Civil Defense installs new hotline in Feira de Santana; see when to activate the service
The Civil Defense of Feira de Santana has launched a new hotline, available for public emergency response, particularly during rainy periods.
Social Networks Bombard Children with Toxic Content. Regulation is Increasing, but the Algorithms Keep Running
The article discusses the alarming rise in children reaching out to a crisis hotline due to mental health issues linked to toxic content on social media platforms, primarily TikTok and Instagram.
Divers called the Poison Hotline after diving in the Oslofjord. The seabed is covered in bacteria.
Divers in the Oslofjord discovered a concerning bacterial presence on the seabed that could threaten marine life.
‘Record high’: Calls to human trafficking hotline in Canada surge
Calls to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline increased by 14% in 2025, reaching a record 5,900 calls.
Man called emergency hotline fourteen times. Complained that he is sad and cold
A man repeatedly called the emergency hotline in Czechia, expressing his feelings of sadness and coldness.
Olomouc Hospital Established a Hotline for Patients with Defibrillators Due to Investigation
Olomouc Hospital has set up a hotline for defibrillator patients following an ongoing investigation.
Russia’s FSB Says Tip-Offs Climbed to Almost 150K in 2025
The FSB reported a significant rise in calls to its tip-off hotline in 2025, attributed to ongoing sabotage during the war in Ukraine.
State Fire and Rescue Service: Last year almost half of the calls to the 112 emergency phone were not emergencies
Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service reports that nearly half of all calls to the 112 emergency number in 2025 were not actual emergencies, causing delays in real emergency responses.
"After 10 Weeks of Counseling"... No Options for 'Pregnancy Termination' in Protective Birth Counseling
A woman named Kim Min-jung faced significant delays and obstacles in accessing termination services while seeking counseling for an unwanted pregnancy through the government's hotline.
Fugitive for torturing children in São Paulo is arrested in Araruama
A fugitive from São Paulo, sentenced for torturing children, was apprehended in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro, following a coordinated effort between security forces from two states and tips from a hotline.
More serious conversations and more frequent contact with the Emergency Line
Increased calls concerning suicidal thoughts to the Red Cross's emergency hotline have been noted, with volunteers expressing the emotional weight of these conversations.
Athens Municipality: Emergency measures for the homeless due to low temperatures
The Athens Municipality is implementing emergency measures for the homeless in anticipation of low temperatures, including round-the-clock operations of heating centers and a dedicated hotline.
Almost 200 calls a day. When to call the new line 116117 and when to call number 155
A new hotline in Slovakia for non-life-threatening health issues has received over 700 calls in its first four days, providing free 24/7 support.
Emergency measures by the municipality of Athens due to low temperatures
The municipality of Athens is implementing emergency measures, including a 24-hour heated shelter and a hotline, to assist the homeless and vulnerable due to expected low temperatures over the next few days.