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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Security PEC: special committee and plenary vote on the text this Wednesday; see what the proposal states

A special committee in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is set to vote on a Public Security Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) that aims to reformulate the approach to organized crime and increase federal involvement in public security.

Mar 4 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Request to Delay Trial of Key Witness Yoon Seok-yeol Before Itaewon Special Committee Hearings

The Itaewon Special Committee has requested a trial postponement for key witness Yoon Seok-yeol, due to his reasons for not attending upcoming hearings linked to the Itaewon tragedy investigation.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Commission decides to archive complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi (PT) in Natal City Hall

The special committee of the Natal City Hall has decided to archive a complaint against councilor Brisa Bracchi concerning alleged misuse of public funds for a political event.

Feb 27 • 12:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Seok-yeol Notifies Non-Attendance at Itaewon Disaster Special Investigation Committee Hearing Due to 'Trial Response' Reasons.

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol has notified the Special Investigation Committee regarding the Itaewon disaster that he will not attend the hearing scheduled for next month, citing the need to focus on his trial.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Economic Justice Action Citizen Alliance Calls for Full Review of 99 Toxic Provisions in Administrative Integration Special Law

The Economic Justice Action Citizen Alliance urges a full review of 99 toxic provisions in three special administrative integration bills that passed the National Assembly's Administrative Safety Committee.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the ‘Anti-Cheonggye’ faction a countermeasure against the ‘Government’s Manipulative Prosecution’? The Democratic Party decides to establish a ‘Special Committee on the Manipulative Prosecution of the Yoon Government’

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to establish a special committee to investigate manipulative prosecution cases linked to the Yoon administration, possibly as a response to factional dynamics within the party.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Who Opposed It? Reveal the Names”... Clash Among Legislators and Leadership Over Suspension of Consolidation Plan

The proposal to establish a special administrative city in Jeonnam and Gwangju passed the National Assembly's Legislative Judiciary Committee, while consolidation proposals for Chungnam-Daejeon and Daegu-Gyeongbuk were suspended due to opposition from the ruling party.

Feb 24 • 13:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Passage of Integrated Law for Jeonnam and Gwangju through the Legislative Judiciary Committee... Presentation of the 3rd Commercial Code Amendment Proposal at the General Assembly

The integrated special law for Jeonnam and Gwangju passed through the Legislative Judiciary Committee, while other integration laws faced delays due to insufficient public consensus.

Feb 24 • 11:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Judicial Three Laws’ thwarting the special law on US investment... Both the Democratic and People’s Power parties blame each other for the failed special committee

The Korean National Assembly's planned meeting on a special law for US investments was disrupted as the ruling and opposition parties blamed each other for delays in legislative proceedings.

Feb 24 • 08:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Slow Progress on the Special Law for US Investment... Second Committee Meeting Ends 'Empty'

The South Korean National Assembly's special committee on US investment made little progress, resulting in no legislative action during their second full meeting.

Feb 24 • 07:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Special Committee to Investigate Anti-Semitism and the Events Leading to the Attack on the Light Festival

Iceland is forming a special committee aimed at investigating anti-Semitism and the circumstances surrounding a recent attack during a light festival.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Special committee to investigate anti-Semitism and the lead-up to the attack on the light festival

A special committee has been established to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism and the recent attack on a light festival in Iceland.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Special committee aimed at investigating anti-Semitism and the lead-up to the attack on the light festival

Iceland plans to establish a special committee to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism and the context surrounding a recent attack on a festival.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Jeonnam and Gwangju Administrative Integration Law Passes Legal Affairs Committee... Chungnam and Daejeon, Daegu and Gyeongbuk Put on Hold

A special law for the establishment of an integrated metropolitan city between Jeonnam and Gwangju was passed by the National Assembly's Legal Affairs Committee.

Feb 24 • 03:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Three Administrative Integration Laws’ Presented at Legislative Judiciary Committee Meeting... Chungnam and Daejeon Can’t Narrow Differences

The Democratic Party has introduced three special laws for the establishment of integrated metropolitan cities in South Korea, but the opposition party continues to oppose the proposal for Chungnam and Daejeon.

