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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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Helicopter demonstration and dog handler exhibitions: an open day will be held at the border guard college

The State Border Guard College in Latvia is hosting an open day on April 17th, inviting the public to learn about education opportunities and careers within the border guard service.

Mar 23 • 05:14 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Payments of the Week from e-EFKA – DYPA

This week, a total of €2.47 billion will be distributed to over 4.3 million beneficiaries in Greece, as part of scheduled payments from the e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service (DYPA).

Mar 23 • 03:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening Preference for Local Talent in Civil Service Recruitment... Introduction of Additional Points System

A new civil service recruitment policy in South Korea will provide additional points to candidates who have lived in a region for over 15 years to promote local talent and enhance public trust.

Mar 23 • 03:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The New Heads of Local Governments Should Embrace a New Paradigm

A professor urges newly elected local leaders in South Korea to shift from a customer service mindset to a model of co-production with citizens.

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

State Government delivers 35th Battalion of the Fire Department in Oriximiná and expands services in the western region

The State Government of Pará inaugurated the 35th Battalion of the Military Fire Department in Oriximiná, enhancing emergency service coverage in the western region.

Mar 22 • 19:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

WIMBIZ condemns sexual assault at Delta festival, pushes for gender bill

Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has condemned the sexual assaults during a festival in Delta State, calling for urgent reforms to protect women's rights.

Mar 22 • 14:01 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Like battery hens’: ATO’s outsourced debt collectors face much worse conditions than those in public service, former staff say

Former employees of the ATO's private debt collectors describe significantly worse conditions and compensation compared to public service employees, leading to high turnover and impact on taxpayer assistance.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'24 years of work without a holiday', what was said on PM Modi's record of 8931 days

Senior ministers from the central cabinet congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing 8,931 days in public service, highlighting his commitment to nation-first ideals and empowering the poor.

Mar 22 • 11:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the first president of the Supreme Court have to reveal whom she met with?

A court ruling is set to determine whether the calendar of the First President of the Supreme Court in Poland must be made public, raising questions about transparency in the judiciary.

Mar 22 • 05:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Screens that Lie and Broken PA System: The Other Major Crisis of Rodalies

The Rodalies train service in Spain is facing a significant operational crisis, with malfunctioning screens and public announcement systems causing confusion among passengers.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCoS warns public against fraudulent offers, clarifies contract rules

The Nigerian Correctional Service has warned the public about fraudulent documents being circulated to scam individuals regarding government contracts.

Mar 21 • 18:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

A protest by public service unions held in Zagreb

A significant protest organized by six public service unions took place in Zagreb, demanding better social dialogue with the government and negotiations on collective agreements.

Mar 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pensions, lump sums, benefits: All payments from EFKA - DYPA for the upcoming week

A total of €2,474,479,875 will be distributed to 4,302,450 beneficiaries from March 23 to March 27 as part of scheduled payments from e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service.

Mar 21 • 10:49 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian intelligence agency plans fake attack on Orbán to influence election result – WP

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service is reportedly planning to stage an assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to sway public opinion ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mar 21 • 10:30 UTC
🌍 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sercop detects regulatory non-compliances in communication contract process of the Prefecture of Guayas

The National Public Procurement Service (Sercop) in Ecuador has identified regulatory non-compliances in a communication contract process associated with the Prefecture of Guayas.

Mar 20 • 23:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fire Corps: 15 recruitments of special duty officers were announced

The Fire Corps in Greece has announced the recruitment of 15 special duty officers as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the service.

Mar 20 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall begins construction of a new service unit in the East Zone

The mayor of Tupã, Renan Pontelli, announced the start of construction for a new health service unit in the East Zone aimed at improving accessibility and quality of care for residents.

Mar 20 • 17:49 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Live | News from California, today: latest updates from Friday, March 20

This article covers live updates on the unusual heat wave in California with temperatures significantly exceeding normal averages for March.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Regional Nursing Council of PB bans SAMU in city in the Sertão

The Regional Nursing Council of Paraíba has banned the Emergency Mobile Care (SAMU) service in Santa Terezinha due to serious health and safety violations.

Mar 20 • 12:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Went to get gas after taking a leave, a man stood for 9 hours

A man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, stood in line for nearly 9 hours to obtain a gas cylinder for his sick parents, highlighting the disparity between government schemes and ground realities.

Mar 20 • 06:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall in Goiás launches selection process with salaries of almost R$ 6 thousand

The City Hall of Firminópolis has announced a selection process offering salaries of up to R$ 5,387.18 with available positions for various educational levels.

Mar 19 • 22:18 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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Very Quiet': Family-Owned Service Station Struggles as Fuel Nudges $3 a Litre

Family-owned service stations in Sydney face financial difficulties as fuel prices soar, pushing drivers towards alternative transport options.

Mar 19 • 19:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Covid nearly broke NHS - 'never again can nursing and the public be failed like this'

A Covid-19 Inquiry reveals that the UK's National Health Service was on the brink of collapse during the pandemic, with staff making significant sacrifices to keep it functioning.

