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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From the rain to the gutter, or what is related to the introduction of JPU

The introduction of the JPU will allow the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) to undertake tasks related to determining the basis for contributions and their calculation.

Mar 23 • 04:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Council of Oriximiná grants title of Honorary Citizen to Bishop Dom Bernardo Johannes

The city council of Oriximiná awarded Bishop Dom Bernardo Johannes the title of Honorary Citizen for his significant contributions to the local community.

Mar 21 • 14:58 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Deferral of tax returns no longer saves social contributions for entrepreneurs

A recent tax law change in Slovakia indicates that delaying tax return submissions will not exempt entrepreneurs from social contributions, affecting many who rely on this extension.

Mar 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Spring 2026 with the Philharmonia

The Philharmonic Orchestra of Athens has a rich and diverse schedule of activities that highlights the work of Greek composers and its educational and social contributions to modern Greek culture.

Mar 20 • 07:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crisis in public transport: preventive measure prevents Ricco from removing bus fleet from Acre

A Brazilian labor court has prevented Ricco Transportes e Turismo from removing its bus fleet from Acre without judicial authorization, amidst concerns over unpaid wages and social security contributions affecting over 450 workers.

Mar 19 • 16:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A memorial to the Red Socks will rise this summer

A memorial honoring the Red Sock Movement's contributions to equality and social justice will be erected in Reykjavik this summer.

Mar 19 • 13:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Democratic Beliefs: A Practical Intellectual Who Upheld Them Throughout His Life"

The article reflects on the life and contributions of the late Professor Seo Ik-jin, who passed away on March 7, 2026, and is remembered for his staunch advocacy for democracy and social equality in South Korea.

Mar 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Today we celebrate Minna Canth and Equality Day

Today marks the celebration of Minna Canth and Equality Day in Finland, recognizing Canth's contributions to women's rights and social issues.

Mar 18 • 23:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Social Security contributions costs grew by 4.5% in 2025, one point more than salaries

In 2025, costs for social security contributions in Spain increased by 4.5%, exceeding the growth rate of salaries, amidst a strong economic growth and record business margins.

Mar 17 • 11:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"As if we were just an expense" - Pensioners speak out about proposed cuts

Pensioners in Finland express their deep concerns and feelings of disrespect regarding proposed cuts to their pensions, emphasizing their contributions to society.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Jürgen Habermas, the Fertility of the Humanities and the Critical Theory of Society

The article reflects on the significance of Jürgen Habermas's contributions to the humanities and critical social theory, emphasizing the importance of understanding and communication in society.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

German Social Philosopher Jürgen Habermas Passes Away at 96

Jürgen Habermas, a prominent German social philosopher known for his contributions to political theory and public discourse, passed away at the age of 96 in Bavaria.

Mar 15 • 02:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice will decide how unemployed workers prove their right to INSS benefits; understand

The Superior Court of Justice in Brazil is set to rule on how unemployed workers can demonstrate entitlement to social security benefits without having made recent contributions.

Mar 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ana Castela and Menos é Mais perform free shows for the 77th anniversary of Poá; see the schedule

The artists Ana Castela and Menos é Mais will perform free concerts as part of Poá's 77th anniversary celebrations, which will include various activities and contributions to local social programs.

Mar 10 • 14:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: A Life of Impact Honored: Bineta Diop Receives the Women of Impact Award in Africa

Bineta Diop was honored with the African Women Impact Award 2026 during an International Women's Day event in Lagos, Nigeria, recognizing her three decades of contributions to women's rights and social justice in Africa.

Mar 9 • 15:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Urgent Reminder from 'Sodra' to Residents: Here Are the Contributions to Be Paid

Residents engaged in various forms of self-employment must declare their income and make social insurance contributions to Sodra by early May.

Mar 9 • 14:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: the fund for layoffs and the reduction of contributions will reduce financing to Anses

Argentina's new labor reform law is expected to exacerbate the underfunding of the pension system by creating a Labor Assistance Fund and reducing employer contributions.

