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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maceió City Hall publishes announcement with 100 vacancies for Municipal Guard; check it out

Maceió City Hall has announced a public competition for 100 positions within its Municipal Guard, with applications open from March 12 to May 7, 2026.

Mar 5 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is known about the operation that investigates the diversion of health resources and removed the mayor and vice-mayor of Macapá

The mayor and vice-mayor of Macapá, along with the city's health secretary, were removed from their positions as part of a federal investigation into alleged fraud in health contracts.

Mar 5 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government extends validity of the 1st edition of the CNU and expands deadline for calling approved candidates

The Brazilian government has extended the validity of the first edition of the Unified National Competition (CNU) by an additional year, allowing more time for calling approved candidates for federal public service positions.

Mar 5 • 12:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNU validity extended until 2027; see what changes

The Brazilian federal government has extended the validity of the first edition of the CNU by 12 months, allowing additional time for the appointment of approved candidates for federal public service positions.

Mar 5 • 12:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos may bar those convicted of sexual crimes against minors from public positions; understand the project

The city council of Santos is discussing a law to prohibit the hiring of individuals convicted of sexual crimes against minors for public positions.

Mar 4 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMA opens competition with 91 positions for technicians and teachers; salaries reach R$ 8,000

The Federal University of Maranhão has announced a public competition offering 91 positions for administrative technicians and substitute teachers, with salaries up to R$ 8,058.29.

Mar 4 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of Itatuba, PB, opens positions with salaries over R$ 3,000

The Itatuba City Hall has opened registration for a public competition offering 83 positions with salaries ranging from R$ 1,621 to R$ 12,500.

Mar 4 • 12:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves annual adjustment of 8% and creation of police positions in the Public Ministry

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a bill granting an 8% annual salary adjustment for employees of the Public Ministry and the National Council of the Public Ministry.

Mar 3 • 22:28 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

UFMT opens competition for teachers with salaries of up to R$ 14.2 million

The Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) has launched a public competition for 49 higher education teaching positions, with salaries reaching over R$ 14,2 million as per the announcement in the Official Gazette of the Union.

Mar 3 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

No application fee: Costa Rica opens competition for teachers with salaries up to R$ 4,300

The Costa Rica city government in Brazil has opened a public competition for hiring teachers, offering 12 positions with salaries up to R$ 4,300, with no application fee.

Mar 3 • 14:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Even the top of the Social Democrats struggles to find a line on Great Prayer Day in candidate test

Notably, some leading members of the Social Democrats express mixed positions on the potential reintroduction of Great Prayer Day as a public holiday.

Mar 3 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chapecó opens 160 vacancies for school safety monitors with a salary of R$ 2,300

The city of Chapecó in Brazil is offering 160 job positions for school safety monitors, with a monthly salary of R$ 2,350.

Mar 2 • 15:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public notice released by the State Health Department with salaries of R$ 10,1 thousand

The State Health Department of Goiás in Brazil has announced a public competition for 50 positions as Public Health Inspectors, offering a salary of R$ 10,118 for a 40-hour workweek.

Mar 2 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Contests and selections in PE offer more than 750 vacancies with salaries up to R$ 12.3 thousand; find out how to apply

Pernambuco is offering over 750 job openings through simplified selections and public contests, with various positions available across different educational levels.

Mar 1 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNU opens second confirmation of interest in immediate vacancies; see result of the first

The CNU is initiating a second round for candidates to confirm their interest in immediate vacancies, with results from a prior round indicating many unconfirmed positions.

Feb 28 • 13:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Appointment of Level 1 Officials in the Board of Audit and Inspection: Yoon Seung-ki as Head of the Public Audit Bureau and Lim Dong-hyuk as Head of the Citizen Audit Bureau

The Board of Audit and Inspection of South Korea has appointed Yoon Seung-ki and Lim Dong-hyuk to senior positions overseeing public and citizen audits, respectively.

Feb 28 • 03:59 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Adab opens competition with 200 vacancies and salaries that can reach R$ 7,400

The Bahia State Agency for Agricultural Defense (Adab) has opened a public competition offering 200 positions with salaries of up to R$ 7,400.

Feb 27 • 16:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ASEP: Temporary results for 276 positions of announcement 1K/2025

The temporary results for 276 positions under announcement 1K/2025 have been released by ASEP, detailing selections for various roles in the Public Natural Environment and Climate Change Organization.

Feb 27 • 13:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ASEP: Announcement 1ΓΒ/2026 for 2,628 permanent positions in public sector agencies

The ASEP (Supreme Authority for Recruitment of Public Employees) has announced the recruitment of 2,628 permanent positions across various public sector agencies in Greece.

Feb 27 • 13:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The announcement of the competition for the Penal Police of RN will be published in March, government announces

The government of Rio Grande do Norte has announced that a public competition for the Penal Police will be published in March, creating 300 new positions.

