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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental awareness action will distribute plant seedlings in Rio Branco this Saturday (28)

A community event in Rio Branco will distribute free plant seedlings and provide various public services this Saturday, enhancing environmental awareness.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Dundulis urges to relieve these residents from taxes: "Right now we're doing something absurd"

Dainius Dundulis, CEO of Rivona and chairman of Norfos mažmena, criticizes the slow bureaucracy in public services and urges the government to relieve citizens from unnecessary taxes.

Feb 28 • 04:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Food Debtors: A Court in Rosario Orders Collection of Child Support Through Electricity Bills

A court in Rosario, Argentina, has mandated that past-due child support payments be collected through the local electricity bill to ensure compliance.

Feb 27 • 22:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Record digital transactions with the State in 2025 – 86% jump within 2 years

Digital transactions between citizens and the Greek government are expected to see an explosive increase of 86% by 2025 compared to 2023.

Feb 27 • 13:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga region municipalities call to halt the advancement of the new municipal financial equalization model

Municipalities in the Riga region are urging the government to stop the implementation of a new financial equalization model that they believe will burden the capital region economically.

Feb 27 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parents organize task force to cut tall grass at school and report abandonment of the building in Sorocaba: 'Fear for the children'

Parents in Sorocaba, Brazil, have organized a task force to cut tall grass at a local school and voiced concerns over its neglected condition.

Feb 27 • 12:32 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
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Major IT Problems Halt Driving Tests

Major IT issues at the Transport Agency are disrupting driving theory tests and other services in Sweden.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

MitID experiencing outages

MitID is currently down, preventing access to services that require this digital identity solution.

Feb 27 • 10:09 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
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: Authorities claim to have discovered two mass graves in Uvira

Authorities in Uvira, DRC, have announced the discovery of two mass graves while they return to restore public services after leaving due to the AFC/M23 presence.

Feb 26 • 13:41 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

Uberaba 206 years: See what opens and closes during the municipal holiday

The city of Uberaba will celebrate its 206th anniversary on March 2, impacting local commerce and public services during the holiday.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: In Alūksne, snow is cleared from disabled parking spaces after the snowstorm

Following a heavy snowstorm in Alūksne, services have removed snow from the streets but left disabled parking spaces blocked.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Treasury calls in Blair thinktank to advise on using AI across public services

The UK government has engaged Tony Blair's thinktank to advise on the integration of AI into public services, inciting criticism from campaigners.

Feb 25 • 16:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier defends Nova Scotia budget as critics continue to speak out

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston defends the provincial budget amidst criticism over cuts to public services and a substantial deficit.

Feb 24 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU 2026 in Maceió: 10% discount for payment until Friday (27)

Residents of Maceió have until this Friday to benefit from a 10% discount on the 2026 Urban Property Tax (IPTU) if paid in a single installment.

Feb 24 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS holds a drive to advance scheduled consultations in 4 cities in MS

The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) will conduct a drive this weekend in four cities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul to expedite previously scheduled medical assessments.

Feb 24 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Efficiency

The article discusses the importance of efficiency in utilizing resources across public and private institutions in Ecuador and its implications for public services.

Feb 24 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Free dental and ophthalmological care in the City: until when

The City of Buenos Aires offers free dental and ophthalmological services through the program 'Más servicios en tu barrio', but the summer edition is coming to an end.

Feb 24 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Public school cleaners in Seville camp in the city center against privatization of their service

Cleaners from public schools in Seville have camped in the city center to protest against the privatization of their service.

Feb 24 • 11:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora after the storm: information about buses, schools, services, and businesses

A severe storm in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has caused significant destruction, leading to canceled classes and suspended public transportation.

Feb 24 • 10:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Askatasuna, damage of nearly 300 thousand euros after the demonstration on January 31

The costs incurred from the January 31 Askatasuna demonstration in Turin amount to nearly 300,000 euros, impacting public funds and services in the city.

Feb 24 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Over an hour of travel and several transfers to receive radiotherapy: the odyssey from Ciudad Lineal to Ramón y Cajal

Residents of Ciudad Lineal face long commutes with multiple transfers to access essential healthcare services at Ramón y Cajal hospital, highlighting a failure in public transportation commitments.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Budget Alert in New York: Mamdani's Million-Dollar Cuts to Libraries Contradict His Promises

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a $29 million budget cut to the city’s major libraries, going against his campaign promises to enhance public services through taxing the wealthy.

Feb 23 • 22:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall triples services to the population at Hmut in 2025

The Municipal University Hospital of Taubaté has tripled the number of services provided to the population in 2025 compared to the previous year.

Feb 23 • 21:27 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Damage amounting to tens of thousands of billions of krona

A report indicates significant financial damage calculated in tens of thousands of billions of krona.

Feb 23 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New garbage collection fee starts in Cabo Frio and changes calculations for residential and commercial properties

A new garbage collection fee has been implemented in Cabo Frio, Brazil, prompting discussions among residents regarding its calculation based on property type and estimated waste generation.

