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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Members of criminal faction convicted for charging 'water fee' from merchants in MT

Two members of a criminal faction were convicted of extorting merchants by charging an illegal 'water fee' in Brazil's Mato Grosso state, reportedly collecting over R$ 1.5 million through intimidation tactics.

Mar 20 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

WhatsApp and Facebook defend the charging of R$ 0.33 per chatbot message at Cade

WhatsApp and Facebook have lodged a formal defense with Brazil's antitrust authority, Cade, arguing that their new fee for chatbot messages is legal and compliant with regulations.

Mar 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

This church will charge admission for curious visitors

Starting in July, the Cologne Cathedral in Germany will begin charging an entrance fee for tourists to help cover maintenance costs.

Mar 16 • 22:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Late-night autonomous taxis in Gangnam to charge fares starting April…only base fare applied

Starting in April, late-night autonomous taxis operating in the Gangnam area will transition to a paid service, charging a base fee depending on the time of use.

Mar 15 • 02:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pro and Con: Should there be an entrance fee for Cologne Cathedral?

The discussion around potentially charging an entrance fee for the Cologne Cathedral raises significant ethical and religious concerns.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

WhatsApp may start charging for new features, will you pay this monthly fee?

WhatsApp could introduce a premium subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus that offers users more features and customization options for a monthly fee.

Mar 8 • 09:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

El Chaltén started charging a fee to tourists who do not stay in the locality

The municipality of El Chaltén has implemented a fee for day visitors who do not spend at least one night in the town, aiming to fund urban services utilized by these tourists.

Mar 4 • 05:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Trevi Fountain raised half a million dollars in its first month charging an entrance fee

The new paid access system at the Trevi Fountain in Rome has generated significant revenue in its first month, bringing in over 435,000 euros from visitors.

Mar 3 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alelo establishes double charging and longer deadlines outside the PAT

Alelo is changing its fee structure for establishments based on their participation in the PAT, resulting in higher charges for those not involved.

Mar 2 • 18:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Report centres charging above N8,700 UTME fee, JAMB tells candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Nigeria has urged candidates to report any test centres overcharging for UTME registration fees, reaffirming the approved fee structure.

Feb 27 • 08:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Turku will start charging for moving incorrectly parked electric scooters in March

The city of Turku, Finland, will implement a fee for moving improperly parked electric scooters starting in March.

Feb 24 • 04:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At least four cities in Alto Tietê charge 'waste fee'; see amounts

At least four cities in the Alto Tietê region have started charging residents a 'waste fee' as part of their urban property tax to fund waste management services.

Feb 21 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp charges sewage fee above the allowed amount for properties without connection, say residents of SP

Residents in the southern zone of São Paulo claim that Sabesp is charging sewage fees that exceed legal limits for properties not connected to the sewage system.

Feb 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"We will not make any review, at least until the end of the month," said Pabel Muñoz, stating that no errors were detected in the garbage collection fee charging.

Ecuador's Mayor Pabel Muñoz has confirmed that there will be no review of the garbage collection fee until the end of the month, despite public outcry regarding the charges.

Feb 10 • 21:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Why England vs Wales Six Nations game features in-match adverts and huge fee ITV is charging

ITV is introducing split-screen advertising during the England vs Wales Six Nations game, allowing ads to play alongside live match action.

Feb 7 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The tourist tax in the Basque Country will cost up to 7.5 euros per guest per night

The new tourist tax in the Basque Country will be mandatory starting this summer, charging adults a progressive fee based on accommodation category, with a maximum of 7.5 euros per night for five-star hotels.

Feb 5 • 12:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The charging fee for charging the electric car at the mountain cabin: 2,200 kronor

Peter Hammarberg faced a charging fee of 2,200 kronor when he charged his electric car at his cabin in Jämtland due to misunderstanding the new demand tariffs introduced by BTEA.

Feb 5 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Busy European attraction is now charging visitors to tackle tourist chaos

Rome's Trevi Fountain now requires visitors to pay a €2 fee to approach in an effort to manage tourist crowds and maintain the landmark.

Feb 5 • 11:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rome begins charging tourists for access to the Trevi Fountain

Rome's Trevi Fountain has started charging tourists a two-euro entry fee to manage visitor overcrowding.

Feb 3 • 16:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Snowmobile Trails in Västerbotten are Threatened – Olof's Solution: 'Fee on Registered Snowmobiles'

Snowmobile clubs in Västerbotten face challenges due to low engagement among young riders and non-payment of trail fees, leading to proposed solutions such as charging fees for registered snowmobiles.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rome begins charging tourists a fee to visit the Trevi Fountain

Rome's Trevi Fountain has started charging tourists a two-euro entrance fee to manage visitor overcrowding.

Feb 2 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Trevi Fountain is no longer free: Rome starts charging tourists for their visit

Rome has begun charging tourists a fee of two euros to access the Trevi Fountain, aiming to generate funds and manage visitor numbers.

Feb 2 • 13:22 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Will the visit to Hamburg's popular attraction soon be chargeable?

The city of Hamburg is considering charging an entrance fee for the Elbphilharmonie Plaza, which has been free since 2016, in response to rising costs.

Jan 14 • 12:19 UTC

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