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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Did you play Pokémon too? You were used for this without knowing

Pokémon Go data is now being utilized for food delivery services through a partnership between Niantic and Coco Robotics.

Mar 21 • 05:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A new competitor is coming to Woltti - delivery services starting after the summer

The Finnish food delivery platform Swype aims to replace Foodora's market share in Finland with its delivery service launching later this summer.

Mar 20 • 16:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Ministry Orders JFC to Work With the Government in Delivering Financial Services

The Minister for Finance in Tanzania has instructed the Joint Finance Commission to collaborate with the government to enhance financial service delivery to citizens.

Mar 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Goodbye sandwich, now the delivery rider arrives at school. Controversy with principals over food delivery.

Food delivery services are now reaching schools in Italy, causing controversy among school officials as students bypass traditional snack options.

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

Private couriers announce negotiations under the Yellow Envelope Law... Postal delivery remains silent

Private courier companies, following the Yellow Envelope Law, have announced their willingness to negotiate with subcontracted labor unions, while the state-run postal service remains unresponsive.

Mar 19 • 09:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets 'drug delivery' network in MT, MS and SP

A police operation in Brazil dismantled an interstate drug trafficking network specializing in delivery services in the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and São Paulo.

Mar 18 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quaest: 71% of Brazilians are against minimum delivery fees for app deliveries

A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Brazilians oppose the government's proposal to establish a minimum fee for app delivery services.

Mar 18 • 11:06 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government changes course: Will not cut postal delivery

The Norwegian government has abandoned plans for a new postal law aimed at reducing services after facing significant public opposition.

Mar 17 • 18:04 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The government reverses: Will not cut postal delivery

The Norwegian government has decided not to reduce postal delivery services and will focus on improving efficiency within the current framework.

Mar 17 • 18:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareí City Hall extends IPTU payment deadline to April 23 after delays and queues

Jacareí City Hall has extended the deadline for IPTU payments to April 23, 2026, following delays in the delivery of payment slips.

Mar 16 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health Minister announces polyclinic and delivers new ambulances of Samu in Divinópolis

Brazil's Health Minister Adriano Massuda announced the construction of a new polyclinic and the delivery of ambulances to Samu in Divinópolis to improve healthcare services.

Mar 16 • 15:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti to advance healthcare services digitalisation

Ekiti State plans to enhance healthcare services through digitalisation aimed at improving service delivery and outcomes in the health sector.

Mar 16 • 10:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Almost all Czechs would use or consider using prescription drug delivery, seeing it as safe

A recent survey indicates that nearly all Czechs are open to using prescription drug delivery services, viewing them as a safe option for obtaining medication.

Mar 16 • 10:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Chinese retail giant launches in UK today to rival Amazon

Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched its Joybuy platform in the UK to compete with Amazon, offering a range of products and rapid delivery services.

Mar 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Will app delivery become more expensive with regulation? Understand the government's and companies' proposals

The Brazilian government seeks to regulate app delivery services, but disagreements over minimum payment amounts have led to no resolution among legislators, companies, and executives.

Mar 15 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wolt begins offering employee benefits

Wolt, known for food deliveries, is expanding its services in Finland by launching a new employee benefits service called Wolt Benefits.

Mar 13 • 17:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG reaffirms commitment to maternal, newborn care

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reiterated its dedication to enhancing maternal and newborn health services following a successful quadruplet delivery in Abeokuta.

Mar 13 • 16:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Delays of a few minutes. No collapse of food delivery due to protests has occurred

Despite some reports, the protests have not led to significant delays in food delivery services.

Mar 13 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio participates in the delivery of 200 health vehicles for cities in the interior of SP in Itu

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas attended the delivery of 200 health vehicles for São Paulo's interior cities, aiming to enhance medical transport services.

Mar 12 • 14:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Pigu.lt and Omniva Start Strategic Partnership – Same-Day Delivery Planned

Pigu.lt and Omniva have initiated a strategic partnership to offer same-day delivery services across the Baltic states.

Mar 12 • 08:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Transport Apps Bill: Opposition Tries to Revive Criticism of 'Blusinha Tax'; Reporter Expected to Maintain Minimum of R$8.50 per Delivery

Opposition lawmakers in Brazil are attempting to revive criticisms of the 'blusinha tax' as they seek to overturn the bill regulating app-based work, which is a key electoral pledge of the federal government.

Mar 12 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman, 35, died after ordering £1,500 a month of alcohol on delivery apps

A woman has died after spending £1,500 a month on alcohol ordered through delivery apps, prompting her sister to advocate for stricter regulations on such services.

Mar 12 • 06:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? ⟩ Content creator Natalja Zjuzkova's package ended up in the wrong hands due to a courier's mistake: ideally, this is theft

Content creator Natalja Zjuzkova experienced a significant issue when her package was delivered to the wrong address because of a courier mistake, raising questions about delivery accountability.

Mar 12 • 05:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang CEO Rogers to Experience Night Delivery with Lawmakers...Schedule in Progress

Coupang CEO Harold Rogers is set to experience night delivery services alongside lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea this month.

Mar 11 • 08:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: Lifeline for Thousands of Children As First Vaccine Shipment in Nearly Three Years Arrives in South Kordofan

A significant shipment of vaccines has arrived in South Kordofan, Sudan, marking the first delivery in nearly three years and aiming to restore immunization services for children in conflict-affected areas.

Mar 10 • 11:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Just Eat will soon stop delivering food to hungry Danes

Just Eat has announced plans to cease its food delivery services in Denmark due to strategic re-evaluations and market challenges.

Mar 4 • 09:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

SSG.com: Leap to Online E-Mart... Strengthening Delivery, Fresh Food, and Membership Benefits

SSG.com aims to dominate the online grocery market by enhancing delivery services, fresh food quality, and membership benefits.

Mar 4 • 08:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Omniva has exited long-term losses

The Estonian state-owned logistics and technology group Omniva reported a return to profitability in 2025, boosted by international transit and Baltic parcel delivery growth.

Mar 4 • 07:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Delivery of supermarket items by autonomous driving?…Trial operation in Daegu for one year

Daegu city in South Korea launches a year-long trial for autonomous freight transportation services focusing on last-mile and mid-mile deliveries.

Mar 4 • 05:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Delivery van in ditch - traffic congested on Highway 2

Traffic congestion occurred on Highway 2 in Humppila due to a delivery van that rolled into a ditch and caused backup.

Mar 3 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

'Deliveroo' for prisons drones gang jailed for flying in drugs, weapons and phones

A gang has been sentenced for using drones to smuggle illicit items into UK prisons, likening their operation to food delivery services.

Mar 3 • 13:22 UTC
🇫🇮 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

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