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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Former 'number two' of the Andalusian PSOE and a former advisor prosecuted for training courses

The former deputy general secretary of the Andalusian PSOE, Rafael Velasco, and former employment advisor Antonio Fernández have been prosecuted for irregularities in public training aid.

Feb 26 • 17:04 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: One in four Canadian employees now works for government

A report reveals that one in four Canadian employees is now employed in the public sector, indicating a significant growth that raises concerns about sustainability.

Feb 26 • 12:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Most new jobs in the state

The public sector in Norway saw the highest employment growth in 2025, with a 1.8% increase equating to 5,900 new jobs, predominantly in hospitals and defense.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Most new jobs in public administration

New job growth in Norway is strongest in the public administration sector, with a reported increase of 1.8% and 5,900 new positions in 2025.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE of SC announces competition with 20 vacancies and a salary of R$ 10.4 thousand; see areas

The Court of Accounts of the State of Santa Catarina has announced a public competition for 20 vacancies, targeting various fields for the position of external control fiscal auditor.

Feb 25 • 19:01 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
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Former drivers of Ušakov are sentenced to prison for fictitious "employment" at "Rīgas satiksme"

Two former drivers of Ušakov have been sentenced to prison for extensive fraud involving the public enterprise "Rīgas satiksme".

Feb 25 • 04:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

8 out of 10 Public Institutions Fulfill 'Youth Employment Obligation'... Employment Reaches 25,000

Eight out of ten public institutions in South Korea have fulfilled their youth employment obligations, resulting in the hiring of approximately 25,435 young people.

Feb 25 • 03:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The headlines of the newspapers today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Today's newspaper headlines from Greece cover various topics including external balances, pension changes, public employment, and significant political issues.

Feb 24 • 06:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of 4,000 inhabitants in SC offers salary of R$ 30,3 thousand in public competition

The city of Romelândia in Santa Catarina is hosting a public competition with over 50 job openings and a salary of R$ 30,3 thousand.

Feb 23 • 21:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Finding a job at 50 can be a tough nut to crack. The Brno Public Transport Company is attracting the older generation behind the wheel

The Brno Public Transport Company in Czechia is launching initiatives to attract older drivers to address workforce shortages.

Feb 23 • 15:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Average pension increase to 18 euros in January

The average increase in primary pensions in Greece for January is limited to 18 euros, reflecting government-set adjustments amidst rising disparities in pension amounts based on employment sector.

Feb 23 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará has job vacancies and open competitions this Monday (23); see how to apply

On Monday, Ceará has job opportunities and public competitions open for applications, covering various sectors and education levels.

Feb 23 • 08:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Here are the summer jobs - 'apply in good time'

Job seekers are encouraged to apply early for summer jobs, with an increase in retail positions and a notable rise in vacancies for correctional officers, according to the Swedish Public Employment Service.

Feb 23 • 07:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

EBC will have a new job and remuneration plan after ten years of demands

EBC has approved a new job and remuneration plan following over a decade of demands from workers.

Feb 23 • 02:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Impact on purchasing power: In eight years, a formal private employee lost 16 salaries and a public employee, 21

A report reveals that formal private employees in Argentina have lost 16 monthly salaries and public employees 21 due to rising inflation over the past eight years.

Feb 22 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With salaries of up to R$ 21,000 and nearly 70 vacancies, Lagoa da Prata City Hall opens a public competition

The Lagoa da Prata City Hall announced a public competition offering 67 job vacancies across various education levels with salaries reaching over R$ 21,000.

Feb 22 • 19:48 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

Examinations for the São Domingos City Hall Competition, with 89 vacancies, take place this Sunday (22)

The São Domingos public competition offering 89 job vacancies will take place on Sunday, covering various educational levels with salaries ranging from R$ 1.5 to R$ 4.4 thousand.

Feb 22 • 12:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Contests and selections in PE offer more than 785 vacancies with salaries up to R$ 13.2 thousand; find out how to apply

Pernambuco offers over 785 job vacancies through simplified selections and public competitions across various cities in the state.

Feb 22 • 12:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Stop Hiring Humans

A provocative advertising campaign by the AI solutions company Artisan in San Francisco sparked public outrage by suggesting that human employees are becoming obsolete.

Feb 22 • 04:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new transport benefit is proposed: here’s who could benefit from it

A proposed bill in Lithuania aims to provide significant public transport discounts for workers living far from their jobs, potentially boosting employment in urban areas.

Feb 21 • 14:13 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Chris Selley: Nobody wants to work in Ottawa, Ottawa unions say

Unions in Ottawa claim that government practices are pushing potential workers away, advocating for a modern approach to public service employment.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Mexicans: New York consulate will have a health fair on February 23

The Mexican consulate in New York is organizing a health fair on February 23 to provide services to Mexican immigrants, especially those without formal employment.

Feb 20 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice accepts appeal and bus company resumes operations after MTE attaches photo produced by artificial intelligence

A Brazilian bus company in Pilar do Sul resumes operations following a judicial ruling prompted by the use of an AI-generated image by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) to justify its suspension.

