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🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

End of Exceptions: Almost Everyone Must Report Revenue in eKasa

Slovakia's new law requires almost all sellers, including small vendors and service providers, to report their revenues electronically under the eKasa system, effective January.

Feb 27 • 12:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

You don't have to report transfers from your wife or husband. But there are exceptions

A recent clarification from Polish tax authorities confirms that transfers between spouses are generally not considered gifts for tax purposes, depending on their marital property regime.

Feb 26 • 10:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

On the ice of water bodies – only responsibly: reminders of prohibitions and possible fines

Driving on the ice of water bodies is prohibited in Lithuania, with specific exceptions outlined in the country’s legislation regarding special land use conditions.

Feb 25 • 13:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Keys of the agreement to limit home purchases in Catalonia: who it affects and how

The Catalonian government has reached an agreement to restrict speculative home purchases in high-demand areas, primarily targeting large property owners while allowing some exceptions for small landlords.

Feb 19 • 11:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] No exceptions for small and venture companies in stock buyback obligation... Processing speed within this month

The ruling party plans to apply the stock buyback obligation law to small and venture businesses without exceptions, contrary to expectations of leniency due to economic concerns.

Feb 19 • 08:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Boundaries of Medical Secrecy. When Can a Doctor Report a Patient?

The article discusses the legal obligations and exceptions to medical secrecy for doctors in Poland, particularly in cases where disclosure may prevent harm to patients or others.

Feb 18 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lidl is offering free bread and croissants every time you shop with two exceptions

Lidl is providing customers with free bakery items through a voucher system via the Lidl Plus app with some exceptions.

Feb 18 • 10:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Schillerová presents a new form of EET

The proposal introduced by the minister is set to undergo a consultation process aimed at minimizing exceptions and combating the grey economy and tax evasion.

Feb 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exceptions to the fiscal framework for funding the public machine grow and threaten budget control

Exceptions to Brazil's fiscal framework have increased due to a recent Supreme Court ruling, putting pressure on public expenditure control.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lithuania will accept some migrants, neighbors will not: why exceptions were made for these countries in the EU mechanism?

Lithuania has decided to accept half of the migrants allocated to it under a new EU mechanism, while neighboring countries like Poland, Latvia, and Estonia have opted out.

Feb 13 • 17:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Rosneft Germany: Endgame in Schwedt

The PCK Refinery in Schwedt, under Rosneft Deutschland, faces the expiration of exceptions from US sanctions, prompting concerns and hopes of a potential American investor stepping in.

Feb 11 • 20:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Recycling Rare Earths from Discarded Air Conditioner Outdoor Units... Expansion of Circular Economy Regulatory Exceptions

A pilot project for recycling rare earth elements from discarded air conditioner outdoor units and other sources is being initiated under South Korea's circular economy regulatory exceptions.

Feb 10 • 03:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

If there is a ceiling, why discuss exceptions?

The article discusses a recent decision by Minister Flávio Dino to suspend certain additional payments in Brazil's three branches of government due to a new constitutional amendment aimed at addressing excessive salaries in the public sector.

Feb 9 • 21:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The EU is penalizing companies for destroying unsold clothing

The EU has introduced regulations to penalize companies for destroying unsold clothing, with exceptions for damaged goods and reporting requirements for medium-sized enterprises by 2030.

Feb 9 • 19:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It's official: what the law in the U.S. says about bringing dogs to supermarkets

In the U.S., dogs are generally prohibited in supermarkets due to public health regulations, with very few exceptions.

Feb 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Is Being Late to Church a Sin? Not in Every Case

The article discusses whether arriving late to church is considered a sin according to Canon Law, noting that there are exceptions to the rule.

Feb 8 • 10:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The direct successor to the cheap cars of the past is now here - but is it affordable enough?

New cars have become increasingly expensive, leaving fewer brands and models available for under €25,000, yet exceptions like Kia’s revamped Stonic offer affordable options.

Feb 7 • 10:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Sources: UN Security Council Will Approve Exceptions to Sanctions for North Korea's Aid Projects

The UN Security Council is expected to approve exemptions to sanctions for humanitarian aid projects in North Korea, amidst ongoing economic struggles and food shortages in the country.

Feb 6 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Tax Returns: Which 18-Year-Olds Are Required to File This Year, the Exceptions

This year, thousands of young individuals who turned 18 and earned income in 2025 are required to file tax returns unless they meet specific exemption criteria.

Feb 6 • 10:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Sources: UN is about to approve exceptions for North Korean aid projects

The UN Security Council's North Korea sanctions committee is reportedly granting exceptions for humanitarian aid projects in the impoverished country, according to diplomatic sources in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

Feb 6 • 09:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘In Morena, there are no untouchables’: Luisa María Alcalde warns after the arrest of the mayor of Tequila

Following the arrest of Diego ‘N’, the Morena party led by Luisa María Alcalde stated that there will be no protection for anyone within the 4T linked to criminal activities, emphasizing a firm commitment to combating corruption in Mexico without privileges or exceptions.

Feb 6 • 01:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The fight against corruption must be applied without exceptions: Morena after the arrest of the mayor of Tequila

Morena's national leadership emphasizes that the fight against corruption should be implemented without privileges or party biases, following the arrest of their mayor in Tequila, Jalisco.

