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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

A young customer wanted to test a whip โ€“ The sex shop seller raped

A Finnish court has convicted a sex shop employee of rape after an incident involving a young male customer and a whip testing in the store.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Changes are brewing in 'Senukai' stores: don't be surprised when you see this

'Senukai' stores in the Baltic region are implementing advanced solutions to enhance their operations and customer service through automation and digital pricing.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man raped in a porn shop in Helsinki

A man was raped by a porn shop employee in Helsinki during a customer interaction in January 2023.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Foodora in Finland Reminds of Last Moments

Foodora is set to cease operations in Finland on Friday, reminding customers that all unused discount codes will expire by the end of the day.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Lloyds Bank gets rid of popular service

Lloyds Bank will no longer allow the opening of certain accounts in branches, pushing customers to use its digital platform instead.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rapidus Faces High Barriers to Mass Production Despite Government Support

Japan's Rapidus, a state-backed semiconductor company, is striving towards mass production of cutting-edge 2-nanometer semiconductors by late 2027, yet acknowledges significant challenges in customer acquisition and production stability.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I spent my easyJet holiday in tears after being left without luggage for 10 nights'

A holidaymaker experienced a distressing trip to Tenerife after easyJet lost her luggage for ten nights, leading her to take legal action against the airline.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jutta Larm exploded at a customer service representative โ€“ now she tells how the situation unfolded

Jutta Larm shares her personal experiences and reflections in a recent interview, discussing laughter, meditation, and her emotional moments.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Electricity Company's Customer Service Representative Talks About a Sad Phenomenon โ€“ 'They Cry on the Phone'

A customer service representative from a Finnish electricity company describes her experiences with distressed customers overwhelmed by high electricity bills amid a difficult financial climate.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Burger King cooks up AI chatbot to spot if employees say โ€˜pleaseโ€™ and โ€˜thank youโ€™

Burger King is launching an AI chatbot named Patty to monitor employee interactions with customers, specifically looking for polite phrases like 'please' and 'thank you.'

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK's 'best and worst airlines' ranked including Jet2, easyJet, TUI and Ryanair

A recent survey by Which? revealed Ryanair as the worst short-haul airline in the UK based on customer satisfaction.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Ryanair's furious response after being named UK's worst airline by Which?

Ryanair has reacted angrily after being ranked the UK's worst airline in a survey conducted by Which?, which highlighted significant customer dissatisfaction in areas like seat comfort and service.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The clothing brand at the center of the scandal breaks its silence

The Finnish clothing brand Bypias responds to public criticism in a customer newsletter, denying allegations made against it.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A fatal reading mistake caused the customer more than an additional 600 euros

An Estonian consumer faced a costly experience due to a misleading error in the bus operator's information systems, resulting in over โ‚ฌ600 in extra expenses.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Important Colombian Bank Apologizes to Clients for Service Failures: 'Failing is Not an Option'

Colombian bank Bancolombia has publicly apologized to its clients for failures in its digital and transactional services, ensuring it is working on stabilizing its systems.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

64-year-old customer dies while waiting in line at a lottery house in Teresina

A 64-year-old woman died in a lottery house in Teresina, Brazil, while waiting for service, raising concerns over emergency response and customer safety.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Youth beat up shopkeeper for not providing tea

A young man assaulted a shopkeeper after being denied tea.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Piraeus Bank announces 1.070-billion-euro profit in 2025

Piraeus Bank reported a significant profit of 1.070 billion euros for 2025, reflecting strong customer loan growth and financial performance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Data for roughly 200,000 Coupang users in Taiwan compromised in last yearโ€™s leak

Coupang has confirmed that around 200,000 Taiwanese user accounts were part of a significant data breach affecting its global customer base last year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dynamic Bundling of Services Enters Hotels

The hotel industry is increasingly adopting dynamic service bundling solutions inspired by the airline sector, aiming to enhance customization for guests.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lethal and Thorough 'Coupang Play' [Cosmopolitan]

Coupang's interim CEO Harold Rogers recently appeared before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee amid ongoing scrutiny over alleged discrimination against American tech firms by the Korean government, following a massive data breach involving sensitive customer information.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Planned new activity, but bankrupt: another restaurant closes its doors in the capital

A restaurant in Vilnius, 'Livin', has closed due to financial difficulties, highlighting the struggles faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and declining customer numbers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Mystery in the Machinery: Here is the Explanation for the Postal Chaos

Danes have experienced significant postal delays and chaos since Dao took over mail delivery on January 1, leading to over 15,000 customer inquiries about missing items.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Opened the box and ate blueberries... Video of online delivery boy goes viral!

