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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Nurses' union claims government policy has led to patient deaths

The Tasmanian Nurses' union alleges that a government policy has resulted in patient deaths in Launceston General Hospital's emergency department due to delayed transfers from paramedics.

Mar 23 • 06:01 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Criticism against abolishing introductory training for driving practice

Critics are voicing concerns over the Swedish government's plan to eliminate the mandatory introductory course for private driving instructors, arguing it undermines driver preparation.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

BTS concert with an estimated 100,000 ends without incident, but criticism arises over excessive mobilization and control

The BTS comeback concert in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, concluded safely, but strong criticism emerged regarding the extensive mobilization and control measures taken for the event.

Mar 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The defibrillator case: It was enough to read the newspapers, Mr. Minister

The article discusses the case involving defibrillators in the Czech Republic and criticizes the Minister for neglecting to follow news sources.

Mar 22 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Aragchi against London: 'They put the lives of Britons in danger'

Iranian official Aragchi criticized British policy, stating that London's actions could seriously endanger the lives of British citizens.

Mar 20 • 21:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Nuclear Energy and Safety Act Draft Moves Forward to the Riigikogu

The Estonian government has approved a draft law for a comprehensive legal framework for nuclear energy and safety, which is now moving to the Riigikogu for discussion.

Mar 19 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nuclear propulsion under three conditions

A study from the Deon Policy Institute advocates for incorporating nuclear energy into Greece's energy strategy, emphasizing the importance of regulatory frameworks and social acceptance for its implementation.

Mar 19 • 06:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Attempted murder in the Fields and dissatisfaction with interest rate hike

A serious assault investigated by the police is reported as an attempted murder, alongside public dissatisfaction regarding a recent interest rate hike.

Mar 18 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kätlin Pallo: The Emergency Department Must Focus on Those Who Need Urgent Care

Kätlin Pallo argues that emergency departments should prioritize patients needing urgent care and should also consider cases where urgent treatment is deemed unnecessary.

Mar 17 • 07:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Vassilis Kikilias: "First the safety of our sailors" – The risks in the Middle East and the plan for Crete

Greek Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis Kikilias raised concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and its implications for Greek sailors and the economy.

Mar 14 • 17:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta increases fines for distracted driving, other offences by up to 50 percent

The Alberta government is raising fines for various traffic offences, including distracted driving, by as much as 50 percent starting March 13, 2024, aiming to enhance road safety.

Mar 13 • 17:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Ridiculous statement from Donald Trump

Donald Trump commented on Iran's potential participation in the summer World Cup, suggesting their safety might be at risk due to the ongoing conflict.

Mar 12 • 20:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Don’t Let the Pause on Teenage Deportations Be Empty Words

The sisters Diya and Kani Hassan urge the Swedish government not to ignore the plight of Kurdish youths facing deportation, arguing it contradicts the values of integration and safety.

Mar 12 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Judge halts removal of Eritrean asylum seeker from UK to France under ‘one in, one out’

A High Court judge has suspended the removal of an Eritrean trafficking victim from the UK to France, voicing concerns about his safety under the UK's asylum policy.

Mar 12 • 11:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Abstain from Nuclear Power for Safety Reasons

A letter argues against nuclear power in favor of harnessing solar energy, emphasizing safety concerns amidst ongoing debates about uranium mining and nuclear plant expansion in Sweden.

Mar 11 • 20:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The ‘Pro-Nuclear Government’ Behind Public Opinion

The article discusses the South Korean government's continued push for nuclear energy, despite public safety concerns stemming from historical nuclear disasters like Fukushima.

Mar 11 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Uber launches women-only option across the US

Uber has introduced a women-only ride option across the US to enhance safety for female riders, despite facing legal challenges regarding the policy.

Mar 9 • 22:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Vantaa bans students from wearing burqas

The city of Vantaa has implemented a policy forbidding students from wearing burqas and similar face-covering garments in schools, citing safety and identification reasons.

Mar 9 • 12:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe Considers Social Media Ban for Under-18s in Child Protection Plan

The Zimbabwean government is proposing a ban on social media use for those under 18 years old as part of a new Child Online Protection Policy.

Mar 9 • 11:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What Jaishankar said in Parliament about the war in the Middle East and Iran: 10 key points

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, emphasizing India's commitment to energy security and the safety of Indians in the region.

Mar 9 • 07:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: 'She was the most experienced, but he did not fall through in any way'

A political debate on economics, education, immigration policy, and water safety took place between Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and opposition candidate Troels Lund Poulsen, highlighting significant policy discussions.

Mar 8 • 22:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The more people are ill, the worse the insurance - company rules encourage employees to come to work sick

A new insurance policy at Consolis Latvia indirectly pressures employees to attend work when ill, by linking insurance benefits to their health status.

Mar 7 • 12:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Tearful track switchers after the government's decision: "I hardly dare believe it's true"

A mother and daughter from Iraqi Kurdistan face deportation from Sweden despite threats to their safety, as changes in asylum policy have impacted their legal status.

Mar 6 • 12:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Indonesia will ban social networks for children under 16

Indonesia plans to deactivate social media accounts for children under the age of 16 starting March 28, according to the Minister of Communication, Meutya Hafid.

Mar 6 • 09:08 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

TV 2: The government prohibits the sale of laughing gas to minors

The Norwegian government has announced a ban on the sale of laughing gas to minors to ensure the safety of children and adolescents.

