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National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends avoiding travel to Cuba, which is experiencing an energy crisis.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against traveling to Cuba due to an ongoing energy crisis affecting essential services.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Comment on Integration Courses: Extremely Shortsighted

The article argues that cutting funding for integration courses in Germany is shortsighted, as it undermines the ability of immigrants to contribute to essential services.

Feb 24 • 09:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Over an hour of travel and several transfers to receive radiotherapy: the odyssey from Ciudad Lineal to Ramón y Cajal

Residents of Ciudad Lineal face long commutes with multiple transfers to access essential healthcare services at Ramón y Cajal hospital, highlighting a failure in public transportation commitments.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Identity Card Faces New Delays in Amapá

The issuance of the new National Identity Card (CIN) in Amapá is experiencing significant delays, causing concern among citizens who need this essential document.

Feb 23 • 16:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Snowstorm in New York: what the circulation ban means and what will happen in the coming hours

New York City has declared a state of emergency and imposed a circulation ban due to a snowstorm, restricting non-essential vehicle movement to facilitate emergency services.

Feb 23 • 15:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Warning: Could be the worst snowstorm in ten years

A major snowstorm is paralyzing New York City, with thousands of flights canceled, schools closed, and non-essential travel banned, potentially marking the worst storm in the region in a decade.

Feb 23 • 14:09 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Ukrainian Drone and Missile Strikes Disrupt Power, Heating, Water in Belgorod Region

Ukrainian strikes have severely interrupted essential services in Russia's Belgorod region, according to local authorities.

Feb 23 • 13:20 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine received 10 generators from Italy

Italy has delivered 10 electric generators to Ukraine to support essential services amid ongoing challenges due to the war.

Feb 23 • 11:37 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia's Belgorod reportedly comes under missile attack and has disruptions to electricity, water and heating

Belgorod, a city in Russia, has reportedly experienced a large-scale missile attack by Ukraine, resulting in significant disruptions to essential services such as electricity, water, and heating.

Feb 22 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders the return of 70% of Funpapa's employees in Belém

The court in Pará ordered that 70% of employees of the Funpapa foundation in Belém return to work to ensure essential services continue, with a penalty for non-compliance.

Feb 22 • 20:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ISM Director: Education, State Resilience, and Self-Awareness are Essential for Lithuania's Growth

D. Misiūnas emphasizes the need for a robust education system and regional development to unlock Lithuania's potential.

Feb 21 • 21:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The United Arab Emirates reports thwarting "terrorism-related" cyberattacks

The United Arab Emirates announced that it successfully prevented organized cyberattacks linked to terrorism that targeted its information systems and essential services.

Feb 21 • 20:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The UAE announces the thwarting of cyber attacks of a 'terrorist nature'

The UAE has reported the successful prevention of cyber attacks described as 'terrorist' targeting its vital digital infrastructure and essential services.

Feb 21 • 20:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In Tungurahua, authorities see the approval of the efficiency spending law in GAD as positive

Ecuador's National Assembly approved a law to enhance spending efficiency for decentralized governments, prioritizing investment in essential public services.

Feb 21 • 18:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa Sends Law for Spending Efficiency in GADs to Official Registry

President Daniel Noboa has submitted a new law aimed at enhancing spending efficiency for decentralized autonomous governments in Ecuador, which mandates a significant allocation of their budgets to essential public services.

Feb 21 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 4 months without service, Correios resumes service in isolated city in Acre

The Brazilian Postal Service, Correios, has resumed operations at its Porto Walter branch in Acre after a four-month closure, providing essential postal services to the isolated community.

Feb 20 • 22:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Setback for a K mayor: the court annulled a fee for "essential services" imposed on the countryside

A court in Mar del Plata annulled a controversial tax imposed on agricultural producers in Azul, Argentina, sparking significant discontent among the local farming community.

Feb 20 • 19:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Hospital managers face a strike: "We can't do anything. We are tied hand and foot"

Hospital managers in Spain are struggling to maintain essential services amidst an ongoing strike, leading to operational disruptions and unfulfilled patient needs.

Feb 20 • 00:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Theft of wires closes UBS Casa Verde this Thursday in Vinhedo

The UBS Casa Verde health center in Vinhedo, Brazil, will be closed on Thursday due to the theft of electrical wires, impacting essential services.

Feb 18 • 22:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

CGT Strike: Buses, Subways, Trains, and Flights Affected by the General Strike on February 19

The CGT labor union in Argentina has announced a general strike on February 19 against labor reform, impacting essential services.

Feb 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Concerns Arise – Serious Problems in These Services

A new report from Finland’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health highlights serious problems in the organization of essential social and health services across various regions.

Feb 18 • 09:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Agreement between Hochul and Mamdani in New York: the $1.5 billion plan to advance campaign promises

Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have announced a $1.5 billion financial agreement aimed at supporting New York City's essential services and programs over the next two fiscal years.

Feb 17 • 17:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Guatemalans: where the consulate truck will be in Los Angeles on February 21 and 22

The Guatemalan consulate in Los Angeles is organizing mobile services for the local community on February 21 and 22 to facilitate essential documentation without requiring travel to the main office.

Feb 17 • 13:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Taxes fuel infrastructure, health, education development — FCT-IRS boss

The Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS emphasizes the importance of timely tax contributions for the development of essential public services in Abuja.