A video showing an online delivery boy eating blueberries from a customer's order has gone viral, sparking outrage among viewers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide shares savings update ahead of major account limit changes

Nationwide Building Society has updated its account offerings and addressed customer inquiries regarding accessibility of account options ahead of new limit changes.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Samsung users report tormenting issues - 'Shoddy service'

Dozens of Finnish users are experiencing severe problems with their Samsung phones following the latest software update, including issues with their SIM cards and data loss.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Does Selling Delinquent Debt Mean the End?... Asking Financial Companies About 'Customer Protection Responsibility' for Original Debts

Financial companies will still bear customer protection responsibilities even after selling delinquent debts to collection agencies, aiming to prevent excessive recovery practices against those who have fallen behind on payments.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Lafarge Africa rewards top partners with SUVs

Lafarge Africa Plc held the 2025 Customer & Transporter Awards in Lagos, honoring its top trade partners with vehicles and other prizes for their outstanding performance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Qantas unveils bumper $1.46bn profit as Australian travellers shrug off cost-of-living pressures

Qantas reports a significant $1.46 billion half-year profit, attributing the growth to high customer demand and new aircraft investments.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Reply: The Capacity Fee Should Spread Out Customer Electricity Usage

Per Barkstrรถm from Mรคlarenergi discusses the importance of evenly distributing electricity consumption throughout the day to utilize the existing power grid more efficiently.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Does it matter that Mazda's bestseller has a weaker engine? The new CX-5 surprises with its improvements

The third generation of Mazda's best-selling model focuses on practical improvements rather than radical changes to meet customer demands.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Shopping Platform Shein: Online Success, Real-World Flop

Shein's first physical store in Paris is struggling with low customer turnout despite announcing plans to open five more locations in France.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Serious constraints prepared for fraudsters โ€“ the Bank of Lithuania proposes drastic changes

The Bank of Lithuania is proposing significant regulatory changes to protect customers from fraud, including requirements for banks to reimburse customer losses due to fraud.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"You have to fight with customer service": users of รŽle-de-France transport complain about double-charged trips

Users of รŽle-de-France transport are voicing frustrations over being charged multiple times for the same journey, prompting รŽle-de-France Mobilitรฉs to introduce a mediator to address these billing disputes.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In Ecuador, motorcycles without registration would be 'sold and delivered', warns Asadelec

The Association of Appliance Stores of Ecuador (Asadelec) warns that motorcycles are being sold and delivered without registration in Ecuador, shifting the responsibility for registration to the customer.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Does it have a 'Carrefour Pass' card? The Supreme Court rules in favor of customers in the first collective lawsuit against 'revolving' cards

The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled in favor of customers in a landmark case against Carrefour's revolving credit cards, allowing for the recovery of excessive interest charges.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

โ€˜Easily washableโ€™ ยฃ20 scallop cushion praised by M&S shoppers for being โ€˜extremely good qualityโ€™

M&S's ยฃ20 scallop cushion is receiving 5-star reviews for its quality and easy maintenance, making it a popular choice among shoppers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Frank incorrectly received 10 million from SEB: "It felt unpleasant"

Frank Arnautovic mistakenly received 10 million kronor from SEB and feels accused after notifying the bank about the error.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence 'Paralyzes' Jalisco: Walmart and Honda Adjust Operations; Megacable and AT&T Handle Call Center

Escalating violence in Jalisco, following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, has led companies like Honda and Michelin to alter their operations for safety, while service providers have closed customer service centers in the region.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Certain Lloyds, Barclays and Santander customers to get up to ยฃ500 for free

High street banks in the UK are offering significant bonuses to current account customers who switch to their services, with certain customers eligible for up to ยฃ500, particularly from Lloyds, Barclays, and Santander.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO: Hundreds of calls a day and dozens of complaints: furniture store "N1 Home" under scrutiny

The online furniture store "N1 Home" in Latvia faces scrutiny due to numerous customer complaints about unfulfilled orders and delayed refunds.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Elkjรธp buys Eplehuset โ€“ the stores will continue to be operated as before

Elkjรธp has acquired Eplehuset, aiming to maintain its brand and operations while reinforcing its commitment to customer service.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Nkom warns of supervision of Telia after extensive data breach

Norway's regulatory body Nkom is set to supervise Telia following a serious data breach involving significant amounts of customer communication data.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Flete.com will quintuple its cargo loads

Flete.com, led by Marco Reyes in Mexico, aims to significantly increase its cargo transport from 2,500 in 2025 to 13,000 by 2026 with a $20 million investment focused on technology and customer base expansion.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lamborghini Abandons EV. "Angry Bull" Without V8 and V12 Did Not Convince Customers

Lamborghini has cancelled its electric vehicle project due to low customer interest.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Vilarejo transforms projects into complete experiences for the home

Vilarejo Acabamentos emphasizes a personalized approach in home renovation and design, acting as a partner throughout the process to help clients create meaningful spaces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Customer stabbed bar owner to death over alleged debt and loan shark collection, police investigate in ES

A bar owner in Vila Velha, Brazil, was allegedly murdered by a customer over a debt that became a motive for killing, linked to loan sharks.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Whatsapp Business: how the AI agent that will always respond to you and promises to increase sales works

WhatsApp has launched Business AI, a new feature designed to help small businesses automate customer responses and enhance sales in Argentina and 16 other Latin American countries.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Did something go wrong with the skin treatment device? Share your experience

The article discusses the risks and experiences associated with device treatments for skin care, prompting readers to share their personal anecdotes.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man suspected of pretending to be a customer, holding employees hostage, and robbing a pharmacy in the interior of SP is arrested

A man was arrested for robbing a pharmacy in Mirassol, SP, after pretending to be a customer and holding employees at gunpoint with a fake revolver.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:21 UTC

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