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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Firm launches Mowe office, boosts economy

TMR Global Resources Nigeria Ltd has opened a new office in Mowe, Ogun State, with the aim of enhancing the local economy through services and job creation.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara reiterates commitment to quality health services

The Kwara State Government has expressed its commitment to enhancing reproductive healthcare through partnerships with stakeholders.

Feb 27 • 00:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS hands over missing Jigawa teenager to state govt

The Department of State Services has released Walida Ibrahim, a missing teenager from Jigawa State, to the state government following an investigation into her disappearance.

Feb 26 • 21:37 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SC Trade Federation says the end of the 6x1 schedule will eliminate 27 thousand jobs in the state

The Federation of Commerce of Santa Catarina warns that abolishing the 6x1 work schedule could lead to the loss of 27,000 formal jobs in the state's commerce, services, and tourism sectors.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS witness testifies in EFCC chairman’s defamation case

A witness from the Department of State Services testified in a defamation case against the chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission regarding alleged false claims made on social media.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginiene - makeup at the expense of the state: it has been revealed how much was spent

Lithuania's Government Office confirmed that 280 euros were spent for makeup services for Prime Minister I. Ruginiene for official events.

Feb 26 • 07:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The makeup of Inga Ruginienė - paid for by state funds, but this is not a new practice

The article discusses the recent procurement of makeup services for high-ranking state officials in Lithuania, emphasizing public scrutiny over the use of taxpayers' money.

Feb 26 • 04:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS arrests sixth Owo church attack suspect after four-year manhunt

The Nigerian Department of State Services has captured the sixth suspect in the 2022 St. Francis Catholic Church attack, following a lengthy investigation.

Feb 26 • 00:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS arrests sixth suspect in 2022 Owo church massacre

The Nigerian Department of State Services has apprehended a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church massacre, as part of a broader investigation into terrorist activities in the country.

Feb 25 • 11:43 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS holds a drive to advance scheduled consultations in 4 cities in MS

The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) will conduct a drive this weekend in four cities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul to expedite previously scheduled medical assessments.

Feb 24 • 14:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Disrupted operation of state and municipal institution websites

Many state and municipal institution websites in Latvia experienced disruptions on February 24, 2023, attributed to issues with the data transmission network operated by LVRTC.

Feb 24 • 11:12 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

New York paralyzed by a historic snowstorm

A historic snowstorm has left New York City in a state of paralysis, disrupting daily life and transportation.

Feb 23 • 17:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Snowstorm in New York: what the circulation ban means and what will happen in the coming hours

New York City has declared a state of emergency and imposed a circulation ban due to a snowstorm, restricting non-essential vehicle movement to facilitate emergency services.

Feb 23 • 15:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Patients Were Transported Almost 38 Thousand Times with State Funds Over the Year

Lithuanian patients utilized state-funded transport services nearly 38,000 times in the past year, predominantly for specialized outpatient care and hospital returns.

Feb 23 • 07:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

This year there were about 60 complaints regarding foreigners providing services in a non-state language

Complaints about foreigners not speaking Lithuanian while providing services have increased, with many focusing on areas such as courier, transportation, and personal care services.

Feb 23 • 06:21 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Services: It is fortunate that the wildfires did not harm water sources

Reports state that wildfires have fortunately not affected water sources in the region.

Feb 23 • 02:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Aiyedatiwa’s aide defends Ondo tricycle ambulance amid backlash

A senior aide to the Ondo State Governor has defended the introduction of tricycle ambulances amid social media criticism, emphasizing their role in improving emergency healthcare access in rural areas.

Feb 22 • 15:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti adopts digital solutions to improve maternal health, reach remote patients

The Ekiti State Government is implementing digital solutions to enhance maternal health care, allowing access to medical support through phone and messaging services.

Feb 22 • 12:31 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The state cut supported vacations for families with disabilities – joy and sorrow surfaced during the last vacation in Vuokatti

The Finnish government has eliminated subsidized vacations for families with disabilities, which has a significant impact on their daily lives, as evidenced by the final vacation hosted in Vuokatti.

Feb 22 • 06:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ISM Director: Education, State Resilience, and Self-Awareness are Essential for Lithuania's Growth

D. Misiūnas emphasizes the need for a robust education system and regional development to unlock Lithuania's potential.

Feb 21 • 21:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Pay attention: From February 26, the login process for state e-services will be updated

On February 26, Estonia will implement a new secure login method, Smart-ID+, for its state e-services to reduce fraud risks and simplify usage.

Feb 21 • 11:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The state has stopped funding corrective services

The Czech government has halted funding for corrective services, impacting numerous support programs.

Feb 21 • 09:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

After Criticism: More Exit Places for Youth

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

Feb 21 • 08:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Šutaj Eštok rents an expensive client center in Dunajská Streda, leaving a state building half-empty

Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok has opened a new client center in a rented private building in Dunajská Streda, despite the state owning a nearby building that is underutilized.

