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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After criticism, TSE excludes security expenses of candidates from calculation of the female quota

The TSE has approved a resolution that allows public campaign funding for security against political violence towards women but excludes these expenses from the calculation of the mandatory 30% female candidacy funding.

Feb 26 • 18:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Chairman of the Judicial Council: The service pension reform threatens judges' financial security and independence

Judges in Latvia face a new pension reform that increases service years required for special pensions from 20 to 25 years and alters pension calculation methods, raising concerns about financial security.

Feb 25 • 10:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The calculation shows: Savings of up to 100€ per month – Cars are increasingly purchased this way

Recent calculations indicate that car purchases through a specific method can lead to monthly savings of up to 100 euros.

Feb 25 • 08:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jobseeker Benefits for Special Employment Types Significantly Lower than Employees... Human Rights Commission Calls it 'Unfair Discrimination'

The Korean National Human Rights Commission has called for improvements in the calculation of jobseeker benefits for special employment types, which are significantly lower than those for regular employees, highlighting the unfair discrimination they face.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New garbage collection fee starts in Cabo Frio and changes calculations for residential and commercial properties

A new garbage collection fee has been implemented in Cabo Frio, Brazil, prompting discussions among residents regarding its calculation based on property type and estimated waste generation.

Feb 23 • 19:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Two million victims in Ukraine? What lies behind this horrifying calculation

The article discusses the calculation of two million potential victims in Ukraine and the factors influencing this estimation.

Feb 22 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Calculation error led to incorrect answer regarding the percentage of accused foreigners

An error in calculations resulted in misinformation about the proportion of foreigners facing charges in Iceland.

Feb 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Podemos rejects Rufián's plan because 'electoral calculation' projects will lead to the 'sweeping' of the left

Podemos has rejected ERC's Gabriel Rufián's proposal, arguing that electoral calculations undermine the left's strength.

Feb 20 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ione Belarra rejects Rufián's plan: "If the entire approach is electoral calculation, the conclusion is that we must support the PSOE"

Ione Belarra of Podemos has rejected Gabriel Rufián's proposal for a united left electoral strategy, asserting that it would ultimately lead to supporting the PSOE.

Feb 20 • 11:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Calculation reveals: This is how much the bathroom break for bus drivers in Turku would cost

The city of Turku has calculated that providing bathroom breaks for bus drivers would cost about eight million euros.

Feb 20 • 05:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neither Right nor Left: The Political Calculation Behind the Election of José María Balcázar as President of Peru

The election of José María Balcázar as the new president of Peru reflects a shift in political alignments rather than a simple ideological victory for the left.

Feb 20 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much is 12 + (11 x 5) – 3 ÷ 3? The math calculation that only brilliant minds can solve in six seconds

A math problem involving basic operations becomes a viral challenge testing mental agility and foundational math knowledge on social media.

Feb 19 • 23:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Juchelka changed his mind. He will allow a detailed calculation of the cost of abolishing the pension reform

The Czech Minister has reversed his stance, opting for a detailed assessment of the financial implications of the pension reform cancellation.

Feb 19 • 04:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The world faces a crisis worse than in 2008. Experts: we have a calculation error

Economists warn that current economic models may lead to a severe economic crisis exacerbated by underestimated climate change impacts.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The former Attorney General requests the Supreme Court to exclude the Madrid Bar Association from calculating the costs they must pay

Former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz has appealed to the Supreme Court to remove the Madrid Bar Association from the cost calculation related to his conviction for revealing secrets.

Feb 18 • 12:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The coalition has agreed to increase the housing benefit calculation coefficient

The Latvian coalition government has decided to increase the coefficient for calculating housing benefits by 0.4, as announced by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.

Feb 16 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

In this year's CPI calculation, the share of food increased while the share of transport decreased

In Estonia, this year's Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows an increase in the weight of food and non-alcoholic beverages, while the weight of transport has decreased due to reduced spending on cars.

Feb 16 • 11:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 10: the Statistics Office's update on the consumer price index calculation

The Statistics Office of Estonia will present new consumer price index data and updates to its calculation method during a press conference live streamed on ERR's portal.

