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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

SEC, NYSC unveil CDS initiative to tackle Ponzi schemes nationwide

The SEC and NYSC have launched a program aimed at educating young Nigerians about the dangers of Ponzi schemes and promoting responsible investment practices.

Mar 23 • 07:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Everything You Need to Know About the Reduced Food VAT

Starting April 1, food VAT will be temporarily reduced as part of the government's initiative to lower food prices.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Race for Equality Ride From Nakivale to Kampala Amplifies Voices of Marginalised Communities

A cycling initiative in Uganda highlights the ongoing struggles for equality faced by refugees, persons with disabilities, and young women.

Mar 23 • 05:05 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Biologically Grown Trout is Served for Lunch at Līgatne New Leaders High School

Līgatne New Leaders High School introduces biologically grown trout in its lunch menu as part of a broader initiative to promote organic food in schools within the Gauja National Park bio-region.

Mar 23 • 04:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Removal of Weirs on the Geum River to Begin in the First Half of Next Year… Full-scale "Restoration of the Four Major Rivers" Underway

The South Korean government is set to begin the removal of weirs on the Geum and Yeongsan rivers as part of a major restoration initiative for the Four Major Rivers, aiming to tackle ecological issues.

Mar 23 • 03:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lawmaker distributes food, launches welfare scheme in Oyo

A Nigerian lawmaker distributed food items and launched a welfare initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in Oyo State.

Mar 23 • 00:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Elumelu foundation backs 3,200 African entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has pledged $16 million in funding to support 3,200 young entrepreneurs in Africa under its 2026 entrepreneurship initiative.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Underground 'bush doofs' get legal makeover in WA's South West

An initiative in Western Australia's South West aims to create legal outdoor raves as a safe alternative to underground bush doofs, which have been criticized for noise and safety issues.

Mar 22 • 22:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How a national and free course aims to train women to combat gender violence

A national initiative in Brazil aims to train women to recognize situations of violence and strengthen protection networks through free courses on women's rights.

Mar 22 • 22:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

STARS SPEAK: Stars urge to be brave while maintaining balance

The article discusses the dynamic energy following the spring equinox, encouraging readers to embrace courage and initiative while also urging them to stay balanced and thoughtful.

Mar 22 • 22:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Capricorn

Today's Capricorn horoscope indicates a fruitful day for taking initiative and receiving support from fortune, with opportunities for financial gain and a reconsideration of past plans.

Mar 22 • 20:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Bonds woven since the disaster: The last dispatched staff member from Nagoya to Rikuzentakata after 15 years

This article marks the conclusion of a 15-year support initiative by Nagoya City following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, highlighting the final dispatched staff member's experiences.

Mar 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallinn has initiated a new detailed planning in the Pirita TOP area

Tallinn has launched a new detailed planning initiative for the Pirita Olympic Sailing Centre area to update previously unimplemented solutions.

Mar 22 • 19:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Owl Condominium': Residents Create Unusual Shelter and Transform Sidewalk into Refuge for Owls in RO

Residents of the Primavera neighborhood in Ji-Paraná, Brazil, have transformed a sidewalk into a refuge for a family of owls, creating a unique shelter known as the 'Condomínio das Corujas.'

Mar 22 • 15:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Now the police can catch speeding offenders on bicycles

Swedish police have equipped their vehicles with radar speed meters to catch speeding offenders, including cyclists, as part of the nation's zero-vision traffic safety initiative.

Mar 22 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is Prerna Canteen, how to open it? Women are becoming 'millionaires' by opening it!

Prerna Canteen is a small food stall initiative aimed at empowering women and offering them self-reliance through entrepreneurship.

Mar 22 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CBSE's Initiative: Establishment of Menstrual Health Centers for Girls

The CBSE has mandated the establishment of Menstrual Health Centers in schools to ensure better sanitary services for girls during menstruation, following a Supreme Court directive.

Mar 22 • 06:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Amazon is preparing to enter the smartphone arena

Amazon is reportedly launching a new smartphone initiative focused on artificial intelligence, twelve years after its unsuccessful first attempt in the mobile industry.

Mar 22 • 05:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Five ETA members enter prisons with the support of the Basque Government to 'integrate' prisoners

Five former ETA members have been granted access to Basque prisons to assist in the social integration of inmates as part of a government initiative.

Mar 22 • 01:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Rep urges support for Tinubu’s re-election

Akin Alabi, a Nigerian lawmaker, has launched a campaign initiative to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, mobilizing thousands of volunteers.

Mar 22 • 00:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigerian Breweries unveils ‘Big Fiesta’

Nigerian Breweries Plc has launched 'Big Fiesta', a new cultural platform aimed at enhancing celebrations across Nigeria through music and social experiences.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Culiacán promotes the 'Social World Cup' with new fields and bets on community sports

Culiacán is advancing its 'Social World Cup' initiative by building new sports fields to promote community engagement through sports.

Mar 21 • 20:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Rep rallies grassroots support for Tinubu’s re-election in Ibadan

Akin Alabi, a Nigerian lawmaker, has launched a grassroots initiative to support President Tinubu's re-election in 2027, mobilizing hundreds of volunteers in Ibadan.

Mar 21 • 19:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Young people are to be saved from gangs - with the initiative of a former Nazi

A new initiative in Växjö aims to divert youth from gang involvement through organized activities like night football, driven by community leaders including a former extremist.

Mar 21 • 19:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Três Rios receives new school bus as part of the Novo PAC initiative

The municipality of Três Rios in Brazil has received a new school bus aimed at enhancing student access to education, amid a nationwide distribution of new vehicles by the federal government.

