The 36 Tax Cuts from Ayuso: Leader in Tax Cuts and Bottom in Basic Public Services
In Madrid, President Ayuso has announced a 100% exemption on art purchases, highlighting her administration's extensive tax cuts amid ongoing debates about public services.
Warm shower, care, and laundry: specialized care van available in Daugavpils
A specialized care van is now available in Daugavpils, providing essential hygiene services to the elderly and disabled who lack basic facilities at home.
Revive Center creates more than 7,000 homes, and residents demand services and security
The Reviver Centro program has successfully created over 7,000 new housing units in central Rio, but residents and merchants are raising concerns about safety and basic services.
Madagascar: three weeks later, a precarious situation in areas ravaged by Cyclone Gezani
Three weeks after Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar, the eastern region is facing a dire situation with significant casualties and ongoing challenges in basic services.
Real financial inclusion starts at the corner store
In Mexico, true financial inclusion often begins at neighborhood stores, where basic financial services can be accessed by millions who lack traditional banking options.
Brazilian ambassador narrates night without new bombings in Tehran
The Brazilian ambassador in Iran reported a night of calm in Tehran after a series of bombings by the US and Israel, with basic services restored.
Zelensky creates a network of 'invincibility' with basic services against power outages due to Russian bombings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the establishment of 4,000 'points of invincibility' across Ukraine to provide essential services during extended power outages caused by Russian missile attacks.
From the Eyes of Saša Mitrofanov: Russians have neither water nor heat even without war
The article discusses the ongoing issues in Russia regarding access to basic utilities such as water and heating, highlighting systemic failures.
Protest for the change in the neighborhood 'Cuarta Transformación': Residents reject the name and demand drainage to be addressed
Residents in Tultitlán protested against the planned renaming of their neighborhood to 'Cuarta Transformación', emphasizing the need for basic services like drainage and water first.
This is what the new GAD Law approved by the National Assembly says
The Ecuadorian National Assembly approved a law aimed at reforming local government resource allocation to prioritize investment in basic services for citizens.
In Campo Grande, sanitary inclusion is already a reality
Campo Grande in Brazil has made significant strides towards achieving sanitary inclusion, providing basic sanitation services to a large portion of its population.
The regional financing system barely covers the expenditure on basic services
Spain's regional financing system only provided 99.6% coverage for the essential services expenditure in 2023, with Murcia and Valencia experiencing the lowest levels.
Madagascar: "The operating room has been devastated", the hospital of Tamatave hard hit by Cyclone Gezani
Cyclone Gezani has severely damaged the Morafeno Hospital in Tamatave, Madagascar, leaving it in a critical state as the medical staff struggles to maintain basic services amidst the destruction.
Publication of the Palestinian Constitution Amid a Deepening Crisis Raises Questions About the Existence of the Authority
The Palestinian Authority released a draft constitution during a deepening economic crisis, raising doubts about its viability amid ongoing struggles to provide basic services.
Lack of public services after the rains in Itaperuna generates complaints among residents
Residents of Bom Pastor neighborhood in Itaperuna, Brazil, are expressing frustrations over the lack of basic public services in the wake of heavy rains that exacerbated existing infrastructure issues.
South Africa: Ramaphosa Admits the State Is Broken
President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the government's failures in delivering basic services during his State of the Nation Address, announcing measures to address the water crisis and gang violence.
Mass tourism strangles the finances of eight major coastal municipalities
Mass tourism is significantly increasing the revenues of Spain's most visited municipalities while also raising expenses for basic services, leading to financial strains.
Increase in IEPS on soft drinks raises basic basket price in Mexico: Inegi
The increase in the special tax on production and services (IEPS) for sodas has caused a 0.8% rise in the basic basket in urban areas and 0.5% in rural areas in Mexico, as reported by Inegi.
Bottle Baths and Cinema Without Bathrooms: Water Shortage Affects All Regions of São Paulo
Residents of São Paulo are adapting to severe water shortages that have resulted in reduced pressure supply across the metropolitan area, impacting daily routines and basic services.
Basic basket price reduces by 17% in three months and reaches almost R$ 600 in Rio Branco
The price of the basic food basket in Rio Branco dropped by 17.64% over three months, now costing R$ 583.79, according to a study by the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services, and Tourism of the State of Acre.
$20 for oil and $5 for a pill: this is how the criminal economy would operate in Ecuador's prisons, according to a study
A recent report reveals how criminal gangs control an underground economy inside Ecuadorian prisons, setting prices for basic goods and services.
Program offers free neutering, microchipping for dogs and cats in RR; see how to access
A program in Boa Vista provides free neutering, microchipping, and basic veterinary services to promote animal protection and reduce abandonment and mistreatment in Roraima.
Banks complicate free package for citizens. They're not the only ones to blame
Banks in Croatia are finding various ways to obstruct a law that guarantees citizens the right to free basic banking services, asserting that activating this free package is more complex than issuing loans.
Sudan Today: The Government Returns Fully to Khartoum
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamel Idris announced the full return of the government to Khartoum, emphasizing that this move aims to reassure citizens and improve basic services amidst the country's challenges.
Banks Announce Free Accounts for Citizens
As of January 1, 2026, banks in Croatia will implement legal changes allowing citizens to use accounts for regular income with a package of free basic banking services, clarifying recent incomplete claims in the media.
Important announcements from the Ministry of Finance: Here’s how to get a free bank account
The Croatian Ministry of Finance clarifies information regarding free banking services that must be provided to citizens starting January 1, 2026, in line with the new law on fee comparability and basic bank accounts.
Horrific snowstorms cut the village off from the world. "A week without bread"
Severe snowfalls have nearly paralyzed life in the village of Dylewo in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, leaving residents cut off and struggling to access basic services.
From now on, you can request a free account in banks: Here are the details
Starting January 1, 2026, citizens can apply for a free banking account with basic services under a new law aimed at enhancing financial accessibility.
From today, banks can no longer charge a number of fees. Here is the list and how to get free services
Starting January 1, 2026, a new law in Croatia prevents banks from charging various fees for basic account services, allowing citizens to access free services for regular income accounts.
Hospital in Gaza Stops Basic Operations Due to Fuel Shortage
A hospital in Gaza has halted essential services due to a lack of fuel supply.