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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Hospitals want to produce radioactive drugs, but need a change in law

Hospitals in Czechia are seeking permission to produce their own radioactive medicines, requiring legislative amendments to proceed.

Mar 2 • 06:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Venice Commission on the neo-judge law: the direction of changes is good, but the project requires corrections

The Venice Commission generally supports the draft law concerning neo-judges but suggests significant amendments.

Mar 2 • 06:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Require Politicians to Declare All Held Shares and Valid Transactions

A Lithuanian politician has proposed amendments to the Law on the Coordination of Public and Private Interests aiming to broaden the scope of declarations required from politicians to prevent conflicts of interest.

Mar 1 • 11:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Arkadiusz Myrcha: The amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure does not hurt the services

The Polish parliament has approved amendments to the criminal procedure code, which include significant changes to detention laws and the rights of suspects, despite opposition from some prosecutors.

Feb 28 • 14:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VARAM does not approve the draft law on 'Gors'

Latvia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development has not approved the draft law governing the management of the Latgale Embassy 'Gors', suggesting amendments for flexibility in founding additional members.

Feb 27 • 10:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"There will be more protection": J. Olekas spoke about the amendments to the LRT law

Seimas Chairman Juozas Olekas discussed proposed amendments to the LRT law aimed at enhancing protections for journalists in Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 16:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Last-Minute Amendment of the Misapplication of Law Crime, Legislative Completeness of Reform Process Must Be Enhanced

The South Korean National Assembly passed a bill establishing a crime for the misapplication of law after last-minute amendments were made to address concerns from civil society and political circles.

Feb 26 • 14:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Concerns Over Increased Carbon Emissions from Expansion of Dawn Deliveries Amidst Amendments to Distribution Law

There are rising concerns regarding the increased carbon emissions associated with the expansion of dawn delivery services in South Korea, as discussions around relaxing regulations in the distribution industry gain momentum.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

NKVC Proposed to Take Over Management of Food Reserve Stocks

The proposed amendments to the State Reserve Law aim to transfer the management of food reserves to NKVC, increasing efficiency and responsiveness during crises.

Feb 26 • 08:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

National Defense Training Will Also Be Available to Distance Learning Students

Latvia's Saeima has approved amendments to the National Defense Training and Youth Guard law, extending the program's availability to all high school students, including those in distance learning programs, starting next school year.

Feb 26 • 08:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Aleknavičienė: I think the proposed amendments to the LRT Law are certainly better at this time

Minister V. Aleknavičienė expressed that the current proposed amendments to the LRT Law are an improvement, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of various specialists.

Feb 26 • 06:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Corporate Governance Forum Urges LG Chem, Hanwha, and Hyundai Motor to Sell Shares of Korea Zinc

The Korean Corporate Governance Forum has urged LG Chem, Hanwha, and Hyundai Motor to sell their shares in Korea Zinc, calling for compliance with the recent corporate law amendments aimed at preventing shareholder rights violations.

Feb 26 • 05:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Remote trials not only at the request of the prosecutor. The bill is nearing completion

Poland is considering amendments to legal procedures that would expand the possibility of remote participation in criminal trials, currently limited mainly to prosecutors and specific cases.

Feb 26 • 03:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA Briefly: Amendments to the LRT Law Will Be Presented As Soon As Possible, Fighting Fraud with LB Proposing to Tighten Payment Operations

Lithuania's parliament aims to expedite the presentation of amendments to the LRT law while the central bank proposes tighter regulations on payment operations to combat financial fraud.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Riigikogu changed the procedure for presidential elections

The Riigikogu has adopted amendments to the presidential election law, although some MPs believe these changes are merely cosmetic.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Debate on Amendment to the Crime of Distortion of Law... Decision Made by Raise of Hands in Party Assembly

The Democratic Party of Korea debated amendments to a bill regarding the distortion of law, leading to a decision through a hand vote amid concerns over potential unconstitutional implications.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Riigikogu approved amendments to the presidential election law

The Riigikogu of Estonia has passed amendments to the presidential election law to simplify the nomination process and enhance public involvement.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF targets former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and son in operation over suspected embezzlement of amendments

The Federal Police of Brazil has launched an operation targeting former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his son, Fernando Coelho Filho, over alleged embezzlement of funds and fraudulent contracts.

