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World

Iran fires back at Israel, U.S. bases after attacks

Iran has retaliated against U.S. and Israeli military actions, prompting an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting and international calls for de-escalation.

Feb 28 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

The US and Israel have launched strikes on Iran to achieve the fall of the ruling regime

The US and Israel began military operations against Iran, prompting an emergency situation in Israel and calls for caution from Latvia's Foreign Ministry regarding travel to Israel.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

IL: Night alerts from elderly care home not heard for over a year โ€“ elderly person alerted for help 11 times and died

A new alert system at an elderly care home in Espoo, Finland, failed to notify staff for over a year, resulting in a resident's death after multiple emergency calls went unheard.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tรผrk, urged the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela, emphasizing the need for a review of the state of emergency.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: New alert system renews calls for action on disaster roaming services

Independent MP Helen Haines is advocating for the implementation of disaster roaming services following the launch of a new emergency messaging system by the federal government.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Sickening' true crime show returns with brutal episode tonight

A new episode of the true crime documentary series 'A Killer Makes A Call' airs tonight on Channel 5, focusing on harrowing emergency calls made by perpetrators posing as victims.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Stopping emergency supplies to Ukraine / They will feel it hard when they have outages, says Fico. According to SaS, Putin was also helped by Brhel

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico calls for the halt of emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, arguing that outages would have a more significant impact on them than commercial supplies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Today on TV: Resident Calls for Help from Emergency Center โ€“ Police at the Door

A resident in Oulu calls the emergency center for help as large men are causing a disturbance outside their door, while police are already on the scene for an unrelated incident.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Due to black ice, the number of emergency calls has significantly increased, with the most complicated situation in Vilnius

Emergency calls in Lithuania have surged due to black ice, particularly in Vilnius, with 351 calls recorded by noon, significantly higher than the usual 250.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Calls to the BPC revealed the drama of a baby's death: resuscitated for 12 minutes while the ambulance was racing

Emergency calls revealed the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of a baby in Kaunas, Lithuania, who was resuscitated for 12 minutes before medical help arrived.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Another Ontario police force is turning to drones for some 911 calls

The Durham Regional Police Service in Ontario has launched a pilot project deploying drones to assist with certain 911 calls, enhancing response capabilities and situational awareness.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Parts of Poland are already struggling with rising waters

Due to precipitation and rising temperatures, various regions in Poland are experiencing localized flooding, leading to numerous emergency calls for assistance.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VUGD has received several calls about burning soot in home chimneys

The Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received multiple calls regarding burning soot in residential chimneys over the last day.

Feb 22 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

NYC seeks emergency snow shovelers for blizzard, requires IDs not needed to vote

New York City calls for emergency snow shovelers ahead of a blizzard, enforcing stringent ID requirements that contrast with voting laws.

Feb 21 โ€ข 23:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO โŸฉ "Madness, it was so hard..." The story of NMPD medic Andis, who has worked in the most tragic calls

The article tells the story of Andis Feldmanis, a medic with over ten years of experience at the NMPD, who reflects on his journey from a service mechanic to a team leader, driven by his passion for medicine and helping others in emergencies.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 1,300 emergencies were attended during the Carnival holiday in Esmeraldas

During the Carnival holiday from February 14 to 17, ECU 911 responded to 1,309 emergency calls in Esmeraldas, with a majority related to citizen safety.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

KKE on incidents with Georgiadis: "The Emergency Department he intended to inaugurate has already flooded 3 times since it was renovated"

The Greek Communist Party (KKE) supports the protest by medical staff of Nikea Hospital regarding poor conditions and calls for improvements following a controversial visit from the health minister.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Medicine: Football Fever Makes Hearts Race

Football elicits extreme emotions, sometimes jeopardizing the health of fans, as evidenced by increased emergency calls during key matches.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Says that private entities have not received answers for many months

A member of Iceland's parliament calls for a reevaluation of the emergency department's operations at Landspรญtali to address ongoing issues.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Turmoil at the emergency department and delays in Grindavรญk

The emergency department in Landspรญtali faces significant challenges, with calls for greater respect and humanity for staff and patients, particularly noted in the context of Grindavรญk's recovery efforts.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Fire Department has received 173 emergency calls about heather fire: - Do not call

The fire department has controlled a larger heather fire in Bjerkreim, Rogaland, and is requesting people not to call about it, despite receiving 173 emergency calls from motorists on the E39.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Calls mount for release of Palestinian protester held by ICE for nearly a year

There is growing demand for the release of Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian woman detained by ICE for almost a year after her arrest at a pro-Palestine protest, particularly following her recent medical emergency.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

50 Emergency Calls Received by VUGD in the Last 24 Hours

Three people were injured, including a rescuer, in various fire incidents across Latvia in the last 24 hours.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms

Portugal is facing urgent calls to create strategies for climate adaptation following a series of severe storms that have resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread damage.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Unregistered cellphone makes more than 120 calls to 911 in Guelph

An unregistered cellphone in Guelph, Ontario, dialed 911 over 120 times in a single evening, prompting police to remind residents not to let children play with old devices.

Feb 11 โ€ข 23:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Crisis in Pichincha hospitals reduces surgeries from 6,000 to 3,000 and supplies to 30%, according to unions

Pichincha hospitals face a severe crisis as the number of surgeries dropped significantly and medical supplies are at critically low levels, prompting calls for emergency measures from medical unions.

