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    Budget Sector Remuneration Law to Undergo Public Consultations in September

    Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has announced that the law on remuneration in the budget sector will be subject to public consultations in September. The project aims to increase transparency in setting salaries and reduce discrepancies between employees holding similar positions. Additionally, it seeks to increase income in priority areas such as education, healthcare, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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    Poland's Defense Minister Rules Out Russian Attack

    Poland's Minister of National Defense, Vladislav Kosiniak-Kamysz, has ruled out the possibility of a full-scale military attack by Russia on Poland. In interviews with RMF FM radio and other media outlets, he stated that there are no forecasts indicating such an attack. However, he acknowledged Russia's escalation of 'hybrid warfare', including increased activity in drone incidents and provocations.
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    IDF Drafts New Discipline Document Amidst Decline and Election Concerns

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has initiated the creation of a new 'foundation document' to redefine and clarify its values and orders, following a significant decline in discipline among fighters and value-based issues after nearly three years of combat. The Chief of Staff has emphasized that politics will not be allowed to influence the IDF, with elections approaching.
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    Mattarella Warns Against Political Aggression and Electoral Distractions

    President Sergio Mattarella expressed hope that political life in Italy remains respectful and free from unwarranted verbal aggression. He also expressed concern about growing voter abstention and urged political parties to address this issue. Mattarella warned against electoral tensions distracting from the problems of daily life and distorting reality.
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    Montenegrin TV Lacks Representation of Vulnerable Social Groups

    An analysis by the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services (AMU) found that only one percent of television programs in Montenegro are dedicated to vulnerable social groups, despite a positive approach without negative reporting. Public broadcasters dominated the coverage, with Adria TV, TV Podgorica, and TV Nikšić leading in reporting on these groups. Topics focused mainly on people with disabilities (39%), elderly (21%), and LGBTIQ+ population (15%). AMU recommends increasing the volume, diversity, and interactivity of contents dedicated to vulnerable groups.
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    UK's Department for Education Hacked: 607,000 Records Leaked on Dark Web

    Cybercriminals have breached the UK's Department for Education, stealing and leaking over 600,000 records containing personal data of government officials, university staff, and head teachers. The data includes names, job titles, email addresses, and phone numbers. The hacking group ExfilSquad has claimed responsibility. The incident is being investigated by the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency. The Department for Education claims the data protection risk is low as the records are from different datasets.
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