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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Regional Nursing Council of PB bans SAMU in city in the Sertão

The Regional Nursing Council of Paraíba has banned the Emergency Mobile Care (SAMU) service in Santa Terezinha due to serious health and safety violations.

Mar 20 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Holy Week Agenda in Madrid: Date and Time of All Processions and Where to Enjoy Music

The Madrid City Council has announced its official agenda for Holy Week, aiming to declare the celebrations a Regional Tourist Interest Festival due to their historical, cultural, and gastronomical significance.

Mar 20 • 09:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

EU Summit Statement: The European Council Demands De-escalation of the Situation in the Middle East

The European Council calls for all parties in the Middle East conflict to de-escalate tensions and respect international law, condemning Iranian attacks on regional countries.

Mar 19 • 21:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Understand how imprisoned doctor suspected of raping granddaughter may lose professional registration

A 76-year-old doctor in São Paulo, arrested on suspicion of raping his four-year-old granddaughter, may lose his medical registration pending an investigation by the São Paulo Regional Medical Council.

Mar 19 • 08:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Quilty argues art's place in council budget

Artist Ben Quilty successfully advocated for continued funding of the Ngununggula Regional Gallery during the Wingecarribee Shire Council meeting, where funding priorities were debated.

Mar 19 • 06:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cremeb opens investigation into case where 11 people lost their vision after cataract surgery in Salvador

The Regional Medical Council of Bahia has opened an investigation regarding an incident in which eleven patients lost vision in one eye following cataract surgery at a clinic in Salvador.

Mar 19 • 00:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Gulf-British Statement: Exploring an Ancient Legacy or Joint Defense in Wartime?

The Gulf Cooperation Council and British Foreign Secretary issued a joint statement emphasizing the right of Gulf states to defend against Iranian attacks amidst escalating tensions following the US-Israel war on Iran.

Mar 18 • 08:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How did Twitter users and analysts respond to Larijani's message to Muslims?

Social media platforms reacted to Iranian Security Council head Ali Larijani's six-point message addressed to Muslims, highlighting Iran's view on its relationship with the US and its regional policies.

Mar 17 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Removing flags doesn’t stop racism’: regional NSW council abandons plan to stop flying Aboriginal flag

A regional council in New South Wales has abandoned its plan to ban the display of Aboriginal flags after receiving overwhelming community opposition.

Mar 17 • 05:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iran, Supreme Council: "Italy will not take part in the war. Risks of terrorist initiatives"

Italy's Supreme Defense Council has stated that the country will not participate in the ongoing conflict in Iran, emphasizing a commitment to diplomacy and expressing concern over regional instability.

Mar 13 • 12:49 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Supreme Defense Council: Italy committed to negotiations and diplomacy

The Supreme Defense Council of Italy has expressed grave concern over the regional crisis stemming from military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, advocating for diplomatic solutions.

Mar 13 • 12:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The UN Security Council demands Iran to cease attacks on Gulf countries

The UN Security Council has called for Iran to immediately stop its attacks on several Gulf states amid rising regional tensions.

Mar 12 • 05:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Major regional city backs compulsory voting for WA's council elections

Councillors in the City of Busselton and Shire of Collie in Western Australia are advocating for mandatory voting in local government elections.

Mar 12 • 01:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Israeli calls on UN Security Council to recognize Iran’s Guard as a terrorist organization

Gideon Saar urges the UN Security Council to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization due to its threats to regional and international peace.

Mar 11 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nursing condemns comedian Evoney Fernandes' comments: 'attack on honor'

The Regional Nursing Council of Tocantins and the Brazilian Nursing Association condemned comedian Evoney Fernandes for disrespectful remarks about nurses.

Mar 10 • 14:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Halifax council considers asking province to create dangerous dog registry

Halifax regional council is set to vote on a proposal urging the provincial government of Nova Scotia to establish a dangerous dog registry following a tragic incident where a boy was killed in a dog attack.

