Ear Case: MP has 30 days to analyze videos and phones of those investigated in SC
The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has 30 days to analyze new evidence related to the case of a dog named Orelha, which was found dead in Florianópolis.
Reconsideration of Age Limit for Subsidies on Heatstroke Prevention Products for Small and Medium Enterprises
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is considering abolishing the age limit for subsidies on heatstroke prevention products, expanding eligibility beyond those aged 60 and older.
Allegations of mistreatment of a dog in a city kennel are investigated in the interior of AC
An investigation has been initiated by the Public Ministry of Acre regarding allegations of mistreatment of a dog at a municipal kennel in Tarauacá following public outcry and documentation of the animal's severe injuries.
Employment Insurance Premium Rate Decreased for Two Consecutive Years from 1.45% to 1.35% - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced a reduction in the employment insurance premium rate from 1.45% to 1.35% starting April 1, 2026, marking the second consecutive year of decline due to improving employment conditions.
Emergency Patient ‘Transfer Hospital Search’ Changes from 119 Ambulance to Ministry of Health and Welfare Situational Room
The responsibility of finding hospitals for severe emergency patients will shift from the 119 ambulance service to the Health and Welfare Ministry's Situational Room as part of a pilot project aimed at improving emergency room efficiency.
Public Ministry requests new data after reports of euthanized animals to free up space in SC shelter
The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is investigating irregular euthanasia practices at an animal welfare center in Joinville.
The Ministry of Welfare announces that it does not see the possibility of developing a violence eradication legislative proposal by March
The Latvian Ministry of Welfare has indicated it will not be able to develop a comprehensive violence prevention and eradication legislative proposal by March, noting ongoing legislative tasks already in progress.
Court orders municipality to create public shelter for animals in Campo Grande
A court in Campo Grande has mandated the local government to establish a public shelter for abandoned and mistreated animals following an initiative by the Mato Grosso do Sul Public Ministry.
Fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants; expenses effectively funneled back from training institutions
Reports reveal a nationwide fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants managed by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
[Exclusive] The ‘Emergency Patient Transport System’ is being reformed… The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have different data aggregation
The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Fire Agency have reported significantly different numbers regarding emergency patient transports, revealing a lack of coordination in their operations.
Ministry: Donkeys must have a companion by law
The Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is proposing amendments to laws ensuring social interaction for donkeys, requiring them to have a companion due to their low market availability.
Society is Generally Able to Recognize Discriminatory Situations in Everyday Life, Concludes Ministry
A recent survey commissioned by the Latvian Ministry of Welfare indicates that society is generally capable of recognizing discriminatory situations, though complexities arise in more nuanced cases.
Discussion Begins at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on the Employment of Foreign Workers: Considering an 'Orderly Symbiotic Society'
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan has commenced discussions on the employment of foreign workers, in line with the government's vision of creating an 'orderly symbiotic society' with foreigners, focusing on preventing illegal work and reviewing rules for employers.
Two Schools, including Tokyo Welfare University, Designated as 'Improvement Guidance Schools' for International Student Management by the Ministry of Education
The Japanese Ministry of Education has designated Tokyo Welfare University and Nagoya Management Short-term University as 'Improvement Guidance Schools' for their inadequate management of international students, following a significant number of withdrawals.
Concerns Arise – Serious Problems in These Services
A new report from Finland’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health highlights serious problems in the organization of essential social and health services across various regions.
Sote is being reformed again – 'Significant weaknesses'
The Finnish Ministry of Finance has announced a new project to reform the funding model for welfare areas in response to identified weaknesses.
Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family: Under the directive of OPEKA, the inspection for irregular approvals of allowances during the period 2020-2022
The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family announced an investigation into irregular approvals of social solidarity allowances from 2020 to 2022, initiated by OPEKA to enhance transparency.
Ministry: The rules for involving children in the demonstration of external appearance need to be changed
The Latvian Ministry of Welfare calls for changes in the regulations regarding the involvement of children in activities related to displaying their external appearance to better protect them from potential sexual exploitation.
The Ministry of Welfare does not believe that amendments to the Labor Law regarding one-day sick leave are necessary
The Ministry of Welfare has determined that current provisions in the Labor Law allow employees to take one day off due to acute illness without needing a sick leave certificate, thus no amendments are needed.
Ministry of Welfare: special regulation for one day of illness without a sick leave is not necessary
Latvia's Ministry of Welfare has determined that implementing a special regulation allowing employees to take one day off for acute illness without a sick leave form is unnecessary after consultations with other ministries and social partners.
In a campaign worth 700,000 euros, the Ministry of Welfare aims to raise public awareness about discrimination
The Ministry of Welfare in Latvia is launching a 700,000 euro campaign named "Nolaid slieksni" to enhance public understanding of discrimination and its manifestations, particularly focusing on recognizing overlapping discrimination.