Feb 20 • 14:55 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Victory of Employment Succession for Korean GM After a Month: Thanks to Communication with Union Members

Korean GM reached an agreement to retain all employees from its Sejong Logistics Center after significant pressure from the workers' union and public commitment from the government regarding labor rights.

Feb 19 • 09:50 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

Senador Canedo City Council Contest with salaries up to R$ 11,9 thousand is open for registration

The City Council of Senador Canedo has opened applications for a public competition offering 25 immediate vacancies and a salary range of R$ 4,425.53 to R$ 11,903.79.

Feb 17 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFPI opens registrations for a professor contest with 81 vacancies and salaries of up to R$ 13.7 thousand

The Federal Institute of Piauí (IFPI) is inviting applications for a public contest for 81 teaching positions, with salaries ranging from R$ 6,397.19 to R$ 13,763.94.

Feb 16 • 22:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17 a holiday?

The article discusses the national holiday status of February 17 in Argentina, related to Carnival celebrations.

Feb 16 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The National Court asks the Ministry of Justice to prevent the collapse of three central courts due to lack of officials

The National Court in Spain is facing a critical shortage of officials, leading judges to take unprecedented measures to inform involved parties in various cases.

Feb 15 • 23:59 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Job Ads - Trap: How the Fraud Under the Pretense of Job Finding Is Set Up

Job scams disguised as legitimate employment opportunities are on the rise in Greece, exploiting individuals' need for work and dreams of overseas opportunities.

Feb 13 • 16:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Paid Leave for Husbands Starts 50 Days Before Childbirth... 63 Public Livelihood Bills Passed in National Assembly

The South Korean National Assembly passed 63 public livelihood bills, including significant amendments to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act allowing paid leave for husbands starting 50 days before childbirth.

Feb 12 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the deadline and how to register for the city hall contest in TO with salaries of up to R$ 15 thousand

The city of Couto Magalhães is offering 201 job openings through a public competition, with registration closing on February 19.

Feb 12 • 10:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São José dos Cordeiros City Hall opens job vacancies with salaries above R$ 4,000

The City Hall of São José dos Cordeiros in Brazil is accepting applications for 43 public servant positions with salaries exceeding R$ 4,300.

Feb 11 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New public agreement has been reached

A three-year agreement covering 200,000 public employees in Denmark has been established, featuring a financial framework of 8.7 percent and various benefits.

Feb 11 • 09:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New rules for counting work experience in the public sector

New legislation in Poland introduces updated rules for calculating work experience in the public sector, effective from January 1, 2026.

Feb 11 • 08:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Salto City Hall opens registrations for public competition with salaries up to R$ 10,000

The Salto City Hall has opened registrations for a public competition offering 127 job vacancies with salaries reaching up to R$ 10,000.

Feb 10 • 21:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

More than 32,000 agents recruited in 2024: civil servants increasingly numerous in France

In 2024, France recruited 32,800 new civil servants, indicating a steady growth trend in public sector employment that is expected to continue into the following years.

Feb 10 • 18:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ASEP: Announcement 1K/2026 for 510 permanent positions in the Ministry of Health

The Greek ASEP has announced the recruitment of 510 permanent positions in the Ministry of Health, with applications opening on February 17, 2026.

Feb 10 • 11:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Discussion on Supplementing the Basic Law for Workers Intensifies... Experts Say 'Fines Should Be Imposed to Enhance Effectiveness'

The South Korean government has initiated a public discussion to gather opinions on the Basic Law for Workers' Rights and the introduction of a worker presumptive system, emphasizing the need for fines to increase compliance.

Feb 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registration for the public competition in Santa Isabel ends this Monday; salaries up to R$ 7,8 thousand

The registration for the public competition of the City Hall of Santa Isabel concludes on Monday, offering 152 immediate job vacancies with salaries ranging from R$ 1,695.18 to R$ 7,833.63.

Feb 9 • 17:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Auditor fiscal contest with a salary of R$ 28,500 opens for registration

The Goiás State Secretariat of Economy has opened registrations for a public competition for state tax auditors, offering a salary of R$ 28,500.

Feb 9 • 16:37 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos Employment Drive Offers Over 100 Job Opportunities; Learn More

The city of Santos, Brazil, is hosting its first Employment Drive of 2026, which will provide over 100 job vacancies through its Public Employment and Work Center.

Feb 9 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará has job openings and public contests open this Monday (9); see how to apply

On Monday, Ceará has various job opportunities and public contests open for application, covering different areas and educational requirements.

Feb 9 • 08:03 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Snowball effect and political decisions behind job migration

The article explores the decline of government jobs in rural municipalities of Sweden, contrasting the overall increase in public sector employment.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Payments e-EFKA – DYPA until Friday

A total of €70.5 million will be disbursed to 93,900 beneficiaries from the e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service (DYPA) starting from Monday until Friday, February 13, 2026.

Feb 9 • 04:20 UTC

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