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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Persistent storytelling in the Ministry of Labor about public service pensions

The Ministry of Labor's attempt to navigate the complex discussion around public service pensions faces scrutiny as the Fagforbundet awaits a new report from the Parliament.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Maxi-competition at the Ministry of Justice 2026, over 9,100 positions coming. How it works

The Italian Ministry of Justice is launching a maxi-competition in 2026 to fill over 9,100 positions, including specific rules and eligibility details.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo MP opens investigation to assess the actions of GCM in dispersing Carnaval block

The Public Ministry of São Paulo has launched an investigation into the actions of the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the dispersal of the Vai Quem Qué block party in Butantã following reports of pepper spray and tear gas use against revelers.

Mar 22 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister Paulo Teixeira concludes visit to Vale do Ribeira with meeting in quilombola communities

Minister Paulo Teixeira of Brazil's Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture focused on family agriculture and public policies for quilombola communities during his visit to Vale do Ribeira.

Mar 21 • 23:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras confirms resumption of drilling off the coast of Amapá after fluid leak; MPF calls for license suspension

Petrobras has confirmed the resumption of exploratory drilling in the equatorial margin off Amapá despite legal challenges from the Federal Public Ministry regarding environmental risks.

Mar 21 • 15:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Preparing the state budget for 2027

The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance is set to minimally adjust the public finance plan for 2027 after the budget was approved last year.

Mar 21 • 14:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EXCLUSIVE: 'The rescue of memory is essential,' says prosecutor about the Chainsaw Crime

The prosecutor from the Acre Public Ministry emphasizes the importance of keeping the memory of the 1996 'Chainsaw Crime' alive as a civil action seeks compensation for the victims' family.

Mar 21 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Missing in Goiás: State registers more than 3,000 cases per year, says Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The number of disappearances in Goiás, Brazil, has been steadily increasing, with more than 3,000 cases reported annually according to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

Mar 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPT signs agreement for Meta to block child influencer accounts without court authorization

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and the São Paulo Public Ministry have reached an agreement with Meta to prevent the exploitation of child influencers on social media by blocking accounts without proper judicial authorization.

Mar 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What is known about the Interior Ministry's intervention in the ATV of Samborondón: agreement allows Police to operate monitoring center

The Ecuadorian Ministry of the Interior has intervened in the monitoring center of the Transit and Surveillance Authority (ATV) in Samborondón, enabling the National Police to manage the system for improved surveillance.

Mar 20 • 23:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor investigates honorary consul of Lebanon for suspected slavery work in SP

The Public Labor Ministry of São Paulo is investigating the honorary consul of Lebanon, Siham Harati, over allegations of keeping a Filipino domestic worker in conditions similar to slavery.

Mar 20 • 23:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

New cuts of over 20 million euros threaten Kela

The Finnish Ministry of Finance plans over 20 million euros in cuts to Kela and other organizations, reflecting broader public financial challenges.

Mar 20 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP opens inquiry to investigate cut of more than 95% in funds for flood prevention in MG

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais has launched an inquiry into a significant reduction in funding for flood prevention and disaster response, amounting to over 95% from 2023 to 2026.

Mar 20 • 20:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IL's information: Kela is threatened by massive savings

The Finnish Ministry of Finance has proposed significant budget cuts affecting Kela and other public institutions, raising concerns about potential layoffs.

Mar 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than a month after the crime, four of the five defendants for rape at the Vasco-AC lodging are in prison

Four of five athletes from Vasco-AC accused of collective and vulnerable rape have been imprisoned following their indictment by the Public Ministry of Acre.

Mar 20 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Legal Advisor of the Public Ministry of Amazonas dies and prosecutor is injured in an accident on AM-363

A legal advisor for the Public Ministry of Amazonas died and a prosecutor was injured in a car accident on the AM-363 highway in Brazil.

Mar 20 • 17:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: MFDP Says Goodbye to 'Go-Getter'

Outgoing Deputy Minister Bill McGill Jones reflects on his transformative tenure at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning during a farewell ceremony.

