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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free exhibition in downtown Rio features works by artists who left the prison system

A free exhibition called 'Coexistir Coabitar' in downtown Rio showcases works by artists who have exited the prison system, highlighting narratives often overlooked in conventional art spaces.

Feb 28 • 11:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Key Change in Social Security Starting March 7: What the New 'Workload' System Is and How It Affects

The U.S. Social Security Administration will implement a new 'workload' system starting March 7, aimed at improving call response times despite staff reductions.

Feb 27 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New classification system helps AI identify spreaders of misinformation

Researchers at Tallinn University have developed a new classification system to help artificial intelligence distinguish between intentional manipulators of information and those who share misleading content unknowingly.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"Whoever thinks this is about influencers eating for free has no idea": this is how the apps that exchange 'stories' for dinners work

New apps facilitate barter-like exchanges where influencers receive meals and services in return for social media promotions instead of traditional payments.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Carnage as schools in London at war - with chilling points system for stab injuries

Disturbing social media posts in London are promoting 'school wars' among students, encouraging violence and awarding points for injuries sustained during fights.

Feb 25 • 18:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The wasteland after Yolanda Díaz's departure

The left of PSOE is facing a crisis as its previous anti-system project has become exhausted and fails to attract new indignados.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We Need Housing for Seniors. Demographic Forecasts Are Ruthless

The article discusses the urgent need for senior housing in Poland due to demographic pressures and challenges in the current care system.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro escapes from attending the CPI of the INSS

The article discusses the complications and obstacles faced by Brazil's Legislative branch in investigating corruption scandals related to the social security system due to interference from the Judiciary.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Lay Judge Voted for Malin's Baby to be Taken - Regrets it

A social services agency in Örebro faces criticism over the removal of a baby due to incorrect information regarding the mother's intellectual capacity, with the lay judge involved expressing regret over their decision.

Feb 24 • 13:10 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Policy Course: SPD and Union – 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 • 15:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Abuse of Social Workers During Training and the Success of Integrated Care

A social worker recounts the absurdity of being forced to perform menial tasks instead of gaining relevant experience during training, highlighting issues within South Korea's social welfare system.

Feb 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Argentine lawyer detained in Brazil for racism reported assaults and threats: "Sudaca dead of hunger..."

Agostina Páez, an Argentine lawyer, detained in Brazil on charges of racism, reported receiving death threats and violent insults on her social media.

Feb 22 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

IESS increases 4,000 new daily appointments with scheduling reorganization

The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) is implementing a new scheduling system that will add 4,000 daily appointments to its existing 50,000.

Feb 21 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Peruvians gain presence in the Spanish labor market: 'Wherever you go, there is a restaurant'

Peruvian workers are increasingly visible in Spain's labor market, particularly in the hospitality sector, with membership in the Social Security system reaching 100,000.

Feb 21 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Laura Ponte: "Sometimes I think the whole system has to fall for people to react"

Model Laura Ponte reflects on her career and personal growth, expressing gratitude for her experiences and insights gained throughout her life.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy Disconnects Audio and Interrupts Voting on Labor Reform in Argentina; See Video

A deputy in Argentina interrupted a tense voting session on labor reform by disconnecting the audio system in the lower house, which has sparked widespread discussion on social media.

Feb 20 • 13:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The system has changed significantly since the Child Protection Agency was dissolved

Ólöf Ásta Farestveit highlights changes in Iceland's child protection system since the dissolution of the Child Protection Agency, emphasizing the need for better vigilance in cases like the controversial Bakkakotsmálið.

Feb 20 • 12:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Children's Protection Center: Social Services Often Use a 'Here and Now' Approach in Evaluations

A report by the Children's Protection Center emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive evaluation of the support system for families, particularly concerning the recurring separation of children from their parents in Latvia.

Feb 20 • 10:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The President of Poland has terminated the special support system for Ukrainians

Poland's President has announced the end of a special assistance law that facilitated job placement, social benefits, and educational access for Ukrainians fleeing the war.

Feb 20 • 10:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The bell rings, and the rat gets sugar. That's how social networks work on children

The article discusses how social media platforms create a system of rewards that encourages children to engage with them, similar to conditioning behaviors.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fiscal Equalization: We are Solidary, but Have Nothing to Give Away

The article discusses Germany's fiscal equalization system amidst economic stagnation and rising social costs, arguing for reform-linked assistance.

Feb 20 • 05:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Experts: These three things can fix our electoral system before the parliamentary elections

Experts have identified three key improvements needed to rectify issues with Denmark's electoral system ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Feb 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Question Marks Over Consumption Tax Cut as Prime Minister's Main Focus is 'Tax Credit with Benefits'

The new cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to explore a temporary consumption tax cut, but the Prime Minister emphasizes that it is merely a stopgap measure with a larger aim of introducing a system of tax credit with benefits for low and middle-income earners.

Feb 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO: Ukrainian attack drone hits valuable Russian air defense system S-300VM near Mariupol

A Ukrainian attack drone successfully struck a mobile S-300VM air defense system near Mariupol, as seen in social media footage showing the destruction of expensive Russian military hardware.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itaú's PIX goes down and customers complain on social media

Itaú Unibanco's PIX payment system experienced outages, leading to customer complaints on social media about access issues.

Feb 19 • 13:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dental Health: "The Condition of Teeth Clearly Indicates the State of a Society"

An interview discusses the implications of proposed changes in Germany's dental care system, particularly the CDU's suggestion for individuals to pay directly for dental visits.