Mar 19 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iguá Sergipe expands social tariff to more than 100,000 families

Iguá Sergipe is set to significantly increase the number of families benefiting from the social water and sewage tariff, following new regulations that allow the inclusion of over 100,000 clients.

Mar 19 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Post office extends validity of the contest with 3,500 vacancies for another year

The Brazilian postal service, Correios, has extended the validity period of its public service exam, which offers 3,500 vacancies for positions at different educational levels, until April 14, 2027.

Mar 19 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaint about precarious structure of Samu in Luís Correia leads MP to demand urgent adjustments

The public prosecutor's office in Piauí has recommended urgent improvements to the emergency medical service in the municipality of Luís Correia due to its poor conditions.

Mar 19 • 15:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

We know nothing about new funding, a change from January is not realistic, said director to Klempíř

The director expressed concerns about the lack of information regarding new funding for Czech Television and suggested that any changes expected in January are unlikely.

Mar 19 • 15:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: Federal Fire Service issues safety advisory in Gombe

The Federal Fire Service in Gombe State has issued a public safety advisory for residents to take precautions during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations to avoid fire incidents.

Mar 19 • 14:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: NYS Postpones Recruitment Exercise to Saturday Following Public Holiday

The National Youth Service in Kenya has postponed its recruitment exercise by one day to accommodate a public holiday.

Mar 19 • 14:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Uttar Pradesh will now have a full-time DGP, these names are at the forefront in the race

The Uttar Pradesh government has sent a panel of senior IPS officers to the Union Public Service Commission for the appointment of a full-time Director General of Police (DGP) following a Supreme Court order.

Mar 19 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Game over’

A public service concession in Guayas, Ecuador, has been extended unexpectedly for 30 years, raising concerns about transparency and compliance with the new constitution.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Bill for the Establishment of the Public Prosecution Service Introduced in the National Assembly... Passage Delayed Until Tomorrow due to Filibuster by People Power Party

The bill to establish a Public Prosecution Service has been introduced in the South Korean National Assembly, facing a filibuster from the People Power Party, which opposes the reform.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N24bn public projects abandoned in states – Report

A report by BudgIT revealed that approximately N24 billion worth of public projects have been abandoned or fraudulently delivered across several Nigerian states.

Mar 19 • 08:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich: These Buses and Subways Still Operate

A strike by the Verdi union is disrupting public transport in Munich, with reduced service on buses and subways despite efforts by the Munich transport authority to maintain some operations.

Mar 19 • 06:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SA treasurer and shadow treasurer clash over cost estimates for promises

The South Australian treasurer and shadow treasurer have entered into a dispute over the cost estimates for their respective parties' election promises, with significant differences in projected financial impacts.

Mar 19 • 06:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Can making a video of a TTE lead to a 7-year jail sentence? Know the rules

The article discusses the legality of recording videos of train ticket examiners (TTEs) in India and the related consequences.

Mar 19 • 02:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saerb's selection process opens registrations for high school and higher education in Rio Branco; see positions and salaries

The Water and Sewage Service of Rio Branco (Saerb) is conducting a simplified selection process for hiring temporary professionals in various positions.

Mar 18 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Preto 174 years: see what is open and what is closed on the municipal holiday

São José do Rio Preto celebrates its 174th anniversary with changes in public service hours during the municipal holiday.

Mar 18 • 22:11 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Person dies after being struck by train in Mississauga, closures in effect

A person was struck and killed by a train in Mississauga, causing train service disruptions and road closures.

Mar 18 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With CSI technology, urban maintenance surpasses 10 thousand services

Urban maintenance teams in São José dos Campos have successfully handled over 10,000 service requests through advanced technology in just five months.

Mar 18 • 17:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall expands fogging service with 10 cars per day

The City Hall of São José dos Campos has increased the number of daily vehicles for fogging to ten in order to combat the high incidence of mosquitoes this season.

Mar 18 • 17:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Service Broadcasters: The Stations Need Reforms - But Not Demolition Balls

This article advocates for the public broadcasting system in Germany, emphasizing the need for reform rather than complete dismantlement.

Mar 18 • 16:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Concern at SVT Ahead of Major Savings: 'How the Hell is This Going to Work?'

SVT faces a pressing budget deficit of 355 million kronor due to increased costs, primarily stemming from the recent departure of TV4, leading to criticism of the government for not providing clarity on the unexpected expenses.

Mar 18 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Contagem city hall server dismissed after discriminatory joke about Ribeirão das Neves population

A public servant in Contagem, Brazil, was dismissed after a discriminatory message against the residents of Ribeirão das Neves went viral on social media.

Mar 18 • 14:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Changes in line 148: they are studying to divide its operation between two companies

The operator of bus line 148 in Argentina, El Halcón, has permanently closed due to an economic crisis, prompting a redistribution of its service between two other companies.

Mar 18 • 13:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Scandal Uncovered - Pension Fund Paid K27bn for K8.5bn Sigelege Hotel in Lilongwe

The Malawi Public Service Pension Trust Fund is embroiled in controversy over the inflated purchase of Sigelege Hotel, initially valued at K8.5 billion but acquired for K27.5 billion amid claims of political pressure.

Mar 18 • 11:43 UTC

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