Feb 20 • 14:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

State Road 2069 near Gilching: Driver seriously injured in accident

A serious accident on State Road 2069 near Gilching left three individuals injured, one of them severely, when a car collided with a sales truck.

Feb 20 • 13:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Regional shires facing financial cut with forestry rate change

Seven regional shires in Western Australia are confronting a $325,000 revenue cut after rate payments from forestry plantations are redirected from local councils to the State Treasury.

Feb 20 • 05:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

State-provided e-services for entrepreneurs will be available in one place - 'business.gov.lv'

Latvia's new 'business.gov.lv' platform aims to centralize state-provided e-services for businesses, marking the first step towards a unified digital contact point for entrepreneurs.

Feb 19 • 06:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Reuters: The United States is planning an online service through which Europeans could access banned material

The U.S. State Department is developing an online platform that would allow people in Europe and elsewhere to view content banned by their governments, according to Reuters.

Feb 19 • 01:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Russia Facilitates Internet and Mobile Phone Shutdowns for the FSB

The Russian State Duma has passed a law enabling the FSB to more easily cut communication services across the country without justification.

Feb 18 • 21:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Fire near Tehran" reported by Iranian media (video)

A fire broke out in the Pardis area near Tehran, with Iranian state media reporting smoke rising from the site and firefighters responding to the incident.

Feb 18 • 15:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The future of oncological operations, which is the only chance for many to preserve their organs – will be decided this spring in the pilot project

A proposal to include a new type of oncology surgery in the list of state-funded services has been prepared as part of a pilot project in Latvia.

Feb 18 • 12:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Created mobile application 'My VID'

The Latvian State Revenue Service has launched a mobile application named 'My VID' to streamline access to popular tax services and simplify tax declaration processes for users.

Feb 18 • 09:14 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian state postal service suspends operations in Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

Ukrainian postal service Ukrposhta has suspended its operations in Orikhiv and Preobrazhenka due to worsening security conditions.

Feb 18 • 07:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pinheiral declares state of water emergency

The city of Pinheiral in Brazil has declared a state of water emergency due to ongoing supply shortages affecting multiple neighborhoods.

Feb 17 • 19:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: This data breach should not have happened in Finland – 'What is happening in this country?'

An extensive data breach affecting Finland's state IT services has raised significant concerns about cybersecurity and data protection.

Feb 17 • 18:47 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

State Duma Passes Bill Giving FSB Authority to Shut Down Internet and Mobile Services

The Russian State Duma approved a bill granting the FSB the power to demand the shutdown of internet and mobile services in the country.

Feb 17 • 15:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Starting from July, the state will compensate for the pharmacist service fee for the cheapest prescription medications

Starting from July, the Latvian state will provide compensation for pharmacist service fees for certain prescription medications to increase accessibility for vulnerable populations.

Feb 17 • 11:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ministry: Establishing a State-Funded 24-Hour Emergency Veterinary Assistance System is Not Feasible

Latvian Ministry of Agriculture states that a state-funded 24-hour emergency veterinary assistance system is financially unfeasible due to current budget constraints.

Feb 17 • 05:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Hoodlums attack Oyo firefighters at fire scene

Oyo State firefighters were attacked by looters while responding to a fire incident in Ibadan, resulting in an injury to one officer.

Feb 16 • 21:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The state has established remote service points in three cities – only 50 customers visited over six months

The Finnish government is closing remote service points in Imatra, Porvoo, and Nurmes after only 50 visitors used the service in six months.

Feb 16 • 19:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Accident involving nine cars near Ķekava: rescue operations were particularly complicated

A serious accident involving nine cars occurred on the Ķekava bypass, prompting an intricate rescue operation and the initiation of an administrative violation process by the state police.

Feb 16 • 18:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Train Derailment on the Malmbana: ‘Highlights Vulnerability’

Train services are halted after two freight cars derailed on the Malmbana railway line, prompting renewed concerns about the state of the railway infrastructure.

Feb 16 • 17:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Were ministerial data taken in the massive data breach? This is how the State Council's office responds

A major data breach in the Finnish government has potentially compromised the personal data of about 50,000 users of state ICT services, with implications for all ministries.

Feb 16 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See what opens and closes in Santarém during Carnival

During the Carnival days of February 16 and 17, 2023, various government offices, businesses, and services in Santarém, Brazil, will have altered operating hours due to a point facultativo declared by the state government.

Feb 16 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Twelve People Injured in Traffic Accidents in Latvia on Sunday

On Sunday, Latvia recorded 106 traffic accidents resulting in 12 injuries, according to the State Police.

Feb 16 • 08:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Gaurav Gogoi say about education and health in Assam?

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi criticized the education and health services in Assam, stating that the state ranks among the lowest in these areas, which adversely affects the overall development of children.

Feb 16 • 05:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The sinking of Cuba: 'We are an altar of sacrifices'

The article discusses the deteriorating state of public services in Cuba, particularly healthcare, in the face of increased pressure from the Trump administration and a loss of hope among the population.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC

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