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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Denounce the Agreement Between Lithuania and Belarus Signed in 2010

Lithuania's government has prepared a proposal to the president urging the denouncement of a 2010 agreement with Belarus concerning border crossings.

Mar 23 • 08:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Peak medical body labels proposal to scrap drug diversion laws 'dangerous'

The Australian Medical Association of Queensland has strongly criticized the state government's move to abolish drug diversion laws, calling it a dangerous decision rooted in ideology rather than scientific evidence.

Mar 23 • 02:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deportations: Protection for Yezidis? Not compatible with Dobrindt's migration policy

The article discusses a proposal from German ministers urging Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to halt the deportation of Yezidis and provide them with permanent residency in Germany.

Mar 22 • 12:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

SDP dismisses pension ceiling proposal – Direct mocking of Koskela and Kaikkonen

The SDP rejects the proposal for a pension ceiling in Finland, expressing concern over potential negative implications for ordinary citizens.

Mar 22 • 10:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Prime Minister Orpo's Surprise News: Party Leaders Convene, Major Government Reform Advances

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has announced a meeting with party leaders to discuss advancing a proposal to restrict nuclear weapons in Finland.

Mar 21 • 09:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk: I take the proposal of the NBP president and the president seriously

Donald Tusk acknowledges the seriousness of the proposals made by the National Bank of Poland president and the president of the country regarding the economic outlook and performance of the bank.

Mar 20 • 19:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Fresh electricity proposal: Will prioritize national security

Norway's Energy Department is proposing a new law to allow electricity companies to prioritize national security interests over regular demand, following issues with power supply for military needs.

Mar 20 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reduction of ICMS on diesel faces technical and legal problems

The proposal by the Brazilian Ministry of Finance to eliminate ICMS on imported diesel is facing significant technical and legal challenges from state governors, who are responsible for this tax.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Parliament approved the proposal to conduct vocational training only in the Lithuanian language

The Lithuanian Parliament has passed a law requiring that vocational training programs be conducted exclusively in the Lithuanian language, with exceptions for foreign students.

Mar 19 • 09:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP blocks Booker-led push to curb Trump's military authority in Iran

Senate Republicans have blocked a proposal led by Sen. Cory Booker to limit President Trump's military authority regarding Iran, emphasizing ongoing partisan tensions surrounding foreign policy decisions.

Mar 18 • 23:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government supports the proposal to tighten the organization of patient transportation services

The Lithuanian government is backing a proposal to revise the guidelines for patient transport services, limiting them to patients assessed under a specific threshold of health.

Mar 18 • 11:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon’s Directive on Public Debate: Government’s First Open Discussion on Lowering the Age of Criminal Responsibility for Juveniles

The South Korean government held its first public debate on the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles, following a rise in juvenile crime.

Mar 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Heljo Pikhof: A family with three children should also be considered in terms of kindergarten fees for large families

The article discusses a proposal to reduce income tax for mothers, aiming to support families with multiple children.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Professor's direct rebuff to the National Coalition's daydream – Petteri Orpo has already hit the brakes

A Finnish professor criticizes the National Coalition Party's proposal to abolish inheritance tax, arguing that the economic reasoning behind it lacks coherence and could lead to complications.

Mar 17 • 18:44 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The government's proposal: More freedom for forest owners

The Swedish government is introducing a proposal aimed at simplifying regulations for forest owners, but it has faced criticism over potential environmental risks.

Mar 17 • 13:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SDP intends to vote against the removal of all restrictions on nuclear weapons - The government dismissed proposals to freeze the dispute

The Finnish Social Democratic Party (SDP) plans to oppose a government proposal aimed at eliminating all restrictions on nuclear weapons, citing concerns that it would detach Finland from Nordic frameworks.

Mar 17 • 12:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei participated in a meeting on foreign policy - "No" to the proposal for de-escalation of tensions with the USA

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, participated in his first foreign policy meeting, rejecting proposals for de-escalation with the USA.

