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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Housekeepers and Caregivers, Contributions Change Completely: Bulletin Stop Imminent

A new digital payment system for contributions of domestic workers in Italy has been announced, phasing out traditional paper bulletin payments by 2026 for most employers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Danske Bank lays off some employees in Lithuania: revealed reasons

Danske Bank is reducing its workforce in Lithuania, primarily affecting specialists in daily banking operations, due to automation and digitalization efforts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Domestic Workers, Caregivers, and Babysitters: End of Paper Contribution Slips. How to Pay

Italy is transitioning to a digital system for paying contributions for domestic workers, eliminating the need for paper slips traditionally used by employers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Silent Revolution in Corporate Finance: Accounting Enters the Intelligent Era

The financial sector is transforming into a strategic hub due to digitalization and new pressures, evidenced by the introduction of platforms like Siigo Fiscal that enhance accounting practices.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance defends KSeF. No word about the director's resignation

The Polish Ministry of Finance is under scrutiny following the resignation of a director linked to the implementation of the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), but it remains silent on the matter while highlighting the success of the system.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

After another delay: Bahn replaces project manager for Stuttgart 21

The Deutsche Bahn is replacing the project manager of the Stuttgart 21 railway project amid significant delays and ongoing issues with the digitalization of the network.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Travel Card has been given an expiration date

The physical Rejsekort will be phased out by May 28, with users transitioning to using the Rejsekort app or a new Basiskort.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cyber Threats to Local Governments โ€“ How to Counter Them?

The XI European Congress of Local Governments in Mikoล‚ajki addresses the increasing threat of cyberattacks on local administrations amid digitalization.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

A Geographic Information System for Broadband Internet Accessibility Has Been Developed

Latvia has introduced a Geographic Information System to map broadband internet availability to enhance transparency and support planning in electronic communications policy.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is this really the end of mCitizen? The Deputy Minister of Digitalization explains

The Polish government's proposal to amend the digital identification law raises concerns over the future of the mCitizen app, indicating a need for a new identity portfolio system compliant with EU regulations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

France Maintained First Place in Tourism โ€“ Record 102 Million Visitors

Over 100 million foreign visitors traveled to France in 2026, solidifying its status as the world's top tourist destination.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Attention, Florida drivers: on July 1, 2026, license plates will change and compliance will be mandatory

A new law in Florida will require drivers to transition to a fully digital vehicle registration system by July 1, 2026, eliminating traditional validation stickers.

Feb 22 โ€ข 22:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

On International Mother Language Day: The Future of Arabic Through the Eyes of Four Experts

On International Mother Language Day, four experts reflect on the future of the Arabic language amidst globalization and digitalization challenges.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Healthcare: The electronic patient record would be a good thing - if it would work

The article discusses the challenges and low adoption rates of the electronic patient record (ePA) in Germany, highlighting its potential benefits that are currently unfulfilled due to poor implementation.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

70 Years of the CMR Convention and What Next?

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) marks the 70th anniversary of the CMR Convention, emphasizing its importance in ensuring efficient and legal cross-border goods transportation, while calling for mandatory digitization of transport documents by the EU.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence Knocks on the Door of Government Administration

The article discusses the increasing role of artificial intelligence in government administration, highlighting its potential to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Kyranakis: By the end of summer, critical security systems will be fully installed on the Athens - Thessaloniki line

Greece's Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis, announced the launch of a new digital application for real-time tracking of trains, which will be available next week.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Future Network in Government Plans: Guidelines for the Reform of the National Educational Network

The Polish government has released proposals for reforming the National Educational Network, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure in schools.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Ministry sees renting as the only solution

The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digitalization believes that renting facilities is the only way to avoid the permanent closure of the Tartu prison.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

E-Government Academy Freezes Cuba Digitalization Project

The E-Government Academy has decided to freeze its criticized digitalization project in Cuba, awaiting better conditions on the island.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Prime Minister Orpo Meets Indian Prime Minister โ€“ Goal to Double Trade

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and aims to double trade between Finland and India in the coming years.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

EPFO will launch this new application!

The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in India is set to launch a new application for its users.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Hacker attack on UW. Digitalization Minister on 'malware'

A hacker attack has been identified on the IT infrastructure of the University of Warsaw, according to Poland's Deputy Prime Minister.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Telecommunications presents spectrum allocation strategy to boost businesses

The Mexican Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has outlined a strategy for the allocation of radio spectrum aimed at fostering new business models and enhancing connectivity in industrial sectors.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Theater and Digitalization: What Will the Stage of Tomorrow Look Like?

The article explores the intersection of theater and digitalization, focusing on immersive performances and the future of theatrical experiences.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

152 million kroner to strengthen the digitalization of health services

The Norwegian government allocates 152 million kroner to enhance the digitalization of health services across the country.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The Tax Office on Your Smartphone: New Developments on the IO App to Know to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

Italy's Tax Agency is enhancing communication with taxpayers through the IO app, making it a primary channel for delivering important tax-related notifications.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A company can be established through mCitizen. Paper applications will become outdated.

