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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels urges the new Fiscal Authority to 'not receive instructions' from the Ministry: 'Spain must ensure compliance with the directive'

The European Commission has urged Spain's new Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) to maintain independence from government directives in the appointment of its leadership.

Mar 23 • 00:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Venezuela forgets about Maduro and opens an irreversible path

Venezuela is experiencing a significant political shift as the citizens navigate a new phase under Delcy Rodríguez's government, moving away from Nicolás Maduro's long-standing authority.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

OLP's Intervention in ELIME with a Focus on Synergies and Expertise

The Deputy CEO of the Piraeus Port Authority emphasized the importance of cooperation among ports, local authorities, and investors at a meeting of the Association of Greek Ports held in Patras.

Mar 21 • 11:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Tax Authority Opens Early Access to Annual Tax Statement

The Danish Tax Authority has enabled early access to the 2025 annual tax statement, allowing over 180,000 users to check their tax returns ahead of the official release.

Mar 20 • 18:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Leipzig Book Fair: 'Leipzig is not Weimar'

The Leipzig Book Fair 2026 showcases a vibrant atmosphere with a long queue of young attendees, book prizes for stories of escape, and protests against government authority.

Mar 20 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Ragna will become the director of the Prison Authority

Ragna Bjarnadóttir has been appointed as the director of Iceland's Prison Authority, effective May 15, 2026, replacing Birgir Jónasson who held the position on a temporary basis.

Mar 20 • 12:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Israeli War on Lebanon Revives Disputes over Hezbollah's Weapons

The Israeli war on Lebanon has reignited internal political disputes regarding Hezbollah's regional ties and the authority of the Lebanese government over matters of war and peace.

Mar 20 • 07:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LAURI VAHTRE: We must break the people, as 'we are created to be predators'. Can such a public scourge of the government be true?

Historian Lauri Vahtre reflects on the government's perception of its citizens as disobedient sheep needing to be subdued, questioning the implications of such a mentality.

Mar 19 • 12:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Government Injects 3.5 Billion Shillings to Revamp Tea Sector

The Kenyan government has allocated 3.5 billion Shillings to improve the tea industry, enhancing farmers' income and addressing corruption within the Kenya Tea Development Authority.

Mar 19 • 09:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Structure of the Government System in Iran: Multiple Authorities and a Single Reference

The article discusses the structure of the Iranian government, highlighting its blend of republican characteristics and religious authority.

Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU suspends R$ 2.6 billion in federal government contributions for the Santos-Guarujá tunnel

The TCU has unanimously suspended R$ 2.6 billion in federal funding for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel project, prohibiting the Port Authority of Santos from using any funds until further notice.

Mar 18 • 19:46 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The ESA demands the Icelandic state to respond regarding alcohol sales regulations

The European Surveillance Authority (ESA) is requiring the Icelandic government to clarify its regulations on alcohol sales.

Mar 18 • 17:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Protection of Domestic Peace is a Subject of Controversy - A Member of Parliament Warns Against Arbitrary Actions

A proposed constitutional amendment to expand police powers is facing criticism in the Finnish Parliament, highlighting concerns about civil liberties and the necessity of such changes.

Mar 18 • 13:47 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Advisor to the President: The Constitutional Court's Decision on Government Formation is Extremely Important

The Constitutional Court of Lithuania has made a significant ruling regarding the formation of the government, affirming the President's authority to reject candidates for ministers or Prime Minister if they are deemed unfit.

Mar 18 • 08:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Currently, the country's Prime Minister is I. Ruginienė": A sarcastic remark to R. Žemaitaitis from an advisor

An advisor to Prime Minister I. Ruginienė responded sarcastically to comments made by R. Žemaitaitis, asserting that the Prime Minister's authority and decision-making are crucial amidst the ongoing crisis over fuel prices.

