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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

The party drug sold online with free perks - that's attracting children as young as 10

The article discusses the alarming rise in ketamine use among children as young as 10, highlighting how dealers exploit social media platforms to sell the drug.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

What to do with the judges' perks?

The article discusses the issue of excessive judicial salaries in Brazil, focusing on a significant portion of these salaries known as 'penduricalhos' which contribute to the elite's financial privilege.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie advised to quietly drop royal titles and lose all perks

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly advised to renounce their royal titles following their father's controversies.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Beatrice and Eugenie's 'defiant stance' amid Andrew scandal as palace perks emerge

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie maintain a public presence amidst their father, Andrew's, scandal, despite calls for them to step back from royal duties.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Jaakko now drives past the gas station laughing โ€“ "A big reason for switching to electric"

In Finland, gas prices have shown significant fluctuations, prompting a transition to electric vehicles among some drivers, exemplified by Jaakko who now enjoys the perks of electric car ownership.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Gloss: The Streak Light

The article humorously addresses the aspirations of modern youths to become influencers, equating this career choice to a pursuit of wealth and the perks of luxurious living.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gonet limits perks in the Public Prosecutor's Office after STF decision

The Attorney General of Brazil, Paulo Gonet, has imposed a cap on retroactive payments to members of the Public Prosecutor's Office following a ruling by the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF, Congress, and government discuss salary ceiling adjustment as a bargaining chip to end additional pay perks

The Brazilian Supreme Court, federal government, and National Congress are discussing a possible adjustment of the constitutional salary ceiling to offset the elimination of additional payments for public servants.

Mar 3 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1878: Rain in Juiz de Fora, terms that disguise perks in judges' salaries, new strike in Argentina, and more

Juiz de Fora is on alert as rainfall is expected to decrease this weekend, and there are discussions around opaque salary structures for judges in Brazil amidst political tensions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Norway to cut perks for Ukrainian men of draft age

Norway plans to tighten its rules for Ukrainian men of draft age, reducing their access to temporary collective protection amidst growing refugee numbers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF postpones the judgment on 'perks' in public salaries to March 25; suspension in effect continues

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding additional payments known as 'perks' in public salaries to March 25, while a suspension of these payments remains in effect.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entities defend perks at the STF, and lawyer says judge 'barely has a snack'

Representatives of judicial entities defended the payment of extra allowances, claiming that judges are underpaid and that the legal career is unattractive due to complexity and workload.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges Dino's injunction that suspended salary perks for public servants; watch

The STF is set to judge the injunction from Minister Flรกvio Dino that suspended additional salary payments for public servants in Brazil.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

5 of the most unbelievable 'additional perks' of Brazilian civil service

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether to uphold a suspension on extra salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling, affecting a minority of civil servants with inflated paychecks.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: AB2 of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The article discusses various incidents occurring on February 24, 2026, including a political response to service perks in Brazil, criminal cases, and tragedies involving families.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Up to R$ 140 thousand: magistrates punished for accusations involving sexual crimes receive amounts boosted with perks

Magistrates punished with mandatory retirement due to serious offenses continue to receive salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling due to additional perks and allowances.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retirees from Justice and entities support Dino's decision against perks

Retired judges, prosecutors, and various judicial entities express support for Minister Flรกvio Dinoโ€™s decision to eliminate perks granted through administrative acts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Decisions by Gilmar and Dino block perks; understand STF measures

Recent decisions by Brazilian ministers Gilmar Mendes and Flรกvio Dino aim to curtail public sector perks that exceed constitutional limits.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1872: Severe Weather Leaves Dead in Juiz de Fora, MG; Gilmar Mendes Orders Suspension of 'Perks'; STF Begins Trial of Those Accused of Ordering Marielle Franco's Murder

Severe weather in Juiz de Fora, MG, has resulted in fatalities and homelessness, prompting the local government to declare a state of calamity.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar suspends judicial and public ministry perks not provided for by national law

Minister Gilmar Mendes of Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that indemnity payments to judiciary and public ministry members must be explicitly established by national law, triggering the suspension of current payments.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF is likely to confirm Dino's ruling on salary perks to clean image

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) is expected to uphold a ruling by Minister Flรกvio Dino that suspends additional perks on public servant salaries, amid concerns about the method used for the decision.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Super salaries and perks need to come to an end

The article discusses the issue of exorbitant salaries and illegal perks received by some federal employees in Brazil, highlighting a broader problem of mismanagement of public money.

Feb 23 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A reader hits out with direct words about welfare days: 'The corniest of all time'

A reader criticizes workplace wellness initiatives, questioning the effectiveness of perks like movie tickets on employee well-being.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast analyzes decisions of Dino and Lula affecting perks for civil servants

The STF Minister Flรกvio Dino has prohibited the enactment of new laws permitting additional perks for civil servants, following a previous decision to suspend salaries exceeding the constitutional ceiling.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula vetoes perks above the salary cap for civil servants and staggered raises until 2029 approved by Congress

President Lula sanctioned a salary increase for Legislative and Court of Accounts officers while vetoing measures that allowed paychecks to exceed the public sector salary cap.

