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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

People with rare diseases wait for diagnosis for years, a patient registry is meant to help

A new patient registry aims to address the long wait times for diagnosis faced by individuals with rare diseases in Czechia.

Feb 27 • 12:43 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Getting to see a doctor sooner with the new emergency room structure

The Landspítali University Hospital in Iceland is implementing a new emergency room structure aimed at improving patient flow and reducing wait times.

Feb 27 • 11:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Civil Registry extends in-person service without appointment for identity cards and passports until July 2026

The National Government of Ecuador has extended direct in-person services for identity cards and passports until July 31, 2026, to reduce wait times and streamline processes.

Feb 24 • 15:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Brigades stretched 'babysitting' pole-top fires for Western Power

Volunteer firefighters in Western Australia are frustrated by the lengthy wait times for Western Power to arrive and confirm power isolation before they can extinguish pole-top fires.

Feb 23 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

What you need to know about changes coming to UK schools under SEND reforms

The UK government is implementing a significant overhaul of the special educational needs (SEND) system, set to begin in September 2029, with a focus on inclusivity and reduced wait times for support.

Feb 23 • 12:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I went to the UK's 'rainiest place' 4 times worse than the rest and can't wait to go back

The article describes a visit to Glenshiel Forest, the UK's wettest location, highlighting its natural beauty and outdoor attractions despite the heavy rainfall.

Feb 22 • 02:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Long Wait for Elderly Care

Thousands of elderly people in Sweden are facing wait times of over three months for social services assistance, raising concerns about their physical and mental wellbeing.

Feb 20 • 06:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Venstre wants to consolidate probate and enforcement courts to reduce waiting times

The Danish political party Venstre proposes centralizing some functions of the probate and enforcement courts to improve efficiency and reduce wait times in the judicial system.

Feb 19 • 19:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Schedule an Appointment for the Biometric CURP Online: How to Schedule It to Ensure the Process? Step by Step

The article explains how to schedule an appointment for obtaining the biometric CURP in Mexico amidst reported long wait times and the necessity of making an appointment to avoid being turned away.

Feb 19 • 12:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 27 after 10-month hospital referral wait

A 27-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma after experiencing a 10-month wait for a hospital referral.

Feb 19 • 08:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

U2, return to the trenches: "Songs of dismay for these crazy times. They couldn't wait"

U2 addresses contemporary injustices with their new EP 'Days of Ash,' released on Ash Wednesday, highlighting the turmoil affecting Western identity.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Change in INSS job assignments causes dissatisfaction and fear of longer queues

A proposed change in job assignments at Brazil's INSS has led to dissatisfaction among staff and concerns about increasing wait times for benefits.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Problems with baggage system at Gardermoen

Oslo Gardermoen Airport is experiencing issues with its baggage system, leading to longer wait times for travelers.

Feb 16 • 07:46 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Baggage Troubles at Oslo Airport

There are issues with the baggage system at Oslo Airport, causing longer wait times during check-in.

Feb 16 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From today, free distribution of high-cost medications begins – The process

As of February 16, patients in Greece can receive high-cost medications for free from their neighborhood pharmacies, easing previous long wait times at EOPYY pharmacies.

Feb 16 • 05:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan women advocate for shorter mammogram wait times

Women in Saskatchewan are calling for reduced wait times for mammograms following a recent policy change lowering the screening age for breast cancer.

Feb 16 • 01:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Center Party Calls in the Migration Agency

The Center Party in Sweden is calling in the director-general of the Migration Agency to address the issue of long wait times for residency decisions affecting teenagers who face deportation upon reaching adulthood.

Feb 15 • 08:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Critical incident declared at Nottingham University Hospitals

Nottingham University Hospitals declared a critical incident due to increased demand leading to long patient wait times.

Feb 13 • 14:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Long waiting time for surgeries in women's health: She paid 85,000 to avoid the wait

A woman in Norway paid a significant out-of-pocket amount to receive timely surgery for women's health issues due to over a year's wait in the public healthcare system.

Feb 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS waiting list 'lowest in 3 years' but A&E waits still put patients 'at risk'

NHS waiting lists have decreased to their lowest level in three years, but concerns remain over rising A&E wait times putting patients at risk.

Feb 12 • 12:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The TSA technology already implemented at Miami airport affecting all arriving and departing passengers

The TSA has implemented a new Touchless ID system at Miami International Airport aimed at reducing wait times for passengers.

Feb 12 • 00:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba woman recovering after waiting 8 years for surgery

A Manitoba woman, Kim Hughes-Tardiff, undergoes recovery after an 8-year wait for scoliosis surgery, marking a significant change in her quality of life.

Feb 11 • 00:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-MS will only serve by appointment in Campo Grande; see how to do it

The State Department of Traffic of Mato Grosso do Sul (Detran-MS) in Brazil will begin to operate solely by prior appointment in Campo Grande starting mid-February to reduce wait times.

Feb 10 • 18:15 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China slashes wait times for loss-making tech firms seeking refinancing, fundraising

China is reducing wait times for loss-making technology firms to seek refinancing, allowing them faster access to funds in a bid to promote self-reliance in the tech sector.

Feb 10 • 03:26 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Eating Disorder Care in Stockholm: Better Statistics - Worse Care?

The article discusses changes in eating disorder care in Stockholm following the expiration of a contract with a private healthcare company, with patients expressing concerns over decreased support despite improvements in wait times for treatment.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Vojtěch: The digitalization of healthcare is the key to reducing waiting times

Health Minister Vojtěch emphasizes the importance of digitizing the healthcare system to alleviate patient wait times.