Feb 25 • 11:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Jurkynas: LRT amendments still need to be discussed within the Council

M. Jurkynas expressed the need for internal discussions within the LRT Council regarding proposed amendments to the LRT law following a meeting with the Chairman of the Seimas.

Feb 25 • 10:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Speaker of the Seimas promises that the latest LRT law amendments will not be discussed in haste

The Speaker of the Seimas assures that discussions regarding the latest amendments to the LRT law will not be rushed, advocating for thorough consideration instead.

Feb 25 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas: I hope that today we will register the amendments to the LRT law project

The Speaker of the Seimas expressed hope that a project for amendments to the LRT law will be officially submitted for consideration this Wednesday.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The bluff of the criminal shield, even Tajani admits: 'It doesn’t exist'

The article discusses the recent approval and subsequent amendments to Italy's security decree, particularly focusing on the controversial 'criminal shield' for law enforcement and its implications for citizens.

Feb 24 • 23:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Draft of Amendments to the Assisted Reproductive Technology Law Registered in the Seimas

A legislative proposal has been introduced in Lithuania's parliament to regulate assisted reproductive technologies under specific medical conditions.

Feb 24 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LSDP leader on the bill prepared by the LRT working group: it was meaningful

The leader of the LSDP emphasized the importance and meaningfulness of the working group’s efforts in drafting amendments to the law governing public broadcasting in Lithuania.

Feb 24 • 06:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bpm, new rules approved but the board list is uncertain

Banco Bpm's shareholders assembly approved statutory amendments aligned with the new Capital Law, though uncertainties remain regarding the board of directors list.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Committee amends Liberal clause in budget bill that critics say ‘dynamites the rule of law’

The Canadian finance committee has passed Conservative amendments to a budget bill, addressing concerns about a clause that allows cabinet ministers to exempt entities from federal laws for up to three years.

Feb 23 • 22:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KUKU › Peterkop: I hope and ask politicians for a sense of responsibility with the crisis law

The civil crisis and defense law proposal has stalled in the Estonian parliament following its first reading due to amendments and disputes related to them.

Feb 23 • 12:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas on the prepared amendments to the LRT law: this is a step forward

J. Olekas believes that the proposed amendments to the LRT law signify progress, with further discussions needed at the European level regarding public media funding and oversight.

Feb 23 • 10:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Kuwait amends compulsory military service law for its citizens

Kuwait's army has announced amendments to its compulsory military service law, aiming to address shortcomings observed during its implementation.

Feb 23 • 09:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

WATCH ⟩ After years of discussions, the Saeima hastily amends the law to protect families from property loss

The Saeima of Latvia has fast-tracked amendments to property laws in response to cases like that of the Stankeviču family, who face losing their home purchased from a fraudster.

Feb 22 • 19:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ministry: Donkeys must have a companion by law

The Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is proposing amendments to laws ensuring social interaction for donkeys, requiring them to have a companion due to their low market availability.

Feb 21 • 19:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

With amendments to the Criminal Law, they want to strengthen responsibility for crimes committed with balloons and drones

The Latvian Ministry of the Interior has proposed amendments to the Criminal Law to increase penalties for crimes committed using air balloons and drones.

Feb 21 • 09:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Local authorities plan to be given rights to combat noise in entertainment venues

Latvian local authorities may gain new powers to regulate nighttime noise from entertainment venues through amendments to the Pollution Law.

