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🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Debate in the Editorial Office / Slovakia Does Not Harm Ukraine, It Is Fico's Fairytale with a Sense of Shame. But Kiev Should Also Behave More Decently

The article critiques the recent decision by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, arguing that his actions compromise Slovakia's relationship with its neighbor over minimal political gain.

Feb 27 • 12:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Susanne Nyström: If Romina Pourmokhtari Wants to End the 'Nonsense,' She Can't Provide an Open Target

Romina Pourmokhtari, Sweden's climate and environment minister, seems to be shifting her stance on the country's 2030 climate goals after nearly a term in office.

Feb 26 • 07:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's approval rating at 67%, the highest since inauguration... 62% say 'multi-home policy was good'

President Yoon's approval rating has risen to 67%, reaching a record high since he took office, with many respondents supporting his housing policy.

Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW ⟩ Trump left plans vague in record-long speech

President Donald Trump delivered a record 1 hour and 47-minute speech summarizing his first year in office, focusing on his favorite topics while leaving many key policy details unclear.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Minister Who Has 'Never Bought Rice' Withdraws; Next Steps for Stockpiled Rice Are 'Plentiful'

The Japanese Minister of Agriculture faced backlash for insensitive remarks regarding rice prices and was subsequently removed from office, leading to a shift in policy on stockpiled rice release.

Feb 25 • 21:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

It's Forbidden to Wear Shoes Inside the Office Here... Learn Why the Boss Made This Strange Rule

A California startup founded by Indian origin entrepreneurs has implemented a unique office policy that prohibits wearing shoes at the workplace, igniting discussion in the corporate world.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A taxpayer who had their payments miscalculated by the tax office is entitled to interest

A Polish taxpayer is entitled to interest due to a miscalculation of their payments by the tax office.

Feb 25 • 13:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Heon-wook Takes Office as the New Head of the Korea Real Estate Agency

Lee Heon-wook has been appointed as the new head of the Korea Real Estate Agency, emphasizing the importance of real estate in societal development and pledging to enhance the agency's role.

Feb 25 • 12:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the United States, the worrying trajectory of public finances

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has raised alarms about the rising national debt and its implications for future deficits and interest payments in the United States.

Feb 20 • 15:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DHS says 8% of Nicaragua's entire population illegally entered US under Biden

The DHS reports that 8% of Nicaragua's population has illegally entered the U.S. since Biden took office, raising concerns about immigration policy under his administration.

Feb 20 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Five Reasons Why the US National Debt is Set to Skyrocket

The US national debt is projected to exceed 100% of its GDP this year, with an alarming forecast of over $56 trillion by 2036 due to various factors including increasing social program costs and rising interest payments.

Feb 20 • 05:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Tanzania Bans Public Servants From Using Personal Airmail for Office Communications

Tanzania has prohibited public servants from using personal email accounts for official communications, emphasizing the importance of government email systems.

Feb 20 • 05:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Simonas Kairys. The Minister of Culture's Hundred Days - Another 100 Days of Lost Time

Simonas Kairys critiques the performance of the Lithuanian Minister of Culture, questioning the effectiveness and future prospects of cultural policies after her first hundred days in office.

Feb 19 • 09:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Meeting with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the White House - Today's appointment with Modi

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Michael Kratsios, the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, to discuss Greece-U.S. cooperation in technology and AI.

Feb 19 • 07:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

K. Budrys on the renaming of the Taiwanese representative office: we must protect certain fundamental principles

K. Budrys discusses the necessity of protecting fundamental principles in Lithuania's foreign policy, particularly regarding the renaming of the Taiwanese representative office.

Feb 18 • 11:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

PHOTOS: This was the eviction of Marx Arriaga's office at the SEP

Marx Arriaga denied he was holed up in his office at the SEP while being evacuated from his office by the staff, despite remaining inside.

Feb 17 • 20:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

According to the Statistics Office, prices rose at the slowest pace in 13 months

The Statistics Office of Estonia reported a 3.7% increase in consumer prices in January 2026, marking the slowest inflation rate in over a year.

Feb 16 • 23:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Office for Nuclear Safety Will Be Led by Kochánek After Drábová

Kochánek has been appointed to lead the Office for Nuclear Safety, succeeding Drábová.

Feb 16 • 14:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Office for Nuclear Safety will be led by Kochánek after Drábová

The Czech Office for Nuclear Safety is transitioning leadership from Drábová to Kochánek.

Feb 16 • 14:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Despondent, even mutinous' mood at UK's foreign office as government plans cuts

The UK Foreign Office faces significant internal discontent as a new restructuring plan threatens 2,000 job losses amid a backdrop of global uncertainty.

Feb 16 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Casa Cuiabana Program: New List of Pre-Approved Candidates Released

The Municipal Housing and Land Regularization Office in Cuiabá has announced a new preliminary list of candidates in the Casa Cuiabana housing program, with more candidates still under review.

Feb 14 • 12:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The public debt of the United States will reach levels not seen since the end of World War II

The U.S. public debt is projected to reach unprecedented levels, with the Congressional Budget Office warning of unsustainable fiscal trends for the next decade.

Feb 12 • 16:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Congressional Budget Office: Trump's Economic Policy Increases Debt

The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released its annual assessment indicating that President Donald Trump's economic policies are likely to increase national debt.

Feb 12 • 11:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

New Pact? Trump to Host Allied Presidents from Latin America in March

U.S. President Trump will meet with the leaders of Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Honduras in Miami next month for a regional summit, marking the first of its kind since he took office.

