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🇸🇰 Postoj
World

Israel strikes Iran / Defense Minister speaks of preventive strike, explosions shook Tehran

Israel launched a preventive strike against Iran, declaring a state of emergency amid explosions reported in Tehran.

Feb 28 • 07:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Israel's Defense Ministry announces preventive strike on Iran

Israel has declared a state of emergency following a preventive strike it conducted against Iran amid concerns of missile launches targeting the country.

Feb 28 • 07:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Israel launches preemptive strike against Iran, defense minister says

Israel has conducted a preemptive strike against Iran, as announced by Defense Minister Israel Katz, declaring a state of emergency for the entire country.

Feb 28 • 06:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Israel announces it has launched a "preventive attack" against Iran and declares a state of emergency

Israel has launched a preventive attack against Iran, leading to a national state of emergency amid fears of retaliatory strikes.

Feb 28 • 06:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Adab opens competition with 200 vacancies and salaries that can reach R$ 7,400

The Bahia State Agency for Agricultural Defense (Adab) has opened a public competition offering 200 positions with salaries of up to R$ 7,400.

Feb 27 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a state of attention until Monday, flooding caused by a storm in Monte Mor affects 130 families

Flooding caused by a storm in Monte Mor, Brazil, has affected 130 families, with authorities maintaining a state of alert until Monday due to ongoing weather concerns.

Feb 26 • 23:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues orange alert for heavy rains across Piauí until Friday (27); see forecast

An orange alert for heavy rains has been issued for the entire Piauí state in Brazil, warning residents of potential hazards until Friday night.

Feb 26 • 16:40 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Most new jobs in the state

The public sector in Norway saw the highest employment growth in 2025, with a 1.8% increase equating to 5,900 new jobs, predominantly in hospitals and defense.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The State Defense Course is also Introduced in Distance Learning and Non-formal Education

The Latvian government will make the State Defense Course mandatory for all high school students, including those in distance learning and non-formal education, starting September 1, 2024.

Feb 26 • 06:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The European nuclear umbrella is leaky, but perhaps it is not our biggest problem

The article discusses the state of Europe’s nuclear defense, highlighting the nuclear arsenals of France and the UK, and Denmark's potential engagement in European nuclear defense.

Feb 25 • 19:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tõnu Kibena: The Estonian state has not clarified what citizens should do in the first hours of war

The article discusses the lack of clarity from the Estonian government regarding what citizens should do in the early stages of an armed crisis.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Invitation to Indonesian President Prabowo for a State Visit to Korea... scheduling in progress

The South Korean government has officially invited Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for a state visit, with discussions underway regarding the schedule and agenda.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Frankenburg Technologies" attracts 30 million euros to strengthen European missile manufacturing capabilities

Frankenburg Technologies has secured 30 million euros in funding to enhance missile manufacturing in Europe, led by the European venture capital fund 'Plural' and joined by Estonia’s state investment fund 'SmartCap'.

Feb 25 • 07:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The National Security Strategy Approved by the State Defense Council Returns to the Government

Lithuania's updated National Security Strategy emphasizes military readiness against aggression, particularly in light of Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Feb 25 • 03:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Angra dos Reis remains in a maximum alert state after heavy rains in the city

Angra dos Reis is under maximum alert due to heavy rains that have persisted since last Friday, causing various local disturbances and flooding.

Feb 24 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Construction of the National Theatre extension postponed

The Latvian government has postponed the construction deadline for the National Theatre extension in Riga to October 9, 2036, due to geopolitical factors and changes in state funding priorities.

Feb 24 • 11:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Construction of the Addition to the National Theatre of Latvia is Delayed

The construction of the addition to the Latvian National Theatre has been postponed due to geopolitical circumstances and changes in state funding priorities.

Feb 24 • 09:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Two more deaths confirmed as rainfall totals reach 19 fatalities in SP since December

The State Civil Defense of São Paulo has confirmed two additional deaths related to heavy rainfall, bringing the total to 19 fatalities since December.

Feb 23 • 22:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

German Chancellor: Russia, under its current leadership, is in the deepest state of barbarism.

The German Chancellor stated that the war in Ukraine will end only when Russia no longer sees a reason to continue it, emphasizing the defense of Ukrainian sovereignty as a defense of broader European values.

Feb 23 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense sets up crisis cabinet to monitor rains in the coast of SP

The São Paulo Civil Defense established a crisis cabinet to manage the response to severe rains on the state's coastline and dispatched humanitarian aid to the most affected municipalities.

Feb 23 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains on the coast of SP lead Civil Defense to mobilize crisis cabinet

The State Civil Defense of Brazil has activated its crisis cabinet to respond to severe rain impacting the São Paulo coast.

Feb 23 • 02:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Stress and anxiety. More than a third of those called to the State Defense Service are rejected due to health reasons

In Latvia, more than a third of volunteers called to the new State Defense Service face rejection due to health issues, amid an increased military recruitment effort since the spate of conflicts in Ukraine.

Feb 22 • 19:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Military Special Investigation Unit charges former head of the Defense Security Command with directing seizure of the Central Election Commission

The Military Special Investigation Unit has charged several military personnel, including former Defense Security Command chief Jeong Seong-woo, for directing an effort to seize control of the Central Election Commission and the National Assembly during the state of emergency.

Feb 22 • 04:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Severe alert: Civil Defense issues warning about heavy rain in the Campinas region

The Civil Defense of São Paulo state has issued a severe alert for heavy rain in the Campinas region, advising residents to stay in safe places.

