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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Funeral of an influential figure, conflict over a Business Council report, and warm-up for Laufey Lín

The article discusses the funeral of former Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson, a recent report highlighting long wait times for healthcare, and a focus on discussions about prison housing solutions.

Mar 13 • 18:13 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Business Council's assessment does not reflect the condition of healthcare

The article discusses how the recent assessment by the Business Council fails to accurately depict the current state of healthcare services.

Mar 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Business Council believes healthcare can be improved with increased competition

The Business Council in Iceland suggests that enhancing competition in healthcare services could lead to improvements in quality and efficiency.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

What you need to know about Queanbeyan's six-month main street shutdown

Queanbeyan's Monaro Street will be closed to cars for six months as the local council undertakes major upgrades costing $17.25 million.

Mar 12 • 05:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Companies fear paralysis of Cade due to political dispute between powers

Companies are concerned about potential disruptions at Cade due to upcoming changes in its council membership.

Mar 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

FIFA 'unlocks' hotel reservations in Guadalajara for the 2026 World Cup, confirms Tourism Council

FIFA has released hotel reservations in Guadalajara for the 2026 World Cup, similar to the situation in Mexico City, as confirmed by the National Business Tourism Council.

Mar 5 • 22:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Children's cupcake stand reported to Queensland authorities

A children's cupcake stand in Queensland has been reported to authorities for operating without a food business licence, leading to threats of fines from the local council.

Mar 4 • 03:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Workers' Movement Business Council: It makes no sense to compare a Danish wealth tax with Norway's

Experts argue that the comparison between Denmark's wealth tax and Norway's is flawed, emphasizing the unique economic conditions in each country.

Mar 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: CNJ removes judge suspected of sexual abuse; Gilmar Mendes suspends breaking of secrecy for Toffoli's company; storm in Minas hits Cataguases

The National Justice Council dismissed a judge accused of sexual abuse, while Gilmar Mendes suspended confidentiality breaches involving minister Dias Toffoli's family business amidst various incidents including a storm in Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acipi celebrates Women's Day with dinner and special lecture

The Acipi Women's Business Council is hosting a special dinner on March 4th to celebrate Women's Day, featuring a talk by image consultant Marina Torrezan.

Feb 27 • 17:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RANNAR RABA ⟩ It is not the state's business where Maano Koemets sleeps

Maano Koemets faces legal challenges concerning his eligibility to hold public office due to claims of residing outside the municipality where he serves as a council chair.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Freising City Center: City Council to Reconsider Fee Increase

The city council of Freising is reevaluating a significant increase in fees for outdoor dining areas following protests from local business owners.

Feb 27 • 08:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Brewery shuts down after neighbour's noise complaint sparks council stoush

Terella Brewing is set to close following a noise complaint that led to a protracted legal battle with the Sunshine Coast Council.

Feb 27 • 02:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

José Antonio Loret de Mola Assumes the Presidency of the CCE in Yucatán

José Antonio Loret de Mola has taken over the presidency of the Coordinating Business Council (CCE) in Yucatán, focusing on addressing natural gas shortages and reducing electricity tariffs to enhance competitiveness.

Feb 27 • 01:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Competition Council has conducted procedural actions at the Maxima Latvia office

The Competition Council of Latvia conducted procedural actions at the Maxima Latvia office in Riga, with the company cooperating fully.

Feb 26 • 16:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatoon council approves drop-in centre relocation despite community concerns

Saskatoon's city council has approved the relocation of a drop-in centre to a downtown property despite local community pushback regarding safety and business impacts.

Feb 26 • 01:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Einar meets with the city about downtown issues

Einar Bárðarson is set to meet with city representatives to discuss various matters related to the restaurant business in downtown Reykjavík.

Feb 25 • 13:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Launch of the Labor-Management Council... "It will be a first step for cooperation"

The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Employers Federation launched a labor-management council aimed at fostering communication on key labor policies.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The debate on the regulation of private online vocational training opens a rift in the Education Council of Catalonia

A debate over the regulation of private online vocational training in Catalonia highlights divisions between business associations and the Generalitat, unions, and families.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pärnu City Council approved the detailed plan for the former linen factory site for a residential and business quarter

The Pärnu City Council has approved a detailed plan for the redevelopment of the former linen factory site into a residential and business quarter, with construction set to begin shortly in three phases.