Mar 20 • 15:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São João 2026 of Campina Grande: operating hours of Parque do Povo are defined

The operating hours for Parque do Povo during the São João 2026 festival in Campina Grande have been established following a meeting by the Public Ministry of Paraíba.

Mar 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family Health Unit in Belém is in precarious state and poses risks to patients, MPs point out

The Panorama XXI Family Health Unit in the Mangueirão neighborhood of Belém is operating under inadequate conditions, posing potential risks to patients and staff according to the State Public Ministry of Pará.

Mar 20 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF warns about combating clandestine runways used for illegal mining and lack of oversight in AM

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has raised concerns about over a thousand clandestine runways aiding illegal mining in the Amazon, urging for immediate judicial action.

Mar 20 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TÕNIS LOORITS ⟩ The Ministry of Finance is once again misleading the public that the RAB is being supervised

The article discusses the misleading claims by the Estonian Ministry of Finance regarding the oversight of the Money Laundering Data Office (RAB).

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reduction of ICMS on diesel faces technical and legal problems

The proposal by the Brazilian Ministry of Finance to eliminate ICMS on imported diesel is facing significant technical and legal challenges from state governors, who are responsible for this tax.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Seok-yeol, in response to claims of gluttony in detention... "Only making minimum requests according to rights"

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol, detained in Seoul Detention Center, refuted allegations of gluttony, stating they were malicious and false.

Mar 20 • 01:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF requests the Justice to suspend the culling of invasive buffaloes in reserves in the Amazon

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a request with the courts to halt the culling of invasive buffaloes in environmental reserves in Rondônia, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 23:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF appeals to TRF1 to keep action on oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has appealed to the Regional Federal Court to continue judicial proceedings regarding oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará and to annul the environmental license granted to Petrobras.

Mar 19 • 22:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP requests Gaeco to investigate allegations of supposed criminal organization in Saae of Sorocaba

The Public Ministry of Brazil has requested an investigation by Gaeco into alleged criminal activities within the Water and Sewage Autonomous Service (Saae) of Sorocaba.

Mar 19 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Councilors take action against R$ 622 million tunnel and propose an alternative 600 times cheaper

Four São Paulo councilors have asked the state Public Ministry to block the Sena Madureira tunnel project, arguing it is an excessive expense compared to their proposed alternative.

Mar 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates suspicion of conflict of interest of deputy who celebrated hospital bidding in MT

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has opened an investigation into potential conflict of interest involving state deputy Valmir Moretto, who celebrated a hospital bidding process shortly after its signing.

Mar 19 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP-MA recommends termination of the contract between the City Hall and the Via SL consortium that operates public transport in São Luís

The Maranhão Public Ministry has recommended that the São Luís City Hall terminate its contract with the Via SL consortium due to consistent failures in public transport services.

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

Government increases age ratings for eight social networks

The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has raised the recommended age ratings for eight social media platforms used in Brazil, advising higher age limits for their use.

Mar 19 • 17:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPMT opens investigation to investigate the expenditure of R$ 1 million with the Flor Ribeirinha group on a trip to the US

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has launched an investigation into the expenditure of R$ 1 million for the participation of the Flor Ribeirinha cultural group in a US event.

Mar 19 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ex-BBB Felipe Prior is sentenced to pay R$ 5 million for promising certain gains in sports betting

Felipe Prior, a former Big Brother Brasil contestant, has been ordered by the courts to remove posts promising guaranteed earnings from sports betting and to pay R$ 5 million for moral damages due to misleading advertising.

Mar 19 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos – What is provided

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food has implemented urgent measures in Lesbos following a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease, including the establishment of protection and surveillance zones.

Mar 19 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of São Caetano appointed employee of his wife's company as advisor

The mayor of São Caetano do Sul, Tite Campanella, appointed an employee from his wife's company as his advisor, prompting a complaint to the State Public Ministry.