Feb 26 • 21:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Announcement of the Monteiro City Hall competition; see how to register

Applications are now open for the Monteiro City Hall competition in Paraíba, Brazil, with 10 available positions for health agents and an application fee of R$80.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall in Bahia opens selection process with more than 580 vacancies

The municipal government of São Sebastião do Passé, in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador, has opened a simplified selection process offering 586 vacancies for various positions.

Feb 26 • 16:54 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo 2026, the ranking of the second evening: here are the top 5 positions

The second evening of the Sanremo Festival 2026 concluded with the announcement of the top five songs, reflecting public and jury votes.

Feb 26 • 00:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of city in TO partially complies with MP recommendation and keeps relatives in high positions

The mayor of Cachoeirinha, Sandrimar Alves, partly complied with a recommendation from the Public Ministry by dismissing some relatives from public administration but retained others.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 70 vacancies in SRI: merit and opposition competitions will be opened for those residing in these seven provinces

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) will open over 70 job vacancies for various positions within its administration, aimed at residents of seven provinces starting February 27.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Diplomat competition of Itamaraty has an initial salary of R$ 22,500; registrations end this Wednesday

Registrations for the new public competition for diplomats at Itamaraty, offering 60 positions with an initial salary of R$ 22,558.56, will close on Wednesday.

Feb 25 • 03:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

42,000 vacancies in Bihar... Recruitment for positions like Nurse, ANM, and Amin

The Bihar Technical Service Commission has announced 42,467 vacancies across various positions, predominantly in the health sector, with significant recruitment for staff nurses and ANMs set to take place by August.

Feb 24 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the Legislative Assembly of RR announces organizing body for public competition

The Legislative Assembly of Roraima has selected the Carlos Chagas Foundation to organize its fourth public competition for 225 job positions.

Feb 24 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Preliminary results of the CTMac and Civil Guard competition in Macapá are released; see how to check

The preliminary results for the Municipal Civil Guard and traffic agent competition in Macapá have been announced, with 160 positions up for grabs and about 18,000 applicants registered.

Feb 24 • 10:00 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public competition for Samu in Uberlândia has more than 100 vacancies; check the positions and how to apply

Uberlândia is set to implement the Samu emergency service by 2026, with a public selection process starting for over 100 job vacancies.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unified public competition of the Government of Piauí with 200 vacancies is expected to be announced in the first half of 2026

The Government of Piauí plans to announce a unified public competition offering 200 vacancies in 2026, with immediate positions available in various sectors.

Feb 23 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Candidates approved in the first round of the CNU must confirm their interest in the vacancy this Monday (23)

Candidates for the CNU must confirm their interest in securing their positions by this Monday evening.

Feb 23 • 14:10 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The public officials' union criticizes Ulsan City for manpower shortages of 136 employees in local government due to personnel transfers

The public officials' union in Ulsan claims that recent personnel transfers by Ulsan City have resulted in significant manpower shortages in local government, affecting 136 positions.

Feb 23 • 06:37 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNJ determines that the Justice of MT disclose data on overtime and daily payments to commission holders

The CNJ has mandated the Mato Grosso Court of Justice to disclose detailed information regarding overtime and daily payments made to commissioned positions since January 2023.

Feb 20 • 17:38 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The center of the debate is not a position, it is the educational system

The current discourse surrounding educational issues in Mexico highlights the need to focus on the state's capability to provide quality education rather than political positions.

Feb 19 • 12:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Marx Arriaga left a gift for the SEP: He signed 105 teaching positions that were under honorariums

Marx Arriaga, the recently dismissed head of Educational Materials at Mexico's Ministry of Public Education, signed 105 teaching positions just before his departure.

Feb 18 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Defender's Office of SC has 14 direct vacancies and an initial salary of R$ 24,000

The Public Defender's Office of Santa Catarina has announced a public competition offering 14 immediate positions for substitute public defenders, with a starting salary of R$ 24,042.23.

Feb 18 • 13:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The first-instance court acquits former board members of Latvijas dzelzceļš of accusations related to 1.5 million euro losses

A Latvian court has acquitted former board members of Latvijas dzelzceļš who faced charges of misusing their positions, leading to significant financial losses to the state.

Feb 18 • 06:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The competition for two council member positions at the SPRK has been announced; salary 7000 euros

The Latvian State Chancellery has announced a competition for two council member positions at the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) with a salary of 7000 euros per month.

Feb 18 • 06:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 17, 2026 (positions 174-180)

This article details several laws passed in Poland concerning traffic regulations, the establishment of War Invalids Day, changes to the electoral code, restrictions on public officials' business activities, and amendments to commercial company law.

Feb 17 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public competitions offer nearly 3,000 positions and salaries of up to R$ 34 thousand

Public competitions in Brazil are offering thousands of positions with salaries reaching up to R$ 34,000, with various opportunities available at municipal, state, and federal levels.

Feb 17 • 13:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: Health ministry orders immediate retirement of longstanding directors

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health has mandated the immediate retirement of directors who have served at least eight years in their positions.

Feb 17 • 10:50 UTC

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