New changes are halving the amount of time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums (PIMs), allowing building work to get underway more quickly, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. “Fixing the basics and building for the future for New Zealand means taking a close look at every part of the building system to identify delays, remove bottlenecks, and improve productivity,” Mr Penk says. “Project Information Memorandums, or PIMs, are an important part of the building process. They give homeowners and builders greater cer…

They approve a project that modifies the regulatory framework of the public electricity service in favor of consumers Addressing the repeated concerns of customers of the public electricity service, the Cabinet Council approved Bill 10-26, which introduces specific modifications to the Single Text of Law 6 of February 3, 1997. The objective of this initiative is to strengthen the current regulatory framework and reverse the systematic deterioration in the quality of the electricity supply. The project details that, during the last decades, customers have faced constant incidents such as volt…

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions." The white paper was published to introduce China's principles, proposals and actions on global governance, foster broader consensus within the international community, ensure more effective responses to global challenges, and build a more just and equitable global governance system. Global governance is a common endeavor that bears on the well-being of all humanity, and building a just and equi…

In the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, Carolina Rossi took over as undersecretary, who surrogated the position while she was head of the Emerging Technologies Division of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation.  For her part, in the Ministry of Women and Gender Equality, Marcia Raphael was appointed as undersecretary, who replaces Daniela Castro Araya. Palacio de La Moneda, June 16, 2026The President of the Republic, José Antonio Kast, reported the appointment of new undersecretaries of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation; as well as…

Photo:Juan Diego Cano - Presidency ​​"I did not want them to chain the Colombian migrants they caught on the streets, they treated them like dogs": President Petro New York (USA), June 10, 2026 I thank the Secretary General for the information he has provided. As President of Colombia I agree with his words. I will now make a statement in my capacity as President of the Republic of Colombia. I assume the role that corresponds to me about to finish. It has been said that I am going to remain in the Government outside the Colombian Constitution. It's not like that. On the final day of my ma…

More support is on the way for people experiencing homelessness, with the Government expanding outreach and support services to six new locations, and extending proven initiatives already underway in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. "Homelessness has been a problem in New Zealand for decades. We have a broken housing system that is more severe in challenging economic times,” Mr Bishop says. “Late last year, Minister Potaka and I announced five short-term actions to support rough sleepers. “These in…

Recovery works in the Waioweka Gorge on State Highway 2 (SH2) are ramping up with contracts now in place to help restore full operation of the state highway after weather events earlier this year, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Following the severe weather events in January 2026, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has worked hard to keep the road open. They are now focused on longer-term recovery works, with the aim of restoring full access to SH2 and removing the need for ongoing traffic management,” Mr Bishop says. “Stellar Projects has been appointed as project managers, Beca is provi…

Threatened native wildlife will get a reprieve from predators with a $14.1 million boost to predator control funding, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The investment from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) will support the Department of Conservation to scale up its predator control work to protect native species facing increased threat from a major South Island beech mast. This year beech forests throughout the South Island have dropped trillions of seeds, fuelling rat and stoat breeding, which will put vulnerable native birds, bats and other wildlife at hig…

Wasp control across visitor hotspots and priority biodiversity sites will double, backed by a $2 million International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy boost, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. “Wasps are more than just a nuisance for visitors enjoying New Zealand’s fantastic outdoors – they have a major impact on native species and are also one of the most damaging insect pests in the country, costing our economy more than $130m annually,” Mr Potaka says. The IVL investment will mean Wasp Wipeout - which works with community groups by providing bait and technical expertise to cont…

Photo:Juan Diego Cano - Presidency ​“I set the Holocaust that was perpetrated in the Second World War as an example that should not be followed”: President Petro.

