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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IN MEMORIAM: As an inspiring figure, Urmas Volens cared for the future of lawyers

Urmas Volens, who significantly contributed to the development of legal frameworks in Estonia, passed away on December 24, 1976.

Feb 27 • 17:00 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VARAM does not agree with the draft law on 'Gora'

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of Latvia raises concerns about ambiguous wording in a draft law regarding the 'Gors' foundation.

Feb 27 • 09:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

MMR is working on a response to the European Commission's letter regarding Babiš's conflict of interest

The Czech Ministry of Regional Development (MMR) is preparing a reply to a letter from the European Commission concerning allegations of conflict of interest involving ex-Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Feb 26 • 15:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

15,000 Won Basic Income for Rural Areas, First Payment Today

The Korean Ministry of Agriculture announces the first payment of 15,000 Won basic income to residents of rural areas as part of a pilot program aimed at revitalizing these communities.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"Great Lies".. Iran Rejects Trump's Accusations Regarding Its Nuclear and Missile Program

Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected U.S. accusations regarding its nuclear program as "great lies," following President Trump's claims that Tehran is developing missiles capable of striking the U.S.

Feb 25 • 05:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New global tariff by Trump affects a quarter of Brazilian exports to the US, says government

The new global tariffs implemented by the Trump administration impact approximately 25% of Brazilian exports to the United States, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, and Trade.

Feb 24 • 21:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants; expenses effectively funneled back from training institutions

Reports reveal a nationwide fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants managed by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Feb 24 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Concealment of data in the building register may be contrary to the law

The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Land and Spatial Development's decision to restrict public access to certain building register documents due to privacy concerns may be unlawful according to local authorities and legal experts.

Feb 23 • 08:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N’Assembly decries ‘poor funding’ of livestock ministry

The National Assembly of Nigeria expressed concerns over inadequate funding for the Ministry of Livestock Development, highlighting issues with the government's commitment to the livestock sector.

Feb 21 • 00:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

National Assembly criticizes Federal Government over poor funding of livestock ministry

The National Assembly of Nigeria has criticized the Federal Government for inadequate funding of the Ministry of Livestock Development, highlighting concerns over the high rate of meat imports despite local production capacity.

Feb 20 • 20:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Migration as an expression of human freedom is important for economic development, states the ministry

Migration is highlighted as a vital aspect for economic development and human rights by Latvian officials at a conference focused on EU migration.

Feb 20 • 17:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Extension for the renewal of registration in the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Traders Register

The deadline for renewing registration in the 'Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Traders Register' has been extended until February 27, as announced by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food.

Feb 20 • 14:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MIDR recognizes the emergency situation of the municipality of Óbidos due to heavy rains

The Brazilian Ministry of Integration and Regional Development has recognized the emergency status of Óbidos due to severe rains, allowing the city to access federal resources for disaster relief.

Feb 19 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MT registered more than 100 reports of child labor in 2025

Brazil's Labor Public Ministry has initiated 111 procedures concerning child labor in Mato Grosso in 2025, amid troubling statistics showing about 1.6 million children and adolescents affected by child labor in the country.

Feb 19 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bolsa Família: Piracicaba surpasses 12 thousand families in February after 6 months below the threshold

The number of families in Piracicaba, Brazil receiving Bolsa Família support has surpassed 12,000 for the first time in six months, according to the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Kondratovičius on the joint initiative of the Ministry of Regional Development and the Ministry of the Interior: we have submitted a proposal

V. Kondratovičius announces the submission of proposals to improve regional policy in Lithuania, focusing on financial program administration and strategy development.

Feb 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Applications open for SUS Experiences in Abaré in May; see how to participate

The Brazilian health ministry is inviting applications for the 'National Program of Experiences in SUS' to promote unique health experiences, focusing on the challenges of access to health in the Amazon region.

Feb 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sharp criticism: millions of euros for the innovation lab, but where are the results?

