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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After state assistance, Votorantim City Hall abandons plan to close neonatal ICU and opens 6 more beds

The Votorantim City Hall has reversed its decision to close neonatal ICU beds after the state government promised to fund the service.

Feb 27 • 22:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police urge Ondo churches, mosques to suspend night services

The Nigeria Police Force has advised religious leaders in Ondo State to suspend night services amid security threats following a recent kidnapping incident during a church service.

Feb 27 • 15:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The health service is in a terrible state. Will all patients be treated?

Poland's National Health Fund owes eight billion złoty to medical facilities, causing significant operational difficulties and potential treatment limitations for patients.

Feb 27 • 12:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A man and a dog died in a fire last night

A fire in Ogre district, Latvia, resulted in the deaths of a man and a dog, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.

Feb 27 • 07:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Revenue Service has simplified the income declaration form

The State Revenue Service of Latvia has streamlined the 2025 income declaration form, reducing the number of fields and clarifying terminology.

Feb 27 • 06:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara promotes 2,000 civil servants

The Kwara State Government has promoted over 2,000 civil servants following successful examinations and interviews for the 2024 promotion exercise.

Feb 27 • 00:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

State enterprises have taken a direction towards 'platform labor'

Estonian state enterprises are moving towards platform-based labor, shifting from traditional employment contracts to more flexible service contracts.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Created artificial smoke to steal confiscated goods. Behind the scenes of the VID "excise case"

Inspections by Latvia's State Revenue Service (VID) reveal that some officials are manipulating the destruction of confiscated excise goods to embezzle them instead.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara Poly to reopen March 2 after shutdown over NYSC camp row

Kwara State Polytechnic in Nigeria will reopen on March 2, 2026, following a temporary closure due to issues related to the National Youth Service Corps camp.

Feb 26 • 20:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Twelve Unions Sent a Letter to the Prime Minister

Twelve public and state service unions have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, expressing concerns over the low level of social dialogue and ministers' commitment to collective bargaining.

Feb 26 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bill ensuring priority for people with diabetes in queues is approved in Ale-RR

A bill promoting priority service for individuals with diabetes in public and commercial queues has been approved by the state assembly in Roraima, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Security Service initiates criminal prosecution for glorifying Russia's war crimes and inciting hatred

The Latvian State Security Service has proposed criminal charges against an individual for publicly glorifying Russian war crimes and inciting national and ethnic hatred.

Feb 26 • 14:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the step-by-step for digital possession in the Education competition; check the list of those called

The Tocantins government has summoned 130 approved candidates from the Education competition, providing guidance on the mandatory Digital Possession procedure for entry into the state public service.

Feb 26 • 10:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ruslan Shoszyn: From Intelligence Power to Propaganda Tool? Putin Changed the SVR into an Instrument of Disinformation

The article discusses the transformation of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) under Putin's regime, from a respected intelligence agency into a tool for state propaganda and disinformation.

Feb 25 • 19:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Russian historian, North Korea specialist Lankov included in Latvia's "black list" at the request of security service

Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has added historian Aleksei Lankov to its list of undesirable persons based on recommendations from the State Security Service due to concerns over national security.

Feb 25 • 15:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Lankov Included in Latvia's Blacklist at the Request of the VDD

Russian historian and North Korea specialist Andrei Lankov has been placed on Latvia's blacklist of undesirable persons following an initiative from the State Security Service (VDD).

Feb 25 • 14:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Adamawa leads as 616,873 apply for police recruitment

Adamawa State has topped the list with 38,989 applications in the ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force, contributing to a total of 616,873 applicants nationwide, according to the Police Service Commission.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

First responder returning home from duty killed in Russian drone strike on Sumy Oblast

A State Emergency Service officer was killed by a Russian drone strike while returning home from duty in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine.

Feb 25 • 12:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Trump paints rosy picture of US in record-long State of the Union speech

In his record-setting State of the Union address, President Trump portrayed an optimistic vision for America's future while criticizing social service fraud linked to the Somali community in Minnesota.

Feb 25 • 10:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Forest Service Warns: Deep Snow and Thawing Can Cause Deer Mortality

The State Forest Service of Latvia warns that deep snow and thawing conditions can lead to the mortality of deer, particularly in areas with heavy snowfall.

Feb 25 • 09:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

State of the Union

The article discusses various aspects of the economy and social issues facing the country, focusing on the contributions of individuals who dedicate their lives to public service.

Feb 25 • 09:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Two municipalities have not submitted applications for security clearance for executives

Two municipalities in Latvia failed to submit applications for security clearances for their executive directors, according to the State Security Service (VDD).

Feb 25 • 09:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A person has died in a fire in the Krāslava region

A fire in a residential building in Krāslava resulted in the death of an individual, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia (VUGD).

Feb 25 • 08:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Four killed in Russian strike in Zaporizhia region

A Russian airstrike in a village in the Zaporizhia region killed four people when a residential building was destroyed, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.

Feb 25 • 07:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Two municipalities have not submitted applications for state secret clearance for executive directors

Two local governments in Latvia did not apply for state secret clearance for their executive directors amid ongoing evaluations by the State Security Service.