Mar 21 • 15:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sweden supports the Hormuz initiative: 'For dialogue'

Sweden has joined other countries in supporting maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz, though current efforts remain at the statement level.

Mar 21 • 12:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health initiative for women takes place in Cuiabá this Saturday (21)

A health event focusing on women's health will occur in Cuiabá, Brazil, offering various medical services to address the backlog in specialized care.

Mar 21 • 11:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sari Essayah: New Pension Initiative

Sari Essayah discusses the proposed combination of national pensions and guarantee pensions in Finland.

Mar 21 • 11:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Now AI will evaluate counselors, CBSE has started a new examination system

The CBSE has launched an initiative to utilize AI for the online assessment of school counselors and wellness teachers to improve the quality and effectiveness of counseling in schools.

Mar 21 • 10:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Home Ministry Initiative: RRU and SSB Sign MoU Together

The Indian Home Ministry has taken a significant step to enhance the internal security system by signing an MoU between Rashtriya Raksha University and Sashastra Seema Bal for special security training courses.

Mar 21 • 09:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ozempic in the SUS and without a patent: how weight-loss pens have already changed the world — and what’s to come

Rio de Janeiro has become the first Brazilian city to offer the medication Ozempic through the Unified Health System (SUS) as part of its initiative in the fight against obesity.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

UN: Secretary-General hints at cooperation with Trump’s peace council in Gaza

UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomes the initiative of President Donald Trump's peace council for funding the reconstruction of Gaza.

Mar 21 • 05:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HUB will carry out more than 800 procedures in a health event focused on women this Saturday

The Hospital Universitário de Brasília is set to conduct over 800 health procedures for women in a special event this Saturday as part of a national health initiative.

Mar 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Guterres: We are seeking an initiative in Hormuz that mimics the Black Sea agreement

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced plans for a potential initiative in the Strait of Hormuz to mitigate tensions and ensure maritime safety, drawing parallels to the Black Sea food export agreement.

Mar 21 • 04:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How is the reform to eliminate 'golden pensions' going? Initiative reaches Congress for analysis

The initiative to eliminate 'golden pensions' has reached the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico, as deputy Ricardo Monreal outlines its legislative path.

Mar 21 • 01:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Cross River disburses loan

Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has launched a N500 million loan initiative aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and enhancing economic resilience within the state.

Mar 21 • 00:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Observations of the Progress of Spring Collected This Weekend - Spring Monitoring Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Spring Monitoring initiative, encouraging people to observe and report on the arrival of spring flora and fauna in Finland.

Mar 20 • 23:47 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Three Swiss museums will return 28 bronzes from the Kingdom of Benin to Nigeria

Three Swiss museums plan to return 28 bronze artifacts from the Kingdom of Benin to Nigeria as part of a broader initiative to repatriate looted cultural heritage.

Mar 20 • 22:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FACE OF THE WEEK ⟩ The envy threatening the Polish state

The article discusses a European financial initiative called SAFE, aimed at providing favorable loans to EU countries with significant security risks, particularly highlighting its origins tied to the leaders of Poland and Greece.

Mar 20 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospital São José promotes action for conscious water use

Hospital São José in Brazil launched an internal initiative on World Water Day to promote responsible water use and prevent waste within the institution.

Mar 20 • 21:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Forum discusses Education and Work

A forum focusing on the relationship between education and the job market will take place as part of the Santos 500+ initiative, which aims to prepare professionals for future challenges.

Mar 20 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Volta Redonda presents educational game aimed at drug prevention

Volta Redonda has launched an online educational game designed to raise awareness about drug prevention as part of a school initiative.

Mar 20 • 21:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Are Washington and Israel Facing Strategic Surprises in the Strait of Hormuz?

The ongoing war between Israel and Iran has escalated, with Iran's unexpected responses shifting the strategic initiative back to Tehran, raising concerns for Washington and global energy markets.

Mar 20 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free action offers mammography, consultations with gynecologists and even foot spa to women in Boa Vista

A free health and wellness initiative for women in Boa Vista will provide a variety of services including mammograms, gynecological consultations, and wellness treatments on Saturday.

Mar 20 • 20:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

RCCG settles eight babies’ medical bills in Lagos outreach

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has covered the medical expenses for eight newborns at a Lagos hospital as part of a charitable outreach initiative.

Mar 20 • 19:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pritzker pushes prosecutions of Trump officials as part of Dem ‘Project 2029’ agenda

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker advocates for prosecuting Trump officials if Democrats regain the presidency in 2028 as part of a new initiative called 'Project 2029'.

Mar 20 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 200 professionals are called to work in the state network of Piauí

The state of Piauí has called 218 professionals to enhance the teaching and administrative staff in public schools as part of an initiative to strengthen integrated full-time high school and technical education.

Mar 20 • 17:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HGV participates in national effort for prevention of cervical and breast cancer

The Getúlio Vargas Hospital (HGV) is conducting a nationwide initiative on Saturday to provide preventive health exams and surgeries for women.

Mar 20 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Initiative by the Greens: Islamic Holidays - Why Not?

The German Greens are advocating for legal assurances to allow Muslims time off for Islamic holidays, suggesting that such measures should be supported by Christians as well.

Mar 20 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Covered grandstand of the Sebastião Camanducci Stadium receives 800 new seats

The Sebastião Camanducci Stadium in Brazil has received 800 new seats as part of a modernization initiative by the municipal Sports Department.

Mar 20 • 14:52 UTC

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