Feb 23 • 19:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Candidates approved in the first round of the CNU must confirm their interest in the vacancy this Monday (23)

Candidates for the CNU must confirm their interest in securing their positions by this Monday evening.

Feb 23 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Language Inspection Received About 60 Complaints in Two Months Regarding Foreigners Who Do Not Speak Lithuanian

Lithuania's Language Inspection reports receiving around 60 complaints in two months about service providers who do not speak Lithuanian, emphasizing the need for public involvement.

Feb 23 • 06:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

People Flee with Electricity Meters in Fatehpur

In Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, a team from the electricity department faced resistance from locals while attempting to catch electricity thieves and recover overdue bills.

Feb 23 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sharing

The article emphasizes the importance of sharing in all aspects of life, encouraging people to recognize commonalities and connect with one another.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Frustrated Mayors: 'The Federal Government Should Take Care of Its Responsibilities Instead of Launching Funding Programs'

German mayors are facing increasing financial pressures, forcing them to make tough choices about community services amidst public outrage and personal threats.

Feb 22 • 15:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

How to talk Babiš out of his expensive and unnecessary tax cuts

The article discusses the challenges of communicating with Czech Prime Minister Babiš about the implications of his tax cut policies.

Feb 22 • 14:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An anonymous donor gives 21 kilos of gold to a city in Japan with a special condition: "It's an impressive amount of money"

An anonymous donor has gifted 21 kilograms of gold, valued at over 500 million yen, to a city in Japan with the condition that the funds be used to improve public services, particularly water infrastructure.

Feb 21 • 23:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bauru City Hall reopens bidding for the construction of a municipal hospital

The Bauru City Hall has reopened the bidding process for the construction of a new municipal hospital to manage healthcare more effectively for lower and medium complexity cases.

Feb 21 • 21:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ISM Director: Education, State Resilience, and Self-Awareness are Essential for Lithuania's Growth

D. Misiūnas emphasizes the need for a robust education system and regional development to unlock Lithuania's potential.

Feb 21 • 21:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In Tungurahua, authorities see the approval of the efficiency spending law in GAD as positive

Ecuador's National Assembly approved a law to enhance spending efficiency for decentralized governments, prioritizing investment in essential public services.

Feb 21 • 18:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa Sends Law for Spending Efficiency in GADs to Official Registry

President Daniel Noboa has submitted a new law aimed at enhancing spending efficiency for decentralized autonomous governments in Ecuador, which mandates a significant allocation of their budgets to essential public services.

Feb 21 • 18:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Bizarre experience with paid parking: a few hours of 'non-parking' and a 40-euro fine

An individual shared a frustrating experience with a paid parking system that resulted in a hefty fine.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

From the Eyes of Saša Mitrofanov: Russians have neither water nor heat even without war

The article discusses the ongoing issues in Russia regarding access to basic utilities such as water and heating, highlighting systemic failures.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints about lack of vacancies in health centers rise 79% in Campinas

Complaints regarding the unavailability of health services in Campinas have surged, with a notable 79% increase in reports from 2024 to 2025.

Feb 20 • 22:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is what the new GAD Law approved by the National Assembly says

The Ecuadorian National Assembly approved a law aimed at reforming local government resource allocation to prioritize investment in basic services for citizens.

Feb 20 • 20:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Šutaj Eštok rents an expensive client center in Dunajská Streda, leaving a state building half-empty

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has opened a new client center in a rented private building in Dunajská Streda, despite the state owning a nearby building that is underutilized.

Feb 20 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Street Vendors Spend Nights in Poor Conditions at Ibirapuera to Secure Spot in Mega Bloc Parties: 'Four Toilets for 200 People'

About 200 street vendors camped outside Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, enduring poor conditions to secure spots at popular carnival events.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Classification lists of the CNU are released this Friday (20)

The Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services released the classification lists for the Unified National Contest (CNU) in Brazil, detailing the initial selection and upcoming confirmation steps for candidates.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Login to Finnish authorities' services depends on Amazon, there are no backup systems

The dependency of Finland's governmental service portal on Amazon Web Services raises concerns about cybersecurity and service continuity.

Feb 20 • 03:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Interview: Housing management costs may grow more slowly in the future

The Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks (RNP) company faces challenges due to owner unwillingness to invest in property improvements, frequent complaints about service quality from residents, and low payment capacities, despite its plans to go public.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CTE moves procedures to a headquarters in northern Guayaquil after fire at Multicomercio

The Ecuadorian Traffic Commission (CTE) has temporarily relocated its public services to the northern branch in Guayaquil following a fire at the Multicomercio building.

Feb 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is there a bus strike today or not? This is what is known about the measure of force

A national strike affects public transport services in Argentina, particularly buses, due to demands related to labor reform discussions.

Feb 19 • 14:07 UTC

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