The National Government has issued Executive Decree No. 19 of June 16, 2026, which orders the closure throughout the national territory of national and municipal public offices this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, starting at 2 in the afternoon, on the occasion of our team's first game in the 2026 Soccer World Cup. The only public offices exempt from complying with this schedule are those that, due to the nature of the service they provide, must remain operational, such as Idaan, health institutions of the Social Security Fund and the Ministry of Health; postal services, Firefighters, Sinaproc, the…

Every day early educators help children learn, grow and get ready for school. It’s one of the most important jobs in the country and they should be paid fairly for that work. That’s why the Albanese Government funded a 15 per cent pay rise for Early Education and Care Workers. Today, the Albanese Government is investing a further $3.6 billion over the next two years to lock in this historic 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators. This investment will be tied to a commitment from Child Care Centres to limit fee increases. We want to make sure workers can be fairly paid without t…

The Albanese Government has delivered on its election commitment to open an additional 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with the final clinic opening in Caloundra, Queensland today. Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are providing cost of living relief, helping families access healthcare without the cost, providing free Medicare-backed care close to home. The opening is a historic milestone meaning all 137 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics promised by the Government are now operating around the country. Clinics provide free Medicare-backed care for urgent, but not life-threatening, illnesses and injuri…

The Prime Minister will unveil a major package of international investment into the UK economy at the G7 Summit, delivering more than a thousand jobs, strengthening energy security and helping to bring down costs for working people. The deal includes major investments from French and Indian firms into Britain’s clean energy infrastructure and AI sector - backing high-skilled jobs in cities including Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham while helping deliver more stable and affordable energy. At a time of rising global instability, including conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Prime Mini…

The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at the G7 this afternoon. The leaders began by reflecting on the peace deal struck between the United States and Iran on Sunday, and paid tribute to President Trump’s efforts, and all partners involved, to secure a way forward. It was vital the Strait of Hormuz was now opened with no tolls and full freedom of navigation for global shipping, they agreed. The leaders then discussed the success of their respective visits to India and the UK and underlined the strength of the friendship between both countries. That relationship…

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Στη βάση των ανακοινώσεων της Νομικής Υπηρεσίας, η Κυβέρνηση θα πράξει ό,τι χρειάζεται, πάντα στη βάση του Συντάγματος, για πλήρη διερεύνηση της υπόθεσης, είπε απόψε, 16 Ιουνίου 2026, ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης αναφερόμενος στο θέμα του πορίσματος της Ανεξάρτητης Αρχής κατά της Διαφθοράς. Σε δηλώσεις του στους δημοσιογράφους, στο περιθώριο εγκαινίων στον Αναλιόντα, και κληθείς να σχολιάσει το πόρισμα της Ανεξάρτητης Αρχής κατά της Διαφθοράς, ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας είπε: «Έχει ήδη γίνει σχετική δήλωση. Εκείνο που θέλω να επαναλάβω είναι, θεσμικά και ως η σχετική νομ…

The President of Albania, accompanied by Nuriddin Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, visited the Imam Bukhari Memorial Complex, the Amir Temur Mausoleum, the Registan complex, the Mirzo Ulugbek Museum-Observatory, and the Eternal City historical and ethnographic complex at the Great Silk Road International Tourist Center. On the same day, the distinguished guest returned from Samarkand to Tashkent on the Afrosiyob train. On June 17, Bajram Begaj will participate in the 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum. B. Khudoyberdiyev,…

During the meeting, issues related to developing bilateral relations and giving them practical substance were discussed in depth. As a result of high-level visits, cooperation between the two countries has reached a new level. In particular, since the beginning of the year, trade turnover has increased by 15 percent, and the number of joint ventures has reached 50. Active contacts at various levels continue. Touching on the importance of negotiations with the delegation from Malaysia’s Petronas Corporation, which is in Uzbekistan these days, the President of Uzbekistan emphasized the need to…

During the visit to these historical monuments, the distinguished guest was briefed in detail on the creative potential of our ancestors, the role of Samarkand in the development of world civilization, and the work underway in the country to preserve historical and cultural heritage. During his visit to the historical and ethnographic complex in the Eternal City, located on the grounds of the Great Silk Road International Tourist Center, the President of Albania became acquainted with national handicrafts and examples of folk applied art. He emphasized that New Uzbekistan, with its rich histo…