Feb 23 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIVE: The Riigikogu has summoned Brussels officials regarding Rail Baltic

The Riigikogu is holding a special committee meeting to discuss the Rail Baltic project, prompted by rising costs and unresolved risks associated with the railway's development.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

A special committee to promote a law preventing the Supreme Court from disqualifying ministers and aimed at protecting Ben Gvir's tenure approved

The Knesset committee approved the establishment of a special committee to promote a controversial law that would prevent judicial review of ministerial appointments, specifically aimed at safeguarding the tenure of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Approval of a Special Committee to Promote a Law Preventing the Supreme Court from Disqualifying Ministers and Aimed at Protecting Ben Gvir's Tenure

The Knesset committee approved the establishment of a special committee to advance legislation that restricts the Supreme Court's ability to review ministerial appointments, specifically aimed at protecting National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from removal.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:15: the special commission discusses funding for Rail Baltic

The special committee for state budget control is set to discuss the funding for Rail Baltic, with a live stream of the session available.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

“Let’s not call it euthanasia.” Terminal treatment will be ordered by a special committee

Czech Senator Věra Procházková advocates for legislation that allows for terminal pain relief involving life-shortening medications, while distancing the concept from euthanasia.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rosas de Ouro dismisses Carnival committee after being relegated

After being relegated from the Special Group of São Paulo's Carnival, Rosas de Ouro announced the dismissal of its entire committee responsible for the parade.

Feb 22 • 20:10 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The coalition is re-promoting a law to prevent the Supreme Court from disqualifying ministers

The Israeli Knesset committee is set to re-establish a special committee to advance a bill that would prevent judicial review of ministerial appointments, aimed at securing positions for controversial ministers.

Feb 22 • 19:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta promises debate on zero fare in package to recover popularity and get closer to Lula

Hugo Motta, President of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, has promised to establish a special committee to discuss zero fare in public transport as part of a strategy to enhance his image and gain popularity ahead of elections.

Feb 21 • 23:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

While Trump is showing threats, Iran has been chosen for this major position in the UN

Iran has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the United Nations Special Committee on the Charter amidst threats from US President Donald Trump.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Investigation Begins Against Syed Abbas, Who Came into Discussion in KGMU Love Jihad Case, Committee Formed

The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a committee to investigate Syed Abbas, a former officer on special duty at King George's Medical University, regarding allegations related to the Love Jihad case.

Feb 19 • 16:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takes "Takaichi Color" into Special Diet, Appoints Close Aide Furuya as Head of House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee

The Japanese Prime Minister is gearing up for a special Diet session with key appointments that could influence constitutional discussions and budget deliberations amidst political tensions.

Feb 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Special invitations granted to athletes from aggressor countries for the Paralympics; changes in the Latvian team composition

The International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow athletes from aggressor countries to compete with special invitations has led to a reduction in the number of Latvian participants at the upcoming Paralympics.

Feb 17 • 16:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:15: The Riigikogu Anti-Corruption Special Committee on the Electricity Market

The Riigikogu's Anti-Corruption Special Committee is convening to discuss the establishment of electricity market rules and measures to mitigate manipulation risks.

Feb 16 • 08:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:15: The Riigikogu Special Committee Discusses Developments in the Electricity Market

A Riigikogu special committee in Estonia is holding a public meeting to discuss recent developments in the electricity market and their implications for the state budget.

Feb 16 • 08:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Former Opposition... Democratic Party in Turmoil Over Lee Seong-yoon's Appointment as Chair of Special Committee on Fabricated Prosecution Cases

The Democratic Party of Korea has faced internal turmoil after appointing Lee Seong-yoon as the head of a special committee addressing fabricated prosecution cases, amid objections from party members.

Feb 13 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ports Framework Stalls in Congress and Committee Still Has No Date to Resume Debates

The Special Committee of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies is yet to set a date to resume public hearings on the Ports Framework bill, which has already seen progress but requires further adjustments before voting.

Feb 13 • 08:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Administrative Integration Special Bill Passes the National Assembly’s Administrative Safety Committee... Daegu and Gyeongbuk 'Welcome' While Daejeon and Chungnam 'Oppose'

The Administrative Integration Special Bill has passed through the National Assembly’s Administrative Safety Committee, receiving positive reactions from Daegu and Gyeongbuk, but facing strong opposition from Daejeon and Chungnam.

Feb 13 • 06:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeonnam and Gwangju express overall satisfaction with the passing of the special law in the Administrative Safety Committee

Jeonnam and Gwangju are generally satisfied with the passing of a special law aimed at integrating the two regions, as modified by the National Assembly's Administrative Safety Committee.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Special Law for Administrative Integration of Three Regions Passed in Standing Committee... Expected to be Processed in the Plenary Session by the End of This Month

A special law for the administrative integration of Daegu-Gyeongbuk, Jeonnam-Gwangju, and Chungnam-Cheongju regions was passed in South Korea's National Assembly Standing Committee and is expected to be processed by the end of the month.

