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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Why is Nav creating a new father quota trap?

The article discusses the limitations imposed by Nav on the father's entitlement to parental benefits, raising concerns about inequitable treatment in family policy.

Mar 22 • 20:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

FIFA Women’s Quota: Condemned to Failure

The FIFA's new rule requiring a female head coach or assistant for women's football teams is seen as well-intentioned but inadequately designed to promote actual recognition of women's contributions in the sport.

Mar 22 • 12:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE-AM overturns decision regarding gender quota fraud and keeps councilors in office in Eirunepé

The Regional Electoral Tribunal of Amazonas has reversed a prior decision recognizing gender quota fraud, allowing elected councilors in Eirunepé to remain in office.

Mar 21 • 02:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Bendika in 32nd place. Latvia does not gain the fourth quota

Latvian biathlete Baiba Bendika finished 32nd in the 7.5 km sprint at the last stage of the World Cup biathlon season in Norway.

Mar 19 • 17:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Beef: the new quota with the U.S. advances and more than 7,000 tons have already been certified

Argentina's expanded beef access to the U.S. has resulted in over 7,000 tons being certified shortly after the new quota's implementation.

Mar 18 • 16:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Increase the number of quota refugees to 5,000 per year

The article argues for Sweden to restore its quota for refugees to 5,000 annually while maintaining a strict immigration policy.

Mar 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Soon, fishing for salmon will be allowed again in a large Danish river

Good news for anglers as Skjern Å will have a salmon quota returned this season after having none last year.

Mar 18 • 07:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice revokes the mandates of three councilors from Lago da Pedra suspected of benefiting from fraud in the gender quota

Electoral Justice in Brazil has revoked the mandates of three councilors in Lago da Pedra due to allegations of benefiting from gender quota fraud during the elections.

Mar 17 • 17:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The European Commission plans changes to the emissions trading system

The European Commission intends to modify the criticized emissions trading system (ETS) to mitigate carbon quota price volatility and long-term price increases.

Mar 17 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Israel increases allowable passenger quota on flights to Europe

Israel has relaxed passenger quota restrictions for flights from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport to European destinations, allowing up to 120 passengers per flight.

Mar 17 • 14:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Hunting Quota to Address Human-Lion Conflict

Botswana has introduced a spatial lion hunting quota to reduce human-lion conflicts by allowing the hunting of nine lions nationwide.

Mar 16 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without preparatory course and with mother undergoing health treatment, student passes medical exam at Ufac: 'Efforts paid off'

Gabriel Braga, an 18-year-old student, achieved 2nd place among candidates in the public school quota system for the medical entrance exam at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac), having studied independently while supporting his mother through health treatment.

Mar 14 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice revokes mandate of MDB councilwoman in the interior of Amazonas for electoral fraud

The electoral court in Amazonas has revoked the mandate of councilwoman Lene Barros for committing electoral fraud regarding gender quota requirements.

Mar 14 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE cancels the mandates of councilors for fraud in gender quota in Rosana

The São Paulo Electoral Court has annulled the mandates of three councilors in Rosana for fraud related to gender quota regulations.

Mar 13 • 22:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The prices of Chinese cars in Argentina in March 2026

Chinese car models are increasingly gaining market share in Argentina due to commercial openings and a government quota for electric vehicles.

Mar 13 • 03:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government allocates half of the increase in medical school quota for next year to regional national universities

The Korean government plans to allocate half of the increased quota of 490 medical school places for next year to regional national universities, with significant increases in institutions like Kangwon National University and Chungbuk National University.

Mar 13 • 00:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE Minister Opens Divergence and Votes for Revocation in Case of Racial Quota Diversion

Minister Floriano de Azevedo Marques voted for the revocation of candidacies related to the misallocation of electoral funds meant for Black candidates.

Mar 12 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

It's Time to Ask for Intellectual Quota Instead of Salary

The relationship between the actual value of work and salary has become so abstract over the years that it may be wiser to measure it in units of intellectual contributions that can be bartered at appropriate times.

Mar 12 • 08:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From this year, more than 10% of the quota of 32 medical schools is required to select regional doctors starting from high school seniors

From 2027, 32 medical schools in South Korea, excluding Seoul, are mandated to allocate over 10% of their quotas for regional doctors, prioritizing students from local middle and high schools.

Mar 10 • 08:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Air France to block "a quota of seats at a regulated price" from Asia for repatriations

Air France is implementing a quota of regulated-price seats on its flights from Asia to facilitate the repatriation of French citizens stranded due to the Middle East conflict.

Mar 9 • 09:58 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The controversial lumpfish, whether in quota or not

The discussion surrounding the lumpfish's status continues to spark debate in Iceland, regardless of its quota management.

Mar 7 • 20:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Argentine Meat Week: Preparing an Ambitious Trade Mission to the United States

PromArgentina is organizing an Argentine Meat Week trade mission to the USA from April 27 to May 1, 2024, in response to an expanded quota for beef exports.

Mar 5 • 22:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Priit Sibul: Estonia's quota trading balance is in deep deficit

Priit Sibul critiques Estonia's emissions trading system and highlights its negative impact on the country's energy system.

Mar 5 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Alþingi abolishes the lumpfish quota

Iceland's parliament, Alþingi, has abolished the quota for lumpfish, a significant change for the fishing industry.

Mar 4 • 17:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Grayling Bill Approved

The Grayling Bill has been approved by the majority of the parliamentary committee, reinstating the old fishing regulations while abolishing the quota system introduced in 2024.

