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President López Obrador is set to propose a reform to ensure minimum wage increases align with inflation and that retirees receive their last full salary as a pension to avoid a crisis.

The Spanish Ministry of Labor has announced a decree preventing companies from eliminating certain salary bonuses in response to minimum wage increases.

Lidl Lithuania plans to increase salaries for a majority of its employees by an average of 9% this year, with a budget allocation of around 8 million euros for wage increases by 2026.

A teachers' union in Poland is calling for a 15% increase in minimum salary rates for educators and the removal of discriminatory clauses regarding additional pay for difficult working conditions.

The Italian government is implementing a flat tax to ease the financial burden of salary increases, aiming to boost purchasing power and encourage contract negotiations.

Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.

Lithuania's average salary increased by 8.2% over the past year, influenced by a rise in minimum wage and varying growth rates across different economic sectors.

A court in Bahia has approved salary increases for municipal leaders in Feira de Santana, amid ongoing legal challenges regarding the appropriateness of these adjustments.

The legal sector in Spain is experiencing a salary boom, with significant increases in earnings reported across all professional categories in 2025.

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.

Senator Maurizio Gasparri is demanding clarity from the Superior Council of the Judiciary regarding a rumored request for salary increases by some magistrates.

Protests by individuals claiming to be gendarmes in Rosario have raised alarms due to their demands for salary increases while concealing their identities.

The city of Reykjavík is set to take 20% of salary increases from families with children due to increased fees for childcare and utilities.

Widespread protests erupted across Lebanon in response to increased taxes and fuel prices, as the government seeks to secure revenue for public sector salary increases.

The Polish Ministry of Health plans to revise the minimum salary for psychologists to a base of 9,000 PLN starting July, but also proposes a freeze on salary increases for this year.

The article provides a summary of key news items, including the announcement of the Rio Carnival champion, Virginia's reaction to a racism incident involving her boyfriend, and Lula's decision regarding salary increases for government officials.

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has filed a lawsuit to suspend a law that grants councilors in Diamantino indemnity payments exceeding 60% of their salary.

Former police officers in Mar del Plata staged a protest demanding salary increases and better working conditions, resulting in violence against a police chief.

Local officials in Kópavogur, Iceland, may need to reimburse overpaid salaries following the failure to implement agreed salary cuts intended to finance teacher pay increases.

The Polish Minister of Health addressed concerns regarding the reorganization of hospitals and proposed salary increases for medical professionals amid a significant budget shortfall in the healthcare sector.

A report outlines how rising costs in Greece have overshadowed salary increases, with many workers facing real income loss due to inflation.

The National Social Agreement in Greece allows for easier collective labor agreements, potentially leading to increased wages and benefits for employees.

King Felipe VI's salary increases to 290,000 euros, while the budget for the Royal Household remains unchanged at 8.4 million euros.

Police protests in Rosario over salary increases and better working conditions led to a tense midday incident, but concessions from the government have allowed patrols to resume.

A police protest continues in Santa Fe, Argentina, primarily demanding salary increases and improved working conditions following the recent suicide of an officer that galvanized the unrest.

A new agreement provides significant salary increases for public sector employees in Denmark, marking a historic shift where public salaries surpass those in the private sector.

Tensions in Santa Fe rise as police protests for salary increases and improved working conditions enter their third day amid ongoing negotiations with provincial government officials.

Tensions escalated in Santa Fe, Argentina, as police officers staged a protest for salary increases, leading a provincial official to allege the presence of infiltrated police among the demonstrators.

Private security employees in Argentina are set to receive monthly salary increases until June 2026 as part of a new collective agreement.

Despite significant changes in the job sector over the last two decades, the starting salaries for fresh graduates in major Indian IT companies have stagnated at the same levels as twenty years ago.

New measures for pensions in Italy include a reduction in the Irpef tax rate and increased social benefits for vulnerable pensioners, effective starting March 2026.

Labor Minister Niki Kerameos emphasizes that a new collective labor agreement bill, collaboratively drafted with national social partners, aims to enhance wages and benefits in Greece.

The sale of properties by Brazil's Postal Service has highlighted public money waste, as civil society demands the elimination of unnecessary financial perks for parliamentarians and a veto on their salary increases.

The current salary update for bank employees reflects a 2.8% increase from December 2025, impacting payments for January and February 2026, with no new increases confirmed as negotiations are awaited.

Companies are awaiting a decision on whether to implement sectoral salary adjustments for 2026, as current salaries for junior salespeople and call center advisors have seen minimal increases that do not keep pace with inflation.

Urgent legislation was approved granting salary increases, extra days off, and performance bonuses to employees of the Chamber and Senate, potentially doubling their salaries and exceeding constitutional limits.

Off-duty police officers and their families held protests in various cities in Santa Fe, triggered by the suicide of a police officer, as they demanded salary increases and the government is considering additional bonuses.

The President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, announced plans to raise the cabinet budget for deputies two days after Congress approved salary increases for staff in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The article discusses recent salary increases for Polish MPs and the upcoming debates on their remuneration system, including comparisons with foreign counterparts and historical decisions.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will not issue a full veto on the congressionally approved civil servant salary increases but will target only those elements that violate the law.

Greek Minister Kerameos presented the National Social Agreement in Parliament, highlighting its potential to lead to salary and benefits increases through collective labor agreements.

The National Congress of Brazil has approved salary increases for legislative staff, allowing payments to exceed the established ceiling of R$ 46,000, with some new bonuses potentially reaching up to 100%.

The article covers various news segments including the approval of salary increases for public servants, the arrest of a former official for fraud, investigations into a government bank, child abuse cases involving a dog, weather conditions in Cuba, an incident involving a U.S. drone and an Iranian one, and a significant rise in gold prices.

The article discusses key events and investigations taking place in Brazil, including a congress approval for salary increases for public servants, the arrest of a former pension fund president, and investigations into fraudulent management at BRB and animal cruelty cases.

The report covers several significant events including the approval of salary increases for public servants, the arrest of a former president related to fraud investigations, a police inquiry into management fraud at BRB, and incidents of animal cruelty involving teenagers, alongside international updates from Cuba and the USA.

The article covers various important news topics including the approval of salary increases for public servants, the arrest of the former president of Rioprevidência for fraud investigations, and other significant political and economic developments in Brazil.

On February 3, 2025, various significant developments occurred, including a congressional approval for salary increases for public servants and multiple investigations into fraud involving former officials.

Deputies approved bills ensuring salary increases for servers of the Chamber and the Senate, with the Senate's increase awaiting presidential approval, while the Chamber's increase still needs Senate passage.

New contribution rates for domestic workers will be implemented starting February 2026 due to accumulated inflation and salary adjustments.

Public sector employees in Lebanon have begun a week-long strike demanding a salary increase of up to 50%, due to the lack of budget allocations for wage increases this year.