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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: It Should Be Easier for Those Looking for an Apartment

The article discusses the rising rental prices in German cities and the German government's efforts to improve tenant rights amidst a challenging housing market.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Anyone buying an electric car before April issued crucial advice before new fee

Drivers purchasing electric cars before April should be aware of significant tax changes that could increase costs by ยฃ2,000.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The disaster caused by the absence of a 'circular economy philosophy': Confusion over the disposable cup policy

South Korea faces significant challenges in managing plastic waste, with increasing confusion surrounding its disposable cup policy and a lack of a coherent circular economy approach.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Eight Years to Revoke Residence Permits

The Swedish Migration Agency estimates it would take eight years to process cases if the government moves to revoke permanent residence permits.

Mar 2 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Hundreds of UK teenagers to pilot social media bans and restrictions

Hundreds of teenagers in the UK will participate in trials testing bans and restrictions on social media usage as part of a government initiative to address smartphone-related issues among youth.

Mar 1 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The government's lenient approach to failing students expands academic gaps in secondary school: 27% of ESO students advance with pending subjects

A recent report reveals that 27% of ESO students in Spain pass to the next grade with pending subjects, exacerbating academic deficiencies due to government policies allowing promotion despite failures.

Mar 1 โ€ข 21:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fico's coalition wants to abolish postal voting from abroad. It is the weakest in it

The coalition led by Robert Fico plans to end postal voting for citizens living abroad, claiming it has resulted in weaker participation from their demographic.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Buying and selling houses is free, but the government determines profit and loss'

President Yoon expresses that while buying and selling homes is an individual's freedom, the government will dictate whether those transactions lead to profit or loss.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Soon you can extend the housing loan repayment period to 35 years โ€“ graphics show the change in monthly payments and interest

The Finnish government is set to allow homebuyers to extend their housing loan repayment period to 35 years, resulting in lower monthly payments but significantly higher interest costs.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Excise tax on alcoholic beverages is increasing

Starting from March 1st, the excise tax rates for various alcoholic beverages in Latvia will be raised significantly.

Mar 1 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Working Hours and Society's Choices

A recent article discussed a study comparing Brazil's working hours with those of other countries, highlighting the role of various determinants like productivity and government policies.

Feb 28 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

From 2026 โ€“ increased benefits for foster care of children: here's how much it is and where to apply

Lithuania is set to increase foster care benefits for children starting in 2026, adjusting the amounts based on age and needs.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nuclear Power Restart: 51% Support, 35% Opposed - Asahi Public Opinion on the 15th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

A recent survey shows that support for restarting nuclear power plants in Japan has reached 51%, marking a shift in public opinion since the Fukushima disaster, where only two years ago, opposition was greater.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Seat belt rule changes mean 'tougher penalties' for UK drivers

New research reveals that 5.9 million UK drivers regularly drive without seat belts, prompting the government to consider tougher penalties for non-compliance.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Celina Leรฃo says that properties in the DF will not be sold to support BRB; ongoing project provides for this possibility

Deputy Governor Celina Leรฃo of the Federal District asserts that a government project to support the Banco de Brasรญlia will not involve the sale of public properties, although the proposed legislation contradicts this assertion by allowing property sales.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of Rio Preto revokes decree that altered the Generic Plan for properties

The city government of Sรฃo Josรฉ do Rio Preto has revoked a decree that proposed changes to the city's property valuation plan due to concerns about inflated assessments.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Klempรญล™ vs. the Literary Community: 'If it was customary for artists to decide on the distribution of subsidies, that is ending'

Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempรญล™ announced that decisions regarding literary subsidies will no longer be made by artists, amidst backlash from the literary community over proposed cuts.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ex-NIMASA DG urges FG to adopt business re-engineering policy

Dakuku Peterside, a former Director-General of NIMASA, calls for the Nigerian government to implement a national business process re-engineering policy to stimulate economic growth.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Medical School Bill for 15 Years of Service Passes Welfare Committee

A bill establishing a public medical school requiring graduates to serve in public healthcare institutions for 15 years has passed a subcommittee of South Korea's National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Nigeria responds after US labels it โ€˜deadliest country to be Christianโ€™

Nigeria has rejected the US classification of it as the 'deadliest country to be Christian' and denied government policy against any religious group.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Gift... The Coverage of Free Treatment Up to 5 Lakh Expanded, Now These People Will Also Be Eligible

The Delhi government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), now including widows and individuals receiving assistance under disability schemes for health insurance coverage.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Telangana: Salary Cuts for Those Not Caring for Elderly Parents, CM Announces

The Telangana government plans to introduce a law that will cut the salaries of government employees who do not care for their elderly parents.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Extend agricultural product agreements for a year

This article discusses the proposal to extend agricultural product agreements in Iceland for another year.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Kansas law invalidates transgender driver's licenses and birth certificates

