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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of running over a civil servant who had her leg amputated is on the run

Reinaldo Henrique da Silva Pamplona is sought by police as the main suspect in the hit-and-run incident that severely injured civil servant Jamile Domingues, who lost her leg in the accident.

Mar 18 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Car used in an accident that amputated a civil servant's leg is found hidden in a house

The car involved in a serious accident that resulted in the amputation of civil servant Jamile Domingues' leg has been discovered hidden in a house in Campo Grande, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 11:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Ministry of Labor could abolish 60 positions, a plan prepared by Jureček's official

The Czech Ministry of Labor is considering the elimination of 60 jobs as outlined in a plan prepared by a civil servant working under Minister Jureček.

Mar 17 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

200 women 'drugged by 'New Pelicot' and forced to wet themselves in public'

A former civil servant in France has been accused of drugging 248 women during fake job interviews, leading to public humiliation and serious legal consequences.

Mar 15 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil servant accused of diverting 200 weapons is removed and can no longer attend Civil Police units in MG

Vanessa de Lima Figueiredo, a civil servant accused of diverting over 200 seized weapons, has been removed from her position and banned from entering any Civil Police units in Minas Gerais.

Mar 10 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Servant Accused of Gun Diversion Will Wear Electronic Bracelet

Vanessa de Lima Figueiredo, a civil police officer in Brazil, is required to wear an electronic bracelet after being accused of diverting over 200 seized firearms, following concerns of her potentially fleeing the country.

Mar 9 • 17:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Radical Asphalt Idea from a Civil Servant for Remote Areas – A Member of Parliament Nearly Lost His Composure

A proposal to convert some asphalt roads in remote areas of Finland to gravel roads for budgetary reasons has sparked significant backlash among lawmakers.

Mar 9 • 10:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

"Such clothes stimulate sexual curiosity" - Court rules dismissal of military civil servant for sexual harassment is excessive

A South Korean court ruled that the dismissal of a military civil servant for multiple instances of sexual harassment was excessive and overturned the sanction.

Mar 8 • 02:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil servant arrested on suspicion of selling and illegally administering 'weight loss pen' at a health clinic in the interior of SP

A public servant in Santo Antônio do Jardim, Brazil, was arrested for illegally selling and administering a weight loss drug at a health clinic using diabetic syringes.

Feb 28 • 00:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil servant investigated for leaking ministers' data requests removal of ankle bracelet and access to emails

The defense of Ruth dos Santos, a federal revenue servant accused of leaking data of Supreme Federal Court ministers, has requested the removal of her electronic ankle bracelet and reinstatement of her email access.

Feb 25 • 14:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Civil Servant at Level 7 Acts as Drug Courier... Used CCTV Information to Transport Methamphetamine

A civil servant in South Korea has been arrested for acting as a drug courier, using CCTV information to evade detection while transporting methamphetamine.

Feb 25 • 07:19 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: After an alert from the IMF, Félix Tshisekedi launches an audit of civil servant salaries

President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC has initiated an audit of civil servant salaries following an IMF warning about the unsustainable wage bill exceeding half of the state's budget.

Feb 22 • 02:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police conduct search and seizure at the address of a Palmas City Chamber server investigated for extortion

A civil servant from the Palmas City Chamber is being investigated for extortion involving exorbitant interest rates and has faced police action including search and seizure.

Feb 20 • 22:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police should investigate possible link between civil servant targeted by operation and ex-member of Bolsonaro's Revenue Agency

The Federal Police in Brazil is set to investigate a potential connection between a civil servant under scrutiny for accessing data on Supreme Court ministers and a former member of Jair Bolsonaro's Revenue Agency.

Feb 20 • 20:34 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Starmer appoints ‘Queen of Woke’ as UK’s top civil servant – Reform UK

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as the new cabinet secretary, facing criticism from Reform UK for her focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Feb 20 • 17:45 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Former Coast Guard Chief's Lawsuit Against Dismissal Over 'West Sea Shooting Civil Servant' Incident is Essentially Lost

The former chief of the South Sea Coast Guard lost his lawsuit against the Maritime Police Agency regarding his dismissal tied to the 'West Sea Shooting Civil Servant' incident, although he secured partial victory concerning unpaid allowances.

Feb 13 • 05:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Chungju Man’ Kim Seon-tae Leaves Behind 970,000 Subscribers... Chungju City Says 'Sudden Resignation'

Kim Seon-tae, known as ‘Chungju Man’ from Chungju City's official YouTube channel, has submitted his resignation unexpectedly after gaining significant popularity.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

STJ civil servant reports having suffered harassment for nearly three years in Minister Buzzi's office

A civil servant at the STJ has accused Minister Marco Buzzi of harassment over a period of nearly three years, with corroborating testimonies leading to his suspension.

Feb 12 • 22:29 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Britain's top civil servant resigns

Chris Wormald has resigned as the UK government's top civil servant, making him the third senior aide to Prime Minister Keir Starmer to leave during the Epstein crisis.