Feb 25 • 07:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

When Trump speaks to Congress, one cabinet member is in a secret location – a grim reason behind it

During President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, one cabinet member, known as the designated survivor, was located in a secret area monitored by the Secret Service as a precaution against possible catastrophes.

Feb 25 • 02:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

DER-RO will have to pay pension and R$ 150,000 for the death of an employee run over in service; understand

The Justice Tribunal of Rondônia upheld a ruling requiring the state's Department of Roads to compensate the family of an employee killed by a steamroller while on duty.

Feb 25 • 00:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

On the Death of Rita Süssmuth: Farewell to a Fighter

Rita Süssmuth, a prominent figure in German politics and the first female Minister for Women, is honored with a state memorial service following her passing.

Feb 24 • 15:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Several people injured in fires in Latvia on Monday

Multiple individuals were injured in various fires across Latvia, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD).

Feb 24 • 07:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Five Injured in Russian Drone Attack on Zaporizhzhia

Five people, including a child, were injured in a Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, as reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 05:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rep. Randy Fine to bring 4-legged guest Sadie to Trump's State of the Union amid backlash over X post

Rep. Randy Fine plans to bring his father's service dog, Sadie, to President Trump’s State of the Union address as a statement against backlash over his controversial social media post about dogs and Muslims.

Feb 23 • 21:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism and AfD: The State as Opponent and Cow

The article discusses the concept of nepotism in the context of the AfD party and critiques how the state is perceived as both an opponent and a source of resources.

Feb 23 • 20:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

VID investigator allegedly illegally acquired a 'Rolex' watch worth 7,000 euros and pawned it

A State Revenue Service investigator in Latvia is under investigation for allegedly illegally acquiring and pawning a Rolex watch worth 7,000 euros.

Feb 23 • 13:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Several institutions have requested exception to allow citizens of aggressor states to access critical infrastructure

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.

Feb 23 • 09:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A person died in a house fire in Daugavpils

A house fire in Daugavpils on February 22 resulted in the death of one individual, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.

Feb 23 • 08:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

State of Emergency in New York – "Stay Home"

A state of emergency has been declared in New York due to a severe snowstorm impacting the northeastern United States, leading to travel bans and thousands of flight cancellations.

Feb 23 • 06:49 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VUGD has received several calls about burning soot in home chimneys

The Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received multiple calls regarding burning soot in residential chimneys over the last day.

Feb 22 • 08:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: After an alert from the IMF, Félix Tshisekedi launches an audit of civil servant salaries

President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC has initiated an audit of civil servant salaries following an IMF warning about the unsustainable wage bill exceeding half of the state's budget.

Feb 22 • 02:18 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The FSB Security Service Considers Telegram a Threat to State Security

The FSB claims that Telegram poses a threat to national security.

Feb 21 • 22:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

If you plan to stroll around the city? Hoy No Circula for Saturday, February 21, for CDMX and Edomex

The article outlines the Hoy No Circula vehicle restrictions for Mexico City and the State of Mexico on February 21, as well as service disruptions on Line 2 of the metro due to renovations.

Feb 20 • 23:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ramagem's wife has been out of work for more than 90 days and will have to justify 45 days of absence

Rebeca Ramagem, a state prosecutor in Brazil, has not worked for 96 days and must explain her prolonged absence.

Feb 20 • 12:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Revenue Service Explains News About Submitting Annual Income Declarations

The State Revenue Service of Latvia has outlined key updates for citizens regarding the submission of their annual income declarations this year.

Feb 20 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

None of the state units of Correios met the delivery deadline targets; Roraima had the worst index at 65%

No state unit of Brazil's postal service Correios managed to meet the delivery deadline targets, with Roraima showing the lowest performance at 65%.

Feb 20 • 10:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Can the State Revenue Service collect data about you without initiating an audit? The Supreme Court ruling will not please tax inspectors

The Supreme Court of Latvia questions the authority of the State Revenue Service (VID) to gather data about individuals without formally starting an audit, in a case involving undeclared income from puppy sales.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

State official escaped a 200,000-euro criminal suspicion by paying 3,000 euros

A former transport agency executive avoided prosecution for allegedly directing a 200,000-euro state contract to companies connected to his alleged mistress by agreeing to pay 3,000 euros to the state.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Political scientist: The security service should explain why state secret clearance was not issued to an official

Political scientist Rozenvalds argues that the Security Service should clarify why state secret clearance was denied to dismissed Rēzekne Mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševičs, warning about the alarming trends in secrecy and public perception.

Feb 19 • 17:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

There will be three new generals in the Ministry of the Interior

The Ministry of the Interior has prepared government decision projects to award the rank of general to two Deputy Chiefs of the State Fire and Rescue Service and one official from the State Police.

Feb 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Reform would hand over the distribution of funds to a new agency instead of the Ministry of Justice

A proposed judicial reform in Estonia aims to shift the allocation of state budget funds for courts from the Ministry of Justice to a new service, which has raised concerns about judicial independence.

Feb 19 • 13:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

You have made public service worthwhile, Osinbajo tells Otti

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo praises Abia State Governor Alex Otti for his impactful leadership and social welfare reforms during a birthday visit.

Feb 19 • 10:52 UTC

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