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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now it is official – Foodora's touching final message

Foodora has officially announced the cessation of its operations in Finland, thanking customers for their support during its time in the country.

Feb 28 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Are we all tax evaders if we order food via delivery?

A new draft law in Estonia aims to clarify social tax accounting for services between individuals but raises questions about service users potentially becoming employers.

Feb 28 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired PM hospitalized with suspected poisoning after consuming açaí delivered by a man in Bahia

A retired military police officer in Brazil was hospitalized with suspected poisoning after consuming açaí delivered to him, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding the delivery.

Feb 26 • 14:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCC seeks UAE firm’s support to improve service delivery

The Federal Character Commission of Nigeria is engaging with a UAE firm to enhance its digital services and improve governance.

Feb 26 • 14:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Police Raided Allegro. UOKiK Investigating Possible Market Abuses

Polish authorities are investigating Allegro for potential anti-competitive practices favoring their own delivery services over those of competitors.

Feb 26 • 09:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Concerns Over Increased Carbon Emissions from Expansion of Dawn Deliveries Amidst Amendments to Distribution Law

There are rising concerns regarding the increased carbon emissions associated with the expansion of dawn delivery services in South Korea, as discussions around relaxing regulations in the distribution industry gain momentum.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Being hunted at home, thousands of rupees taken without order

A new scam utilizes Cash on Delivery services to trick victims into paying for unordered parcels delivered to their homes or workplaces.

Feb 23 • 03:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti adopts digital solutions to improve maternal health, reach remote patients

The Ekiti State Government is implementing digital solutions to enhance maternal health care, allowing access to medical support through phone and messaging services.

Feb 22 • 12:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

General strike: open businesses, but with fewer customers and delivery as a refuge in the City

During a general strike, Buenos Aires businesses remained open but experienced a significant drop in customer traffic, relying on delivery services for sales.

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

Editorial: The Restaurant Industry Throws in the Towel

The Finnish restaurant industry is undergoing significant changes due to shifting consumer habits and the rise of delivery services, resulting in both creative destruction and economic challenges.

Feb 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Servicom praises NYSC for improved orientation camp services

The Service Compact with All Nigerians has praised the National Youth Service Corps for improvements in service delivery, particularly during orientation camps.

Feb 17 • 17:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

FT: Uber brings its food delivery service to Finland

Uber will launch its food delivery service Uber Eats in Finland and six other European countries in 2026, intensifying competition with local services like Wolt.

Feb 15 • 10:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Financial Times: Uber expands with delivery service in Norway and six other countries

Uber plans to roll out delivery services in Norway and six other European countries this year.

Feb 15 • 06:18 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Uber will deliver food in Denmark

Uber is expanding its food delivery services to Denmark and six other countries, according to Susan Anderson, the global head of delivery for the company.

Feb 15 • 05:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Foodora reveals: This is why the company is shutting down in Finland

Foodora is ceasing operations in Finland due to the high financial demands that conflict with its broader European strategy.

Feb 13 • 15:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Foodora to cease operations in Finland

Foodora has announced it will shut down its operations in Finland at the end of February, leaving Wolt as the sole delivery service provider in the restaurant food delivery market.

Feb 13 • 10:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Foodora is shutting down operations in Finland

Food delivery service Foodora has announced that it will cease operations in Finland, effective February 27.

Feb 13 • 10:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Overhauling Local Government for Better Services

The South African government is introducing significant reforms to enhance local government efficiency and service delivery through a new White Paper.

Feb 13 • 05:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Elevators That Can Accommodate Transport Robots Proposed for Apartments During Maintenance and Upgrades

A trial is underway to introduce elevators that can automatically accommodate small transport robots in apartment buildings to streamline delivery services.

Feb 12 • 23:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Ahead of Ramaphosa's 2026 SONA - the Facts On Jobs, Services and More

The article provides an overview of the key facts and figures surrounding South Africa's conditions regarding jobs, services, and more ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Feb 12 • 14:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Expert: Wolt could indicate substitutes visibly to customers

Wolt's delivery drivers are renting out their work accounts to others due to delays in obtaining delivery accounts, leading to ethical concerns about fairness in the gig economy.

Feb 12 • 13:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Winter Causes Problems for Vilkaviškis – Residents Offered Water Delivery and Showers at Sports Center

Due to frozen water pipes, residents of Vilkaviškis will have access to free shower services at the local sports center.

Feb 12 • 10:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sunno in Qatar collaborates with 'Geni' for delivery services

Sunno, a delivery app in Qatar, has announced the integration of AI through a digital assistant named 'Geni' to enhance customer experience by providing personalized recommendations.

Feb 11 • 16:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ly Rootslane: The delivery service for over-the-counter drugs does not solve real problems

Ly Rootslane argues that allowing the delivery of over-the-counter medications through services like Bolt and Wolt is a poor idea that fails to address real issues in Estonia's healthcare system.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Chinese are entering (once again) into Europe

JD.com launches JoyExpress to support its online store Joybuy's operations in Europe with rapid delivery services.

Feb 10 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Amazon Prime member's only just realising 6 free things also included in subscription

Amazon Prime members are becoming aware of six additional benefits included in their subscription beyond Prime Video and delivery services.

Feb 10 • 11:38 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China calls on delivery, ride-hailing firms to respect gig-worker rights ahead of holiday

China's government has urged major logistics and ride-hailing companies to safeguard the rights of gig workers as the Lunar New Year approaches.

