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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Candidate against the Cēsis municipality. The fight for access to Lake Mazums, construction, and legal confidence

A conflict between the Cēsis municipality and a local resident over access to Lake Mazums raises critical legal questions about public interest versus private property rights.

Mar 1 • 22:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

American state invalidates driver’s licenses of transgender people. They face further restrictions too

Kansas has enacted a law that invalidates driver’s licenses and birth certificates of transgender individuals who have previously changed their gender identity on these documents, causing significant implications for over a thousand residents.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'There goes the Brazilian worker,' architect vented while filming street cleaner working under rain

An architect's video of a street cleaner working in heavy rain in Palmas, Brazil, sparked social media discussions about labor visibility and appreciation.

Feb 28 • 14:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Arkadiusz Myrcha: The amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure does not hurt the services

The Polish parliament has approved amendments to the criminal procedure code, which include significant changes to detention laws and the rights of suspects, despite opposition from some prosecutors.

Feb 28 • 14:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The right to health in a critical state

Public health in Ecuador is facing serious challenges, affecting countless families who struggle with inadequate access to essential medical care and treatments.

Feb 28 • 13:00 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
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Prime Minister must speak publicly about the wiretapping

A Greek court ruling has highlighted the importance of respecting individual rights in light of ongoing discussions about the wiretapping of public figures, urging the Prime Minister to address the issue.

Feb 28 • 11:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Buses and Trains: Warning Strikes in Public Transport Continue

In Germany, warning strikes in public transport are set to continue, affecting bus, tram, and subway services.

Feb 28 • 05:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After resuming operations, employees and residents protest against public transport company in Pilar do Sul

Employees and parents of students are camping outside the city hall in Pilar do Sul, demanding reassessment of the public transportation conditions.

Feb 27 • 22:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Transportation workers strike across Germany for the second time this year

Workers in Germany's public transportation sector are engaging in strikes for the second time this year, affecting services across cities nationwide.

Feb 27 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Germany: Chaos on the Roads, Public Transport Paralyzed

Public transport services in Germany are disrupted due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union, causing frustration among many workers.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Strike Paralyzes Germany. Public Transport Has Stopped

A nationwide strike in Germany has halted public transport in several cities for 48 hours, affecting millions of commuters.

Feb 27 • 08:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Employees of municipal transport companies are on strike across Germany

Employees of municipal transport companies in Germany have gone on strike, affecting public transportation services.

Feb 27 • 07:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Human Rights Commission has not granted permission for the establishment of the 'Byun Hee-soo Foundation' for two years... The union expresses 'regret'

On the fifth anniversary of the death of Byun Hee-soo, the public servants' union expressed regret that the Human Rights Commission has delayed the approval of the foundation bearing her name for almost two years.

Feb 27 • 07:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Transport Union Chairperson Fined for Violating Covid-19 Prevention Regulations During Demonstration

The chairperson of the Public Transport Union has been fined 2 million KRW by the Supreme Court for holding a rally against unfair dismissals, violating COVID-19 safety measures.

Feb 27 • 03:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Exclusive: Former Human Rights Commissioner Lee Chung-sang Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Media Report, Ultimately Reversed by Supreme Court

Former National Human Rights Commission Commissioner Lee Chung-sang's defamation lawsuit against a newspaper was reversed by South Korea's Supreme Court, which ruled that the articles in question were in the public interest.

Feb 27 • 02:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Fundamental Cause of the 36-Week Abortion is the Absence of Regulations… 4,800 Citizens Petition for Innocence

Over 4,800 citizens have petitioned for the acquittal of a woman charged with murder after undergoing an abortion at 36 weeks, citing the lack of proper legal frameworks surrounding abortion in South Korea.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

6x1 Shift: 'Lack of Humanity,' Says Reader

The article discusses reader opinions regarding the 6x1 work schedule and its implications on workers' rights in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project brings art and debates on human rights to public schools in Petrolina

The Humanid'artes project will be held in public schools in Petrolina, Brazil, focusing on the promotion of human rights and citizenship among students.

Feb 26 • 23:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The clothing brand at the center of the scandal breaks its silence

The Finnish clothing brand Bypias responds to public criticism in a customer newsletter, denying allegations made against it.

Feb 26 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.

Feb 26 • 20:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After criticism, TSE excludes security expenses of candidates from calculation of the female quota

The TSE has approved a resolution that allows public campaign funding for security against political violence towards women but excludes these expenses from the calculation of the mandatory 30% female candidacy funding.

Feb 26 • 18:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A fatal reading mistake caused the customer more than an additional 600 euros

An Estonian consumer faced a costly experience due to a misleading error in the bus operator's information systems, resulting in over €600 in extra expenses.

Feb 26 • 17:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: Sick leave rights and the interplay between the labor market and healthcare service

A public meeting discussing sick leave rights and the relationship between the labor market and healthcare services is taking place in Reykjavik, hosted by the Federation of Icelandic Employers.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Strange act." Women seen kissing in Uganda may face life imprisonment

Two young women in Uganda were arrested for kissing in public, which is punishable by life imprisonment under the country's laws.