Mar 17 • 10:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Reducing ratios is not only useless, it is the wrong path

The article critiques the government's proposal to reduce teacher-student ratios as ineffective and misleading, stating it diverts attention from more substantial reforms needed in education.

Mar 16 • 18:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Republic intends to support a proposal to suspend the emissions trading system at the EU summit

Czech Republic aims to support a proposal at the EU summit regarding the suspension of the emissions trading system.

Mar 16 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Purra Rejects the Conservative Party's Proposal to Abolish Inheritance Tax

Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra dismisses the idea of abolishing the inheritance tax, stating it is unrealistic and not being prepared by the government.

Mar 16 • 08:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy Policy: Fracking Does Not Solve the Energy Crisis

The article critiques the proposal of using fracking as a solution to Germany's current energy crisis, arguing that outdated ideas often resurface during times of uncertainty despite their known drawbacks.

Mar 15 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After all, who works less than Brazil?

The Brazilian proposal to reduce the workweek from 44 to 40 hours is being debated, with critics claiming it could hurt the economy despite historical evidence suggesting otherwise.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to increase tax-free interest limit to 2 thousand euros

A Lithuanian parliament member has proposed raising the tax-free interest limit from 500 euros to 2,000 euros due to inflation and changes in interest rates.

Mar 14 • 13:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Should nuclear weapons be restricted in Finland during peacetime? Support for a common commitment from the National Coalition, PS, and RKP

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced plans to remove the full ban on nuclear weapons in Finland, prompting an opposition outcry and a proposal for a commitment to ban nuclear weapons during peacetime.

Mar 14 • 04:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Orpo's proposal on nuclear weapons receives support from the Center Party

The Center Party leader Antti Kaikkonen expresses support for Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's model of nuclear weapons policy alignment.

Mar 13 • 18:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Breaking News: Largest budget proposal in history to be voted in the House of Representatives today, discussions reach their climax

The Japanese government is set to receive a vote on its record-high budget proposal of over 122 trillion yen in the House of Representatives today, despite opposition protests.

Mar 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'I will keep my promise' regarding pension enrollment for military service periods

President Yoon Seok-yeol reaffirmed his commitment to recognizing the entire duration of military service as a period of enrollment in the National Pension System, following a recent proposal from the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Mar 13 • 00:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Ministry would end religious education, replacing it with a common subject for all - this is the opinion of the parties

A proposal is being considered in Finland to replace separate religious education with a unified worldview subject for all students as a response to declining enrollment.

Mar 12 • 17:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Big Change in Religious Education?

A proposal for a significant overhaul of religious education in Finland suggests merging various religious teachings into a single subject in response to equality issues and cost management.

Mar 12 • 17:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alexis Tsipras Institute: From Energy Oligarchy to Energy Democracy

Alexis Tsipras critiques the government's measures against profiteering and inflation while his namesake institute presents a comprehensive policy proposal titled 'Energy Democracy.'

Mar 12 • 10:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Danish Industry sees holes in the Social Democrats' proposal

The Social Democrats' extensive pension proposal may contradict their party slogan and lead to significant future budget deficits in Denmark.

Mar 11 • 19:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen is supportive of a declaration prohibiting the placement of nuclear weapons

Finland's Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen supports an opposition proposal advocating a joint declaration by political parties to prevent the deployment of nuclear weapons in Finland during peacetime.

Mar 11 • 13:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mirosław Różański: If the president vetoes SAFE, he will show that he does not understand his role

Mirosław Różański warns that a potential veto by the president on the SAFE proposal would indicate a lack of understanding of the president's responsibilities.

Mar 11 • 11:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

As Lithuania sinks deeper into a demographic crisis - an unexpected proposal from a Member of Parliament

A Lithuanian MP proposes amendments to labor laws aimed at creating a more flexible parental benefit system to better support families amidst a growing demographic crisis.

