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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The document submission process will be eased for the needy and low-income individuals

New amendments proposed in Latvia aim to ease document submission for social service benefits to reduce bureaucracy for low-income citizens.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Will the government's trick with inflation work again this time?

The New Democracy government in Greece has twice lowered the threshold for assessing its economic and social policies, using propaganda to frame rising prices as imported issues rather than domestic failures.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The regularization of migrants will have its own windows at the Post Office and Social Security offices

Spain's government is implementing a new process for the regularization of migrants, allowing them to submit residency and work permit applications at designated offices.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Havana can no longer endure this

The article discusses the increasing pressures faced by Havana, highlighting various socio-economic challenges.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Kreplak clashed with the Official Response Office on social media over flu vaccines

Minister of Health Nicolรกs Kreplak criticized the government for insufficient flu vaccine distribution, while the administration of Javier Milei denied these claims.

Mar 22 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

This 14-year-old is her 'family's breadwinner' โ€” but she's about to lose her income

A 14-year-old Indonesian influencer faces the loss of her income due to a government ban on social media for those under 16, impacting her family's financial stability.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A. Veryga: We Feel Difficult in the Coalition, Colleagues Live Within the Limits of Tolerance

A. Veryga expressed concerns about the coalition's functionality due to unmet promises and ongoing tensions with major partners like the Social Democrats.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

New "Exoikonomo" and "Change Device" โ€“ The conditions, the funding model

Over 340,000 households are expected to participate in Greece's new energy-saving programs set to be launched under the Social Climate Fund.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

UK MPs are considering a new inquiry into the carers allowance scandal due to ongoing delays in the governmentโ€™s response to unpaid carers awaiting redress.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Increasing Supply of Specialized Public Rental Housing for Youth, Seniors, and Single-Parent Households

The South Korean government is expanding the supply of public rental housing tailored for youth, seniors, and single-parent households, aiming to provide customized caregiving, job, and welfare services.

Mar 22 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Five ETA members enter prisons with the support of the Basque Government to 'integrate' prisoners

Five former ETA members have been granted access to Basque prisons to assist in the social integration of inmates as part of a government initiative.

Mar 22 โ€ข 01:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

How 'white supremacist' material was used to hire an army of ICE agents

The US government has reportedly utilized white supremacist imagery and language in their social media campaigns aimed at recruiting immigration agents for ICE.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

A protest by public service unions held in Zagreb

A significant protest organized by six public service unions took place in Zagreb, demanding better social dialogue with the government and negotiations on collective agreements.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Junts will vote against anti-crisis housing measures due to the Government's 'postureo': 'Your social shield is 'I invite and you pay'

Junts per Catalunya plans to vote against the Spanish Government's housing measures, criticizing them as superficial and ineffective at addressing the needs of the working class and small property owners.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Famelos at the Central Committee of SYRIZA: "Regime of Corruption and Scandals" โ€“ What He Said About PASOK

Sokratis Famelos, the president of SYRIZA-PS, launched a comprehensive attack on the government, labeling it a regime of corruption and social injustice in Greece.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

SF urges Mette Frederiksen: Make a clear statement

Pia Olsen Dyhr, the leader of the Socialist People's Party in Denmark, urges Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to clarify her position on forming a red government after the upcoming election, emphasizing the party's key priorities in the negotiations.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

PSOL formalizes Araceli Lemos' pre-candidacy for the government of Parรก

The PSOL party has officially announced Araceli Lemos as its pre-candidate for the Governor of Parรก in the 2026 elections, aiming to represent social justice and expand rights.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Social Government: improvements in the roads of Agudo dos Frias have already started in Braganรงa

Improvements in rural roads in the Agudo dos Frias neighborhood of Braganรงa Paulista have begun as part of the Social Government program following a recent community meeting.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice denies request from the City Hall and demands measures within 48 hours in areas affected by gullies in Buriticupu

The Maranhรฃo Justice has ordered the Buriticupu City Hall to address urgent measures regarding areas affected by gullies within 48 hours after the local government failed to comply with previous legal orders.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

This is how the deadlock with the Council of Ministers was: 'This plan has to come out, no matter what'

The article discusses the tension between Spanish leaders Pedro Sรกnchez and Yolanda Dรญaz regarding housing policies, culminating in an agreement to avoid government breakdown.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

What discounts has the government approved and when will they take effect?

