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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court prohibits São Luís from making new temporary hires for the education network

A court in Maranhão has prohibited the municipality of São Luís from conducting new selection processes for temporary teaching positions due to a civil action from the Public Ministry of Maranhão.

Mar 3 • 16:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A Law for the Protection of Those Working in the Public Interest

Latvia's Justice Ministry is preparing legislation to protect individuals working in the public interest from strategic lawsuits aimed at silencing them.

Mar 3 • 16:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates law that unifies city accounts and may affect health funding in Campo Grande

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is investigating a law that consolidates municipal financial accounts, raising concerns over potential impacts on health funding in Campo Grande.

Mar 3 • 15:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Iran War: Checks for Price Gouging – 'There is No Reason for Panic,' Says Theodorikakos

The Greek Ministry of Development is intensifying checks to prevent price gouging amid Middle East tensions, with Minister Theodorikakos assuring the public of sufficient product availability and possible emergency measures.

Mar 3 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In re-election campaign, head of MP-SP calls for 'decent salary' amid debate on super salaries

The head of the São Paulo Public Ministry calls for adequate salaries for public prosecutors during his re-election campaign as discussions continue about regulating excessive salary benefits for legal professionals.

Mar 3 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Seven suspects of militia involvement are indicted and have arrest warrants in Araruama, RJ

The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro has indicted seven individuals suspected of being part of a militia operating in Araruama, with arrests underway.

Mar 3 • 12:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 8-M organizers criticize the Ministry of Equality for demanding rejection of prostitution to receive aid: "They are trying to annul freedom of thought"

The 8-M organizers have criticized Spain's Ministry of Equality for requiring groups seeking public funding to reject prostitution, claiming this undermines feminist freedom of thought.

Mar 3 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão Public Ministry requests urgent regularization of semi-urban transport in Rosário

The Maranhão Public Ministry has urgently requested the regulation of semi-urban transport services in Rosário from state and municipal authorities.

Mar 3 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry opens investigation into scheme that led to dismissals in the Tourism Secretariat and in SPTuris; prosecutor requests police investigation

The São Paulo Public Ministry has initiated an investigation into allegations of favoritism involving dismissed members from the Municipal Tourism Secretariat and SPTuris.

Mar 3 • 11:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cultural Day Expanded to Every Wednesday Starting in April

The South Korean government is expanding the 'Cultural Day' program from the last Wednesday of each month to every Wednesday starting April 1, 2024, to enhance access to cultural activities.

Mar 3 • 05:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ear Case: MP has 30 days to analyze videos and phones of those investigated in SC

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has 30 days to analyze new evidence related to the case of a dog named Orelha, which was found dead in Florianópolis.

Mar 3 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Labor complaints in Sergipe increase by 22% in 2025, says MPT-SE

In 2025, labor complaints in Sergipe, Brazil showed a significant increase of 22% compared to the previous year, as reported by the Regional Labor Public Ministry.

Mar 2 • 23:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gonet limits payments from the Public Ministry after STF decision on 'additional benefits'

Brazil's Attorney General, Paulo Gonet, has restricted retroactive payments for prosecutors based on administrative decisions, ensuring they do not exceed the constitutional limit of R$ 46,366.19.

Mar 2 • 23:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Complaint against former bishop investigated for raping and harassing a priest is archived by the Public Ministry

The Public Ministry of Brazil has archived a case against former bishop Dom Valdir Mamede, who was investigated for sexually assaulting a priest, due to insufficient evidence to support claims of violence or coercion.

Mar 2 • 22:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges 16 people for fraud in RN that caused a loss of R$ 3.8 million to banks and companies

The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte has charged 16 individuals in connection with a systematic financial fraud scheme that resulted in R$ 3.8 million in losses to banks and consortium companies.

Mar 2 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itinerant Public Ministry serves riverside communities in Northern MG

The Itinerant Public Ministry of Minas Gerais will provide services to riverside communities along the São Francisco River from March 2 to 13.

