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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's government creates loophole for 'eternal secrecy' in official letters from the president

The Lula government in Brazil has adopted a rationale that permits 'eternal secrecy' for official correspondence exchanged with world leaders, effectively blocking public access to such documents.

Mar 1 โ€ข 02:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Garbage collector who moved the web with video working in the rain was warned by the city hall

A garbage collector in Palmas, Brazil, was formally warned by the city after a viral video showed him collecting trash during heavy rain against official safety guidelines.

Feb 28 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Explosions in Southern RJ: What is Known and What Needs Clarification About the Sounds That Frightened Residents

Residents in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro reported hearing loud explosions, causing significant concern and fear without an official explanation yet.

Feb 28 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rebellion in New York: Mamdani's official condemns the snowball attack on the NYPD

An attack involving snowballs thrown at NYPD officers in Washington Square Park sparked a public debate among officials in New York City.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Impersonating the ANT to Request Data and Payments in New Frauds: Entity Warns Citizens

The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has warned the public about fraudulent communications impersonating its official channels.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

MEASLES IN LONDON โŸฉ Leaked report: the situation is much worse than official data

A leaked internal report reveals that the measles outbreak in a North London school has affected 34 children in just three weeks, indicating a much graver situation than official public data suggests.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH Carnival already has an official date in 2027; find out when

Belo Horizonte's Carnival in 2027 is scheduled from January 23 to February 14, with plans for improvements in organization outlined by city officials.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Minister says security issues remain with India after federal official says interference has stopped

Canada's Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledges ongoing security concerns with India despite a senior official's statement that Indian interference has ceased.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginiene - makeup at the expense of the state: it has been revealed how much was spent

Lithuania's Government Office confirmed that 280 euros were spent for makeup services for Prime Minister I. Ruginiene for official events.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Public Prosecutor's Cancellation Committee to Remain Until President Lee's Indictment is Cancelled

The Public Prosecutor's Cancellation Committee announced it will continue its operations until President Lee's indictment is cancelled, despite calls for its dissolution following the establishment of a new official party organization.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Counseling Board investigates official phone used to access pornographic website in Normandia

The Counseling Board of Normandia, Brazil, has launched an administrative process to investigate the use of an official phone that accessed a pornographic website, following a request from the Public Ministry of Roraima.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Former Director of Ventspils County to be tried for exceeding official authority for selfish purposes

A former executive director in Latvia faces legal proceedings for allegedly misusing his authority to reassign employees before being suspended from his position.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauรญ 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 Piauรญ Civil Police contest have been released, with 200 immediate job openings available.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Opportunity to become a Civil Judge... Know who can apply for this recruitment?

Bihar Public Service Commission has issued an official notification for the recruitment of Civil Judges, with applications starting on February 25.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man posed as a city official and asked for money from businesspeople to sponsor a football team in ES

A man posing as a public official in Espรญrito Santo was indicted for defrauding local businesspeople by soliciting sponsorship money for a nonexistent children's football team.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Insecurity in Mendoza: a minister's truck was stolen while visiting another cabinet official's house

Minister of Finance of Mendoza, Vรญctor Fayad, had his truck stolen during a visit to a fellow cabinet member's residence, highlighting public safety concerns in the region.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Three distances sold out: 10,000 runners ready to mark the official opening of the Storstrรธm Bridge

The Storstrรธm Bridge's official opening event will feature 10,000 runners, with all distances sold out, highlighting significant public interest.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Ethics guards will investigate whether a Panevฤ—ลพys district municipality official mixed public and private interests

The commission will investigate if Ina Kulikauskienฤ—, the head of the Legal Department of the Panevฤ—ลพys District Municipality, mismanaged public and private interests by approving a mayoral decree linked to a property matter involving a person close to her.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The birthday 'striptease' of a councilwoman from San Luis Potosรญ that sparked outrage

A councilwoman from the Green Party in San Luis Potosรญ, Rosa Marรญa Huerta, faced backlash after celebrating her birthday with a striptease performance in her office during work hours.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Official Application for New Nuclear Power Plant in Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk... Ongoing Local Dissonance

Yeongdeok County in Gyeongbuk has formalized its application for a new nuclear power plant, sparking mixed reactions among local residents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

District Court detained a man suspected of attacking a police patrol in Kalajoki

A man from Kalajoki has been detained by the district court on suspicion of attempted murder and violently resisting a public official after allegedly attacking a police patrol with a sharp weapon.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

KNAB investigates possible illegal acceptance of construction projects in Daugavpils

The KNAB is investigating potential misuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction projects in Daugavpils.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

KNAB is investigating possible illegal acceptance of construction objects in Daugavpils

The Latvian Anti-Corruption Bureau is conducting a pre-trial investigation into possible abuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction sites in Daugavpils.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauรญ Public Servants Have Until Friday (27) to Update the New Identity Card; See How

Active public servants in Piauรญ must update their National Identity Card by the deadline set for this Friday (27) in order to receive their official state identification.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Clean Monday: How those who work will be compensated

The Greek labor union GSEE informs private sector employees about the compensation methods for working on Clean Monday, which is not an official public holiday.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tuberculosis spread in Malaysia not linked to Ramadan โ€” Official

Malaysian health officials clarified that while Ramadan does not cause tuberculosis, increased social interactions during the month could heighten the risk of infection.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa Sends Law for Spending Efficiency in GADs to Official Registry

President Daniel Noboa has submitted a new law aimed at enhancing spending efficiency for decentralized autonomous governments in Ecuador, which mandates a significant allocation of their budgets to essential public services.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without official announcement, the airport train in Guarulhos already takes passengers to the terminals

The new "people mover" system, operational since last Wednesday, transports passengers at Guarulhos Airport in Sรฃo Paulo without an official commercial launch.

