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National & Local

Change of Residence Time Due to New Fees by Sunday

Parents of preschoolers in Reykjavik must adjust their children's residence time by midnight on Sunday to reflect new fee structures in upcoming bills.

Feb 27 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

There were nearly 500 counterfeit bills in Finland last year

Finland reported finding 483 counterfeit euro bills in 2022, a decrease from previous years.

Feb 27 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Reset Energy and the green approach to bills: clean energy by subscription

Reset Energy promotes a green approach to electricity bills, supporting renewable energy and clean energy subscriptions.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Shock over heating bills: which homes are the biggest energy wasters?

Heating costs in Lithuania have surged by an average of 85% due to cold weather and removal of VAT exemptions.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gas will replace brown coal. Energy shift for 40 billion złoty

Poland's leading energy companies plan to invest 35-40 billion zł in constructing 13 new gas-fired power plants by 2030, leading to higher energy bills for consumers.

Feb 27 • 04:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Electricity Company's Customer Service Representative Talks About a Sad Phenomenon – 'They Cry on the Phone'

A customer service representative from a Finnish electricity company describes her experiences with distressed customers overwhelmed by high electricity bills amid a difficult financial climate.

Feb 27 • 03:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tariff adjustments make water bills more expensive in Manaus; understand the changes

Residents of Manaus will see an increase in their water bills due to a 5.52% tariff adjustment implemented by the Águas de Manaus water company, affecting various consumer categories except for the Tarifa 10 category.

Feb 27 • 01:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senator presents a bill to limit increases in electricity bills

Brazilian Senator Mecias de Jesus proposed a bill to limit electricity bill increases to the official inflation rate.

Feb 26 • 21:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Renewable rollout leaves $600k repair bill for road 'bogholes'

Regional councils in New South Wales are facing significant repair bills for roads damaged by renewable energy projects, with one council reporting a cost of $600,000 for repairs.

Feb 26 • 18:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NFL fans’ 2025 bills come under focus as FCC probes the rise of sports streaming services

The FCC is investigating the impact of the transition of live sports from traditional broadcast to streaming platforms, particularly concerning costs for NFL fans.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall releases updated IPTU and waste collection fees bills

The City Hall of Pindamonhangaba has made updated IPTU and waste collection fee bills available for consultation, printing, and payment after corrections to the tables were made earlier this month.

Feb 26 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Energy supplier urges UK households to check money-guzzling item 'once a year'

E.ON advises UK households to regularly defrost freezers to avoid unnecessary energy consumption and higher bills.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Stop making common kettle mistake that's adding £70 to your energy bills

Energy experts warn that a common habit of boiling kettles multiple times a day can add £70 to annual household energy bills.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs

Democratic lawmakers in several states are proposing bills to prevent new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees from obtaining civil service jobs.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Aldi shopper says people make same mistake that 'doubles' supermarket bills

An Aldi shopper highlights a common mistake that can significantly increase bills during grocery shopping.

Feb 26 • 09:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Two appliance rule could cut £178 off your electricity bills

A simple change in daily habits could lead UK households to save approximately £178 on energy bills annually, according to an energy expert.

Feb 26 • 08:52 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Credit Card Rules: Can you go to jail for not paying your credit card bill? Know the legal truths and ways to avoid it

The article discusses the legal implications of not paying credit card bills in India, clarifying that while it is generally a civil matter, fraudulent behavior could lead to legal consequences.

Feb 26 • 08:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Heating bills support temporarily raised for housing benefits and its recipients expanded

Due to rising heating costs in Latvia during a cold winter, the government has decided to temporarily increase housing benefits for lower-income households until April 30th.

Feb 26 • 07:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Heat price jump: energy-inefficient apartment buildings pay the most

In Lithuania, rising heating prices disproportionately impact energy-inefficient apartment buildings, leading to increased heating bills for residents.

Feb 26 • 06:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges

The Trump administration has intervened to prevent the Venezuelan government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal expenses related to drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Man has long-term rental vehicle. The company demands repair costs after several months.

A Latvian man faces unexpected repair bills after returning a rented Volvo, claiming the rental company is sending him mysterious invoices despite previous repair costs he incurred.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Energy bills may be coming down - but there is a sting in the tail for many'

Energy bills in the UK are projected to decrease by an average of £117 annually, but the reduction may not be as beneficial for many families as it seems due to updates in the price cap and seasonal changes in energy usage.

Feb 25 • 14:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Chief Justices' Meeting was Just a Complaint Without Diagnosis or Solution for 'Judicial Distrust'

The meeting of chief justices across the country expressed strong opposition to the judicial reform bills introduced in the National Assembly but failed to address the deep-seated distrust in the judiciary.

Feb 25 • 12:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Nationwide Chief Judges: 'Legal distortion crime causes severe side effects... goes against guaranteeing basic rights of citizens'

Chief judges from across South Korea have expressed serious concerns regarding the Democratic Party's proposed judicial reform bills, particularly the legal distortion crime law.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you suffering from shocking electricity bills? A major turning point is approaching

The article discusses a potential relief for consumers facing high electricity prices due to an increase in wind energy production as weather conditions improve in Finland.

Feb 25 • 10:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Approved Lier-Hansen's Bills: – A Personal Betrayal

The approval of invoices and travel expenses for former CEO Stein Lier-Hansen has led to accusations of deceit and misrepresentation, as highlighted by former organization director Carla Botten Verboven.