Mar 9 • 17:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Qatar detains 313 people over videos and 'rumors' regarding attacks

Qatar authorities arrested 313 individuals for disseminating videos and misinformation that could incite public sentiment amid regional tensions.

Mar 9 • 09:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Analyst Cinzia Bianco: "The Gulf Countries as a United Front, They Are Withstanding the Iranian Attack"

Cinzia Bianco, an analyst at the European Council on Foreign Relations, describes the Gulf countries as a united front in the face of Iranian aggression, despite recent divisions.

Mar 8 • 11:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Unlikely team of volunteers beats the odds to reopen community pool

A small regional community in Victoria, Australia, successfully saved its town pool from closure through efforts of volunteers and fundraising.

Mar 7 • 20:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

EU and Gulf region ministers demand Iran to immediately halt attacks

Ministers from the EU and Gulf region countries have condemned Iran's attacks and called for an immediate cessation due to threats posed to regional and global security.

Mar 5 • 14:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The collapsed walkway in Santander, a 'failed' project and center of dispute between MITECO, the Regional Government, and the City Council

A collapsed wooden walkway in Santander resulted in five deaths, raising questions about the project’s history and the involved authorities.

Mar 4 • 10:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Preparing for the Spring Session of the Seimas, the coalition council is meeting in parliament

The Lithuanian parliament is preparing for an intensive spring session with significant agenda items affecting the citizens, including issues related to social security, security, and economic growth.

Mar 4 • 04:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Xavier García Albiol announces that Badalona will be the first PP municipality to ban tourist apartments

Badalona's City Council, led by Xavier García Albiol, will ban tourist apartments starting this summer, a move reflecting broader regional trends against short-term rentals in Catalonia.

Mar 3 • 18:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Laurent Wauquiez, "special advisor" "omnipresent" in the region denounced by environmentalists in a report

Ecologists in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional council have reported Laurent Wauquiez, claiming his special advisor status allows him to informally exercise executive functions.

Mar 3 • 15:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The VGT meeting is called on Tuesday: the impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on security will be discussed

A meeting of the Lithuanian Government's Security Council (VGT) is set to be held on Tuesday, where the impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on global and regional security will be analyzed.

Mar 3 • 06:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

S. Famellos: Mr. Mitsotakis should convene a council of political leaders

Syriza leader Socrates Famellos called on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to convene a political leaders' council, expressing concern over Greece's lack of involvement in international initiatives amid rising tensions regarding military actions in Iran.

Mar 2 • 11:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Council pauses company’s $2.2m unpaid bill as receivers move in

The Isaac Regional Council has temporarily halted the collection of a $2.2 million unpaid bill from mining company Vitrinite, which is currently in administration.

Mar 2 • 01:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What comes after Khamenei: How will the new Supreme Leader be chosen in Iran?

Following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran enters a critical phase in its political landscape with the establishment of a temporary leadership council and heightened regional and international scrutiny.

Mar 1 • 08:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Emirati Analyst: Military Response is a Possibility if Iranian Escalation Continues

Emirati analysts warn of rising tensions in the Gulf following recent Iranian attacks on several Arab countries, suggesting possible military responses if the situation escalates further.

Feb 28 • 18:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Central Finland's sote savings are being implemented – the administrative court quickly granted permission for the termination of services

Central Finland's welfare area is allowed to proceed with its planned service reductions despite appeals against a regional council decision.

Feb 27 • 14:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discussions Begin to Correct Delays in Minimum Wage Enforcement, Including Suppression of Excessive Competition with Neighboring Prefectures

Japan's Central Minimum Wage Council has initiated discussions aimed at correcting delays in the enforcement of minimum wage increases and addressing excessive wage competition with neighboring prefectures.

Feb 27 • 12:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Renewable rollout leaves $600k repair bill for road 'bogholes'

Regional councils in New South Wales are facing significant repair bills for roads damaged by renewable energy projects, with one council reporting a cost of $600,000 for repairs.

