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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a new report confirms the uncontrolled increase in the payroll in the public service

A recent report confirms a significant increase in the payroll for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rising from $2.75 billion in 2021 to an estimated $4.58 billion in 2025.

Mar 21 • 03:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ servers protest at Palácio Guanabara for salary recomposition

A protest by teachers and other state employees in Rio de Janeiro demanded salary recomposition and better working conditions at Palácio Guanabara.

Mar 18 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation of the Public Ministry targets two civil servants suspected of diverting funds in company contracts by Agehab

A public operation in Goiás is investigating two civil servants linked to the misappropriation of public funds within the Agehab's contracting processes.

Mar 18 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alepa approves 6% adjustment for state civil servants of Pará; project caused protests

The Pará State Legislative Assembly approved a 6% salary adjustment for state public servants, leading to protests from some groups demanding higher increases.

Mar 18 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Basque municipalities warn that 70% of secretaries and municipal inspectors are missing

Basque municipalities are sounding the alarm about a severe shortage of national-habilitation civil servants, with 70% of key secretarial and inspection positions remaining unfilled.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prefeitura de Palmas declares optional point and servers will have four days off

Public servants in Palmas will enjoy four days off due to an optional holiday declared by the city for March 20.

Mar 17 • 11:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Payment of the second batch of the salary bonus starts this Monday; understand

The second batch of the PIS/Pasep salary bonus for 2024 begins distribution on Monday, benefiting over 2 million workers with approximately R$ 2.5 billion in total payments.

Mar 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Program 'Talking with Internal Control' gathers managers and civil servants from western Pará

Public managers and civil servants from western Pará are participating in the 2026 edition of the 'Talking with Internal Control' program aimed at improving public administration.

Mar 14 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CGU analyzes BC material on servers removed for alleged involvement in the Master case

The CGU is examining a confidential investigation from the Central Bank regarding two employees allegedly involved in the Master case.

Mar 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Paternity leave of 20 days is a reality for judges, but not for other civil servants, says analysis

In Brazil, while judges and some federal employees enjoy a 20-day paternity leave, most workers, including public servants, are still entitled to only five days after the birth of a child.

Mar 13 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

President's Salary Rises Above 10,000 Euros

Starting in April, the salaries of Estonia's top officials, including President Alar Karis, will exceed 10,000 euros due to indexing adjustments.

Mar 13 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alepa in focus: stay informed about the highlights of the legislative power

This article discusses recent highlights from the Legislative Assembly of the State of Pará, Brazil, including a political tour by the president and a budgetary approval for public servant salary increases.

Mar 13 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall reinforces public servant valorizations policy

The City Hall of Rio das Ostras has resumed the granting of functional progressions for public servants, reflecting its commitment to enhancing their value while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Mar 13 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How the scheme of fraud in bids aimed by a new phase of the PF operation in the interior of SP

The fourth phase of the Coffee Break operation by Brazil's Federal Police targets an alleged fraud scheme in public bids involving public servants and private individuals.

Mar 12 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is how the chairman of the aid committee commented on Poutala's distribution of funds to close associates

Finnish Youth Minister Mika Poutala controversially allocated public funding to Christian youth organizations against civil servants' advice.

Mar 12 • 12:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Mika Poutala distributed money to Christian organizations – civil servants opposed

Finnish Minister Mika Poutala awarded general grants to two Christian organizations despite civil servants' objections on grounds of eligibility.

Mar 12 • 05:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Substitute Auditor of TCE-RO Leading 'Rachadinha' Scheme Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison

A substitute auditor from the State Court of Accounts of Rondônia was sentenced to 26 years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme involving the forced redistribution of salaries among public servants.

Mar 11 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves salary increase for public servants and restructuring of careers with an impact of up to R$ 5.3 billion

The Brazilian Senate approved a series of laws providing salary increases for public servants and restructuring of federal careers, with an estimated budget impact of up to R$ 5.3 billion this year.

Mar 10 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public servants investigated for fraud in examination with blank answer sheets are dismissed in MT

Seven municipal servants in Alto Paraguai, Brazil, were dismissed following an investigation into their involvement in a public competition fraud case in 2024.

Mar 10 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates nepotism and recommends the dismissal of two civil servants in MS

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is investigating nepotism allegations in the Rochedo City Hall and has recommended the dismissal of two civil servants hired irregularly.

Mar 10 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Araras Servers Go on Strike for Wage Increases and Services are Stopped

Public servers in Araras (SP) have gone on strike, leading to the paralysis of essential services such as health, education, public transportation, and garbage collection.

Mar 9 • 16:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes wants explanations on why the Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio de Janeiro maintained payment of additional benefits

Minister Gilmar Mendes requests additional information from the Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio de Janeiro regarding the ongoing payment of indemnity benefits to public servants.

Mar 8 • 19:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kotka: Officials Need Better Motivation to Generate Great Ideas

An amendment to Estonia's public service law proposes significant bonuses for teams that successfully implement initiatives that greatly benefit the state, aiming to encourage innovation among public servants.

Mar 7 • 07:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is known about the operation against AmazonPrev servers for million-dollar investment in Banco Master

The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation to investigate alleged irregularities in million-dollar investments made by Amazonprev, the pension fund for the state's public servants.