STM Working Group: Child Welfare Client Ratio Could Be Abandoned – Only in Effect for Two Years
A working group set up by Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health suggests reconsidering the child welfare client ratio regulation that limits social workers to a maximum of 30 children.
School, the welfare platform for staff debuts
A new digital platform aimed at employees of the Ministry of Education and merit, as well as all school staff in Italy, has been launched to provide advantageous offers for purchasing goods and services.
Abandoned in garbage... More than 60 children suspected of abuse found by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Police Agency
Over 60 children suspected of being victims of abuse were discovered during joint inspections by South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Police Agency targeting high-risk households.
Are Generic Drugs Cut to Create New Drugs? … It’s a Misdiagnosis
The ongoing debate surrounding the Ministry of Health and Welfare's proposal to lower the prices of generic drugs in South Korea has raised concerns about its implications for new drug development and the pharmaceutical industry.
MPSC requests exhumation of the dog Orelha's body
The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has requested the exhumation of the body of a community dog named Orelha and further investigations into its death, which occurred in Praia Brava, Florianópolis.
The conduct of the general delegate of SC in the Orelha dog case will be investigated by the Public Ministry
The conduct of Ulisses Gabriel, the General Delegate of the Civil Police of Santa Catarina, is under investigation by the state's Public Ministry concerning allegations of abuse of authority and procedural violations in the case related to a community dog named Orelha.
[Editorial] 'Increase in Medical School Quotas' is Just the Starting Point for Expanding Regional and Essential Medical Services
South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare announced an average annual increase of 668 medical school admissions over the next five years, resolving previous conflicting discussions about medical education expansion.
Ear Case: MP gives police deadline to redo testimonies and clarify suspicion of coercion and threats in condominium
The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina has given the Civil Police 20 days to redo testimonies regarding a case involving coercion and threats linked to a discussion in a condominium in Praia Brava, Florianópolis.
The Ministry of Justice wants homeless dogs to live in prisons
During a press conference, Minister Waldemar Żurek announced a strategy for the protection of animal rights in collaboration with the Prison Service, emphasizing the urgent need for a systemic approach to improve the welfare of animals amid recent public discussions.
Such social welfare savings are being prepared - 'unpleasant' list separately
A working group seeking to save €100 million in social services has completed its proposals, suggesting they could cover about two-thirds of the needed savings, although a detailed amount is still under review by the Ministry of Finance.
The shortage of doctors in 2037 is expected to be in the 4,000 range... The scale of the increase seems likely to be reduced considering educational conditions
The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare has indicated a projected shortage of around 4,000 doctors by 2037, leading to potential reductions in the planned annual increase of medical school admissions due to educational conditions.
Ear Dog: MP assesses request for detention of adolescent suspect; what the law says and next steps
The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is reviewing a request for the provisional detention of a teenager accused of the death of a community dog, as well as considering the involvement of four other adolescents in a separate incident.
Heatstroke Prevention Measures in the Workplace, Including Spot Workers, Draft Guidelines Provided
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has proposed draft guidelines for heatstroke prevention in workplaces, explicitly including spot workers, and emphasizes the need for safety education at the time of hiring starting June 2025.
Dozens of schools have been closed, and more applications are pending. We have the latest data from the Ministry of Education
Numerous schools have been closed in Poland, with ongoing protests from parents who argue that local authorities prioritize finances over the welfare of children, while officials claim closures are necessary to prevent financial instability for local communities.
Severe patients are transported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's situation room, while mild patients are transported without a call…‘Emergency Room Bypass’ measures are coming out
The South Korean government will implement measures to streamline the transport of emergency patients, which has been criticized for not accounting for emergency room capacity.
Member of 'Def Tech' arrested for possession of dried marijuana at home in Tokyo
A member of the vocal duo 'Def Tech' was arrested by the Narcotics Control Department of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for allegedly possessing marijuana at his home in Tokyo.
Three ministries have received tasks from the Prime Minister regarding Latvia's mention in Epstein's files
The Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa, has assigned tasks to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Welfare, and Ministry of Education and Science in relation to new materials in the case of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, where Latvia is noted as a possible site for the recruitment of underage girls.
Touched by the death of Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Mas promises to sell her gold records for the BB Foundation
Singer Jeanne Mas, moved by the passing of Brigitte Bardot, plans to sell her gold records to raise funds for animal welfare and advocates for the creation of a Ministry of Animals.
12 student dormitories upgraded across the country, see what changes in infrastructure and equipment
The Greek Ministry of Education will allocate €4.1 million for the upgrade of 12 student dormitories nationwide, aiming for transparency and improved student welfare.