Feb 25 • 09:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Three counterfeit 50 euro bills found in Šiauliai and Utena

Authorities in Šiauliai and Utena have discovered counterfeit 50 euro notes during recent investigations, prompting criminal inquiries into the production and distribution of fake currency.

Feb 25 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis reveals 'simple' way to cut your energy bill after Ofgem update

Martin Lewis advises households on how to reduce energy bills following a reduction in Ofgem's energy price cap.

Feb 25 • 08:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Expert shares advice: if you're short on cash to pay electricity bills, consider home renovation

An expert advises Estonian families facing high electricity bills to consider home renovations as a way to reduce future energy costs.

Feb 25 • 08:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EXPERT EXPLAINS: How to cope with an unexpectedly high electricity bill

January saw electricity prices on the Estonian market double compared to last year, leading to record high bills for families.

Feb 25 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

See how much YOUR energy bill will fall by with our calculator after Ofgem update

Ofgem has announced a fall in energy price caps, allowing households to estimate their future energy bills with a new calculator.

Feb 25 • 07:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem energy price cap announced as millions to see bills fall - how it impacts you

The Ofgem energy price cap will decrease, resulting in lower energy bills for millions of households starting April 1.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Energy bills will fall by £117 for millions of households in Great Britain from April

Annual energy bills in Great Britain will decrease by £117 from April due to a drop in Ofgem's price cap, providing some relief to households.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Economic Justice Action Citizen Alliance Calls for Full Review of 99 Toxic Provisions in Administrative Integration Special Law

The Economic Justice Action Citizen Alliance urges a full review of 99 toxic provisions in three special administrative integration bills that passed the National Assembly's Administrative Safety Committee.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Starting the National Judges' Conference on the 'Three Judicial Reform Bills'... Park Young-jae states 'It directly affects the protection of citizens' rights'

A nationwide judges' conference has been convened to discuss the three judicial reform bills pushed by the Democratic Party of Korea, which aim to reshape the relationship between the judiciary and citizen rights.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Karina Milei brings Adorni into the Buenos Aires ring and pressures Jorge Macri with a battery of bills

Karina Milei's party, La Libertad Avanza, plans to introduce 66 new bills to pressure the current Buenos Aires government led by Jorge Macri.

Feb 24 • 18:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Opposition Parties, Including the Innovation Party, Oppose Rush for Administrative Integration and Demand Adjustment of Processing Time in the National Assembly

Opposition parties in South Korea criticize the Democratic Party's rushed efforts to pass three administrative integration bills and demand a delay for further deliberation.

Feb 24 • 13:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem energy price cap set to fall sharply - everything you need to know

The UK energy price cap is expected to drop significantly, impacting household energy bills positively from April 1.

Feb 24 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo Agency Defines Return of R$ 2 Billion for Gas Bills

The São Paulo Regulatory Agency (Arsesp) announced the return of approximately R$ 2 billion to consumers in São Paulo through reduced gas bills, stemming from judicial tax credits obtained by gas distribution companies.

Feb 24 • 10:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

More expensive beef and bigger bills? The cost of changes in climate policy

The article discusses the potential impacts of disjointed EU climate policies and the challenges to competitiveness they pose for the European economy.

Feb 24 • 07:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

30-year-old man flaunts counterfeit bills worth 6 billion won while meeting women

A 30-year-old man was arrested for showing off counterfeit bills totaling 6 billion won after his ex-girlfriend attempted to cash them.

Feb 24 • 02:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electricity bill is expected to rise above inflation this year, projections indicate

Projections indicate that the electricity prices in Brazil are set to increase beyond the inflation rate again this year due to regulatory weaknesses and climatic factors.

Feb 23 • 21:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4's Dirty Business campaigners call for public to stop paying water bills over sewage dumps

Campaigners associated with Channel 4’s Dirty Business urge the public to consider halting water bill payments due to sewage dumping practices by water companies.

Feb 23 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caravan offers fridge exchanges and discounts on electricity bills to cities in Marajó

A service caravan in the Marajó archipelago will provide fridge exchanges and discounts on electricity bills to residents between February 23 and 26.

Feb 23 • 20:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Thompson's team clarified media reports about the seizure of the concert organizer in Sinj

Marko Perković Thompson's team has clarified media reports claiming that the concert organizer in Sinj was seized for unpaid health service bills, asserting that all obligations have been met.

Feb 23 • 15:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis MSE says 'quick check' could save up to £175 as millions missing out

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert advises that many households could save up to £175 annually on their water bills by checking eligibility for social tariffs.

Feb 23 • 15:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Biting cold and record bills have prompted a look towards Latvians: here’s how residents will be heated

Lithuanian residents are increasingly turning to Latvia for alternative biofuel sources to stabilize heating costs amid rising prices and harsh winter conditions.

Feb 23 • 13:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EDF Energy says four-minute rule could help save '£60 a year'

EDF Energy suggests that reducing shower time to four minutes can help consumers save £60 a year on energy bills amid rising costs.

Feb 23 • 12:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the labor reform, Adorni announced that he has 50 bills under consideration: "A busy year is ahead in Congress"

Manuel Adorni, Argentina's Chief of Cabinet, announced that following the recent labor reform approval, he has 50 legislative projects in the pipeline, indicating a busy congressional year ahead.

Feb 23 • 12:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DMITRIY FADIN ⟩ The electricity bill crisis is not inevitable; it is a consequence of government choices

The rise in electricity bills in January has severely affected Estonian youth and families, highlighting systemic issues tied to government decisions.

Feb 23 • 11:57 UTC

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