Mar 9 • 12:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Ukrainian Workers Contribute More to the Economy than They Cost. They Make Up 2.5 Percent of the Population in Slovakia

Ukrainian workers, who constitute 2.5% of Slovakia's population, significantly contribute to the economy, generating over 600 million euros in taxes and social contributions annually.

Mar 9 • 11:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The largest brewer taxpayer "Volfas Engelman": market changes force us to be more efficient

Marius Horbačauskas, the head of "Volfas Engelman", emphasizes the company's contributions to state finances and social responsibility in light of changing market dynamics.

Mar 9 • 11:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

International Women’s Day 2026: These are the assistance programs for Mexican women

On International Women’s Day, the Secretary of Welfare highlighted the federal government’s social programs aimed at recognizing women's contributions to the country's development.

Mar 8 • 18:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Women Farmers Balance Between Resilience and Inequality

Women in agriculture play a crucial role in food production and social cohesion but face enduring structural inequalities despite their contributions.

Mar 8 • 05:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Food as a Tool for Change: 10 Women Who Redefined Nutrition and Gastronomy

The article highlights the significant contributions of ten women to the fields of nutrition and gastronomy, emphasizing that food can be a tool for social change, cultural identity, and scientific advancement.

Mar 8 • 05:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Same a Donkey as a Great Professor

The article criticizes mandatory contributions enforced by unions and professional councils that limit the free exercise of licensed professionals in Argentina.

Mar 8 • 03:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ceccherini Official of the Republic

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has appointed Andrea Ceccherini as Officer of the Italian Republic in recognition of his social and philanthropic contributions to the nation.

Mar 6 • 08:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Government: LO members should be able to stop S-contributions

The Swedish government proposes that members of LO unions should be allowed to refuse part of their membership fees being allocated to the Social Democrats, enhancing transparency in party funding and lobbying.

Mar 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

China, Nigeria celebrate women’s role in social development

China and Nigeria are highlighting the vital contributions of women to social development during the Lantern Festival celebrations in Abuja.

Mar 3 • 21:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What do Iranian women really expect after Khamenei's death? An important non-obvious aspect

The article discusses the role of Iranian women in society, emphasizing their significant contributions despite existing legal and social restrictions.

Mar 3 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Father Júlio Lancellotti, Fafá de Belém, and Sueli Carneiro will be honored at an award ceremony

Father Júlio Lancellotti, singer Fafá de Belém, and philosopher Sueli Carneiro will be recognized for their contributions to peace and social justice at the 3rd Estrelas do Diálogo Award.

Mar 2 • 23:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Entrepreneurship Award to Nikos Katradis

Nikos Katradis has been awarded the Entrepreneurship Award by the Academy of Greek Art Prizes, recognizing his extensive business career and social contributions in the local community of Piraeus.

Mar 2 • 06:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In a stampede, football clubs stop paying social and pension contributions, with one exception

Most football clubs in Argentina's Primera División have ceased payments for social security contributions, with Estudiantes de La Plata as the only exception.

Feb 27 • 19:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Brazil that emerges from the margins

The article explores the vibrant and politically charged realities of Brazilian peripheral communities, highlighting their cultural contributions and struggles against systemic challenges.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

State of the Union

The article discusses various aspects of the economy and social issues facing the country, focusing on the contributions of individuals who dedicate their lives to public service.

Feb 25 • 09:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the justice system, the IGJ and even with India: all open fronts of AFA and "Chiqui" Tapia

The AFA and its leaders, including Chiqui Tapia, are facing multiple legal challenges regarding significant unpaid social security contributions.

Feb 24 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Panhellenic Association of Doctors: "Honorary Mention to Ioannis Vardopoulos"

An honorary event was held in Thessaloniki to recognize the contributions of Ioannis Vardopoulos and inaugurate the new tradition of the "PASYD Day of Honor - Excellence, Research & Social Contribution."

