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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alexandra Villacís requests the Ministry of Labor and SRI to lift her work ban

Alexandra Villacís seeks to overturn a public employment ban imposed due to a debt, by requesting information and enabling her work status from the Ministry of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service.

Feb 28 • 14:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul Medical Center Declares Vision to Become a Leading AI Public Medical Institution

Seoul Medical Center announced its commitment to integrating artificial intelligence across all service areas to enhance patient care and safety in public healthcare.

Feb 28 • 12:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Era of Public Service Media is Over

The article discusses the decline of public service media and its implications in Iceland.

Feb 28 • 11:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Delta governor urges leaders to prioritize service at Senator Nwaoboshi’s funeral

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori emphasized the importance of public service during Senator Peter Nwaoboshi's funeral.

Feb 28 • 09:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Recruitment of 300 posts in Bihar, those related to law can apply

The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced vacancies for 300 posts of Prosecution Officer, inviting applications from candidates with legal qualifications.

Feb 28 • 06:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Judge mocks the population in trial at the Supreme Court

A Brazilian judge's comments during a Supreme Court trial revealed a significant disconnect between the judiciary and the general public, particularly regarding the issue of high public salaries.

Feb 27 • 23:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin: 'Wage enhancement for careers cannot undermine the legitimacy of the Judiciary'

Supreme Court President Edson Fachin emphasized that public service career enhancements should not compromise the Judiciary's legitimacy amid rising criticism over judges' remuneration.

Feb 27 • 22:41 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Eglinton Crosstown LRT hits 98% of in-service target during opening weeks

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT has achieved a 98% on-time performance rate during its initial weeks of service, significantly outperforming the Finch West LRT's performance.

Feb 27 • 22:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New court decision maintains selection process for hiring temporary teachers in Taubaté

A recent judicial ruling allows the continuation of a selection process for hiring temporary teachers in Taubaté, Brazil, maintaining scheduled tests despite prior suspension.

Feb 27 • 21:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ACTION IN JÕHVI ⟩ Police arrested a man with a weapon-like object

Police in Jõhvi arrested a 34-year-old man who threatened to use a weapon, utilizing a taser and service weapon during the detention.

Feb 27 • 18:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Slow service on CDMX Metro: Delays reported on Lines 1, 3, and B TODAY, Friday, February 27

Users of the Mexico City Metro reported delays and slow train progress on February 27, particularly on Line B.

Feb 27 • 13:17 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Irkutsk Police Arrest Mayor of Town Where Residents Have Gone Weeks Without Heating and Water

The mayor of Bodaybo, a town in Siberia, was arrested amid ongoing critical public service failures where residents lacked heating and water for weeks.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Medical School Bill for 15 Years of Service Passes Welfare Committee

A bill establishing a public medical school requiring graduates to serve in public healthcare institutions for 15 years has passed a subcommittee of South Korea's National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee.

Feb 27 • 10:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The dismissed head of the railways is 'in hindrance'. He earns a salary of 340,000 per month

The former head of the Czech railways is currently receiving a hefty salary despite being dismissed from his position.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After public criticism about IT procurements, the Ministry of Education starts a service inspection

The Latvian Ministry of Education has initiated an internal inspection related to procurement practices in the IT sector following public criticism.

Feb 26 • 17:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Twelve Unions Sent a Letter to the Prime Minister

Twelve public and state service unions have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, expressing concerns over the low level of social dialogue and ministers' commitment to collective bargaining.

Feb 26 • 16:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The World Bank warns about the shortage of qualified officials in low-income countries

The World Bank emphasizes the lack of trained officials in low-income countries and suggests reforms to professionalize public jobs for improved governance.

Feb 26 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pinda reinforces channels for public lighting maintenance

Pindamonhangaba continues to enhance its public lighting maintenance service, encouraging citizen participation in reporting issues to ensure safety and mobility.

Feb 26 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bill ensuring priority for people with diabetes in queues is approved in Ale-RR

A bill promoting priority service for individuals with diabetes in public and commercial queues has been approved by the state assembly in Roraima, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

When drugs and sex wreak havoc in the senior civil service

The article discusses the intersection of drug use and sexual misconduct within the French senior civil service, highlighting recent scandals.

Feb 26 • 14:44 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Become a BIS reporting officer for a week, the secret service advertises. It's not a joke

The Czech Intelligence Service is offering a unique opportunity for individuals to experience reporting duties for a week, amidst technical challenges on their webpage.

Feb 26 • 12:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense installs new hotline in Feira de Santana; see when to activate the service

The Civil Defense of Feira de Santana has launched a new hotline, available for public emergency response, particularly during rainy periods.

