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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'I feared for my life': Paramedic details job trauma amid rise in assaults

St John WA reports a significant increase in assaults on paramedics, prompting a new safety campaign to address the issue.

Mar 23 • 08:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Nurses' union claims government policy has led to patient deaths

The Tasmanian Nurses' union alleges that a government policy has resulted in patient deaths in Launceston General Hospital's emergency department due to delayed transfers from paramedics.

Mar 23 • 06:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Photo: The fourth alternative music concert for support of Ukraine held in the 'Vagonu Hall'

A charity concert for Ukraine took place at Vagonu Hall in Riga, featuring various artists and a charity auction, with proceeds going to support paramedics working along the front lines in Ukraine.

Mar 21 • 22:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Paramedic care 'below reasonable standard' in death in custody, coroner finds

A coroner has determined that the paramedic care provided to Phillip Mark Walton during his death in custody was below the acceptable standard.

Mar 20 • 06:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Addictive' BBC documentary returns with heartbreaking episode tonight

The BBC documentary 'Ambulance' returns for its 16th series, showcasing real-life emergency scenarios faced by paramedics in the UK.

Mar 18 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver blocks ambulance passage and intimidates rescuers with a hammer in Manaus; VIDEO

A driver in Manaus obstructed an ambulance's passage and threatened paramedics with a hammer, as shown in a video that went viral.

Mar 16 • 23:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Targeting Paramedics and Displacement: Has the Countdown to a Ground Invasion in Lebanon Begun?

The article discusses escalating military developments in southern Lebanon, highlighting the forced displacement of over 822,000 individuals amid ongoing conflict and the strategic implications of these actions.

Mar 15 • 13:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Lebanon: 826 people have died since Israel's strikes on March 2

Since March 2, 826 individuals have died in Lebanon due to Israeli strikes, with a reported increase in casualties including paramedics.

Mar 14 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Lebanon says 26 paramedics were killed in Israeli strikes since March 2

Lebanon reports that at least 26 paramedics have died due to Israeli airstrikes since March 2 during ongoing regional conflicts.

Mar 14 • 14:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man dies while being restrained by police in Melbourne

A man died in Melbourne after being restrained by police while paramedics were treating him.

Mar 12 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Samu and paramedics are concerned about the decentralization law project

A coalition of organizations representing emergency services, hospitals, and private ambulance operators has expressed deep concerns over a proposed decentralization law that could impact emergency medical responses in France.

Mar 12 • 12:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Hamilton police urge safety after 6 people fall through ice

Hamilton police are warning residents to avoid frozen lakes and rivers after an incident where six individuals fell through the ice.

Mar 8 • 17:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gladiators halted as paramedics race to injured Bionic leaving fans concerned

A major injury during the BBC series Gladiators led to paramedics being called to the scene, leaving fans worried about the show's contestant, Bionic.

Mar 7 • 22:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Collision between motorcycles leaves injured on Cuiabá Avenue, in Santarém

A motorcycle collision in Santarém, Brazil resulted in injuries to at least two men, prompting emergency services to respond.

Mar 4 • 12:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Attack on paramedics: 'I'll kill you'

Two young men were sentenced for severely attacking a paramedic at a graduation party in Troisdorf, resulting in serious injuries.

Feb 28 • 10:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Even soldiers do not see as much death as paramedics on the front line. Such courage, I have never experienced anywhere, says Swedish filmmaker

Sebastian Lidström discusses the extraordinary bravery and humanity of military paramedics on the Ukrainian front, highlighting their willingness to risk their lives to save others.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Alternative Community, Arturs Skutelis and the 'Your Friends' Association Invite to a Concert for Support of Ukrainian Paramedics

A concert is being organized in Latvia to raise funds for Ukrainian paramedics, featuring various local music groups and a mixed choir.

Feb 27 • 16:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Desperate screams from inmates in El Rodeo 1, the prison where Nahuel Gallo is held: "They are asking for the Red Cross and paramedics"

Inmates at El Rodeo 1 prison are calling for urgent medical help, sparking family protests demanding the release of political prisoners and raising alarm over reports of torture.

Feb 26 • 13:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A man died in a public place in the port city – medics were powerless

A man in KlaipÄ—da, Lithuania, was declared dead by paramedics in a public area, prompting an investigation into the cause of death.

Feb 26 • 08:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Liverpool pub swarmed by emergency crews as man 'plunges 12ft'

A man fell 12 feet in a Liverpool pub, prompting a swift response from emergency services, including paramedics and firefighters.

Feb 22 • 14:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ambulance driver dies and three people are injured in serious accident in PA

An ambulance driver died and three others were injured in a severe accident on BR-010 in Pará, Brazil.