Feb 12 • 15:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Administrative Safety Committee's Bill Division Passes Three Special Laws... Opposition Party's Absence

The National Assembly's Administrative Safety Committee has approved three special laws for administrative integration in specific regions despite the opposition party's absence from the vote, citing political motives.

Feb 12 • 09:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The absence of the People Power Party leads to the disruption of the special committee on US investment

The leader of the People Power Party, Jang Dong-hyeok, abruptly did not attend a lunch meeting with President Lee Jae-myung and party leaders, disrupting legislative agreements and reflecting internal party tensions.

Feb 12 • 09:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia approved the establishment of the special tribunal administration committee

The Estonian parliament has officially endorsed a partial agreement to create an administrative committee for a special tribunal addressing aggression crimes committed against Ukraine.

Feb 11 • 14:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Itaewon Special Investigation Committee Chooses Yoon Seok-yeol and Lee Sang-min as Witnesses for Hearing

The Itaewon Special Investigation Committee has decided to summon former President Yoon Seok-yeol and former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min as witnesses for a hearing on the Itaewon disaster.

Feb 11 • 07:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

EU, the 'Salis line' on housing does not pass

The European Parliament's special committee on the housing crisis adopted its final recommendations, addressing public housing and short-term rental regulations among other issues, but Italy's stance on owner protections faced challenges.

Feb 10 • 12:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Establishment of 'US Investment Implementation Committee' Before Passage of US Investment Special Law... Attempt to Block Tariff Increases

The South Korean government is creating a committee to review investment projects in the US before the passage of a special law aimed at managing strategic investments to prevent potential tariff increases on South Korean goods.

Feb 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The White House views the National Assembly's establishment of a special committee on investment in the U.S. as a 'positive development'

The White House has characterized the South Korean National Assembly's establishment of a special committee aimed at processing the U.S. investment special law as a positive advancement.

Feb 10 • 06:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motta sends PEC that ends the 6x1 schedule to the CCJ and says that, later, the text will be debated in a special committee

President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, has announced the submission of a constitutional amendment to abolish the 6x1 work schedule for the Commission of Constitution and Justice, with plans for further debate in a special committee.

Feb 9 • 15:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] This time, 'Non-Tariff Barriers': The Unending Trade Pressure from the U.S.

South Korea's National Assembly has established a special committee to review a law addressing U.S. investment, responding to President Trump's pressure on tariffs.

Feb 9 • 09:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Assembly forms special committee to process the 'Special Law for US Investment'... Agreement by March 9

South Korea's National Assembly has established a special committee to discuss the 'Special Law for US Investment' in response to US-Korea tariff negotiations, with a deadline for bipartisan agreement set for March 9.

Feb 9 • 06:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Falling Gas Storage Levels: Minister of Economy Reiche Should Come to Committee

Germany's gas storage levels have dropped below 30%, prompting the Green Party to demand a special session of the Bundestag's Committee on Economics and Energy featuring Minister Katherina Reiche.

Feb 8 • 10:06 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Gas storage at a low level – Greens criticize Minister Reiche

The Greens are calling for a special session of the Bundestag Committee for Economic and Energy Affairs due to low levels in German gas storage, criticizing Minister Katharina Reiche.

Feb 8 • 07:29 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Eva Joly wants a special oversight committee for the wealthy and powerful class

Eva Joly advocates for the establishment of a committee to oversee the actions of the wealthy and powerful in Iceland.

Feb 7 • 22:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Pension Special Committee After 5 Months... Advisory Committee's Income Security and Financial Stability Debate Leads to Stalemate

Despite reconvening after five months, discussions on national pension reform remained stalled due to conflicting views on income security and financial stability among committee members.

Feb 5 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yeo Han-gu: The formation of a special committee by the ruling and opposition parties will help with tariff issues

Yeo Han-gu, head of the Trade Negotiation Headquarters, stated that the formation of a special committee by the ruling and opposition parties to process the U.S. investment special law within a month will help prevent tariff increases from the U.S.

Feb 5 • 02:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Sweden requests special permission for skiing star to participate in the Olympics

Sweden's ski star Linn Svahn is seeking special permission from the International Olympic Committee to skip press conferences at the Olympics due to mild cognitive fatigue resulting from a concussion last year.

Feb 4 • 20:03 UTC

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