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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

German Social Democrats Lose for the First Time in 35 Years in the Small State of Rhineland-Palatinate

The German Social Democrats have lost elections in Rhineland-Palatinate for the first time in 35 years, with the Christian Democratic Union emerging victorious.

Mar 22 • 18:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

More are retiring on their own funds – and the pattern is clear

An increasing number of citizens in Denmark are opting to access their private pensions before reaching the state pension age of 67.

Mar 22 • 13:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

About journalism and Argentina today

The article discusses the current state of journalism in Argentina, highlighting the challenges of communication, the rise of pseudocommunicators, and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists.

Mar 21 • 09:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Peller controversy: Queen Ewuare responds to Edo palace chiefs

Queen Ewuare of the Benin Kingdom responds to the Edo Traditional Council's claims regarding the unauthorized visit of social media influencer Peller to the Benin Royal Palace.

Mar 21 • 00:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

My dream is to represent Nigeria at Olympics – Viral jumper Dauda

18-year-old Quadri Dauda, a high-jump prodigy from Oyo State, shares his aspirations to compete for Nigeria in international athletics following his rise to fame on social media.

Mar 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District of Freising: Help for Domestic Violence Remains Secured

Freising district has secured continued funding for its women's shelter and counseling services for victims of domestic and sexual violence amid upcoming changes in state responsibility.

Mar 20 • 14:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jakub Ekier: I invite you to an all-inclusive internal emigration with the Judym Plus package

Jakub Ekier invites readers to consider an 'internal emigration' with a metaphorical package that criticizes the current state of affairs in Poland.

Mar 20 • 13:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Stop raping women, netizens demand justice over assault claims at Delta community festival

Social media outrage has surged following reports of sexual assault against women during a festival in Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria, with users demanding justice and accountability from authorities.

Mar 20 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'State 51, anyone?': after eyeing Canada, Greenland, and Cuba, Trump suggests giving Venezuela state status in the U.S.

Donald Trump suggested on social media the idea of granting Venezuela statehood in the U.S. following their baseball team's victory against the U.S.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Professor from Piauí goes viral with ‘world gossip’ meme in high school class in SC

A geography teacher in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state became an internet sensation after participating in a fun video with his high school students that humorously updates viewers on 'world gossip.'

Mar 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇦🇺 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 • 20:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hochul pleads for wealthy New Yorkers to return from red states like Florida, Texas as tax base 'eroded'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul urges wealthy residents who have relocated to states with lower taxes, like Florida and Texas, to return to New York to help bolster the state's eroding tax base necessary for funding social programs.

Mar 19 • 16:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Researcher explains the basis of Finland's success in the happiness report

A Finnish researcher attributes the country's high ranking in happiness reports to social stability and a strong welfare state.

Mar 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Artur Nowak-Far: The state should properly weigh the benefits and costs of intervention

Artur Nowak-Far argues that the state must effectively balance the benefits and costs of regulatory interventions to avoid regulatory illusions that fail to achieve intended social goals.

Mar 19 • 04:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: US-based physician declares Ogun gov bid

Dr. Bolaji Marie Odusina, a US-based physician, announces her candidacy for the Ogun State governorship election in 2027, driven by her commitment to improving healthcare and social amenities.

Mar 19 • 00:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Louisiana social worker fights state red tape blocking her from helping special needs kids

A Louisiana social worker is challenging state regulations that hinder her efforts to open a facility for children with special needs amidst ongoing legal battles.

Mar 18 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government has tightened criteria for patient transportation

The Lithuanian government has revised the criteria for state-funded transportation services, limiting it to patients who urgently need it due to health conditions or social circumstances.

Mar 18 • 11:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Silas Aliki: The State and Capital Do Not Like Friendship

Silas Aliki argues that friendship poses a radical challenge to state and capitalist control, as it is more difficult to regulate than traditional family structures.

Mar 18 • 06:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Three jailed, fined for Facebook, TikTok fraud in Kaduna

Three individuals have been sentenced to jail and fined for committing fraud through social media platforms in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Mar 18 • 05:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Evelyn Salgado Installs Peace and Civic Justice Councils in Guerrero

Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda and Rocío Bárcena Molina have established State and Municipal Councils for Peace and Civic Justice in Guerrero to promote social wellbeing and citizen participation.

Mar 17 • 23:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The government decides on a one-time state allowance for a family of triplets born in March

The Latvian government has approved a one-time social allowance of €15,000 for the family of triplets born in Riga on March 12.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Japa: Doctors mass migration worsens Nigeria’s health crisis – Minister

Nigeria's Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare has warned that the migration of doctors is exacerbating the country's health crisis.

Mar 17 • 01:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Is Benjamin Netanyahu dead? Violent rumors spread

Rumors of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's death have spread widely on social media over the weekend, fueled by Iranian state media claims and disinformation.

Mar 16 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tearful eyes, an attempt to say something, and sandalwood on the forehead... this last 21-second video of Harish Rana

A video showing Harish Rana, a man in a vegetative state for 13 years, as he attempts to express himself before being moved to Delhi for euthanasia, is going viral on social media.

Mar 16 • 03:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC is only a threat on social media — Bayelsa APC chairman

The Bayelsa State APC chairman, Dennis Otiotio-Odoni, asserts that dissent among some party members regarding feeling sidelined is unfounded and emphasizes the importance of grassroots relevance for political influence.

