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Ahead of the June 3 local elections, the Gangwon provincial government proposes to repurpose the current provincial office building for administration, culture, and tourism, prompting calls from opposition parties for public deliberation on the plan.

The Italian Ministry of Justice is launching a maxi-competition in 2026 to fill over 9,100 positions, including specific rules and eligibility details.

The Argentine government is set to implement another round of public sector job cuts, targeting a total reduction of 10% of the national administration workforce by 2026.

Minister of Health Nicolás Kreplak criticized the government for insufficient flu vaccine distribution, while the administration of Javier Milei denied these claims.

The Lithuanian Ombudsman reported receiving over 3,000 complaints in 2022, primarily from inmates about poor living conditions and inadequate handling of their grievances.

A proposal to prohibit active-duty military personnel from holding public office has stalled in the Brazilian Congress since 2024.

Denmark was prepared to blow up airports in Greenland to prevent a possible U.S. invasion, as reported by Danish public television and other news sources.

A court decision has suspended a no-bid contract between the city hall of Água Comprida and a law office, citing procedural violations.

Riga's Finance and Administration Committee has decided to propose the merger of the Riga Zoo with Riga Forests to the city council, with an investment of 1.45 million euros needed beforehand.

A security camera video captures the shooting of Ricardo Abreu Barroso, the Secretary of Administration of São Luís do Curu, in Ceará, Brazil.

Seventy House Republicans are pushing the Trump administration to prioritize the crackdown on illegal Chinese-made e-cigarettes, citing health concerns and potential political gains.

Ricardo Abreu Barroso, the municipal secretary of Administration in São Luís do Curu, Brazil, was shot dead in the city center on Thursday morning.

A court in Campinas, Brazil, has temporarily suspended the increase in commissioned positions in city council offices following a request from the Public Ministry.

Taavi Kotka discusses in 'In the First Studio' the potential for Estonian officials to receive substantial bonuses for solving key problems, and the implications of adopting private sector practices in public administration.

The E6 highway is closed due to a rockfall near Rosten, north of Sel in Gudbrandsdalen, as reported by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

The case of former spokesperson Manuel Adorni raises questions about the credibility of the Milei administration's narrative on austerity, transparency, and public ethics.

Basque municipalities are sounding the alarm about a severe shortage of national-habilitation civil servants, with 70% of key secretarial and inspection positions remaining unfilled.

Cynthia Gellibert, Ecuador's Secretary General of Public Administration, supports the government's actions against organized crime as security forces intensify their operations under a state of emergency.

The Argentine government has imposed mandatory conciliation in a dispute between the ATE union and the National Civil Aviation Administration, suspending a planned strike.

Márcio Cardoso dos Santos, the former Chief of Staff of Oiapoque, was filmed chasing a man with a machete during a dispute over land.

The Argentine government has launched a voluntary retirement plan for employees of the National Social Security Administration (ANSeS) as part of a strategy to reduce public spending.

The Public Ministry of Ceará has launched an operation to investigate alleged fraud in public bidding processes related to a previous administration in the city hall of Penaforte.

Roads in northern Norway are at risk of avalanches due to steep terrain and narrow valleys, leading to a significant avalanche warning for Southern Troms and Indre Troms regions.

Milena Laufer, the daughter of the mayor of Gramado Xavier, was dismissed from her position as Finance Secretary following concerns of nepotism raised by the Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Sul.

A federal court in Massachusetts has halted significant adjustments to vaccine recommendations made by R. F. Kennedy under the Trump administration, sparking legal challenges from major medical organizations.

Oslo's City Council plans to consolidate the city's 15 districts into eight larger districts as part of a reform aimed at improving efficiency and reducing bureaucracy.

The Czech Parliament is set to elect a new ombudsman this week, with candidate Eva Kostolanská emphasizing the importance of the office in protecting citizens' rights and ensuring good governance.

The Trump administration has requested that Virginia officials refrain from releasing an undocumented immigrant charged with multiple counts of groping high school girls.

The Mayor of Šiauliai has been accused of conflict of interest for signing a financial support order to a company owned by a relative.

The Spanish Government is seeking to finalize negotiations for a 35-hour workweek in the central administration, aiming for approval in March.

A federal court in Massachusetts has temporarily halted the U.S. government's decision to reduce the number of recommended childhood vaccinations, following a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

A federal judge has blocked key parts of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s initiative to reduce vaccination protocols in the US, aligning with public health advocates against the move.

Delegate Marcos Frank has been sentenced to 6 years and 9 months for shooting at a parked car in Rio Branco, Brazil, and is expected to lose his positions in the penitentiary administration.

The Attorney General's Office of Mato Grosso do Sul is accepting applications for an internship program with a monthly scholarship and transportation assistance.

The chief of staff in Gramado, Brazil, was dismissed following his conviction for public embezzlement.

Beth Sahão, a state deputy from the PT party in Brazil, will lead the opposition in the São Paulo Legislative Assembly, criticizing Tarcísio de Freitas' administration for dismantling essential public policies.

The final classification of the CNU 2025 public competition has been released, accompanied by the initiation of candidate convocations for appointment.

The head of the FCC has threatened media outlets with license loss if they do not align their coverage of the Iran war with what is deemed to be in the public interest.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety in South Korea is initiating reforms to enhance the stability of public agency information systems to prevent another incident akin to the National Information Resource Management Agency accident.

The Santos City Council approved a proposal to create four new positions within the Legislative framework while eliminating four vacant positions to adapt to current administrative needs.

Public managers and civil servants from western Pará are participating in the 2026 edition of the 'Talking with Internal Control' program aimed at improving public administration.

The PP and Vox parties in Extremadura have signed an agreement to ensure the normal functioning of the administration and prevent the paralysis of public services while the regional government remains in limbo.

A new study indicates that policies implemented during Trump's administration may lead to increased rates of lung disease and premature deaths in Americans.

The Trump administration seeks not only support but also enthusiasm from the public for the war against Iran, promoting it through cinematic-style videos featuring modern weaponry.

The Court of Auditors of Lombardy is investigating the public nature of the Milan-Cortina Olympics amidst concerns over potential misappropriations by the organizing foundation.

The Amazonas government announced a new public competition for the State General Comptroller's office to enhance its staffing for auditing and public administration transparency.

São Paulo's city government will have exclusive support from the Civil Police to implement the Smart Sampa surveillance program, aimed at enhancing public safety and city management.

The government of Rio Grande do Norte has enacted a law prohibiting the appointment of individuals convicted of femicide to commissioned positions in state administration.

Ahead of the June local elections, controversy arises in Gangwon Province over a proposed law to ban ‘Provincial Administration Report Meetings’, with Governor Kim Jin-tae protesting it as a ‘Citizens' Right to Information Prevention Law’.

A recent Ipsos-Ipec survey indicates that the Lula administration is poorly rated in spending control and inflation management, while achieving better ratings in education.