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National & Local

Public Help Requested: Attempting to Identify 7 Post-War Freedom Fighters' Remains

Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify the remains of seven freedom fighters exhumed from a cemetery in Jūžintai, Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ibaneis is begging for help to save BRB

Governor Ibaneis Rocha of the MDB party is seeking assistance from President Lula's government to address the public bank BRB's involvement in a fraud scandal, amidst political hesitation regarding the bank's financial troubles.

Feb 25 • 23:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family Mutirão is now open for registration in cities in the region

The Public Defender's Office of Minas Gerais is accepting registrations for the Family Mutirão 2026 until March 6, focused on resolving family law issues in four regional cities.

Feb 25 • 21:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Héctor Enríquez Ruiz has been missing for six days in Pichincha: family asks for help in locating him

Héctor Enríquez Ruiz, a 27-year-old sound engineer, has been missing since February 19, 2026, prompting family members and friends to seek public assistance and support from the authorities in finding him.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police releases image of suspect in murder of man in Farol, Maceió; VIDEO

The Civil Police of Alagoas have released an image of a suspect in the murder of Carlos Alberto Oliveira de Lima in Maceió, asking the public for assistance in identifying him.

Feb 24 • 14:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Police want to investigate whether this 'Bolt Food' courier could have caused an accident: one injured person

Lithuanian police are investigating a traffic accident involving a 'Bolt Food' courier and are seeking public assistance in identifying the individual captured in a photograph.

Feb 24 • 11:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Vilnius Police Search for Car Accident Perpetrator

Vilnius police are asking for public assistance in identifying a man photographed at the scene of a traffic accident, which resulted in an injury.

Feb 24 • 11:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Kaunas police are looking for a brutal robber – asking for public assistance

Kaunas police are seeking public assistance to identify a violent robber involved in property crimes.

Feb 24 • 09:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender offers free services this Wednesday (25) in DF

The Public Defender of the Federal District (DF) in Brazil is providing free services for vulnerable individuals in Brasília on Wednesday, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Mysteriously Disappeared, She Has a Small Son at Home. The Police Are Uselessly Searching for the Woman, Have You Seen Her?

The police in Prague are seeking public assistance in the search for 36-year-old Michaela Stehlíková, who has been missing for several months and has a ten-year-old son waiting for her at home.

Feb 23 • 11:12 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

60 seconds: The Assistance Scandal in Södertälje

A family including a police officer, a lawyer, and a pilot has been implicated in a major fraud scheme involving assistance compensation in Södertälje, Sweden.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba sent more people in vulnerable situations than it received from neighboring cities

Piracicaba provided more bus passes for vulnerable individuals to depart for neighboring cities than it received from them, amid allegations of misuse of public assistance resources.

Feb 22 • 10:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years - help promised now

Ulla-Lena Lindqvist has been struggling with her address being hijacked for nearly four years, leading to a sense of helplessness as she seeks assistance from authorities, who have promised new measures to address the issue.

Feb 21 • 06:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Vandalism: Numerous Trees Mutilated

The city administration of Unterschleißheim is seeking public assistance following a vandalism incident where several municipal trees were severely damaged.

Feb 20 • 15:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Support for Migrants in Texas: Centers Offering Free Assistance to File Taxes in Spanish and English

In Texas, various public and community initiatives provide free bilingual tax filing assistance for migrants and families during the tax season, aiming to alleviate financial stress and simplify the process of complying with the IRS.

Feb 20 • 14:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Front companies, support from civil servants and access to confidential information: how the CV's structure for trafficking in AM was organized

The Comando Vermelho (CV) organized a drug trafficking operation in Amazonas with the assistance of public agents, which included the use of front companies and access to confidential police information.

Feb 20 • 13:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After a trolleybus journey, woman in Vilnius needed medical assistance

A woman in Vilnius required medical attention after falling in a suddenly stopping trolleybus.

Feb 20 • 08:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFMG Ipatinga offers free course with R$ 200 aid for Fundamental Education students

Students in the 9th grade at public schools can enroll in the free preparatory course at IFMG Ipatinga, which offers R$ 200 assistance monthly during the course period.

Feb 19 • 21:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

What Father Antonios said after his conviction: He asks for help for €60,000

Father Antonios, after being sentenced to a fine of €60,000 by the Court of Appeals, is seeking financial assistance from the public, citing an inability to pay due to his reduced salary.

Feb 19 • 14:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The trip on a public bus in the capital ended sadly for two passengers – women needed medical assistance

Two women were injured during a bus stop in Vilnius and required medical assistance.

Feb 19 • 06:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

British Police Request Witness Collaboration in Epstein Case

The Surrey Police in England are seeking public assistance related to allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault connected to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 18 • 15:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

New Green Enemies of Robert Fico: Green Deal, Emissions Quotas, and Expensive Electricity

The article critiques the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's recent focus on economic growth over environmental issues, highlighting concerns about a lack of meaningful reforms and support for heavy industries instead of broader public assistance.

Feb 18 • 08:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Rape victim shares artwork amid plea to help solve historical case

Police in Australia are seeking public assistance to solve a 1988 case of abduction and rape in St Kilda, where the victim appealed for information to identify one of her attackers.

Feb 18 • 02:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Edmonton police seek public help on investigation into fatal shooting

Edmonton police are asking for public assistance in gathering information related to a fatal shooting that occurred on the city's north side.

