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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anniversary of Aracaju: check what opens and closes on the capital's 171st birthday

On the 171st anniversary of Aracaju, the city government announced changes to the operational hours of some administrative agencies while essential services will operate as usual.

Mar 16 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired civil police officer is suspected of accessing restricted data from public agencies in the DF

A retired civil police officer in Brazil is under investigation for allegedly accessing restricted information from public agencies in the Federal District.

Mar 16 • 11:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Agency Consolidation, Outline by the End of This Month... Incheon Airport Union Opposes Merger of Two Airport Corporations

The South Korean government has initiated a reform plan to consolidate public agencies, including the merger of Incheon International Airport Corporation and Korea Airport Corporation, facing immediate opposition from labor unions.

Mar 16 • 08:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is Gas Agencies in Lucknow Engaging in Black Marketing?

Reports indicate that gas agencies in Lucknow may be involved in black marketing, leading to public unrest due to gas shortages amidst the Iran conflict.

Mar 14 • 01:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Partiu Estágio' Program Offers Over 5,000 Internships for University Students in Bahia; Learn How to Apply

The 'Partiu Estágio' program in Bahia, Brazil, offers 5,874 internship positions for university students to work in public state agencies, with applications open until April 10.

Mar 11 • 13:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Long Queues at Gas Agencies, Public Distressed

Long queues at gas agencies are causing distress among the public due to issues with online booking.

Mar 11 • 12:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Heavy Crowd at Gas Agencies in Bhopal

Residents in Bhopal are facing long waits at gas agencies, illustrating the disconnect between government claims and the reality on the ground.

Mar 11 • 12:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Personnel Changes on March 9

The article lists personnel changes within various government agencies and institutions in South Korea.

Mar 8 • 09:13 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal will abolish 19 public agencies and aims for 83.8 million euros in savings over three years

Senegal plans to eliminate 19 public agencies in an effort to save 83.8 million euros amidst a significant budget deficit.

Mar 6 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPMG recommends that real estate agencies do not increase rents in Juiz de Fora during the state of calamity

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais urged real estate agencies to refrain from raising rents in Juiz de Fora due to the recent calamity caused by floods, which resulted in numerous casualties and displaced individuals.

Mar 5 • 21:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Chungju Man’ YouTube Channel Attracts Attention from Chicken Shops to Police... “Is This an Ad Expo?”

Kim Seon-tae, previously a public servant in Chungju, South Korea, has launched a YouTube channel that has quickly gained significant attention and interest from businesses and government agencies for collaboration and advertising.

Mar 5 • 02:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group led by Vorcaro invaded restricted systems of the Federal Police, Federal Public Ministry, FBI, and Interpol, investigation points out

A group led by banker Daniel Vorcaro has been accused of unauthorized access to restricted systems of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Interpol.

Mar 4 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uberlândia changes law and requires authorization for cameras on streets and real-time image transmission

Uberlândia has enacted a new law requiring authorization for security cameras monitoring public streets and mandates real-time image transmission to public security agencies.

Mar 2 • 13:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI in dispute over safety

US President Trump has ordered federal agencies to cease using Anthropic AI technology due to safety concerns and a public dispute.

Feb 28 • 00:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ASEP: Announcement 1ΓΒ/2026 for 2,628 permanent positions in public sector agencies

The ASEP (Supreme Authority for Recruitment of Public Employees) has announced the recruitment of 2,628 permanent positions across various public sector agencies in Greece.

Feb 27 • 13:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police requests the arrest of tax analysts in Guarulhos, escalating the crisis between agencies

The Brazilian Federal Police has requested the arrest of three tax analysts from the Federal Revenue under suspicion of usurpation of public function, which has heightened the ongoing crisis between the two government agencies.

Feb 25 • 22:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Government agencies scammed’... Reducing the initial down payment ratio for public projects to 30-50%

The South Korean government plans to reduce the initial down payment for public projects from a maximum of 70% to 30-50% starting in the second half of this year.

Feb 24 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School Uniform Card can be withdrawn directly from BRB agencies

The School Uniform Card for public school students in Brazil can now be collected at agencies of the Banco de Brasília (BRB), with funds available for purchasing uniforms.

Feb 24 • 12:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Public dispute escalates in Russia - Now a minister makes a strong claim: Russian army messages are leaking

Russia's Digital Minister Maksut Shadaev claims that foreign intelligence agencies are systematically accessing Telegram communications, which are being used against the Russian army.

Feb 22 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court sets final deadline for the city hall regarding intervention in the Guaicurus Consortium

A court in Campo Grande established March 9, 2026, as the final deadline for the city hall and regulatory agencies to present a plan to regularize public transport in the capital.

Feb 21 • 15:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Not Enough for J. Epstein: D. Trump Orders Release of Alien Documents

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has directed US departments and agencies to release documents regarding aliens and extraterrestrial life, citing significant public interest.

Feb 21 • 12:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trump orders release of files on aliens after Obama's 'classified' slip

Trump has instructed federal agencies to identify and release files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life in response to public interest and comments made by Barack Obama.

Feb 20 • 09:51 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Trump orders Pentagon, other US agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens

President Trump has ordered the Pentagon and other U.S. agencies to release files regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial life, amid ongoing public interest.

Feb 20 • 09:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump doubts aliens and UFOs... but will declassify information from the US government

President Donald Trump announced he will instruct the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and disclose files related to aliens and UFOs, citing a significant public interest in the matter.

