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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ Police arrested a scammer who came to his grandmother's apartment to collect money

A police officer in Estonia apprehended a scammer trying to defraud his grandmother, who had been lured into providing her Smart-ID credentials.

Feb 26 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa receives credentials from ambassadors of Guatemala, Belgium, and Greece

On February 24, 2026, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa received the credentials of ambassadors from Guatemala, Belgium, and Greece during a formal ceremony in Guayas.

Feb 24 • 23:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

If you hear these words on the phone, your money is at risk

A Kuopio man and his partner lost 89,000 euros in a phone scam that tricked them into providing banking credentials.

Feb 23 • 06:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctor whose CRM was used by false professional in Alumínio works more than 100 km from where suspect acted: 'I feel outrage'

A doctor’s credentials were misused by a fake professional in Alumínio, causing the doctor to express outrage and take legal action.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The new US ambassador will meet with Latvian officials

The new US ambassador to Latvia, Melisa Ardžirosa, is set to present her credentials to President Edgars Rinkēvičs, with subsequent meetings planned with other government officials.

Feb 20 • 05:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Police monitored online fraud in real-time

The Icelandic police monitored a live online scam where individuals were tricked into providing their electronic credentials to a fraudulent site impersonating the tax authority.

Feb 19 • 18:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

With Albares and within 48 hours, express accreditation for the new US ambassador, who warns: 'I will work to achieve the goal of 5% of spending on Defense'

The new US ambassador to Spain, Benjamín León, has swiftly presented his credentials, highlighting a focus on increasing defense spending to 5%.

Feb 18 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Trump: 'Greece-US relations have never been stronger'

Donald Trump affirmed that the relationship between Greece and the United States is at its strongest, emphasizing defense cooperation and energy alignment during the ceremony for the new Greek ambassador's credentials.

Feb 18 • 04:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

If You Give Bank Credentials to a Criminal, There May Be Damage You Won't Even See in the Account

Cybercriminals are increasingly interested in victims' identities to activate mobile certificates for fraudulent activities, while the public misconception is that online scammers only target cash in accounts.

Feb 14 • 06:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump's ambassador arrives in Madrid after a year and a half with the Embassy vacant

The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador, Benjamín León Jr., is set to present his credentials to the Spanish King after a significant gap at the embassy in Madrid following former Ambassador Julissa Reynoso's departure.

Feb 13 • 17:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tsipras' tough response to Stournaras: Atrocious claims of supposed blackmail – Credentials of obedience to Mitsotakis for a third term

Alexis Tsipras criticizes Bank of Greece governor Yannis Stournaras, accusing him of trying to curry favor with Prime Minister Mitsotakis for personal gain.

Feb 13 • 11:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Piletić is leaving, Ružić is coming: Who is the new minister of one of the most demanding departments?

The article discusses the appointment of a new minister in Croatia's labor and pension system, highlighting the credentials of the incoming minister, Ružić.

Feb 10 • 11:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Minister Wojciech Balczun: I am not interested in political views or credentials

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has signed the Code of Good Practices for Owner Supervision aimed at ensuring political neutrality and professionalism in state-owned enterprises.

Feb 10 • 03:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: Perttu Hyvärinen experienced a miscarriage of justice – 'the wrong' man made it to the games

Finnish cross-country skier Perttu Hyvärinen expresses disappointment after being left out of the Milano-Cortina Olympics team, which he sees as an injustice, especially as other chosen athletes have less impressive credentials.

Feb 8 • 19:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

National Commission of Insurance and Surety hacked: Exposes information from intermediary credentials

The National Commission of Insurance and Surety (CNSF) in Mexico was hacked, leading to the exposure of information regarding intermediary credentials.

Feb 8 • 19:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fake psychiatrist Marilyn Cote faces two new accusations; processed for usurpation of functions

Marilyn Cote has been linked to new cases for allegedly practicing psychiatry without proper credentials, resulting in charges of usurpation of functions.

Feb 7 • 01:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Credentials used in scheme that inserted fake arrest warrants into the CNJ system were sold online, police say

The police revealed that credentials used to input fake arrest warrants into Brazil's National Justice Council (CNJ) database were sold online.

