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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Letโ€™s go to sleep, Katherine

The article discusses the work-life balance changes in investment banking, highlighting a new policy that limits work hours and provides mandatory rest periods for employees.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

China crosses the "climatic Rubicon". Experts dispute Beijing's policy

The article discusses changes in China's CO2 emissions, the impact of renewable energy on its economy, and concerns among experts regarding China's climate policy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Putin... Is He Copying Trump? Calls to Combat Migration in Russia for This Reason

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for stricter measures against illegal immigration following a terrorist attack, emphasizing the need for changes in the country's migration policy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Dancing to the Beat of Cat-Eye Agricultural Policy: Delays in Delivery and Rice Milling, Still No 'Stocked Rice' Arriving

Customers are lining up to buy stocked rice despite delays in delivery and processing caused by agricultural policy changes in Japan.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government proposes significant changes to prison sentences

The Finnish government has proposed the introduction of preventive detention for dangerous offenders and reforms to the release process for life sentence prisoners.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Charting the 2026 Budget - From National Debt to Personal Income Tax

The article examines South Africa's 2026 National Budget, highlighting significant fiscal policy changes and their implications for citizens.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is USAID and why has it returned to the center of the debate

The article discusses the renewed focus on USAID amidst changes in how the U.S. organizes and supervises foreign aid.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

HEIDO VITSUR โŸฉ Demographic Bottleneck โ€“ Why Estonia is in a Hurry

The article discusses the implications of demographic changes on Estonia's future and the need for policymakers to carefully consider birth rate data.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
National & Local

Significance of UK border change only just being realised - travel correspondent

The UK government's recent changes to entry requirements for citizens, particularly impacting dual citizens, have created confusion and financial strain as the implications become clearer.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Four years of terror: three versions of why the USA believed Russia's desire to end the war in Ukraine

The article discusses former US President Joe Biden's military support for Ukraine and the critiques of its effectiveness amidst changes in US policy expected with potential future leadership.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rapporteur of PEC 6x1 demands government counterpart to 'not place 100% of the impact on society'

The rapporteur of the PEC 6x1 in Brazil is urging the government to share the financial burden of changes to the workweek structure, rather than letting society absorb the full impact.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What will cohesion policy be like after 2027 and what role will regions play in it?

The article discusses the proposed changes in the European Union's cohesion policy after 2027, focusing on the implications for regional governance and funding in Poland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

This day in history. Khrushchev's report on Stalin irreversibly changes the Soviet regime

The article discusses the pivotal moment during the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1956 when Nikita Khrushchev denounced Stalin's regime, marking a significant shift in Soviet policy and society.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Announcing a lawsuit against the Trump administration after changes in vaccine policy

A coalition of 14 states is suing the Trump administration over newly implemented changes in the vaccine policy regarding several diseases, including COVID-19.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Historic balance of international reserves reflects structural change in economic policy

Ecuador's international reserves have reached a record high due to structural changes in its economic policy over the past seven years.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Approval of Proposal for Expansion of Arms Exports by the Liberal Democratic Party's Executive Meeting

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a proposal for expanding arms exports, allowing for changes in operational guidelines related to defense equipment transfers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

More expensive beef and bigger bills? The cost of changes in climate policy

The article discusses the potential impacts of disjointed EU climate policies and the challenges to competitiveness they pose for the European economy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil is expected to be the country most benefited by changes in American tariffs; understand

Brazil stands to gain the most from changes in American tariff policy, which imposes a single 15% tariff on countries without trade agreements with the U.S.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

GDF sanctions Territorial Ordering Master Plan; understand what changes

The government of the Federal District in Brazil has sanctioned a new Territorial Ordering Master Plan that will guide urban growth and sustainability over the next decade.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Economists reduce forecast for Selic for the first time in over four months

Economists have reduced their forecast for Brazil's Selic rate for the first time in over four months, signaling potential changes in monetary policy.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

13 bombshell changes to schools from new SEND support and classroom shake-up

New plans have been announced in the UK to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system in schools, focusing on greater support and inclusivity for students.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump's Tariff Increase: Understand the Changes and How Charges for Brazil Are Affected

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's tariff policy raises questions about the impact on Brazilian exports to the U.S.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Youth shelters can be accessed without guardian consentโ€™ ... Human Rights Commission recommends securing housing rights for 'homeless youths'

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended policy changes to protect the housing rights of 'homeless youths' by allowing them access to youth shelters without the need for guardian consent.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

TESTS โŸฉ Do you know what Riga will look like in the future?

In the coming years, Riga will undergo changes that will significantly improve transportation for residents.

Feb 22 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Tariffs: Ecuador analyzes 'each step in the statements from the United States to be prepared'

Ecuador is closely monitoring U.S. tariff policy changes following a Supreme Court ruling and a new general tariff announcement by the White House.