The Accelerate Estonia innovation lab, funded for six years by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, has drawn millions from the state budget without evident outcomes in terms of economic success and innovation, according to business owners.

Feb 17 • 08:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

"Digital Barrier" for Children? The Head of the Ministry of Education Reveals the Scale of the Problem

Barbara Nowacka reported that approximately 1.5 million children aged 7-13 use applications that contain inappropriate content affecting their development, sparking a call for educational and legal reforms in Poland.

Feb 17 • 07:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The small energy strategy will reach the government in March. The dispute between ministries continues

The ongoing development of Poland's National Energy and Climate Plan faces delays due to disagreements between the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Climate.

Feb 16 • 12:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

County Electric Buses

This year, the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure has allocated 1.235 billion PLN for funding bus lines launched by local governments, an increase compared to last year.

Feb 16 • 10:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Health is evaluating the state's participation in the management of Vidzeme Hospital

The Latvian Ministry of Health is exploring closer collaboration and potential state involvement in the management of Vidzeme Hospital to strengthen regional healthcare services.

Feb 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

National Interprofessional Organization of Greek Rice: The difficult situation tends to lead the sector into economic deadlock

A meeting was held between Greece's Ministry of Rural Development and Foods and the National Interprofessional Organization of Greek Rice to discuss the sector's economic challenges.

Feb 13 • 13:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Krauklis: The new funding model will ensure better service availability

The new municipal financial equalization model proposed by Latvia's Ministry of Finance is expected to slow down the disparity between wealthy and impoverished municipalities, according to Vents Armands Krauklis.

Feb 13 • 10:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPB contests in STF the request from the City Hall of João Pessoa to relax the Gabarito Law

The Public Ministry of Paraíba (MPPB) has contested the City Hall of João Pessoa's request to suspend a court ruling that declared a portion of the land use law unconstitutional, which allowed taller buildings along the city's coastline.

Feb 12 • 12:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Sheep and Goat Pox: Over 2,500 farms have been affected in the country by the disease

Sheep and goat pox has significantly impacted over 2,500 farms in Greece, resulting in nearly 477,000 animal deaths as reported by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food.

Feb 12 • 10:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VK: Electric buses purchased ineffectively; VARAM points out specific requirements

The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) responds to criticism regarding the ineffective decentralization of electric bus purchases by emphasizing the need to consider specific local requirements in procurement.

Feb 12 • 06:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Are Generic Drugs Cut to Create New Drugs? … It’s a Misdiagnosis

The ongoing debate surrounding the Ministry of Health and Welfare's proposal to lower the prices of generic drugs in South Korea has raised concerns about its implications for new drug development and the pharmaceutical industry.

Feb 11 • 23:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Respect me, Natasha walks out of Senate budget session

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan walked out of a Senate budget session after a confrontation with Senator Patrick Ndubueze during a budget defence for the Ministry of Steel.

Feb 11 • 23:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Two ministries will have to develop a bill to ensure state participation in the concert hall 'Gors'

The Latvian Culture Ministry and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development have been tasked by the Cabinet to draft a bill regarding state ownership in the 'Gors' concert hall in Rēzekne.

Feb 10 • 15:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

GEMI: A sample inspection team for ensuring compliance with sanction procedures

A new sample inspection team will be established to ensure the proper enforcement of fines among businesses unregistered with the General Commercial Registry in Greece.

Feb 10 • 14:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rēzekne Municipality: A Contract for Predictable State Financing is Necessary for the Operation of 'Gora'

Rēzekne Municipality is planning to propose a delegation agreement with the Ministry of Culture to ensure stable state funding for the concert hall 'Gors' and promote cultural development in the region.

Feb 9 • 10:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Re:Check: Is the Prime Minister Accurate in Figures on Foreign Investments?

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa's claim about foreign investment growth for 2025 has been disputed by data from the Investment and Development Agency and the Ministry of Economics.

