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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Serraria Contest takes place this Sunday (22) for nearly 6,000 registered applicants

The Sunday contest in Serraria, Brazil, has attracted 5,888 applicants for various positions with salaries up to R$ 5,000.

Mar 22 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Post office extends validity of the contest with 3,500 vacancies for another year

The Brazilian postal service, Correios, has extended the validity period of its public service exam, which offers 3,500 vacancies for positions at different educational levels, until April 14, 2027.

Mar 19 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations for the Unified Contest of RN are open; learn how to sign up

Registrations for the Unified Public Contest of Rio Grande do Norte are now open, offering 175 immediate job vacancies in state agencies with varying initial salaries.

Mar 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects investigated for fraud in public contest are arrested by the PRF on BR-316 in Ouricuri

Two men suspected of involvement in a fraud related to a military police public contest in Tocantins were arrested by federal highway police in Ouricuri, Pernambuco.

Mar 18 • 21:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall Contest of Itabaiana, PB, opens positions with salaries of up to R$ 3,600

The City Hall of Itabaiana, Brazil, has opened applications for a contest offering 126 job positions across various levels with salaries reaching R$ 3,600.

Mar 18 • 20:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters Contest: DF Justice Reverses Course and Maintains Dynamic Bar Test for Women

The Justice of the Federal District has reinstated the requirement for women to take the dynamic bar test in firefighters' competitions after previously suspending it following public prosecution claims of gender discrimination.

Mar 18 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNU 2025: see profile of those approved and next steps

The Brazilian federal government presents the official results of the Unified National Public Contest (CNU) with insights on the applicants' demographics and attendance rates.

Mar 17 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Contest "Strength of the Past - for the Present". Get to Know the Finalists' Works and Choose the Audience's Favorite

A competition showcasing student projects that creatively highlight moments from Lithuania's fight for freedom is taking place, inviting public votes for a favorite work.

Mar 17 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sesapi Contest: More than 30,000 Candidates Take Exams This Sunday (15); See Guidelines

The public competition for the Piauí Health Department includes over 30,000 candidates and offers 1,000 vacancies across various education levels.

Mar 15 • 00:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seduc Contest: Locations and Times for the Second Sunday of Tests Are Now Available in RO

The Brazilian Institute of Executive Support and Development (Ibade) has released the locations and timings for the upcoming public examinations of the State Department of Education of Rondônia.

Mar 14 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sefaz Contest: final result is announced; see how to check

The final results of the public contest for the Piauí State Finance Secretariat (Sefaz) have been released, including a list of approved candidates for various positions with salaries ranging from R$10,000 to R$27,000.

Mar 13 • 23:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufob opens applications for a contest with positions for professors with salaries of up to R$ 14.4 thousand

The Federal University of West Bahia (Ufob) is accepting applications for a public competition offering 29 professor positions with salaries ranging from R$ 3.9 thousand to R$ 14.4 thousand.

Mar 13 • 01:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Preliminary result of the MP-AP contest has an appeal deadline until this Wednesday (11)

Candidates in the Ministry of Public of Amapá (MP-AP) contest must submit appeals against the preliminary results by Wednesday, the 11th.

Mar 11 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer with dwarfism disqualified from contest says he dreams of being a delegate: 'My size won't stop me'

A Brazilian lawyer with dwarfism, Matheus Menezes, was disqualified from a physical fitness test for a delegate position, yet he remains determined to pursue his dream despite facing discrimination.

Mar 11 • 07:01 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Israeli TV considers reporting Swedish Eurovision winner

Israeli public broadcaster KAN is contemplating filing a complaint against Swedish Eurovision winner Felicia due to her comments regarding Israel's participation in the contest.

Mar 10 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Attorney General Contest: Citizen Commission Receives 75 Candidates' Files

A citizen selection commission in Ecuador has received 75 candidates' files for the Attorney General contest, marking the beginning of a public merit and opposition process.