Feb 21 • 16:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C. paramedics vote 97% in favour of strike action

Paramedics in British Columbia have overwhelmingly voted to authorize strike action after contract negotiations broke down with their employer.

Feb 18 • 21:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A house burned with open flames in the Skuodas district: one person was injured

A house fire in the Skuodas district resulted in injuries to the homeowner, who was treated for their injuries by paramedics.

Feb 16 • 13:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The stands fell silent with fear, the Swiss forward was taken off the ice by paramedics

Swiss forward Kevin Fiala suffered a serious injury during the Olympic match against Canada, prompting medical attention and halting the game.

Feb 13 • 23:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Creative Job Descriptions by Politicians: On the Ballot Paramedic – In Real Life Lawyer at a Law Firm

A notable number of candidates for the city council elections in Germany are presenting themselves as paramedics, despite working in different professions, raising questions about legality and purpose.

Feb 12 • 14:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How much paramedics and ambulance assistants earn in February 2026

The Argentine Federation of Health Workers (FATSA) is currently engaged in negotiations over the salaries of paramedics and ambulance assistants, impacting their wages for February 2026.

Feb 9 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

What 'Baby on Board' signs really mean as paramedics debunk common myth

Paramedics clarify the purpose of 'Baby on Board' signs following a social media debate about their real significance in road safety.

Feb 9 • 10:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A car in Jonava hit a woman walking across the street

A woman was hit by a car while walking across the street in Jonava, but she was conscious when paramedics arrived at the scene.

Feb 5 • 07:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Coronial findings of Melbourne teen nut allergy death released

A coroner determined that a Melbourne teenager's death from anaphylaxis, after consuming walnuts, was not preventable despite identifying treatment delays by paramedics and hospital staff, and recommended a review of Ambulance Victoria guidelines.

Feb 5 • 07:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

IS: Terrible emergency situation at the R-kiosk

An emergency situation occurred at the R-kiosk in Seinäjoki Central Hospital when a person began to cough violently, nearly choking, before paramedics arrived timely to assist.

Feb 5 • 06:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Paramedics face violence in nearly one out of every hundred job calls - one third of violent patients are intoxicated

A new study from Turku University of Applied Sciences reveals that 0.7% of paramedic calls involve violence, with a significant portion of violent patients being intoxicated and underreporting of these incidents posing a major problem.

Feb 3 • 09:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Harsh information about violence faced by paramedics – This is the most common factor

A recent study reveals that paramedics encounter violence in nearly one in every hundred assignments, often linked to factors such as intoxicated male patients, mental health issues, weekend shifts, and urban locations.

Feb 3 • 08:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

System for paramedics with question marks. Work is underway on a "quick update"

Tomasz Zieliński, Vice-President of the Zielona Góra Agreement Federation, highlights ongoing technical issues in electronic medical documentation used by paramedics while advocating for necessary improvements to the system.

Jan 16 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Renee Good last moments revealed as paramedics found her bleeding from ear

Newly released documents disclose the harrowing details of Renee Good's final moments after being shot by an ICE agent, revealing she sustained multiple gunshot wounds contrary to earlier reports.

Jan 16 • 11:56 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

In Homěřice near Prague, a residential building burned down at night. Firefighters rescued 25 people, seven were treated by paramedics

A residential building in Homěřice, near Prague, caught fire during the night, prompting firefighters to rescue 25 residents, with seven requiring medical treatment.

Jan 12 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

A130 crashes LIVE: Police and paramedics hospitalised in horror double collision

Police and paramedics were hospitalized after being involved in two separate collisions on the A130 in Essex while responding to the first accident.

Jan 10 • 10:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Emergency situation on the rise as the number of paramedics fails to increase

The chairman of the Icelandic Paramedics Association raises concerns about the aging workforce, with projections showing a significant shortage of paramedics in the coming years due to retirement.

Jan 8 • 15:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Grandad died with 999 crew trapped in station as power cut closed electric gates

A grandfather passed away after paramedics were unable to reach him due to a power cut that jammed the gates of an ambulance station.

Jan 7 • 11:20 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Paramedics consider government plans for protecting rescue workers to be 'not very effective'

The German professional association for emergency services doubts the effectiveness of government plans aimed at protecting rescue workers, questioning the proposed legal amendments intended to increase penalties for assaults on them.

Jan 2 • 01:22 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Several dead, amputations, attacks on police – Germany experiences a night of unprecedented violence

Germany faced a night of extraordinary violence with multiple deaths and serious injuries, including amputations, as fireworks attacks targeted police, paramedics, and civilians.

Jan 1 • 01:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Kentucky: Man Saved from Venomous Snake and Now Rescuers Face Penalties

Two paramedics in Kentucky are facing disciplinary action after administering life-saving antivenom to a victim of a black mamba bite.

Dec 29 • 09:54 UTC

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