Feb 11 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters start responding to motorcycle calls in difficult access areas and heavy traffic in MT

Firefighters in Vรกrzea Grande, Brazil, have begun using motorcycles to respond to emergency calls in difficult-to-reach and high-traffic areas.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Emergency calls from staff and secret phones

Staff at the Landspรญtali emergency room in Iceland are expressing concerns about safety due to inadequate conditions at the hospital.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS โŸฉ 14-year-old Marie who reported the fire: "I cried a lot, it was hard to breathe"

The Estonian emergency center recognized children and young people for their exemplary emergency calls that prevented accidents and saved lives.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

State Fire and Rescue Service: Last year almost half of the calls to the 112 emergency phone were not emergencies

Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service reports that nearly half of all calls to the 112 emergency number in 2025 were not actual emergencies, causing delays in real emergency responses.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman stabbed by husband calls for help and dies before ending the call in MT

A woman in Brazil was fatally stabbed by her husband while on the phone with the police, dying before help could arrive.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

I see that for an hour and a half they are resuscitating a three-year-old child, but meanwhile someone calls who has a sore finger!

A dispatcher for Latvia's emergency medical service describes the challenges of prioritizing calls during critical situations.

Feb 9 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Pinheiros report tremors in the neighborhood on Sunday night

Residents in the Pinheiros neighborhood of Sรฃo Paulo reported experiencing ground tremors on Sunday evening, with no calls to emergency services about the event.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: Electoral Act standoff deepens, Senate calls emergency plenary, PDP factions brace for clash, other top stories

The Senate of Nigeria has called for an emergency plenary session amid rising tensions over electoral reforms and party conflicts.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Terras calls for an emergency meeting due to disrupted connections to the islands

Estonian Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras has called an emergency meeting to address disrupted transport connections to the islands caused by severe weather and technical issues.

Feb 7 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Kyiv calls for Polish aid after 'massive' Russian attack on Ukraine power grid

Kyiv has requested emergency assistance from Poland amid widespread power outages following a significant Russian attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Environmental collective demands environmental plan in Napo and declaration of focused state of emergency

Following a mining suspension order in Napo, the organization Napo Ama la Vida calls for daily government controls, an emergency environmental plan, and a focused state of emergency to combat illegal mining.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The 'Leonardo' sweeps the Iberian: Thoughts on postponing elections in Portugal โ€“ Andalusia in a state of emergency

The deadly storm that hit the Iberian Peninsula has led to calls for the postponement of Portugal's presidential election, but authorities confirmed it will proceed as scheduled amidst ongoing crisis conditions.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Waves Flood Dalmatia, Much Damage. A Sunken Boat is Being Retrieved in Kaลกtela

A stormy southeasterly wind has significantly raised sea levels and caused flooding in various coastal areas of Dalmatia, particularly affecting Kaลกtela with around 50 emergency calls due to water entering homes and businesses.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Lower Bavaria: Senior woman calls emergency number more than 300 times to chat

A senior woman in Lower Bavaria has contacted the police over 300 times since May 2025 simply to chat about current events, leading to a police visit.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

VIDEO This is what the cities in Dalmatia looked like yesterday

Dalmatian cities experienced flooding due to strong southeastern winds raising sea levels, prompting numerous emergency calls to local firefighters.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Conaie calls on the Government to declare an environmental emergency in Napo due to mining contamination

The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) is urging the government to declare an environmental emergency in the Napo province due to mining pollution, following a recent suspension of mining activities in the region.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Emergency in apartments: medics raise alarm about lonely seniors

Emergency medical services in Latvia report an increase in calls related to frostbite among isolated seniors, prompting medics to urge families to check on their elderly relatives regularly.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Bornholm Plumbing Company is Busy: Nine out of Ten Inquiries Concern Frost Damage

A plumbing company on Bornholm is experiencing an extraordinary increase in calls, with nine out of ten inquiries related to frost damage due to severe cold temperatures.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The number of emergency calls last year was the lowest in two decades

Last year saw the lowest number of emergency calls in two decades, with an average of 7,300 calls daily, according to the Emergency Response Center.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Ukrainian War Increased the Need for Interpreters in Finnish Emergency Services

The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a significant rise in emergency calls in foreign languages in Finland, necessitating more interpreters for these communications.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Crime & Justice

More serious conversations and more frequent contact with the Emergency Line

Increased calls concerning suicidal thoughts to the Red Cross's emergency hotline have been noted, with volunteers expressing the emotional weight of these conversations.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

The fire death of two people in the Pasvalys district is linked to low air temperature

Officials state that low temperatures have led to an increase in fire incidents, with firefighters responding to nearly 200 more calls compared to last year.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

112-Euskadi knew there were at least two dead from the flooding at 9:05 PM, while Mazรณn claimed he was aware in the early morning

The Basque emergency service responded to 32 calls for help related to the flooding in Valencia and confirmed the presence of at least two fatalities.

Jan 16 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

These ambulance calls are the most frequent. Rescuers appeal to patients

Data from the National Centre for Monitoring Emergency Medical Services reveals that ambulances most often responded to calls in Sosnowiec, with the University Hospital in Krakow receiving the highest number of patients.

Jan 14 โ€ข 12:50 UTC

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