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🇧🇷 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
🇰🇷 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE ignores proposal against fraud in quotas and generates debate about risks to electoral diversity

The TSE has not included any proposals for preventing fraud in affirmative actions for black and indigenous candidates in the preliminary rules for the 2026 elections.

Feb 24 • 16:07 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

After the admission of aggressors to the Paralympic Games, the path is blocked for Latvian athlete Oliņš

Latvian athlete Oliņš is denied a spot in the upcoming Paralympic Games as quotas are given to athletes from Russia and Belarus instead.

Feb 21 • 16:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

If you are 65 years old or older, you are excluded from these public sports facilities in Madrid

People aged 65 and older are being excluded from certain public sports facilities in Madrid due to unauthorized quotas implemented by the management company to avoid discounts for seniors.

Feb 21 • 04:30 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJ denies government's request and keeps law prohibiting racial quotas in SC universities suspended

The Santa Catarina Court of Justice denied the state government's request to suspend the action regarding the law that prohibits racial quotas in higher education institutions funded by the state.

Feb 20 • 20:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Commission will propose a reform of the electricity market, with no plans to abolish emission quotas

The European Commission is set to introduce reform proposals regarding the electricity market in March, amidst debates around high energy prices in Europe influenced by carbon emission quotas.

Feb 20 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public competition in Catalão suspended by court order

The public competition in Catalão for immediate vacancies and a reserve list in the healthcare sector has been suspended by a court ruling due to the absence of quotas for racial minorities in the application.

Feb 20 • 14:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Small-Scale Fishers Warn of Declining Catches, Big Policy Gaps

Small-scale fishers in South Africa are experiencing declining catches and policy gaps as they report changes in fish populations and quotas that do not reflect their realities.

Feb 20 • 13:33 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
🇮🇸 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

New Green Enemies of Robert Fico: Green Deal, Emissions Quotas, and Expensive Electricity

The article critiques the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's recent focus on economic growth over environmental issues, highlighting concerns about a lack of meaningful reforms and support for heavy industries instead of broader public assistance.

Feb 18 • 08:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria loses N1.76tn after missing OPEC quota

Nigeria's oil sector is estimated to have lost N1.76 trillion due to failure in meeting OPEC's production quotas.

Feb 18 • 00:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Quota allocated to para-athletes from aggressor states; downhill skier Oliņš will not participate in the Paralympic Games

Latvian downhill skier Mārtiņš Oliņš has announced he will not compete in the Paralympic Games following the allocation of quotas to para-athletes from Russia and Belarus.

Feb 17 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TST creates quotas for transgender women in service companies

The TST in Brazil has established a policy requiring that 5% of jobs in service companies be allocated to transgender women, prioritizing those who are Black, Brown, sex workers, and formerly incarcerated individuals.

Feb 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The reason for the dramatic fluctuations in CO2 quotas has been revealed

A discussion in the Estonian Parliament highlighted the issues concerning the electricity system's reliance on CO2 quota prices due to the use of oil shale for electricity production.

Feb 16 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Quotas increase access to medicine, but do not guarantee a spot in residency, says study

A study indicates that affirmative action policies in Brazil have improved access to medical education but have not succeeded in ensuring residency placements for graduates from quota programs.

Feb 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Latest updates on American citizenship: USCIS rules and alerts for migrants in February 2026

The article discusses significant changes and updates regarding American citizenship, including new fees, an increase in temporary work visa quotas, and stricter controls on existing citizens, highlighting the complexities for immigrants in the US.

Feb 15 • 17:56 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Chairman's claims about unallocated herring quota

The article discusses claims made by a committee chairman regarding unallocated herring quotas in Iceland.

Feb 13 • 16:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How Fico Misleads About Emission Quotas and Electricity Prices in a Video from an Airplane. We Analyzed Five Key Statements

Robert Fico's remarks in a recent video claim that emission quotas are not the main reason for high electricity prices in Slovakia, a statement that has drawn scrutiny.

Feb 13 • 14:28 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Congolese quotas keep the cobalt market under tension

Congolese export quotas have led to a significant increase in cobalt prices due to insufficient supply to meet demand.

Feb 12 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil discusses quotas by company for beef exports to China to avoid a 'wild rush'

The Brazilian government is considering implementing export quotas for beef exports to China to prevent a surge of exports to its main market following new tariffs.

Feb 12 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaquiri defines new councilors after fraud leads to the removal of more than half of the City Council; see names

The municipalities of Manaquiri, Brazil, have experienced a significant shift in its City Council due to a judicial decision that nullified the mandates of most council members following electoral fraud.

Feb 11 • 20:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to Companies, the Price of Carbon Quotas is Worryingly High

Companies are expressing concern over the high price of carbon quotas in the EU, prompting discussions about potential changes to the emissions trading system.

Feb 11 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministry sees risk of collapse in the beef sector and advocates controlling exports to China

Brazil's government warns of potential price and employment collapse in the beef sector due to China's import safeguards and advocates for export quotas.

Feb 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends the competition of the City Hall of Campos for considering insufficient percentage of racial quotas

The Rio de Janeiro Justice has suspended a public competition in Campos dos Goytacazes due to inadequate racial quota representation in the job positions offered.