Mar 4 • 17:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Apologized in Parliament: "They are defending the rich, the quota kings, and the sea magnates"

Grétar Mar Jónsson, a vice-chairman of the People's Party, apologized in Parliament after making critical comments regarding fellow lawmakers and private entities during a debate on fishing laws.

Mar 4 • 16:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFPA unanimously approves quotas for trans, travesti, and non-binary people

The Federal University of Pará (UFPA) has unanimously approved the creation of a quota policy for trans, travesti, and non-binary individuals in undergraduate courses.

Feb 27 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After criticism, TSE excludes security expenses of candidates from calculation of the female quota

The TSE has approved a resolution that allows public campaign funding for security against political violence towards women but excludes these expenses from the calculation of the mandatory 30% female candidacy funding.

Feb 26 • 18:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Arvi Hamburg: The carbon dioxide quota trading system is driving oil shale electricity out of competition

The EU's emissions trading system (ETS) is a significant factor contributing to high electricity prices, according to Arvi Hamburg.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Delay Tactics with Quota Tariffs Lead to Tax Claims and Restrictions on Amounts Provided

The South Korean government will impose strict penalties on importers who deliberately delay the reporting and export of goods eligible for reduced tariffs, introducing measures to enforce timely distribution.

Feb 25 • 23:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court: Assignment of Newspaper Sales Quota to Correspondent and Collection of Fees Violated Fair Trade Law

A court in Gwangju has ruled that a local newspaper's practice of assigning sales quotas to its correspondent and forcing them to collect fees is an unfair trading practice under the Fair Trade Law.

Feb 25 • 07:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE postpones for the second time the trial of the cancellation of PL deputies in Ceará

The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court has postponed again the trial concerning the cancellation of mandates of four PL deputies in Ceará over alleged electoral fraud.

Feb 25 • 00:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The government increases the wolf culling quota, a measure announced in January

The French government has raised the culling quota for wolves, now allowing for the removal of 21% of the estimated wolf population, in response to agricultural union pressure.

Feb 24 • 08:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Equality: The CDU has a women's quota - but men are once again in power

The CDU is honoring former politician Rita Süssmuth for her significant contributions toward gender equality, highlighting the ongoing challenges of implementing women's representation within the party.

Feb 23 • 15:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sutt: Estonia does not plan to compensate carbon quota costs for power plants

Estonia's Energy and Environment Minister Andres Sutt announced that the country will not compensate fossil fuel power plants for carbon quota expenses, diverging from Italy's approach.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After salary increase approval, Chamber adjusts cabinet fund and parliamentary quota value

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has announced an adjustment in the cabinet funds and parliamentary quotas following the recent approval of salary increases for its staff.

Feb 21 • 02:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Quota to the United States: the benefit for meat that Argentina achieved would be safe from the jolt of the US Court

Argentina's extra quota for meat exports to the US is expected to remain unaffected by a recent Supreme Court decision limiting Donald Trump's tariff powers.

Feb 20 • 23:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Many pilgrims may miss 2026 Hajj after portal closure, NAHCON warns

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) warns that many pilgrims may miss the 2026 Hajj due to the closure of Saudi Arabia's pilgrimage registration portal shortly after Nigeria's increased quota was secured.

Feb 20 • 20:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Italy plans to remove the cost of the CO2 quota from consumer electricity bills

Italy is preparing to reform its electricity market, leading to a significant drop in future electricity prices.

Feb 20 • 09:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Demand for a Quota for Legislators at IGIMS in Patna by Nitish Government

A demand has been raised in the Bihar Assembly for a dedicated treatment quota for legislators at the IGIMS hospital in Patna, which was met with disappointment from the Health Minister.

Feb 20 • 07:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Italy plans to remove carbon quota costs from electricity bills

Italy is set to remove carbon quota costs from electricity bills as part of a comprehensive reform of its energy market.

Feb 20 • 07:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There is a shortage of 256 women. Stock exchange companies are still far from the EU minimum

Poland's stock exchange companies are struggling to meet EU gender quota requirements for women in leadership positions, with a current deficit of 256 women.

Feb 20 • 04:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The wolf hunting quota remains – The nature conservation organization's appeal will not be processed

The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has decided not to process an appeal by a nature conservation organization against the wolf hunting quota set for the hunting season 2025-2026.

Feb 19 • 14:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

BJP government has closed the file for 5% Muslim quota, Congress's attack

The BJP-led Maharashtra government has officially terminated the last administrative framework related to the 5% Muslim reservation implemented in 2014, prompting Congress to accuse the government of being 'anti-Muslim'.

Feb 19 • 12:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ENE-MARGIT TIIT ⟩ We have learned a lot from immigrants, but we have managed to take care of work ourselves

The article discusses the long-standing immigration quota in Estonia and the varying opinions surrounding its adequacy.

Feb 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The environmental organization’s complaint against the wolf quota hunting did not succeed

The Finnish Supreme Administrative Court rejected a complaint by the Tapiola Nature Conservation Association regarding wolf hunting regulations set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Feb 19 • 10:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The general municipal quota system is in complete stagnation

The article discusses the stagnation of the general municipal quota system in Iceland.

Feb 18 • 18:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Objection Podcast: Is it even possible to forbid social media?

The F.A.Z. podcast discusses the legal hurdles of implementing a social media ban for children and adolescents in Germany, as well as a proposed women's quota in the Bundestag.

Feb 18 • 15:34 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Herring quota not increased further - no large northwest migration found

The herring fishing quota will not be increased as no significant migration of herring to the northwest has been identified.

Feb 18 • 11:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Herring quota not increased further - no large eastward migration found

Iceland has decided not to increase the herring quotas further as no significant eastward migration has been observed.

Feb 18 • 11:14 UTC

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