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Law news — September 26, 2026

Publications tagged with Law published on September 26, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. WorldLawLocal GovMiddle East

    Montenegro's Prime Minister Unveils 'Euromodel' Program to Retain Workforce Amid EU Integration

    Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić announced the 'Euromodel' program, aiming to retain the working-age population ahead of the country's entry into the European Union. The program includes increasing minimum wages to €1,000, €1,250, and €1,400 for different educational levels, and raising pensions accordingly. Spajić cited the experience of other EU entrant countries that faced significant population loss post-accession. The program also involves tax reforms and protections for employees and municipalities.
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  3. WorldLawLocal GovCivil RightsMiddle East

    Japanese Companies Pay Older Workers to Sit by Window and Do Nothing

    Japanese corporations are paying thousands of older workers to come to the office, sit by the window, and perform minimal tasks, a practice known as 'madogiwazoku'. This is in stark contrast to Western companies demanding high productivity and implementing AI to cut jobs. The Japanese government encourages this practice, leading to a high employment rate for seniors. However, younger workers express frustration with the situation.
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  5. U.S.LawLegislationLocal Gov

    U.S. Senate Approves Mental Health Legislation for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers

    The U.S. Senate has approved bipartisan legislation aimed at improving mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers. The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025, passed by unanimous consent, seeks to remove barriers for these professionals seeking mental health treatment and reduce associated stigma. Key provisions include updating FAA regulations to encourage mental health declarations, expanding authorized medications, and improving medical examiner training. The legislation also allocates funds for additional medical examiners, expanded supervision, and public awareness campaigns.
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  6. WorldLawCorruptionMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    Kazakh Businessman Timur Turlov Elected FIDE President

    Timur Turlov, a Kazakh businessman, has been elected as the new president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). He won the election on September 26, defeating two German candidates, Wadim Rosenstein and Jan Henric Buettner. Turlov, who is also the president of the Chess Federation of Kazakhstan and the CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., succeeds Arkady Dvorkovich, who stepped down due to EU sanctions. Turlov's election marks the first time in over 30 years that FIDE is not led by a Russian citizen.
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  7. PoliticsLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Milan's Malpensa Airport Now Named After Silvio Berlusconi

    Milan's Malpensa Airport has officially been renamed to 'Silvio Berlusconi Milan-Malpensa Airport', honoring the late former Italian Prime Minister and media mogul. The decision, which sparked controversy, was made despite opposition from the city council and other authorities. The renaming ceremony took place on Friday, with the participation of ministers and Berlusconi's family.
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  9. WorldLawMiddle EastConflict

    Russia Targets Ukrainian Data Centers, Military Supplies

    The Russian Federation has carried out a series of strikes targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. Key targets included data processing centers supporting Starlink systems in Kyiv, a cargo ship in the Black Sea carrying military cargo, a port facility in Vilkovo, Odessa region, used for delivering weapons and ammunition from Europe, a logistics center of Nova Pochta storing military supplies, and a road bridge in Maïaki, Odessa region, used for transporting military equipment.
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  10. WorldLawMiddle EastBudget

    Japan's Finance Minister Clarifies PM's Economic Stance

    Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has clarified that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not a 'reflationist', aiming to reassure investors who were concerned about excessive spending and potential pressure on the Bank of Japan to maintain low interest rates. The finance minister also expressed her readiness to support the yen and downplayed recent increases in bond yields.
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  11. U.S.LawAppointmentsPeace

    ICE Wastes Millions in Detention Expansion

    The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has wasted millions of dollars in its rapid push to expand detention capacity. The agency spent nearly $3 million on tents at Guantanamo Bay that were never used, and $20 million on maintaining purchased warehouses that never housed detainees. ICE also spent $7.1 million on unneeded meals at Fort Bliss and $2.85 million on assembling tents that didn't meet detention standards. The GAO report highlights significant waste and mismanagement in ICE's initiatives since President Trump returned to office.
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