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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Transition in Madagascar: Civil Society and Gen Z Reserved on the "Refoundation Program"

In Madagascar, civil society and Gen Z express reservations about the government's 'Refoundation Program' aimed at addressing future governance and electoral challenges.

Mar 2 • 13:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alagoas government announces public competition for Seplag with a salary of R$ 5,700

The Alagoas government has announced a public competition for the position of Public Management Specialist with a salary of R$ 5,700.

Feb 27 • 21:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Amnesty Kenya, Civil Groups Demand Urgent Cabinet Memo to Tackle Femicide

Civil society organizations in Kenya are urging the government to submit a Cabinet memorandum aimed at addressing femicide following a deadline set by the President.

Feb 27 • 12:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Appointment of Kim Seon-bong as Armed Forces Advisory Officer, a Non-Military Official

Kim Seon-bong has been appointed as the new Defense Advisor in a move to bring civil service to military advisory roles.

Feb 27 • 09:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara promotes 2,000 civil servants

The Kwara State Government has promoted over 2,000 civil servants following successful examinations and interviews for the 2024 promotion exercise.

Feb 27 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government relaxes loan rules for airlines with resources from the aviation fund

The Brazilian government has relaxed some loan rules for airlines using resources from the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC).

Feb 26 • 22:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from February 26, 2026 (no. 245-247)

The article reports on various governmental resolutions and announcements from the Polish Council of Ministers, including a strategy to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, and an investment program for modernizing oncology infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 20:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

At the Ogre District Council Meeting – Mutual Accusations About Helmanis' Suitability for the Deputy Chairman of the Commission

The Ogre District Council members supported the appointment of former mayor Egils Helmanis as the deputy chairman of the civil protection commission amid discussions and accusations regarding his suitability for the position.

Feb 26 • 16:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government boasts about cutting funds to NGOs, but lets millions go to party institutes.

The Czech government announces funding cuts to non-governmental organizations while continuing to provide financial support to party-related entities.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cheong Wa Dae Establishes National Safety Secretary Position, Appoints Lee Jong-won as Chief of Chungbuk Police

The South Korean government has announced the establishment of a National Safety Secretary position under the Office of Civil Affairs to enhance public safety and crime prevention.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Angola: Reject Bill To Restrict Civil Society

The Angolan parliament has passed a bill that would grant the government extensive control over NGOs, prompting Human Rights Watch to urge the president to reject it in favor of international standards.

Feb 25 • 03:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Civil Registry extends in-person service without appointment for identity cards and passports until July 2026

The National Government of Ecuador has extended direct in-person services for identity cards and passports until July 31, 2026, to reduce wait times and streamline processes.

Feb 24 • 15:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Under environmental and political pressure, Lula's government postpones waterway auctions until 2027

The Brazilian government has postponed most of its waterway concession auctions to 2027 amid rising political pressures and civil society mobilizations against the projects.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Simplifying the division of co-ownership in courts. What changes are expected?

The Latvian government has supported changes to the Civil Procedure Law to clarify regulations regarding co-ownership disputes.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Construction of the National Theatre extension postponed

The Latvian government has postponed the construction deadline for the National Theatre extension in Riga to October 9, 2036, due to geopolitical factors and changes in state funding priorities.

Feb 24 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Rules

The article discusses the importance of civil rights and the unacceptable nature of violence during protests in a democratic society.

Feb 24 • 10:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Civil servants who overlooked illegal facilities in valleys should be severely punished

President Yoon has ordered severe penalties for civil servants who failed to report illegal facilities occupying river and valley areas during inspections.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula went against the Civil House and yielded to Boulos' request in revoking decree that foresaw river concessions

President Lula revoked a decree allowing private concessions for several Brazilian rivers, a decision made during a tense internal government debate.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Spain will declassify 'the 23F documents' after 45 years of the attempted coup d'état

The Spanish government has decided to declassify documents related to the failed coup attempt of 1981, shedding light on military and civil conspiracies during that time.

Feb 23 • 20:12 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

NGOs urge Ukrainian government to drop peace deal referendum idea

Around 50 civil society organizations in Ukraine are urging the government to abandon the plan for a referendum on a potential peace deal with Russia.

Feb 23 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The dock of the old port of Ilhéus collapses; City Hall mobilizes technical teams

The historic dock of the old port in Ilhéus, Brazil, collapsed, prompting the municipal government to mobilize technical teams for inspections and necessary repairs.

Feb 23 • 17:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Referendum, Nordio: "Unpleasant tones, especially from magistrates. I am very sure we will win"

Justice Minister Carlo Nordio expresses confidence in winning the upcoming referendum while urging a more civil discourse in the debate surrounding it.

Feb 23 • 16:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government is working on a new intelligence law to ratify the decree signed by Milei

The Argentine government is drafting a new intelligence law to validate a controversial decree expanding the powers of the Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE) signed by President Javier Milei.

Feb 23 • 15:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Non-Governmental Organizations: How the AfD Pressures Engaged Citizens

The AfD is seeking personnel to monitor non-governmental organizations (NGOs), a move reflecting the party's rhetoric that NGOs are funded by the government to undermine the populace.

Feb 23 • 15:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Chad closes the border to war-torn Sudan

The Chadian government has announced the closure of its border with Sudan due to clashes between Chadian soldiers and armed groups involved in Sudan's civil war.