Feb 16 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Long Weekend for Carnival: How Services Will Function During the Holidays

During the long weekend for Carnival, essential services in Buenos Aires will operate with limited availability.

Feb 16 • 18:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The strike begins tomorrow night - This is how it will affect

A strike involving healthcare professionals in Finland will commence tomorrow night and last for three days, potentially impacting essential services.

Feb 16 • 17:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What opens and closes during Carnival 2026 in Sul de Minas; see the operation of services

The Carnival of 2026 will affect the operation of public and private services in Sul de Minas, with municipal offices mostly closed and essential services maintained from February 16 to 18.

Feb 16 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Taxes in Croatia: What Every Citizen Should Know

The article discusses the importance and functions of taxes in Croatia, explaining how they finance essential public services.

Feb 15 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Weight Loss Pens and Bets Are Already Taking Up Space in the Budget for Food, Beverages, Hygiene, and Cleaning

Brazilians are allocating less of their budgets to essential fast-moving consumer goods due to the rise of non-traditional expenditures like weight loss pens and betting services.

Feb 15 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains mobilize task force and state support in the North, Northwest and Mountain regions of RJ

Heavy rains in Rio de Janeiro's interior have prompted a combined effort from state and local governments to mitigate damage and restore essential services.

Feb 14 • 20:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gavin Newsom signed law SB 634 that protects key workers in California from arrests and penalties

California's Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law SB 634, protecting essential workers delivering assistance to the homeless from local punitive measures.

Feb 14 • 14:29 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cash-strapped French hospitals appeal to public to help fund medicines, devices

French hospitals facing financial difficulties are seeking public support to fund essential medical supplies and services.

Feb 13 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: See what is open and closed in Caruaru during the festive days

The Caruaru City Hall has announced operational schedules for public and private services during Carnival 2026, highlighting essential services and differing hours for banks and commerce.

Feb 13 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Check the calendar of holidays and optional points in 2026 for Manaus

The Manaus City Hall has published the holiday and optional points calendar for 2026, providing essential information to the public and city officials.

Feb 13 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See what opens and what closes during Carnival 2026 in Ribeirão Preto and Franca

Carnival 2026 will lead to altered business hours in Ribeirão Preto and Franca, with essential services operating normally and shops having varied hours.

Feb 13 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Invisible’ children born in the brothels of Bangladesh finally get birth certificates

Children born in the Daulatdia brothel of Bangladesh have received their first birth certificates, allowing them to access essential rights and services.

Feb 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Port city Odessa once again targeted by Russian drones

The Ukrainian port city of Odessa has recently faced renewed drone attacks from Russia, damaging infrastructure and disrupting essential services.

Feb 13 • 04:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Federal institutions seek to accelerate the Welfare Housing Program

The Mexican federal government announced a new agreement involving more than ten federal agencies to expedite the Welfare Housing Program focused on construction and essential services for housing.

Feb 13 • 00:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Russia is shutting down services: 'Like shooting oneself in the foot'

Russia is shutting down a messaging service that is essential for communication among soldiers at the front lines.

Feb 12 • 15:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

GST on milk, education and cremation? Finance Minister responds after controversy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed questions in Parliament regarding GST on essential goods and services, affirming that no changes have been made since its implementation in 2017.

Feb 12 • 13:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Cuban regime is close to its end, claims an activist from Havana. The country is collapsing due to a lack of fuel

An activist from Havana claims that the Cuban regime is nearing its collapse as the country suffers from a severe fuel shortage disrupting transportation and essential services.

Feb 11 • 18:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: Teresina City Hall declares optional holiday

The city government of Teresina has declared days off during Carnival, with state workers also getting an extended break; essential services will continue to operate.

Feb 11 • 13:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Attention Mexican migrants: where the consulate truck will be in Florida in February

The mobile consulate will provide access to essential services for Mexican migrants in Florida during a weekend in February 2026.

Feb 10 • 17:43 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Greece and Malta have become obstacles to the EU's new sanctions on Russian oil – Bloomberg

Greece and Malta are blocking the EU's proposal for new sanctions on Russian oil, which would replace the price cap with a ban on essential transportation services.

Feb 10 • 11:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] 'Increase in Medical School Quotas' is Just the Starting Point for Expanding Regional and Essential Medical Services

South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare announced an average annual increase of 668 medical school admissions over the next five years, resolving previous conflicting discussions about medical education expansion.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Mexicans in New York: the consulate has free health days from February 10 to 13

The Mexican Consulate in New York is offering free health days from February 10 to 13, 2026, providing medical assistance and guidance on essential services for the Mexican community.

Feb 9 • 22:39 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Kremlin criticizes the USA: The fuel situation in Cuba is critical

The Kremlin has condemned the USA's threats of sanctions against oil suppliers to Cuba, highlighting the country's critical fuel shortages and their prioritization of essential services.

Feb 9 • 10:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Who set the cables on fire? A month later, Germany has not found the culprit of the great blackout in Berlin

A month after a severe blackout in Berlin left thousands without essential services, investigation into the arson incident remains inconclusive despite a hefty reward for information.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Health van pivots to fire recovery day after launch

A newly launched mobile health van in Murrindindi, Australia, quickly responds to bushfire emergencies offering essential health services.

Feb 8 • 20:32 UTC

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