Mar 18 • 07:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The government, party, and Blue House establish multiple barriers against prosecutor's investigation interference - Division of opinions on the abolishment of special investigation authority

The Democratic Party of Korea has amended a bill to establish the Serious Crimes Investigation Office, focusing on preventing prosecutor interference in investigations following prolonged negotiations among party members.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lieutenant Colonel husband of deceased police officer convicted of abuse of authority against colleague: 'Goal to affect her dignity'

Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto, husband of slain police officer Gisele Santana, has been convicted of moral harassment towards a subordinate officer, leading to a government compensation ruling in São Paulo.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'DF has no managerial power': understand the decision that suspended the use of public lands to reinforce BRB's funds

A Brazilian court has ruled against using public lands as collateral for loans from the Bank of Brasília, asserting that the government lacks managerial authority over the bank.

Mar 16 • 16:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kazakhstan approved the expansion of presidential powers

Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission announced that more than 87% of voters supported constitutional amendments that merge both parliamentary chambers and grant the president the authority to appoint key government officials with parliamentary approval, including the reinstatement of the vice presidency.

Mar 16 • 09:09 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Budget Deliberations Without Agreement from Ruling and Opposition Parties: Chairman Asked, 'Why Is This Decided by Authority?'

The House of Representatives' Budget Committee in Japan is experiencing deliberations on the initial budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026 without agreement between ruling and opposition parties, raising concerns about unilateral decision-making by the committee chairman.

Mar 12 • 03:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Polish SAFE 0 percent". Minister of National Defense: this proposal exceeds the constitutional authority of the president

A proposed military funding initiative has sparked a dispute between the Polish presidency and government regarding constitutional boundaries.

Mar 11 • 10:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Adorni Gains Power in Government: Now He is Delegated the Supervision of State Expenditures

Manuel Adorni has been given increased authority in the Argentine government, including oversight of all state budget disbursements.

Mar 10 • 21:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Council of Ministers agrees to propose Inés Olóndriz as president of the Airef

The Spanish Council of Ministers has proposed Inés Olóndriz as the new president of the Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (Airef), pending approval from Congress amid concerns regarding her impartiality.

Mar 10 • 18:26 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Horrifying descriptions of the Edition case in the travel ban ruling

The travel ban ruling includes disturbing details regarding the Edition case.

Mar 10 • 14:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Juozas Olekas on the procedure of distrust against him: the sacred duty of the opposition

Juozas Olekas discusses the procedure of distrust initiated against him, calling it a sacred duty of the opposition to question governmental authority.

Mar 10 • 07:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PSOE silences the head of the Fiscal Authority and prevents her from criticizing in Las Cortes the lack of Budgets in the Iran crisis and the pact with Junqueras

The PSOE has prevented Cristina Herrero, the outgoing head of the Fiscal Authority, from presenting her concerns in Las Cortes regarding the economic policies of the government amidst the Iran crisis.

Mar 9 • 02:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cabinet Decision on Disaster Management Agency Establishment Bill: Advisory Powers to Other Ministries and Establishment of Local Disaster Management Bureaus

The Japanese government has decided to establish a Disaster Management Agency, aimed at improving disaster response by consolidating authority and creating local disaster management bureaus.

Mar 6 • 01:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will courts be able to do more in ZUS cases? The government is preparing changes

The Polish government is planning changes to improve the responsiveness of first-instance courts in social security matters related to the ZUS authority.

Mar 5 • 14:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The government's mimosa for women: few funds, a new body, and farewell to the equality advisor

The Meloni government in Italy introduces a new independent authority for women's issues amidst budget cuts and the rejection of gender equality measures.

Mar 5 • 09:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Polish SAFE 0 percent, or clever Nawrocki prepares a veto with Glapiński in the background

Karol Nawrocki intends to oppose the government's initiative while appealing to nationalist sentiment and showcasing his authority within the right-wing factions.

Mar 4 • 20:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Tax hits wrong. Again: Sends erroneous bill to homeowners, backs down and apologizes

A Danish tax authority mistakenly sent an inflated tax bill to property owners, prompting an apology and further investigation into their assessment system.

Mar 4 • 20:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Land Commissioner Warns Lawmakers of Escalating National Crisis Over Boundary, Ownership Disputes

A senior official from the Liberia Land Authority has warned lawmakers that unresolved land disputes might lead to increased conflict in Liberia.