Feb 5 • 22:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Venezuela: Exceptions Proposed in New Amnesty Law

Venezuela's proposed amnesty law will not include 'serious crimes' against human rights, as outlined in a draft presented to parliament, initiated by interim president Delcy Rodríguez following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the U.S.

Feb 5 • 16:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The National Power's Unified Bill Causes Backlash Over 'Low Wages and Overwork'... Daegu and Gyeongbuk Will Submit Adjustment Opinions

The National Power's bill allowing exceptions to the Minimum Wage Act and Labor Standards Act has triggered widespread backlash, prompting Daegu city to state it will submit opinions for amendments during the National Assembly review to prevent potential violations of worker rights.

Feb 5 • 08:15 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Junta reopens schools in much of Andalusia, but keeps closures in Jaén, Almería, and the most affected municipalities

The Andalusian government has ordered the reopening of schools in much of the region, with exceptions for Jaén and Almería, and ongoing closures in areas hardest hit by the recent storm.

Feb 4 • 19:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Boca Opens Windows to Continue Adding Reinforcements: What Position Are They Looking to Fill?

Boca Juniors is exploring options to strengthen their roster despite the recent closure of the transfer window, utilizing regulatory exceptions.

Feb 2 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Estonian passport to a person with a criminal past: how and why the state grants citizenship to convicts

The Estonian Minister of Internal Affairs has proposed three bills to grant citizenship exceptions to individuals with criminal convictions, prompting an investigation into the conditions required and the types of crimes that may hinder citizenship.

Feb 2 • 11:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Municipality of Guayaquil alerts to further blockages of contractual processes by Sercop

The Municipality of Guayaquil reported that several of its contracting processes have been blocked again by the National Public Procurement Service (Sercop) due to interpretations of regulations that do not consider legal exceptions or the actual conditions of these contracts.

Feb 2 • 01:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Tariff on Colombian products entering Ecuador: what pays 30% and what does not pay

Ecuador has implemented a 30% security tariff on all goods entering from Colombia under specific customs regimes, with certain exceptions identified by Andersen legal and tax services.

Feb 1 • 20:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Billion Loan for Kiev: 'Buy European', but with Exceptions

Kiev is set to receive a €90 billion loan over the next two years, with France planning to purchase weapons exclusively in Europe and Ukraine, while Brussels allows procurement from America as well.

Jan 14 • 20:31 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Letter to 'Nina Workin' – US Health Minister criticizes Germany over Corona procedures

US Health Minister Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly accuses the German government of disregarding patient autonomy during the pandemic, particularly regarding exceptions for mask-wearing and vaccinations.

Jan 10 • 17:58 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Artists will be the exception in the UK's tightening of immigration rules

The UK government is tightening labor market access but is making exceptions for artists, highlighting the importance of culture in the country's international image.

Jan 10 • 04:13 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Fight against tax evasion: exception for the USA in global minimum tax agreed

Amid pressure from the Trump administration, approximately 145 countries have agreed to amend the global minimum tax agreement of 2021, allowing exceptions for the United States.

Jan 6 • 10:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Most stores are closed tomorrow. Here’s what is still open

On the Feast of the Three Kings, almost all stores will be closed, with only a few exceptions listed.

Jan 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Reform of the Debt Brake: No Exception for War Loans

The state is stimulating the economy with debt-financed investments, but a study warns that exceptions for military spending could lead to risks and potentially a public debt trap.

Jan 5 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Inflated tax returns and exceptions: Which freelancers pay and who is exempt from taxes

This year, significant changes to taxation will affect thousands of freelancers in Greece, with around 400,000 facing inflated tax returns, while others may see reduced or zero tax burdens based on their location or status as new mothers.

Jan 5 • 05:56 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Households in the Ústí Region will pay slightly more for heating this year. The exceptions are Střekov and Kochovice

Households in the Ústí Region of the Czech Republic will face a slight increase in heating costs this year, although residents of Střekov and Kochovice will be exempt from this increase.

Jan 4 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The 'looks' of the New Year's Eve Countdown on television: from bridal white to the elegance of the suit

Television presenters in Spain showcased their outfits for the New Year’s Eve Countdown, ranging from Chenoa's bridal white to Sandra Barneda's elegance, with some exceptions such as Cristina Pedroche's unique style.

Jan 1 • 12:54 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Winter Sales 2026, dates region by region and tips not to make mistakes

The winter sales for 2026 will begin on January 3rd, with exceptions in specific regions such as Val d'Aosta and Trento, which have different start dates.

Jan 1 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

KBC Rijeka introduces complete visitation ban due to sudden increase in flu cases

The Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka has implemented a complete ban on visitors due to a significant rise in flu infections, effective from December 29, with some exceptions allowed in particularly justified cases.

Dec 30 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Spain authorizes transfers of military material from Israel three months after the approval of the embargo

Three months after approving a decree to ban arms trade with Israel due to the situation in Gaza, the Spanish government has authorized exceptions for military material transfers for Airbus.

Dec 27 • 19:19 UTC

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