Feb 22 • 16:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Criticism from trade union leaders to the Family House

Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson of the Business Council defends his organization's report on sick leave rights against criticism from trade union officials.

Feb 22 • 13:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What to Expect from Donald Tusk's Future Council? "Rzeczpospolita" Asked Experts

The new Future Council in Poland aims to enhance development with a focus on science and business, comprising experts from academia and industry.

Feb 21 • 05:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Trade Union Leaders Criticize Business Council

Union leaders Kolbrún Halldórsdóttir and Sonja Ýr Þorbergsdóttir have condemned a report from the Business Council regarding the sick leave rights of public employees, claiming it is based on misleading statistics.

Feb 20 • 22:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

RP Employers' Council expanded with new business representatives

The RP Employers' Council has added new members from diverse business backgrounds to enhance its debate on business conditions in Poland.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sanwo-Olu Hails Oniru Business Council

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the Oniru Business and Cultural Day, emphasizing the importance of responsible leadership in development during the inauguration of the Oniru Business Council.

Feb 19 • 00:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Council scraps 4-day work week plan after backlash

Launceston City Council has abandoned plans for a four-day work week due to strong opposition from the business community.

Feb 18 • 03:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The most indebted welfare area has chosen a new leader – Piia Vuorela will tackle the healthcare crises in Central Finland

The Central Finland regional council has appointed Piia Vuorela, a medical doctor and Master of Business Administration, as the new leader of the welfare area.

Feb 17 • 14:14 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Free parking is coming back to Helsingør's town center

Drivers in Helsingør will soon enjoy two hours of free parking in the town center again, as the local council prepares to change parking regulations that have been in place since April 2024.

Feb 17 • 08:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The President Does Not Back Down. There Will Be a 'Closed-Door Meeting' Regarding Włodzimierz Czarzasty

Polish President Karol Nawrocki plans a closed-door meeting with special services leaders to discuss the unclear eastern business contacts raised during a National Security Council meeting.

Feb 12 • 17:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The National Security Council is in session. 'Too many questions, too few answers'

The Polish National Security Council convened to address pressing security issues, including a loan for the SAFE program, Poland's invitation to Donald Trump's Peace Council, and the investigation concerning contact of a government official with eastern business interests.

Feb 11 • 13:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Exchange of blows before the RBN. Karol Nawrocki opened the meeting with these words

Karol Nawrocki convened a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss a government loan for the SAFE Program, Poland's invitation to the Council of Peace, and actions regarding the business ties of the Speaker of the Sejm.

Feb 11 • 13:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

From the business circle to the Judiciary: Damián Larco takes the reins of the ‘governing body’ of the Judicial Function

Damián Larco Guamán has been appointed as the interim president of the Judicial Council of Ecuador amidst a political trial involving his predecessor.

Feb 10 • 19:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Włodzimierz Czarzasty: At the National Security Council I will ask Karol Nawrocki what he did in Moscow in 2018

Włodzimierz Czarzasty announced that the Speaker's Presidium rejected a request to convene an extraordinary session of the Polish Parliament regarding a publication in 'Gazeta Polska', while the National Security Council will address Czarzasty's eastern business contacts.

Feb 10 • 09:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

World Biodiversity Council: Now the Economy is at Stake

The World Biodiversity Council's new report emphasizes the systemic risk of nature destruction and holds businesses accountable for their impact on ecosystems.

Feb 9 • 16:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PEBEC, NPA push port reforms to cut delays

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council and the Nigerian Ports Authority held a stakeholder engagement in Lagos focused on reducing cargo dwell times at the nation's ports.

Feb 9 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: Proposes serving alcohol until 06:00 in Oslo during the World Cup

Oslo's Cultural and Business Council proposes extending alcohol service hours until 6:00 AM during the summer World Cup, applicable to venues showing matches.

Feb 6 • 06:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bogusław Chrabota: Is Stigmatization of Włodzimierz Czarzasty Against the Law?

