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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Did you spend money on this game? Now it can no longer be played

The online multiplayer game Anthem has officially been rendered unplayable following the shutdown of its servers.

Feb 21 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New tariff on servers generates criticism from the sector and pressures the incentive plan for data centers

New import tariffs of up to 25% on servers and data processing systems are facing backlash from the tech industry in Brazil, as they undermine government efforts to promote data centers.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Fortnite servers down - Here's how long maintenance will last for update 39.50

Epic Games is conducting server maintenance for Fortnite due to the rollout of update 39.50, which will introduce new content and features.

Feb 19 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary #1864: Rio meets carnival champion this Wednesday; Virginia reacts to racism case against boyfriend Vini Jr; Lula sanctions with vetoes salary increase for Chamber, Senate, and TCU servers

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.

Feb 18 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula sanctions adjustment for servers of the Chamber, Senate and TCU, and vetoes amounts above the constitutional ceiling

President Lula has partially sanctioned a pay raise for employees of the Brazilian Congress and the Court of Accounts while vetoing prospective increases that exceed constitutional pay limits.

Feb 18 • 05:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The network that sustains the network: the hidden anatomy of the Internet

The article explores the complex and strategic architecture behind the Internet, debunking the myth that it relies solely on a few servers and emphasizing the implications for power and interaction in cyberspace.

Feb 16 • 03:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF forms majority to prohibit performance bonuses for retired INSS servers

The Brazilian Supreme Court decided that retired servers of the Social Security Career are not entitled to performance bonuses due to their status as retirees.

Feb 13 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of Palmas and Government of TO declare optional point on Carnival, and servers will have four days off

Employees of the City Hall of Palmas and the Tocantins state government will have four days off for Carnival, including a municipal holiday next Monday and Tuesday.

Feb 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPAM investigates servers in Parintins for illegal accumulation of positions and function deviation

The Public Ministry of Amazonas is investigating public servants in Parintins for illegal accumulation of public positions and deviation from their assigned functions.

Feb 11 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Audio recordings with threats to INSS servers and judges put a man in the sights of the Federal Police in MG

A 63-year-old man is under investigation by the Federal Police in Minas Gerais for allegedly sending threatening audio messages to federal judges and INSS servers.

Feb 10 • 10:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil society organizations ask Lula to veto 'fringe benefits' for Chamber and Senate servers approved by Congress

Ten civil society organizations are urging President Lula to veto the fringe benefits approved for Congress staff, which include compensatory leave for certain officials.

Feb 7 • 00:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Master Bank: CPI in Brodowski, SP, investigates investments of municipal servers' pension

The Brodowski city chamber has established an investigative committee to examine the pension funds invested by the local public servers' retirement institute in Master Bank, which was liquidated by the Central Bank amid fraud allegations.

Feb 6 • 22:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Don't ruin my party': DF sends servers to the streets during carnival to prevent sexual harassment

Around 90 staff members from the Women's Secretariat of the Federal District will be on the streets during Brasília's carnival to guide revelers, vendors, and workers on how to act against harassment and violence towards women, under the slogan 'Don't ruin my party' as part of the 4th edition of the Carnival Without Harassment initiative.

Feb 6 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Secretary of Bolsonaro's Mayor Calls for Servers to Create Digital Militia

The Secretary of Social Development in São José do Rio Preto, Sandra Reis, urged city employees via a WhatsApp audio message to form a militia aimed at promoting positive news about Mayor Coronel Fábio Candido's administration amidst criticism over rising property taxes.

Feb 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After adjusting servers, the accumulation of salary and retirement for deputies comes under the radar of the Chamber

Following a vote on salary adjustments for Congressional staff, Brazilian deputies are considering a bill that would allow retired legislators to accumulate salary and retirement benefits.

Feb 6 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The ceiling-busting package for Chamber and Senate servers

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.

Feb 6 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motta expects Lula to sanction salary increase for Chamber servers and then will raise the cabinet budget for deputies

Chamber President Hugo Motta expressed his expectation that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will approve a salary increase for Chamber employees, after which he plans to enhance the budget allocation for deputies' cabinets.

Feb 5 • 16:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Tool favored by cybercriminals revealed – The largest of its kind in the world?

Google has taken action against an extensive suspicious proxy server network reportedly used by over 500 entities, believed to be the largest of its kind globally, comprising more than six million IP addresses.

