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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

200-megawatt photovoltaic plant in Santa Elena gets the green light for construction

The environmental impact study and management plan for a 200 MW photovoltaic plant in Santa Elena, Ecuador, has been approved by the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

Mar 5 • 19:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Slovnaft Incinerator is Significantly Closer to Construction. Meanwhile, Taraba's Ministry Allowed Record Import of Waste from Abroad

Slovnaft's plan to build the largest waste incineration plant in Slovakia is moving forward with a favorable recommendation from the Ministry of the Environment, despite concerns over increased waste importation.

Mar 5 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government extends validity of the 1st edition of the CNU and expands deadline for calling approved candidates

The Brazilian government has extended the validity of the first edition of the Unified National Competition (CNU) by an additional year, allowing more time for calling approved candidates for federal public service positions.

Mar 5 • 12:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Popovienė on the proposal to temporarily entrust the management of Alytus gymnasium to the Ministry of Education: we really cannot do that

Lithuania's Minister of Education, R. Popovienė, strongly opposes a proposal to temporarily transfer the management of Alytus gymnasium to the Ministry, citing legal constraints and the responsibilities of local self-government.

Mar 5 • 06:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Industry, Checking Stockpiled Oil and Supply Chains in Response to the Middle East Crisis

In response to growing economic concerns due to the shifting dynamics in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran, the South Korean government has elevated its emergency response organization and initiated a crisis management system.

Mar 3 • 09:21 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Many Norwegians are stuck abroad: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sets up crisis management

Thousands of Norwegians are stranded abroad due to flight cancellations amid escalating tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel, prompting the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish a crisis management team.

Mar 1 • 11:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF demands measures against fires in railway stretches that pass through 30 cities in SP

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has recommended that railway concessionaires enhance vegetation control and remove biomass along railways in São Paulo to prevent fires.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of SMEs and Startups activates support system for damages caused by Iran airstrikes

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups in South Korea has set up a system to record damages to small businesses from Iran airstrikes, while offering tailored support like export vouchers and emergency management funds.

Mar 1 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: On alert for developments in the Middle East – Crisis Management Unit activated

The Greek government is closely monitoring developments in Iran and the wider Middle East, activating a Crisis Management Unit for consular support to citizens in need.

Feb 28 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: On alert after the war in Iran – Support for the USA, goal is stability

The Greek government is on high alert following the US-Israel strikes in Iran, focusing on crisis management and stability in the region.

Feb 28 • 11:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rēzekne City Council Dissatisfied with Ministry of Culture's Proposed Law on 'Gors' Management

The Rēzekne City Council has criticized the Ministry of Culture's proposed law regarding the management of the 'Gors' concert hall.

Feb 27 • 18:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture/ Supreme Audit Office is Failing in Its Management Role, Not Just Concerning Šimkovićová

The Slovak Ministry of Culture has been criticized for its inefficient management of large projects, according to a report by the Supreme Audit Office.

Feb 27 • 15:08 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Land Reform to Address Structural Failures

Botswana's Ministry of Lands and Agriculture plans a comprehensive land reform to enhance the economic viability of land management practices.

Feb 24 • 14:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Launch of the Labor-Management Council... "It will be a first step for cooperation"

The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Employers Federation launched a labor-management council aimed at fostering communication on key labor policies.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lands Ministry Launches Major Land Ownership Audit to Tackle Disputes, Illegal Sales and Boost Public Revenue

The Malawi Ministry of Lands has initiated a comprehensive land ownership audit to address disputes, illegal sales, and improve public revenue.

Feb 23 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN is the 2nd most indebted state in the country and exceeds personnel spending limit, says Ministry of Finance

Rio Grande do Norte has become the second-most indebted state in Brazil, surpassing the legal limit for personnel expenditures.

Feb 23 • 14:53 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Foreign Ministry asks for more time to respond about the Epstein case

Norway's Foreign Ministry has requested an extension to respond to the Parliament's 30 questions regarding the management of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Feb 23 • 12:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Selecting Companies to Become ‘Leading Circular Economy Models’ Minimizing Resource Consumption

The Korean Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment is recruiting companies that heavily generate waste to support the transition to a circular economy.

Feb 22 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Classification lists of the CNU are released this Friday (20)

The Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services released the classification lists for the Unified National Contest (CNU) in Brazil, detailing the initial selection and upcoming confirmation steps for candidates.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Two Schools, including Tokyo Welfare University, Designated as 'Improvement Guidance Schools' for International Student Management by the Ministry of Education

The Japanese Ministry of Education has designated Tokyo Welfare University and Nagoya Management Short-term University as 'Improvement Guidance Schools' for their inadequate management of international students, following a significant number of withdrawals.

Feb 19 • 10:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of National Defense Entrusts General Personnel Affairs to Civil Servants, Strengthening Civilian Control

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has decided to assign the role of managing general personnel affairs to regular civil servants, marking a move towards strengthening civilian control following historical military governance.

Feb 18 • 07:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Marx Arriaga denies 'moches' during his management at SEP: 'It's a lie, I did absolutely nothing'

Ex-official Marx Arriaga Navarro denies allegations of corruption during his tenure at Mexico's Ministry of Education.

Feb 18 • 00:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Defense to Assign 'Generals' Personnel Management Responsibilities to Civil Servants

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has decided to transfer responsibilities for personnel management of generals, traditionally held by Army Academy graduates, to civil servants.

Feb 17 • 01:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Segura EP in the hands of the Ministry of the Interior

The Ecuadorian Ministry of the Interior has intervened the public company Segura EP, which is responsible for risk management and security control in Guayaquil, amid a corruption investigation related to the detained mayor, Aquiles Alvarez.

