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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

IRS begins receiving income tax returns this Monday; see the main rules

The Federal Revenue Service starts receiving income tax returns for 2026 on Monday, expecting to collect 44 million documents by May 29.

Mar 23 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Federal departments, agencies to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions

The Canadian federal government plans to eliminate over 12,000 full-time equivalent jobs across various departments and agencies as part of a spending review to achieve significant cost savings.

Mar 21 β€’ 13:36 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Ontario to miss federal deadline for publicly funding nurse practitioners

Ontario will not meet the federal deadline to publicly fund all necessary services by nurse practitioners, leading to potential out-of-pocket costs for patients.

Mar 20 β€’ 18:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why passport issuance is suspended and there is no forecast to resume it in Rio Grande do Sul

Passport issuance and renewal are suspended in Rio Grande do Sul due to a strike by Federal Police delegates, with no timeline for resuming services.

Mar 20 β€’ 12:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police expands migration services in Feira de Santana

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched a new migration unit in Feira de Santana to enhance access to migration services for the local population.

Mar 17 β€’ 21:45 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister of Management says the federal government is set to invest capital in the Post Office in 2027

Brazil's Minister of Management and Innovation in Public Services, Esther Dweck, announced that the federal government plans to invest capital in the national postal service, Correios, in 2027 as part of a contractual obligation.

Mar 17 β€’ 20:21 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Condominium and school flooded: heavy rain causes damage in Planaltina, DF

Severe rainfall in the Federal District led to flooding in both a condominium and a school in Planaltina, prompting emergency services to evacuate residents.

Mar 17 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal government updates protocol to protect victims of domestic violence abroad

The Brazilian federal government has adopted new measures to enhance the protection of Brazilian victims of domestic violence abroad, aligning with a recent Supreme Court decision regarding international child custody disputes.

Mar 17 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Lake St. Martin First Nation undergoes forensic audit of $88M in federal funding

Lake St. Martin First Nation is undergoing a forensic audit of $88 million in federal funds due to an unspecified allegation of misuse.

Mar 16 β€’ 18:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax 2026: Pre-filled declaration will be available from the start of the submission period

The Brazilian Federal Revenue will begin accepting pre-filled income tax declarations for the 2026 tax year starting March 23, 2026.

Mar 16 β€’ 13:35 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

JOHESU supports FETHI's new CMD, seeks improved healthcare

Health workers at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Ido Ekiti express their support for the newly appointed Chief Medical Director, Prof. Kolawole Ogundipe, urging him to enhance healthcare services at the facility.

Mar 16 β€’ 01:32 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Media: Federal Government Stops Independent Asylum Counseling

The German government plans to cease funding independent asylum counseling services starting in 2027, provoking criticism from welfare organizations.

Mar 14 β€’ 07:35 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG reaffirms commitment to maternal, newborn care

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reiterated its dedication to enhancing maternal and newborn health services following a successful quadruplet delivery in Abeokuta.

Mar 13 β€’ 16:43 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Gavi, UNICEF hand over 371 solar-powered PHCs to FG

Gavi and UNICEF have officially transferred a solar-powered health project to Nigeria's Federal Government, enhancing primary healthcare services in off-grid areas.

Mar 13 β€’ 02:10 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Majority of Canadians agree with Smith that provinces should have greater control over immigration: poll

A recent poll indicates that a majority of Canadians support greater provincial control over immigration and restrict social services for temporary residents, reflecting dissatisfaction with federal immigration policies.

Mar 12 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Transport Apps Bill: Opposition Tries to Revive Criticism of 'Blusinha Tax'; Reporter Expected to Maintain Minimum of R$8.50 per Delivery

Opposition lawmakers in Brazil are attempting to revive criticisms of the 'blusinha tax' as they seek to overturn the bill regulating app-based work, which is a key electoral pledge of the federal government.

