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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Asian Business Enters the Pharmaceutical Market in Europe

The article discusses the importance of pharmaceutical security as a component of national security in Poland, emphasizing the challenges posed by supply chain interruptions due to global conflicts.

Mar 19 • 22:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria, UK sign MoUs to expand business visas, others

Nigeria and the UK have signed three new agreements to enhance cooperation on migration, border security, and business visas.

Mar 19 • 20:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After operation with 8 dead, Rio Comprido has increased policing, but some businesses remain closed

Following a police operation that resulted in eight deaths, Rio Comprido experiences heightened security measures, yet some local businesses choose to remain closed.

Mar 19 • 14:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Matías Ferreyra, the powerful former police officer who is the shadow of Tapia and Toviggino: why he was exonerated from the force and his millionaire businesses

The article discusses Matías Ferreyra, an influential figure in Argentine football security, who has been criticized for his past police connections and alleged business dealings.

Mar 18 • 17:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Social Security contributions costs grew by 4.5% in 2025, one point more than salaries

In 2025, costs for social security contributions in Spain increased by 4.5%, exceeding the growth rate of salaries, amidst a strong economic growth and record business margins.

Mar 17 • 11:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ukrainian Security Service Catches Two Regional Department Heads

The Ukrainian Security Service has arrested two leaders of regional departments involved in a corrupt scheme that extorted $620,000 from a businessman.

Mar 16 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is cyber hygiene for businesses?

The article discusses the importance of cyber hygiene practices for companies, highlighting the financial risks associated with neglecting these essential protocols.

Mar 16 • 15:22 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Baltic / A New Center of European Geopolitics?

Sweden's military engagement in Poland, highlighted by a submarine visit and a large business delegation, underscores the strengthening of Baltic relationships amidst increased regional security concerns.

Mar 16 • 15:01 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

In Moscow, a Week of Mobile Internet Shutdowns Makes Life a Real Pain

Intermittent mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow have disrupted daily life and business operations for nearly two weeks due to security measures mandated by the Kremlin.

Mar 13 • 17:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

End of work on the PIP reform. What will the president do?

The Polish government is finalizing a reform of the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP), aimed at enhancing job security and stability in employment, which has drawn mixed reactions from the business sector.

Mar 13 • 09:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Big business is starting to fear. They now mainly want advice on security from consultants

Big businesses are increasingly concerned about security and are seeking advice from consultants.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

The definitive guide to data management for your business

The article emphasizes the importance of effective data management in businesses to enhance profitability and reduce operational costs.

Mar 12 • 20:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The brother of Babiš's advisor runs a company in Russia. Security risks, warn experts

Experts warn that the brother of a key advisor to Czech politician Andrej Babiš is operating a business in Russia, raising concerns about security risks.

Mar 12 • 10:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Thieves stole copper pipes from a company in Vilnius, causing thousands in damages

Thieves targeted a company in Vilnius, stealing copper pipes and resulting in significant financial losses.

Mar 12 • 07:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

What does Canada’s reversal of a TikTok operations ban mean for users?

Canada has lifted its ban on TikTok's operations following a national security review, allowing the platform to continue its business in the country.

Mar 11 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows the murder of a pineapple producer in TO; rival farmer is pointed out as the mastermind by the police

The murder of pineapple producer José Geraldo Oliveira Fonseca in Miranorte, Brazil, was allegedly ordered by a rival due to business competition, captured on security camera footage.

Mar 10 • 20:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A week of sirens: Cyprus suffers from its proximity to the powder keg of the Middle East

Cyprus faces growing security concerns and a potential decline in its status as a safe business hub following recent drone attacks originating from Iran.

Mar 9 • 04:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Milei's Trip to the United States: A Larger Delegation with Wives, Separate Returns, and Strong Security

Javier Milei's recent trip to the U.S. included a larger presidential delegation, highlighting the Argentine government's efforts to attract investors during Argentina Week.

Mar 8 • 23:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Nice: Business, Security, Housing... Key Takeaways from the Big Debate Among the Four Main Candidates

Four main candidates in Nice debated key issues ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, focusing on business, security, and housing.

Mar 7 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Intelligence: Hostile countries seek access to strategic infrastructure through foreign businessmen

The Lithuanian State Security Department warns about attempts by Russian and Belarusian entities to establish business ties with businessmen from other countries to gain influence over strategic infrastructure.

Mar 6 • 08:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In messages with then-girlfriend, Vorcaro says that bank business is like the mafia

Supreme Minister André Mendonça orders the transfer of banker Daniel Vorcaro to a maximum security prison amid ongoing investigations into a billion-dollar fraud scheme.

Mar 6 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Businessman cited in investigation of the president of FPF claims confusion and fears for security

Otávio Corrêa Alves, a businessman involved in a corruption investigation regarding the president of the FPF, asserts that there has been a misunderstanding related to a contract linked to the inquiry.

Mar 5 • 20:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Russian-Origin Explosive Business Provokes Controversy – Member of Parliament Seeks Answers Following IL Articles

A Finnish MP has called for answers regarding a Russian-owned explosives business in Finland, following recent articles highlighting potential environmental and national security threats.

Mar 5 • 08:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Strong explosion in the early morning of Wednesday destroys establishment in Urdesa Central

A powerful explosion destroyed a business in Urdesa Central, Ecuador, just days after a prior attack caused minor damage.

Mar 4 • 11:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Framework for Taking Loss Risks to Support Overseas Business, Government to Amend Laws for Economic Security

The Japanese government plans to amend laws to create a new framework that allows it to take on loss risks in order to attract private investment for economically important overseas ventures.