Mar 16 • 00:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

NSCDC uncovers ‘baby factory’ in Imo, rescues five pregnant women

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has rescued five pregnant women and five newborns from a suspected child trafficking operation in Imo State.

Mar 14 • 19:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Estonia warns about Russia's information operation – the idea of the 'Narva People's Republic' suddenly started spreading on social media

Estonian authorities are concerned about the sudden rise of social media accounts promoting the establishment of a so-called 'Narva People's Republic', suggesting that Russian-speaking residents in Narva and East Virumaa deserve their own state.

Mar 14 • 06:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Confusion trails alleged shooting of Broda Shaggi as police starts probe

The Ogun State Police are investigating the reported shooting of social media influencer Broda Shaggi in Sango-Ota while filming a comedy skit.

Mar 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Javier Gil, the researcher of the 'tenant generation': 'The State is not helping the population, its intervention generates the opposite'

Javier Gil discusses the speculative nature of the global real estate economy and criticizes government interventions that prioritize financial markets over social welfare.

Mar 13 • 22:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Member of the State Parliament Affected: House Search at Munich AfD Politician Dierkes

A police raid has taken place at the residence and office of Munich AfD politician Rene Dierkes amid allegations of defamation, insult, incitement to hatred, and approval of crimes based on prior social media posts.

Mar 13 • 15:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police investigate shooting of Broda Shaggy in Ogun

The Ogun State Police are investigating the alleged shooting of social media influencer Broda Shaggy, who reportedly sustained a gunshot wound while filming in Sango-Ota.

Mar 13 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Fight between students at a state school in Maceió is filmed and goes viral on social media

A video showing a fight between students at a state school in Maceió has gone viral, raising concerns about student safety and school oversight.

Mar 12 • 19:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The inconsistency of a state that treats minors differently

The article discusses the contrasting treatment of minors by Italian authorities, highlighted by two recent cases involving youth in troubled circumstances.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Facts in the Question: Has the Swedish Housing Market Broken Down?

The article discusses the current state of the Swedish housing market, highlighting issues faced by young people and the challenges of finding affordable housing.

Mar 12 • 05:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Brooke Slusser sparks liberal social media meltdown by speaking about SJSU transgender volleyball scandal

Brooke Slusser, a former San Jose State University volleyball player, faces backlash from left-wing social media users for sharing her experiences related to a transgender teammate, with many women's rights activists coming to her defense.

Mar 11 • 18:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Inquiry from the Social Minister: When Will the State Fulfill Its Obligations?

The Social Democratic member of the Riigikogu, Helmen Kütt, addressed an inquiry to the Social Minister Karmen Joller regarding the ongoing crisis in special care services.

Mar 11 • 14:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos arrests 86 beggars, 12 miscreants in enforcement operation

The Lagos State Government has arrested 86 beggars and 12 suspected miscreants as part of an enforcement operation to manage street begging and improve public order.

Mar 10 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state failed to find a place for a man with brain damage for over a year. He froze to death outside.

A man with brain damage tragically died from exposure after the state could not find him adequate care for over a year.

Mar 10 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Alliance of 14 Organizations: Coalition for a Strong Social State

A coalition of 14 civil society organizations in Germany has formed to advocate for a robust welfare state and prevent its dismantling, emphasizing its essential role for the economy.

Mar 10 • 14:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fate of the SPD: Pride Fallen Out of Time

The article reflects on the current state of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), depicting it as a proud yet lost entity in contemporary politics.

Mar 10 • 14:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Poles Under Increasing Influence of Lies and Fake News: NASK Report on the Powerlessness of the State

A report reveals that social media platforms are failing to address disinformation related to war, health, and politics, leaving the state powerless.

Mar 10 • 11:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Sensitive Farewell in Ignalina District for a Man Who Had No One to Bury Him

A man without relatives was given a respectful funeral in Ignalina, funded by the state and organized by local authorities.

Mar 10 • 11:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Influencer Asherkine refutes claims his viral ‘canteen worker’ video was scripted

Influencer Asherkine defends himself against allegations that his viral video featuring a canteen worker was scripted and staged.

Mar 10 • 10:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Seimas begins a new season: a message from J. Olekas to the public and a request to parliamentarians

The Lithuanian Seimas (Parliament) has commenced its 2026 spring session, emphasizing the need for evaluation and prioritization of state goals amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges.

Mar 10 • 08:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

X suspends 800 million accounts in one year amid ‘massive’ scale of manipulation attempts

Elon Musk’s X has suspended 800 million accounts over the last year to combat extensive manipulation attempts, particularly from state actors.

Mar 9 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Iran projects a resolute image in the war with state TV and social networks

Iran is actively working to portray a strong and resilient image through its state-run media and social media networks amidst ongoing conflicts with Israel and the United States.

Mar 9 • 18:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kaisa Juuso boiled over to the Ministry of Finance - 'It's easy to shoot from the ivory tower'

Kaisa Juuso criticizes the Finnish Ministry of Finance for its approach to welfare state budget cuts, suggesting that talking about service cuts is easy when not faced with real consequences.

Mar 9 • 16:08 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Abia's Commendable Special Care for Elders

The Abia State government has established a Senior Citizens Centre to support and improve the quality of life for the elderly, reflecting a significant step in social policy in Nigeria.

Mar 9 • 10:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VSD Chief: Social Networks Are Absolutely Everything in Conducting Hostile Activities

The head of Lithuania's State Security Department warns that social networks are pivotal in hostile activities, including recruitment and crime execution.

Mar 9 • 09:35 UTC

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