Feb 22 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Netherlands: Just Govern, Simply Govern

The article discusses the shift in Dutch governance as a new centrist coalition led by Rob Jetten replaces a right-populist cabinet, focusing on substantial changes in climate policy and asylum laws.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

D. Trump changes his mind: tariffs are even higher

D. Trump stated that after a court's decision, import tariffs were increased to a legally permitted 15%.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

How Alberta fell out of love with mass immigration

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent proposal to limit immigration reflects a shift in policy amid a skilled worker shortage and changes in Canada's immigration system.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Tariffs Will Not Disappear" - Japanese Government Maintains Stance on 80 Trillion Yen Investment in the U.S.

The Japanese government remains cautious about potential tariff changes in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling, stating that expectations for tariff removal should be tempered while proceeding with a scheduled 80 trillion yen investment in the U.S.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Name Dance in the 'Think Tanks' Trying to Influence Politics in Spain

Changes in leadership and direction at various think tanks in Spain are shaping the political landscape as they contribute to public debate and policy formation.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Small-Scale Fishers Warn of Declining Catches, Big Policy Gaps

Small-scale fishers in South Africa are experiencing declining catches and policy gaps as they report changes in fish populations and quotas that do not reflect their realities.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

R. Kaunas: we treat China as a threat โ€“ we are not changing our security policy for now

Lithuania's Minister R. Kaunas stated that the country views China as a threat and plans to maintain its current security policies without changes.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Opens for reduced environmental requirements for hydro power

The Swedish government proposes legislative changes that would allow for lowered environmental adaptation requirements for hydroelectric plants during permit reviews.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Milei's labor reform is approved in the Chamber with changes; text will return to the Senate

The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved a modified version of Javier Milei's labor reform, which will now return to the Senate for further consideration.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Health changes zonal coordinations to provincial directions as part of its new territorial organization

The Ecuadorian Ministry of Public Health has restructured its territorial organization by replacing zonal coordinations and district directions with decentralized units and provincial directions, in accordance with recent executive decrees.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Unicredit Manager: Banker with a Clear Compass

Marion Bayer-Schiller, a manager at Unicredit, discusses adapting to economic uncertainties shaped by global political changes, highlighting a positive atmosphere despite concerns over the geopolitical climate.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What the new government project proposes to change the University Financing Law

The Argentine government has introduced a new bill to modify the University Financing Law, focusing on changes to teacher salary compensation tied to inflation.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Sweden changes course: joins Denmark and Greenland against Trump

Sweden's foreign minister has criticized the US for undermining trust among European values and expressed solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The IMF highlighted the labor reform and requested to 'mitigate the transitional costs' of the economic changes

The IMF praised Argentina's labor reform and trade openness while emphasizing the need to manage the transitional costs of the economic changes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Long-serving prosecutor Bizoลˆovรก: I am terrified of how rules are being relaxed to suit criminal groups

Lucia Bizoลˆovรก, a prosecutor for two decades, expresses her alarm over the Slovak government's rapid changes to criminal policy, particularly concerning measures benefiting criminal groups.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Attention, there are changes. These are the ONLY documents you can use as Official Identification in Mexico | List

In Mexico, professional certificates are no longer considered official identification, but several other documents remain valid for identification purposes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Dental Health: "The Condition of Teeth Clearly Indicates the State of a Society"

An interview discusses the implications of proposed changes in Germany's dental care system, particularly the CDU's suggestion for individuals to pay directly for dental visits.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Cercle d'Economia calls for selective immigration policy, with less volume and more qualification

The Cercle d'Economia advocates for urgent changes in Spain's immigration policy to manage the influx of foreigners while prioritizing skilled talent amidst economic needs.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The consolidation that changes shape

Mexico's fiscal discussion is entering a new phase with a focus on consolidation to reduce deficits and stabilize debt, amidst rising investments in infrastructure.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Canada Lifts Economic Sanctions Imposed on Syria

Canada has announced the lifting of comprehensive economic sanctions on Syria that were in place since May 2011, signaling a shift in its stance towards the Syrian government amidst recent political changes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

US States Sue Trump Administration Over Clean Energy Funding

Thirteen US states, including California, are suing the Trump administration to secure federal grants for clean energy projects that were cut following policy changes favoring fossil fuels.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The amnesty from the Spanish government changes the perspective of immigrants in irregular situations

A new Spanish government policy will allow around 800,000 undocumented immigrants, primarily from Latin America, to regularize their status, impacting many personal lives.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

Trump's Spokesperson Warns Cuba to Make Drastic Changes Soon: 'They Are a Regime That Is Falling'

The Trump administration has warned the Cuban government to implement drastic changes soon amid a severe economic crisis in the country.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Changes in Secondary School: the City of Buenos Aires Reduces Allowed Absences Per Year to End Repeated Absenteeism

Buenos Aires has reduced the maximum number of school absences allowed from 25 to 20 in an effort to tackle high absenteeism rates among secondary students.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

White House on Cuba: It is a regime that is collapsing, it is in their 'interest' to make major changes soon

The White House stated that it would be in Cuba's interest to make significant changes soon, while avoiding any call for a change in government leadership.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:22 UTC

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