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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Requisitions in a State of Exception

The article discusses the exclusive power of the Ecuadorian president to declare a state of exception and the associated constitutional rights that can be suspended during such a period.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense accounts for damage after Jaú registers the highest rainfall total in 24 hours in the state of SP

Jaú, Brazil, suffered significant flooding from heavy rain, recording the state's highest rainfall total in 24 hours, leading to damage but no reported injuries.

Mar 20 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police identifies driver who blocked ambulance from Samu in MG

The Civil Police in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have identified a driver who obstructed an ambulance transporting a seriously ill patient, leading to an investigation.

Mar 20 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues alert as rain floods streets in cities of the Jundiaí region

Heavy rains have caused flooding and road closures in the Jundiaí region of São Paulo, prompting the state's Civil Defense to issue an alert.

Mar 19 • 21:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Squad style progressives hit with 'cold shower' as candidates fall to moderates in blue state Civil War

In Illinois, progressive Democrats backed by 'The Squad' were rejected by voters in favor of moderate candidates, raising concerns about the future of the party's direction.

Mar 19 • 19:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In election year, Tarcísio attends to police and proposes 10% salary increase to Alesp

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has proposed a 10% salary increase for the Civil and Military Police in São Paulo, along with changes to their career plans, as part of a package sent to the state legislature.

Mar 19 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation Critical Point carries out warrants and locates three targets in Santarém

The Civil Police in Brazil launched a new phase of the operation 'Critical Point,' executing court orders and focusing on combating organized crime in the state of Pará.

Mar 19 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense warns of storm risks this Thursday and heavy rain on Friday in São Paulo

The Civil Defense of São Paulo warns residents of potential storms on Thursday and heavy rain on Friday throughout the state.

Mar 19 • 11:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Kwara, Cross River mandate resignation for officials seeking office

The Kwara State Government has mandated civil servants aiming to contest in the 2027 elections to resign from their positions, a directive echoed by Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu for political appointees.

Mar 19 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of SP enters attention state for flooding, and Civil Defense sends severe alert for heavy rain in the West and North zones

São Paulo has declared a state of alert due to heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding, particularly in the North and West zones.

Mar 18 • 19:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC uncovers illegal crude oil dump site in Rivers

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered a warehouse storing stolen crude oil in Rivers State, following credible intelligence.

Mar 18 • 18:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yobe pays March salaries early ahead of Eid

The Yobe State Government has initiated early payment of March salaries to assist civil servants in preparing for Eid al-Fitr.

Mar 18 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alepa approves 6% adjustment for state civil servants of Pará; project caused protests

The Pará State Legislative Assembly approved a 6% salary adjustment for state public servants, leading to protests from some groups demanding higher increases.

Mar 18 • 12:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazonas goes against the trend of the country and records an increase in the number of lawsuits in 2025

In 2025, Amazonas state in Brazil saw a 10% increase in legal actions, contrary to the national trend of decline.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Somaliland, a new State?

The recognition of Somaliland as an independent state by Israel could trigger a civil war, negatively affecting its citizens and presenting a poor precedent for governance in Africa.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seven municipalities are in a state of emergency due to river flooding in AM, says Civil Defense

The number of municipalities in Amazonas under a state of emergency due to flooding risks has increased to seven, as reported by the Civil Defense agency.

Mar 17 • 20:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court determines that the state of MA must fund the application of medicine for intestinal disease

A court in Maranhão, Brazil, has mandated state funding for Infliximab treatment for patients with inflammatory bowel disease following a public civil action.

Mar 17 • 18:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sallah: NSCDC deploys 2,350 operatives in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 2,350 operatives across Kwara State for enhanced security during the Eid celebration.

Mar 17 • 16:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC deploys 1,450 operatives in Jigawa for hitch-free Sallah

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 1,450 personnel in Jigawa State to ensure a peaceful Sallah celebration.

Mar 17 • 15:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: Kwara begins payment of March salaries

The Kwara State Government has started paying March salaries to civil servants in preparation for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Mar 17 • 14:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC mobilizes massive 3,400-strong force in Kano

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 3,400 personnel in Kano State to ensure security during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

Mar 17 • 12:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys over 2000 officers in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 2,350 officers across Kwara State to ensure safety during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Mar 17 • 09:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Temptation of the Super Database: How Money Laundering Prevention Becomes an Excuse for a Surveillance State

A proposed law in the Estonian Parliament seeks to establish a super database for monitoring to combat money laundering, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Mar 16 • 20:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

TDC Entered an Agreement with Huawei Despite Spying Case

The Danish telecommunications company TDC extended its contract with Huawei in 2020, amidst allegations of espionage, which has led to a civil lawsuit against the state for compensation.

Mar 16 • 12:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reintroduction of Lagos monthly sanitation illegal, contemptuous – Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana criticizes the Lagos State Government's plan to reintroduce a monthly sanitation exercise that limits residents' movement, calling it unconstitutional and a relic of Nigeria's military past.

Mar 16 • 01:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police, NSCDC probe officer’s death during palliatives event in Kano

The Kano State Police and NSCDC are investigating the death of a Civil Defence volunteer at a palliative distribution event in Kano State.