Feb 23 • 09:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The parliamentary weakness of the Government stalls the reform of the 'gag law' agreed in 2024

The reform of the controversial 'gag law' in Spain remains stalled due to the government's parliamentary weakness, despite earlier agreements with opposition parties.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wigs Will Fly! Alert Activated for Strong Wind Forecast in Mexico City

The government of Mexico City has issued a yellow alert for strong winds and low temperatures, advising residents to secure loose objects and stay safe indoors.

Feb 21 • 23:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

They used chemical weapons. Nevertheless, it is not possible to create a full dictatorship

Georgia has transformed from a nation with a European future into an authoritarian state suppressing civil liberties, marked by mass protests and allegations of the use of chemical weapons by the government.

Feb 21 • 17:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Agreement between Damascus and the SDF amid disagreements over decentralization and merging institutions

The agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces faces uncertainty regarding the integration of military and civil institutions in northeastern Syria.

Feb 21 • 12:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yobe adjusts working hours for Ramadan

The Yobe State Government has revised official working hours for civil servants in observance of Ramadan, allowing for earlier closing times.

Feb 21 • 00:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Gabonese presidency defends social media shutdown

The Gabonese government has suspended social media access to maintain political stability and national security amid ongoing civil service strikes.

Feb 20 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns police officers accused of using a patrol car to obstruct inspections at a bar in Ribeirão Preto

Two civil police officers from Ribeirão Preto were sentenced to lose their jobs after being found guilty of abusing their official vehicle to interfere with a municipal inspection at a bar.

Feb 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fred Korematsu challenged the internment of Japanese Americans in the United States and obtained justice forty years later

The article recounts the story of Fred Korematsu, who defied the U.S. government's order for the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII and later received justice for his actions decades later.

Feb 19 • 14:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of the civil service

Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as the first female cabinet secretary, the UK's top civil servant, amidst her long tenure in various government roles despite past bullying complaints.

Feb 19 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers must end ‘barking mad’ restraints on civil service pay, union leader warns

The leader of the Prospect union urges government ministers to lift salary constraints on civil servants to recruit necessary technical and digital specialists.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Coalition demands release of 176 Kwara abducted victims

A coalition of civil society organizations in Nigeria's Kwara State is urging the government to secure the release of 176 individuals abducted from local communities during violent attacks.

Feb 19 • 00:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Kano grants civil servants one-hour work reduction

The Kano State Government has approved a one-hour reduction in working hours for civil servants during Ramadan 1447AH.

Feb 18 • 20:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Kebbi reduces working hours for civil servants

The Kebbi State Government in Nigeria has announced reduced working hours for civil servants during Ramadan, with a new schedule running from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Feb 18 • 16:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Jigawa shortens work hours for civil servants

The Jigawa State Government has reduced official working hours for civil servants during the Ramadan period to accommodate the fasting schedule.

Feb 18 • 16:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Activist Miroslava Čierna from Rimavská Sobota: Government parties are felt much more in the regions

Miroslava Čierna discusses her experiences with civic activism in Slovakia and the potential risks faced by activists under the current government.

Feb 18 • 16:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Slovak government ordered widespread inspections of non-governmental organizations

The Slovak government has mandated comprehensive inspections of NGOs as part of a new policy initiative.

Feb 18 • 14:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government has updated the State Progress Council

The Lithuanian government has restructured the State Progress Council to include more representatives from civil organizations and experts in various fields.

Feb 18 • 11:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ghost workers face March pay cutoff as FG closes audit

The Nigerian Federal Government plans to discontinue salaries for unverified civil service workers starting March 2026 following an ongoing personnel audit.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

First earthquake drill in Mexico City 2026: When and what time will the earthquake alert sound?

Mexico City's government has announced that the first earthquake drill of 2026 will take place on February 18 at 11:00 AM to enhance public preparedness for seismic events.

Feb 17 • 20:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Known details of civil military service: Three months and 340 euros compensation

The Croatian government has introduced regulations for civil military service for individuals who object to military duties on religious or moral grounds, offering a financial compensation scheme for participants.

Feb 17 • 13:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Ministers Pay Back Incorrect Wellness Benefits – Discovered After DN's Questions

Sweden's Finance Minister, Elisabeth Svantesson, and three other ministers are reimbursing wellness benefits after it was revealed they were not entitled to them, with the blame being directed at civil servants.

Feb 17 • 13:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Takaiuchi Government Accelerates 'Spy Prevention Law' and 'Japanese Version of CIA'

The Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaiuchi, is fast-tracking the legislation of a spy prevention law and the establishment of a national intelligence agency amidst concerns over civil liberties.

Feb 17 • 06:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia Revokes Reuters Journalists' Accreditation Following Investigative Report

Ethiopia's government has revoked the accreditation of three Reuters journalists after the agency published an investigative report on Ethiopia's involvement in training forces for the Sudanese civil war.

Feb 17 • 05:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC moves to protect fibre-optic cables in Gombe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Gombe has partnered with the state government to protect fibre-optic cables viewed as critical national infrastructure.

Feb 16 • 22:51 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Civil servants in Greenland get the same terms as in Denmark

Around 230 civil servants in Greenland will now work under the same conditions as their colleagues in Denmark, including reduced working hours and improved benefits.

Feb 16 • 17:57 UTC

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