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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Etawah: Tea Seller Suffers Heart Attack After Receiving Electricity Bill of 1.60 Lakh

A tea seller in Etawah died of a heart attack after being shocked by a massive electricity bill of 1.60 lakh rupees.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

LU: Heikki plans to sue Helsinki โ€“ driving in the city resulted in a 1,600-euro repair bill

Espoo resident Heikki Laakkonen is suing the city of Helsinki after his Tesla was damaged due to a poorly marked construction area.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Hundreds of groups urge Quebec government to scrap controversial constitution

Over 800 organizations in Quebec are urging the provincial government to abandon its proposed constitution, known as Bill 1, citing flaws and a lack of proper consultation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Taxpayer bill for saving Scunthorpe steel furnaces could top ยฃ1.5bn by 2028, auditor says

The cost of saving Scunthorpe's steel furnaces could exceed ยฃ1.5 billion by 2028, according to a government auditor report.

Mar 16 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The City requested authorization to take on debt of US$1.35 billion and finance the F subway line

The Buenos Aires government has proposed a bill to the Legislature to authorize debt financing of up to US$1.35 billion for the construction of a new subway line intended to enhance transportation between different neighborhoods.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"France must not lose this match": McCourt, Kang, and Ligue 1 presidents put pressure on the Lecornu government

Ligue 1 club presidents are urging the French government to prioritize a governance reform bill for professional football amid an ongoing crisis in the sport.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Governance Forum Welcomes Mandatory 'Value-Up Disclosure' for Companies with PBR Below 1

The Korea Corporate Governance Forum has expressed support for a bill mandating value-up disclosures for publicly traded companies with a price-to-book ratio (PBR) below one.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Electricity Bill of 1.99 Crore Issued for Vacant House Shocks Family

A family in Andhra Pradesh was left stunned after receiving an electricity bill of 1.99 crore rupees for a vacant house.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

53 cars paying ยฃ5,690 tax from April 1 2026 - full list as ยฃ1,000 dodge outlined

A new tax bill for vehicles in the UK will see 53 cars subject to a ยฃ5,690 tax from April 1, 2026, but there's a way for buyers to reduce their costs by ยฃ1,000.

Mar 4 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

How Per-Erik manages to minimize his electricity bill: "Under 1,000 kronor"

82-year-old Per-Erik Hansson manages to keep his electricity bill under 1,000 kronor despite extreme winter temperatures and rising electricity prices.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves a package of 3.1 billion reais for the chemical and petrochemical industry

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill that increases tax incentives for the chemical and petrochemical industries to 3.1 billion reais.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

HMRC letter could land 1.4m with 'surprise' ยฃ641 bill

More than 1.4 million basic rate taxpayers in the UK are facing an average ยฃ641 tax bill on savings interest due to rising taxation, according to new HMRC data.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Catalonia raises tourist tax. In Barcelona, guests will pay up to 15 euros per night

Catalonia's parliament has approved a bill that will double the tourist tax rates in Barcelona starting April 1, 2026, with significant increases planned for other areas as well.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump Made History: The Longest State of the Union Address of All Time

Donald Trump's State of the Union address was a historic event, lasting over 1 hour and 29 minutes, breaking the previous record held by Bill Clinton.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: The Hidden Bill - How Gender-Based Violence Is Costing Zimbabwe Its Future

A new assessment reveals that gender-based violence in Zimbabwe costs the country $1.36 billion annually, severely impacting its economy and women's lives.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Electoral Alert in Florida: the bill that would change rules for migrants starting January 1, 2027

A legislative proposal in Florida aims to impose stricter criteria for verifying U.S. citizenship for voter registration, set to take effect in 2027.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 1 South of Minas on Thursday, February 19, 2026

The article covers various news highlights including Argentina's labor reform, Andrew's legal situation, Bill Gates' absence from an AI summit, Trump's comments on Iran, discussions about Brazil's creative industry, and international media reactions to Lula-related events.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kurre Westerlund was shocked by his electricity bill: 'It takes a huge toll on me'

Finnish artist Kurre Westerlund expressed his dismay over a record-high electricity bill of 1,600 euros for January, attributing it to extreme cold and the need for heating.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

7 days of treatment in an accident, spending 1.5 lakh and '0' bill! PM RAHAT scheme launched

The PM RAHAT scheme has been launched to ensure timely and cost-free hospital treatment for victims of road accidents in India.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From July 1, 2027: the date when Florida licenses would start distinguishing migrants

A proposed bill in Florida's House of Representatives aims to alter the format of driver's licenses and ID cards to indicate whether an individual is a U.S. citizen or not, set to take effect on July 1, 2027, if approved.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Electricity Bill Shock of 1 Million Won for Fire Victims in Gyeongbuk's Temporary Housing

Some households living in temporary assembly housing in Gyeongbuk are facing excessive electricity bills, prompting authorities to conduct inspections.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Point by point, the changes and concessions made by the Government to try to approve the labor reform project

The Argentine government has made numerous concessions to various stakeholders in a bid to pass a labor reform bill before March 1, aiming to signal strength to the markets.

