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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Teachers' union complains to labor inspectorate about violations in the employment of kindergarten staff

The teachers' union in Latvia has raised concerns about violations in the employment and responsibilities of kindergarten aides, indicating that many perform pedagogical duties alone, which contravenes existing regulations.

Mar 1 • 08:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The mayor of the capital requests answers from the Construction Inspectorate regarding the unreduced Moscow houses, searching for other ways

The mayor of Vilnius is seeking information from the Construction Inspectorate about the prolonged demolition procedures for the Moscow House, expressing concern from residents frustrated by the building's continued presence.

Feb 28 • 07:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The victim of the explosion in Dubrovina park has not experienced incapacity to work

The Latvian State Labor Inspectorate announced that it will not investigate the explosion incident in Daugavpils' Dubrovina park due to the victim not experiencing any incapacity to work.

Feb 27 • 07:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The State Labor Inspectorate Will Not Investigate the Incident at the 'Eternal Fire' in Daugavpils

The State Labor Inspectorate will not conduct an investigation into a workplace incident at the Dubrovina Park in Daugavpils following an explosion, as the injured individual did not experience incapacity for work.

Feb 27 • 07:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Attempts to declare income ended in failure: VMI explained why this happened

Many Lithuanians experienced technical difficulties while attempting to declare their income electronically to the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI), leading to frustration and inquiries about system failures.

Feb 26 • 17:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than 50 weapons disappear from police station in Greater São Paulo; Civil Police Inspectorate investigates disappearance

Over 50 firearms have vanished from the Itapecerica da Serra police station in Greater São Paulo, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police Inspectorate.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After inspecting the president's house fence, construction inspectors found no violations

Lithuanian construction inspectors reported no violations regarding the fence around the president's residence, stating it was not illegally installed on public land.

Feb 25 • 13:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

39 HVB homes have been shut down - serious deficiencies

A report indicates that 39 group homes for children and youth in Sweden have been shut down due to serious deficiencies, as identified by the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate.

Feb 25 • 11:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Construction inspectors arrived at Gitanas Nausėda's house to conduct an inspection regarding the fence

Construction inspectors have arrived at the residence of Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to inspect a fence that is being partially demolished before their visit.

Feb 25 • 08:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

AKI raised awareness of the shortcomings of the construction register two years ago

The Data Protection Inspectorate has pointed out the shortcomings in the construction register to the Ministry of Climate, emphasizing the need for restricted access to certain information.

Feb 25 • 07:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Midwife criticized after home births

A midwife in Skåne is facing criticism for inadequately informing patients about the risks associated with home births.

Feb 25 • 07:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Data Protection Inspectorate drew attention to the shortcomings of the building register two years ago

The Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate highlighted issues with the building register's data access two years ago, emphasizing the potential risk of sensitive information being public.

Feb 25 • 04:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: G. Nausėda's fence demolished faster than inspectors arrived

There are allegations that part of the fence on President G. Nausėda's property was demolished before inspectors arrived to assess the situation after a complaint was filed last year.

Feb 24 • 14:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Demolition of the fence surrounding the president's house begins without waiting for the Construction Inspectorate's visit

The demolition of a fence around the president's estate in Lithuania started before an inspection that was scheduled by the Construction Inspectorate.

Feb 24 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VDI warns: clearing snow from roofs and removing icicles are among the most dangerous winter jobs

The State Labour Inspectorate of Lithuania warns that clearing snow from roofs and removing icicles poses significant risks due to the potential for falls and hazardous working conditions.

Feb 24 • 07:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PIP Reform: A Strong, Unified Voice from Trade Unions and Employers

The article discusses the collaboration between trade unions and employers in advocating for reforms within the Polish National Labor Inspectorate (PIP).

Feb 23 • 17:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rotten compromise, or PIP 2.0 reform

Experts suggest that there is still time for the Polish government to reconsider its approach to labor reforms involving the State Labor Inspectorate.

Feb 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Energy Powder Being Snorted Becomes Increasingly Popular Among Youth: Hrstić Announces Possible Ban

Health Minister Irena Hrstić has announced potential regulations concerning Sniffit, an energy powder that is gaining popularity among young people in Croatia for snorting, prompting a review by the State Inspectorate.

Feb 20 • 13:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Advises not to submit declarations to the VMI yet: said when it would be smartest to do so

Officials advise residents not to submit their income declarations to the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) yet due to incomplete data submissions by many parties.

Feb 20 • 08:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Schools that have been reported - in your municipality

Aftonbladet reports on complaints about schools in Sweden that have been submitted to the Schools Inspectorate between 2022 and 2025, highlighting the number of inspections initiated at each school.

Feb 20 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The salary dispute of a small school reached the labor inspectorate

Teachers at Võhma School, which underwent a leadership change last year, have asked the local council's audit committee to evaluate the legality of the new management's actions and work organization.

Feb 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Data Protection Inspectorate fined Biržai Hospital 6,000 euros for improper video surveillance

The Data Protection Inspectorate has fined Biržai Hospital 6,000 euros for violations of data processing regulations related to video surveillance.

Feb 18 • 15:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: IGG Launches New Five-Year Strategy to Fight Corruption

The Inspectorate of Government in Uganda has launched a five-year strategic plan focused on strengthening anti-corruption measures in government operations.

Feb 18 • 14:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Mixing of medications and child's death: Health Inspectorate prepares a decision on the incident

The Health Inspectorate of Latvia is preparing a decision regarding an administrative violation following the death of a child last November due to medication mixing at a pediatric hospital.

Feb 18 • 10:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance is looking for a new head of the State Tax Inspectorate

The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance is seeking a new leader for the State Tax Inspectorate, emphasizing the need for strong leadership to combat the shadow economy.