The Spanish government has approved social protection measures affecting energy bills and rents, pending final approval for rental discounts.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

IL's Information: Movement in Social Welfare Savings - These Cuts Are on the Table

The Finnish government has reached a preliminary agreement on implementing โ‚ฌ100 million in social welfare savings, focusing on reducing certain requirements in client planning and rehabilitative work activities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government took the first step to privatize the social security of the security forces

The Argentine government has initiated the process to privatize the social security system for its security forces by calling for public tenders.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

The government buried its unsuccessful law with an amendment to the grave law (events of the week)

This week, the Slovak Ministry of Labor allocated 10 million euros, with a substantial portion going to a non-profit associated with the district leader of Hlas party, despite questions about their experience in social innovations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

โ€˜Deeply Concerningโ€™: Russia Faces Risk of Diabetes โ€˜Epidemic,โ€™ Social Policy Chief Warns

Russia is at risk of a diabetes epidemic due to poor dietary habits and increasing case numbers, warns Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Government Wants to Ease Ethical Review Requirements

The Swedish government is proposing to relax ethical review requirements for social sciences and humanities research, amidst concerns from researchers about the current system being a hindrance.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Re-Launch of the Economic, Social and Labor Committee: A Springboard to Tackle Difficult Issues like AI and Retirement Age Extension

The re-established Economic, Social and Labor Committee under the Lee Jae-myung government aims to address challenging issues such as AI expansion, low birth rates, and labor market polarization as it reconvenes after over a year of disruption.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

What if municipalities invest their surplus in social housing?

Municipalities in Spain are advocating for the use of their surplus funds to invest in social housing amidst a severe affordable housing crisis.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The government of Guerrero promotes the development of La Sierra with 28 executive projects

The Governor of Guerrero, Evelyn Salgado Pineda, announced an investment of over 97 million pesos for infrastructure projects in the Sierra de Chilpancingo during her visit to Jaleaca de Catalรกn.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Economy, scandals, and social bad mood

Argentina's government under Javier Milei faces significant turmoil due to economic challenges, corruption scandals, political conflicts, and a shift in public sentiment.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazonian Network Foundation aligns social and environmental projects with the Court of Justice and the government of RR

The Amazonian Network Foundation collaborates with the Court of Justice of Roraima and the local government to enhance social and environmental initiatives in the region.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

DV victim-survivor left traumatised by bid to find safe social housing

A domestic violence survivor, Laura, expresses her difficulties in securing safe social housing amidst ongoing threats and deteriorating living conditions in Western Sydney.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 Piauรญ, aiming to support 10,000 children.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Intelligent Pension System in the Netherlands Is Quite Enviable

The Dutch pension system is praised for its stability and independence, providing a minimum pension for all citizens without direct government funding.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government increases age ratings for eight social networks

The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has raised the recommended age ratings for eight social media platforms used in Brazil, advising higher age limits for their use.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Rฤ“zekne's pensioners' social services center will not be handed over to a private company

The social care center for pensioners in Rฤ“zekne will remain public, continuing to provide services to its residents despite rising costs.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Kairet Remmak-Grassmann: The Social City Government Left Some Children in an Empty School Building and Others in Containers. Let's Put an End to Waste

The former mayor's management has led to a situation where only 16 students and 11 staff are in a newly renovated school building that cost 14 million euros.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: Now the Danish People's Party has played its trump card. Will it pressure S?

The article discusses preparations at Christiansborg for election night, focusing on the setup of a TV studio to broadcast results and possible government formations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bolsa Famรญlia benefit begins to be paid in Amazonas; see calendar

The Bolsa Famรญlia program has commenced payments for March to nearly 600,000 families in Amazonas, with federal investments exceeding R$ 441 million.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 7,300 assistance for families affected by the rains in Ubรก is now available; see how to apply

Families affected by the rains in Ubรก can now apply for assistance from the federal government amounting to R$ 7,300.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Trade Union Leaders Clearly Tell Social Democrats: Early Retirement is More Important Than Wealth Tax

Trade union leaders emphasize the critical need for improved early retirement rights over wealth tax in upcoming government negotiations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The Unions of the Agency for Social Inclusion Declared Strike Alert

The unions representing the Agency for Social Inclusion in Czechia have declared a strike alert due to unresolved issues.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

S: Speed up the law against murder advertisements

The Social Democrats in Sweden are urging the government to expedite legislation that would allow police to remove murder advertisements from social media, citing a sharp increase in young individuals involved in murder cases.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

In 2022, the Social Democrats won a crucial mandate. Now the drama may repeat itself

The Social Democrats in Denmark may face a repeat of the dramatic 2022 election scenario where they won a crucial mandate through a significant electoral technicality.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Coincidence? Russian government critic 'Z-blogger' hospitalized in psychiatric clinic

A critic of the Russian government has reportedly been hospitalized in a psychiatric clinic after being inactive on social media.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Opposition Accuses Swapo of 'Treasonous' Social Protection Budget

Opposition parties in Namibia are criticizing the government's 2026/27 national budget for insufficient increases in social grants and pensions amid rising inflation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Withdrawn report - contained fabricated studies

A Swedish government report on child and youth care has been withdrawn due to fabricated references and studies, prompting an investigation by officials.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Government Withdraws Report โ€“ Refers to Studies that Do Not Exist

The Swedish government has retracted a report from the national coordinator for social child and youth care due to references to nonexistent studies.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Early retirement is more advantageous for some than before. What has changed and how to apply for it

The article discusses recent changes to early retirement policies in Czechia, highlighting benefits and application procedures.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregular land in the Campo Grande Environmental Protection Area sparks legal dispute between Campinas City Hall and Adventist Institution

A land dispute in the Campo Grande Environmental Protection Area in Campinas involves the city government and the Paulista Adventist Institution of Education and Social Assistance over alleged irregularities.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:57 UTC

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