor law reform.

The Indian government has ordered the removal of a controversial NCERT social science textbook from social media and digital platforms following a Supreme Court directive.

The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family announces that the payment of February benefits will occur on February 27, with various categories of aid being distributed to tens of thousands of recipients.

A significant political and social dispute has erupted in Turkey regarding a new decree by the Ministry of National Education that encourages religious activities in schools during Ramadan.

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy addressed concerns regarding mandatory standing work conditions following a parliamentary inquiry.

Wille Rydman, Finland's newly appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Health, has claimed that immigration significantly increases unemployment in Finland, a statement that Ilta-Sanomat fact-checked with an expert from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Malaysian health officials clarified that while Ramadan does not cause tuberculosis, increased social interactions during the month could heighten the risk of infection.

The Brazilian Public Ministry recommended the opening of an investigation into Daniel Vorcaro's guests at his beach house in Trancoso, Bahia, drawing a parallel to Jeffrey Epstein's infamous social circle.

The Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is proposing amendments to laws ensuring social interaction for donkeys, requiring them to have a companion due to their low market availability.

A recent survey commissioned by the Latvian Ministry of Welfare indicates that society is generally capable of recognizing discriminatory situations, though complexities arise in more nuanced cases.

The Finnish Social Affairs and Health Committee released confidential documents related to alcohol sales, contradicting the Social and Health Ministry's desire to keep them secret.

The Brazilian Ministry of Education has announced the payment schedule for the Pé-de-Meia program aimed at supporting public high school students and adult education.

The number of families in Piracicaba, Brazil receiving Bolsa Família support has surpassed 12,000 for the first time in six months, according to the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance.

Estonia is preparing to test a social emergency service in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and the Estonian Red Cross.

Wille Rydman, Finland's newly appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Health, emphasizes the need for stricter language proficiency requirements for caregivers to address deficiencies in elder care services.

Wille Rydman's appointment as Finland's new Minister of Social Affairs and Health is seen as a relief for Prime Minister Petteri Orpo amid a contentious political climate.

A new report from Finland’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health highlights serious problems in the organization of essential social and health services across various regions.

The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family announced an investigation into irregular approvals of social solidarity allowances from 2020 to 2022, initiated by OPEKA to enhance transparency.

Argentina's Ministry of Security has filed a criminal complaint against an Instagram account for allegedly instigating violent acts during labor reform discussions in the Senate.

Greece's Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family clarifies details regarding a report on irregularities in social assistance payments, stating that audits began in November 2023.

A draft law to limit home care support for immigrants released today included erroneous figures, prompting corrections from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

The Brazilian health ministry is inviting applications for the 'National Program of Experiences in SUS' to promote unique health experiences, focusing on the challenges of access to health in the Amazon region.

The Syrian Ministry of Information has unveiled a new Media Code of Conduct intended to regulate the media environment in Syria, emphasizing professional ethics and social responsibility.

Latvia's Ministry of Welfare has determined that implementing a special regulation allowing employees to take one day off for acute illness without a sick leave form is unnecessary after consultations with other ministries and social partners.

Barbara Nowacka reported that approximately 1.5 million children aged 7-13 use applications that contain inappropriate content affecting their development, sparking a call for educational and legal reforms in Poland.

Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has allocated €6.95 million to combat Hepatitis C infections and related deaths.

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković introduced Alen Ružić as the candidate for the new Minister of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, highlighting his qualifications and experience.

Finland's Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso has resigned, and Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen has announced her impending parental leave, both significant changes in the ministry's leadership.

A working group set up by Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health suggests reconsidering the child welfare client ratio regulation that limits social workers to a maximum of 30 children.

Kaisa Juuso, the Minister of Social Affairs and Health, announced her resignation and will experience a significant decrease in her income as her ministerial salary is replaced with only her parliamentary salary.

Kaisa Juuso has announced her resignation from the role of Minister of Social Affairs and Health in Finland due to the demanding nature of her work.

Brazil's Public Ministry and other government bodies have ordered social media platform X to take immediate action to prevent the generation of sexual images by its AI assistant, Grok.

Tensions between Lithuania's Ministry of Environment and Social Democrats escalate over proposed forestry legislation, culminating in accusations of lobbying and misconduct.

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil is investigating the removal of homeless individuals and their belongings in Aracaju on February 5, following complaints about the actions taken against a group comprising men, women, a pregnant individual, a teenager, and persons with disabilities.

The Federal Public Ministry has requested a court to impose fines totaling over R$ 354,000 against Belém and the Papa John XXIII Foundation for not complying with judicial decisions regarding the sheltering of homeless individuals in the city.

The Brazilian Federal Public Ministry has requested to notify YouTuber Glauber Mendonça via social media regarding his alleged promotion of hate speech and police violence.

The Social Democratic faction in Lithuania is meeting to discuss the dismissal of environmental protection system employees and the responsibilities of leadership within the ministry.

The establishment of a new Ministry of Planning and Budget in South Korea aims to shift from a bottom-up budgeting system to a top-down approach to respond effectively to rapid social changes, particularly in the context of an AI-driven era.

The Nigerian Education Ministry has stated that it has not approved a history textbook that omits the Igbo community, countering claims circulating on social media.

Spain's Social Security Ministry is launching an Observatory to monitor medical leave trends and address the rising costs associated with temporary incapacity.

M. Ališauskienė has been appointed as the new head of the Lithuanian Social Sciences Center for a five-year term, as announced by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Social Security and Labour is preparing a series of amendments to the Labor Code, which are set to impact all workers once they receive parliamentary approval.

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Nigeria plans to allocate N1.433 billion for allowances and social spending in 2026, as part of a budget increase aimed at enhancing housing delivery and infrastructure.

A working group seeking to save €100 million in social services has completed its proposals, suggesting they could cover about two-thirds of the needed savings, although a detailed amount is still under review by the Ministry of Finance.

The Ministry of Defense asserts that the State will cover the $200 billion debt of the IOFA following the dissolution of the military social security system.

In Cameroon, a circulating list on social media names 1,033 employees from the Ministry of Higher Education, prompting the Ministry of Finance to demand proof of presence or face salary suspension.

MP Marcin Józefaciuk reported on social media regarding his interpellation related to comments made by Deputy Head of the Ministry of Education, Katarzyna Lubnauer, who described parental alienation as an 'ideology.'

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued guidelines for the dissemination of content on social media by Ecuador's diplomatic missions abroad to maintain the government's image following a controversy over a sewing workshop invitation from the Ecuadorian embassy in France.