Feb 8 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Catalan musicians only manage to validate their international studies in Madrid: 'I don't know if it's incompetence or boycott'

Catalan musicians are struggling to validate their international music studies in Catalonia, facing long wait times and frequent denials, leading to frustrations about possible incompetence or systematic biases.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Healthcare: Six Weeks Waiting for Specialist Appointment

In Germany, it now takes an average of six weeks to secure an appointment with a specialist, leading to concerns among general practitioners regarding increased wait times.

Feb 4 • 14:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Entry to the Trevi Fountain is now paid, tourists satisfied: "We don't wait half an hour"

Visitors to the Trevi Fountain must now pay a two-euro entrance fee to access the site, a new measure by city officials aimed at managing excessive tourism, which tourists report has reduced wait times.

Feb 4 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

AIReF proposes more control of Social Security in light of the increase in workers' medical leave

The Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) has called for increased oversight of Social Security regarding the rise in medical leave among workers, linking longer absences to healthcare wait times.

Feb 4 • 12:11 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Specialist Appointments: Statutory Insured Patients Must Wait Longer

Statutory insured patients in Germany are reportedly facing longer waiting times for specialist appointments, with an average wait of 42 days in 2024 according to the Federal Ministry of Health.

Feb 4 • 09:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Frost congested repair shops - These faults are now freezing cars

The cold weather has overwhelmed repair shops, leading to long wait times and unresponsive services as many cars are experiencing issues due to the frost.

Feb 4 • 06:10 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Waiting times for specialist appointments increase significantly within a few years

Waiting times for specialist medical appointments have increased sharply, with insured patients now facing an average wait of six weeks for a consultation.

Feb 4 • 02:29 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Waiting time for specialist appointments rises to 42 days in just a few years

New analysis reveals that patients with statutory health insurance must now wait six weeks for a specialist appointment, indicating an increase in waiting times.

Feb 4 • 02:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction of the new Municipal Laboratory in Pinda begins

Construction has begun for the new Municipal Clinical Analysis Laboratory in Pindamonhangaba, aimed at increasing testing capacity and reducing wait times for health results in the public health network.

Feb 3 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Panel showing bus wait times starts operating on Getúlio Vargas Avenue in Juiz de Fora

An electronic panel displaying bus wait times has been installed on Getúlio Vargas Avenue in Juiz de Fora, currently in testing phase for specific bus lines.

Feb 2 • 20:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victoria GPs to be trained to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults and children

The Victorian government will invest $750,000 to train 150 GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD, aiming to reduce wait times and costs for patients.

Feb 2 • 19:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health Advance Initiative in Bragança Paulista will expand consultations, exams, and surgeries

The Bragança Paulista City Hall will hold the Health Advance Initiative in March, temporarily increasing municipal healthcare capacity to reduce wait times for patients needing consultations, exams, and surgeries under the Unified Health System (SUS).

Feb 2 • 18:44 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

A Look At Antarctica From Above

New York Times photographer Chang W. Lee successfully captures aerial images of Antarctica after a two-week wait at sea.

Jan 15 • 00:10 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

All the Things Named for Trump, and How Long Other Presidents Had to Wait

The article examines various items and places named after Trump and compares them to the timeframe other presidents had to wait for similar honors.

Jan 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP under fire as details emerge over massive waits PIP claimants are facing

A report reveals that disabled people are facing unacceptable wait times for PIP claims, potentially leading them into debt and poverty.

Jan 10 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

How long PIP claimants now wait after new DWP applications

Many PIP claimants are facing waits of over a year for their disability benefit claims to be processed, leading to criticisms from the Public Accounts Committee regarding service levels.

Jan 9 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

At Saint Savva, Mitsotakis: With the renovation of the operating rooms, we will not have significant wait times for patients

Prime Minister Mitsotakis visited the Saint Savvas Hospital where nine renovated surgical units were inaugurated, promising to conduct approximately 550 surgeries monthly as a result of the upgrades.

Jan 8 • 14:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Snow Chaos in Zagreb: Several Trams Slipped, Many Lines Not Running: 'I've been at the station for half an hour'

Heavy snowfall is causing severe disruptions in Zagreb's public transport, affecting multiple tram and bus lines, with passengers experiencing long wait times.

Jan 6 • 19:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The border between Morocco and Ceuta records waits of over 10 hours

Increased crossings from Morocco to Ceuta have caused significant vehicle congestion, with customs wait times exceeding ten hours, according to EFE news agency.

Jan 6 • 17:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Bartłomiej Przymusiński: Chance for acceleration in courts

The judicial system is in a dramatic state, with years-long wait times for rulings, a Supreme Court chamber not recognized by the EU court, and judges questioning each other, leading to uncertainty for citizens seeking justice.

Jan 5 • 03:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Healthcare System: Germans Annoyed by Long Wait Times for Doctor Appointments

A survey reveals that millions of legally insured Germans are dissatisfied with the long wait times, often exceeding a month, for appointments with specialists.

Jan 4 • 16:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Huge traffic jam on A4. Drivers must arm themselves with patience

Drivers heading to Germany via the A4 highway are facing severe delays, with wait times at the border now reaching around an hour due to selective document checks by border services.

Jan 3 • 17:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Chaos at the border, waiting hours to enter Croatia: 'There is a total system collapse here'

Long wait times at the Bajakovo border crossing into Croatia from Serbia, with delays reaching up to four hours due to holiday traffic.

Jan 2 • 14:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How long do patients have to wait for a specialist visit? NFZ provided data

The NFZ report reveals that as of September 2025, patients requiring visits to specialists such as neurosurgeons and hematologists face long waiting times, despite a slight decrease in some queues compared to the previous year.

Jan 2 • 13:45 UTC

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