Feb 18 • 01:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A shocking video is spreading: residents ask for public help

A disturbing video showing an individual hitting and dragging a dog has surfaced, prompting local residents in Lithuania to seek assistance in identifying the individual and addressing animal cruelty.

Feb 17 • 16:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VID assesses discrepancies in the spending of the animal assistance fund "Sofi"; the organization could lose its public benefit status

The Latvian Revenue Service is reviewing the fund 'Sofi' for possible discrepancies in financial allocations and could revoke its public benefit status.

Feb 17 • 13:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Police Searching for Man

The police in the capital region of Iceland are seeking assistance in locating a man and have released a photo for public aid in identifying him.

Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sexual Assault: Lagos Seeks Public Help to Locate TikToker

The Lagos state government is appealing for public assistance to locate a TikTok user who reported a serious sexual assault.

Feb 17 • 12:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Home invasion dressed in a flat cap assaulted a man in a senior housing

An elderly man in a senior housing facility in Nørrebro, Copenhagen, was assaulted during a home invasion, prompting police to seek public assistance in identifying the suspect.

Feb 17 • 11:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police seek family of missing child in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command is asking for help from the public to locate the family of a missing child, Yusuf Fidelis, who was found and brought to a police station.

Feb 17 • 11:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

He left home and has not returned: the capital's police are searching for Renaldas Juchnevičius

Renaldas Juchnevičius has been missing since February 13, after leaving his home in Vilnius, and police are seeking public assistance in locating him.

Feb 17 • 11:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish People Would Not Cut These Things - 'Under No Circumstances...'

A survey reveals strong opinions among Finns regarding government spending cuts, particularly in light of upcoming reductions to basic social assistance.

Feb 17 • 10:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Violent incident with knife in Bodø

A man in his 20s has been arrested after a knife-related violence incident in Bodø, Norway, with a 40-year-old man receiving assistance from health personnel on the scene.

Feb 17 • 05:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ministry: Establishing a State-Funded 24-Hour Emergency Veterinary Assistance System is Not Feasible

Latvian Ministry of Agriculture states that a state-funded 24-hour emergency veterinary assistance system is financially unfeasible due to current budget constraints.

Feb 17 • 05:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Field hospitals ensure medical assistance for revelers during Carnival

The government of Maranhão has established field hospitals to provide medical assistance to Carnival revelers during the 2026 celebrations.

Feb 16 • 14:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvian Public Media's Fundraiser Raises €407,411 for Ukraine's Heating Needs

Latvian Public Media has raised over €407,000 through a fundraiser to provide heating assistance for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.

Feb 16 • 14:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Public asked to help find man who may be missing in Galloway Forest Park

Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating a missing campervan driver, Stephen Neil, in Galloway Forest Park.

Feb 16 • 09:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

After calling an ambulance for a drunk friend, he tried to drive away in a car

A situation unfolded where a group initially called for emergency assistance for a very drunk friend who then attempted to leave the scene by driving.

Feb 16 • 08:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The basic component of social assistance for single residents decreases by almost 20 euros in March

In March, the basic component of social assistance for single residents in Finland will be reduced by nearly 20 euros due to cuts in public finances introduced by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government.

Feb 16 • 07:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Massachusetts auditor takes transparency fight to high court after alleged $12M fraud uncovered

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has filed a lawsuit against legislative leaders, including her own party members, to enforce a voter-approved measure allowing audits after discovering nearly $12 million in alleged public assistance fraud.

Feb 15 • 19:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A teenager went missing in Silale district; relatives and the police are asking for help

Deimantas Matulevičius, a teenager from Silale district, has been missing since February 13, 2026, and authorities are requesting public assistance for information regarding his whereabouts.

Feb 15 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big announcement by CM Yogi in Gorakhpur, lack of money will no longer be an obstacle for treatment

In Gorakhpur, CM Yogi Adityanath assured citizens that financial constraints will not hinder access to medical treatment, instructing officials to expedite support for those in need.

Feb 15 • 12:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It’s official: the change that comes into effect from March 1 with SNAP vouchers in New York

Changes to the SNAP program in New York will require some participants to provide additional documentation to avoid disruption in their benefits starting March 1.

Feb 15 • 10:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mass youth brawl in the center of Kaišiadorys: urgent medical assistance required

A violent altercation involving young people in the center of Kaišiadorys led to injuries and police intervention.

Feb 15 • 09:24 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Threatening person with chainsaw in downtown Oslo

A threatening individual armed with a chainsaw caused alarm in downtown Oslo, prompting extensive police searches and helicopter assistance, but no suspects were found.

Feb 15 • 06:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP issues update on anti-fraud crackdown to beat benefit cheats

The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing new powers to combat benefit fraud and recover wrongly paid funds.

Feb 15 • 00:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Investigators are addressing the disappearances of two young women in Prague, asking the public for help

Two young women have gone missing in Prague, prompting police to seek assistance from the public.

Feb 14 • 15:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EFKA – DYPA: Payments by February 20

A total of €81,324,260.83 will be disbursed to 98,522 beneficiaries between February 16 and 20 as part of scheduled payments from the e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service (DYPA).

Feb 14 • 11:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

CCTV released after man 'attempted to rape' woman in Derby park

Police in Derby have released CCTV images in connection with an attempted rape case that occurred in Bass' Recreation Ground, urging the public for assistance in identifying the suspect.

Feb 14 • 09:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indian student goes missing again in America, police investigating

A 22-year-old Indian student, Saket Srinivasanayya, has been reported missing in the United States, prompting police to seek public assistance in locating him.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC

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