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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Reuters: The US will accept 4,500 white South Africans per month as refugees

Washington plans to process up to 4,500 applications from white South Africans monthly under a refugee protection program, exceeding the stated refugee cap.

Feb 27 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Switching energy deal can save £200 as price cap falls, say experts

Experts recommend households on energy tariffs linked to the price cap switch to fixed deals to save over £200 annually due to a recent price cap reduction.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Savers reminded of important £20,000 rule as new tax-year starts in April

UK savers must be aware of the £20,000 cap on tax-free savings in Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) as the new tax year approaches in April.

Feb 27 • 01:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Double blow from Junts to the Government: the second attempt to approve the 'social shield' fails and the decree to cap prices in emergencies falls

The Spanish Congress rejects two crucial decrees from the Sánchez government concerning social protections and price caps, marking a significant setback for the coalition.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

SDE bill to set a cap on party donations passes first reading

The Social Democratic Party's proposed bill to establish a cap on individual donations to political parties in Estonia has passed its first reading in the Riigikogu.

Feb 26 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New contactless card rule in March 2026 'date set'

A new rule changing the cap on contactless card payments in the UK will be implemented from March 2026, allowing banks to set higher limits if they choose.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cap on rents and housing challenges in Mexico City

The imposition of a rent cap in Mexico City introduces new challenges for housing affordability and market investment, while highlighting deep-seated issues in the informal rental sector.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Republic pushes for ETS system change, proposing price cap and further delay

The Czech Republic is advocating for adjustments in the ETS system, suggesting a price cap alongside a proposal for additional delays.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New values for medical and psychological exams for driver's license in Piauí; check it out

The state of Piauí in Brazil has set new limits for the fees charged for medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license, with a cap of R$ 180 implemented by the Departamento Estadual de Trânsito (Detran-PI).

Feb 26 • 09:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Investment funds hit traditional Andalusian olive groves: super-intensive farming captures CAP subsidies and spikes water consumption

Investment funds are negatively impacting traditional olive farming in Andalusia by monopolizing public aid and significantly increasing water consumption.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Rent cap in CDMX will end up raising housing costs

A recent Supreme Court decision in Mexico City limits rent increases to inflation rates, which may exacerbate housing affordability issues rather than solve them.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on additional payments this Thursday

The Brazilian Supreme Court is resuming its judgment on actions regarding additional payments that allow certain public servants to exceed the constitutional salary cap.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

85-year-old Kim Jung-ja of 'You Quiz' will wear a graduation cap... Sookmyung Women's University graduation ceremony held on the 27th

85-year-old Kim Jung-ja, previously the oldest test-taker in the Korean SAT, will graduate from Sookmyung Women's University's Future Education Center with a degree in social welfare.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NGX extends bearish trading as market cap sheds N73.43bn

The Nigerian Exchange Limited witnessed a slight decline in trading, with market capitalization falling by N73.43 billion amid profit-taking in banking and insurance stocks.

Feb 26 • 00:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis urges UK households to take advantage of dropping energy prices

Martin Lewis encourages UK households to capitalize on falling energy prices due to a reduction in the Energy Price Cap.

Feb 25 • 15:37 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

Legislation Announcement to Abolish Limits on Whistleblower Rewards for Stock Manipulation... President Yoon Says 'Stock Manipulation Leads to Ruin! Well Done'

President Yoon praised the decision to eliminate the maximum cap on rewards for reporting stock manipulation, allowing rewards up to 30% of the illegally obtained gains.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EDF says customers can beat energy price cap by more than £100

EDF Energy claims that customers can save over £100 compared to the new energy price cap set by Ofgem.

Feb 25 • 09:03 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
🇬🇧 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem announces big fall in energy price cap: LIVE updates

Ofgem has announced a reduction in the energy price cap, bringing it down to £1,641 for typical dual fuel households starting in April.

Feb 25 • 06:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with a drive in the UK to see £500 change from April 1

From April 1, UK households and businesses will see the cap on grants for installing electric vehicle chargepoints raised to £500, significantly easing the installation cost for many.

Feb 25 • 06:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From now on, reporting stock price manipulation = a turnaround in life... a reward of 24 billion won is not just a dream

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced the removal of the cap on rewards for reporting stock market manipulation, enabling potential rewards of up to 30% of recovered illegal gains or penalties for whistleblowers.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Energy price cap to fall in April but threat of war hangs over outlook

The energy price cap in the UK will decrease in April 2026, yet concerns persist regarding the ongoing impacts of the war in Ukraine on energy prices and costs.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Forgetfulness at a Picnic that Generated a Million-Dollar Idea: The ‘Cap’ that Changed the Way of Drinking in the World

An impulse during a picnic led to the invention of the pull-tab can, revolutionizing beverage consumption globally.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Exact date of next Ofgem energy price cap change for 2026

The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, will announce the new energy price cap this week, which will take effect on April 1, 2026, potentially affecting household energy costs.