Feb 16 • 07:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Buenos Aires Legislature will correct 'an error' in the calculation of Gross Income that made cars 8% more expensive

The Buenos Aires Legislature plans to amend an administrative error in the Gross Income tax calculation that would increase car prices by 8%, with new legislation to be discussed in March.

Feb 13 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Statistics Office makes third attempt to publish January consumer prices

The Statistics Office of Estonia is set to make its third attempt to publish the consumer price index for January using a new calculation methodology.

Feb 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Helping Ukrainians in Slovakia / Gangs of young people are emerging who are looking for a way out. The problem is also the calculation of universities

Alona Kurotová, a Ukrainian from Crimea living in Slovakia, discusses the challenges faced by young Ukrainian refugees and the rise of gang behaviors among them.

Feb 12 • 19:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government is gathering ideas on how to reduce energy prices for industry

The Polish government is exploring legislative proposals to lower energy costs for energy-intensive industries amid ongoing discussions about tariff calculation changes.

Feb 12 • 17:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Sodra" explains what will happen to state contributions when you withdraw from the second pension pillar: provided examples

Sodra, Lithuania's social insurance fund, outlines the consequences for state pension contributions upon withdrawing from the second pension pillar, detailing the calculation of pensions and their components.

Feb 12 • 13:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Škoda Superb PHEV: Double Heart in Company Car

The Škoda Superb PHEV offers not only tax incentives but also requires careful calculation and seasonal considerations.

Feb 12 • 08:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The problem is inflation, not the IPC basket

The article discusses the ongoing inflation issue in Argentina, highlighting a recent consumer price increase and the public's perception of the inflation calculation.

Feb 11 • 22:44 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

'The amounts are completely absurd': This is how much taxpayers risk having to pay for each kilowatt-hour from the new energy island

A new calculation regarding the cost of Energy Island Bornholm raises concerns that taxpayers could face a bill of 61 billion kroner.

Feb 10 • 20:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

'The amounts are completely ridiculous': This is how much taxpayers risk having to pay for every single kilowatt-hour from the new energy island

A new calculation of the costs for the Energy Island Bornholm revives criticism of the project, which could end up costing taxpayers 61 billion kroner.

Feb 10 • 20:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The authors of 'Puppet Government' have come to light! Screenwriter: we made a calculation error with the first episode

The screenwriter of the series 'Puppet Government' discussed audience reactions and behind-the-scenes ideas during a radio interview.

Feb 10 • 09:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City hall announces decrease in the assessed value of 14,000 properties in Rio Preto after Fipe reviews the generic valuation plan used as the basis for IPTU calculation

The city of São José do Rio Preto has announced a decrease in the assessed value of 14,000 properties following a review of the property valuation plan by Fipe, which impacts the municipal property tax (IPTU).

Feb 9 • 20:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Czarzasty vs. Trump. Courage or Political Calculation?

Artur Bartkiewicz discusses the contrasting tones in the diplomatic letter to the US and the public speech by Marshal Czarzasty regarding Trump's Nobel nomination, highlighting serious accusations made by Czarzasty.

Feb 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Behind the pressure on the reigning champion America: Shun Sato showed a passionate heart and calm calculation

Shun Sato demonstrated his resolve and strategic thinking as he challenged the reigning champion U.S. in the men's figure skating event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Widow's pensions: The e-EFKA's response on their calculation, after the complaints, what applies

The e-EFKA provided clarifications regarding the calculation of widow's pensions, addressing complaints from the Single Pensioners' Network about potential losses of up to 110 euros per month for thousands of beneficiaries.

Feb 6 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Katseli Law: What Changes in Installments, the Damage and the Danger

The Katseli Law, affecting 350,000 debtors and guarantors, is causing significant backlash among private debt managers following a Supreme Court decision that alters the interest calculation method for these loans, making it a global exception in banking credit practices.

Feb 6 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Luka Katseli: The Decision of the Supreme Court is Fair and Significant

Former minister Luka Katseli described the Supreme Court's decision regarding the calculation of interest on loans under Law 3869/2010 as positive and fair, stating that interest should now be calculated on the monthly installment rather than the total outstanding principal.

