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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Transition in Madagascar: Civil Society and Gen Z Reserved on the "Refoundation Program"

In Madagascar, civil society and Gen Z express reservations about the government's 'Refoundation Program' aimed at addressing future governance and electoral challenges.

Mar 2 • 13:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The transition must be accompanied, to avoid mistakes like in Iraq and Libya. And the EU must speak with one voice

Italy's Deputy Secretary Matteo Perego di Cremnago discusses the government's response to the attack on Iran, asserting that the focus is on national security and closely coordinating with international partners.

Mar 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: Bavaria Will No Longer Promote Climate-Friendly Wooden Buildings

The Bavarian government has decided to end its funding program for climate-friendly wooden construction by 2026 as part of a shift to focus more on affordable housing programs.

Mar 2 • 09:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Nikos Androulakis on TikTok: What has actually changed in the energy sector?

Nikos Androulakis, the President of the Greek Party Pasok, criticizes the government's energy policy in a TikTok video, arguing that it has not led to a fair green transition.

Mar 2 • 08:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The government provides heating cost support for 10,000 households transitioning from briquettes to gas boilers

The South Korean government will support heating costs for 10,000 households transitioning from coal briquettes to gas boilers as part of an energy efficiency initiative.

Mar 2 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian government rules out a smooth transition in Iran as in Venezuela

The Brazilian government believes that the scenario for potential regime change in Iran mirrors Iraq more than Venezuela.

Mar 1 • 20:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Iranian security official says Khamenei's transition process will begin on Sunday

A senior Iranian security official announced that a transitional governing council will be formed soon to take charge until a new leader is elected.

Mar 1 • 06:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cúneo Libarona prepares his resignation and there are several candidates to succeed him in the most significant Cabinet change

Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona is preparing to resign from the government amid internal cabinet disputes, marking a critical transition in Argentine politics.

Feb 28 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Transition rule smells like trickery

A recent agreement among Brazil's powers aims to improve behavior but raises skepticism due to a history of unfulfilled expectations and ongoing budgetary abuses.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum limits oil production in favor of energy transition: How many barrels per day will be produced?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her government will limit oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day to promote a transition towards renewable energy sources.

Feb 27 • 13:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Macri opened a voluntary retirement plan and advances with state reform in CABA

Jorge Macri's government in Buenos Aires has initiated a voluntary retirement plan as part of a broader state reform strategy to transition public employees to more technological roles.

Feb 27 • 12:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Challenges of the Economic Transition

Argentina faces significant economic challenges as it transitions from a dysfunctional model to a reformed one under the new government.

Feb 25 • 22:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The president of the Chamber of Commerce defended the Government and warned: "Some of us will be left behind, but it is the price to pay for a normal Argentina"

Mario Grinman, the president of the Argentine Chamber of Commerce, defended the government's economic approach while acknowledging the hardships ahead and stating that some will face difficulties in the transition to a stable Argentina.

Feb 25 • 12:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

General Francis L. Donovan, head of Southern Command: The United States supports the interim government of Venezuela in the transition to a new era

General Francis L. Donovan emphasized US support for Venezuela's interim government during his visit, amid the anti-imperialist rhetoric of the chavista regime.

Feb 25 • 01:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Panama takes control of two ports previously managed by a company connected to China – Transition period with operation by Maersk and MSC

The Panamanian government has taken control of two ports at the entrances of the Panama Canal, canceling concessions held by a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, and temporarily transferring operations to major shipping companies A.P. Moller-Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping.

Feb 24 • 05:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is a formal school uniform really necessary...? Ministry of Education considers transition to everyday clothing

The South Korean Ministry of Education plans to investigate school uniform costs and discuss simplifying uniform categories in response to high prices and the burden on parents.

Feb 20 • 11:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Special needs support eligibility to be reviewed at start of secondary school in England

In England, children with special needs will undergo a review of their eligibility for support as they transition to secondary school, following a government plan to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system.