Mar 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Erkki Keldo: 50,000 Euro Performance Bonus for Civil Servants – Waste or Smart Investment?

The Estonian government plans to introduce a performance bonus of up to 50,000 euros for civil servants, raising concerns about the use of taxpayer money, but Minister Erkki Keldo argues it can drive significant public sector savings and reforms.

Mar 6 • 15:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ottawa office market experts left in the dark over feds’ return-to-work needs

Ottawa real estate experts are seeking clarity from the federal government regarding its office space requirements as public servants prepare to return to the office more frequently.

Mar 6 • 13:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Reform Must Not Come At the Cost of Accountability

Liberia's restructuring of traffic management has raised concerns about accountability despite assurances of job security for civil servants.

Mar 6 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police Operation Investigates Threats to IFPB Employees

A Federal Police operation in João Pessoa investigates serious threats against public servants at the Federal Institute of Paraíba (IFPB) amid concerns of possible criminal organization involvement.

Mar 6 • 11:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The government wants to start paying civil servants bonuses of up to 50,000 euros

The Estonian government plans to introduce bonuses of up to 50,000 euros for civil servants who significantly benefit society or save substantial funds.

Mar 5 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State employees will receive discounts of up to 15% at restaurants and snack bars

The state government of Piauí is offering discounts of 10% to 15% at participating restaurants for public servants to promote local commerce.

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

Sorocaba City Council approves a 5.2% salary increase for municipal employees

The Sorocaba City Council approved a 5.2% salary increase for municipal employees, including a 1% real wage increase, amid criticism regarding the lack of public consultation.

Mar 3 • 23:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Manage stress to boost productivity, Ekiti health expert urges workers

A health expert in Ekiti, Nigeria, has emphasized the importance of stress management among public servants to improve their productivity and mental well-being.

Mar 3 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF, Congress, and government discuss salary ceiling adjustment as a bargaining chip to end additional pay perks

The Brazilian Supreme Court, federal government, and National Congress are discussing a possible adjustment of the constitutional salary ceiling to offset the elimination of additional payments for public servants.

Mar 3 • 07:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government announces 5.4% salary adjustment for public servants in MG

The state government of Minas Gerais has announced a 5.4% salary adjustment for public servants, active and retired, with an estimated annual impact of R$ 3.4 billion.

Mar 2 • 14:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Namibian MPs Slam Directive to Use Public Health Facilities As 'Inhumane' and 'Premature'

Former Namibian MPs criticize a new directive mandating public servants to utilize state healthcare, citing constitutional and service quality concerns.

Mar 2 • 05:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From 'marajás' to 'penduricalhos': discussion on limiting the remuneration of public agents has lasted more than 60 years

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court is currently considering decisions that address the limitations on the remuneration of public servants, a topic that has been under debate for over 60 years.

Mar 1 • 07:01 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Farce of Fringe Benefits and the Captured Public Budget - O Assunto #1668

Brazil's Supreme Court postponed the analysis of decisions to suspend fringe benefits for public servants, which exceed constitutional salary limits and cost taxpayers billions.

Feb 27 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Constitutional ceiling adjusted for inflation would be 37% higher than the current value of R$ 46 thousand

A proposed adjustment to Brazil's constitutional salary ceiling could raise it by 37% amid ongoing discussions in the Supreme Court regarding illegal payments to public servants.

Feb 27 • 00:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF postpones judgment on pay supplements for public servants until the end of March

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding salary supplements for public servants to March 25, while two temporary decisions suspending these payments remain in effect.

Feb 26 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Promises, ghost commission and operational nuclei: understand the embezzlement of R$ 650 thousand from social projects

A criminal scheme involving a network of politicians, public servants, and private companies embezzled over R$ 650,000 intended for social projects in Palmas, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on salary supplements for public servants

The STF returns to discuss and vote on the suspension of salary supplements for public servants in Brazil following hearings and reports by its ministers.

Feb 26 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceará employees will receive a 5% salary increase and increased food allowance, announces Elmano

Ceará Governor Elmano de Freitas announces a 5% salary increase and an increase in food allowances for state employees.

Feb 26 • 13:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: You Are Not Forced to Use Public Hospitals - Health Minister

Namibia's Health Minister stated that public servants are not obligated to use public health facilities and can opt for private services if preferred.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on additional payments this Thursday

The Brazilian Supreme Court is resuming its judgment on actions regarding additional payments that allow certain public servants to exceed the constitutional salary cap.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand what 'penduricalhos' are and what is at stake in the STF trial

The recent suspension of 'penduricalhos' by Brazilian Supreme Court ministers has reignited debates over constitutional spending ceilings.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From Ornament to Cow Bell

The article discusses how certain elite public servants in Brazil manipulate the Constitution to unlawfully increase their salaries through various forms of financial 'ornaments.'

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Abetz to consider slashing high-earner public servant retirement payments

The Tasmanian government is looking into reducing superannuation payments for public servants earning over $200,000.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges Dino's injunction that suspended salary perks for public servants; watch

The STF is set to judge the injunction from Minister Flávio Dino that suspended additional salary payments for public servants in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

5 of the most unbelievable 'additional perks' of Brazilian civil service

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether to uphold a suspension on extra salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling, affecting a minority of civil servants with inflated paychecks.

Feb 25 • 18:05 UTC

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