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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Lawmaker distributes food, launches welfare scheme in Oyo

A Nigerian lawmaker distributed food items and launched a welfare initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in Oyo State.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Unsafe to eat' warning as 9 food items withdrawn - possible mouse contamination

The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall for nine MOMA Foods products due to potential mouse contamination.

Mar 22 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Foods and items banned from hand luggage that aren't technically liquids

Certain food items and other non-liquid commodities are restricted in hand luggage during air travel, potentially surprising travelers unaware of these regulations.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

RAUL PUUSEPP โŸฉ Let's lower the VAT on staple food products to 13 percent

90% of Estonians support a reduction in the VAT on staple food items, with a proposal to lower it from 24% to 13%.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano governor donates food items to 13 custodial centres

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has provided food items to inmates in 13 custodial centres to help them celebrate Eid-el-Fitr.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Greggs giving away freebies as new items added to menu for Easter

Greggs is offering free tastings of new menu items as it launches seasonal offerings in stores across the UK.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa seizes irregular medical devices, cosmetics, and food at Mercado Livre logistics center

Anvisa has seized irregular medical devices, cosmetics, and food items during an inspection at a Mercado Livre logistics center in Brazil.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

KSML: Conviction for Fish Stick Robbery

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for robbery involving the theft of fish sticks and other food items in Hankasalmi, Finland.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Giant Food Festival to be held in Ipatinga this weekend

The Giant Food Festival in Ipatinga, Brazil, will take place from Friday to Sunday, featuring oversized food items and musical performances as part of the city's 62nd anniversary celebrations.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New UK airport 'duty free' food ban update as Greece outbreak confirmed

The UK government has updated its travel restrictions on food items due to a confirmed outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Greece, affecting duty-free purchases as well.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

New voucher system for food through ESPA โ€“ Who are the beneficiaries

The Greek government has introduced a new voucher system to provide direct food assistance to eligible beneficiaries, allowing them to choose their food items from participating retail stores.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

How long do you need to work to buy food in Natal?

A study reveals that residents of Natal, Brazil, need to work approximately 83 hours and 43 minutes per month to afford basic food items, ranking it as the fifth city with the least working hours required for food purchases in the country.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

DSS arrests gunrunner with 832 rounds of ammunition in Cross River

Operatives of the Department of State Services in Nigeria arrested a suspected gunrunner with 832 rounds of ammunition hidden in food items in Cross River State.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Natasha distributes food items to Kogi constituents

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has distributed food items to constituents in Kogi Central during Ramadan and Lent to alleviate economic hardships.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest graduate for running illegal arms factory in Uyo

A graduate was arrested in Uyo for allegedly operating an illegal arms factory and producing narcotic-laced food items.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Maxima reveals how much the usual prices of various food products have decreased and which have decreased the most

Lithuania's Maxima shopping network is reducing prices on various food items significantly, reflecting consumer price sensitivity and a shift towards discount shopping.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH โŸฉ 90 percent of Estonians support lowering VAT on basic food items

A recent survey reveals that 90% of Estonians support a reduction in VAT on essential food items, particularly dairy products, fruits, vegetables, fresh meat, and bread.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Stano revealed a shocking image from Vilnius shopping center: are shoppers animals?

Music producer Stanislav Stavickis-Stano shared shocking images of rotten fruits and vegetables from a Vilnius supermarket, questioning why such items are sold.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Urgent product recalls at Asda, Farmfoods and Argos over safety fears

The Food Standards Agency has issued urgent product recalls for certain items sold at Asda, Farmfoods, and Argos due to safety concerns including allergen risks and potential fire hazards.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NDLEA arrests grandpa with cocaine hidden in pepper at Abuja airport

A 74-year-old man was arrested at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for attempting to smuggle 11 kilograms of cocaine concealed in food items.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Gasoline, plane tickets, fruit and vegetables: how much two weeks of war have cost us

The ongoing war in Iran has significantly disrupted trade routes, causing spikes in international prices affecting gas, plane tickets, and food items.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The new list of food and basic goods that will have a profit margin cap

The Greek government has issued a final list of 63 food and essential items subject to a profit margin cap to combat profiteering.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

McDonald's March 17 'rule' change as some menu items to 'cost more'

McDonald's is set to raise prices on some menu items, including the Big Mac and Chicken McSandwich, effective March 17.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Life & Tech

What food items should be avoided? This is the MOST dangerous.

The article discusses common misconceptions about food safety, emphasizing that consumption of food is not inherently dangerous and criticizing the hysteria surrounding certain food items.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Opposition MPs arrived at Parliament with food items, furious Rijiju said - they are not improving...

