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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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

More are retiring on their own funds โ€“ 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 โ€ข 13:04 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to raise the minimum wage without burdening Social Security and without disrespecting the Constitution

The article discusses the challenges and proposals regarding raising Brazil's minimum wage without exacerbating Social Security finances or violating constitutional laws.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Sari Essayah: New Pension Initiative

Sari Essayah discusses the proposed combination of national pensions and guarantee pensions in Finland.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Will the guarantee pension and national pension be combined soon? Many immigrants' incomes would drop

Finland is considering merging its national pension and guarantee pension systems, which could impact the financial security of numerous immigrants.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Sodra warns these employees: if you do this, both you and your employer will suffer

The Lithuanian social security institution Sodra has highlighted the importance of timely reporting employee registrations to avoid penalties for both employees and employers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:57 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‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment date of Anses: the payment schedule for this Friday, March 20

The National Social Security Administration of Argentina continues its payment schedule for March, disbursing funds to retirees, pensioners, and beneficiaries of social allowances.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ANSES Pensions: Who gets paid this Friday, March 20

This article discusses the payment schedule for ANSES pensions and minimum pensions on March 20 in Argentina.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retirees have the right to an extra exemption from the Income Tax in 2026; see rules and amounts

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil will receive an additional exemption from the Income Tax starting from the month they turn 65, with specific rules and amounts set for 2026.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fraud at INSS: Retirees and pensioners can contest undue discounts until this Friday

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil have until Friday to contest undue discounts linked to fraud at the National Institute of Social Security (INSS).

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Nav is the problem in the wage settlement

The dispute over wage settlements in Norway centers on whether companies or employees should bear the burden when the NAV social security system fails to operate effectively.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:57 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‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Were you fired? How to collect the IESS Unemployment Insurance and how much money you are entitled to

This article explains the process and eligibility requirements for collecting unemployment insurance from Ecuador's Social Security Institute (IESS) after losing a job.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crisis in public transport: preventive measure prevents Ricco from removing bus fleet from Acre

A Brazilian labor court has prevented Ricco Transportes e Turismo from removing its bus fleet from Acre without judicial authorization, amidst concerns over unpaid wages and social security contributions affecting over 450 workers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Pleasant surprise regarding the Social Security deficit, finally lower than expected in 2025

The Social Security deficit for 2025 is now projected at 21.6 billion euros, less than the previously expected 23 billion euros, according to the French Social Security Director.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

We list 10 cheerful reasons why Finland is once again the happiest country in the world

Finland has retained its status as the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according to the UN World Happiness Report.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment Date of Anses: the payment schedule for Thursday, March 19

The Anses agency continues its payment schedule for various social security benefits on Thursday, March 19, including pensions and child allowances.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can a grandmother caring for her grandson count on 800+ and 300+? NSA responded

A Polish grandmother who was granted custody of her granddaughter is facing challenges obtaining child benefits from social security, which claims she does not qualify due to her limited legal status.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government officially appointed Guillermo Arancibia as the new head of Anses

The Argentine government has formally appointed Guillermo Arancibia as the new head of the National Social Security Administration (Anses), replacing Fernando Omar Bearzi.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves project that includes graduate scholarship holders in social security

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a project that includes graduate scholarship holders in the social security system, allowing their training period to count towards retirement.

Mar 18 โ€ข 23:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man declared dead for the second time continues without receiving retirement pension and does odd jobs to survive in Goiรกs

An 81-year-old man in Goiรกs, Brazil, is struggling to survive without his retirement pension after being mistakenly declared dead for the second time in official records.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment calendar of the IPS: when will I receive my retirement in March 2026

The payment calendar for retirees of the Buenos Aires Province's social security system details dates based on the final digits of beneficiaries' IDs for March 2026.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is unacceptable to process the bill on social security after the interest rate hike

The proposal to process a social security bill is receiving criticism due to the recent hike in interest rates.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeong Eun-kyung: 'Basic pension should be reinforced for low-income elderly considering inflation'

South Korea's Minister of Health and Welfare, Jeong Eun-kyung, emphasizes the need to enhance basic pensions for the low-income elderly amid rising prices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment date for Anses: the payment schedule for this Wednesday, March 18

The National Administration of Social Security (Anses) continues its payment schedule for March, including pensions and social benefits for various groups.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ANSES Pensions: Who is receiving payments this Wednesday, March 18

The Argentine social security agency, ANSES, continues its payment schedule for March, distributing minimum pensions and retirements on the 18th.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Controls on pensions abroad begin; hereโ€™s what you need to know: risks, deadlines, and updates