Feb 10 • 02:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara recruits fresh medics to boost health services delivery

The Kwara State Government has deployed new medical doctors to various health facilities to improve healthcare access and service delivery.

Feb 10 • 01:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Naver Shakes Up Coupang's Dominance with Same-Day Delivery After 11 PM

Naver is enhancing its delivery capabilities to challenge Coupang's monopoly in the ecommerce sector by introducing same-day delivery services through its partnership with Kurly.

Feb 9 • 07:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

High-ranking Party and Government Push for Early Morning Deliveries from Large Supermarkets

The Democratic Party and the South Korean government are proposing amendments to the Distribution Industry Development Act to allow large supermarkets to offer early morning delivery services.

Feb 8 • 11:29 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will you send flowers on February 14? These are the cheapest places, according to Profeco | PRICES

The article discusses the upcoming Valentine's Day and provides a price comparison of flower delivery services in Mexico, highlighting options from a recent Profeco study.

Feb 7 • 16:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

2026 Super Bowl food deals: Where to find the best game-day savings

This article discusses various food deals and specials offered by restaurants and delivery services for Super Bowl LX.

Feb 7 • 16:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to send breakfasts for Valentine's Day? Here are the BEST prices in Mexico

The article discusses the costs and services for sending surprise breakfasts in Mexico for Valentine's Day, as outlined by the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco).

Feb 7 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Fast food on a new track in Greece – Who are the chain operators, who is entering strongly

The fast food market in Greece is restructuring as local chains seek balance and international players are ramping up competition in high-traffic areas, driven by changes in consumption habits due to remote work and delivery services.

Feb 7 • 06:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The best online flower delivery services in the UK

A review of the UK’s top online flower delivery services, guided by feedback from a panel of readers, to help find the freshest and best quality bouquets ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Feb 6 • 17:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Fractures, balls to the head, and a car in a traffic accident

A delivery van encountered difficulties in the Bakkahverfi area of Breiðholt this morning as drivers in the capital region grappled with severe icy conditions leading to multiple incidents, according to emergency services.

Feb 6 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Congress reduces amendments for education and increases resources for social assistance in election year

The Congress allocated 10% less for education amendments in 2026 while increasing social assistance expenses by 57%, covering services from meal delivery to support for drug and alcohol abuse units.

Feb 6 • 07:04 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Delivery Services in Winter: Dangerous due to Cold

As icy conditions persist, Berlin's couriers continue to deliver food despite rising accidents, drawing criticism from the Lieferando Workers Collective about insufficient safety measures from the companies.

Feb 4 • 04:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Foreigners Can Easily Use 'K-Delivery'... Baemin Supports AI-Based Multilingual Service

The Baemin app now offers multilingual services in English, Chinese, and Japanese to make the popular 'K-Delivery' experience more accessible for foreign users.

Feb 4 • 02:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

AMT of Quito maintains license plate delivery at the Bicentennial registration center: other procedures remain stalled

The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) of Quito continues to provide physical license plate delivery despite suspending 15 other vehicle-related services, leading to low foot traffic at the Bicentennial registration center.

Feb 3 • 15:57 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Multinationals race into China’s US$143.9 billion instant retail market

Multinational companies like Ikea, Continental, and Aldi Nord are rapidly expanding their instant delivery services in China, aiming to meet the country's growing demand for quick retail solutions.

Feb 1 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Five Years of Litigation: the 'Rider Law' Prevails in Home Food Delivery

Five years after the approval of the law aimed at regulating food delivery services, Uber Eats has turned its back on freelancers, signaling a rejection of this business model in the sector.

Jan 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"We are a public hospital with the conditions of a dental clinic": workers at Torrejón Hospital protest for labor improvements

Workers at Torrejón Hospital demand better working conditions and increased staffing in critical areas such as nursing and delivery services.

Jan 15 • 16:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

People are faking food photos with the help of AI to get refunds

Fraudsters are using AI to create fake images of food, making them appear undercooked or infested with insects in order to receive refunds from delivery services.

Jan 3 • 11:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Criticism of Tomašević on social media: ‘All 2700 attendees gathered. And thanks to Glovo, Bolt, and Volt’

Social media is abuzz with criticism of Zagreb's Mayor Tomislav Tomašević following a New Year's event where 2700 attendees gathered, highlighting the role of delivery services in the event's promotion.

Jan 2 • 18:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Israel's decision to suspend aid groups will have devastating impact on Gaza services, NGO says

Israel has suspended the licenses of over two dozen aid groups, which the Norwegian Refugee Council warns will severely affect service delivery in Gaza.

Jan 2 • 17:32 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Village Post Offices in Opava Region Saved by Charity. Considering Expansion to Package Delivery

A charity is saving village post offices in the Opava region and is considering expanding their services to include package delivery.

Jan 2 • 07:50 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

No letters, no cards – Denmark ends public mail delivery

Denmark becomes the first European country to completely discontinue public mail delivery, with PostNord finishing the last deliveries and removing mailboxes to be sold as cultural heritage.

Dec 30 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Had a fight with his kitchen: Uber Eats user made 1,900 orders in a year!

An Uber Eats user in Greece made an astonishing 1,900 orders within a year, highlighting their reliance on food delivery services.

Dec 29 • 20:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The first European country to close its post offices after 400 years

Denmark is set to close its public post offices after 400 years of operation, transitioning to digital services and outsourcing mail delivery to a private company.

Dec 26 • 22:22 UTC

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