Mar 2 • 17:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Refreshments for 18 million? The ministry could have canceled the management, warned an anti-corruption organization

An anti-corruption organization has raised concerns that the Czech ministry could have canceled a management decision related to a substantial budget for refreshments.

Mar 2 • 14:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Harakka harshly criticizes the Ministry of Finance: 'Oversight always leads to arrogance'

Timo Harakka, a former minister and current Member of Parliament, criticizes Finland's Ministry of Finance for its failures in managing the country's public finances, stating that its authoritarian approach has contributed to economic issues.

Mar 2 • 08:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

MSP deploys medical brigades in Milagro and activates sanitary plan due to flooding

The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) has deployed medical brigades and activated a sanitary response plan in Milagro, Ecuador, due to severe flooding and its impact on the local community.

Mar 1 • 23:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends suspension of environmental license and annulment of hearing about landfill in Acará, PA

The Federal Public Ministry recommends annulment of a public hearing on a waste treatment facility in Acará, Brazil, due to irregularities and disruptions during the event.

Mar 1 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Allegations of mistreatment of a dog in a city kennel are investigated in the interior of AC

An investigation has been initiated by the Public Ministry of Acre regarding allegations of mistreatment of a dog at a municipal kennel in Tarauacá following public outcry and documentation of the animal's severe injuries.

Mar 1 • 18:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Electrification of the Filzenexpress Can Start

The Bavarian Ministry of Transport has announced that financing for the electrification of the Filzenexpress train line between Ebersberg and Reitmehring has been secured with the signing of a contract with Deutsche Bahn.

Mar 1 • 15:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF demands measures against fires in railway stretches that pass through 30 cities in SP

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has recommended that railway concessionaires enhance vegetation control and remove biomass along railways in São Paulo to prevent fires.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Santana is postponed after firefighters identified irregularities

The Santana Carnival has been postponed due to safety irregularities found by firefighters during a public ministry inspection.

Feb 28 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry says the health agreement of the PM of Roraima is illegal and requests termination in 30 days

The Public Ministry of Roraima has declared a health agreement of the Military Police illegal and is urging its termination within 30 days.

Feb 28 • 15:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alexandra Villacís requests the Ministry of Labor and SRI to lift her work ban

Alexandra Villacís seeks to overturn a public employment ban imposed due to a debt, by requesting information and enabling her work status from the Ministry of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service.

Feb 28 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP demands immediate transfer of inmates after cell closure leaves police station 150% over capacity in Amazonas

The Public Ministry of Amazonas is urging the urgent transfer of inmates due to severe overcrowding at a police station following the closure of one of its cells.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN is the 2nd state in the country with the most obese adults, says Ministry of Health

Rio Grande do Norte has the second highest rate of adult obesity in Brazil, with 42% of adults attending the public health system showing some degree of obesity.

Feb 28 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expert: the possibility of withdrawing second-level pension savings would mean temporary celebrations

Discussions in Latvia are intensifying on allowing citizens to withdraw their second-level pension savings, with significant public support for the initiative despite opposition from the Finance Ministry.

Feb 28 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Where is the Public Ministry?', says reader about underutilization of resources in MG

Residents express frustration over the underutilization of resources for landslide prevention in Minas Gerais after heavy rains and significant fatalities.

Feb 28 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará receives free collection points for genetic tests for rare diseases

Ceará has introduced free collection points for genetic tests aimed at identifying rare diseases in public health.

Feb 28 • 00:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Charity Board donates 52,000 vials of insulin worth $1.1 million to the Ministry of Health

The Charity Board has donated 52,000 vials of insulin, valued at $1.1 million, to Ecuador's Ministry of Health to support diabetes patients nationwide.