Mar 11 • 11:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Parental leave could be increased to 400 thousand

There are technical issues preventing the article from loading, making it impossible to access specific details about the proposed increase in parental leave in Czechia.

Mar 11 • 10:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mass Evictions in New York? The Federal Plan to Expel Migrants and Their Families from Their Homes in 2026

A federal proposal aims to limit public housing access in New York to U.S. citizens and eligible legal immigrants, impacting a wider group including undocumented residents and their families.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

British MPs rejected the ban on social media for those under 16

British lawmakers have rejected a proposal to ban social media platforms for children under 16, following Australia's lead, which had enforced such a ban last year.

Mar 10 • 21:55 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Further EU discussions in Parliament

The Icelandic Parliament continues discussions on a proposal for a national referendum regarding EU negotiations.

Mar 10 • 13:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in Resident Fees and Amendment of Immigration Law: The Financial Ministry's Intentions and Concerns of Foreign Residents in Japan

The Japanese government has approved a proposal to significantly raise fees associated with residency applications, amid growing concerns from foreign residents.

Mar 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Comprehensive Response for Crime Victims, Support Process to be 'Documented' - 5th Basic Plan Proposal

The Japanese government has proposed a comprehensive 5th Basic Plan to enhance support for crime victims and their families, incorporating a one-stop service system and detailed tracking of support processes.

Mar 10 • 00:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Antti Kaikkonen is upset

Antti Kaikkonen, the chairman of the Centre Party, criticizes the government's proposal to remove the ban on nuclear weapons.

Mar 6 • 15:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how the world reports on Finland's historic nuclear weapons proposal

Finland's government is proposing a law change that would allow the introduction and possession of nuclear weapons under specific military conditions, which has garnered significant international media attention.

Mar 6 • 15:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's Proposal for 'Oil Price Cap'... Will It Stabilize Fuel Prices, or Are There Side Effects of Price Control?

Due to the surge in domestic oil prices following the US-Israel-Iran conflict, President Yoon has revived the dormant oil price cap system as a warning to curb consumer price spikes, while also considering the side effects of price control measures.

Mar 6 • 10:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Concerns About Minimum Population Requirements in Municipalities

Eyjólfur Ármannsson, Iceland's Minister of Infrastructure, presented a new bill to the Alþingi addressing municipal governance, which omits the earlier proposal for a minimum population requirement for municipalities due to criticism.

Mar 5 • 14:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Government Proposal for Expanding Arms Exports Finalized by LDP and Ishin to be Submitted to Prime Minister on the 6th

The Liberal Democratic Party and Ishin have finalized a proposal expanding Japan's arms export policies, which will be submitted to Prime Minister Kishida.

Mar 5 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: New S-proposal shakes a cornerstone of the economy

The upcoming Social Democratic pension proposal is a slight shift to the left under Mette Frederiksen, but it is expected to resonate with conservative parties as well, according to Politiken's political analyst.

Mar 5 • 09:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

US Senate Rejects Proposal to Limit Trump's Powers to Fight Iran

The US Senate has rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to continue military strikes against Iran.

Mar 5 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Sánchez Government rejects the expulsion of 86 unaccompanied migrant minors from Spain requested by Ayuso's Executive

The Sánchez Government in Spain has rejected a proposal from the Community of Madrid aimed at expelling 86 unaccompanied migrant minors, citing a commitment to fulfill its responsibilities towards these vulnerable individuals.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The House of Elders rejected a proposal that would have required the president to stop attacks on Iran

The Icelandic House of Elders has voted down a proposal aimed at halting military actions against Iran by mandating presidential intervention.

Mar 5 • 00:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Reduce Foreign Students' Working Hours by Half

Lithuanian officials are proposing to reduce the maximum working hours for foreign students from 40 to 20 hours per week as part of legislation aimed at strengthening control over their employment.

Mar 4 • 11:48 UTC

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