The article discusses the transition to digital applications for company registration in Poland, allowing for more streamlined and efficient processes.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Will MEN introduce a 'digital barrier' for children? 'I consider this indisputable'

Poland's digitalization minister Krzysztof Gawkowski discusses the implications of Australiaโ€™s decision to restrict social media access for users under 16, suggesting a similar restriction might be implemented in Poland.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

BBVA Mexico strengthens the tourism sector with financing and digital payments for 500 agencies

BBVA Mexico has partnered with the Mexican Association of Travel Agencies to enhance digitalization and financing for 500 travel agencies in Mexico.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Rรธd-Larsen wants to contribute to making his private archive on the Oslo process available

Terje Rรธd-Larsen intends to make his personal archive related to the Oslo process accessible for future preservation and digitalization by the National Archives of Norway.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed. This is the MINIMUM age you must be to process the Biometric CURP | Requirements

The article discusses the minimum age requirement for obtaining the Biometric CURP in Mexico, which has raised several questions about the process and its necessity following its implementation.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to plastic: the list of states where it is already legal to carry a driver's license on the iPhone

The advancement of digitalization in the United States allows residents in several states to store their driver's licenses digitally in Apple Wallet, eliminating the need for physical cards.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Cyber, digitalization and AI: here are the new frontiers of Pirelli's innovation

The article discusses Pirelli's Chief Technical Officer, Piero Misani, and the company's advancements in digitalization and artificial intelligence, which have been accelerated by recent challenges like the pandemic.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Initiative by the Health Minister: Electronic Patient Record to Become More Attractive

The electronic patient record in Germany, previously underutilized, is set to become more accessible and beneficial for users as part of a new digitalization strategy introduced by Health Minister Nina Warken.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. Call and talk on the phone instead of texting

The writer advocates for better communication skills among the younger generation, urging them to use phone calls rather than text messages.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Heineken announces layoffs of up to 6,000 employees

Heineken plans to lay off 5,000 to 6,000 employees over the next two years as part of a strategy to improve productivity amid declining beer sales globally.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Collaboration for the digitalization of Sea Pioneerโ€™s fleet

Sea Pioneer Corporation has announced a partnership with Propulsion Analytics and NeptuneZero to digitize its fleet operations for improved efficiency and compliance.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The editorial by Gaรซtan de Capรจle: 'France a victim of administrative embolism'

In a critical editorial, Gaรซtan de Capรจle discusses the growing administrative inefficiencies in France's public sector amidst increasing economic digitalization and AI innovations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Chemical Industry: 'Energy is Prosperity'

Wacker Chemie emphasizes the importance of polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar cell industries, which are crucial for the energy transition and digitalization.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide makes major change for customers and is 'first in UK'

Nationwide has become the first UK lender to allow customers to electronically sign mortgage deeds without a witness, aiming to streamline the home-buying process.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ekiti courts digitalise case management for effective justice system

The Ekiti State High Court is implementing a digital case management system to improve efficiency and reduce delays in the judicial process.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government has removed files from the Motor Vehicle Registries and is advancing modifications in the system

The Argentine government has initiated the removal of inactive files from the Motor Vehicle Registries as part of a move towards centralization and total digitization of the registration system.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cybersecurity, talent, and data: the new frontier of Latin American competitiveness

The article discusses the increasing importance of cybersecurity as a strategic factor for competitiveness in Latin America, highlighting its role in growth and resilience amid a rapidly digitalizing world.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Youth and Digitalization: Does the Smartphone Really Make Us Dumber?

A discussion on whether smartphones contribute to a decline in intelligence among younger generations, challenging common assumptions.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: Find someone who loves you like the powers that be love to over-digitalize

The article critiques the overemphasis on digitalization in society, particularly in education, advocating for a more thoughtful approach.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Madrid enhances the law that introduces AI in public services: procedures 'in less than five minutes', no jobs at risk, and an Ethics Committee to safeguard it

The Community of Madrid is implementing a significant enhancement to its public services by introducing AI technology, aimed at streamlining procedures to under five minutes while ensuring no job losses and the establishment of an Ethics Committee.

Feb 8 โ€ข 23:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

You can now browse Countess Danner's estate online

Countess Danner's estate is now available online through inventory records, highlighting its national significance in Denmark by providing insights into one of the 19th century's notable figures.

Feb 8 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Vojtฤ›ch: The digitalization of healthcare is the key to reducing waiting times

Health Minister Vojtฤ›ch emphasizes the importance of digitizing the healthcare system to alleviate patient wait times.

Feb 8 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

SPD Board to Decide on New Fundamental Program

The SPD party board is discussing a new fundamental program in Berlin, focusing on the changing global situation, digitalization, and education to regain lost voter groups.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:53 UTC

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