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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

North Rhine-Westphalia: The Minister Who Instills Fear in Her Employees

Ina Scharrenbach, the Minister for Municipal Affairs and Regional Identity in North Rhine-Westphalia, is facing accusations from her staff regarding abusive leadership and a toxic work environment.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Ministry abandons the establishment of bus tickets for students and the elderly

The Estonian Ministry has decided not to implement a proposed bus fare for students and the elderly, previously suggested as part of a public transport reform.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Disgraces of Von der Leyen: 'She acted more like a regional German politician than as President of the European Commission'

Ursula von der Leyen's leadership style is being criticized as overly personal and disconnected from EU collective decision-making, particularly following her recent contradictory statements regarding Europeโ€™s role in global affairs.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canada moves to help Canadians trapped in Kuwait without exit permits

The Canadian government is aiding citizens in Kuwait who are unable to leave due to employers denying exit permits amid regional tensions.

Mar 12 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Minister: After E-Piim's Bankruptcy, Producers Must Be Protected First

Estonian Minister of Regional Affairs, Hendrik Johannes Terras, emphasizes the urgent need to address unpaid milk payments to producers following the bankruptcy of E-Piim.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Iranian Ambassador Meets with the Turkish Foreign Ministry Regarding Missile Launch Towards Turkey

The Iranian ambassador was summoned by Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explain Iran's missile launch towards Turkey.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Raises Travel Advisory to 'Withdrawal Recommended' for Seven Middle Eastern Countries including UAE and Oman

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised the travel advisory to 'Withdrawal Recommended' for seven Middle Eastern countries due to escalating regional tensions.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Mail voting affected by war

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned that mail-in ballots from certain Middle Eastern countries may not arrive in time for the upcoming parliamentary elections due to significant postal delays caused by the regional conflict.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Repatriation of Greeks from the Middle East: The first operations by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been completed

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs completed initial repatriation efforts for Greek citizens and their families from the Middle East amidst escalating regional conflict.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Nationals Stranded in the Middle East โ€“ Here's How the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Helping

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting over 3,000 Finnish citizens stranded in the Middle East, primarily in the UAE, by organizing charter flights back home amid ongoing regional instability.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Kerli Veski, daughter of Anne Veski working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, barely made it to her mother's jubilee party

Kerli Veski, the Deputy Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, briefly discussed her mother's jubilee during a recent television appearance, while also addressing concerns regarding Estonians stranded in the UAE due to regional conflicts.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Trust in the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture has Decreased Compared to Summer

A recent survey indicates a decline in trust for Estonia's Regional and Agricultural Minister, Hendrik Johannes Terras, compared to earlier this summer.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Israel and the US change travel recommendations due to the growing war with Iran in the region

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated travel advice for Cyprus amid increasing regional tensions due to conflicts involving Israel and Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Dangerous situation in the Middle East. What about Poles who want to return to the country?

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns citizens in the Middle East to consider leaving and avoids air travel amid regional conflicts, although no injuries to Poles have been reported.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues 'special travel warning' for seven countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait

South Korea's Foreign Ministry has issued a special travel warning for seven Middle Eastern countries due to escalating regional tensions.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: There is still a high missile threat throughout the Middle East

Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns of an ongoing high missile threat in the Middle East, stating that recent military activities have expanded beyond Iran's borders, with extensive attacks on several regional countries.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Mihkelson: Europe Must Support the USA and Israel

Marko Mihkelson, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu, emphasizes that Europe should support the US and Israel in their military efforts against Iran due to the geopolitical significance of the conflict.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Emergency communication line for Greeks in the Middle East

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated emergency phone lines to provide consular assistance to Greek citizens in the Middle East amid the ongoing regional tensions.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns Poles abroad. Do not go to these countries or leave immediately

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued warnings for citizens abroad, advising against travel to or remaining in Israel, Iran, and Lebanon due to heightened security risks amidst regional tensions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa seek cheaper flights

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are requesting the Ministry of Regional Affairs to lower the ticket prices for flights between the islands and the mainland to the levels of 2024, despite the government's already substantial subsidy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: Minister recognizes outstanding contributors with a dog in arm

Estonia's Minister of Regional Affairs, Hendrik Johannes Terras, awarded state decorations to 33 individuals for their contributions to the food sector and regional development during an event celebrating Estonia's Independence Day.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture Gets a New Chancellor

The Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture in Estonia will appoint Triin Kรตrgmaa as its new chancellor following a government proposal.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Solman: Terras is engaging in disproportionate threats

Regional and Rural Affairs Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras has issued a warning to the city of Tallinn regarding the suspension of state budget allocations until the city council approves the budget strategy for 2026-2029.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Prime Minister's Advisor Proposes Changing the Name of the Ministry of the Interior to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Regions

An advisor to Lithuania's Prime Minister suggests that instead of creating a new Ministry for Regions, the existing Ministry of the Interior should expand its responsibilities and be rebranded to include regional governance.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Minister unveils Nigeriaโ€™s three foreign policy priorities for 2026

Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister outlines three key pillars for the nation's foreign policy in 2026: strategic autonomy, regional stability, and responsible global partnership.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal will visit Lithuania

The Portuguese Foreign Minister will meet with Lithuania's top diplomat to discuss bilateral and multilateral issues, focusing on regional security and support for Ukraine.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Terras: A supplementary bus line will support the Valga-Tartu connection until the end of the school year

The Estonian Minister of Regional Affairs announced support for the Valga-Tartu daily train service with an additional bus line until the school year ends.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Met and Held Talks With Saudi Deputy Minister

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki met with Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Bin Abdulkarim al-Khereiji to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional security.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Hyogo Prefecture General Affairs Director Sent for Prosecution over Suspected Leak of Private Information

The former director of general affairs in Hyogo Prefecture has been sent for prosecution for allegedly leaking private information of a deceased former regional bureau director.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Algeria breaks its bilateral agreement on air services with the United Arab Emirates

Algeria has terminated its bilateral air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates amid increasing tensions and accusations regarding the UAE's involvement in regional affairs.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Mountain Law, Calderoli rejoices: "There is an agreement". But the funded municipalities are now 265 more

An agreement has been reached regarding the Mountain Law in Italy that addresses funding for additional municipalities, overcoming previous regional opposition.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The state is establishing a burial site for dead pigs near neighbors' wells

The Ministry of Regional and Rural Affairs has circulated a draft regulation to create a support measure for households near the burial site in Metskรผla, Viljandi County, to establish wells.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Iranian Foreign Minister: We will strongly defend our country against any external threats

The Iranian Foreign Minister asserted the country's commitment to defending itself against external threats and condemned provocative U.S. statements as interference in Iranian internal affairs, while emphasizing regional responsibility for security against destabilizing actions, particularly from Israel.

Jan 15 โ€ข 07:27 UTC

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