Feb 19 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Pupils with special educational needs to have support reviewed when they join secondary school

The UK government is set to reform support for pupils with special educational needs as they transition to secondary school, aiming to reduce reliance on Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Feb 19 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Small and Medium Enterprises: 20 million euros for strengthening in continental areas of Fair Development Transition

The Greek government is launching a 20 million euro initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises in specific regions undergoing an energy transition.

Feb 17 • 09:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP government invests R$ 35 million in climate emergency fund

The São Paulo government's investment agency, Desenvolve SP, has committed R$ 35 million to the Climate Fund I, focused on climate emergencies.

Feb 16 • 17:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Taxes and energy transition accelerate the decline of oil and gas in Britain

The UK's oil and gas production has significantly decreased over the past 25 years, with a forecasted drop to 150,000 barrels per day by 2050, largely due to increased taxation and a government push towards a transition away from hydrocarbons.

Feb 16 • 16:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy transition: Planegg relies on geothermal energy from Pullach

Planegg is set to partner with Pullach for geothermal energy development, with a budget of twelve million euros allocated for the project.

Feb 15 • 12:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Expenditures for the power grid: Why the energy transition has suddenly become so expensive

Germany's energy transition costs have surged significantly since 2018, attributed to increased expenditures on power plants and networks, with the government frequently stepping in to support these rising costs.

Feb 14 • 16:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A company can be established through mCitizen. Paper applications will become outdated.

The article discusses the transition to digital applications for company registration in Poland, allowing for more streamlined and efficient processes.

Feb 13 • 11:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

From a Belgian Castle, Government Leaders Challenge the Cornerstone of Europe's Green Transition

EU leaders are considering reducing ambition levels in the EU's emissions trading system, seen as crucial for achieving climate goals, to support economically struggling industries.

Feb 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Are you in a private job... Want a government job? You can find a job here

Many people think that finding a government job after the age of 30 is challenging, but various important recruitments have upper age limits beyond 30.

Feb 12 • 06:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The events in Shabwa, Yemen: 9 questions about the course, timing, and implications

Recent violent clashes in Shabwa governorate, Yemen, between armed groups and government forces have raised concerns regarding the implications and timing of these developments.

Feb 11 • 15:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Narrow Transition Tightens the Noose to Close 29 'Ghost' Electricity Suppliers

Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition is initiating the disqualification of 29 inactive electricity suppliers from the market.

Feb 11 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The State Joins the Capital of a Lithium Mine in France

The French government has invested €50 million in Imerys' lithium mining project in Allier, aiming for energy independence and enhancing its position in the global lithium market.

Feb 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

States must lead Nigeria’s digital health transition

Nigeria is making strides toward a structured digital health system with the federal government's initiatives and early state-level implementations.

Feb 11 • 01:11 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Burkina Faso: The Transition Parliament Approves the Dissolution of Political Parties

Burkina Faso's transition parliament has officially dissolved all political parties amid an effort to reorganize national political life.

Feb 10 • 04:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Climate Minister Accepting ‘Yoon Suk-yeol Nuclear Power Plan’ Says Government Won't Change Direction Just Because of Change in Administration

Korean Climate Minister Kim Sung-hwan stated that the government will evaluate the inclusion of new nuclear power construction in the upcoming 12th electricity supply basic plan, despite acknowledging the inadequacies in the public discussion for the previous plan.

Feb 10 • 02:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Chavista regime released 18 political prisoners, including a collaborator of María Corina Machado

The Venezuelan government has released 18 political prisoners, including Juan Pablo Guanipa, amidst a complex political transition.

Feb 9 • 00:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Hasakah: Raising the Syrian flag over the governorate building and appointing a candidate from SDF as governor

The Syrian government has officially appointed Nour al-Din Issa, a candidate from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as the governor of Hasakah, marking a significant political maneuver in the region.