Mar 15 • 08:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

NSCDC uncovers ‘baby factory’ in Imo, rescues five pregnant women

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has rescued five pregnant women and five newborns from a suspected child trafficking operation in Imo State.

Mar 14 • 19:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano orders early payment of March salaries

The Kano State Government has ordered early payment of March salaries for civil servants to facilitate preparations for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

Mar 14 • 19:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC officer dies during palliatives distribution in Kano

A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officer tragically died during the distribution of Ramadan and Sallah palliatives in Kano State, with officials moving to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Mar 14 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 500 driver's licenses sold illegally in TO should be canceled, says police

The Tocantins Civil Police announced that around 500 driver's licenses issued in the state are suspected of fraud and will be canceled after the conclusion of Operation Traffic Light.

Mar 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kogi pays March salaries ahead of Sallah

The Kogi State Government has disbursed March salaries to civil servants in preparation for the upcoming Sallah celebration.

Mar 13 • 18:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC arrests four suspected phone thieves in Kano

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested four individuals in Kano State suspected of involvement in public disturbances and phone thefts.

Mar 13 • 14:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Families Rescued from Boats After Flooding in Peruíbe; Number of Displaced People Rises

Heavy rains in Peruíbe, São Paulo, have led to 110 people being displaced, prompting state humanitarian aid and the reopening of temporary shelters.

Mar 13 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains of up to 100 mm put Baixada Santista and Vale do Ribeira on severe alert

The Civil Defense of São Paulo state has issued a severe alert for intense rains in the Baixada Santista and Vale do Ribeira regions, forecasting up to 100 mm of rainfall, with Peruíbe and Cananéia already being affected.

Mar 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Gedra Does Not Give Up the War Against NGOs / After Failing in Court, Coordinated State Controls and Artificial Intelligence Will Be Deployed

Juraj Gedra, head of the government office, outlined a new strategy for increased state control over NGOs in Slovakia following a court defeat for a coalition amendment aimed at regulating them.

Mar 12 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense and GPS route app guide drivers about flooded areas due to rain in MT

Brazil's Civil Defense has teamed up with the Waze navigation app to help drivers identify flooded areas in the state of Mato Grosso following heavy rainfall.

Mar 12 • 15:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sweden deepens defense cooperation with Poland: “We are not immune to war”

Sweden has signed a declaration of intent with Poland to deepen civil defense cooperation during a state visit involving several cabinet ministers and the royal couple.

Mar 11 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police Operation investigates illegal sale of driving licenses in Tocantins

A major operation by the Civil Police in Brazil's Tocantins state targets an organized crime group involved in the illegal sale of driving licenses, executing multiple arrest and search warrants.

Mar 11 • 10:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano governor sacks head of service

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has dismissed the Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, as part of efforts to improve the state civil service.

Mar 11 • 06:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Delegate reports embarrassment during meeting with Maranhão security secretary; he denies accusations

A delegate from Maranhão's Civil Police reported being embarrassed during meetings with the state's Secretary of Public Security, who has denied the accusations.

Mar 10 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police investigates widespread fight between players of Cruzeiro and Atlético during classic

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais has opened an investigation into a brawl that erupted between players of Cruzeiro and Atlético during the state championship final in Belo Horizonte.

Mar 10 • 21:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCAA grants Enugu Air AOC in record time

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has granted Enugu Air an Air Operator Certificate in a significantly reduced timeframe, enhancing the state's aviation ambitions.

Mar 10 • 19:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Police investigates report of collective rape of student in school bathroom in SP

The Civil Police of São Paulo is investigating a report of collective rape of a boy inside the bathroom of a state school in northern São Paulo.

Mar 10 • 17:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tension in Rivers community as NSCDC operative, resident killed

Tension escalates in Etche LGA, Rivers State, after a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps operative is shot dead following an accidental discharge that killed a resident.

Mar 10 • 15:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Alliance of 14 Organizations: Coalition for a Strong Social State

A coalition of 14 civil society organizations in Germany has formed to advocate for a robust welfare state and prevent its dismantling, emphasizing its essential role for the economy.

Mar 10 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Earthquake in Epirus: Emergency State Declared in Ioannina, Dodoni and Paramythia

Emergency conditions have been declared in several municipalities of Epirus, Greece, following a strong earthquake on March 8, 2026.

Mar 10 • 13:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Latvia, 407 objects could be used to create shelters

An assessment revealed that 407 state and municipal properties in Latvia are suitable for the establishment of shelters, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

Mar 10 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Increase in gasoline: Procon-MA questions distributors' early price adjustments

The Procon-MA agency has filed a public civil action against fuel distributors for unjustified price hikes in gasoline and diesel fuel in the state of Maranhão.

Mar 10 • 10:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Jigawa NSCDC arrests man over stolen aluminium cable

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a scrap dealer in Jigawa State for possessing stolen aluminium cable valued at over N573,000.

Mar 10 • 00:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Death toll from the rain reaches 21 in the state of São Paulo, says Civil Defense

The Civil Defense of São Paulo reported that the death toll from flooding in the state has reached 21 since December, with two new victims identified over the weekend.

Mar 9 • 16:34 UTC

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