Mar 3 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Digital Security: How Companies in Dachau Can Prepare Against Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity expert Peter Kestner warns local businesses in Dachau about the under-recognized threats posed by professional hackers during a recent information session.

Mar 3 • 15:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kapo's struggle against Russian-Israeli businessman: I am not an FSB agent!

Sergei Uger, a Russian businessman residing in Israel and owner of a major mineral water factory, insists he is not an FSB agent after the Estonian security police (Kapo) revoked his e-residency due to suspicions regarding his interests in Estonia.

Mar 2 • 22:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to combat extortion?

The article discusses the economic cost of combating extortion in Mexico and emphasizes its impact on local businesses and employment.

Mar 2 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

They took advantage of a vehicular accident to rob a commercial establishment: losses between $800 and $1,000

A robbery occurred at a business in Ecuador following a vehicular accident that compromised the establishment's security.

Mar 2 • 13:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatoon’s The Purrfect Cup Cat Cafe sees another act of vandalism

The Purrfect Cup Cat Cafe in Saskatoon has faced another act of vandalism, causing significant damage and theft, amid ongoing security concerns in the area.

Feb 26 • 03:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Businesswoman Affected by 'The Theft of the Year' Criticizes Security Company's Performance: 'No Use from Them'

A businesswoman from Vilnius expresses disappointment in her security company following a significant jewelry theft, highlighting her belief in the company's inability to protect her assets.

Feb 25 • 16:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

New Cybersecurity Rules in Practice: From Registration to Supplier Audits

In Czechia, the revised Cybersecurity Act, known as NIS2, has been in effect since last November, yet many companies remain unaware of their obligations for mandatory registration and security measures.

Feb 24 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In E. Masiulis' book - about President Lubys' desire to transfer the construction of the LNG terminal to business

Former Minister E. Masiulis discusses in his upcoming book the integration of Lithuania's transport infrastructure into the EU and private sector involvement in the construction of the LNG terminal.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

New study proposes major shift in US-Israel strategic partnership approach

A new study suggests a transformative business model for the US-Israel strategic partnership post-October 7, 2023, aimed at enhancing security cooperation and technological advancements.

Feb 24 • 13:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Zawadzki, Tauron: Local content as one of the pillars of responsible development

The strategy of local content is crucial for Poland's economic sovereignty and security, advocating for a stable investment plan to foster domestic business partnerships.

Feb 24 • 10:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Walida, ESE and the Unfinished Business of Child Protection

The story of Walida Abdullahi highlights serious concerns about child protection and the involvement of national security agencies in potential abuses in Nigeria.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Gabon: Business Leaders Indebted to the National Social Security Fund Banned from Leaving the Country

In Gabon, a ministerial decree has been enacted that prohibits business leaders who owe debts to the National Social Security Fund from leaving the country, raising concerns about the impact on the business climate.

Feb 23 • 08:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

City of Kelowna security patrols should be expanded to Rutland, business owners say

Business owners in Rutland, Kelowna, are calling for an expansion of security patrols to address rising social disorder and safety concerns.

Feb 21 • 01:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Break-in at Húrra Reykjavík Again

The Húrra Reykjavík store in Iceland has been broken into for the third time in a week, with the owner suspecting the same man is responsible.

Feb 20 • 10:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Death by 1,000 cuts’: B.C. businesses criticize PST changes

British Columbia business owners are expressing concerns over impending Provincial Sales Tax (PST) changes that will increase their operational costs.

Feb 20 • 03:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two thousand four hundred forty-seven euros stolen from a company's safe in Vilnius

Between February 6 and February 18, 2026, a total of €2,447 was stolen from a company's safe in Vilnius, prompting a police investigation.

Feb 19 • 07:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They enjoyed a dinner on Valentine's Day and fled without paying: everything was filmed

A group of four people dined at a restaurant in England on Valentine's Day and left without paying, prompting the restaurant to share security footage to raise awareness among other business owners.

Feb 18 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Data leak at Abu Dhabi financial summit exposes politicians and business leaders

A security breach at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week have resulted in the exposure of personal documents of high-profile attendees, including various political and financial figures.

Feb 18 • 18:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

AmCham: Agreement with the U.S. 'must be accompanied by competitiveness, legal security, and clear rules'

The bilateral business sector emphasizes that, following the nearing trade agreement between the U.S. and Ecuador, the focus should shift to enhancing Ecuador's internal conditions for competitiveness.

Feb 17 • 21:20 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Businesses in Herzliya Open on Saturday Vandalized; Municipality to Provide Security at Shopping Center

The Herzliya Municipality will deploy security personnel in a shopping center following vandalism incidents against businesses operating on Saturdays.

Feb 17 • 11:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico, out of the table (3). Business diplomacy

This article discusses the changing dynamics in U.S. trade policy, emphasizing the shift from economic efficiency to control and security in international relations.

Feb 16 • 12:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bazar is the target of three invasions in less than 60 days in RS; see images

A bazar in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil has been invaded three times within the last 52 days, with the most recent incident seeing the thief stealing around R$ 10,000 worth of goods.

Feb 16 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

TS: OP manager became a victim of card fraud

Minnaliisa Vehkala, a business director at OP in Southwest Finland, reported incidents of card fraud affecting her payment card.

Feb 16 • 07:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

One mistake can stop a business in a matter of minutes – many shrug it off

Marius Dulka from Telia emphasizes the critical error companies make by underestimating the importance of backup connections for business continuity.

Feb 16 • 07:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec political, business leaders tout Montreal as ideal to host NATO defence bank

Quebec leaders are advocating for Montreal to become the headquarters for NATO's proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

Feb 13 • 18:43 UTC

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