Feb 20 • 08:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Given the great interest generated," Donald Trump announces he will order the publication of documents on UFOs and extraterrestrials

Donald Trump has announced plans to instruct federal agencies to identify and release documents related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life following public demand.

Feb 20 • 07:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump's Order to Release Files on Aliens and UFOs

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to instruct federal agencies to locate and publish government files related to extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), responding to public interest.

Feb 20 • 03:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump's NIH director isn't the only one wearing multiple hats during the president's second term

Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the NIH, has taken on the additional role of acting head of the CDC following the departure of Jim O'Neill amid a restructuring of the Trump administration's public health agencies.

Feb 20 • 00:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VIDEO. What is happening with the public procurement system reform?

A discussion on the reform of the public procurement system in Latvia involved key figures from the government, oversight agencies, and industry stakeholders.

Feb 18 • 17:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Health ministry forces immediate exit for senior directors

The Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria has ordered the immediate retirement of directors who have served for eight years or more, affecting various agencies and hospitals.

Feb 18 • 05:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK weather chaos warning amid flood and ice alerts for huge areas of Britain

The UK is facing severe weather warnings for flooding and icy conditions, prompting agencies to advise the public to take precautions.

Feb 16 • 17:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

ASF launches new system to monitor that federal dependencies correct irregularities

The Superior Audit Office of the Federation (ASF) introduced a new system aimed at helping public servants correct irregularities in federal agencies.

Feb 12 • 19:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Organizations and State Institutions: Public Procurement Reform Will Reduce Transparency in Public Funding Distribution

Latvia's proposed public procurement reform could significantly decrease transparency by allowing government agencies to spend large sums without public announcements or competitive bidding processes.

Feb 12 • 07:07 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Shin Bet: Iran carried out hundreds of attempts to hack accounts of officials and public figures in the past year

Israeli intelligence agencies reported that Iranian cyber units attempted hundreds of cyber attacks aimed at breaching the accounts of politicians and security officials over the past year.

Feb 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Defend budget or forfeit allocation, Senate warns MDAs

The Nigerian Senate has warned that ministries and agencies failing to defend their budget proposals may lose their allocations, which could be redirected to priority projects.

Feb 9 • 18:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ASEP: Announcement for 2,628 positions from participants in the nationwide written competition 1G/2025

The Greek ASEP has announced the opening of 2,628 positions for permanent and indefinite private law personnel in various fields within public agencies, following the nationwide written competition 1G/2025.

Feb 9 • 12:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Public agencies in the spotlight: INDEC's turn

The changes occurring at the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reflect the government's hostility towards the public sector.

Feb 5 • 20:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCC, NSCDC to prosecute contractors for fibre-optic damage

The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps are warning contractors and public agencies of prosecution for damages caused to fibre-optic cables during construction work.

Feb 4 • 21:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why is Germany preparing a radical reform of its intelligence agencies?

Germany is preparing significant reform of its intelligence agencies in response to public and political outcry over espionage issues, driven by the need to address historical constraints and evolving threats.

Feb 4 • 09:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP reaches agreement on the deadline for pre-carnival parties in João Pessoa

The Public Ministry of Paraíba (MPPB) reached an agreement with public power agencies, carnival associations, and the Military Police to set the deadline for pre-carnival parties in João Pessoa following a meeting.

Feb 3 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hearing at the TRT ends without agreement, and the bus drivers' strike continues in Greater São Luís; understand

Another hearing between bus drivers, transport companies, and public agencies ended without an agreement, leading to the continuation of the strike in Greater São Luís.

Feb 3 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Strike of the bus drivers: hearing to address impasse this Tuesday in São Luís

A new hearing between bus drivers, transport companies, and public agencies is scheduled for Tuesday as the public transport strike in São Luís enters its fifth day, leaving approximately 700,000 passengers without collective transport.

Feb 3 • 10:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

The Corruption Investigation Office: 'Public officials of rank 3 and above at the Serious Crime Investigation Agency should be investigated by us' - opinion letter to the government

The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) stated that there are no regulations for investigating crimes committed by public officials at the Serious Crime Investigation Agency and emphasized the need for clear investigative boundaries between agencies.

Feb 3 • 02:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. 'The government's AI initiative is a high-risk experiment'

An opinion piece argues that the government's push for AI across all agencies neglects legal safety, turning it into a risky experiment at the expense of public and employee welfare.

Feb 2 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS resumes services in agencies in MG after system maintenance

INSS agencies in Minas Gerais reopened after a temporary closure for system maintenance last week.

Feb 2 • 14:26 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

City of Hamburg saves millions with financial service agency – but is it really enough?

Hamburg's municipal financial service agency has issued 769 million euros in loans to public companies during its first year, which financial senator Dressel views positively despite rising debts and opposition criticism.

Jan 13 • 15:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government will free up land for housing, but municipalities will benefit. The project has been revised

The article discusses the revised legislation aimed at freeing up land for residential construction, exploring the roles of various agencies and the potential uses for municipalities, as well as the prospects for public sector housing.

Jan 13 • 03:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

State debts over 3 billion euros: Agencies that do not pay under scrutiny

The Greek Ministry of National Economy intensifies its oversight on public agencies that delay payments, as state debts exceed 3 billion euros.

Jan 9 • 05:56 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Competition fines four travel agencies 3 million for sharing contracts of the Bank of Spain and UCM

The National Commission of Markets and Competition has imposed a fine of 2.91 million euros on four travel agencies for manipulating contracts awarded by the Bank of Spain and the Complutense University of Madrid between 2021 and 2022, along with a prohibition from participating in public tenders.

Dec 29 • 10:20 UTC

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