Feb 21 • 18:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Angra dos Reis enters a state of attention after heavy rain

Angra dos Reis has been declared in a state of attention due to intense rainfall, with significant accumulation reported in a short period.

Feb 21 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense warns of persistent rain this weekend in the eastern strip of the state of SP

The Civil Defense of São Paulo State warns of significant and persistent rain expected this weekend along the eastern region of the state.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Survey: Czechs Want to Defend the State at All Costs, But Doubt Its Defensibility

A recent survey shows that while a large majority of Czechs believe in defending national sovereignty, more than half doubt the country's ability to defend itself.

Feb 20 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: press conference on the developments at the front lines of the war in Ukraine

A press conference will be held at noon to discuss the state of affairs regarding Russia's aggression in Ukraine, led by Colonel Ants Kiviselg of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center.

Feb 20 • 07:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yong-hyun's faction: 'The judiciary is corrupt' - another contempt of court

Following the 30-year sentence for former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, his legal team openly criticized the court's decision and condemned the judiciary as being in a state of failure.

Feb 20 • 03:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Commentary: The Government Systematically Reduces the State's Ability to Defend Itself Against Enemies

The Czech defense minister's avoidance of meetings with his Ukrainian counterpart reflects a troubling lack of respect and strategic foresight in the context of ongoing conflicts and defense cooperation.

Feb 19 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet and Civil Defense issue alerts for intense rain risk in Vale and region starting this Wednesday (18)

Inmet and the Civil Defense of São Paulo state have issued alerts for intense rainfall risk in 46 cities of the Vale do Paraíba and Bragantina region, starting Wednesday, October 18.

Feb 18 • 15:12 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Russian instructors help overhaul Sahel state’s defense – foreign minister

Burkina Faso's foreign minister highlights the crucial role of Russian instructors in transforming the nation's military capabilities to address militant threats.

Feb 18 • 10:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government will approve a new composition of the State Progress Council

The Lithuanian government is set to refresh the membership of the State Progress Council by including more representatives from civic organizations and experts in defense and education.

Feb 18 • 04:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Belarus Plans to Start Serial Production of a New Weapon

Belarus is set to begin serial production of a new firearm intended for the military and state security structures.

Feb 17 • 19:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Russian State Media: Russia Shot Down 151 Ukrainian Drones During Night Attacks

The Russian Ministry reported that its air defense forces shot down 151 Ukrainian drones during nighttime attacks over Russian territories and the Black and Azov seas, with casualties including one child in Sevastopol.

Feb 17 • 06:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of SP enters attention state for flooding; Civil Defense issues alert

The city of São Paulo is under an alert for flooding due to severe weather conditions, with strong rains expected throughout the area.

Feb 16 • 19:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

World leaders congratulate Lithuania on the Day of Restoration of the State: D. Trump also spoke

World leaders, including Pope Francis and US President Donald Trump, congratulated Lithuania on its State Restoration Day, emphasizing Lithuania's commitment to defense and collaboration on security issues.

Feb 16 • 11:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VNĪ completed six development projects last year with investments totaling 157.5 million euros

Latvia's State Real Estate (VNĪ) completed six development projects last year, investing a total of 157.5 million euros.

Feb 16 • 08:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Future of the EU: Europe does not have to become a state

The European Union aspires to greater autonomy, yet it need not evolve into a fully-fledged state amidst growing geopolitical pressures.

Feb 15 • 18:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rubio praises Stubb – Expert: This is Finland's role in the eyes of the United States

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio commended Finnish President Alexander Stubb for Finland's efforts to increase defense spending among allied nations.

Feb 15 • 16:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The USA is not leaving NATO, Rubio insists. However, he did not rule out troop relocation.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed that the United States is not leaving NATO, although he indicated that troop movements might take place, aligning with the demand for greater European defense responsibility.

Feb 15 • 13:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

EU's top diplomat rejects US-led European 'drowning'

EU's chief diplomat, K. Kallas, asserts that Europe doesn't face civilizational extinction as per U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on massive migration and European defense.

Feb 15 • 09:23 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Political chameleon Rubio comes to Slovakia because it suits Trump's vision of Europe

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Slovakia to meet Prime Minister Robert Fico, focusing on energy issues and the U.S.-Slovak defense agreement.

Feb 15 • 07:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"It is very clear that Russia does not want peace". A conversation with a Moldovan expert

The article discusses the sentiments expressed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding Europe's defense responsibilities in light of the ongoing conflict involving Russia.

Feb 15 • 06:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Finland

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed gratitude to Finland for its active role in highlighting NATO defense spending.

Feb 15 • 06:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Rubio and Zelensky discussed increased cooperation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Munich security conference to discuss security and defense collaboration.

Feb 15 • 01:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"Our destiny, let’s face it together": in Munich, Marco Rubio wants to bring Europe in the wake of America

During a recent speech in Munich, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a collaborative approach to future challenges between the U.S. and Europe, urging European nations to increase their defense spending and address immigration issues.

Feb 14 • 14:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mart Pöör and Riina Palu: About Digital Sovereignty

Mart Pöör and Riina Palu discuss how to ensure a state's tax and defense capabilities in a borderless digital space.

Feb 14 • 06:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

"The theme of the day is widespread destruction." Statesmen in Munich discuss the disintegration of relations and new defense for Europe

State leaders at the Munich Security Conference are discussing the fragility of international relations, likening global politics to a 'wrecking ball' under the influence of American disruption.

Feb 13 • 19:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

State of Defense: How German Companies Prepare for War and Crises

This article discusses how German companies are preparing for potential crises, including war, by developing worst-case scenarios and contingency plans.

Feb 13 • 13:53 UTC

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