Feb 28 • 00:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU sets deadline for the Treasury and public banks to inform if they are considering 'federalizing' the BRB

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts has given a 15-day deadline for federal banks and the Ministry of Finance to disclose whether they have considered 'federalizing' the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Feb 27 • 22:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for psychologists? The Ministry wants to postpone the raise deadline

The Polish Ministry of Health is considering postponing the scheduled increase in minimum wages for psychologists and other public healthcare workers, which is tied to last year's average national salary.

Feb 27 • 18:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

In Rožňava, a sixth district office may be rented by the Ministry of Interior from a Prague-based business group

The Ministry of Interior plans to establish a new client center in Rožňava, potentially making it the sixth location to rent property from a Czech company owned by the Pivoda family, leading to concerns about costly unfavorable contracts.

Feb 27 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selection process for community agents in Zé Doca suspended due to suspected manipulation of scores and 'resurrection' of candidates

The selection process for community health agents in Zé Doca, Brazil, has been suspended following allegations of score manipulation and the appearance of absent candidates at the top of the results.

Feb 27 • 18:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After complaints, biometric point system to be implemented in health units in city of Acre; understand

The city of Brasiléia in Acre will implement a biometric point system in its health units following a request from the Public Ministry due to attendance issues among health workers.

Feb 27 • 17:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Despite victories in the Senate, differences grow between Patricia Bullrich and her successor in Security

Former minister Patricia Bullrich is at the center of attention due to her ongoing public disagreements with her successor in the Ministry of Security, Alejandra Monteoliva, amid significant Senate sessions this week.

Feb 27 • 15:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance warns about a fraudulent scheme 'Digital Asset Reserve 2026'

The Latvian Ministry of Finance has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent scheme called 'Digital Asset Reserve 2026', which impersonates the Ministry to scam citizens.

Feb 27 • 15:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Major change in Polish schools? MEN responds to the Wprost survey. "This demand resonates"

A recent survey shows that a majority of Poles support making health education a mandatory subject in schools, prompting a response from the Polish Ministry of Education.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-GO files lawsuit to suspend IPTU exemption for Serra Dourada Complex after privatization

The Public Ministry of Goiás has filed a civil action to annul a municipal law that granted a permanent IPTU exemption to the company managing the Serra Dourada Stadium complex.

Feb 27 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP asks PM to explain case of students who did push-ups in DF civic-military school

The Public Ministry of the Federal District has requested that the Military Police investigate an incident where students were forced to do push-ups at a civic-military school.

Feb 27 • 11:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance has dismissed the director of the state-owned company Mero

Czechia's Ministry of Finance has dismissed the director of the state-owned company Mero.

Feb 27 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The new director of the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA) is Piret Rips

Piret Rips has been appointed as the new director of the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA) following a public competition conducted by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Feb 27 • 08:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santa Joana Hospital to pay millions after agreement with the Public Ministry in case involving twin's death

Santa Joana Hospital in Brazil will pay R$ 1.2 million for failing neonatal care following the death of a newborn due to asphyxiation.

Feb 27 • 08:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctor sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexual crime against a teenager during consultation

Doctor Alfredo Dias Junior has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenager during a medical consultation, with a previous lesser sentence increased following an appeal by the Public Ministry.

Feb 27 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver of runaway truck that hit vehicles in Chapecó is prosecuted, and MP seeks million-dollar compensation

The driver of a runaway truck that injured 10 people in Chapecó has been charged with 20 counts of attempted homicide and is facing hefty compensation demands from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina.

Feb 26 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges 109 supporters arrested after fights between fan groups before Clássico-Rei in Fortaleza

The Public Ministry of Ceará has charged 109 supporters from organized fan groups in Ceará and Fortaleza following violent clashes prior to a football match known as Clássico-Rei.

Feb 26 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I'll pull you from here': security volunteers surround a homeless man in Florianópolis and the case reaches the Public Ministry; VIDEO

Volunteers from a community safety program in Florianópolis surrounded a homeless man, leading to denunciations and an investigation by the Public Ministry.

Feb 26 • 20:42 UTC

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