Mar 19 • 15:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Scandal Arises Over A. Valotka's Statements About 'Negroes' and 'Gypsies' – A Strong Stance from the Ministries

The Lithuanian Ministry has emphasized the importance of ethical language in response to controversial statements made by A. Valotka regarding ethnic slurs.

Mar 19 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges federal deputy for money laundering in Adriano da Nóbrega scheme

The Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro has charged federal deputy Rogério Teixeira Júnior in connection with a money laundering scheme linked to the notorious militiaman Adriano da Nóbrega.

Mar 19 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends increase in commissioned positions in the Chamber of Campinas

A court in Campinas, Brazil, has temporarily suspended the increase in commissioned positions in city council offices following a request from the Public Ministry.

Mar 19 • 14:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Ministry of the Interior proposes stricter measures to combat habitual offenders and smuggling

The Lithuanian Ministry of the Interior is proposing stricter legal measures to tackle habitual offenders and enhance law enforcement effectiveness against organized crime and smuggling.

Mar 19 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP points out irregularities and Justice blocks hiring without proof in Camapuã

The Justice system has halted hiring processes in Camapuã, Brazil, following irregularities identified by the Ministry of Public in the municipal hiring practices.

Mar 19 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF warns of mercury contamination risk from illegal mining in communities in the interior of AM

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has raised concerns about potential mercury contamination affecting indigenous and riverside communities due to illegal mining activities in the Rio Tonantins region.

Mar 19 • 12:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Veto on the amendment to the criminal procedure. The Ministry of Justice firmly rebuffs the allegations of the President's Chancellery

Polish President's Chancellery vetoes a proposed amendment to the criminal procedure, citing concerns over the protection of minors and public safety.

Mar 19 • 09:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF sues against carbon credit projects in AM and points out violations of the rights of traditional communities

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed lawsuits against carbon credit projects in southern Amazonas for alleged violations of the rights of indigenous and traditional communities.

Mar 19 • 01:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPPE requests that teenager be held accountable in court for triple attempted feminicide after stabbing colleagues at state school

The Public Ministry of Pernambuco has filed a representation against a 14-year-old who stabbed three classmates, seeking accountability for actions resembling attempted feminicide.

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

Senate approves salary adjustment for members of the Federal Public Ministry, increase will cost R$ 1.6 billion until 2028

The Brazilian Senate approved salary adjustments for members of the Federal Public Ministry, which will have a significant financial impact of R$ 1.6 billion by 2028.

Mar 18 • 21:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

16 years after the crime, the Public Ministry charges dentist suspected of sexually assaulting child from his own family in Paraná

Luis Alberto Pohlmann Júnior, a dentist, has been charged with the sexual abuse of a minor relative in Paraná, Brazil, after a lengthy investigation unveiled multiple allegations against him.

Mar 18 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Ministry charges man with zoophilia against 11 dogs in Pará

A man in Pará, Brazil, has been charged with zoophilia after allegedly abusing 11 dogs under his care.

Mar 18 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colíder Hydroelectric Power Plant (MT) completes reservoir refill 6 months after MP points out flaws

The Colíder Hydroelectric Power Plant has completed the refilling of its reservoir, six months after structural flaws were identified by the Public Ministry of the state, leading to environmental damage.

Mar 18 • 21:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Habeas data hearing of Alexandra Villacís over inability to hold public office postponed to March 23

The habeas data hearing for Alexandra Villacís has been postponed to March 23, 2026, due to requests from the Ministry of Labor and the Attorney General's Office.

Mar 18 • 20:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Ministry opens investigation into the death of a woman and over 100 people with food poisoning symptoms in Paraíba

The Public Ministry of Paraíba has opened an administrative procedure to investigate the death of a woman and over 100 cases of food poisoning linked to a local pizzeria in Pombal.

Mar 18 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Council decides not to remove councilor convicted of drunk driving and killing elderly man in PR

The Guarapuava City Council in Paraná has decided not to remove councilor Kenny Rogers, who was convicted for drunk driving and causing the death of an elderly man, despite a request for removal from the Electoral Public Ministry.

Mar 18 • 18:11 UTC

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