Surge in Ice Injuries Overwhelms Hospitals; Is Emergency Care Affected?
An 18-year-old from Rīga suffered a collarbone fracture while playing sports, and despite receiving initial care at a district hospital, he was redirected for surgery in Rīga due to backlog issues in emergency services.
Trump admin says VA benefits claims backlog below 100K for first time in 6 years: 'Record levels of service'
The Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, marking a significant reduction under the Trump administration.
The Mossos outsource the analysis of 4,000 genetic samples to unclog their laboratories
The Catalan police, Mossos d'Esquadra, have decided to outsource the analysis of 4,000 genetic samples to improve efficiency in their genetic laboratories, which have been overwhelmed with cases.
A hard blow for migrants: USCIS asks those with pending asylum to wait a whole year to be able to work
USCIS has proposed to temporarily suspend work permits for individuals with pending asylum claims, citing a backlog of over 1.4 million applications.
Court backlog in England and Wales ‘will rise until 2035 despite reforms’
The backlog in criminal courts in England and Wales is projected to rise until 2035, even with proposed reforms such as limited jury trials.
Huge change to courts as major restriction to be lifted to cut backlog
The UK government, led by Deputy PM David Lammy, has announced a significant increase in funding to allow Crown Courts to operate without restrictions on sitting days, aiming to reduce the backlog of cases.
David Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days in effort to cut backlog of cases
David Lammy has announced the lifting of the cap on crown court sitting days in England and Wales in an effort to address the backlog of criminal cases.
Work and eligible households, waiting times... What you need to know about MaPrimeRénov' if you are considering renovating your home
The re-opening of the MaPrimeRénov' program has led to significant backlog issues due to delayed processing times caused by budget approval delays, frustrating potential renovators.
Increase of Supreme Court Justices as a Means to Alleviate Trial Backlog... Need for Measures to Address Concerns of Undermining Lower Courts
The proposed amendment to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in South Korea raises concerns about potential undermining of lower courts while aiming to resolve trial backlogs.
Judges urged to embrace AI to cut courts backlog in major David Lammy speech
Deputy PM David Lammy is set to advocate for the adoption of AI in the UK judicial system to address significant court backlogs.
BDA President demands: Schools before roads
BDA President Alexander Poetzsch emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing schools in infrastructure spending over roads to address the investment backlog in Germany’s educational facilities.
THEON launches 30 million investments in Greece in 2026 for a new platform product production facility
THEON plans a $30 million investment in Greece to build a new facility for producing platform products by 2026, bolstered by significant orders and a strong backlog.
Change in INSS job assignments causes dissatisfaction and fear of longer queues
A proposed change in job assignments at Brazil's INSS has led to dissatisfaction among staff and concerns about increasing wait times for benefits.
Judicial Power has a 40 percent backlog in trials: president of the OAJ
The president of the Judicial Administration Body, Néstor Vargas, reported a 40% backlog in judicial matters and outlined initiatives to address this issue, including achieving legal deadlines and improving digital connectivity.
President Yoon: The backlog of perjury accusations in the National Assembly must be resolved quickly
President Yoon highlighted the urgency in addressing the backlog of perjury accusations in the National Assembly to maintain its authority and role in democracy.
In the Face of Victims' Distress, Darmanin Details Emergency Plan to Prevent the Release of Untried Detainees
French Justice Minister Darmanin has announced measures to address the backlog of cases in the justice system and prevent the release of untried detainees.
Saudi Arabia ordered 20 high-speed trains from the Spanish Talgo
Saudi Arabia has placed an order for 20 new high-speed trains from the Spanish company Talgo, boosting Talgo's backlog to a record nearly 6 billion euros.
Caused a backlog of 75,000 containers at the ports.. Iraqi traders protest against the increase in customs fees
Iraqi traders are protesting against the government's decision to raise customs fees, leading to a backlog of 75,000 containers at ports and rising prices for consumers.
Ministry of Culture claims to have reduced bottleneck in accounts reporting in 2025
The Ministry of Culture in Brazil has reported a significant increase in the analysis of accounts related to funding processes in 2025, marking a record year in processing and reducing backlog.
INSS holds a campaign to try to reduce the waiting list for those awaiting examinations or BPC
The INSS is conducting a campaign this weekend to reduce the backlog of people waiting for social security examinations or the Benefício de Prestação Continuada (BPC).
DWP PIP award lengths changes from April 2026
The UK Government plans to change the duration of awards for new Personal Independence Payment claims starting in April 2026 to improve the backlog of Work Capability Assessments.
The order backlog of the technology industry has significantly strengthened
Finland's technology industry has seen a significant increase in order backlogs and new orders, as reported by the employer organization Technology Industry Association based on their latest survey.
Prison vans to use bus lanes and inmates to attend court via video-link under major plan
A major plan proposes that prison vans will utilize bus lanes, and inmates can attend court via video links, as former judge Sir Brian Leveson calls for urgent reforms to address the growing backlog in courts.
Review calls for more remote hearings to save courts system from ‘collapse’
An independent review recommends increasing the use of remote hearings to address the backlog in England and Wales' court system, suggesting more than 130 measures to improve efficiency without the need for new legislation.
"Typical of societies where growth is absent"
Economist Jochen Andritzky discusses Germany's critical juncture between regulation, reform backlog, and doubts about the future, highlighting the need for proactive measures to reignite progress.
Spain has more than 50,000 dependent elderly people waiting for spots in public residences
In Spain, over 50,000 dependent elderly individuals are awaiting placement in public residences, highlighting a growing backlog of over 286,000 people waiting for assistance.
Trump administration to shutter an immigration court, adding to judges' backlog
The Trump administration is closing a San Francisco immigration court, increasing the backlog for judges handling immigration cases.
Billion Subsidies: Bundestag Calls for Stricter Control of Railways, Ministry Shrugs It Off
The German Bundestag is demanding tighter oversight of Deutsche Bahn amid concerns that substantial federal investments have not led to improvements but rather worsened conditions and continued backlog in rail infrastructure.
Slashing jury trials could clear courts backlog within a decade, says Lammy
David Lammy proposes reducing jury trials to expedite the resolution of a backlog of almost 80,000 court cases within ten years, despite concerns raised by several Labour MPs.
DWP update as PIP award changes due from April - what it means for you
The UK Government is set to implement changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims starting in April to reduce the backlog of Work Capability Assessments (WCA).
Truck overturned and caught fire on A1: A part of the road closed, a queue formed
A traffic accident on the A1 highway between Rovanjska and Sveti Rok has closed the road in the direction of Zagreb, creating a traffic backlog of approximately 1 km.
The problem with radio frequencies that caused chaos at airports and flight delays has been resolved
The communication issue that led to chaos at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and airports across the country has been resolved, though delays will continue due to the backlog of flights.
The PP brings to Congress the consular 'deterioration': Buenos Aires accumulates 600,000 files
The PP (People's Party) highlights the issue of consular services in Congress, where Buenos Aires is reported to have a backlog of 600,000 files, while Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares commits to digitalizing the process for efficiency.
350,000 pending cases and more than two years of waiting: backlog to contest parking tickets
The Parking Tribunal is overwhelmed with appeals against post-parking fines, struggling to keep up with the automatically generated fines from LAPI-equipped vehicles.
Large gaps in Semmering: Rast leads, Ljutić has a big backlog
Swiss skier Camille Rast is leading after the first slalom run of the World Cup in Semmering, Austria, while Zrinka Ljutić currently holds tenth place with a significant deficit.