Feb 12 • 18:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

THIRD senior figure departs Keir Starmer's Downing Street in major shake-up of top team

Keir Starmer's Downing Street faces significant upheaval with the resignation of three senior figures, including the most senior civil servant, Sir Chris Wormald, amid efforts to revitalize the government following recent controversies.

Feb 12 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Chris Wormald ousted as UK's most senior civil servant

Sir Chris Wormald has been removed from his position as the UK's Cabinet Secretary amid a recent crisis in Downing Street, marking a historic departure as the shortest-serving cabinet secretary.

Feb 12 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Former top civil servant warns ‘more due diligence’ to be done over replacement of Chris Wormald

Sir Simon McDonald warns that No 10 must conduct thorough due diligence in selecting a replacement for cabinet secretary Chris Wormald, highlighting the importance of the role.

Feb 11 • 22:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The pensions of civil servants, an increasingly heavy financial burden for the State

The financial burden of civil servant pensions in France is growing due to demographic imbalances, forcing the state to contribute additional funds to ensure payment to retirees.

Feb 10 • 18:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is undergoing a significant shakeup in his senior staff as Chris Wormald, the cabinet secretary, negotiates his exit from Downing Street, marking a turbulent period for Starmer's leadership.

Feb 9 • 19:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

This Year's 9th Grade Public Servant Recruitment Competition Rate is 28.6 to 1... Rising for Two Consecutive Years

This year, the competition rate for the national 9th-grade public servant recruitment exam reached an average of 28.6 to 1, marking a rise for the second consecutive year.

Feb 7 • 01:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government should only veto illegal raises for civil servants approved by Congress

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not issue a full veto on the congressionally approved civil servant salary increases but will target only those elements that violate the law.

Feb 5 • 12:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Teacher Bashing" – CDU defends civil servant status after Kretschmann's statement

Baden-Württemberg's Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann questioned the civil servant status for teachers, prompting an outraged response from the CDU, which firmly rejected the demand during the election campaign.

Feb 5 • 03:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Not needed" – Kretschmann against civil servant status for teachers

Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann expressed his opposition to the civil servant status for teachers, stating that it is not necessary.

Feb 4 • 12:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Innocent verdict for Park Ji-won in West Sea shooting case, files lawsuit against Yoon Seok-youl... 'Using citizens' deaths for political elimination'

Park Ji-won, a member of the Democratic Party and former National Intelligence Service chief, has filed a lawsuit against former President Yoon Seok-youl and others following his acquittal in the West Sea civil servant shooting case, alleging political manipulation and abuse of power.

Feb 4 • 05:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Congress approves salary increase for Chamber and Senate servers; change opens up payments above the ceiling of civil servant salaries

The National Congress of Brazil has approved salary increases for legislative staff, allowing payments to exceed the established ceiling of R$ 46,000, with some new bonuses potentially reaching up to 100%.

Feb 3 • 23:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"No, we don't need it" - Prime Minister Kretschmann against civil servant status for teachers

Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann of Baden-Württemberg argues against granting civil servant status to teachers, saying there are no substantial reasons for it and considers the debate unproductive.

Feb 3 • 13:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former police officer known as 'God of Corruption' admits to inciting information leak from active officer

Masakatsu Dozawa, a former administrative scrivener and police officer, has admitted to instigating an information leak from an active officer, leading to his trial for violating local civil servant laws.

Feb 3 • 09:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police Raid the Board of Audit and Inspection Related to the 'West Sea Shooting Incident' Military Secret Disclosure

Police are conducting a forced investigation into the Board of Audit and Inspection over allegations of military secret leaks during the audits related to the West Sea civil servant shooting incident.

Feb 3 • 04:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Generalitat opens a disciplinary file on an official who processed a visa for the VPP of Alicante while their spouse was a requester

The Valencian Generalitat has opened a disciplinary investigation into a civil servant for processing a visa for protected housing in Alicante, with their spouse listed as a requester, while the PSOE party has reported potential criminal offenses to the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 3 • 03:37 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Valencian Government suspends an employee who awarded one of the protected homes in Alicante to his wife

The Valencian Government has suspended a civil servant for awarding a protected home to his wife after a thorough investigation revealed irregularities in the process.

Feb 2 • 19:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Gordon Brown asks top civil servant to investigate Mandelson 'leak to Epstein'

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has requested an investigation into Peter Mandelson's alleged leak of sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 2 • 16:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

A pioneering sentence in Asturias allows an official to fully enjoy his paternity leave after the Social Security's refusal

A groundbreaking ruling in Asturias enables a civil servant to fully take his paternity leave after Social Security initially denied it.

Jan 15 • 09:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Civil Servant Death in Austria: How Did Christian Pilnacek Die?

The death of Austrian senior official Christian Pilnacek has sparked numerous theories and turned into a political battleground.

Jan 14 • 17:55 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How a simple printed greeting became a global Christmas tradition? It all started with a Brit who wanted to avoid long letters

The article discusses the origin of the Christmas card tradition, initiated by British civil servant Henry Cole as a way to circumvent the need for lengthy holiday correspondence.

Dec 29 • 16:24 UTC

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