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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spanish bankers raised their salaries by 17% in 2025

Spanish bankers increased their pay by 17% in 2025, resulting in total earnings of 63 million euros for top executives of major banks.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Gombe approves N5 billion for street numbering and signage

The Gombe State Executive Council has approved a N5 billion project for street naming, signages, and house numbering to enhance urban management.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Cancer-linked pesticide in the spotlight after controversial order: 'Toxic by design'

The debate surrounding glyphosate, a herbicide linked to health risks, intensifies following a controversial executive order from President Trump to ensure its availability for national defense.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Scouting America agrees to 5 changes under Pentagon pressure

Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) has consented to implement five changes aimed at aligning with the U.S. Department of War's demands following accusations of embracing politically divisive ideologies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NEITI hails Tinubuโ€™s new executive order for blocking oil revenue leaks

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative praises President Tinubu's Executive Order 9 aimed at directly remitting oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cutting of the New Year's Pie 2026 of the Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business

The Executive MBA program at the Athens University of Economics and Business successfully held its New Year's Pie cutting event, featuring about 200 participants from the university community.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

New laws create Executive Taxi and Tourism Taxi in Joรฃo Pessoa; understand the rules

Joรฃo Pessoa has introduced two new taxi categories, Executive Taxi and Tourism Taxi, through municipal laws aimed at regulating the taxi service.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cรดte d'Ivoire: three years in prison required against the executive secretary of the PDCI

The Ivorian public prosecutor has recommended a three-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of 500,000 CFA francs against Calice Yapo, the executive secretary of the PDCI, for public disorder related to electoral disputes.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The question now is: Is Trump still willing to accept free elections?

The article discusses President Trump's readiness to issue an executive order granting him extraordinary powers concerning voting due to alleged Chinese interference.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Sports

US remains 2031 Rugby World Cup host despite doubts

The US will host the 2031 Rugby World Cup despite concerns about the sportโ€™s viability in the country, according to World Rugby's chief executive.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Trade Union Leader and Opposition in a World Apart

Walter Rizzetto comments on the condemnation of the CGIL union for failing to pay severance pay to a former executive.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Housing Executive and Former Conservative Politician Becomes the Chief of State Preparedness

Lars Jacob Hiim has been appointed as the new director of the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning in Norway.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Bareilly: Attempted self-immolation at police station, one officer and six policemen suspended

A delivery executive attempted self-immolation at a Bareilly police station due to negligence in handling his complaints, leading to the suspension of seven police personnel.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The head of the Oil Fund earned 7.6 million last year

Nicolai Tangen, the head of Norway's Oil Fund, earned a salary of 7.6 million kroner last year, reflecting a 2.7% increase from the previous year.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

300,000 Euro Bribe: High-Ranking Executive of Gazprom Neft Caught

Antonas Dลพaliabovas, a senior executive at Gazprom Neft, has been implicated in a bribery scheme totaling 300,000 euros involving contractors between 2020 and 2021.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Oil Fund Manager Nicolai Tangen Earned 7.6 Million NOK Last Year

Nicolai Tangen, the manager of Norway's Oil Fund, earned 7.6 million NOK in 2025, a slight increase from the previous year, but still less than his peers heading equity investments.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Decola Roraima 2026' Brings Together Entrepreneurs with Talk on Leadership and Business in RR

The 'Decola Roraima 2026' event, organized by Sebrae in Boa Vista, focused on leadership and business management, featuring a keynote speech by experienced executive Paulo Camargo.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Liberal party executive agrees to permanently bury review into catastrophic 2025 election defeat

The Liberal party's federal executive has decided to permanently shelve a review of their significant electoral defeat in 2025, shielding current and former leadership from scrutiny.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The dismissed head of the railways is 'in hindrance'. He earns a salary of 340,000 per month

The former head of the Czech railways is currently receiving a hefty salary despite being dismissed from his position.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump pushes Congress to pass SAVE Act during State of the Union: 'So we'll see how it goes'

During the State of the Union address, President Trump urged Congress to pass the SAVE Act and other legislative measures while emphasizing his administration's use of executive power.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Dashcam video shows former WWE executive Vince McMahon rear-ending vehicle on Connecticut highway

Police released dashcam footage of Vince McMahon speeding and crashing his Bentley in Connecticut last summer while on his way to his granddaughter's birthday.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Rufiรกn absent from ERC leadership meetings: "He hardly ever comes to the executive meetings"

Gabriel Rufiรกn has been reportedly absent from meetings of the ERC leadership, reflecting growing tensions with Oriol Junqueras over his personal strategy for a leftist nationalist coalition.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We are very alarmed": Trump considers requiring banks to investigate the immigration status of their clients

Donald Trump is contemplating an executive action that would require banks to verify the citizenship status of their clients, raising concerns over operational challenges in the financial sector.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Denver mayor orders ICE agents detained if they โ€˜assault or shootโ€™ residents

Denver's Mayor Mike Johnston has issued an executive order to detain ICE agents who use excessive force against civilians.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The mass resignation of Vox's Executive in Murcia forces the departure of Josรฉ รngel Antelo