Feb 5 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Creation of benefits beyond the ceiling for Congress servers poses a risk of escalation of perks

The approval of salary adjustments for the Legislative and the creation of new perks indicates a rush among servers for privileges that may spread to other careers, contradicting fiscal adjustments and administrative reforms.

Feb 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The article discusses various news topics, including a salary adjustment for government servers approved by Congress, the ongoing investigation into a minister accused of sexual harassment, and the judgment regarding the Amnesty Law for disappearances during the dictatorship.

Feb 4 • 22:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Guaraciaba do Norte announces 30% salary reduction for servers

The mayor of Guaraciaba do Norte, Cefas Melo, has announced a 30% salary cut for himself, the vice mayor, secretaries, and temporary and commissioned employees to reduce municipal expenses amid decreased funding.

Feb 4 • 21:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber prepares to increase cabinet budget after salary adjustment for servers

Leaders in the Chamber of Deputies stated that the recent salary adjustments for staff necessitate an increase in the cabinet budget, which currently allows each deputy to distribute R$ 133,1 thousand monthly for their staff.

Feb 4 • 17:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary from JN: Congress approves salary increase for Chamber and Senate servers; military prosecutor requests expulsion of Bolsonaro and other convicted officials

The Congress approved a salary increase for Chamber and Senate servers, enabling payments exceeding the R$ 46,000 ceiling, while the Military Public Prosecutor requested the expulsion of Jair Bolsonaro and four convicted military officials from the Armed Forces.

Feb 4 • 00:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Elden Ring servers down - Here's when FromSoftware game will be back online

Elden Ring's servers will be taken offline for approximately two hours for maintenance, affecting online multiplayer gameplay.

Feb 4 • 00:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Congress approves salary increase for Chamber and Senate servers; change opens up payments above the ceiling of civil servant salaries

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%.

Feb 3 • 23:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF Court of Auditors authorizes on-site inspection at Iprev and BRB regarding pensions

The DF Court of Auditors has approved an on-site inspection at the DF Servers' Pension Institute (Iprev-DF) and the Bank of Brasília (BRB) to examine the pension payment situation.

Feb 3 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deputies approve salary increase for Senate and Chamber servers

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.

Feb 3 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber and government unite to vote on salary adjustment for servers and create institute in Hugo Motta's stronghold

The Chamber of Deputies and the federal government have reached an agreement to approve salary adjustments for public servants and create a Federal Institute in Patos, the electoral stronghold of Chamber President Hugo Motta.

Feb 3 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Congress and TCU servers press for salary increase and creation of addition

The Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on proposals for salary adjustments for Congress servers that include a compensatory leave allowing salaries to exceed constitutional limits.

Feb 3 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teresina servers may have a 5.35% increase, says mayor at the start of the legislative year in the Chamber

Mayor Silvio Mendes announced a potential 5.35% salary increase and additional salary support for low-income workers in Teresina during his annual message at the legislative opening.

Feb 3 • 15:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The clues that could change the case about dealings with the blue dollar: a forgotten phone, Central Bank servers, and a repentant person

The investigation into dealings with official currencies is set to accumulate sensitive evidence amid a budding dispute over who should handle the case.

Feb 2 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Belém servers complete 15 days of strike and denounce 'dismantling' of municipal public service

Public servants in Belém have completed a 15-day strike protesting against a municipal law that they claim undermines their rights.

Feb 2 • 17:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Data Center in Hesse: Authorities dismantle global phishing network

Authorities in Germany, the US, and the UK have dismantled the global cybercrime service RedVDS, which had caused damages amounting to hundreds of millions of euros by offering anonymous servers to criminals, affecting hundreds of victims in Germany.

Jan 15 • 10:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Massive Fortnite outage with spike in complaints from gamers

Gamers are experiencing a significant outage on Fortnite, with a surge in server-related complaints reported across the country.

Jan 2 • 09:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rainbow Six Siege is back online following potential Ubisoft hack - here's what happened

Ubisoft has restored online services for Rainbow Six Siege after a cyberattack forced the game offline for nearly two days during the Christmas period.

Dec 30 • 14:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Airbus via American servers: the goal is the 'sovereign' cloud

Airbus aims to store its sensitive data on a cloud server that is inaccessible to U.S. authorities.

Dec 27 • 00:00 UTC

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