Feb 21 โ€ข 01:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An official from Misiones was dismissed due to a controversial video in Cancun: 'Out the poor'

Karina Mabel Acosta was removed from her position as Director of Social Tourism in Misiones after a video of her making discriminatory comments while paragliding in Cancun went viral.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed: the new route of line 114 is now operational and reaches Aeroparque

The new route of Line 114, connecting Jorge Newbery Airport with Villa Devoto in Buenos Aires, is now operational following official confirmation from local authorities.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil police received R$ 1 thousand to prevent the closure of an irregular bar in the interior of SP, says PM

Civil police officers in Ribeirรฃo Preto were convicted for using an official vehicle off-duty and attempting to hinder an inspection at a local bar, revealing they accepted bribes to prevent its closure.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets criminal organization of the Comando Vermelho with political nucleus in Amazonas

Police in Amazonas launched an operation against a criminal organization linked to the Comando Vermelho, arresting several individuals, including a public official alleged to have funneled money to the gang.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda's Suicide Burden Likely Far Higher Than Official Figures, Experts Warn

Experts in Uganda warn that the country is likely underreporting suicide deaths due to weak surveillance and stigma surrounding mental health.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:18 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Tanzania Bans Public Servants From Using Personal Airmail for Office Communications

Tanzania has prohibited public servants from using personal email accounts for official communications, emphasizing the importance of government email systems.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

State official escaped a 200,000-euro criminal suspicion by paying 3,000 euros

A former transport agency executive avoided prosecution for allegedly directing a 200,000-euro state contract to companies connected to his alleged mistress by agreeing to pay 3,000 euros to the state.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is the face mask effective against measles? Eduardo Clark explains its effectiveness against the virus

Mexican authorities have mandated the use of face masks due to a rise in measles cases, but official Eduardo Clark states that it does not significantly prevent virus transmission.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Political scientist: The security service should explain why state secret clearance was not issued to an official

Political scientist Rozenvalds argues that the Security Service should clarify why state secret clearance was denied to dismissed Rฤ“zekne Mayor Aleksandrs Bartaลกeviฤs, warning about the alarming trends in secrecy and public perception.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The police request to investigate Tibi for allegedly insulting its spokesperson has been rejected

The Israeli Attorney General decided to reject a police request to investigate Knesset member Ahmad Tibi for allegedly insulting a public official.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The mayor of Vesanto discussed work matters on the phone in a public place, received a warning from the municipal board

Pia Harmokivi, the mayor of Vesanto, received a written warning from the municipal board for discussing official matters over the phone in public.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

There will be three new generals in the Ministry of the Interior

The Ministry of the Interior has prepared government decision projects to award the rank of general to two Deputy Chiefs of the State Fire and Rescue Service and one official from the State Police.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

After Carnival, see the calendar with the upcoming holidays of 2026

The article outlines the upcoming national holidays in Brazil following the official end of the 2026 Carnival celebrations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Crime & Justice

Former Winnipeg bureaucrat questioned at inquiry on money from contractor

A former city official in Winnipeg is under scrutiny regarding financial dealings with a contractor linked to a contentious police headquarters project.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Professional certification ceases to be official identification; we tell you which ones are valid

As of February 18, the professional certification will no longer be considered an official form of identification in Mexico.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

SL official suspected of taking millions in bribes

An SL official is suspected of receiving over eight million kronor in bribes, alongside several others implicated in a broader corruption case.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Measles cases in Mexico rise to 10,085; total deaths reach 31

Mexico has reported a total of 10,085 confirmed measles cases and 31 related deaths since the official epidemiological alert was issued, demonstrating an ongoing and expanding outbreak.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungju Man 'Not True' About Bullying Rumor, Subscriber Count Drops Rapidly

Kim Seon-tae, known as 'Chungju Man,' saw a rapid decline in the subscriber count of the Chungju City official YouTube channel after announcing his resignation amidst rumors of workplace bullying.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of Sรฃo Paulo and Ambev are notified for street vendors' queues during street Carnival

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor has sent a recommendation to the Sรฃo Paulo City Hall and Ambev to improve infrastructure for official street vendors during Carnival.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 60 Peso Car of Marx Arriaga: This is the 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air He Bought

Marx Arriaga, a former official in Mexico, revealed in his asset declaration that he purchased a classic 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air for just 60 pesos.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'I am not barricaded': Marx Arriaga 'surrenders' and announces he will leave his office in the SEP TODAY

After more than 80 hours in his office, Marx Arriaga of the SEP plans to leave his position, awaiting official notification of his job status.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: dollars will be deposited into the bank accounts of all people who meet this condition

New regulations following the Social Security Equity Law could lead to dollar deposits for affected citizens in the U.S.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:21 UTC

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