Feb 26 • 11:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

63% of Spaniards Disapprove of a Male Family Member Paying for Sex

A recent survey shows that 63% of Spaniards believe it is wrong for a man in their family to pay for sex, highlighting significant attitudes towards prostitution and gender violence.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

March Strikes: What are the Dates and What You Need to Know

The article discusses the upcoming public transportation strikes in Italy during March, detailing the specific dates and impact on various transport sectors.

Feb 26 • 10:08 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes

Chinese AI tools, particularly those developed by ByteDance, are criticized for facilitating the spread of non-consensual sexual deepfakes, raising serious concerns regarding women's rights and safety.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czechia has a new ombudsman. He will monitor food

Czechia has appointed a new ombudsman who will focus on monitoring food quality and safety.

Feb 26 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

Two women in Uganda face the possibility of life in prison after being arrested for allegedly kissing in public, an act deemed as same-sex activity in the country.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Constitutional Court: 'The provision of the Assembly and Demonstration Act that uniformly punishes unreported outdoor assemblies is unconstitutional'

South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled that the provision of the Assembly and Demonstration Act that imposes uniform punishment for unreported outdoor assemblies is unconstitutional, allowing the National Assembly to amend the law by August 31, 2027.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Other parties do not want to remove the status of May 1 as a public holiday

Ongoing political discussions in Estonia reveal that various parties disagree on the significance of May 1 as a public holiday, with suggestions to prioritize the Republic's anniversary instead.

Feb 26 • 02:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Maduro's Tough Prosecutor Receives a New Job After Resignation

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab has resigned but has quickly been appointed as the public ombudsman.

Feb 25 • 21:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

They are sentenced to 6 months in prison and a fine of $706 for trying to recover their rented property

An elderly couple in Ecuador was sentenced to prison and fined for attempting to evict a tenant from their property, leading to public outcry over the case's irregularities.

Feb 25 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino says that the trial of salary bonuses does not jeopardize the prerogatives of public officials

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino emphasized that the trial over salary bonuses aims to valorize the public service and not undermine professional rights.

Feb 25 • 19:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Acting IG Disu declares zero tolerance for corruption, end to impunity

Acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has pledged to eliminate corruption and impunity within the Nigeria Police Force, emphasizing a focus on human rights and public cooperation.

Feb 25 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Dignity cannot be auctioned

The article expresses a firm rejection of the Venezuelan government's attempts to manipulate public sentiment towards reconciliation, emphasizing that true dignity cannot be compromised under political pressure.

Feb 25 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates rehabilitation clinic suspected of mistreatment, wrongful confinement, and torture in RN

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do Norte has launched an operation to investigate allegations of human rights violations at a rehabilitation clinic in Parnamirim.

Feb 25 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tempe: Nationwide 24-hour strike on Saturday 28/2 – Who participates

A nationwide 24-hour strike in Greece is set for February 28, 2026, in remembrance of the tragic railway disaster in Tempe.

Feb 25 • 12:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Deliveroo Placed Under Judicial Administration: "Exploits Riders, Wages 90% Below Poverty Line"

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has implemented urgent judicial control over Deliveroo for exploiting workers, with some being paid nearly 90% below the poverty line.

Feb 25 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

15 States Target US Government Over Child Vaccination Policy

Fifteen states are taking action against the US government's child vaccination policy.

Feb 25 • 01:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry requests new data after reports of euthanized animals to free up space in SC shelter

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is investigating irregular euthanasia practices at an animal welfare center in Joinville.

Feb 24 • 23:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly woman who reported rape on bus identifies driver as suspect after seeing camera images

An elderly woman has identified the bus driver, who she alleges raped her, as the suspect after reviewing security footage.

Feb 24 • 22:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Demonstrating at the keyboard is not enough"

The article argues that public mobilization is essential for changing Swedish asylum policies, which oscillate between periods of solidarity and restriction.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"An Ethical and Legal Red Line": a "dark romance" book accused of pedocriminality

A French children’s rights commissioner has initiated legal action to withdraw a controversial "dark romance" novel accused of promoting pedophilia and pedocriminality, sparking significant public backlash and a petition with over 50,000 signatures.

Feb 24 • 17:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Tariff Round: Verdi Paralyzes Buses and Trains on Friday and Saturday

Workers in Germany's public transportation sector are facing significant disruptions due to strikes called by the Verdi union on February 27 and in many places on February 28.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Strike in Public Transport: Verdi Should Do Everything for an Acceptable Agreement

A strike by the Verdi union in Germany's public transport sector is set to cause major disruptions as they demand better conditions for workers.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MA Public Prosecutor's Office opens inquiry to investigate failures in collective transportation in São Luís

The Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an inquiry to investigate potential violations of users' rights in the urban collective transportation system of São Luís.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Crying Haukland: - I do not feel protected

In a court appearance, Haukland expressed feeling unprotected and emotionally affected by her public identity amidst legal proceedings involving Marius Borg Høiby.

Feb 24 • 12:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Germany is Threatened by Travel Chaos Due to Transportation Workers' Strike

Transportation workers across Germany are initiating a 48-hour strike starting Friday, prompting concerns of significant travel disruptions for millions.

Feb 24 • 11:40 UTC

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