Feb 19 โ€ข 01:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis explains 'top' bank account for free ยฃ200 and extra perks

Martin Lewis highlights the best bank accounts offering free cash and additional perks for switching.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Namibian MPs Call for Review of Former Presidents' Retirement Perks and Wealth

Namibian MPs are urging a review of the retirement benefits and wealth of former presidents amid concerns over rising poverty in the country.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brianna Ghey's twisted killers now with special prison perks despite sick passions

Brianna Ghey's murderers are reportedly receiving special privileges in prison despite the nature of their crime, which has raised concerns over the justice system's handling of their case.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Judges' entities defend 'perks' and request to participate in action at the Supreme Court questioning payments

A coalition of judicial entities in Brazil is advocating for public sector perks known as 'penduricalhos' while seeking participation in a Supreme Court case that questions the legality of these additional payments.

Feb 11 โ€ข 20:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 and TV Subaรฉ - Wednesday, February 11, 2026

A new poll shows a slight majority of Brazilians disapprove of President Lula's government, while issues regarding illegal financial perks and serious criminal allegations are highlighted in recent news.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Spartans Boosts Market Growth via Lil Baby Alliance! BetMGM Debuts Perks & Hard Rock Bet Renews Deals

The article discusses recent updates in the betting industry, highlighting Spartans' alliance with Lil Baby and BetMGM's new incentives to attract players.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino asks for Justice at the crossroads of perks

Brazilian Minister Flรกvio Dino criticizes public sector privileges while supporting President Lula's stance against Congress's proposal for new perks.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The technology companies that advocate for '996 scale', with 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week

The Rilla tech company in New York promotes a demanding work schedule that requires 70 hours of work per week while offering attractive perks.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Corporate entities remain silent on Dino's decision against perks

Judicial and legal associations in Brazil are largely silent following Minister Flรกvio Dino's decision to suspend certain financial benefits deemed unconstitutional.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary from JN: Properties sold by the Postal Service reveal waste of public money; civil society demands an end to 'fringe benefits' and veto on parliamentary raises

The sale of properties by Brazil's Postal Service has highlighted public money waste, as civil society demands the elimination of unnecessary financial perks for parliamentarians and a veto on their salary increases.

Feb 7 โ€ข 00:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

DF Court approves perks for judges but is blocked by Dino's decision

The DF Court approved an extension of compensatory leave for judges, which was subsequently halted by a ruling from Supreme Court Minister Flรกvio Dino suspending unauthorized perks.

Feb 6 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino's decision on perks could underpin Lula's veto on salary increase for Legislative staff

The leader of the PT in the Chamber, Pedro Uczai, stated that the suspension of perks determined by Supreme Court Minister Flรกvio Dino strengthens President Lula's tendency to veto the bill adjusting salaries and creating new bonuses for Legislative staff.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand the decision of Flรกvio Dino that suspended perks

Minister Flรกvio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court suspended additional payments across the three powers, allowing only indemnity payments explicitly established by law to remain outside the constitutional limit.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dino orders suspension of payment of illegal 'additional perks' in public service; decision applies to the Three Powers of the Republic

Supreme Minister Flรกvio Dino has ordered the suspension of unauthorized indemnity payments across all public services in Brazil, addressing what he calls illegal 'additional perks' contributing to excessive salaries.

Feb 5 โ€ข 23:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino orders suspension of unregulated perks in the three Powers and gives 60 days for review

Minister Flรกvio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court has ordered the suspension of unregulated perks across the three branches of government, allowing a 60-day window for all governmental bodies to review and suspend payments without legal basis.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dino determines that the Three Powers review and suspend illegal 'additional perks' of public service

Supreme Court Minister Flรกvio Dino has ordered the Three Powers to review and suspend illegal additional perks in public service that exceed the established salary cap.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Code of Ethics of the STF: some ministers support debate in the CNJ aimed at ending perks and compulsory retirement

A portion of Supreme Federal Court ministers advocate initiating discussions on a Code of Ethics in the National Justice Council to address issues like excessive benefits and mandatory retirement.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Would Zandberg enter the government? 'Not to get a limousine and pretend to be effective'

Zandberg stated he is not interested in joining the government just to benefit from perks and would not support policies contrary to his party's program.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Creation of benefits beyond the ceiling for Congress servers poses a risk of escalation of perks

The approval of salary adjustments for the Legislative and the creation of new perks indicates a rush among servers for privileges that may spread to other careers, contradicting fiscal adjustments and administrative reforms.

Feb 5 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJ-SP will maintain the policy of perks, says new president of the court

The new president of TJ-SP, Francisco Eduardo Loureiro, announced that the court will continue its policy of magistrate remuneration, including additional perks, during a press conference.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Free TV licence and other freebies for some older people in 2026 - how to apply

Nearly 910,000 eligible families are not taking advantage of Pension Credit, which provides financial benefits and various perks for older individuals in 2026.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage's stunning list of VIP freebies while 'ignoring' Clacton locals

Nigel Farage faces criticism for lavish globe-trotting trips, including receiving ยฃ10,000 in VIP perks during a trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while allegedly neglecting local concerns in Clacton.

Jan 8 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage's stunning list of VIP freebies while 'ignoring' Clacton locals

Nigel Farage faces criticism for receiving substantial VIP perks during extensive travels while allegedly neglecting local constituents in Clacton.

Jan 8 โ€ข 18:30 UTC

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