Mar 4 • 10:56 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Gabon: Opponent Bilie-By-Nze denounces the shutdown of social networks and takes legal action

Gabonese opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze is challenging the shutdown of social networks in the country, initiated by the regulatory authority, arguing it is illegal and unconstitutional.

Mar 4 • 10:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Social housing body axed after failing to deliver on homes target

Homes Tasmania, the state housing authority, has been dismantled due to its failure to meet housing targets set by the Tasmanian government.

Mar 4 • 04:53 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Comoros: the government explains layoffs in secondary airports

The Comorian government has explained recent layoffs affecting airport staff in Anjouan, Mohéli, and the national airport authority, stating that the administrative restructuring is necessary for the organization's survival.

Mar 4 • 03:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Do you agree with MPs getting a 5% pay rise? Take our poll and have your say

The article discusses a recent decision by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to increase MPs' salaries by 5%, raising their pay to nearly £100,000.

Mar 3 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hacienda proposes Inés Olóndriz, senior official of the ministry, to preside the Tax Authority

The Spanish Ministry of Finance has nominated Inés Olóndriz to succeed Cristina Herrero as the president of the Fiscal Authority after Herrero's term ends.

Mar 3 • 09:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni: how to build a leadership

Giorgia Meloni is constructing her leadership through a balance of party influence and government authority while maintaining populist appeal.

Mar 2 • 15:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Lebanese Minister of Justice: The army will pursue any military action outside the state

Lebanese Justice Minister said the army will pursue anyone involved in military actions outside state authority, including Hezbollah, which was urged to surrender its weapons.

Mar 2 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cristina Herrero: 'The Airef is annoying because any fiscal supervisor is'

Cristina Herrero, the president of Spain's Fiscal Authority, expresses concerns over government interference in fiscal independence as she concludes her term.

Mar 2 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Cristina Herrero, president of the Fiscal Authority: "I hope my successor does not come from the Government. It is key that the AIReF preserves its independence"

Cristina Herrero discusses her departure from the AIReF after six years, emphasizing the importance of her successor's independence from the government.

Mar 1 • 21:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Kono Rejects Prior Congressional Approval for Arms Exports, Says 'Government Will Handle It'

Japanese Prime Minister Kono rejects calls for prior parliamentary approval on arms exports, asserting that such decisions should fall under government authority following National Security Council reviews.

Feb 27 • 11:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Are banks buying too much government debt? The supervision is looking into the situation

The financial supervisory authority in Poland is examining the increasing share of government bonds in banks' balance sheets as their involvement continues to grow.

Feb 27 • 04:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Granting 'Comprehensive Coordination Authority' to the National Intelligence Agency, Government Policy to Aggregate and Analyze Information

The Japanese government plans to grant comprehensive coordination authority to the National Intelligence Agency for centralized information collection and analysis from various ministries.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Drones for the Bundeswehr: The Authority of the Tightwads May Yet Backfire

The German government's budget constraints in military procurement could eventually jeopardize national defense capabilities.

Feb 26 • 14:44 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

57 times 'unforgiving': this is how Meloni's government tries the Schwarzenegger method on security

Giorgia Meloni emphasizes the need for an 'unyielding' approach to security in Italy, drawing parallels to the authority figure portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Feb 26 • 10:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The No lands in a mosque. And the imam of Hannoun attacks the government

In a mosque in Piacenza, an imam criticized the Italian government during a referendum discussion on justice, reflecting tensions between the Islamic community and political authority.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The weapon manufacturer received a clear message: 'You have broken the law'. Now the minister is open to changing the law.

Norway's largest ammunition manufacturer, Nammo, has been informed by the Consumer Authority that it has violated transparency laws, leading to potential changes in legislation by the government.

Feb 26 • 08:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU summons the State of SP for explanations about the Santos-Guarujá tunnel contract

The União Court of Accounts has summoned the São Paulo government to explain the signing of a public-private partnership contract for the Santos-Guarujá immersed tunnel without the involvement of the Port Authority of Santos.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

These areas are threatened by the feared procedure

At least 13 regions in Finland are seeking additional time to cover accumulated deficits, with some facing restrictions on their decision-making authority due to financial challenges.

Feb 26 • 04:34 UTC

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