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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Odd Sauna Usage Guideline Went Viral, Prompting a Heater Manufacturer's Intervention

An American man experienced his first sauna session in Helsinki following a controversial social media post from his organization that advised against pouring water on sauna stones.

Mar 21 • 15:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Controversy over Kela's new support – Here's how the unemployed are reacting

A new general support measure from Kela, set to take effect in May, faces criticism from the Unemployed Central Organization due to its potential negative impact on older unemployed individuals.

Mar 20 • 08:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

120th Anniversary Ceremony of the 'Shuyodan' with the Crown Prince and Princess participating in the choir

Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended the 120th anniversary ceremony of the social education organization Shuyodan, participating in a choir performance.

Mar 20 • 07:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Scientists created a 'million ant city' to see how it works

Researchers have created an artificial colony of over a million ants to study their behavior and organization, revealing how they function as a coordinated superorganism.

Mar 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Posts on Social Media: Antisemites at Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle has suspended two freelance employees following the discovery of antisemitic social media posts that were previously unknown to the organization.

Mar 19 • 21:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government supports the proposal to tighten the organization of patient transportation services

The Lithuanian government is backing a proposal to revise the guidelines for patient transport services, limiting them to patients assessed under a specific threshold of health.

Mar 18 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PCC Chief in Ceará, Who Flaunted Weapons on Social Media, is Arrested in São Paulo

A man identified as the leader of a criminal organization in Ceará was arrested in São Paulo for allegedly leading drug trafficking operations.

Mar 18 • 10:44 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Riigikogu committee replaces the member of the RMK council from the Social Democrats

The Riigikogu Environment Committee has proposed removing a member from the RMK council, Anti Allas, due to his criticism of the organization, replacing him with Diana Ingerainen.

Mar 18 • 05:19 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

US religious freedom commission blasts Indian organizations

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has called for sanctions against India's intelligence agency and a social service organization for violating religious freedom.

Mar 16 • 09:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Social organizations march in Quito against the Law of efficiency in the GAD and labor shift agreement

Social organizations in Quito protested against a reform to the Organic Code of Territorial Organization and a new labor agreement issued by the Ministry of Labor.

Mar 13 • 21:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

An association that helps criminals and marginalized individuals manages meetings between ETA members and victims in the secret farmhouse: "It seems like a shoddy job"

A nonprofit organization specializing in social reintegration is overseeing a restorative justice program between ETA prisoners and their victims, leading to increased scrutiny and controversy.

Mar 12 • 21:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Black Rain' Terrifies Iranians and Social Media Users Warn of Its Catastrophic Effects

Black rain caused by attacks on Iranian industrial and oil facilities poses a risk to public health, leading to warnings from the WHO.

Mar 11 • 12:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Women critical drivers of social, national development – NDPHC CEO

Jennifer Adighije, CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, emphasizes the importance of women in leadership and the organization’s commitment to gender inclusivity during an event for International Women’s Day.

Mar 10 • 21:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Social inequalities influence who is sedentary and who practices physical activity, says study

A recent study highlights how social inequalities, including gender and income, affect levels of physical activity and contribute to health risks associated with sedentary lifestyles.

Mar 10 • 21:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group investigated for theft and robbery of cargo on BR-251 is targeted in operation; goods were sold online

A criminal organization involved in cargo theft and robbery on BR-251 was targeted in an operation that found they were selling stolen goods through social media.

Mar 10 • 18:38 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Woman transforms cancer fight into support for 1,500 patients in Franca (SP)

Eliane Aparecida Bonine, a social worker from Franca, Brazil, founded an organization to support cancer patients after her own battle with breast cancer.

Mar 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Kuwait: The high-rise of the Social Security Organization is on fire after a drone attack – Shocking video

A suspected drone attack has set the Kuwait Public Institution for Social Security high-rise ablaze amid ongoing Iranian strikes in the region.

Mar 8 • 04:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The death of Suvi Kellokumpu saddens Finns - The Miss Finland organization has made an update

The passing of former Miss Finland Suvi Kellokumpu has evoked an outpouring of sadness and memories among Finns, prompting condolences and reflections on social media.

Mar 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Protests at the Saeima for Healthcare Accessibility

The youth organization 'Protests' is staging a demonstration at the Saeima to demand the Latvian government ensure accessible, state-funded healthcare.

Mar 5 • 05:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Parliament Discusses Flaws in Social and Health Services – Watch the Live Broadcast Starting at 1:55 PM

The Finnish Parliament is set to discuss the organization of citizens' social and health services, with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo providing a statement on the matter.

Mar 4 • 11:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lithuania establishes a social welfare and labor attaché in Geneva for one year

Lithuania's government has decided to create a new position of social welfare and labor attaché in Geneva, starting from August 1, 2026, to enhance representation in international labor discussions.

Feb 22 • 14:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrian Controversy Over the Timing of ISIS Attacks and the Parties Behind Them

A debate has erupted in Syria following ISIS's claim of responsibility for attacks against the Syrian army, raising questions about the timing and support for the organization.

Feb 22 • 05:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Imams of Tarawih and Tahajjud in Morocco: Voices that Touch Hearts and Embrace the Sky

In Morocco, Tarawih and Tahajjud prayers during Ramadan become a vibrant testament to spiritual and social organization, characterized by an assembly of attendees, melodious recitation, and adherence to Quranic traditions.

Feb 21 • 11:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

RSS does not seek power, our goal is to unite Hindu society: Mohan Bhagwat

Mohan Bhagwat of the RSS emphasized that the organization's priority is to unite the Hindu society rather than seeking political power during a recent address in Meerut.

