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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The document submission process will be eased for the needy and low-income individuals

New amendments proposed in Latvia aim to ease document submission for social service benefits to reduce bureaucracy for low-income citizens.

Mar 23 • 08:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government takes strict measures on gas and oil crisis, directs ministers and officials

The Prime Minister has formed a team of ministers and officials to improve coordination and ensure the availability of essential goods and services during the gas and oil crisis in India.

Mar 23 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK fuel rationing plans: Who gets priority as government confirms emergency measures

The UK government has unveiled emergency fuel rationing plans prioritizing essential services in response to potential shortages stemming from the Middle East crisis.

Mar 22 • 23:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State Government delivers 35th Battalion of the Fire Department in Oriximiná and expands services in the western region

The State Government of Pará inaugurated the 35th Battalion of the Military Fire Department in Oriximiná, enhancing emergency service coverage in the western region.

Mar 22 • 19:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Russian authorities shut down mobile internet in St. Petersburg, residents complain

Residents of St. Petersburg are reporting the shutdown of mobile internet services by Russian authorities.

Mar 22 • 16:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Increasing Supply of Specialized Public Rental Housing for Youth, Seniors, and Single-Parent Households

The South Korean government is expanding the supply of public rental housing tailored for youth, seniors, and single-parent households, aiming to provide customized caregiving, job, and welfare services.

Mar 22 • 05:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

High streets set for £319 million investment and boost to playgrounds

The UK government has announced a £319 million package aimed at revitalizing struggling high streets with new infrastructure and services.

Mar 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Cattle farmers slam N.B. plan to end vet services

Cattle farmers in New Brunswick criticize the provincial government’s decision to eliminate government-run veterinary services, arguing it undermines essential support for agricultural producers.

Mar 21 • 20:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Ministry of Health suggests that healthcare institutions could charge extra for additional USB drives and assistants

Lithuania's Minister of Health proposes that healthcare facilities should be allowed to charge extra fees for optional services such as USB storage devices and personal assistant services.

Mar 21 • 15:50 UTC
🇨🇦 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 • 13:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lesko not only without a maternity ward. There will also be no birthing room

The closure of the maternity ward in Lesko has sparked ongoing concerns, with the government proposing new regulations to ensure safety for pregnant women in areas lacking maternity services.

Mar 21 • 11:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Assembly in Action: South Zone of Teresina receives morning of free services this Saturday (21)

The third edition of the 'Assembly in Action' project will take place on Saturday (21) in the South Zone of Teresina, offering over 80 free services to the community.

Mar 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

While thousands will check their tax assessments, there are major problems with MitID

There are ongoing login issues with MitID, affecting access to tax assessments and other important government services in Denmark.

Mar 21 • 07:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Edomex government offers tax exemptions to residents for water payment

The Edomex government is providing tax exemptions to encourage residents to pay for water services and support their economy.

Mar 20 • 21:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta government closing Calgary, Lethbridge supervised drug consumption sites

The Alberta government is shutting down its first supervised drug consumption site in Calgary and a mobile service in Lethbridge as part of a transition to alternative addiction support services.

Mar 20 • 19:43 UTC
🇨🇦 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 • 18:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Ministry Orders JFC to Work With the Government in Delivering Financial Services

The Minister for Finance in Tanzania has instructed the Joint Finance Commission to collaborate with the government to enhance financial service delivery to citizens.

Mar 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

More than a million services to compatriots returning with 'Mexico Embraces You'

The Mexican government has provided over one million services to repatriated nationals through the 'Mexico Embraces You' program since January 2025.

Mar 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzekne's pensioners' social services center will not be handed over to a private company

The social care center for pensioners in Rēzekne will remain public, continuing to provide services to its residents despite rising costs.

Mar 19 • 16:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Stricter penalties for attacks on NMPD employees

The Latvian government is enacting stricter penalties for attacks against emergency medical service employees to enhance their protection while working in high-risk conditions.

Mar 19 • 14:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Lexicon: What is the rail toll?

The EU Court has overturned the German government’s price cap on rail tolls, impacting local and regional train services.

Mar 19 • 14:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Government Withdraws Report – Refers to Studies that Do Not Exist

The Swedish government has retracted a report from the national coordinator for social child and youth care due to references to nonexistent studies.

Mar 19 • 10:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Radio News (March 19, 2026 09:00:00)

Train services in Balti station have been halted due to infrastructure failure.

Mar 19 • 07:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Rodent Disrupts US Government Phones and Internet

A rodent caused significant disruptions to phone and internet services at US government offices.

Mar 19 • 07:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Home Care: Hundreds of Thousands Do Not Receive the Help They Are Entitled To

A new study reveals that many elderly individuals in Germany are not receiving the home care assistance they are entitled to, despite governmental promises to strengthen home care services.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Budgets for Catalonia

The Catalan government's budget proposal was withdrawn due to a lack of parliamentary support, primarily caused by disagreements with Esquerra Republicana de Cataluña (ERC).

