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The party 'Latvia First' has proposed amendments to the Education Law, advocating for early retirement pensions for teachers aged 60 and older with at least 35 years of service.

A Lithuanian parliament member has proposed amendments to the Education Law to allow students to take academic leave for mandatory military service without losing their student status.

A court has imposed a suspended sentence and community service for an individual involved in the fighting in the Donbas region.

The South Korean National Assembly has passed the Prosecutor's Office Law, establishing a new independent agency to handle prosecutions and replacing the soon-to-be-abolished prosecution service.

Private courier companies, following the Yellow Envelope Law, have announced their willingness to negotiate with subcontracted labor unions, while the state-run postal service remains unresponsive.

The Czech government coalition plans significant changes to the civil service law, facing criticism from NGOs and the opposition.

The Federal Police and the Federal Revenue Service launched Operation Iscariotes to investigate a criminal organization involved in smuggling, money laundering, and corruption in Minas Gerais and beyond.

The Ukrainian Security Service has revealed a Russian disinformation operation targeting the Hungarian community in Zakarpattia by making threatening calls while impersonating law enforcement.

The chairman of Israel's Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, ruled that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir improperly used police and prison services for campaign purposes, ordering him to remove promotional videos and pay legal fees.

The Norwegian government has decided to maintain mail deliveries every other day instead of shifting to a once-a-week schedule, following feedback from over 200 responses on the proposed postal law changes.

The Klaipeda County Police announces the addition of a new canine officer, a three-month-old German Shepherd named Orca, who will undergo extensive training for law enforcement tasks.

A former environmental director in Odawara City was given a suspended sentence for bribery involving sewer construction projects.

The German Federal Labour Court has affirmed that traditional criteria for establishing works councils apply even in largely digital workplaces, specifically concerning delivery service drivers.

A priest and seaman service representatives delivered food to the Russian crew of a detained cargo ship off the southern coast of Sweden, where a unique situation has arisen due to the ship's false flagging and legal issues.

The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) is assessing whether to investigate potential violations of security laws related to the seizure of classified documents from a couple's basement during a raid by Økokrim.

Russia’s prison service is experiencing a staffing crisis, with over 30% of positions unfilled, exacerbating personnel issues in law enforcement as the war in Ukraine continues.

Vesecká advocates for reducing the number of state employees amid proposed changes to the service law in Czechia.

A prison officer in Lithuania was stopped by police while driving under the influence during off-duty hours.

A Lithuanian prison service officer was stopped by police for driving under the influence in the Alytus region.

Nigerians in Mozambique are protesting against the illegal detention of 42 Nigerian nationals by the country's National Criminal Investigation Service during a crackdown on stolen vehicle parts.

A new law in Teresina mandates that water and sewage service providers must offer debt repayment options before cutting off services.

The ongoing oversight of the Estonian Internal Security Service (Kapo) continues to be contentious, even after a court ruling on police leaders' trial in January.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have announced that the draft exemption law will not be advanced at this time.

A commission in Latvia has endorsed legal amendments that equate attacks on emergency medical service workers with attacks on state officials, aimed at increasing their protection.

Two 15-year-olds in Vantaa, Finland, are suspected of attempting a contract killing in connection with the emerging phenomenon of 'crime as a service'.

Dimple Chauhan from Rajasthan achieved an impressive all-India rank of 131 in the UPSC exam, marking a significant milestone in her journey to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

An amendment to Estonia's public service law proposes significant bonuses for teams that successfully implement initiatives that greatly benefit the state, aiming to encourage innovation among public servants.

The European Commission is scrutinizing modifications to Czechia's service law, which could jeopardize the country’s funding from the EU.

The discussion surrounding military service among young people in Germany has intensified since the introduction of a new law regarding voluntary service and a potential return to compulsory military service.

Thousands of high school students have protested in Berlin against a new law that reinstates compulsory military service for 18-year-old German men.

Thousands of predominantly young individuals protested across Germany against a new military service law that allows for mandatory conscription under certain conditions.

Thousands of students protested in various German cities against the new military service law, demonstrating under the slogan 'School Strike Against Conscription.'

The Estonian government has approved an amendment to the Public Service Act, allowing bonuses of up to 50,000 euros for officials whose work yields significant benefits for society or substantial cost savings.

Due to recent incidents of lost seized virtual assets by law enforcement agencies, the Board of Audit and Inspection in South Korea is monitoring asset management practices of these institutions.

The Chinese consulate in Russia has alerted its citizens about a new law requiring military service for citizenship or residency, effective November 2025.

A protest in Riga against a proposed law banning the use of the Russian language in customer service drew a small crowd of around 25-27 people.

A new draft law in Estonia aims to clarify social tax accounting for services between individuals but raises questions about service users potentially becoming employers.

The article examines the life of Alfredo Ríos Galeana, a multifaceted individual who transitioned from military service to a notorious criminal career, escaping prison multiple times.

Harrods is being sued over a £1 cover charge that is not shared with its restaurant staff, ahead of new legislation mandating tips and service charges be given to workers.

The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced vacancies for 300 posts of Prosecution Officer, inviting applications from candidates with legal qualifications.

Slovakia's new law requires almost all sellers, including small vendors and service providers, to report their revenues electronically under the eKasa system, effective January.

Footage shows a municipal guard kicking a man during an intervention inside a social service shelter in Campinas, Brazil, leading to an investigation by the authority.

The Chinese consulate in Russia has issued a notice informing its male nationals about a new Russian law that mandates military service for foreign men applying for long-term residency.

Latvia's National Police reported an increase in personnel in 2022 but still faces shortages; issues with workload, working conditions, and pay have led to resignations, while efforts are ongoing to retain and attract officers back to the service.

The Internal Revenue Service (SRI) of Ecuador has issued a clarification regarding the VAT refund for senior citizens in response to a letter published earlier.

The Polish government has approved a draft law aimed at streamlining the recruitment process for court guardians and clarifying regulations within the judicial guardian service.

Bihar Public Service Commission has issued an official notification for the recruitment of Civil Judges, with applications starting on February 25.

A major drug trafficking network operating in Spain and beyond was dismantled, resulting in significant arrests and the seizure of over 3,400 kilos of cocaine.

Ryan Schwank, a former law instructor at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Academy, resigned after claiming he was instructed to train recruits to violate the Constitution.

The Polish government party PiS proposed creating a new military formation based on the Military Gendarmerie to enhance internal security and police support, raising concerns over potential civilian arrests.