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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Half a century burning tires to perpetuate backwardness

The article discusses Argentina's historical economic isolation and its long-term impacts on the country's productivity and social structure.

Mar 1 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Here live homeowners with a property valued at one million kroner or less

A proposed housing policy by the Social Democrats in Denmark aims to abolish property value tax for homes valued at one million kroner or less, benefiting homeowners in Lolland and Falster.

Feb 28 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Suplicy proposes bill for Bom Prato to serve free meals

State Deputy Eduardo Suplicy is presenting a bill to make meals at Bom Prato free for all residents of Sรฃo Paulo.

Feb 28 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Trump spells out rationale for Iran attack: โ€˜This will be probably your only chance for generationsโ€™

In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump argues that the recent US military action against Iran is aimed at defending American citizens and urges Iranians to overthrow their government.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Trump's Address: Remember not to question the support of the United States

Donald Trump delivered an address on Truth Social shortly after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, discussing the situation and expressing his commitment to stop Iran's nuclear program.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

From 2026 โ€“ increased benefits for foster care of children: here's how much it is and where to apply

Lithuania is set to increase foster care benefits for children starting in 2026, adjusting the amounts based on age and needs.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

See Trump's speech: USA has launched extensive attacks in Iran

The US military has initiated a major operation in Iran as announced by President Donald Trump in a video on his social media platform.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Trump: USA has launched extensive military operation in Iran

The U.S. military has initiated a significant military operation in Iran, as announced by President Donald Trump in a video posted on his social media platform.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The Dutch city of Utrecht refuses to impose fines for sleeping on the street

Utrecht city council in the Netherlands has decided to stop imposing fines for street sleeping, acknowledging that such penalties exacerbate the situation of vulnerable individuals and criminalize poverty.

Feb 28 โ€ข 03:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ending the salary bonus is a setback in reducing poverty

Brazil's Finance Minister is considering the reduction or elimination of the salary bonus, a key social policy aimed at supporting low-income workers, which critics say would reverse progress in poverty alleviation.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Montreal bakery faces Quebec language watchdog complaint over TikTok videos

A Montreal bakery has received a complaint from Quebec's language watchdog for using too much English in its TikTok content, raising concerns about compliance with the province's French language charter.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

M: We agree with S on nuclear power - completely wrong, replies S

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson claims that there is already broad support for nuclear power in parliament, contrary to the views of the Social Democrats who insist a comprehensive agreement is needed.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

What will Antti Lindtman respond to the strong NATO initiative? Live broadcast around 14:45

Antti Lindtman and Magdalena Andersson are preparing a joint NATO policy for Finland and Sweden as both countries approach elections.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

LIVE Mitsotakis and Androulakis in Parliament on energy amid wiretapping allegations

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis responds to PASOK President Nikos Androulakis's questioning in Parliament concerning energy issues, with Androulakis criticizing the government's energy policy for lacking a coherent plan and social justice.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

This campaign has never been seen before. The ministry focuses on memes

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is using cat memes in a social media campaign to explain a significant labor law reform.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall inaugurates new night shelter for homeless population in Belรฉm

The City Hall of Belรฉm has inaugurated a new night shelter aimed at accommodating the homeless population.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Social Security incorporates 11 pathologies that will allow early retirement due to disability at age 56

Spain's Social Security has added 11 new medical conditions that allow individuals with disabilities to retire early at age 56 without a pension reduction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China shifts cadre-appraisal metrics away from pure GDP growth, resetting mindsets

China is initiating a campaign to shift its cadre-appraisal metrics from pure GDP growth to a focus on social welfare and sustainability.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Marรญa Migliore: "The mere fact of growing up in a popular neighborhood defines your life trajectory"

Marรญa Migliore discusses how growing up in impoverished neighborhoods shapes life opportunities and the vital need for social integration to improve living conditions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK social media ban for under-16s edges closer with Starmer expected to back it

The UK government is moving towards implementing a ban on social media usage for individuals under 16, with indications that Labour leader Keir Starmer will support the policy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Ukraine has decided to significantly raise pensions - they will increase from March 1.

Ukraine has announced a 12.1% increase in pensions and insurance payments starting March 1, as part of its ongoing pension enhancement policy amid economic challenges.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"I felt that I am not alone"... The story of the talk concert for homeless youth

A talk concert for homeless youth in Seoul highlighted their experiences and the need for policy improvements to support their independence.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Care needs to be coordinated - "no one takes responsibility"

There is a call for better coordination in the care for individuals with substance abuse and mental health issues in Sweden, as highlighted by Social Minister Jakob Forssmed.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trial over child addiction: former head of WhatsApp reveals why she left the app in Brazil: 'immense frustration'

Daniela de Almeida, former head of public policy at WhatsApp in Brazil, expresses her frustrations regarding barriers she faced while trying to develop safer technologies for children amidst an ongoing US trial on social media addiction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Municipalities will receive more money for handling the Large Family Card. There is a minister's announcement

Polish municipalities will receive increased funding for processing applications related to the Large Family Card (KDR) as per a recent governmental announcement.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province's social experiment becomes a national standard... First payment of 'Rural Basic Income' in Yeoncheon County

Gyeonggi Province has begun disbursing its first 'Rural Basic Income' payments to residents of Yeoncheon County as part of a government pilot program.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Musk responds sarcastically to Sheinbaum after her statements about suing him: what did he say?

