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EU rules on granting political asylum have collapsed under the pressure of an unprecedented wave of migration. immigrants AdvertisingEU rules on granting political asylum have collapsed under the pressure of an unprecedented wave of migration.Migrants and refugees mainly come from African or Middle Eastern countries such as Syria or Iraq. These people try to enter the Schengen area because this area represents for them the freedom to cross borders without the need for visas or passport checks.But ultimately, what is the Schengen Area?In June 1985, five member states – France, Belgium, West Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands – signed an…

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PIS (Social Integration Program) and Pasep (Public Employee Asset Creation Program) are benefits granted to Brazilian workers who meet certain requirements. This includes enrolling in the program for at least five years, earning up to two minimum wages of the average monthly wage, working for pay for at least 30 days during the base year, and correctly reporting the data to the employer on the annual employment roster. , Social Information (RAIS) or on eSocial. How to check and withdraw the benefit? To check the availability of the bonus, as of February 5, the worker must access the digital work…

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The Brazilian government has initiated action targeting women in social and economic vulnerabilities. More than 31 thousand units certified in the Farmácia Popular program have begun distributing sanitary pads as part of a policy to promote the health and well-being of the female population in unfavorable conditions. Who can receive pads? The supply of sanitary pads targets people living below the poverty line and attending public schools. Segments of the homeless population, those living in highly vulnerable conditions and living in units of the prison system will also be covered. To benefit, people must be Brazilians or foreigners living in…

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On January 30, the IRS will hold an auction for 74 items, including smartphones, cameras and cars. The items were confiscated or abandoned at the Federal Revenue Office in Ribeirão Preto (SP). Details about classes The lot 46 includes, for example, an iPhone 11 Pro with 68GB, an iPhone Pro Max with 256GB and a headset, with a minimum bid of R$1,000. The most expensive lot, No. 12, has more than 20,000 mobile phone displays, with a minimum bid of R$250,000. How to participate in the auction Bids can be submitted through the online auction system from January 25 until…

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Health plans without modification and with debt protection for seniors We never know when we will need tests or medical or hospital care, which is why it is so important to have a good health plan. In Brazil, the elderly represent about 15% of the total number of people who enjoy this privilege, and they can rely on the benefit without modification or protection from debts. According to the “Estado de Minas” portal, in the last decade, the number of users of health plans aged 60 or over has exceeded the 7 million mark, according to a survey conducted by…

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Translation: The auction includes mobile phones such as Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro, Xiaomi Poco Redmi 9C, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. filming: Reproduction/Federal Revenue The IRS will be holding an auction today January 30. In total, 74 items, including smartphones, cameras and even cars, were seized or abandoned at the police station of the General Agency of Ribeirão Preto (SP). Lot 46 includes, for example, A iPhone 11 Pro 68GB and iPhone Pro Max 256GB and headphone jack With a minimum bid of R$1,000. The most expensive lot, No. 12, contains more than 20,000…

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Just when we think we have already seen all the possible situations, we encounter patients lying on the floor of the UPA, without receiving care, with their heads resting on garbage cans. In addition, the municipal pharmacy distributes home recipes for making serum. The shocking images reveal the seriousness of the situation to which residents are exposed by the administration of Mayor Vimac Junior, especially in the health field. The mayor plans to spend more than R$ 1 million from the city council's free resources, but there is a shortage of funds in several areas, including health and the fight…

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The Federal Government recently announced the schedule of withdrawals under the FGTS (Fund Time in Service Guarantee) Birthday Withdrawal Method for 2024. The schedule allows workers to withdraw a portion of their funds annually during the Christmas month. FGTS 2024 Christmas withdrawal calendar For the year 2024, withdrawals are scheduled according to the worker’s month of birth. This means that a worker born in January, for example, will have the corresponding amount scheduled for that month withdrawn. Birth monthWithdrawal periodJanuaryFrom January 2 to March 29FebruaryFrom February 1 to April 30He walksFrom March 1 to May 31AprilFrom April 1 to June…

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Health plans may not refuse to sign a contract with a client on the basis that the client has a negative name in the credit protection and defaulter registration services, due to debts prior to the contract application, the Supreme Court of Justice (Syrians for Justice) has ruled. This case was decided at the end of last year by the Third Committee of STJ, which by majority vote forced the companies Unimed dos Valles de Tacuari and Rio Pardo, in Rio Grande do Sul, to sign a contract with a client. Ultimately, Minister Mora Ribeiro understood, anyone who denies the…

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The new law on the “fourteenth salary” came as a gift to the thousands of Brazilians who will be able to withdraw the benefit Recently, the issue that has been frequent and has sparked controversy among people is the payment of the fourteenth salary. For those who do not know, access to the benefit was explored in the 2020 bill, during the Covid-19 pandemic. The real goal of the payment proposed by Representative Pompeo de Matos is the need to cover the financial losses resulting from the disease that has devastated the entire world. But, while the payment of the…

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