Mar 9 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Announcement of the Manaus Municipal Guard contest will be released on March 23, announces mayor

The mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, announced that the contest for the Municipal Guard will open on March 23, offering 590 positions to enhance public safety in the city.

Mar 9 • 12:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Huge biathlon contest: Jüri Ratas and other influencers tested their accuracy before the Tehvandi World Cup stage

Prominent Estonian public figures participated in a biathlon event to celebrate the upcoming World Cup in Otepää, showcasing their skills alongside professional athletes.

Mar 9 • 10:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The exams for the Cajazeiras city hall contest take place this Sunday (8) for more than 7,000 registered applicants

Objective tests for the Cajazeiras city hall contest will occur on Sunday, involving over 7,000 participants across different education levels.

Mar 7 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus will have a contest with 590 positions for the Municipal Guard, announces the city hall

The city of Manaus has announced a public contest for 590 positions in the Municipal Guard to enhance local security, coinciding with the appointment of the first female commander of the force.

Mar 7 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Final result of the CTMac and Civil Guard Contest is announced

The final results of the contest for the Macapá Municipal Civil Guard and CTMac traffic agent positions have been released, with the next phase scheduled for March.

Mar 5 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus City Council resumes certification exam after court decision

The Manaus City Council has announced the resumption of a public contest for the appointment of successful candidates following a court decision.

Mar 5 • 13:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Final answer key for the education contest in Petrolina is released

The definitive answer key for Petrolina's public education competition has been published, featuring 1,194 vacancies for various educational roles.

Mar 3 • 21:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Political spectacle,' says João Campos about CPI to investigate changes in contest results; president archived request from councilors

João Campos, the mayor of Recife, criticized a request for a parliamentary inquiry (CPI) to investigate changes in a public contest's results that allegedly benefited a judge's son, labeling it a political spectacle as the request was subsequently archived by the chamber president.

Mar 3 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the schedule for the Health Department contest with a salary of R$ 10,000

The Goiás State Health Department is offering a contest for 50 positions with a salary of R$ 10,100, starting from March 20 to April 21 for applications.

Mar 3 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Opposition to João Campos files CPI to investigate alteration in public contest results

A group of Recife city councilors has filed a request for a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) to investigate Mayor João Campos for alleged influence trafficking and nepotism related to irregularities in a public prosecutor exam.

Mar 2 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras subsidiary in Paraná announces public contest with 126 vacancies; see how to participate

A Petrobras subsidiary in Paraná is opening a public contest offering 126 job vacancies in various fields with registration from the 2nd to the 23rd of the month.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The participation of academia and its teachers will be key in the oral exam for candidates to preside over the Attorney General's Office

Academics and their institutions are urged to participate in the oral evaluations for candidates vying for the position of Attorney General in Ecuador.

Mar 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Finland is Ready to Win the Eurovision Song Contest

Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen won the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu with their song 'Liekinheitin' and are now preparing to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, backed by strong public support.

Feb 28 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous Education Contest in Amapá Offers 420 Positions with Salaries Over R$6,000; EDITAL

The Amapá governor has launched a public competition for indigenous education, offering 420 positions with salaries exceeding R$6,000 after a 20-year hiatus of such exams.

Feb 27 • 21:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for February 28

The article discusses three key announcements related to South Korea's upcoming March 1st commemoration of the March 1st Movement, a multicultural education award, and a public contest for driver's license exam questions.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Three Lawyers Registered in the Contest to Be Ecuador's Prosecutor

Three lawyers have registered for the public contest to become Ecuador's next prosecutor, with the application period closing soon.

Feb 26 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Citizen Participation Council and commissioners defend the organization of the attorney general selection contest

The Citizen Participation Council and a commission defend the public competition to select the attorney general amid civil society criticisms.

Feb 26 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí Civil Police Contest: preliminary results of the objective test are released; see

The preliminary results and official answer key of the objective test for the Piauí Civil Police contest have been released, with 200 immediate job openings available.

