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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Retired judges, prosecutors, and various judicial entities express support for Minister Flávio Dino’s decision to eliminate perks granted through administrative acts.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

The STF Minister Flávio 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Minister Flávio 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.

Supreme Minister Flávio 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.

Minister Flávio 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Nigel Farage faces criticism for lavish globe-trotting trips, including receiving £10,000 in VIP perks during a trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while allegedly neglecting local concerns in Clacton.

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