Mar 12 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

PSOL demands protection for trans women in investigation of center founded by Father JΓΊlio

Federal deputy Erika Hilton and city councilor Amanda Paschoal have requested the SΓ£o Paulo Public Ministry to consider the welfare of trans women affected by the closure of a community center.

Mar 11 β€’ 17:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police Mobilization Suspends Services in AmapΓ‘; See Which

A nationwide mobilization by Brazil's Federal Police has led to the suspension of passport services and other administrative functions in the state of AmapΓ‘.

Mar 11 β€’ 10:51 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Strike of administrative technicians at HC-UFU causes changes in examination and surgery schedules

The strike by education administrative technicians at the Federal University of UberlΓ’ndia (UFU) is resulting in changes to healthcare services at the Hospital de ClΓ­nicas (HC), affecting consultation, exams, and elective surgeries.

Mar 10 β€’ 21:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police Operation Against 'Gatonet' Seizes R$ 1.7 Million and Luxury Vehicles in ES, RJ, SP, and DF

The Federal Police executed an operation targeting illegal IPTV services, seizing R$ 1.7 million in cash, luxury vehicles, and other tech devices while arresting key suspects across multiple Brazilian states.

Mar 10 β€’ 19:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women's Month: Sesc offers free health and wellness services in Taguatinga, DF

The Sesc in the Federal District is providing free health and wellness services for women in Taguatinga throughout March.

Mar 10 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Planned Parenthood starts offering Botox and fillers to make up for lost Trump federal funding cuts

A Planned Parenthood affiliate in California is introducing cosmetic services, including Botox and fillers, to offset funding losses due to federal cuts.

Mar 6 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police operation in Rio targets suspects of monopolizing internet services in Cabo Frio

A Federal Police operation in Cabo Frio has arrested two suspects believed to be involved in a criminal organization monopolizing internet services.

Mar 4 β€’ 12:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

GOP senator calls for revision to federal law as sports fans pay big on outrageous streaming prices

A GOP senator is advocating for changes to the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act in response to rising streaming costs affecting sports fans.

Mar 3 β€’ 15:51 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Integrate obesity prevention in primary healthcare, experts urge FG

Health experts in Nigeria are urging the Federal Government to incorporate obesity prevention services into Primary Healthcare Centres to combat rising obesity rates.

Mar 3 β€’ 02:37 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB President tells DF deputies that there is an attempt to privatize the bank

The President of BRB, Nelson de Souza, has informed District Federal deputies that there is external pressure for the bank's privatization while advocating for a rescue project for the institution.

Mar 2 β€’ 15:16 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender's Office of DF offers free services this Tuesday (3)

In celebration of International Women's Month, the Public Defender's Office of the Federal District in Brazil is hosting a special event offering free legal and health services.

Mar 2 β€’ 13:45 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Illinois: funding for Planned Parenthood will increase to protect access to reproductive healthcare

Illinois is increasing funding for Planned Parenthood amid federal changes, aiming to protect access to reproductive healthcare services.

Feb 28 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE of DF regularizes electoral titles at the RodoviΓ‘ria 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 RodoviΓ‘ria do Plano Piloto until March 14, offering both in-person and online options.

Feb 28 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί 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 β€’ 20:17 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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 β€’ 14:13 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 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 β€’ 11:40 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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 β€’ 09:06 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· 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 BrasΓ­lia on Wednesday, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Feb 24 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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

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

Feb 23 β€’ 11:46 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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 β€’ 15:12 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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 β€’ 17:33 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β€’ 17:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· 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 InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva inaugurated the new 24-hour Emergency Center at Cardoso Fontes Federal Hospital in JacarepaguΓ‘, Rio de Janeiro, as part of its restructuring process after management was decentralized to the municipality.

Feb 15 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 00:17 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 19:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 08:03 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ 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 β€’ 00:42 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· 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 PiauΓ­, Brazil.

Feb 12 β€’ 18:23 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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 β€’ 16:21 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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 β€’ 10:47 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» 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 β€’ 14:23 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ 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 β€’ 14:45 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 11:13 UTC

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