Feb 12 • 02:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

US deficit expected to exceed $1.85 trillion in 2026

The US Congressional Budget Office projects the budget deficit to rise to $1.853 trillion by 2026, reflecting the financial impact of economic policies under President Donald Trump amidst weak economic growth.

Feb 11 • 16:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Diplomacy: Russia, China, India: These are Germany's important new ambassadors

Germany is set to appoint new ambassadors to key positions, including Israel, Russia, India, and China, as part of a major personnel reshuffle in the Foreign Office.

Feb 11 • 14:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Presidency, ministry partner to prioritise women’s health

The Nigerian government is coordinating efforts between the Federal Ministry of Health and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to prioritize women's health issues in the country.

Feb 11 • 08:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Constitutional Court Dismisses a Current Prosecutor's Constitutional Appeal Against the Abolition of the Prosecutor's Office

The Constitutional Court of South Korea dismissed a request by a current prosecutor challenging the constitutionality of the abolition of the prosecutor's office.

Feb 11 • 02:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of Prosecutors / The Government Increased Taxes for Citizens and Businesses, but Created a Paradise for Tax Fraudsters

The Slovak government has increased taxes for its citizens and businesses while potentially facilitating an environment favorable for tax fraudsters, according to a legal analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 10 • 23:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Economy in Munich: City wants to link new offices to the construction of apartments

Munich city officials are proposing a policy that would link the development of new office spaces with residential housing to promote mixed-use areas and affordable spaces for various social purposes.

Feb 10 • 13:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Liberal MP requests change to return-to-office policy for public servants

A Liberal MP from Canada criticizes the government's new return-to-office policy for federal workers, arguing it lacks evidence for increased productivity and raises environmental concerns.

Feb 9 • 21:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After I. Ruginienė's words about the Taiwanese representative office – Presidential comment

Lithuania maintains its international commitments regarding the One China policy and clarifies that the Taiwanese representative office in the country is not a diplomatic mission.

Feb 9 • 12:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Statistical Office has encountered difficulties in calculating the consumer price index

The release of consumer price index data has been delayed due to issues with the implementation of new methodology.

Feb 9 • 06:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Narcos have their days numbered; 'help is on the way': US drug czar

Sara Carter, the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, stated during the anti-narco terrorism summit that narcos have their days numbered and help from the US is on the way.

Feb 6 • 00:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

American Academic: Trump Blackmails the World with Obsessive Dominance

The article analyzes various descriptions of Donald Trump's foreign policy approach, exploring its complexities and contradictions since he first took office in 2017.

Feb 4 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump 'falls asleep' in Oval Office while announcing major change

Donald Trump appeared to nod off and potentially snore during an announcement of a new school menu policy in the Oval Office.

Jan 15 • 21:27 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

An Emboldened Trump Makes Big Bets in Venezuela, Iran and Beyond

The article discusses former President Trump's assertive foreign policy actions regarding Venezuela, Iran, and other global issues since leaving office.

Jan 14 • 13:37 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Bratislava does not need 17 new general practitioners today

An analysis by the Health Care Oversight Office reveals that, for the first time, Slovakia systematically assessed the abundance of medical offices, indicating an adequate supply in Bratislava, but urges caution regarding rapid political or regulatory decisions based on preliminary results.

Jan 9 • 10:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

United States will experience lower population growth due to its immigration policy, office states

The United States is projected to experience lower population growth over the next decade due to stricter immigration policies pushed by the Trump administration, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

Jan 8 • 15:59 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy says information policy not among priorities for new President's Office head

President Zelenskyy announced that information policy is not a priority for Kyrylo Budanov, the new head of the President's Office.

Jan 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

UK’s plans to seize asylum seekers’ phones condemned by campaigners

UK Home Office's new policy allowing the seizure of asylum seekers' mobile phones and sim cards has faced criticism from campaigners and lawyers.

Jan 4 • 22:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Zelensky names First Deputy Foreign Minister Kyslytsya as new Presidential Office deputy head

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Sergiy Kyslytsya, the First Deputy Foreign Minister, as the new deputy head of the Presidential Office to enhance diplomatic coordination.

Jan 3 • 19:33 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"Regime Change, Driven Openly and Solely by the USA" - Reactions from Germany

In response to the US attack on Venezuela, Germany's Foreign Office is advising its citizens currently in Venezuela on the ongoing developments and safety precautions.

Jan 3 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Real estate agents under the microscope in Australian-first privacy ‘compliance sweep’

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is initiating a compliance sweep targeting various businesses, including real estate agencies, that collect personal data, with potential fines for privacy policy violations.

Jan 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

How Trump Shook Brussels: This Was a Year of Major Changes in Relations with Washington

Donald Trump has been in office for less than a year, but his presidency has already led to numerous provocations and shifts in policy that have significantly changed U.S.-Brussels relations, culminating in a new national security strategy that redefines China's role in relation to the United States.

Dec 29 • 14:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Trump proposes economic measures he harshly criticized when Biden was in office

Former President Donald Trump suggests economic policies similar to those of President Joe Biden, despite previously criticizing Biden for the rising inflation.

Dec 29 • 11:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Diplomacy of the Republic of Croatia: Pantovčak and the Government have not found common ground in 2025 either

This year, Croatia continued to approach the OECD while maintaining idyllic relations with some neighboring countries and disputes with others, yet the presidential office and the government remain at odds over foreign policy.

Dec 29 • 07:42 UTC

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