Feb 11 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Reconstruction Project Floor Area Ratio Increased by 1.3 Times, Passed by the Ruling Party in the National Assembly

A bill to increase the floor area ratio for public reconstruction and redevelopment projects to 1.3 times the legal limit passed the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Committee with support from the ruling party.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Kaleva: Oulu Family Received a Massive Electricity Bill

A family in Oulu received a staggering electricity bill of 1,600 euros due to their century-old wooden house and severe cold weather conditions.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Citizens Share Shocking Electricity Bills: Over 1,600 Euros โ€“ 'Let's Just Say, It Was a Surprise'

Finnish households are shocked by skyrocketing electricity bills, with one family reporting a January bill of over 1,600 euros.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaleva: Shocking electricity bill for Oulu family due to freezing temperatures

A family living in an old log house in Oulu received an electricity bill of 1,600 euros in January, significantly higher than previous years due to extreme cold.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cleaning of plots: The process starts on April 1 โ€“ What the โ€˜Active Battleโ€™ bill entails

A new bill in Greece introduces significant changes to land clearing regulations, aimed at improving fire safety measures ahead of the fire season.

Feb 8 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Legal Immigration: The Bill has been Voted - 9+1 Questions & Answers

The Greek Parliament has passed a bill aimed at creating a modern framework for legal immigration to address illegal immigration while meeting economic needs and ensuring social cohesion and public safety.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Hatzidakis Bill: The 4+1 measures that 'unblock' thousands of properties for transfer

The Hatzidakis Bill introduces 4+1 new measures aimed at facilitating the transfer of thousands of properties, alongside an additional nine measures that promise to transform daily interactions with public services for millions of citizens.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Unpayable Bill from Trump: A Latina Migrant is Demanded to Pay US$1 Million for Ignoring Her Deportation Order

A Latina migrant faces a demand to pay US$1 million for allegedly ignoring her deportation order over three years, resulting in a fine of US$998 per day.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump-signed shutdown bill sends $4M to children's hospitals under federal probe for transgender care

The recently passed $1.2 trillion bill allocates $4 million to two children's hospitals under investigation by Trump's HHS regarding their provision of transgender healthcare to minors.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Trump and House of Representatives end mini-shutdown - next showdown follows soon

President Trump has signed a $1.2 trillion funding bill to end a partial government shutdown stemming from a dispute over the Department of Homeland Security's budget.

Feb 4 โ€ข 02:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

These are the 21 House Republicans who held out against Trump, Johnson on $1.2T spending bill

Twenty-one House Republicans defied President Trump and Speaker Johnson by opposing a $1.2 trillion spending bill due to concerns over its alignment with GOP priorities and election integrity.

Feb 4 โ€ข 00:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Trump signs $1.2 trillion funding bill, ending government shutdown

US President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion funding package to end a partial federal shutdown while facing upcoming challenges over Homeland Security funding and immigration issues.

Feb 3 โ€ข 23:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US House passes $1.2tn funding bill, ending partial government shutdown

The US House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion funding bill to end the partial government shutdown while allowing time for negotiations between Democrats and Republican leaders about immigration policy.

Feb 3 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

USA: End of the shutdown - The House approved a package of 1.2 trillion dollars - The bill is in Trump's office

The House of Representatives narrowly approved a massive $1.2 trillion spending package, paving the way to end the partial federal government shutdown in the USA, with attention now shifting to Donald Trump and the upcoming battle over Domestic Security funding.

Feb 3 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Best film of all time from legendary director on TV tonight

Quentin Tarantino's iconic film 'Kill Bill: Vol. 1' is being aired on ITV4 tonight, celebrated by fans as the best film of all time due to its action scenes and raw performances.

Jan 15 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

GOP unveils plan to cut deficit by $1 trillion with second 'big, beautiful bill'

The House GOP has proposed a second significant legislation aimed at reducing the federal deficit by over $1 trillion, led by Chairman August Pfluger during a press conference.

Jan 13 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

HMRC sends surprise tax bill to 1.3 million households

Over 1.3 million households received unexpected tax bills from HMRC for the 2023/24 year, nearly doubling the number from two years ago, as reported by former pension minister Steve Webb.

Jan 6 โ€ข 11:53 UTC

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