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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Allegations of mistreatment of a dog in a city kennel are investigated in the interior of AC

An investigation has been initiated by the Public Ministry of Acre regarding allegations of mistreatment of a dog at a municipal kennel in Tarauacá following public outcry and documentation of the animal's severe injuries.

Mar 1 • 18:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Penalties for Animal Abuse Will Increase, New Rules Could Be in Effect as Early as Next January

Czechia plans to implement stricter penalties for animal abuse starting next January.

Mar 1 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother puts recorder in backpack and catches mistreatment of son at daycare in DF: 'He can cry all day, he can die crying'

A mother in Brazil recorded evidence of mistreatment of her son at a public daycare after noticing behavioral changes in him.

Feb 28 • 22:47 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Homeless resident accused of using dogs to attack pedestrians is arrested after confusion in Tijuca

A homeless man in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, was arrested for allegedly using dogs to attack pedestrians, leading to a chaotic scene that resulted in multiple detentions and the rescue of the dogs.

Feb 26 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: dog waits for two weeks for owner who died at UPA in Cuiabá

A loyal dog has been waiting for its deceased owner outside a healthcare unit in Cuiabá, Brazil, drawing attention from the public and animal welfare advocates.

Feb 26 • 17:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free sterilization and consultation for dogs and cats in Campo Grande; see how

The Subea is launching a free sterilization program for dogs and cats in Campo Grande, aimed at low-income families.

Feb 26 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Horse falls after collision between cart and car, reigniting debate over animal traction in Campos

A horse fell on the street after a cart collided with a car in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, reigniting discussions around the use of animal traction in urban areas.

Feb 26 • 14:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Sadness of Unbroadcast Sweat Drops... About the Most Affordable and Powerful Welfare

This article discusses the exclusion of sports events from mainstream broadcast media and its implications for public access to sports, particularly highlighting the voices of Paralympic athletes.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

SHOCK IN SUSSEX ⟩ Students tortured a lamb and filmed it for fun

A shocking incident in Sussex has led to public outrage after two students filmed themselves torturing a young lamb to death for amusement.

Feb 25 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Franciska Rosenkilde: The time is ripe for Denmark to have a pig election

Franciska Rosenkilde argues that Denmark needs to address serious welfare issues in pig farming, highlighted by a recent documentary and ongoing scandals.

Feb 25 • 00:00 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)
National & Local

About 18 thousand users may lose the Intermunicipal Single Ticket due to income declaration irregularities

The government of Rio de Janeiro is investigating around 18,000 users of the Intermunicipal Single Ticket for potential illegitimacy of their benefits due to suspicious income declarations.

Feb 24 • 17:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Free care and sterilization for dogs and cats continues until Friday

A local initiative in Glew, Argentina, offers free sterilization and veterinary care for pets until February 27, as a measure to control animal overpopulation and improve public health.

Feb 24 • 16:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four dogs die and two people are injured after a bee attack in southern Bahia

A bee attack in Itabatã, Mucuri, resulted in the deaths of four dogs and injuries to two people, including a child.

Feb 24 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

New Economic Plan: Defense Billions Drain Government's Room for Maneuver and Leave Fewer Funds for Welfare

Denmark's government faces a challenging balance between rising defense spending and the need for public welfare funding, as outlined in their new economic plan toward 2035.

Feb 24 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders municipality to create public shelter for animals in Campo Grande

A court in Campo Grande has mandated the local government to establish a public shelter for abandoned and mistreated animals following an initiative by the Mato Grosso do Sul Public Ministry.

Feb 24 • 11:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I am proud of my son,' said Uday Bhanu's mother

Uday Bhanu's mother expresses immense pride in her son for choosing the right path and working for the people's welfare.

Feb 24 • 10:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Isojoki was outraged when the welfare area took away the local doctor – made a decision that few municipalities can afford

The municipality of Isojoki in Finland has launched a unique two-year pilot project to provide local healthcare services by contracting with private providers due to inadequate public offerings.

Feb 24 • 08:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Those receiving unemployment benefits await several news: reported cases in which they will lose support

A significant portion of the Lithuanian population believes that the country's situation is worsening, and discussions have emerged about the future of social support systems.

Feb 24 • 06:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Proposal for estates without heirs to go to a public welfare fund

A proposal has been made in the Icelandic parliament for a new public welfare fund that would receive assets from estates with no legal heirs, as proposed by MP Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir.

Feb 23 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Elsa Leiten: The Lesson from Kobarkäki

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Tartu's decision to end the reimbursement of EMO (emergency medical service) visit fees for children and youth.

Feb 22 • 11:06 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Threw dog into the sea – fire department intervened

A man threatened another man who was walking his dog, ultimately throwing the dog into the sea, but the fire department rescued it.

Feb 20 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rescuer and dog are swept away by strong current of the Rímac River in Lima

A rescuer and a dog were swept away by the strong current of the Rímac River while attempting to rescue the animal in Lima, Peru.

Feb 20 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Minja Koskela explains whether the Left Alliance has excluded itself from all possible governments

Minja Koskela discusses the Left Alliance's commitment to public finance adjustments amidst ongoing fiscal negotiations in Finland.

Feb 20 • 15:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Society is Generally Able to Recognize Discriminatory Situations in Everyday Life, Concludes Ministry

A recent survey commissioned by the Latvian Ministry of Welfare indicates that society is generally capable of recognizing discriminatory situations, though complexities arise in more nuanced cases.