Feb 16 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Association says there are not enough scientific researchers in Tarcísio's management

The Association of Scientific Researchers (APqC) claims that the Ministry of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics in São Paulo has significantly fewer researchers than needed, impacting environmental research and preparedness.

Feb 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPTO investigates the application of resources from Igeprev in funds linked to Banco Master

The Tocantins Public Ministry has opened an investigation into the management of Igeprev's pension funds, focusing on potential high-risk investments connected to Banco Master.

Feb 15 • 18:31 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Rezekne Council does not want to get involved in the management of "Gors"

The Rezekne Council has rejected the Culture Ministry's offer to involve the state in the management of the concert hall "Gors" in collaboration with the municipality.

Feb 13 • 10:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzekne City Council rejects the Ministry of Culture's offer to involve the state in the management of 'Gora'

The Rēzekne City Council has decided not to support the Ministry of Culture's proposal for the state to take over the management of the Gors cultural venue.

Feb 13 • 07:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the deposit system be expanded? The climate ministry announces changes

The Polish climate ministry is considering changes to the deposit system following its initial months of operation, addressing consumer concerns about malfunctioning machines and potential expansions to include single-use glass.

Feb 12 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry of Climate: The claim of a sharp increase in waste collection prices in the capital is incorrect

The Estonian Ministry of Climate disputes claims regarding a significant rise in Tallinn's waste collection costs, citing anticipated reductions in waste volume due to reforms.

Feb 11 • 09:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Call to report wolf footprints and attacks

Latvia's Ministry of Agriculture urges the public to report signs of wolf presence this winter, including footprints and attacks, to help monitor and manage the wolf population.

Feb 11 • 08:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Choi Dong-seok: 'The Trust for High-ranking Officials' Real Estate is Practically Difficult'

Choi Dong-seok from the Ministry of Personnel Management has expressed that implementing a blind trust system for real estate owned by high-ranking officials is practically challenging, even as proposals for stricter regulations arise amid ongoing concerns over real estate speculation.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the European Union introduce as many as 11 waste containers? The Ministry of Climate explains

The Polish Ministry of Climate has clarified that a recent claim about the EU mandating 11 different waste containers is based on a misinterpretation of a report.

Feb 10 • 15:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kristjan Järvan: Estonia Faces Another Price Increase and a New Tax

Estonia is set to experience another price hike this summer due to a new waste incineration tax introduced by the Ministry of Climate, affecting all households regardless of their income or location.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Rēzekne City Council is not ready to support the state's involvement in the management of the concert hall "Gors"

The Rēzekne City Council has decided not to support the Ministry of Culture's proposal for state involvement in the management of the concert hall "Gors".

Feb 9 • 14:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Rēzekne does not plan to accept the 'Gora' becoming state property; The Ministry of Culture calls for the concert hall to be taken over by law

Rēzekne city officials have rejected proposals from the Ministry of Culture regarding the future management of the concert hall 'Gora', insisting it should remain under local control.

Feb 9 • 14:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor launches 'Policy Consultation Body' with labor and management organizations... Will it be the key to solving labor issues?

The South Korean Ministry of Labor has officially launched a policy consultation body aimed at addressing key labor issues through regular discussions with labor and management organizations, marking a new approach in governmental communication with major labor unions.

Feb 9 • 05:05 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
🇱🇻 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
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The ship of the PiS rector is sinking. NIK left no dry thread on him

The Supreme Audit Office criticized the management of the University of KEN in Kraków by rector Piotr Borek, who faces multiple legal and disciplinary challenges following his dismissal by the Ministry of Education.

Feb 6 • 13:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Minister Vučković reacted to Tomašević's post about CGO: 'He lacks shame'

Minister of Environmental Protection and Green Transition Marija Vučković responded to Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević's call for citizens to join the fight against what he described as institutional violence by Andrej Plenković and the HDZ, following a positive assessment from the Ministry regarding the Center for Waste Management in Zagreb.

Feb 5 • 11:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening Management System for Marine Waste and Marine Pollution Sediments

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of South Korea has announced a revised plan for comprehensive management of marine waste and pollution sediments to create a clean marine environment as part of a long-term strategy from 2021 to 2030.

Feb 5 • 04:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Major data breach in the government's administration – Affects thousands of devices

A significant cyber attack on the Ministry of Finance's mobile device management systems has compromised the configuration and user data of approximately 20,000 devices.

Feb 4 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Forensic doctors and coroners are heading to Chios: The Ministry of Justice's crisis management protocol is in effect

Forensic doctors and coroners are being dispatched to Chios as part of the Ministry of Justice's crisis management protocol initiated by Minister Giorgos Floridis.

Feb 4 • 11:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The ministry's opinion on the environmental impact study for the construction of Zagreb's CWMC, here’s what they say

The Ministry of Environmental Protection has positively assessed the environmental impact study for the Zagreb Waste Management Center, marking a significant step towards the project's realization and the submission of a request for a location permit.

Feb 4 • 09:28 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Adif and Renfe workers protest after recent accidents: 'We need to act radically'

Workers from Adif and Renfe protested in front of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility demanding accountability and better railway management following recent accidents in Adamuz and Rodalies.

Feb 3 • 12:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China’s maritime management facility moved outside the provisional zone to Weihai

China's maritime management facility has been moved outside the Korea-China provisional measures zone, confirming completion of the relocation process that has caused ongoing tensions between the two nations.

Feb 3 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The PSPV demands documentation from Emergencies regarding the firefighter opposition of the number 3 of Mazón during the dana

The PSPV is requesting information from the Ministry of Emergencies concerning the promotion of a senior official in their department during the recent disaster management.

Feb 2 • 22:01 UTC

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