Mar 5 • 20:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mamdani's U-turn: the campaign promise about parking in New York that he won't be able to fulfill

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is unable to fulfill his campaign promise to eliminate parked cars at pedestrian crossings due to practical and budgetary constraints.

Mar 5 • 16:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Massive, daily alcohol tests in the center of Athens cause traffic jams (video)

Authorities in Athens are implementing a strict zero-tolerance policy for driving under the influence of alcohol, conducting extensive checks daily in central areas.

Mar 5 • 06:26 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ontario education minister aiming for uniformity and safety in schools but parents group insists crisis is in chronic underfunding

Ontario's education minister is advocating for changes such as the return of paper report cards, while a parents' group argues that chronic underfunding is the root cause of issues in schools.

Mar 4 • 23:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Scientific Distancing' for Coexistence with Asian Black Bears [Because]

Efforts to restore the Asian black bear population in South Korea have shown significant progress, but concerns remain regarding human-bear coexistence after incidents in neighboring Japan.

Mar 4 • 08:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: National consultation meeting against violence

A national consultation meeting focused on reducing and preventing violence in Iceland is being streamed live by Visir.

Mar 4 • 08:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The safety of 10 million Indians in the Gulf is our priority', says India on Middle East crisis

India emphasizes the safety of its one crore citizens residing in the Gulf amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 16:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Reply: The agency's conclusion was to reform the education - not to abolish it

Researchers argue that traffic safety policy cannot be solely based on individual experiences in a classroom setting.

Mar 3 • 12:10 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

Melania Trump focuses on child safety as she chairs UN Security Council meeting amid Iran conflict

Melania Trump champions child safety during a UN Security Council meeting, emphasizing peace amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 00:53 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Tajani: “The USA and Israel have decided to attack autonomously. The safety of Italians is a priority”

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that the US and Israel have independently decided to launch attacks against Iran without prior warnings to other nations.

Mar 2 • 14:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Støre describes the situation in the Middle East as "very serious"

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre calls the situation in the Middle East "very serious" and stresses the challenges for over 2000 Norwegian citizens currently in the region due to closed airspace.

Mar 2 • 06:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hundreds of UK teenagers to pilot social media bans and restrictions

Hundreds of teenagers in the UK will participate in trials testing bans and restrictions on social media usage as part of a government initiative to address smartphone-related issues among youth.

Mar 1 • 22:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Update Regarding Khamenei

Recent claims made by Trump regarding the assassination of Khamenei have been countered by Iranian statements asserting his safety.

Mar 1 • 10:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Byron Donalds and his proposal to permanently eliminate driver's licenses for a group of migrants in Florida

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds has revived his controversial bill aiming to eliminate driver's licenses for certain migrants as part of a broader initiative to enhance regulations for commercial drivers.

Mar 1 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Seat belt rule changes mean 'tougher penalties' for UK drivers

New research reveals that 5.9 million UK drivers regularly drive without seat belts, prompting the government to consider tougher penalties for non-compliance.

Feb 28 • 01:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Trump's furious response to Anthropic is as much about power as it is about AI safety

The Trump administration has announced a blacklist of Anthropic due to its refusal to allow military access to its AI technology, marking a significant policy move regarding AI safety.

Feb 28 • 00:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Let the introductory course for learner drivers remain

A traffic educator argues against the proposal to eliminate the introductory course for learner drivers, citing its positive impact on education and road safety.

Feb 27 • 14:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Innovative SMR Applies for 'Standard Design Approval' from Nuclear Safety Commission... 'Entering the Full Regulatory Process'

An innovative small modular reactor (i-SMR) being developed in South Korea has submitted an application for standard design approval, marking a significant step in its regulatory process.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening Standards for Emergency Room Specialists ... 1 Specialist for Every 5,000 Patients in Regional Centers

To enhance the capacity for severe and emergency patient care, new standards for staffing and facilities in regional and local emergency medical centers are being implemented.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: Of course, the driving license process should be simplified

Lisa Magnusson argues that the expensive and time-consuming training for private driving instructors should be abolished to streamline the driving license process.

Feb 26 • 21:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government proposes significant changes to prison sentences

The Finnish government has proposed the introduction of preventive detention for dangerous offenders and reforms to the release process for life sentence prisoners.

Feb 26 • 19:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un's Diverging Strategies Toward the South and the US, and Nuclear Policy... The Key Phrase is 'Safety and Development of the North Korean Regime'

Kim Jong-un emphasizes the necessity of nuclear armament and erecting barriers between North and South Korea while hinting at the future need to reconcile with the US for North Korea's development.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ban on sitting at work. The ministry responded to the issue

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy addressed concerns regarding mandatory standing work conditions following a parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 25 • 08:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Contain the harmful effects of motorcycle expansion

A report by São Paulo's traffic department highlights a worrying increase in pedestrian deaths caused by motorcycles in the state and the capital, signaling a need for greater public policy attention.

Feb 25 • 01:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Popko, Budimex: Local content as a safety policy

The article discusses the importance of including domestic entities in the Polish state’s purchasing and investment policies to strengthen economic resilience and stability.

Feb 24 • 10:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Association of fans proposes test match and gradual end of single fandom in SP

The National Association of Organized Fans (Anatorg) is preparing a formal proposal to gradually end the single fandom policy for matches involving certain Brazilian football clubs.

Feb 23 • 22:08 UTC

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