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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE of DF regularizes electoral titles at the Rodoviária do Plano Piloto until March 14; see dates

The Regional Electoral Court of the Federal District (TRE-DF) is conducting services for electoral title regularization at the Rodoviária do Plano Piloto until March 14, offering both in-person and online options.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇺 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 • 20:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCC seeks UAE firm’s support to improve service delivery

The Federal Character Commission of Nigeria is engaging with a UAE firm to enhance its digital services and improve governance.

Feb 26 • 14:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Almost half of Toronto-area immigrant settlement services expect program closures

Nearly half of the immigrant service organizations in the Greater Toronto Area anticipate program closures due to federal funding cuts that are set to take effect in 2024.

Feb 25 • 11:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

From Friday: Verdi calls for nationwide warning strikes in local transport

The Verdi union has announced nationwide warning strikes in the German public transport sector starting this Friday, affecting services in nearly all federal states.

Feb 24 • 09:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender offers free services this Wednesday (25) in DF

The Public Defender of the Federal District (DF) in Brazil is providing free services for vulnerable individuals in Brasília on Wednesday, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free psychological and psychiatric care: how to access the service at UFPA

The Federal University of Pará (UFPA) offers free psychological and psychiatric services through its Psychology Clinic to enhance mental health access.

Feb 23 • 11:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Frustrated Mayors: 'The Federal Government Should Take Care of Its Responsibilities Instead of Launching Funding Programs'

German mayors are facing increasing financial pressures, forcing them to make tough choices about community services amidst public outrage and personal threats.

Feb 22 • 15:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Stakeholders urge government to fund inclusive schools, expand therapy access

Stakeholders in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to provide urgent funding for inclusive schools and increase access to therapy services for children with special needs.

Feb 21 • 17:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota Democrats demand reparations from ICE after losing $18 billion to Somali fraud

Minnesota Democrats are pressing the federal government for reparations after a significant fraud incident involving taxpayer funds linked to social services programs.

Feb 17 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula participates in the inauguration of the 24-hour Emergency Center at Cardoso Fontes Federal Hospital in the Southwest Zone of Rio

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva inaugurated the new 24-hour Emergency Center at Cardoso Fontes Federal Hospital in Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro, as part of its restructuring process after management was decentralized to the municipality.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Presidents' Day 2026: What's Open and Closed in the U.S. on February 16

On Presidents' Day 2026, many government offices and public services in the United States will be closed, while the retail sector will likely hold special promotions.

Feb 15 • 00:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Presidents' Day 2026: What will be open and closed in New York on February 16

The article discusses the changes in service availability in New York City on Presidents' Day 2026, which falls on February 16.

Feb 13 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival: DF has free transport from Saturday (14) to Tuesday (17)

Residents and visitors in the Federal District can enjoy free public transport services during the Carnival period from February 14 to February 17.

Feb 13 • 08:03 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF requests cancellation of contracts and return of R$ 2.4 million due to fraud in dialysis services in PI

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a civil action to annul contracts and demand the return of R$ 2.4 million due to identified frauds in dialysis services contracts in Piauí, Brazil.

Feb 12 • 18:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nurses' strike paralyses activities at Kaduna hospital

A strike by 128 nurses at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Kaduna has disrupted healthcare services due to unresolved welfare and career progression issues.

Feb 12 • 16:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG expands eye care initiative to eight states

The Nigerian Federal Government has expanded its JigiBola 2.0 Initiative to include eight additional states, aiming to improve access to affordable eye care services.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG moves to strengthen women’s health services

The Nigerian Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and the OSSAP-WH, is implementing strategies to improve women's health services across the nation.

Feb 11 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ukrainian citizen accused of preparing sabotage in Germany

A Ukrainian citizen has been charged by the German Federal Prosecutor's Office for attempting to send packages containing explosives to Ukraine on behalf of Russian security services.

Feb 9 • 14:23 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to send breakfasts for Valentine's Day? Here are the BEST prices in Mexico

The article discusses the costs and services for sending surprise breakfasts in Mexico for Valentine's Day, as outlined by the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco).

Feb 7 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF truck carries free health and social assistance services to Serrinha; learn more

A truck from the Federal Highway Police (PRF) is set to provide free health and social assistance services in Serrinha, Brazil, from October 9 to 12.

Feb 7 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

gov.br Account: what to do to avoid scams and protect your data

The gov.br account centralizes access to various federal government services but is vulnerable to scams targeting user data and personal information.

Feb 6 • 21:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Car crashes into bus stop and runs over three people in the DF

A car crashed into a bus stop in Candangolândia, Federal District, running over three people, one of whom is in serious condition, while the driver of the truck that pushed the car did not stop to help.