Feb 26 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Lack of security and poor conditions': CRM inspects Areolino de Abreu Hospital after patient is killed

The regional medical council conducted an inspection at Areolino de Abreu Hospital following a fatal incident, uncovering significant security and structural deficiencies.

Feb 26 • 18:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Plan to bottle and export water from drought-prone area doesn't 'pass the pub test'

The Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland has rejected a proposal for a water bottling facility, leading to farmers calling for a review of existing water licenses.

Feb 25 • 04:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amid the elections of the Regional Council of Social Work, a debate on the challenges of the profession takes place this Tuesday, 24, in Santarém

A conversation circle addressing the challenges faced by social workers is set to take place in Santarém, Brazil, coinciding with the elections of the Regional Council of Social Work.

Feb 24 • 14:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Swedish ambulance provider to operate in North Jutland

The North Jutland Regional Council has chosen Swedish company Premedic as the new supplier for ambulance services and patient transport in several areas, covering 40% of the region's total ambulance services.

Feb 23 • 20:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Candidate security and social media control are issues to be resolved for the 2027 sectional elections

Candidate security and regulations on social media campaigns are key recommendations made to Ecuador's National Electoral Council for the upcoming regional elections in February 2027.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

What was discussed about Gaza in Washington?

The first meeting of the peace council held in Washington focused extensively on the current situation in the Gaza Strip and regional stability.

Feb 20 • 07:27 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 05:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Left in mourning and still orphaned by always incorrect forecasts

The leader of the PD group in the regional council, Pierfrancesco Majorino, plans to protest if Donald Trump attends the Olympic hockey final in Milan, while social centers promise even more aggressive demonstrations.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Terras Threatens to Halt Income Tax Transfers to Tallinn

Regional and Agricultural Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras threatens to stop income tax transfers to Tallinn unless the city council approves a budgetary strategy for 2026-2029.

Feb 18 • 10:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The most indebted welfare area has chosen a new leader – Piia Vuorela will tackle the healthcare crises in Central Finland

The Central Finland regional council has appointed Piia Vuorela, a medical doctor and Master of Business Administration, as the new leader of the welfare area.

Feb 17 • 14:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

More than 130,000 people have claimed the waste tax from the Madrid City Council

Over 130,000 residents have protested against the waste tax imposed by Madrid's City Council, leading to legal challenges in the regional court.

Feb 17 • 06:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

USU: The Financial Resources of Regional Councils Tightened

Funding for regional council groups in Finland has significantly decreased, with a total allocation of approximately 4.6 million euros for all councils.

Feb 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Emiliano 'unemployed' and now he even risks returning to being a magistrate

Michele Emiliano, former prosecutor and regional president, faces uncertainty over his political future as the judiciary council delays decisions amidst a referendum on justice.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

African Peace Council rejects Israel's recognition of 'Somaliland' and calls for an end to the war in Sudan

The African Union's Peace and Security Council has condemned Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland and called for an end to the conflict in Sudan.

Feb 12 • 14:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Qatar's Amir discusses ways to reduce escalation and enhance security in the region with Larijani

The Emir of Qatar met with Iranian National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani to discuss regional security and cooperation.

Feb 11 • 11:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Call for Event Proposals for LAMPA Festival Regional Stage

The British Council in Latvia and the UK Foreign Office invite proposals for events at the LAMPA Festival's Regional Stage, aimed at addressing important issues for Latvia's regions.

Feb 11 • 08:57 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Day of Remembrance in the regional council: after the no to Bocchino, Fi and FdI leave the room

The regional council of Tuscany faced turmoil during a solemn session for the Day of Remembrance, culminating in the exit of political factions following a decision to exclude external guests from the event.

Feb 11 • 06:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Day of Remembrance, for the left 'enhancing Italian identity' is inappropriate

A controversy in Turin arises over the regional council's sponsorship of a torchlight procession organized by the 10 February Committee, criticized for its associations with far-right ideals.

Feb 10 • 07:54 UTC

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