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Finland's drug policy has not succeeded, as acknowledged by Social Affairs Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, highlighting a need for reassessment.

The Board of Audit and Inspection of South Korea has appointed Yoon Seung-ki and Lim Dong-hyuk to senior positions overseeing public and citizen audits, respectively.

The South Korean government has announced the establishment of a National Safety Secretary position under the Office of Civil Affairs to enhance public safety and crime prevention.

Marie Stærke, after 24 years in local politics and 15 years as the Social Democratic mayor of Køge, is starting a new role in public affairs and communications.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the declassification of documents related to the failed coup attempt of February 23, 1981, to address a historical debt with the public and promote transparency.

Elina Valtonen, Finland's Minister of Foreign Affairs, will answer current questions regarding global crisis hotspots during a live broadcast.

Triin Kõrgemaa has been appointed as the new chancellor of the Ministry of Rural Affairs in Estonia.

Public discussion has arisen regarding the initiatives taken by First Lady Marta Nawrocka, who has launched the foundation 'Close to Human Affairs' to address various social issues in Poland.

Tricia McLaughlin, the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, is confirmed to be leaving the Trump administration next week.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has been ordered by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to remove Col. Dave Butler from his position as chief of Army Public Affairs amid concerns about promotions within the Army.

Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has allocated €6.95 million to combat Hepatitis C infections and related deaths.

The Estonian Minister of Regional Affairs announced support for the Valga-Tartu daily train service with an additional bus line until the school year ends.

A new morning bus line connecting Valga and Tartu will begin operation in March, as announced by the Estonian Minister of Rural Affairs and Agriculture Hendrik Johannes Terras.

Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, Iceland's Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, defends a proposed bill regarding the connection between public insurance and wage indexation, stating that much of the criticism it has garnered is based on misunderstanding.

The article examines the challenges faced by the next Minister of Social Affairs and Health, following the departure of Kaisa Juuso, amidst significant budget cuts in social and health services in Finland.

To Vima introduces a commenting feature for its articles, encouraging readers to engage in public discourse on current affairs.

Instagram has suspended the 'AIPAC Tracker' account, which tracked donations made by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, sparking debates about digital free speech.

The NTL union in Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for an independent investigation to enhance public trust in the foreign service's work.

The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) has issued a warning about identity theft involving its official phone number, urging the public to avoid sharing personal information or money through potentially fraudulent calls.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Secretary to the State Government Babatunde Osokoya, highlighting his impactful contributions and recent active participation in state affairs.

The Lithuanian government has approved a proposal to allow the International American School in Vilnius to lease public property for educational purposes for a term of up to 99 years.

In 2019, Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide was informed about a serious warning against the International Peace Institute, which led to a note being sent to the Chief Public Prosecutor and eventually forwarded to the investigation team of the Epstein case in the US.

The South African Home Affairs Committee completed public hearings on the Marriage Bill, gathering diverse community insights to refine the proposed legislation.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo discusses the need for Europe to have its own nuclear deterrent during a public hearing in Parliament, following comments by the EU's high representative for foreign affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Father Danilo César, accused of religious intolerance over comments about Preta Gil during an online mass, reached an agreement with the Federal Public Ministry to avoid criminal prosecution.

The Ministry of Social Affairs has proposed an update to a law that has been in place for over two decades to align infectious disease prevention with contemporary threats, introducing significant changes for parents, employers, and care homes.

The French media agency Havas Media Group has acquired Acento Public Affairs, a consultancy led by former socialist minister José Blanco.

The Icelandic Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs is proposing to eliminate the obligation to warn public employees, a move that faces strong criticism from labor unions.

The developments in the first ten days of 2026 confirm the assessment of a hybrid reality characterized by a growing tendency towards unlimited revisionism amidst fragmented perceptions of a partly virtual world shaping public understanding of international affairs.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs Davor Božinović delivered a remarkable speech at the pre-Christmas reception of the Serbian National Council in Zagreb, eliciting notable public reactions and comparisons to statecraft rather than ministerial duties.

Fabian Mehring, Bavaria's Minister for Digital Affairs from the Free Voters party, advocates for a real-name policy on the internet to improve public discourse.