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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence Will Not Replace This Work. Social Workers Are an Untapped Resource in Strengthening Communities

Social workers are increasingly involved in political activism, advocating for various marginalized groups and shifting the focus of their work from individual aid to community-oriented support.

Mar 20 • 14:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

DEEPfakes in the Fernandes Case: 'A profile photo from Instagram is enough to generate such moving images'

The article discusses the issue of sexualized deepfake videos circulating online featuring Collien Fernandes, shedding light on the challenges victims face and the motivations behind the perpetrators.

Mar 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government announces 200 daycare kits by the end of the year, benefiting 10,000 children in PI

The Brazilian government is delivering daycare kits to aid early childhood education in Piauí, aiming to support 10,000 children.

Mar 19 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Does cooling rice or pasta help you lose weight? What science says about this trend on social media

A social media trend suggests that cooling and reheating rice and pasta can reduce caloric impact and aid weight loss, but scientific explanations offer a more complex view.

Mar 17 • 00:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Videos are terrifying’: Students describe fear spreading on social media after two die of meningitis in Canterbury

Students in Canterbury express their fear and concern following a meningitis outbreak that has resulted in two deaths, prompting a rush for medical aid and changes to exam formats.

Mar 16 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Action offers free document issuance and legal guidance in the West Zone of Boa Vista

The 'Carreta dos Direitos' initiative is providing free document issuance and legal guidance to residents in West Boa Vista this week.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Qatar Charity Raises 40 Million Riyals in the 'Challenge of Night 27' and Bloggers Praise the Campaign

Qatar Charity has raised over 40 million Riyals in its 'Challenge of Night 27' fundraising campaign during Ramadan, receiving extensive support and participation from social media influencers.

Mar 16 • 06:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Thousands of people are watching a fish doorbell for an important reason

The Fish Doorbell, a project designed to aid fish migration in Utrecht, is gaining widespread attention as it aids environmental conservation efforts in the area.

Mar 13 • 11:53 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Backs Disinfo Campaign to Aid Orbán’s Re-Election Bid – FT

The Kremlin is reportedly planning a covert social media campaign to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party in the upcoming elections.

Mar 11 • 10:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Community Event Offers Free Services to the Population in Caxias Until Friday (13)

A community event in Caxias provides free services to residents, particularly aimed at those in social vulnerability, running until Friday.

Mar 9 • 20:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A gang that obtained social plans and kept half of the beneficiaries' money was convicted

A gang in Argentina was convicted for fraudulently obtaining social welfare programs and taking half of the beneficiaries' financial aid.

Mar 9 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New unified food aid system – 400 million directly to households via vouchers

A new national food aid system has been established in Greece, allocating 400 million euros to households through a voucher system.

Mar 9 • 09:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SO CUTE ⟩ This little bird is the best therapist: it understands me completely

A psychology professor in Canada, Sonia Kong, utilizes an emotional support chicken to aid her daily life and studies the impact of pet interaction on mental and social development.

Mar 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Poland Reduces Aid for Ukrainian War Refugees

Poland has implemented a new law that reduces social support for Ukrainian refugees living in the country.

Mar 5 • 16:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Five years of expulsion for fraud. A woman received humanitarian benefits while not living in the Czech Republic

A woman faces a five-year expulsion from the Czech Republic after being found guilty of fraudulent collection of humanitarian benefits despite not residing in the country.

Mar 5 • 10:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much is the amount of the Food Card in March 2026

The article details the amounts for Argentina's Food Card, which are set at $52,250 for families with one child, $81,936 for two children, and $108,062 for families with three or more children in March 2026.

Mar 4 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Social workers: No one can be forced to accept help

Social workers emphasize that individuals cannot be compelled to receive state assistance, despite ongoing efforts to offer shelter and food to those in need.

Mar 4 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A more favorable unemployment benefit payment procedure is proposed for those returning to Lithuania

A Lithuanian parliamentarian has proposed a new unemployment benefit system to aid returning emigrants in readjusting to life in Lithuania.

Mar 3 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencers use social media to exalt synthetic nicotine

Influencers are promoting synthetic nicotine as a performance-enhancing aid for workouts, echoing themes from a satirical film about the tobacco industry.

Mar 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

OPEKA: Payment of February Benefits Tomorrow

The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family announces that the payment of February benefits will occur on February 27, with various categories of aid being distributed to tens of thousands of recipients.

Feb 26 • 09:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Income Limits for Student Loan Interest Aid Increase in March

Income limits for student loan interest aid in Finland will rise in March, according to the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela).

Feb 25 • 11:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL2 of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Strong rains in Minas Gerais caused fatalities, prompting federal aid for victims and the anticipation of social benefits for affected families.

Feb 24 • 23:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG2 of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Heavy rains in Minas Gerais have resulted in casualties, prompting federal government aid and program adjustments for affected families.

Feb 24 • 23:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine receives generators from Azerbaijan

Ukraine has received 11 generators from Azerbaijan to support its medical and social institutions.

Feb 23 • 12:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Hungary threatens to block €90 billion EU aid loan to Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on social media that Hungary will block a €90 billion loan intended for Ukraine, mirroring Ukraine's suspension of oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.