Feb 25 • 02:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Some UK farmers face losses under new cap on sustainable farming payments

New caps on sustainable farming payments in the UK may lead to financial losses for some farmers, countering the government's environmental incentives.

Feb 24 • 18:27 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fachin invites presidents of Congress, Gilmar and Dino to discuss suspended 'add-ons'

The President of Brazil's Supreme Court has invited key political figures to discuss the suspension of additional payments to public servants that exceed legal salary limits.

Feb 24 • 11:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Nisse: How can a simple cap warm so much?

The article reflects on the author's personal journey to embrace wearing hats, particularly caps, and how it has become an unexpected yet comforting choice over time.

Feb 24 • 06:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

David Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days in effort to cut backlog of cases

David Lammy has announced the lifting of the cap on crown court sitting days in England and Wales in an effort to address the backlog of criminal cases.

Feb 24 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What it means to always wear a cap, according to psychology

The article explores how the habitual wearing of a cap can reflect deeper psychological needs and personal identity.

Feb 23 • 16:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Anti-ICE Protest: Red Knit Cap Instead of MAGA Hat

Red knit caps have become a symbol of protest against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, reflecting a tradition of resistance.

Feb 23 • 13:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Senator Elizabeth Warren: President Trump's broken promise on credit cards

Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes President Trump for failing to cap credit card interest rates, which could save American families significant money.

Feb 23 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iberia stops applying the price cap on the Madrid-Barcelona route

Iberia has ceased to apply a €99 price cap on flights between Madrid and Barcelona, reverting to normal pricing after resolving previous issues with high-speed train service.

Feb 23 • 08:56 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Liberals should become ‘party for first home buyers’ and cap negative gearing, former MP says

Former Liberal MP Keith Wolahan suggests capping negative gearing to benefit first home buyers and increase housing supply.

Feb 23 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Super salaries and perks need to come to an end

The article discusses the issue of exorbitant salaries and illegal perks received by some federal employees in Brazil, highlighting a broader problem of mismanagement of public money.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Switzerland to hold referendum in June on limiting immigration

Switzerland will vote on a national referendum in June regarding a cap on its population to stay below 10 million, prompted by concerns over mass migration.

Feb 22 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Exact date for 'energy bills to be slashed' with announcement due in days

Households in the UK are expecting a reduction in energy bills with an upcoming announcement from Ofgem about a price cap cut.

Feb 22 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem shares 'minor' change that makes 'significant' savings on energy bills

Ofgem has issued new advice to UK households on how to save on energy bills with simple actions as the energy price cap is set to decrease.

Feb 22 • 03:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Jihadi', took off the cap and...', fight with Muslim elders in Badayun

A video of a violent incident involving Muslim elders in Rudayan, Badayun, has gone viral after a dispute over a scooter escalated to physical assault.

Feb 22 • 03:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the new Republican plan to permanently eliminate this type of work visa in the U.S.

The Republican 'Exile Act' aims to permanently eliminate H-1B work visas by reducing the annual cap to zero starting fiscal year 2027.

Feb 21 • 18:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Storm Around the Nowrocky Brand. The Police Received a Notification

Karol Nawrocki appeared in a Nowrocky shirt and cap during an event in Italy, raising questions about the brand's legal status.

Feb 20 • 10:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Golden Pensions; a Time Bomb

The proposal to set a cap of 70,000 pesos on 'golden pensions' has sparked a significant debate in Mexico regarding public sector retirement rights.

Feb 20 • 09:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Cow Worn with Islamic Cap, Video Made with Caption - Fun After Sehari

A viral video showing Muslim boys placing an Islamic cap on a cow led to significant controversy and an FIR against the boys in India.

Feb 20 • 05:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Abolish performance pay cap" Samsung Electronics union, wage negotiations break down

Samsung Electronics faces challenges in wage negotiations this year as unions fail to reach an agreement on performance pay levels.

Feb 20 • 02:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From one million to 70 thousand pesos per month: Senate seeks cap on 'golden pensions'; debate ahead

The Mexican Senate is set to discuss capping 'golden pensions' for former employees of state-owned enterprises, potentially reducing them to 70,000 pesos per month.

Feb 20 • 02:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

This was Trump's peace meeting - cap hats as souvenirs

Donald Trump's newly established 'peace council' held its first meeting, focusing on international conflict resolution and the situation in Gaza.

Feb 19 • 21:19 UTC

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