Feb 25 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sorocaba City Council establishes a committee to monitor those approved in the GCM contest who have not yet been called

Sorocaba's City Council has formed a committee to oversee candidates who were approved in the municipal guard competition but have not yet been appointed after three years of waiting.

Feb 24 • 22:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Contest to choose the Attorney General will have $13,000 to pay the fees of the members of the citizen commission and the notaries

A budget of approximately $13,000 will be allocated in 2026 for the reimbursement of fees to members of the citizen selection commission overseeing the public contest to elect the Attorney General of Ecuador.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teachers suspect fraud in contest and report opened envelopes on exam day in Baliza

Candidates for teaching positions in São João da Baliza, Brazil, reported potential fraud during a public exam, citing opened envelopes and lack of transparency.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga Zoo announces the names of the 'fantastic five' capybara pups

The Riga Zoo has announced the names of five new capybara pups: Andu, Frīda, Straume, Tamis, and Maksimuss Otto, following a public naming contest.

Feb 23 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations for the Cuité, PB City Hall contest end this Sunday (22)

The registrations for the Cuité City Hall contest in Brazil have been extended until Sunday, February 22, 2023, with various job vacancies available and salaries ranging from R$1,518 to R$6,000.

Feb 22 • 13:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations for the Novas Floresta City Hall Contest in PB End This Sunday (22)

Registrations for the public competition in Nova Floresta, Brazil, will close on Sunday, February 22, after being extended from the initial deadline of February 15.

Feb 21 • 21:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sesapi Contest: Dates, Times and Exam Guidelines Published

The public competition for the Piauí Health Department (Sesapi) is set for March 15, 2026, offering 1,000 positions in various fields.

Feb 21 • 20:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WEEK'S FACE ⟩ Ninjas 'get the job done'

The Estonian public has chosen Vanilla Ninja's song 'Too Epic to Be True' for the Eurovision Song Contest, prompting mixed reactions regarding the aesthetic value of the competition.

Feb 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Branco do Sul City Hall Contest Offers Positions with Salaries Up to R$ 18,000; See How to Participate

Rio Branco do Sul is offering 199 public service positions with salaries ranging from R$ 1,908 to R$ 18,000 as part of an open contest.

Feb 20 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Classification lists of the CNU are released this Friday (20)

The Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services released the classification lists for the Unified National Contest (CNU) in Brazil, detailing the initial selection and upcoming confirmation steps for candidates.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Nature Museum invites to participate in the photo contest "My Bird 2026"

The Latvian Nature Museum is hosting a photo contest titled "My Bird 2026" to engage the public in birdwatching and nature appreciation.

Feb 20 • 06:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNU 2025: classification and waiting lists are released this Friday

The classification lists for immediate vacancies and the waiting lists for the second edition of the Unified National Public Contest (CNU) will be released on Friday, along with the announcement of the first call for confirmation of interest.

Feb 20 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará government announces contest with 2,000 vacancies for teachers

The Ceará government has announced the creation of 2,000 vacancies for a public competition aimed at hiring state school teachers.

Feb 19 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lawyers have until March 3 to register for the selection contest of Ecuador's Attorney General

Lawyers have until March 3 to register for the public selection process for Ecuador's Attorney General, a position that will serve a six-year term.

Feb 19 • 00:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall Contest in TO with Salaries up to R$ 15 Thousand Ends Registrations This Thursday (19)

Registrations for the public competition for the City Hall of Couto Magalhães end this Thursday, with salaries ranging from R$ 1,518.00 to R$ 15,102.49.

Feb 18 • 23:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNU 2025: individual results are released this Wednesday

The individual results of the 2025 National Unified Public Contest (CNU) are set to be released on Wednesday, October 18, allowing candidates to verify their performance.

Feb 18 • 03:01 UTC

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