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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PCC member known as 'Madimbu' arrested for drug trafficking in Rorainópolis, South Roraima

A 23-year-old man known as 'Madimbu', a member of the First Capital Command (PCC), was arrested in Rorainópolis, South Roraima, for drug trafficking.

Mar 21 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the project targeted by protests that regulates passenger transport by app motorcycle in the capital

A new law regulating passenger transport via motorcycle apps in Rio Branco has sparked protests due to its stringent requirements for drivers and companies.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Return of ‘seohakgaemi’ induced by foreign exchange stabilization law passes overall meeting of Finance Committee... Expected to be addressed in the plenary session on the 19th

The South Korean National Assembly's Finance Committee approved a law aimed at encouraging overseas investors to return to the domestic market by offering significant tax deductions on capital gains from foreign stock sales.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon says 'Opposition chairperson should at least plead' regarding delays in Capital Market Law

President Yoon criticized the delays in the legislative process for capital market reforms, urging the opposition to take action despite holding the chairperson position.

Mar 17 • 02:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Return of the Overseas Investors’ Inducing Exchange Rate Stability Laws Expected to Pass Today in the National Assembly

A new law incentivizing domestic repatriation of overseas investments by offering up to 100% capital gains tax exemption is likely to pass through South Korea's National Assembly today.

Mar 17 • 02:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

First Woman Appointed Chief of Police

Þóra Jónasdóttir has become the first woman to be appointed as Chief of Police in Iceland's capital area police department.

Mar 16 • 16:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Development: Guidelines for the fee in favor of the Competition Commission for anonymous companies

Greece's Ministry of Development has clarified guidelines on the fee for the Competition Commission regarding the establishment and capital increase of anonymous companies, as per new regulations.

Mar 16 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why Brazil's Anti-Terrorism Law Does Not Classify Factions Like CV and PCC? And How This Debate Could Impact the Elections?

Brazil's anti-terrorism law does not classify criminal factions like the First Capital Command (PCC) and the Red Command (CV) as terrorist organizations, which reflects the country's legal stance amidst ongoing discussions with the United States.

Mar 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Changes to Corporate Law Restrict Use of Paid-in Capital Increases and Convertible Bonds, Weakening Creditor Status

Recent amendments to South Korea's Corporate Law are expected to significantly limit companies' ability to raise funds through methods that may dilute shareholder value, potentially impacting creditor positions as well.

Mar 10 • 02:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Murder Convict Executed in Florida

A man sentenced for killing a police officer in 1991 has been executed by lethal injection in Florida.

Mar 4 • 00:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mps, Lovaglio currently out. Open conflict on the list

The nomination committee of Mps is in a deadlock concerning the final list of candidates for the board, notably excluding CEO Luigi Lovaglio from consideration.

Mar 3 • 04:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Limits of Interpretation in the Process of Liquidating Capital Companies

The article discusses the tax implications of transferring liquidation assets to shareholders during the liquidation process, highlighting conflicts in Polish tax law interpretation.

Feb 27 • 10:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB calls shareholders to vote on bank capital increase on March 18

The BRB (Bank of Brasília) has summoned its shareholders for a special assembly on March 18 to vote on a proposed capital increase, which hinges on the approval of a law project by the local government.

Feb 25 • 17:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 3rd Commercial Law Amendment Passed... Mandatory 'Share Buyback Obligation' is Expected to Further Heat Up the Stock Market

The passage of the 3rd Commercial Law Amendment in South Korea is anticipated to significantly impact domestic companies and the capital market by mandating the cancellation of treasury shares to enhance shareholder value.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bpm, new rules approved but the board list is uncertain

Banco Bpm's shareholders assembly approved statutory amendments aligned with the new Capital Law, though uncertainties remain regarding the board of directors list.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Capital municipalities cannot keep up with the influx of Ukrainian refugees. Now the government wants to change the law

The Danish government plans to change a special law that has allowed over 60,000 Ukrainian refugees to reside in Denmark, as capital municipalities struggle to cope with the increasing number of refugees.

Feb 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Montana governor launches sanctuary crackdown, probes capital city over ICE limits

Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte announces an investigation into local governments for potential sanctuary city policies that violate state law regarding cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Feb 16 • 16:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Economy Ministry promoted the law to bring dollars out of the mattress to operators

Argentina's Economy Ministry held a meeting with local capital market leaders to promote a new law intended to stimulate the circulation of dollars that are currently hoarded by citizens.

Feb 11 • 00:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Employees of Law Firm 'Gilong' Sentenced to Prison for Trading Stocks Using Confidential Information Extracted from Lawyers' Emails

Employees of the law firm 'Gilong' have been sentenced to prison for illegally obtaining confidential information via lawyers' emails and using it for stock trading, leading to significant financial gains.

Feb 10 • 09:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Businessman chased and shot in Delhi, Lawrence gang accused, CCTV

A businessman was shot dead in Bawana, Delhi, as assailants chased and attacked him, raising concerns about law and order in the capital.

Feb 10 • 05:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangwon, Jeju, Jeonbuk, and Sejong Urge Prompt Handling of Special Law on Administrative Capital and Administrative Integration

Regional leaders of Gangwon, Jeju, Jeonbuk, and Sejong are pushing for the swift legislative processing of special laws regarding administrative capital and integration as they express concerns over sidelining in ongoing government actions.

Feb 8 • 09:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pre-Carnival in BH: Saturday full of joy with 18 blocks parading through the streets of the capital

The Fera Neném block kicked off its parade in Belo Horizonte amid a protest against a proposed law restricting children's participation in carnival events.

Feb 7 • 13:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Crimes, promiscuity, and the law of the jungle: revealing what the night was like in the capital of the Roman Empire

The night in the capital of the Roman Empire was characterized by chaos, crime, and a lack of law, prompting Emperor Augustus to take action.

Feb 3 • 23:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Led by their families.. An international campaign to rescue Palestinian prisoners

Families and wives of Palestinian prisoners have launched a global media campaign to highlight the harsh conditions and violations faced by prisoners in Israeli jails and to rally support against a proposed death penalty law targeting them.

Jan 10 • 13:38 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

US military action in Venezuela: Is international law at an end?

The US military escalated tensions by bombing targets in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, and subsequently abducting President Nicolás Maduro amidst threats towards other nations.

Jan 8 • 13:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Says great effort to stop alcohol shipments

The head of the prosecution unit of the police in the capital region emphasizes the clarity of the law regarding the sale of alcohol, highlighting that selling alcohol on holidays is a violation, while police have recently closed online retailers for such violations.

Jan 5 • 13:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warsaw Before the Decision to Ban Fireworks. Is It the End of the Noise in the Capital?

In mid-December 2025, Warsaw councilor Marta Szczepańska submitted an official inquiry to the mayor regarding the possibility of implementing restrictions on fireworks similar to those in Krakow, highlighting the national debate on the use of pyrotechnics as New Year's approaches.

Dec 28 • 14:52 UTC

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