Feb 20 • 11:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Beyond Zero Euthanasia, Realizing Animal Welfare'... Announcement of Gangwon's Animal Welfare Policy

Gangwon Province announced a significant increase in funding for animal welfare, pledging 25 billion KRW to support its new comprehensive animal welfare policies.

Feb 20 • 08:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After inspection exposes precarious condition, Campinas concludes first phase of the Animal Protection Department reform

The city of Campinas has completed the first phase of renovations at its Animal Protection and Welfare Department following a public outcry over poor conditions.

Feb 19 • 16:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

You have made public service worthwhile, Osinbajo tells Otti

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo praises Abia State Governor Alex Otti for his impactful leadership and social welfare reforms during a birthday visit.

Feb 19 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registration for dog and cat sterilization ends this Thursday in Ferraz de Vasconcelos

Ferraz de Vasconcelos is offering free registration for the sterilization of dogs and cats, which ends this Thursday.

Feb 19 • 10:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The public welfare issue has been postponed, but no changes in the currents

Legislation linking public welfare benefits to wage indexes has been postponed in Iceland's welfare committee amid political debates.

Feb 18 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Welfare area terminates and takes away lunch benefit from employees

The Kanta-Häme welfare area, Oma Häme, is laying off staff and eliminating lunch benefits due to budget cuts, affecting 143 employees across various sectors.

Feb 18 • 09:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Consequences of the Welfare State

The current sick leave system in Norway is deemed unfair and ineffective for the most vulnerable, necessitating reform to avoid negative outcomes for workers and public finances.

Feb 17 • 22:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VID assesses discrepancies in the spending of the animal assistance fund "Sofi"; the organization could lose its public benefit status

The Latvian Revenue Service is reviewing the fund 'Sofi' for possible discrepancies in financial allocations and could revoke its public benefit status.

Feb 17 • 13:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish People Would Not Cut These Things - 'Under No Circumstances...'

A survey reveals strong opinions among Finns regarding government spending cuts, particularly in light of upcoming reductions to basic social assistance.

Feb 17 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Acknowledges that a social security bill needs to be clarified

The article discusses the need for further clarification on a proposed social security bill in Iceland.

Feb 17 • 09:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A new strike warning has been issued

The Public and Welfare Sectors Union JHL has issued a new strike warning affecting work in the private social services sector from March 3 to 5.

Feb 16 • 12:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In a campaign worth 700,000 euros, the Ministry of Welfare aims to raise public awareness about discrimination

The Ministry of Welfare in Latvia is launching a 700,000 euro campaign named "Nolaid slieksni" to enhance public understanding of discrimination and its manifestations, particularly focusing on recognizing overlapping discrimination.

Feb 16 • 10:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Egypt announces vaccination of 11,000 'street dogs' to tackle rabies

Egypt has announced the vaccination and sterilization of over 11,000 street dogs as part of its national strategy to combat rabies.

Feb 16 • 09:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

JHL: Strike Commencing

The public and welfare sectors union JHL is set to commence a strike following the rejection of a conciliator's proposal regarding wages and working conditions in the private social services sector in Finland.

Feb 15 • 15:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big announcement by CM Yogi in Gorakhpur, lack of money will no longer be an obstacle for treatment

In Gorakhpur, CM Yogi Adityanath assured citizens that financial constraints will not hinder access to medical treatment, instructing officials to expedite support for those in need.

Feb 15 • 12:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon Promotes Government Achievements Ahead of Lunar New Year, Focusing on Public Sentiment

President Yoon Suk-yeol has publicized significant government achievements in various sectors ahead of the Lunar New Year, emphasizing economic performance and social welfare.

Feb 15 • 07:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pato-shelters in Poland. Prof. Andrzej Elżanowski: Chiping will not solve the problem

The article discusses the ongoing issue of animal shelters in Poland and the inadequate governmental response despite public pressure for reform.

Feb 15 • 05:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Survey of 7,000 Citizens and Experts Reveals Discrepancies in Perceptions of Lethal Procedures for Animals

A large-scale survey conducted among 7,000 citizens and animal experts in Japan reveals significant discrepancies in perceptions regarding lethal procedures for animals.

Feb 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Yogi worshiped at the Jharkhandi Mahadev temple

CM Yogi Adityanath performed worship rituals at the Jharkhandi Mahadev temple in Gorakhpur, expressing wishes for public welfare and prosperity.

Feb 15 • 03:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Saved a dog from freezing to death, but now could go to jail in North Carolina: 'I would do it again'

A rescuer faces potential jail time in North Carolina for rescuing a dog from extreme cold, sparking a debate on animal welfare and Good Samaritan laws.

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

Casa Cuiabana Program: New List of Pre-Approved Candidates Released

The Municipal Housing and Land Regularization Office in Cuiabá has announced a new preliminary list of candidates in the Casa Cuiabana housing program, with more candidates still under review.

Feb 14 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí government authorizes partnership to shelter animals victimized by mistreatment

The Piauí government in Brazil has authorized a partnership to shelter and care for animals rescued from abuse, focusing on public health implications.

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

Stray Dog Attacks Several People in Deoria

A stray dog attacked multiple people in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, leaving several injured.

Feb 13 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Missing MS Disease Diagnoses Reveal Major Errors in Health Care Funding - 'This is the Wild West'

The investigation by Finnish specialists reveals significant discrepancies in funding allocations due to missing diagnostic data for multiple sclerosis patients, suggesting systemic flaws in the welfare region's financing structure.

Feb 13 • 09:26 UTC

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