Feb 20 • 21:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘No to the GAD Law’: the posters displayed at the Guayaquil Council

Several city council members in Guayaquil expressed opposition to a proposed reform of the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization (Cootad), arguing it undermines municipal autonomy and threatens social programs.

Feb 20 • 17:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Protest for access to healthcare

A youth organization in Latvia is organizing a protest demanding immediate action from the government to ensure accessible, state-funded healthcare.

Feb 20 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates death of teenager in a shelter in Porto Velho

The Civil Police of Rondônia is investigating the death of a teenager at a youth shelter in Porto Velho, which is managed by an organization supporting children with cancer.

Feb 19 • 13:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Concerns Arise – Serious Problems in These Services

A new report from Finland’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health highlights serious problems in the organization of essential social and health services across various regions.

Feb 18 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

National Transparency Authority on OPEKA: Numerous Violations - 1,860,000 Euros Overpaid

The National Transparency Authority of Greece conducted a systemic audit of the Organization for Precarious Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA), discovering significant irregularities and overpayments totaling 1.86 million euros.

Feb 17 • 13:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

EU opens new investigation into sexualized images generated by Grok

The European Union's privacy organization has launched a large-scale investigation into the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, concerning AI-generated sexualized images created without consent.

Feb 17 • 00:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Epameinondas Atsaves is the new director of OPEKA

Epameinondas Atsaves has taken over as the new head of the Greek Organization for Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA).

Feb 16 • 11:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I often hear the opinion that if someone works for a non-profit organization, they should do it for free, says Radana Deščíková

Radana Deščíková discusses the importance of compensating non-profit workers and the role of corporate social responsibility in supporting communities.

Feb 11 • 17:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Simple Question Changed the Lives of Two Moms from Vilnius: 'I Realized I Have to Help'

Two mothers from Vilnius, Sandra Balnienė and Tatjana Jablonskienė, founded an organization to support children growing up without family, driven by personal experiences and a commitment to provide love and care.

Feb 10 • 14:28 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Friends of the Fatherland had to bow to the Sea Eagles

An article discussing the influence of Sea Eagles on the Friends of the Fatherland organization.

Feb 9 • 04:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

In the USA, plans for mating camps are being considered - the birth rate is also poor there

A prominent American organization is proposing matchmaking camps aimed at increasing birth rates by providing singles with support and incentives.

Feb 8 • 12:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Being a Brahmin is not a qualification; anyone from any caste can become the RSS chief: Bhagwat

At the Mumbai Lecture Series, RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat stated that anyone from any caste can occupy the highest position in the organization, and being a Brahmin is not a special qualification.

Feb 8 • 06:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

"I won't be able to sing the anthem": Ghali falters even before performing

Ghali has accused the organization of the Olympic Opening Ceremony of 'preventive censorship' in a social media post, expressing his frustration about acceptance and rejection in the music industry.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Valencia Tenants' Union is born, a tool for social organization against rental abuses

The Valencia Tenants' Union has been established as a collective organization to defend tenant rights and combat rental abuses amid public administration neglect.

Feb 5 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Collective Labor Agreements: What the draft law foresees

The Ministry of Labor's draft law titled 'National Social Agreement for the Strengthening of Collective Labor Agreements' has been submitted to Parliament, covering various aspects of collective agreements and labor organization regulations.

Feb 5 • 07:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It's #FAKE that WHO issued a global risk alert for the Nipah virus after Carnival

A social media post falsely claims that the World Health Organization issued a global risk alert for the Nipah virus following Carnival, which is not true.

Feb 4 • 19:09 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Social Work at Kottbusser Tor: The Senate Cuts Where Money Is Truly Needed

The Berlin Senate is ending funding for a youth assistance project at Kottbusser Tor, prompting outrage from the Gangway organization that provides mobile social work services in the area.

Feb 4 • 17:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Milanović and SDP criticize the Government, while in 2012 they organized a homosexual parade against the will of the City of Split

Croatian President Zoran Milanović and the Social Democratic Party criticize the government's actions while recalling their own organization of a controversial homosexual parade in Split in 2012.

Feb 2 • 21:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Exclusive: Kim Kyung attended the board of a foundation set up by her brother's company... Allegations of actual ownership

Former Seoul city council member Kim Kyung's participation in a board meeting of a social welfare foundation organized by her brother's company has raised suspicions regarding her alleged actual ownership of the organization and involvement in various city projects.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The hate towards Owsiak is growing. Here’s how the head of WOŚP responded

Recent surveys indicate that while most Poles plan to support WOŚP this year, there is a troubling rise in hate directed at the organization and its leader, Jerzy Owsiak.

Jan 16 • 07:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Decided to support men's organizations instead of the police

The Department of Social Affairs and Housing in Iceland allocated millions in grants to a men's shelter organization, overriding concerns about its leadership's competence, at the expense of police funding.

Jan 14 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The ILO warns of the risks of AI for the employment of highly qualified youth

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned about the risks that artificial intelligence (AI) poses for highly qualified young workers, particularly those seeking their first job, as outlined in its 2026 report on Social and Employment Trends.

Jan 14 • 07:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Establishing a New Organization Against EU Membership

A new organization named "To the Left of the EU" was established to oppose Iceland's membership in the European Union during a founding meeting attended by dozens of people.

Jan 10 • 20:41 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Catalan Pimec Launches an Assault on Conpymes, the Employers' Association Affiliated with Sumar

The Catalan business association Pimec is attempting to challenge Conpymes' leadership amid a conflict involving a push for the current president's removal and pending judicial decisions regarding the organization's role in social dialogue.

Jan 8 • 03:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
National & Local

Someone should gather them!

The article discusses the need for intervention to organize or address a particular group or situation.

Dec 31 • 07:32 UTC

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