Feb 21 • 08:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Milei's Labor Reform 2026: All the Keys to the Law After Changes in the House of Representatives and Senate

The Argentine House of Representatives approved Javier Milei's labor reform bill, which will return to the Senate for final approval due to amendments made during the legislative process.

Feb 20 • 14:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Sinkevičius: Democrats will not withdraw from the working group preparing amendments to the LRT law

V. Sinkevičius confirmed that the Democrats will continue participating in a legislative working group focused on amending the LRT law, despite acknowledging their lack of majority support and internal tensions regarding differing opinions.

Feb 20 • 07:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is it due to women's lack of 'effort'? [Wise Journalist Life]

The South Korean National Assembly has passed amendments to the school meal law, legally defining school meal workers and addressing their health and safety measures, while a survey reveals a stark contrast in gender wage perception between young men and women.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is the president preparing to veto the KRS law? Here are the provisions that were included in it

The Polish government is facing potential presidential veto regarding the newly passed amendments to the KRS law, which aim to reform judicial appointments and ensure greater independence from political interference.

Feb 19 • 14:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Law Students as Judges' Assistants? The Senate Amends the Law

The Polish Senate has approved amendments allowing law students to serve as junior assistants to judges after their third year of studies.

Feb 19 • 13:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The next step towards a fully automated debt collection application process

The Latvian Saeima supported amendments to the Civil Procedure Law to implement a fully automated debt enforcement application process in the court information system.

Feb 19 • 13:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Raising the Youth Age Threshold to 30 Years

Latvia's parliament has approved amendments to the Youth Law, extending the definition of youth from 25 to 30 years old and enhancing local government responsibilities for youth work.

Feb 19 • 12:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Saeima adopts several amendments to the Higher Education Law

The Saeima has approved amendments aimed at improving higher education programs in Latvia, allowing for more practical-based learning in doctoral programs and broadening eligibility for student loans.

Feb 19 • 11:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Restrictions on distance learning will start from the 2027/2028 school year

Latvia's Saeima has approved amendments to the Education Law that will gradually limit distance learning starting from the 2027/2028 school year.

Feb 19 • 10:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANALYSIS ⟩ Hanno Pevkur will have to argue again with the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu

Minister Hanno Pevkur faces a division within his coalition in the Riigikogu National Defence Committee regarding amendments to the crisis law.

Feb 18 • 18:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The coalition seeks a compromise regarding the adoption of the civil crisis and national defense law

Coalition parties in Estonia are negotiating compromises over civil crisis and national defense legislation, facing disputes over amendments added by military-background lawmakers.

Feb 18 • 16:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Amendments put a complete stop to the civil crisis and national defense law proposal

Amendments to the civil crisis and national defense law proposal have created significant obstacles to its passage in Estonia.

Feb 18 • 14:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Saeima Commission Delays Consideration of Controversial Labor Law Amendments

The Latvian Saeima's Social and Labor Affairs Committee has delayed discussions on the most controversial proposals related to amendments to the Labor Law until March.

Feb 18 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What is happening in Latvia? – on the reform of the public procurement system

The Latvian Parliament is expected to discuss necessary amendments to the Public Procurement Law reforms next week, with a debate scheduled for February 18th.

Feb 18 • 10:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Georgia plans to introduce criminal liability for calls to disobey the government

Georgia is proposing amendments to its criminal code to penalize citizens for public calls to disobey the government and breach the law.

Feb 18 • 03:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 17, 2026 (positions 174-180)

This article details several laws passed in Poland concerning traffic regulations, the establishment of War Invalids Day, changes to the electoral code, restrictions on public officials' business activities, and amendments to commercial company law.

Feb 17 • 17:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Allowing evidence from phone taps in investigations - amendments to the law being prepared in the Saeima

Latvia's Saeima is preparing legal amendments to permit the use of evidence obtained from phone taps in investigations, which has raised concerns over privacy and ethical implications.

Feb 17 • 16:31 UTC

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