Feb 10 • 14:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Medical School Professors Say Education Is Possible, But Concrete Support Measures Need to Be Established

Medical school professors in South Korea acknowledge that while increasing student quotas is feasible for education, specific measures are necessary to enhance training environments and avoid negative side effects.

Feb 10 • 12:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] 'Increase in Medical School Quotas' is Just the Starting Point for Expanding Regional and Essential Medical Services

South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare announced an average annual increase of 668 medical school admissions over the next five years, resolving previous conflicting discussions about medical education expansion.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

US Department of Agriculture: Ukraine grain exports have fallen 30% over six months

Ukrainian grain exports have decreased by 30% over a six-month period due to various factors including EU quotas, Russian strikes, and adverse weather conditions.

Feb 9 • 15:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

So far in January, China has paid 10% more for Argentine meat

China has seen a significant increase in beef import prices from Argentina since the beginning of January, raising concerns about potential shortages in the second half of the year due to import quotas from Brazil and Australia.

Feb 9 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Ukraine is searching for a war plan that goes beyond killing quotas for soldiers

Ukraine is exploring a military strategy that extends beyond simply fulfilling soldier casualty quotas, seeking more effective means of resistance.

Feb 9 • 12:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Great Revolution

The article discusses the ongoing institutional, political, social, economic, and cultural transformations in Brazil driven by the majority Black population, focusing on educational advancements through affirmative action.

Feb 8 • 18:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Between Quotas and Containment: How the New Yemeni Government Was Formed?

Yemen's new government has been formed after prolonged discussions, maintaining some continuity from the previous administration despite calls for a technocratic approach.

Feb 7 • 14:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Agreement with the United States: the door opens for 80,000 tons of American meat and 1,000 tons of cheese to arrive

Argentina has reached a commercial reciprocity agreement with the United States that includes tariff reductions, specific quotas, and regulatory commitments impacting the agricultural sector.

Feb 6 • 20:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"We are in crisis and need protection": complaint from U.S. ranchers about the agreement with Argentina

U.S. ranchers express concern over a new trade deal with Argentina that significantly increases beef import quotas, fearing negative impacts on their industry amid ongoing crises.

Feb 6 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF accuses Unir of evading quotas for 10 years; out of 62 exclusive positions, only 4 were for black people

The Federal Public Ministry has taken legal action against the Federal University of Rondônia for failing to comply with the Quota Law by reserving only a few positions for black candidates over the last decade.

Feb 6 • 15:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Vestanganga may potentially deliver even more herring quotas

The Vestanganga fishing operation has the potential to yield increased herring quotas, according to recent reports.

Feb 6 • 12:36 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Not ruled out that a possible West Icelandic fishery could yield even more herring quota

The article discusses the potential for increased herring quotas from a West Icelandic fishery.

Feb 6 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TRE-AM cancels councilor votes in Manaquiri due to gender quota fraud and orders recount

The Electoral Court of Amazonas annulled votes for councilors from the PSD and PL parties in Manaquiri due to fraudulent practices concerning gender quotas during the 2024 municipal elections.

Feb 5 • 23:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prohibiting quotas makes SC a state that thinks like a lost island in the Brazilian continent

The article discusses how prohibiting affirmative action quotas in Santa Catarina reflects a mindset that isolates the state from the broader context of Brazil's historical and cultural diversity.

Feb 4 • 20:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Steel fabricators 'on their knees' amid surge in Asian imports

Australian steel businesses are shutting down due to a surge in inexpensive imports from Asia, prompting inquiries into potential tariffs and quotas for protection.

Feb 4 • 18:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

Squid catch quota for 2026 to increase by 2.5 times, formal decision expected in late February

The Japanese Fisheries Agency plans to increase the squid catch quota for 2026 to approximately 68,400 tons, a 2.5 times increase compared to 2025, with a formal decision expected in late February.

Feb 4 • 10:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

What if ghettos full of Nepalese, Filipinos, etc., start to emerge in Zagreb, Split, or Rijeka?

The article discusses the challenges Croatia faces in integrating immigrant workers since the removal of quotas for labor importation in 2021, highlighting ineffective policies that fail to prevent the ghettoization of foreign workers.

Feb 3 • 21:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Beneficiaries defend universal and diverse education by questioning law prohibiting racial quotas in SC

Beneficiaries of racial quotas in Santa Catarina argue for the importance of universal and diverse education in light of a new law prohibiting such quotas.

Feb 2 • 20:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IBAMA opens selection process for paid internship in Belém and Santarém

IBAMA has announced a selection process for paid internships in Belém and Santarém, providing opportunities across various fields with specific reservation quotas for black candidates and individuals with disabilities.

Feb 2 • 12:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

China denies Brazil's request for redistribution of remaining beef quotas

China has rejected Brazil's request to redistribute remaining beef quotas to those countries that have exceeded their personal limits, a decision that has also affected other countries with similar requests.

Feb 2 • 12:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The time quotas in home care in Umeå receive strong criticism: "It is not possible to provide quality care"

Home care time quotas in Umeå are criticized for being too strict, preventing quality care due to insufficient time allocations for necessary tasks.

Feb 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Name of saint, attitude of racist

The article discusses the controversial approval by the Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina to end ethnic-racial quotas for black and brown students in state universities, highlighting the subsequent sanctioning of this decision by the governor as a step backward in addressing racial violence and discrimination.

Feb 1 • 19:15 UTC

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