Feb 19 • 12:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Strengthened bonus system. Discounts for the middle class

The new Energy Decree provides targeted measures to support vulnerable groups and the middle class with a one-time extraordinary contribution and a new bill discount mechanism.

Feb 19 • 06:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why did his flight to Switzerland come to a stop? [Kim Eun-hyung's You will grow old too]

An article discusses the case of a 60-year-old man whose flight to Switzerland for assisted suicide was halted by police persuading him to return to his family, raising questions about autonomy, family dynamics, and the social perception of end-of-life decisions in South Korea.

Feb 18 • 20:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: Why the Social Democrats Will Not Propose a New Property Tax

Political analyst Elisabet Svane explains why the Social Democrats have chosen not to propose changes to property tax despite the current system being deemed unfair by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

Feb 18 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: 28-year-old imprisoned for physically and psychologically abusing his 27-year-old wife

A 28-year-old man in Thessaloniki has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for physically and psychologically abusing his 27-year-old wife in front of their two minor children.

Feb 18 • 13:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Afraid that a reverse incentive will lead to an increase in disability beneficiaries

Vilhjálmur Birgisson expresses concerns about a potential reverse incentive causing more people to prefer receiving benefits over returning to work.

Feb 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Boomers vs. Millennials, Real Clash or Political Setup? 'Dividing People is Easier than Changing a System that No Longer Serves the Majority'

The article discusses the generational divide between Baby Boomers and Millennials in Spain, highlighting social issues that define their experiences and perceptions.

Feb 18 • 08:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Has Meta Gone Too Far? New Technology Allows Social Media Updates Even from the Deceased

Meta has received a patent for an AI system that can simulate a user's social media activity even posthumously.

Feb 18 • 07:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Take care, Spain, of your own Spain!

The article discusses growing disillusionment among Spaniards with their political system, primarily criticizing the major political parties for failing to address citizens' needs.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Laura Macaya, social educator and feminist activist: 'Having sex with an idiot is not violence'

Laura Macaya, a social educator and feminist activist from Barcelona, argues for a justice system focused on transformative approaches rather than punishment for gender-based violence.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Juhana Vartiainen on A-studio: The Poor Could Lose All Their Money if They Do Not Take Responsibility for Their Lives

Juhana Vartiainen suggests Finland should adopt a more responsibility-driven welfare system similar to Denmark's to avoid a social trap.

Feb 17 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Politicians as a Threat to Retirement Wealth

The Brazilian pension system is under threat from both criminal organizations and politicians seeking to exploit its wealth for personal gain.

Feb 17 • 20:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

The trophy was kept underfoot, 'nature's system' hit Australia hard after 3 years

Three years after Australia's controversial World Cup victory over India, the team has now been eliminated from the T20 World Cup, igniting discussions on social media about their previous actions during the ODI World Cup.

Feb 17 • 14:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Strong Words from Purra on the Cleaning Industry: 'Simply Crazy'

Finland's Minister of Finance Riikka Purra calls for a more stringent social security system amidst discussions on immigration and the cleaning industry.

Feb 17 • 13:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

IMSS and Consar sign an agreement to protect workers' savings

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the National Commission for the Retirement Savings System (Consar) have signed an agreement aimed at enhancing the oversight of pension plans and preventing fraudulent practices affecting workers' retirement savings.

Feb 17 • 05:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Plenković: Ružić is responsible, serious and will fit well into the Government

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković introduced Alen Ružić as the candidate for the new Minister of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, highlighting his qualifications and experience.

Feb 16 • 11:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Riikka Purra's Initiative: Immigrants in Unpaid Work in Finland

Finnish Minister Riikka Purra proposes a system requiring immigrants to engage in unpaid work tied to social security benefits.

Feb 16 • 07:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The regional financing system barely covers the expenditure on basic services

Spain's regional financing system only provided 99.6% coverage for the essential services expenditure in 2023, with Murcia and Valencia experiencing the lowest levels.

Feb 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Social Security Reform is a matter of fiscal and justice

Brazil's social security system faces significant financial challenges, prompting discussions for new reforms to address the rising deficit.

Feb 16 • 01:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The role of CIEPA in social reintegration: how are minors in conflict with the law addressed?

The article discusses the challenges and measures in Mexico's juvenile justice system in addressing minors involved in crimes, highlighted by a recent case of a teacher's murder reportedly by her underage daughter and son-in-law.

Feb 15 • 07:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Tracked thousands of unemployed – then the Employment Service slammed the brakes

Sweden's Employment Service found 4,000 suspected fraudsters using a new method of tracking IP addresses but has contacted only 208 months later, citing system updates as a reason for the delay.

Feb 15 • 07:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Krzysztof Grabowski for 'Rzeczpospolita': Young People Enter Neonazi Ways of Thinking Because They Do Not See the Whole System

Krzysztof Grabowski discusses the concerning trends among young people towards neo-Nazi ideologies and the broader societal issues contributing to this phenomenon.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Are We Imprisoning Inequality?

The article discusses Brazil's selective prison system that disproportionately affects Black and poor populations, highlighting the systemic violence and socio-economic inequality behind crime.

Feb 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A. Papadopoulos: The main problem of the country is the political system itself

Former Minister Alekos Papadopoulos emphasized the need for institutional renewal of Greece and radical changes to the state's functions at a discussion event organized by the Institute for Social Democracy.

Feb 12 • 10:07 UTC

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