Feb 5 • 21:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Supreme Court Decision on Katseli Law: Significant Reductions in Installments - Examples

The Supreme Court's ruling on the calculation of non-performing loans under the Katseli law leads to substantial differences in loan installments, with the issue of retroactivity of the decision remaining uncertain until it is formally recorded.

Feb 5 • 20:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court on 'red' loans: Decision in favor of the borrowers of the 'Katseli law' – Interest calculation based on the monthly installment

The Supreme Court decided that interest on loans under the Katseli law will be calculated based on the monthly installment rather than the total amount, favoring borrowers.

Feb 5 • 11:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

When the Easter Bonus is paid, who is entitled to it, and how is it calculated

The article outlines the details regarding the Easter bonus for employees in Greece, including eligibility, calculation, and payment deadlines.

Feb 5 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The time for decisions in the Plenary of the Supreme Court for the loans of the Katseli law - Possible scenarios

The Plenary of the Supreme Court is set to decide on the calculation method for loans under the Katseli law, which has significant implications for borrowers involved.

Feb 5 • 06:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall requests a specific review of the generic valuation used as the base calculation for the IPTU in Rio Preto

The City Hall of São José do Rio Preto (SP) has requested Fipe to conduct a specific review of the Generic Valuation Plan used as the base calculation for the 2026 Property Tax (IPTU).

Feb 4 • 20:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Also, "Rīgas nami" will not apply late payment percentages for rent and utility payments

Riga's deputy mayor announced that the city-owned company "Rīgas nami" will suspend the calculation of late payment penalties for rent and utility services until June 30.

Feb 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Inflation and Marco Lavagna's Resignation

The article discusses Marco Lavagna's resignation from Indec and critiques the government's decision to postpone new weights in the price index calculation, emphasizing the negative impact on public confidence.

Feb 4 • 04:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much is 29 + 3 x (6 - 2)? The mathematical calculation that only the fastest minds solve in ten seconds

The article discusses a viral math challenge that tests mental agility and mathematical principles, highlighting how a simple calculation can lead to mistakes due to overlooked details.

Feb 4 • 01:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The new inflation from Indec: what economists said after the reversal of the calculation to update the measurement

Following controversy at INDEC over the postponement of the new formula for measuring inflation, various economists discussed the government's decision, indicating that while the new index may have reported slightly higher inflation, the difference would have been minimal.

Feb 3 • 21:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Macri admitted a mistake with the taxes and asked neighbors not to pay them until corrected

The head of the Buenos Aires Government, Jorge Macri, urged residents not to pay their 2026 tax assessments until the errors in the tax calculation system are corrected after many taxpayers received incorrect invoices.

Feb 3 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Red loans: Supreme Court Plenary's decision on Thursday

The Greek Supreme Court will issue a decision on February 5 regarding the calculation of interest for 350,000 borrowers under the Katseli Law dealing with repayment issues and the management of distressed loans.

Feb 3 • 11:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

In Favor of Borrowers: The Rapporteur in the Plenary of the Supreme Court on the Calculation of Interest on Loans under the Katseli Law

The plenary session of the Supreme Court will hold a closed-door deliberation to determine the method of calculating interest for borrowers covered by the Katseli Law.

Feb 3 • 10:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Piazza Perego, the TAR rejects the builders' appeal regarding the calculation of charges

The TAR has ruled that the local municipality was justified in demanding a fee of €394,177.83 from builders who underestimated the charges for construction related to the transformation of industrial buildings into residential ones.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Supervision of Wammen's calculation models ends blindly: Wise men cannot prove the value of welfare

For five years, Denmark's leading economists have failed to document the returns on investing in welfare, as reported by chief economist Carl-Johan Dalgaard in an interview.

Feb 3 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Head of the institute that measures inflation in Argentina resigns

Marco Lavagna, head of Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec), has resigned from his position after reforms to the inflation calculation methods.

Feb 2 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fuvest clarifies calculation of essay scores for the entrance exam

On Monday, Fuvest announced via social media a clarification regarding the correction and scoring of essays from the first day of the second phase of its entrance exam, held on December 14, 2025.

Feb 2 • 15:17 UTC

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