Feb 18 • 09:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Controversial PIP Act Adopted by the Government. Employers Criticize the Decision

A new law concerning the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) in Poland has been adopted despite objections from the business community, which claims insufficient time for feedback.

Feb 18 • 09:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Interview Experience Surprises Labor Inspectorate: Several Demands Are Not in Compliance with the Law

A young man's unsettling experience during a job interview at a logistics company in Estonia has raised questions regarding labor laws and practices.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rejecting the crematorium's demands for a license review

The Environmental and Natural Resource Committee has rejected the Reykjavik Health Inspectorate's decision to review a crematorium's operating license due to pollution concerns.

Feb 17 • 19:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Will there be an effective fight against junk contracts? PIP reform goes to the Sejm

The Polish government has approved a reform of the National Labor Inspectorate aimed at combating 'junk contracts,' which will now be presented in the Sejm for further legislative action.

Feb 17 • 15:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Government in favor of reform and strengthening of the National Labor Inspectorate

The Polish government supports reforming and strengthening the National Labor Inspectorate.

Feb 17 • 15:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Revolution in the National Labor Inspectorate: New Law and an Avalanche of Complaints

The chief labor inspector discussed the new law aimed at simplifying the labor inspection process, which includes a revised checklist and a need for more inspectors due to the surge in complaints.

Feb 16 • 11:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Health Inspectorate will assess the quality of the work of traumatologists at Jēkabpils Hospital

The Health Inspectorate is set to evaluate the work quality of traumatologists at Jēkabpils Hospital following several cases needing intervention.

Feb 13 • 12:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VMI Adjusts Income Declaration Date: Everything You Need to Know

The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) has adjusted the deadline for income declarations to February 17, considering the regular deadline falls on a non-working day.

Feb 13 • 11:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paulina Szewioła: Reform in draft version. Which one?

The article discusses the recent updates to the reform of the Labor Inspectorate in Poland, highlighting concerns from employer organizations regarding legal certainty and business stability.

Feb 12 • 03:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VMI operations disrupted: they say the problem is already being fixed

The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate reported service disruptions in their 'My VMI' system on February 10, which they are currently addressing to minimize inconvenience to residents.

Feb 10 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the scandal regarding the sale of confiscated cars - VMI has launched another investigation

Following a scandal about the sale of confiscated vehicles, the Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) has initiated a new investigation related to data security breaches.

Feb 10 • 13:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Surprising move by Dino regarding inspections in stores. PIP confirms irregularities

A recent modification of powers by Dino's management has obstructed the completion of inspections from the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP), leading to administrative delays.

Feb 10 • 11:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Staff slapped elderly – home reported

The municipality of Jönköping has reported itself to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate after discovering serious shortcomings in an elderly care home where a staff member slapped an elderly person.

Feb 10 • 08:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Storm around Dino stores. The chain remains silent

Dino stores in Poland are facing allegations regarding worker rights violations, particularly concerning low temperatures in stores, prompting investigations by the National Labor Inspectorate.

Feb 9 • 20:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA Briefly: STT Raids in S. Skvernelis' and K. Starkevičius' Offices and the Annual Synchronization

The Special Investigation Service (STT) carried out searches at the offices of Lithuanian politicians Saulius Skvernelis and Kazys Starkevičius amid an investigation into potential corruption in the State Plant Production Inspectorate.

Feb 9 • 16:44 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

58 doctors and 61 nurses had their authorizations revoked in 2025

A total of 58 doctors and 61 nurses had their medical authorizations revoked in Norway in 2025 due to unfitness to practice, according to a report from the Health Inspectorate.

Feb 9 • 08:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Labor inspectorate found no violations in national broadcaster

The Labor Inspectorate conducted a thorough investigation and concluded that there were no signs of illegal or undeclared work by the national broadcaster, LRT, following the review of documents and data collected during the inspection.

Feb 7 • 05:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What next with PIP? The race against time and the European Commission is ongoing

Following coalition misunderstandings regarding the final shape of the State Labor Inspectorate reform, the development of a new version of the law has accelerated.

Feb 6 • 18:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Data State Inspectorate: Protection mechanisms available to residents in the Epstein case

The Data State Inspectorate advises residents on available privacy protections regarding the public disclosure of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though it lacks jurisdiction over US actions.

Feb 6 • 14:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Supervision suspects violations at DSB: Every other employee has stress symptoms

Approximately 100 employees at DSB are currently working under potentially illegal working conditions, with around half showing symptoms of stress, according to a report by the Labour Inspectorate following an unannounced visit.

Feb 6 • 12:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Whistleblower reports possible labor law violations at the Music Academy

A whistleblower has reported potential labor law violations at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, prompting an investigation by the State Labor Inspectorate.

Feb 6 • 08:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Store Collapse in Pastende: The State Labor Inspectorate Will Oversee the Investigation

The State Labor Inspectorate will oversee the investigation into the store collapse incident in Pastende, reported by the head inspector of the regional office.

Feb 6 • 07:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Revenue Service Sends a Message Regarding 'Nemuno Aušra' Car Rentals

The Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate is conducting risk assessments on taxpayers related to issues raised about car rentals.

Feb 5 • 10:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Recalled product: Check if you have it at home

The state inspectorate has announced a recall of semi-durable sausage due to potential gluten allergen content, although non-sensitive individuals can still consume it.

Feb 4 • 18:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Corregedoria opens investigation against police suspected of assaulting youths after chase in RO; see VIDEO

The Military Police General Inspectorate of Rondônia has opened an investigation into police conduct after a video surfaced showing officers assaulting two youths with punches and kicks following a chase.

Feb 3 • 21:59 UTC

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