A chaotic first week of the second half of the budget session in the Lok Sabha saw opposition MPs creating disruptions and protesting with food items, leading to remarks from Minister Kiren Rijiju expressing disdain for the opposition's conduct.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Schumer criticizes Hegseth over king crab meals for the troops, but Biden-era receipts show similar expenses

Senator Chuck Schumer critiques the Pentagon's spending under Secretary Pete Hegseth for luxury food items while facing backlash for similar spending during the Biden era.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

YOUR ROOM, YOUR PERMISSION โŸฉ "Some jars are simply forgotten for a couple of years!" The contents of the fridge can be quite embarrassing

The latest episode of the podcast 'Your Room, Your Permission' discusses the often-overlooked contents of our refrigerators, highlighting both personal experiences and common items found within.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Easter month brings plenty of goodies and decorations at 'Maxima' stores

'Maxima' stores in Lithuania are preparing for Easter with new decorations and a price reduction on over 9,000 food items.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

DON'T RISK โŸฉ These 5 food items drastically worsen migraines

Certain foods can significantly exacerbate migraine symptoms.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expired Beef Tripes Since 2017 and Nearly 8 Tons of Food: Operation Seizes Improper Food in Serra do RS

An operation in Farroupilha, Brazil, led to the seizure of nearly eight tons of improper food items, including meat products that had been expired since 2017.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

IWD: Police gift food items to widows of fallen officers in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has provided food items to 100 widows of deceased officers as part of a humanitarian outreach for International Womenโ€™s Day.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Postimees Shopping Basket: Price Race in Stores Has Gained New Momentum

A recent price comparison from Postimees shows that the competition among grocery stores has intensified, with widening gaps between the cheapest and most expensive food items.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Lobsters and grand pianos: amid the war against Iran, Democrats question Pentagon spending

A report reveals extravagant spending by the Pentagon, including luxury food items and high-end furniture, raising concerns among Democrats during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Yobe first lady distributes food items to 2,000 women

The First Lady of Yobe State distributed food items to 2,000 vulnerable women as part of an initiative to support them during Ramadan.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

โ‚น10 tea now โ‚น20, expensive matar paneer and golgappas too, LPG crisis shows effect, inflation rises

Due to the ongoing crisis caused by the conflict in the Middle East, LPG prices have surged in India, leading to increased costs for everyday items including tea and restaurant meals.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Basic basket in Petrolina registers a decrease of 0.39% in February; see variations

In February, the cost of the basic basket in Petrolina fell by 0.39% compared to January, with varying price changes among different food items.

Mar 10 โ€ข 21:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Inflation: Rose to 2.7% in February - Over 25% Increase in Beef

Inflation in Greece rose to 2.7% in February 2026, driven primarily by a 25.6% increase in beef prices, while some other food items like chocolate and coffee also saw significant price rises.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Inflation at 2.7% in February: Double-digit increases in essential foods

Greece's inflation rose to 2.7% in February, with significant price hikes in essential food items.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Natal has the highest increase in the country in basic basket prices in February, points out Dieese

In February, Natal experienced a significant 3.52% rise in the cost of basic food items, the largest increase in Brazil according to Dieese.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

NASA's Mission Menu for the Moon Includes Tortillas, Chocolate, Coffee, and Nuts

NASA revealed the food menu for astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission, which includes non-perishable items due to storage constraints on the Orion spacecraft.

Mar 7 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Aggressive Seller in Chomutov Triggered by Expired Food Products Pulled a Knife on Inspector

An aggressive seller in Chomutov reacted violently when confronted with expired food items by pulling a knife on an inspector.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Morrisons reduces four items to 67p but you will need to be quick

Morrisons is offering four everyday essentials at a reduced price of 67p, but customers need to act quickly due to limited stock.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

NASA's menu for Artemis 2 astronauts on first manned moon mission in 54 years

NASA has revealed the extensive menu for the Artemis 2 crew, featuring 189 carefully chosen food items for their historic lunar mission.

Mar 5 โ€ข 23:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Remote community families going hungry despite grocery subsidy scheme

Residents in remote communities of the Northern Territory are facing challenges in affording basic food items, even with government support through a grocery subsidy program.

Mar 5 โ€ข 22:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

British pub serves full English breakfast that leaves everyone saying same thing

A pub in the North East of England gained attention for a massive full English breakfast that has people raving about its impressive size and variety of items.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

"Iki" opens a new store in Vilnius: announces which promotions will be available only here

The new "Iki" store in Vilnius offers over 3,000 discounts and special promotions on selected items for a limited time.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Learn about the cost of the Ramadan table 2026 in 10 Arab countries

The article examines the rising costs of food items in ten Arab countries during Ramadan 2026 amid economic challenges affecting households.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

SWITCH OUT โŸฉ These 5 things in your kitchen are teeming with bacteria

The article discusses common kitchen items that appear clean but harbor bacteria and other undesirable substances.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Ex-thief of eggs': meet the capuchin monkey Fulgรชncio, new resident of the Bosque in Belรฉm

Fulgรชncio, a capuchin monkey, has been rescued and successfully adapted to a new environment at the Bosque in Belรฉm after previously raiding local stores for food items.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:18 UTC

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