The entire executive board of Vox in Murcia resigned, prompting the departure of regional president Josรฉ รngel Antelo amid disagreements regarding management.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Disguise your balls, champion

A Brazilian entertainment executive discusses the absurdity of receiving trivial feedback on a script for a television series.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Washington Post editor acknowledges concern over possible 'death spiral' at newspaper after major layoffs

Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray expressed concern about the newspaper's ongoing decline, particularly after recent layoffs, attributing the issues to a long-term reduction in revenues and subscriptions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The entire leadership of Vox in Murcia resigns so that the national leadership can "take the reins" and decide on Antelo's future

The entire Provincial Executive Committee of Vox in Murcia has resigned, citing disagreements with the management of Josรฉ รngel Antelo and calling for national leadership intervention.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Chelsea given worrying Cole Palmer update as World Cup fears surface

Cole Palmer faces potential exclusion from England's World Cup due to ongoing fitness struggles and burnout, as highlighted by concerns from the PFA's chief executive.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Group writes Tinubu, seeks executive order on 13% derivation fund

The Niger Delta Civil Society Forum has appealed to President Tinubu for an executive order to address issues related to the implementation of the 13% Derivation Fund in Nigeria, claiming it is unconstitutional and detrimental to oil-producing communities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The share of female top executives has taken a step back

The percentage of female executive directors in Denmark has decreased, according to a report, despite an increase in female directors.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tinubuโ€™s executive order blocks N2tn NNPC fees

President Bola Tinubu's executive order bans the deduction of management fees by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, affecting substantial revenue streams for the Nigerian federation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Cacciari: "I will vote no, they want to subordinate judges to the executive"

Professor Massimo Cacciari expresses his opposition to the referendum on justice, arguing that it will improperly subordinate judges to the executive branch.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An executive and a magnate: Bioceres is embroiled in a legal battle with a pending bankruptcy request

Bioceres, a prominent biotech unicorn in Argentina, is now facing a legal dispute over management between its shareholders, resulting in a bankruptcy filing.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The bankers of the Ibex raise their salaries by 12% since the rate hike: Botรญn, Torres, Oliu and company earned 55 million euros last year

Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Revenue board urges states to align with new tax regime

The Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board in Nigeria emphasizes the need for state governments to conform to new national tax laws to enhance fiscal reforms.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The moment is not for confrontation between Legislative and Executive,' says Motta about possible Lula vetoes on the Anti-Faction PL

Hugo Motta, President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, emphasized that potential vetoes by President Lula on the Anti-Faction bill should not be seen as a conflict between branches of government but a response to organized crime.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Silvia Modig started a new job

Former MEP and Finnish parliament member Silvia Modig has taken on the role of Executive Director at the Luontoliitto (Nature League).

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Ana Botรญn's salary increased by 2.5% in 2025, reaching 14.78 million euros

Ana Botรญn of Banco Santander has received a 2.5% salary increase for 2025, totaling 14.78 million euros, linked to the achievement of performance goals.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Trump considers ordering banks to collect citizenship data โ€“ FT

Trump is considering an executive order that would mandate banks to collect citizenship data from customers to strengthen efforts against undocumented migration.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Former Director of Ventspils County to be tried for exceeding official authority for selfish purposes

A former executive director in Latvia faces legal proceedings for allegedly misusing his authority to reassign employees before being suspended from his position.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump Administration Sues New Jersey Over Measure Restricting ICE Actions

The Trump administration is suing New Jersey over an executive order limiting ICE agents' operations in the state.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

COEASU demands insider to lead colleges commission

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union is advocating for an internal candidate to be appointed as the next Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education to ensure continuity and stability in leadership during ongoing reforms.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Trump sues New Jersey over order restricting immigration agents

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey and its governor, challenging an executive order that limits the authority of federal immigration agents.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Two municipalities have not submitted applications for security clearance for executives

Two municipalities in Latvia failed to submit applications for security clearances for their executive directors, according to the State Security Service (VDD).

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

BRB Capital Group appoints Etimbuk Bassey as Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of global expansion

BRB Capital Group has appointed Etimbuk Bassey as CEO to spearhead its global expansion efforts starting February 16, 2026.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Executive Order: Constitution empowers President to amend laws โ€” SAN

Kemi Pinheiro, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, asserts that the President has the authority to amend laws to align them with constitutional provisions, amid controversy over President Bola Tinubu's Executive Order.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Two municipalities have not submitted applications for state secret clearance for executive directors

Two local governments in Latvia did not apply for state secret clearance for their executive directors amid ongoing evaluations by the State Security Service.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Terna โ€“ Ukrhydroenergo cooperation on track for 1.5 billion euro projects

Terna and Ukrhydroenergo are set to collaborate on major hydroelectric and pumped storage projects in Ukraine worth around 1.5 billion euros, having recently signed an Executive Confidentiality Agreement.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Hard Pressure Inside the Swedish Embassy - Exposed by Chat

Sweden's ambassador in Somalia exerted pressure on a Sida executive to release aid funds under threat of withdrawing support for her position.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:30 UTC

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