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Collapse in Parque Patricios: the closure has been lifted and neighbors are closer to returning to their homes

Evacuated residents in Parque Patricios are closer to returning home as the government lifts restrictions on certain safe areas following a recent building collapse.

Mar 19 • 01:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seid brings services for people with disabilities to four municipalities in Piauí

The Piauí government is launching the 'Inclusão Itinerante' project to provide essential services for individuals with disabilities in several municipalities.

Mar 18 • 18:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan to table deficit budget, but Moe promises protection of public services

Saskatchewan’s government is preparing to introduce a deficit budget while ensuring the protection of public services according to Premier Scott Moe.

Mar 18 • 13:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Iranians say the regime has intensified repression. Intelligence services anticipate a massacre in case of resistance

Iranians are reporting an intensified crackdown by the regime, with intelligence services warning of a potential massacre if dissent arises.

Mar 18 • 13:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government has approved that assisted reproductive services will be funded not only for spouses and partners

Lithuania's government has approved measures to provide funding for assisted reproductive services to unmarried couples and single women facing fertility issues.

Mar 18 • 12:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government supports the proposal to tighten the organization of patient transportation services

The Lithuanian government is backing a proposal to revise the guidelines for patient transport services, limiting them to patients assessed under a specific threshold of health.

Mar 18 • 11:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Government - for a new assisted reproduction procedure, unmarried couples could also benefit

The Lithuanian government has proposed a new assisted reproduction procedure that would allow access to services based on medical need rather than marital status.

Mar 18 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government has tightened criteria for patient transportation

The Lithuanian government has revised the criteria for state-funded transportation services, limiting it to patients who urgently need it due to health conditions or social circumstances.

Mar 18 • 11:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quaest: 71% of Brazilians are against minimum delivery fees for app deliveries

A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Brazilians oppose the government's proposal to establish a minimum fee for app delivery services.

Mar 18 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Significant investment in official trips: the state travel procurement amounts to three million euros

The Estonian Parliament is set to procure travel services amounting to three million euros, primarily for trips outside the country.

Mar 18 • 08:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Change Regarding 1.8 Million Finns Will Come Into Effect in a Month

Starting April 14, a new change will make digital mail the primary channel for official correspondence in Finland, affecting approximately 1.8 million people.

Mar 18 • 06:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Justice and Preparedness Minister: – Formidable Efforts

The Justice and Preparedness Minister commends the remarkable efforts of emergency services in combating a significant wildfire near Ålesund, highlighting the challenges faced by first responders.

Mar 18 • 06:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Authorities will primarily send mail to Suomi.fi in April – watch the instructional video on how to use the service

Starting in April, Finnish citizens will receive official communications primarily in electronic form through the Suomi.fi service.

Mar 18 • 04:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Government Will Decide on a New In Vitro Fertilization Procedure

The Lithuanian government is set to propose new regulations for in vitro fertilization following a Constitutional Court ruling that challenged restrictions on single women and unmarried couples accessing these services.

Mar 18 • 03:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan finance minister says deficit budget aims to protect provincial services

Saskatchewan's finance minister announced a deficit budget that prioritizes protecting provincial services amid global economic challenges.

Mar 18 • 00:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Basics’ of life in Britain have been sold for profit, says Polanski

Zack Polanski criticizes successive UK governments for privatizing essential services and calls for increased government support amidst economic vulnerabilities.

Mar 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Injection of union resources into the Post Office may be postponed until 2027, says management minister

The Brazilian government is likely to delay injecting funds into the ailing postal service, Correios, until at least 2027, according to Management Minister Esther Dweck.

Mar 17 • 23:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government issued compulsory reconciliation in the conflict with air traffic controllers

The Argentine government has declared compulsory reconciliation in a labor conflict with air traffic controllers that was set to disrupt services at over 27 airports.

Mar 17 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fernando de Noronha creates unprecedented registration of suppliers for government services; see how to participate

Fernando de Noronha is registering suppliers for the first time to facilitate government service contracts on the island.

Mar 17 • 20:21 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Future of the Parent House in Uncertainty: Cannot Reach Inga Sæland

The future of the Parent House is uncertain as the Icelandic government has refused to continue funding, according to its director.

Mar 17 • 19:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government changes course: Will not cut postal delivery

The Norwegian government has abandoned plans for a new postal law aimed at reducing services after facing significant public opposition.

Mar 17 • 18:04 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The government reverses: Will not cut postal delivery

The Norwegian government has decided not to reduce postal delivery services and will focus on improving efficiency within the current framework.

Mar 17 • 18:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government to initiate new round of import tariff cuts after requests from companies, says MDIC secretary

Brazil's government will implement a new reduction in import tariffs to zero for a limited time following requests from companies, as confirmed by the secretary of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services.

Mar 17 • 17:48 UTC

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