Feb 7 • 11:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo to buy 60,000 laptops for WAEC CBT transition

The Oyo State Government is set to purchase 60,000 laptops to facilitate the transition to Computer-Based Tests for the West African Examinations Council.

Feb 6 • 11:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Local content: political slogan or tangible process? This is how banks see it

The article discusses the Polish government's priority of increasing local content in investments and features an interview with the vice president of PKO BP on the bank's perspective regarding financing the energy transition.

Feb 5 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rodrigo Chaves wants to be a minister in Laura Fernández's government in Costa Rica

Rodrigo Chaves expresses his desire to serve as a minister in Laura Fernández's government in Costa Rica, facilitating a smooth transition as Fernández is appointed Minister of the Presidency.

Feb 4 • 23:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Breakup

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted the current state of international relations as a 'breakup' rather than a mere transition, a sentiment echoed at the recent Davos meeting, although it contrasts with the actions of Mexico's government under Claudia Sheinbaum.

Feb 4 • 07:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Kierkegaard's voice broke as she explained her farewell to Danish politics

Mette Kierkegaard announced her departure from Danish politics, appearing emotional during the transition of ministerial responsibilities.

Feb 4 • 05:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The urgencies of the new Minister of Justice

The appointment of the third Minister of Justice and Public Security in over three years highlights a critical transition as Brazil approaches an election year, emphasizing public safety as the primary concern.

Feb 4 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Dutch-German Transaction: Tennet's Way Out

The German government is acquiring a minority stake in Tennet's German operations, marking a strategic exit from a prolonged search for new owners following its initial plan for a complete takeover.

Feb 3 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Washington presses Venezuela interim leader on post-Maduro 'transition'

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez is working to stabilize her government by appointing ministers and discussing a transition plan with US envoy Laura Dogu.

Feb 3 • 03:36 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Machado says she is willing to meet with Delcy Rodríguez to talk about transition

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado expressed her readiness to meet with Delcy Rodríguez to discuss the political transition in Venezuela, emphasizing the government's unpreparedness to accept the inevitability of change.

Feb 3 • 00:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Analysts: The Damascus and SDF Agreement Advances But Remains Under Test

The agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) represents a historic transition for the Syrian Kurds, but its success hinges on the commitment of both parties.

Feb 2 • 16:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Yemeni Parliament: From Division Challenges to Hope for Returning to the Legislative and Oversight Path

The Yemeni Parliament is seen as pivotal amid ongoing political transformations, indicating a potential return to legislative and oversight roles despite divisions between those in Houthi-controlled Sana'a and the majority supporting the legitimate government.

Jan 15 • 07:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: Third Day with Dragged Handbrake

Taxi drivers continue their strike for the third consecutive day, protesting against government measures, particularly the mandatory transition to electric vehicles, with plans for a new rally and convoy to the Prime Minister's office today.

Jan 15 • 03:56 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Ecological Transition warns the Prosecutor's Office of the "alarming increase" of hate messages against meteorologists

The Ministry of Ecological Transition has reported to the Prosecutor's Office an alarming increase in hate speech against meteorologists, supported by several academic studies.

Jan 14 • 18:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: Second Day and Continuation Not Ruled Out

Taxi owners and drivers continue their strike to demand an extension of the mandatory transition to electric vehicles, indicating the possibility of escalating their actions if the government does not respond.

Jan 14 • 08:11 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

With billions for the power grids, the state must now fulfill Habeck's promise

Despite tight budgets, the German government is contributing 7.6 billion euros to the network operator TenneT, leaving taxpayers to cover the follow-up costs stemming from former Economics Minister Robert Habeck's energy transition efforts ahead of the announced spending brake by his successor.

Jan 13 • 18:34 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"The country is in good hands, remains in good hands"

The coalition parties in Saxony-Anhalt have approved the transition from Minister President Haseloff to CDU state chief Sven Schulze, ensuring the stability of the government.

Jan 13 • 15:14 UTC

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