The Italian social security agency INPS is starting comprehensive checks on Italian pensioners living abroad, set to begin on March 20.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ignorance

This article discusses the economic statistics of Mexican workers in the United States, highlighting challenges in comparing income with those registered in Mexico's social security system.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Centrist, Constitutional Democratic Party, and Komeito Parties Agree to Join the National Conference Together

Three political parties in Japan have agreed to participate in the National Conference to discuss food consumption tax reductions and other financial assistance measures.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Increase of Penny Pensions. Women Suffer the Most

The article discusses the alarming rise in extremely low pensions in Poland, particularly affecting women who have often worked in unstable employment.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS starts payment of March benefits; see calendar

The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) in Brazil begins disbursing payments for March benefits starting from Wednesday, March 25.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

After having her request denied by the INSS, Justice grants pension to the daughter of a victim of femicide in RS

A Brazilian court has granted a pension to a 12-year-old girl whose application was initially denied by the National Institute of Social Security following her mother's femicide.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

A Machine of Distrust. ZUS Algorithms, NIK Pressure, and Lack of Data Create a System That Cannot Fix Itself

The article discusses the flaws in the Polish social security system (ZUS), highlighting how pressure on officials leads to unjust treatment of individuals in the midst of personal crises.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The delay in arresting those involved in the INSS fraud

The article discusses the slow progress of investigations by Brazil's Federal Police into a billion-dollar fraud scheme involving the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), highlighting the resultant risks to society and public resources.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Who is Guillermo Arancibia, the new director of Anses: a multifunctional man of Milei and hard-handed with unions

Guillermo Arancibia has been appointed as the new director of Argentina's National Social Security Administration (Anses), succeeding Fernando Bearzi.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The head of Anses resigned and the government adds a new departure

Fernando Bearzi has resigned from his position as head of Anses, making way for Guillermo Arancibia as his replacement amidst governmental restructuring.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Voluntary Retirement from ANSeS: Who Can Do It, How Much Is Paid, and What Are the Conditions

The Argentine government has launched a voluntary retirement plan for employees of the National Social Security Administration (ANSeS) as part of a strategy to reduce public spending.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Deputy Gorete Pereira, target of the Federal Police in operation against frauds in INSS, denies involvement in illicit practice

Federal Deputy Gorete Pereira has denied any involvement in illegal activities following a police operation targeting fraud at Brazil's National Institute of Social Security.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Frauds at INSS: who is the Cearรก lawyer arrested in PF operation linked to federal deputy Gorete Pereira

Cearรก lawyer Cecรญlia Rodrigues Mota was arrested during a federal operation investigating unauthorized pension fraud involving Brazil's social security system.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The payment of the new Kela support is about to start - the director warns that it is far from social security

The upcoming Kela support payment is criticized as a cost-saving measure that disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, especially older unemployed individuals.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Social Security contributions costs grew by 4.5% in 2025, one point more than salaries

In 2025, costs for social security contributions in Spain increased by 4.5%, exceeding the growth rate of salaries, amidst a strong economic growth and record business margins.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Centrist Party Plans to Participate in the National Conference; Three Party Leaders Meeting on the 18th Raises Concerns About Lagging Discussions

The Centrist Reform Union plans to participate in discussions regarding consumption tax cuts on food and refundable tax credits at the National Social Security Conference, amidst fears of being left behind in debates.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SAK's Eloranta calls for reforms to strike laws from the next government

Jarkko Eloranta, chairman of Finland's trade union confederation SAK, calls for significant reforms to labor laws and improved employee protections from the next government.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS queue returns to decrease, and president of the institute talks about reducing to 1.3 million requests this year

The president of Brazil's National Institute of Social Security (INSS) announced a reduction in the waiting queue for benefits, aiming for 1.3 million requests by the end of the year.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deadline to contest unauthorized INSS deductions ends this Friday (20); see how it works

Retirees and pensioners in Brazil have until March 20 to contest unauthorized association deductions from their National Social Security Institute (INSS) benefits.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses when I get paid: the payment schedule for this Monday, March 16

The Argentine social security agency Anses begins its payment schedule for March today, including benefits for retirees, Universal Child Allowance recipients, and those receiving non-contributory pensions.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The complaints about debts and the decline of services in the social security system of the Armed Forces are rising

Complaints are increasing regarding service cutbacks and outstanding debts within the Armed Forces' social security system.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

ANSeS from March 16 to 20: payment schedule, how much to collect, and who can claim

ANSeS is scheduled to pay out pensions and minimum retirement benefits from March 16 to 20, 2023, organized by the last digit of the national identification number (DNI).

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:00 UTC

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