Feb 26 • 12:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When will the Mitre train return to service: how the route will be during the first week

The Mitre train service will resume limited operations in March after nearly 50 days of interruption due to infrastructure works.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Subway employee is fired after refusing to help a victim of sexual harassment at Sé station

A São Paulo subway employee was fired after he refused to assist a sexual harassment victim at Sé station, citing her clothing as a justification.

Feb 26 • 12:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

About Living Together in the Big City: 'Munich Residents are Different from the Bavarians, Not so Prude'

A report on the diverse cultural interactions in Munich's Olympia-Einkaufszentrum highlights the coexistence of different languages and cultures, especially during a public service strike.

Feb 26 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the step-by-step for digital possession in the Education competition; check the list of those called

The Tocantins government has summoned 130 approved candidates from the Education competition, providing guidance on the mandatory Digital Possession procedure for entry into the state public service.

Feb 26 • 10:58 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

PET Moves Police Exercise Away from School Area

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has relocated a planned police exercise away from a school area in response to public concerns about noise and safety.

Feb 26 • 10:17 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wage arrears: Labour issues Friday ultimatum to FG

Nigerian organized labor has given the Federal Government a deadline to settle outstanding wage arrears owed to public service workers, warning of potential action if demands are unmet.

Feb 26 • 00:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What happened to the decent wage reform? MC claims it remains 'frozen' despite its approval in 2024

The decent wage constitutional reform in Mexico, which aims to establish a base salary near 19,000 pesos monthly for key public service sectors, is stalled despite having completed most legislative processes in 2024.

Feb 25 • 23:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

City of Winnipeg announces more transit updates

Winnipeg has announced improvements to its transit system in response to rider feedback, set to take effect with a spring schedule on April 12.

Feb 25 • 23:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Longer intervals’, ‘very crowded’, ‘price does not compensate’: announcement of the fare increase at MetrôRio generates complaints from passengers

The announcement of a fare increase for MetrôRio has led to significant complaints from passengers about service quality and overcrowding.

Feb 25 • 22:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall regulates university transportation in Conceição do Jacuípe; check the points and times

The city of Conceição do Jacuípe has published a decree regulating public transportation for university students and vocational course students for the 2026 school year.

Feb 25 • 21:23 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
🇧🇷 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
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Katinić Pleić: Surrogacy turns children into contractual objects and motherhood into a service

The Croatian Constitutional Court's recent ruling on the birth registration of a child born via surrogacy in war-torn Ukraine has sparked public attention due to the non-biological mother being registered as the legal parent.

Feb 25 • 16:00 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Public Service: A Bill Guarantees the 'Right to Remain Silent' in Case of Disciplinary Proceedings

A new French bill aims to guarantee public servants the right to remain silent during disciplinary procedures, among other reforms.

Feb 25 • 15:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Post: Response regarding the delivery of cards connected to unemployment benefit allowances

Hellenic Post has issued a statement addressing concerns about delays in the delivery of cards associated with unemployment benefits, asserting that the majority of mail was processed correctly and on time.

Feb 25 • 15:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"You have to fight with customer service": users of ÃŽle-de-France transport complain about double-charged trips

Users of Île-de-France transport are voicing frustrations over being charged multiple times for the same journey, prompting Île-de-France Mobilités to introduce a mediator to address these billing disputes.

Feb 25 • 13:50 UTC
🇱🇻 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 • 13:28 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Robot AI Delivery: Robots and drones are providing home delivery, this facility has started in the country

India has launched a commercial robotic delivery service in Gurugram, marking the world's first public automated physical AI delivery network.

Feb 25 • 10:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Uber launches 'Line U': an accessible option to complement public transport

Uber has introduced 'Line U' in Buenos Aires, a service designed to complement public transportation for short trips.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

You better check – part of public transport routes will change in Vilnius next week

Next week, public transport routes in Vilnius, including bus route 88 and night buses, will undergo changes to improve service to residents.

Feb 25 • 10:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election: What the Mayor and City Councillors in Munich Earn

The article discusses the salaries of key political figures in Munich ahead of the upcoming local election, highlighting whether they are attractive enough to draw engaged individuals into public service.

Feb 25 • 09:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio Metro raises fare from R$ 7.90 to R$ 8.20 starting in April

The fare for Rio de Janeiro's metro will increase from R$ 7.90 to R$ 8.20 as of April 12, 2024, maintaining its status as Brazil's most expensive metro service.

Feb 25 • 09:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

State of the Union

The article discusses various aspects of the economy and social issues facing the country, focusing on the contributions of individuals who dedicate their lives to public service.

Feb 25 • 09:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Some Municipalities Across the Country Unable to Access Websites; No Timeline for Recovery

Several municipalities in Japan are experiencing website outages starting from the afternoon of the 25th, with no current estimate for restoration.

Feb 25 • 06:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tampere Tram: Disruption

Tampere's tram service has experienced multiple disruptions early Wednesday morning, leading to cancellations on lines 1 and 3.

Feb 25 • 06:17 UTC

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