Israeli lawmakers have approved a special tribunal that can impose the death penalty for cases linked to the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Human rights groups say the measure weakens fair-trial safeguards and raises serious legal concerns.
MEDUCA has announced 182 teaching vacancies across Panama for teachers and professors in public educational centers. The openings offer educators a chance to apply for positions in schools nationwide.
Panama’s aquatic authority and aeronaval service signed a cooperation agreement to boost enforcement against illegal fishing and protect marine resources. The pact expands joint patrols, inspections, and monitoring across coastal and maritime areas.
Ukraine’s frontline city of Izyum is once again facing the threat of Russian occupation as Moscow prepares a major spring offensive. The city’s strategic location makes it a key prize in the eastern war.
Mercado San Felipe Neri will hold a special pork sale on May 17 starting at 5:00 a.m. and continuing until supplies run out. The event is expected to draw early shoppers to the Panama City market.
Customs officials at Paso Canoas seized national team jerseys and turned the merchandise over to the Customs Intellectual Property Directorate. The move highlights Panama’s border enforcement against potentially unauthorized branded goods.
MINSA is calling on residents in Panama to get vaccinated against measles, as part of ongoing public health prevention efforts. The immunization program is urging people to visit vaccination points and keep their protection current.
Panama is moving toward a bidding process to expand the José Agustín Arango road between Cerro Azul and Pacora. The project could ease daily travel for thousands of residents in eastern Panama City.
The SPI has started issuing checks for long-service severance and owed labor benefits to former employees on official lists. The move addresses pending compensation tied to their service.
ANTAI sanctioned Arraiján mayor Stefany Peñalba with a 50% salary penalty for violating the Code of Ethics. The move highlights Panama’s enforcement of public-sector conduct rules.
Panama’s ATTT has confirmed that the digital driver’s license will carry the same validity period as the physical license. The move gives drivers a more convenient option without changing renewal dates.
CSS has rejected political campaigning inside hospitals while addressing concerns around the Irma de Lourdes Tzanetato hospital. The agency says health facilities must stay focused on patient care and operate apart from partisan activity.
More than 180 tenants at Panama City’s San Felipe Neri Market blocked a street to demand repairs after the market’s cold room failed. The breakdown is affecting the storage of perishable goods and daily market operations.
Cobre Panamá remains in preservation and safe management while production stays halted. The mine’s status continues to carry economic weight for Panama and its mining sector.
inDrive has activated a new safety tool in Panama and deepened coordination with the National Police to improve real-time security in mobility services. The move reflects growing emphasis on safer digital transport in urban areas.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Helberg will visit Panama this week to strengthen cooperation on energy and critical minerals. The trip highlights Panama’s role in regional diplomacy and strategic economic ties.
Panama’s IMA is evaluating a plan to sell holiday food boxes through supermarket chains while keeping Naviferias at the same price and within government social programs.
Panama’s Institute of Agricultural Marketing is evaluating supermarket sales of Christmas boxes to widen access while keeping Naviferia prices unchanged. The holiday food program would remain part of national social support efforts.
Tocumen Airport has tightened biosecurity after Panama confirmed two imported measles cases. The move aims to protect the thousands of travelers who pass through the terminal each day.
Panama Customs retained suspected counterfeit jerseys linked to the national football team and sent the case to its intellectual property unit. The move underscores ongoing enforcement against fake sports merchandise at the border.