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Australia has thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at attacking mosques and state institutions, resulting in the arrest of a 20-year-old Western Australian man.

Angola's state oil company Sonangol is negotiating a $4.8 billion loan with Chinese institutions to fund a new refinery in Lobito, marking a significant shift in their borrowing practices since 2017.

The article discusses the need for substantial constitutional reform in Greece, focusing on key changes in the mechanisms of state and institutions.

The article discusses the evolving debate in Argentina regarding the legitimacy and role of the state, shifting from its inefficiency to questioning its very existence.

The islands of Vormsi and Ruhnu are urging state institutions for prompt action to restore transportation links, currently hindered by the closure of the ice road and a malfunctioning ferry.

State judicial institutions in Brazil allocated over R$ 62.5 billion for salaries in 2024, which accounts for 67% of their total budgets.

A fence surrounding Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda's residence has been partially demolished following a complaint to the authorities regarding its legality and its encroachment on state land.

The State Security Service of Latvia has received requests from several institutions to allow citizens of Russia and Belarus access to critical infrastructure under exceptional circumstances, although no such permissions have been granted thus far.

The US State Department reaffirmed respect for South Korea's judicial independence following comments from a White House official regarding former President Yoon Suk-yeol's life sentence.

A study from North Carolina State University and other institutions indicates that negative prophecies can motivate entrepreneurs to work harder, highlighting the 'underdog effect.'

In response to criticism, Sweden's State Institutions Board plans to increase exit placements for youths from 17 to an additional 30 this year.

The Santa Catarina Court of Justice denied the state government's request to suspend the action regarding the law that prohibits racial quotas in higher education institutions funded by the state.

Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the state to clarify the lack of conditional funding for ultra-Orthodox educational institutions based on their compliance with core curriculum studies.

The High Court of Israel directed the state to explain why funding for ultra-Orthodox educational institutions does not depend on the fulfillment of the core curriculum requirements.

Students from Nasarawa State have expressed gratitude to Governor Abdullahi Sule for enhancing security across educational institutions.

Embraer has opened 45 internship positions throughout the state of São Paulo, targeting students from technical courses or institutions allowing technical internships.

The BRB, a bank owned by the Federal District government in Brazil, is one of the few surviving institutions from a tumultuous financial period characterized by the inefficiencies of state-run banks.

Emmanuel Macron's appointment of Amélie de Montchalin to head the Cour des comptes has sparked criticism and concerns about consolidating power in French institutions ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Latvian State Chancellery has proposed an increase in allowances for technical workers within state and municipal institutions amid planned budget cuts.

State institutions in Iceland have cancelled approximately 2.3 billion ISK in debts belonging to the University of Bifröst.

Valerie Wenberg reflects on her traumatic childhood as one of the Stolen Generations in Australia, where she and her siblings were forcibly taken from their mother, resulting in the deaths of two siblings in state-run institutions.

The US military has withdrawn from the Al Tanf base in northeastern Syria, which is being taken over by Syrian forces, following a US-mediated agreement concerning the integration of Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions.

Slovakia has dropped to 61st in the Corruption Perceptions Index, reflecting weakened state institutions and increased skepticism toward their ability to combat corruption.

Latvia's proposed public procurement reform could significantly decrease transparency by allowing government agencies to spend large sums without public announcements or competitive bidding processes.

A proposed public procurement reform in Latvia could significantly limit transparency by increasing procurement thresholds, allowing large sums of public money to be spent without open tenders.

The Peruvian government announced it will appeal a court ruling that prevents state institutions from regulating the privately owned Chancay port, constructed by the Chinese state shipping company Cosco.

Lagos State plans to establish police desks in hospitals and tertiary institutions to expedite treatment for accident and gunshot victims.

The Lagos State Attorney-General, Mr. Lawal Pedro, highlights that widespread ignorance of justice mechanisms is the primary cause of injustice in the state, rather than a lack of legal institutions.

The founder of the Aviation Museum in Estonia is advocating for government funding due to the unsustainable nature of current project-based financing.

The Sudanese government has confirmed its full return to Khartoum, where state institutions are now operating from amidst efforts for humanitarian coordination and official delegations.

The latest corruption index reveals significant declines in the UK and US, with concerns about democratic institutions eroding due to political donations and state targeting of activists.

The Polish Central Computing Centre plans to develop open-source solutions for public administration to reduce reliance on American monopolistic services like Google and Microsoft.

Juhani Jaeger critiques public sector institutions in Estonia for focusing on fulfilling funding orders rather than creating real societal value.

The Rio de Janeiro State Audit Court (TCE-RJ) has launched an investigation into works carried out in state educational institutions, following a report that revealed significant structural renovations financed through a decentralized payment system that complicates public expenditure oversight.

A private school in the Villa Real neighborhood of CABA has closed, leaving its community seeking placements in other institutions while justice investigates the fate of state subsidies.

Florida legislators are advocating for a bill that would prohibit the term 'West Bank' in educational institutions and state agencies, promoting the use of 'Judea and Samaria' instead.

Saudi Arabia and Turkey jointly rejected the creation of any unlawful or parallel entities outside Sudan's state institutions and emphasized the importance of preventing the influx of illegal foreign weapons.

The Syrian tourism sector eagerly anticipates the completion of the country's tourist geography following a comprehensive agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), aiming to integrate them into state institutions and restore official governance to three provinces.

The article discusses the importance of supreme courts and constitutional courts in a democratic state, reflecting on the distinction between the individuals holding judicial positions and the institutions themselves, while also referencing a recent investigation that led to the liquidation of Banco Master.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has called on state-owned tertiary institutions to uphold a stable academic calendar to enhance educational quality and rebuild public trust in higher education.

The article discusses the current state of Ukraine's economy, emphasizing its importance for international financial institutions and investors.

The rapid engagement of institutions with state data centers is driven by legal obligations, personal accountability of leaders, and the practical need to safeguard information resources in secure infrastructure.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, expressed support for a national dialogue initiative, emphasizing that it should be conducted within the country and overseen by state institutions while adhering to the constitution and maintaining national sovereignty.

Experts suggest that urgent reforms are needed in the National Transit Agency (ANT) to address ongoing corruption, including collaborative actions among state institutions and strengthening previously filed complaints.

Syrian Kurdish forces have declared a curfew in two northeastern cities as they prepare to implement a deal with Damascus that involves integrating Kurdish military and civilian institutions into the Syrian state.

More than twenty state institutions in the Czech Republic, unaware of legal conflicts, signed contracts worth approximately 15 million crowns with Agrofert, linked to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's conflict of interest.

The article discusses the impending crises facing two steadfast institutions of humanity: the priestly state, particularly in the Iranian model, and the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), which has fallen out of favor with farmers and struggles to manage its protests.

Over a period of eight years, from 2018 to 2025, five ministries and their subordinated institutions have spent more than 350 million on severance agreements in Iceland.

A 14-year-old boy with serious mental health issues attacked staff at a diagnostic institution after being denied admission by two hospitals due to lack of space, prompting authorities to seek remedies for the situation.

Protests in Iran continue for a third week amid escalating tensions, as President Donald Trump encourages protesters to take control of state institutions while Iran's air force commander states their forces are prepared for any external threats.