Kansas has enacted a law that invalidates driver's licenses and birth certificates for transgender residents who changed their gender designation, affecting approximately 1,700 individuals.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government proposes significant changes to prison sentences

The Finnish government has proposed the introduction of preventive detention for dangerous offenders and reforms to the release process for life sentence prisoners.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK social media ban for under-16s edges closer with Starmer expected to back it

The UK government is moving towards implementing a ban on social media usage for individuals under 16, with indications that Labour leader Keir Starmer will support the policy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on salary supplements for public servants

The STF returns to discuss and vote on the suspension of salary supplements for public servants in Brazil following hearings and reports by its ministers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leader: What was the government thinking here? Growth and welfare are threatened by one-track policy

The article critiques the Swedish government's immigration policy, arguing it endangers both individual welfare and the country's skill supply.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Housing Supply-Centered Policy is a Myth

The article critiques the prevalent belief that increasing housing supply alone can stabilize property prices in South Korea, arguing that multi-home ownership undermines these efforts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Licenses for undocumented foreigners in Illinois: the change from TVDL to standard permit

Illinois is changing its Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) to a standard driver's license, allowing undocumented residents to obtain an official ID starting in 2024.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Birth rate in Tokyo increases for the first time in nine years due to extensive measures against declining birth rates, while nationwide numbers continue to decrease

Tokyo has seen an increase in its birth rate for the first time in nine years, attributed to various local government initiatives, although nationwide figures continue to decline.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Disappointment with inflation figures and snow removal caused damage

Disappointment with inflation figures remains, as recent reports show no change, and issues in snow removal operations led to damages to vehicles in Iceland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

The government closes the door to refugees from Ukraine

The Danish government is preparing to limit the influx of Ukrainian refugees by proposing new legislation that restricts residency for selected groups of Ukrainians.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Korea Public Enterprise Association Successfully Hold Conference on 'New Government Policies for Public Institutions and AI Transformation'

A successful conference was held at Seoul National University of Science and Technology focusing on new government policies for public institutions and the transformation shaped by AI, attended by over 200 participants from various sectors.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Births in Japan Decline for the Tenth Consecutive Year

Japan is experiencing a decline in births for the tenth consecutive year, indicating a troubling demographic trend.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now get a refund of up to 1 million rupees from Sahara, money will be received in 45 days, know the process

Individuals who invested in Sahara India schemes can now reclaim refunds of up to 1 million rupees, with a reapplication opportunity provided by the government.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

SAM: The number of state-funded medical school places will be increased for the 2026 admission

The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has announced an increase in state-funded medical school places through collaboration with various governmental bodies to encourage students to work in regional healthcare after graduation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: You Are Not Forced to Use Public Hospitals - Health Minister

Namibia's Health Minister stated that public servants are not obligated to use public health facilities and can opt for private services if preferred.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spring Season with Decreased Power Demand and Increased Supply... Operation of Power Supply Measures Period

The South Korean government will implement power supply stabilization measures from March 28 to June 14 due to decreased power demand in spring.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Education to Recommend Abolishing Formal School Uniforms Amid Controversy Over Prices

The South Korean Ministry of Education plans to recommend the abolition of formal school uniforms in favor of more comfortable attire, responding to ongoing debates about uniform pricing.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
National & Local

Significance of UK border change only just being realised - travel correspondent

The UK government's recent changes to entry requirements for citizens, particularly impacting dual citizens, have created confusion and financial strain as the implications become clearer.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

The court ruled that the exception for bear hunting was illegal. The ministry allowed nearly three hundred to be shot last year.

A Slovak court has deemed illegal a government exception permitting the hunting of bears, following an initial lawsuit by environmental organizations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The blind automotive sector: the government dismantled the data and statistics system of the market

Argentina's automotive sector is facing uncertainty as the government has dismantled its data and statistics system, disrupting access to real-time sales information.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Will Real Estate Funds, Into Which Ordinary People Invest, Be Allowed in the State Rental Housing Scheme?

The Slovak government has relaxed criteria for selecting investment partners in the state-supported rental housing scheme, allowing collective investment funds to participate.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Good news for minimum wage earners: a further increase is promised

The Lithuanian Government is planning to increase the minimum wage to address the rising cost of living and support wage growth amid concerns from the business sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A big uproar arose in the parliament about this tax

Opposition parties in Finland are demanding the government retract its decision to lower corporate tax for the coming year amid intense parliamentary discussions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Zimbabwe bans all raw mineral exports with immediate effect

Zimbabwe has implemented an immediate ban on all raw mineral exports, aimed primarily at enhancing state control over critical resources.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Government wants to force major fashion brands to change design so that less clothing ends up in the trash

The Spanish Government is planning a new regulation to reduce textile waste by requiring major fashion brands to implement designs that minimize waste.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:11 UTC

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