Feb 9 • 04:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Regional Investment Promotion Subsidy Limit Raised to 30 Billion Won

The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has announced an increase in the subsidy limit for attracting regional investments from 20 billion to 30 billion won per company, effective from October 10.

Feb 9 • 02:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un's Visit to the Ministry of Defense Celebrating 'Military Day': A Year of Greater Roles for the Military Ahead

Kim Jong-un emphasized the increasing importance of the military during his visit to the Ministry of Defense on Military Day, marking the 78th anniversary of the Korean People's Army.

Feb 9 • 00:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification on February 9

The South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety is organizing a competition for innovative scenarios and development methods for AI-based civil service, running from February 9 to March 6.

Feb 8 • 09:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Billionaire Sehnal will have 90 days to remove the hotel in Letňany. Then the Ministry of Finance will intervene.

Billionaire Sehnal has been given 90 days to proceed with the demolition of a hotel in Letňany, after which the Ministry of Finance will step in.

Feb 8 • 07:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Housing ministry plans N1.433bn allowance, social spending for 2026

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Nigeria plans to allocate N1.433 billion for allowances and social spending in 2026, as part of a budget increase aimed at enhancing housing delivery and infrastructure.

Feb 8 • 00:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Ministry of the Interior Plans to Take Over Regional Development: Explained How It Will Work

The Lithuanian Ministry of the Interior aims to centralize regional development management under its authority to streamline decision-making and funding processes.

Feb 7 • 11:38 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE and Sener will promote electric projects under new mixed developments

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and the Ministry of Energy (Sener) have approved new electric projects under mixed development schemes, with registration open from February 9 to February 20 and project submission due by March 13.

Feb 6 • 22:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CFE and Sener promote Mixed Development Schemes to strengthen the country's energy security

The Ministry of Energy (Sener) and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) held an informational session to present Mixed Development Schemes aimed at enhancing energy security through strategic electric generation projects.

Feb 6 • 21:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Ministry of Agriculture approves the new board of 'Latvijas Valsts meži'

The Ministry of Agriculture has appointed a new board for 'Latvijas Valsts meži,' focusing on corporate governance, strategy development, and management, while a search for a third board member with expertise in forestry and environmental protection is ongoing.

Feb 6 • 14:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development proposes that the state take over 51% of the ownership rights of the concert hall 'Gors'

The Ministry proposes that the state acquire 51% ownership of the concert hall 'Gors' in the Latgale region, while the local municipality retains 49%.

Feb 6 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sheep Pox: 97 Military Veterinarians Join the Front Line Against the Zoonotic Disease

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is deploying 97 military veterinarians across the country's regional units to enhance the fight against sheep pox, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Defense and other relevant ministries.

Feb 6 • 13:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development proposes that the state take over 51% of the ownership of the concert hall 'Gors', leaving 49% to Rēzekne

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development proposes that the state should take over 51% ownership of the 'Gors' concert hall while allowing Rēzekne to retain 49%, aiming for better control of cultural policy in Latgale.

Feb 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Anna Stratinaki: Resigns from the Independent Authority for Market Control

Anna Stratinaki has resigned from her position in the Independent Authority for Market Control for health-related family reasons, as confirmed by the Ministry of Development.

Feb 6 • 10:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG supplies Ekiti with 80,500 doses of livestock vaccines

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has supplied 80,500 doses of vaccines to Ekiti State for the prevention of transboundary animal diseases.

Feb 6 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil has a trade surplus of US$ 4.3 billion in January with a decline in imports

Brazil's trade balance recorded a surplus of US$ 4.343 billion in January, an 85.8% increase compared to the same month in 2025, due to a sharper decline in imports than in exports, as reported by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services.

Feb 5 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elizabeth Teixeira Settlement is delivered in PB and ends land conflict that lasted more than 60 years

The Elizabeth Teixeira Agroextractivist Settlement in Paraíba is officially delivered by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture, marking the end of a historical land dispute that lasted over 60 years.

Feb 5 • 16:05 UTC

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