Feb 20 • 09:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: Is There an Impact on Pension Benefits with Reduced Employer Contributions?

The labor reform in Argentina proposes a reduction in employer contributions to social security, raising concerns about potential impacts on pension benefits.

Feb 19 • 15:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Unregistered Activity – When Actually There Is No Need to Pay Contributions?

The article discusses the concept of unregistered activity in Poland and explores when individuals are exempt from paying social security contributions.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Prof. Billy Melman Wins the Israel Prize for History: "Paved the Way for Restoring Voices of Those Who Were Suppressed and Marginalized"

Prof. Billy Melman from Tel Aviv University has been awarded the Israel Prize for History for her groundbreaking contributions to social, cultural, and intellectual history.

Feb 18 • 21:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The latest from Salis to tax the rich

Ilaria Salis is criticized for her ideologically motivated campaigns, which focus on social media attention rather than substantial political contributions in the EU.

Feb 16 • 14:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Interamerican Group: Social and Economic Impact Report 2019-2024

The Interamerican Group has presented its Social and Economic Impact Report (SEIA) for the years 2019-2024, highlighting its contributions to the Greek economy and society amidst various crises.

Feb 16 • 13:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The First Lady of the Metropolitan Opera Shined in Prague. Sierra Displayed Vocal Mastery

American soprano Nadine Sierra captivated audiences in Prague with her remarkable vocal talent and her contributions to social causes.

Feb 16 • 10:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From 'Escrevivência' to Sapucaí: the trajectory of Conceição Evaristo, theme of Império Serrano

The Império Serrano samba school pays tribute to the important Brazilian contemporary writer Conceição Evaristo at this year's carnival, highlighting her contributions to literature and social issues.

Feb 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: What Would Happen to Pensions with the Reduction of Employer Contributions

This article discusses the implications of a labor reform in Argentina that reduces employer contributions to social security while introducing a fund for potential severance payments.

Feb 13 • 19:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Sodra" explains what will happen to state contributions when you withdraw from the second pension pillar: provided examples

Sodra, Lithuania's social insurance fund, outlines the consequences for state pension contributions upon withdrawing from the second pension pillar, detailing the calculation of pensions and their components.

Feb 12 • 13:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Voluntary Engagement: From Platform 11 to the Rabbi Villa

Ingeborg Kropp-Arend, an active volunteer, received the Federal Cross of Merit for her extensive contributions to social projects, including supporting women at the Munich central station and commemorating Jewish life in a historic villa in Fulda.

Feb 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Sor Juana Cloister pays tribute to Carmen Romano, promoter of the DIF and the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra

Carmen Romano, a prominent figure in Mexican cultural and social development, was honored at the Sor Juana Cloister on the centenary of her birth for her extensive contributions to family welfare and the arts.

Feb 11 • 18:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou Rules Out Using "Phone Calls" to Track Social Fraud

Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou emphasizes that the biggest social fraudsters are not individuals, but rather a small number of companies failing to pay their contributions.

Feb 11 • 09:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification on February 12

The article outlines various community and charitable events and recognitions in South Korea, highlighting significant contributions and partnerships aimed at enhancing social welfare.

Feb 11 • 09:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cariplo Foundation supports disabled, youth, and prisoners

The Cariplo Foundation reaffirms its commitment to support disabled individuals, youth, and prisoners with €215 million in philanthropic contributions planned for 2026, marking a 40% increase from 2024.

Feb 10 • 07:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Monotributo: what changes in this month's payments and what other changes will there be in 2026

Changes to the Monotributo payment system in Argentina include a 14.29% increase in taxes and social security contributions this month, with additional alterations anticipated for 2026.

Feb 8 • 03:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Work History: How to Check the Contributions Registered with Anses

The article discusses how to check contributions registered with Anses in Argentina, emphasizing its importance for retirement planning and accessing social benefits.

Feb 7 • 12:00 UTC

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