Elon Musk reacted sarcastically on social media after Mexico City President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested they were considering suing him over his comments regarding her security strategy.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: "Security is a prerequisite for freedom and a majority achievement"

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented a cohesive security plan at the 2nd Pre-Congress of New Democracy in Alexandroupoli, linking it closely to freedom and social prosperity.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mansueto defends Temer's formula for the economy and criticizes the increase in spending on social programs

Economist Mansueto Almeida argues for a return to fiscal control methods from Michel Temer's administration while criticizing current social spending increases.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Kante: There are over five hundred available kindergarten places in Tallinn

Tallinn city council member Natalie Mets criticizes the city government's family policy, urging for funds to be directed toward building new kindergartens.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

It's Forbidden to Wear Shoes Inside the Office Here... Learn Why the Boss Made This Strange Rule

A California startup founded by Indian origin entrepreneurs has implemented a unique office policy that prohibits wearing shoes at the workplace, igniting discussion in the corporate world.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The court decided who is entitled to benefits. The agency's head says he did not understand it

A recent court ruling in Czechia has sparked controversy over the eligibility for benefits, with the agency head claiming the decision was misunderstood.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ban on sitting at work. The ministry responded to the issue

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy addressed concerns regarding mandatory standing work conditions following a parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"The Problem Is Not Money, But Design": Announcement of 9 Policy Demands for 'Social Finance'

A summit on social finance highlighted the need for structural reforms to support community-driven projects and enhance the role of social finance in addressing local needs in South Korea.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Kazฤks: The idea of withdrawing second-pension-level savings is populism with painful consequences

Latvian Bank President Mฤrtiล†ลก Kazฤks warns that allowing the withdrawal of second-pension-level savings would primarily benefit short-term expenditures and adversely affect less affluent citizens.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJPI requires job reservations for women victims of violence, trans, and transgender individuals in third-party companies

The Piauรญ Court of Justice (TJPI) mandates that third-party companies reserve 5% of job vacancies for women in vulnerable situations, with specific allocations for domestic violence victims, transgender individuals, and others.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Church and other voices from civil society warn about the paralysis of integration policies for popular neighborhoods

Church leaders and civil society representatives in Argentina have raised alarms about budget cuts and the standstill of programs designed for the integration of vulnerable neighborhoods.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Energetic request from the Church to the Government not to halt works in popular neighborhoods

The Catholic Church has strongly criticized the Argentine government's reduction of budget for urban integration projects, warning of the consequences for marginalized neighborhoods.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

E.S.A.ฮผฮตฮ‘: Requests a meeting with Domna Michaillidou regarding the Personal Assistant โ€“ What issues have arisen

The Greek National Confederation of Disabled People has requested an urgent meeting with the Minister of Social Cohesion, Domna Michaillidou, to address concerns regarding the pilot phase evaluation and transition to the full implementation of the Personal Assistant Service.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ban on selling meat and fish in the open in Bihar, hygiene concern or something else?

The Bihar government has announced a ban on the sale of unlicensed meat and fish in urban areas, citing public health and social harmony concerns.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Land Public Concept, Care Public Concept [Understanding the World]

The article discusses the principles of land public concept and care public concept in South Korea, highlighting the balance between private land ownership and social responsibility.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

I. Bratakos: Supporting SMEs is a developmental necessity

Ioannis Bratakos emphasizes that funding for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is more of a developmental necessity than a social policy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Those receiving unemployment benefits await several news: reported cases in which they will lose support

A significant portion of the Lithuanian population believes that the country's situation is worsening, and discussions have emerged about the future of social support systems.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spain elevates loneliness to a state issue: this is the national strategy to combat it

Spain is implementing its first national strategy to combat unwanted loneliness, recognizing it as a significant social issue affecting one in five people.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Social Policy Course: SPD and Union โ€“ One Single Conflict of Goals

The article critiques demands for painful social reforms from the SPD and political opposition, highlighting the potential negative impacts on the German social welfare system.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Government: Stricter Requirements for Immigrant Benefits

The Swedish government proposes a five-year waiting period for immigrants seeking benefits as part of a broader reform to social welfare regulations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Juholt's anger over Afnan's deportation threat: Becomes extremely upset

Former Social Democratic leader Hรฅkan Juholt expresses his anger over the deportation threat faced by SSU member Afnan Agha, which he deems a failure of the migration policy.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To succeed in social policy structural reform in the โ€˜AI eraโ€™

Experts express concern about when the government will reveal its social vision and policies, particularly in light of challenges in the real estate and stock markets.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Family care for the elderly has increased, but the use of family caregivers remains marginal

Family care for the elderly in Finland is on the rise, though the use of family caregivers is still limited according to a report from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Commentary: The SDP is waging a war of roses โ€“ Tytti Tuppurainen's tough ministerial game wants to be stopped at the outset

The Finnish Social Democratic Party (SDP) has not held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2015 and is facing challenges in returning to power amid competition from other political parties.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:00 UTC

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