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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
🇰🇷 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
🇳🇬 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
🇭🇷 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
🌍 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
🇬🇷 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
🌍 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
🇮🇳 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)
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
🇨🇿 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
🇮🇳 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
🇦🇺 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
🇩🇪 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
🌍 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Former Head of Czech Post Štěpán Also Left Slovak Post After a Few Weeks

Former Czech Post CEO Miroslav Štěpán has left his position at Slovak Post after just a few weeks, following his dismissal from Czech Post in January.

Mar 18 • 08:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

ATE strike at airports: mandatory conciliation imposed and the planned action set to start on Wednesday is suspended

The Argentine government has imposed mandatory conciliation in a dispute between the ATE union and the National Civil Aviation Administration, suspending a planned strike.

Mar 17 • 23:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government Studies Creating Unified Exam for Federal University Technicians

The Brazilian federal government is considering the establishment of a unified public examination for technicians at federal universities and institutes.

Mar 17 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With a salary of up to R$ 11.5 thousand and over 340 vacancies, the Fire Department's competition will have tests in Divinópolis

The Fire Department of Minas Gerais has announced a competition to fill 342 vacancies for soldiers and officers, with salaries reaching R$ 11,500 and tests scheduled to take place in Divinópolis.

Mar 17 • 13:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Suspended Sentence for Former Odawara City Director in Bribery Case Related to Sewerage Construction

A former environmental director in Odawara City was given a suspended sentence for bribery involving sewer construction projects.

Mar 17 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mecias de Jesus takes office as a counselor of the TCE-RR and promises to contribute to the government and municipalities

Former senator Mecias de Jesus has been sworn in as a counselor of the Court of Accounts of Roraima (TCE-RR) and aims to contribute to state governance and local municipalities.

Mar 16 • 23:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Opposition war for the PIR positions of public psychologists... and a lenient approach to work later only with the master's degree

The article discusses the competitive exam process for becoming a clinical psychologist in Spain, focusing on the experience of a successful candidate and the challenges faced by many others.

Mar 16 • 23:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Debilitated horse rescued after being found fallen on an avenue in the coast of São Paulo; VIDEO

A severely weakened horse was rescued after being discovered collapsed on a public avenue in Itanhaém, São Paulo.

Mar 16 • 21:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sam Altman seeks to transform artificial intelligence into a public service like electricity or water

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, envisions a future where artificial intelligence (AI) is treated as a public utility that users would pay for based on their consumption.

Mar 16 • 15:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The state still has more than half of its services to digitize

Czechia still has over half of its state services yet to be digitized, highlighting a significant gap in public service modernization.

Mar 16 • 12:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian Public Media has incurred significant losses in its first year of operation

Latvian Public Media finished its first year with substantial financial losses despite a revenue total of over 52 million euros.

Mar 16 • 12:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Disclosure of Assets of 155 IAS Officers in Jharkhand, Land Spread Across Delhi, Bihar-Y Uttar Pradesh

A total of 155 IAS officers from Jharkhand have publicly disclosed their annual properties, revealing assets beyond the state, including properties in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.

Mar 16 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Eduardo Bolsonaro is cited by the Federal Police and has 15 days to defend himself against a process for abandonment of office

Eduardo Bolsonaro has been formally cited by the Federal Police regarding an investigation into his abandonment of a position in the police force, with 15 days to respond.

Mar 16 • 11:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Rescue of a dog from a cliff in England lasted eleven hours. Over 40 people helped

Over 40 people participated in an eleven-hour effort to rescue a dog stranded on a cliff in England.

Mar 15 • 20:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

I like Tomio Okamura. He brilliantly demonstrates how vulnerable public service media are, says Moravec after his departure from Czech Television

In an interview, Václav Moravec discusses his recent departure from Czech Television and his views on media independence and Tomio Okamura's influence.

Mar 14 • 16:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NIPR honors Anambra police spokesman with lifetime award for public service

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has awarded SP Tochukwu Ikenga of the Anambra State Police Command with the Life Reputation Award for his contributions to public service.

Mar 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Biometric CURP 2026: How to Make Your Appointment Online?

The article outlines the process for obtaining a biometric CURP in Mexico, detailing the steps to schedule an appointment online.

Mar 14 • 02:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Missing Minutes, Lingering Questions - Trustees Say Pension Fund Board Rejected Amaryllis Deal Before K128.7bn Purchase

Former trustees of Malawi's Public Service Pensions Trust Fund revealed that the board previously rejected the K128.7 billion purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel, but the minutes of that decision have inexplicably vanished, raising further questions about the legitimacy of the deal.

Mar 13 • 16:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT: Users with driving license appointments can now reschedule their service

The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has announced that users who had appointments for obtaining driving licenses can now reschedule their service after a suspension due to investigations into irregularities.

Mar 13 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Futel server investigated for sexual harassment of a teenager is fired in Uberlândia

A server from the Uberlandense Foundation of Tourism, Sports, and Leisure was officially dismissed following an administrative investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against a teenager.

Mar 13 • 14:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification on March 14

The article features significant achievements and acknowledgments in various public service and community initiatives in South Korea.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A Stubborn Myth about Public Service Pensions

The article addresses claims made by author Lily Bandehi regarding public service pensions and clarifies misconceptions about pension changes following reforms.

Mar 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UPSC has released notification for CMS exam, apply before last date

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the notification for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) examination, with applications open until March 31, 2026.

Mar 13 • 04:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo commissioner charges public officers on asset declaration

The Oyo State Commissioner for Finance emphasized the importance of asset declaration among public officers during a training session aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public service.

Mar 13 • 02:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Eduardo Leite advocates for job openings for transgender people in public service to increase diversity

Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul and a presidential hopeful, has proposed specific job vacancies for transgender individuals in public service to reflect societal diversity.

Mar 13 • 00:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazonas government announces new public competition for the State General Comptroller

The Amazonas government announced a new public competition for the State General Comptroller's office to enhance its staffing for auditing and public administration transparency.

Mar 12 • 23:37 UTC

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