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of information about Włodzimierz Czarzasty's social and business contacts in a meeting agenda, criticizing it as a form of stigmatization and a breach of proper conduct for the National Security Council.

Feb 5 • 12:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The "checks" case of Ignalina district council members: employees testified about transporting fuel

Employees testified that they transported fuel while on council-related business and submitted personal checks for reimbursement, in a case involving alleged fraud to obtain fuel expense compensations.

Feb 5 • 12:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The President's Spokesperson on the Past of Karol Nawrocki: Vladimir Czarzasty Should Read the Articles

The National Security Council is set to discuss actions related to the eastern business contacts of Marshal of the Sejm, Vladimir Czarzasty, during a meeting called by Karol Nawrocki.

Feb 5 • 07:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Provincial Council Cancels Business Report at Hotel in Seoul Amid Controversy

The Gyeonggi Provincial Council's committees planned to hold a business report at a hotel in Seoul but canceled the event due to public criticism, although the operating committee has not confirmed whether they will push it through later.

Feb 5 • 01:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Prof. Szymon Ossowski on the Dispute between Karol Nawrocki and Włodzimierz Czarzasty. 'I Hope Someone Will Come to Their Senses'

Professor Szymon Ossowski discusses the ongoing controversy regarding Włodzimierz Czarzasty's Eastern business connections as mentioned in the National Security Council's agenda.

Feb 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Zuzanna Dąbrowska: The Arrangement at RBN Will Benefit Both Karol Nawrocki and Włodzimierz Czarzasty

President Zuzanna Dąbrowska plans to discuss the government's SAFE program loan and Poland's invitation to Donald Trump's Peace Council during an advisory council meeting, along with clarifying Włodzimierz Czarzasty's eastern business contacts.

Feb 4 • 11:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

The Self-Contradiction of the Ministry of Culture and the Korean Film Council Approaching Support for Sexual Violence Victims as a 'Business'

The Korean Film Council ended its contract with the Korea Film Gender Equality Center, replacing it with a profit-oriented firm, leading to concerns over the stability and continuous support for sexual violence victims in the film industry.

Feb 4 • 07:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Appeal from the Deputy Marshal to President Karol Nawrocki: Please remove this point

Deputy Marshal appeals to President Nawrocki to remove a specific agenda item from the upcoming National Security Council meeting, which will address the eastern business contacts of the Speaker of the Sejm, Włodzimierz Czarzasty.

Feb 4 • 07:14 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Proposal for a 'solutions buffet' rejected

A proposal for collaboration with the business sector on preschool and daycare issues was rejected by the city council today, with a city representative suggesting the need for a 'solutions buffet' to tackle preschool challenges.

Feb 3 • 22:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President Karol Nawrocki convened a meeting of the National Security Council

President Karol Nawrocki has summoned a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss a European Union loan for armaments, an invitation to the Peace Council by Donald Trump, and actions to clarify the eastern business contacts of Speaker of the Sejm Włodzimierz Czarzasty.

Feb 3 • 14:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Panel: Assistants, Mayor, and Business Economist

A debate was held featuring candidates for the upcoming municipal elections, including key figures seeking leadership positions in the city council.

Jan 29 • 13:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Under government key and shares of Končar, all shares of CO for trading

New laws regulating state-owned enterprises and the Center for Restructuring and Sale (CERP) are set to take effect starting October 1, 2025, alongside the establishment of a new Administrative Council that initiated implementation.

Jan 15 • 10:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wojciech Kostrzewa: The Entrepreneurship Council is pleased with the Prime Minister's decision regarding the PIP

The Entrepreneurship Council expressed satisfaction with the Prime Minister's decision concerning the State Labor Inspectorate, highlighting concerns over previous proposals and the importance of dialogue with the business sector.

Jan 9 • 18:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I started my beauty brand from a council flat - now it’s worth more than £20 million

Influencer Jamie Genevieve launched her beauty brand Vieve from her council flat in Scotland, and it is now valued at over £20 million after raising £9 million in funding.

Jan 1 • 10:13 UTC

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