Feb 6 • 11:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG unveils nationwide expansion of specialised healthcare

The Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria has announced significant initiatives to expand access to specialized healthcare services and enhance the country's role in global health governance.

Feb 5 • 23:31 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Investment Levy for Netflix & Co – Federal Government to Collect Streaming Millions

The German coalition has decided on a mandatory investment quota requiring streaming services and TV channels to allocate eight percent of their revenues to German productions, accompanied by regulations on language, production, and rights.

Feb 5 • 13:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minneapolis City Council moves to spend $500K on immigrant legal services

The Minneapolis City Council is proposing to allocate an additional $500,000 to bolster immigrant legal services in response to federal immigration enforcement activities.

Feb 4 • 17:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

RFK Jr unveils $100M effort to tackle addiction, homelessness and mental illness

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million federal investment to address homelessness, combat opioid addiction, and enhance public safety through treatment-focused recovery programs, as part of President Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative.

Feb 3 • 20:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

JUST IN: DSS arraigns Malami, son over firearms possession

The Department of State Services has charged former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulazeez with terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms before a Federal High Court.

Feb 3 • 12:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Germany: Frozen Public Transport Amid Polar Cold

German unions held warning strikes on Monday, leading to a widespread halt in public transport services across various federal states, except for Lower Saxony, impacting buses, trams, and subway trains amid ongoing labor unrest.

Feb 3 • 06:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Thriving Kids model released after months of uncertainty

The federal government has unveiled the Thriving Kids program model focused on providing services for children with developmental delay or autism, independent from the NDIS.

Feb 3 • 00:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Secret Cooperation Between Serbia and Russia - Sound Cannons Tested on Dogs

Serbian security services have conducted tests on sound cannons using dogs in collaboration with Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), following mass protests in Belgrade where participants reported severe auditory impacts and health issues.

Jan 15 • 16:52 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Former President Trump has announced a reduction of $2 billion in federal funding aimed at mental health and substance abuse services.

Jan 14 • 22:06 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants

The Trump administration has terminated hundreds of federal grants for addiction and mental health services, potentially cutting $2 billion in funding for nonprofit organizations.

Jan 14 • 14:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Letitia James sues HHS over tying federal funds to transgender policy

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition suing the federal government for enforcing a Department of Health and Human Services policy that allegedly forces states to discriminate against transgender individuals to retain federal funding.

Jan 13 • 18:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Jan Marsalek: "Deny, deny, deny"

The German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) stated it has no information regarding Jan Marsalek's connections to any foreign intelligence services, despite media speculation.

Jan 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Regionwide Severe Ice Situation" – School Closures in Several Federal States

The German Weather Service anticipates a regionwide severe ice situation on Monday, leading to school closures in NRW and Lower Saxony while train services in Northern Germany are resuming on main routes.

Jan 11 • 19:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Top health policy expert calls Minnesota fraud ‘disgusting,’ warns Obamacare issues are nationwide

A health policy expert criticizes the extensive fraud in Minnesota's social services while highlighting that such issues are prevalent across the country.

Jan 7 • 14:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Berlin: After Attack on Power Grid: Federal Prosecutor's Office Investigates

Following a firebomb attack on the power supply in parts of Berlin, the Federal Prosecutor's Office has taken over the investigations, suspecting membership in a terrorist organization, sabotage, arson, and disruption of public services.

Jan 6 • 17:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Federal officials to halt more than $10B in funding to 5 states over non-citizen benefit concerns: report

The Trump administration is reportedly freezing over $10 billion in federal funding to five Democrat-led states due to concerns about benefits potentially going to non-citizens.

Jan 6 • 02:38 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Amid fraud claims, Trump admin announces more changes to federal child care funding

The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services has announced changes to federal child care funding rules, rescinding previous regulations from the Biden era amid ongoing fraud allegations.

Jan 5 • 23:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

State Modernization: The Year of Digital Transformation

Germany's Federal Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger is planning significant advancements in digitalization for 2026, aiming for substantial improvements in public digital services.

Jan 2 • 06:25 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

US freezes child care funding to all states amid fraud scandal

The US is suspending federal child care funding to all states due to alleged fraud in daycare centers, requiring proof of proper spending before resuming funds.

Dec 31 • 23:02 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Whoever attacks emergency services must serve six months in prison

Rainer Wendt warns of potential violence against emergency services ahead of the New Year and supports tougher penalties proposed by Federal Justice Minister Hubig.

Dec 29 • 09:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Liveblog Federal Politics: Federal Minister of Justice Hubig: Harder Punishment for Attacks on Emergency Services

Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig is advocating for stricter penalties for attacks on emergency services, proposing a minimum sentence of one year.

Dec 28 • 13:28 UTC

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