Feb 21 • 06:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wille Rydman questioned the child benefits for wealthy families – this is the pressure for change on child allowances

Finland's incoming Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Wille Rydman, has raised concerns over child benefits being received by those who may not need them, while advocating for a closer examination of social aid distribution.

Feb 20 • 09:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Niger: It's a Scam - These Prominent Nigerians Are Not Giving Away Money for Ramadan

Social media posts fraudulently claim that prominent Nigerians are distributing money to aid during Ramadan, which is a scam.

Feb 19 • 14:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After lengthy debates, the government approves support for citizens to pay heating bills

The Latvian government has approved a bill to increase housing support coefficients to aid residents in paying heating bills from January to April 2026, amid opposition from local authorities and employer associations.

Feb 18 • 11:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Peace Council Led by the U.S. to Provide $5 Billion for Gaza Participation

The U.S.-led Peace Council has announced a contribution of over $5 billion for humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, as revealed by President Trump on social media.

Feb 15 • 23:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Millions of beneficiaries.. The Egyptian government announces new aid for citizens (Video)

The Egyptian government has announced a new social protection package aimed at supporting low-income families, totaling around 40 billion Egyptian pounds.

Feb 15 • 10:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

In a small Austrian town, over 70% of social aid recipients are foreigners

In St. Pölten, Austria, a significant percentage of social assistance recipients, primarily Syrians and Afghans, are raising concerns about the demographic impact on social services.

Feb 14 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Russians Found Ukrainians Selling Donated Generators: What Is the Reality?

Russian media and social networks are circulating claims that Ukrainians are selling electricity generators donated as humanitarian aid from Poland and Georgia on online trading platforms.

Feb 14 • 16:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Viagra for Cuba? What is sildenafil and why is Morena including it in their humanitarian aid list

Morena is collecting humanitarian aid for Cuba, including food, supplies, and sildenafil, which has sparked social media reactions.

Feb 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government activates social aid for those affected by fire in Multicomercio

The Ecuadorian government is providing social aid to victims of a major fire at the Multicomercio building in Guayaquil, which has affected over 100 families.

Feb 12 • 21:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Weidel against Zelensky: an unseen 'scandal' believed by thousands

A fictitious video claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is misusing financial aid collected in Lithuania has gained traction, being widely viewed and shared on social media despite its fabricated nature.

Feb 12 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court recognizes the minimum vital income denied to a woman because her community of neighbors received another grant

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a woman, stating that a public grant received by her community for facade repairs cannot be counted as income, thereby allowing her to claim the minimum vital income.

Feb 3 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

What changes and what remains in the new 'social shield': evictions, social bond, and aid for natural disasters and fires

The Spanish government seeks to revive the 'social shield' to support vulnerable families affected economically and socially by the pandemic, following its recent rejection by opposition parties.

Feb 3 • 12:46 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Caritas and Diakonie - How Social Economy Works in Crisis Times

The church aid organizations Caritas and Diakonie are the largest employers in Germany after the government, continuing to grow despite declining donations amid a recession and rising unemployment.

Feb 2 • 16:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Paradox of the Super-Benefit: People Do Not Apply for It Even Though the State Simplified the System, Says STEM Analyst

Despite the Czech government's efforts to streamline the super-benefit system intended to aid low-income households, many eligible individuals do not apply due to misconceptions about their eligibility.

Jan 30 • 09:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Economic and Social Council criticizes the Government for not defining aid to SMEs in the intern statute

The Economic and Social Council has criticized the government for failing to define financial support measures for SMEs in the intern statute, highlighting a lack of data to assess the project’s economic impact.

Jan 16 • 14:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Božinović: Social aid ends up in casinos - police introduce strict controls

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Davor Božinović announced the implementation of strict controls on social aid to prevent misuse, particularly in casinos, during his visit to Međimurje.

Jan 12 • 15:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

A BH citizen was to be deported from Germany in 2003. Today he receives €7300 in aid

A 41-year-old Bosnian citizen, who was supposed to be deported from Germany over 20 years ago, is currently receiving nearly €7300 in social assistance monthly, placing his family among the top 10% wealthiest in Germany despite his significant criminal record.

Jan 12 • 06:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Orbán said this: Zelensky wants 800 billion from Brussels, Hungarians could lose their pensions because of it

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán harshly criticized plans for financial aid to Ukraine, claiming that President Volodymyr Zelensky aims to secure $800 billion from Brussels over the next decade, which could severely impact Hungarian citizens' pensions and social benefits.

Jan 8 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

When will the IMV be paid in January 2026: date of transfer of the Minimum Vital Income

The Minimum Vital Income (IMV) is a crucial social benefit in Spain that ensures a minimum income for individuals and households facing economic difficulties, with payments managed by Social Security.

Jan 5 • 12:42 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Princess of Asturias Foundation warns of identity theft of Leonor to commit fraud on social networks

The Princess of Asturias Foundation has reported that it does not engage in any financial aid programs or solicit donations from individuals, cautioning the public against identity fraud using Princess Leonor's name.

Jan 4 • 20:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: The Good Rude Donald Trump

Arlie Russell Hochschild explores why the conservative Tea Party movement, which advocates for lower taxes and reduced social support, gained popularity in impoverished regions of the U.S. that rely heavily on government aid.

Jan 2 • 10:59 UTC

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