Feb 6 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against fraudulent court orders targets unauthorized access to a penal police officer's credentials in MG

An operation is combating a fraudulent scheme involving the insertion of arrest warrants into judicial systems, with investigators focusing on unauthorized access to a penal police officer's credentials in Minas Gerais, conducting searches in Goiás and the Federal District.

Feb 5 • 16:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Government Teacher Created with Fake Documents Worked for 14 Years

In Bhadohi, UP, police have arrested an assistant teacher who held a government job for 14 years using fake documents, leading to the termination of his service after the discovery of his fraudulent academic credentials.

Feb 5 • 03:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH guards will supervise street vendors' credentials at carnival; police investigate possible counterfeiting

The city of Belo Horizonte, alongside the police and municipal guard, announced actions to prevent the illegal sale of vendor credentials for the 2026 carnival, with fines for counterfeit documents.

Feb 4 • 20:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

18-year-old Ukrainian who escaped Crimea: The public display of rainbow is illegal there

Artem Zvenyhorodskyj, an 18-year-old Ukrainian, reflects on his escape from Crimea where he faced the threat of conscription into the Russian army and a lack of recognition for his educational credentials.

Feb 4 • 14:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

149 million passwords exposed in massive credential leak

A database with 149 million stolen logins and passwords, including credentials for 48 million Gmail accounts, was found publicly exposed online without protection or encryption.

Feb 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Mexicans: when and where the mobile consulate will be in February in Dallas

In February 2026, Mexicans living in Dallas, Texas will have easier access to services like passport applications and voting credentials through a mobile consulate scheduled to visit various cities in the state.

Feb 3 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Credentials of street vendors at the BH Carnival sold illegally on social media

Illegal sales of street vendor credentials for the 2026 Carnival in Belo Horizonte are being conducted on social media, with prices ranging from R$300 to R$799.

Feb 3 • 09:41 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Hacker Attack in the Netherlands: Interrail with Aftereffects

A hacker attack on the Dutch company Eurail B.V. has compromised a significant number of personal customer data, prompting users of Interrail and Eurail tickets to urgently change their access credentials.

Jan 16 • 16:48 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Russia’s new ambassador presents credentials in Niger as ties deepen

Russia's new ambassador has formally presented his credentials in Niger as both countries enhance their diplomatic relationship amidst military governance in the region.

Jan 16 • 14:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Putin: "With Italy and the EU, dialogue is at a minimum but we are ready to start again"

Vladimir Putin's speech at the ceremony for the presentation of credentials for 34 new foreign ambassadors highlights strained relations with Italy and the EU but expresses readiness to resume dialogue.

Jan 16 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

We could have better relations with Europe, said Putin to new diplomats, including Czech

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed that Russia could improve relations with some European countries during a ceremony where he received credentials from ambassadors, including the new Czech ambassador to Moscow, Daniel Koštoval, who outlined the new Czech government's foreign policy approach.

Jan 15 • 17:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Malicious Mac extensions steal crypto wallets and passwords

Security researchers have identified new malicious Mac extensions that can steal cryptocurrency wallet data, passwords, and Keychain credentials, exploiting users' sense of security.

Jan 14 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Arsenal send title message as they smash Aston Villa to end 2025 in style - 6 talking points

Arsenal showcased their title credentials with a commanding 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, highlighted by goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Jesus.

Dec 30 • 22:13 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Source of manipulation with fear. Peková threatens to lose expertise due to vaccination report

The article discusses concerns raised by Peková about potentially losing her expert credentials due to a report on vaccination practices.

Dec 30 • 16:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Education to review History subject and teaching qualifications at the school denounced as ultraconservative in Terrassa

The Education department will review the History curriculum and teaching qualifications at a school in Terrassa facing accusations of ultraconservatism, citing issues such as unaccredited Catalan language proficiency, incorrect fee collection, and inadequate teaching credentials.

Dec 27 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Sports

Superb Rogers double sinks Man Utd as Villa show title credentials

Morgan Rogers scored two outstanding goals to lead Aston Villa to victory over Manchester United, demonstrating their potential as title contenders in the Premier League.

Dec 21 • 21:25 UTC

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