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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Certain apartment buildings will no longer require periodic inspections

The Latvian government has announced that certain public and multi-storey apartment buildings will be exempt from mandatory periodic technical inspections under specific circumstances.

Mar 3 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG bans cash tax collection, roadblocks under new regulations

The Nigerian Federal Government has banned cash tax collection and the use of roadblocks for tax enforcement as part of new regulations aimed at improving tax practices.

Mar 3 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Official Journal dated March 3, 2026 (positions 253-258)

The article discusses several new regulations issued by various Polish government ministries, including health and finance, concerning food safety, construction permits, and healthcare agreements.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Unpleasant Consequence of the 'Backyard Sauna Law': Permit Fees Rise

New building regulations in Finland have led to a significant decrease in permit applications, causing municipalities to raise their permit fees due to lost revenue.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government will change the VAT law, but companies can deduct tax faster without waiting for the amendment

Poland's Finance Ministry plans to amend VAT regulations following a European Court ruling, allowing businesses to expedite tax deductions.

Mar 3 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Regulation of Comprehensive Wage System and the Limitations of Not Being Completely Prohibited

The Korean government is moving to regulate the comprehensive wage system to prevent the abuse of unpaid long hours of work.

Mar 2 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Number of Apartments for Sale in Seoul Increasing... 80% of Actual Transactions are Below 1.5 Billion Won

There is an increase in the availability of apartments for sale in Seoul, with 80% of transactions occurring for properties priced below 1.5 billion won.

Mar 2 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the transfer of a used car cost in March 2026?

The cost of transferring a used vehicle in Argentina is influenced by the vehicle's origin and the respective jurisdiction's taxes, following changes implemented in 2025.

Mar 2 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Cut red tape, tax to fix middling investment, business lobbies say

Business lobbies in Australia are urging the government to cut taxes and reduce regulatory burdens to improve the country's investment attractiveness, as a new report ranks Australia 21st among 42 countries for investment competitiveness.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The Government Supported Stricter Regulation of the Crime of Non-Payment of Alimony

The Czech government has endorsed stricter regulations for the crime of non-payment of alimony.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government is aiming for the labor regime of prisoners and seeks to stop the payment of bonuses and vacations

The Argentine government is reforming labor regulations affecting prisoners to avoid mandatory payments of bonuses and vacation days.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The government adopted an ethical code for ministers, addressing conflict of interest rules

The Czech government has adopted an ethical code for ministers that includes provisions on conflict of interest regulations.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should holidays falling on Sunday be considered free days? The government will consider a petition on this matter

A petition has been submitted by the 'Moลผna Lepiej!' Foundation, seeking amendments to labor regulations regarding days off for holidays on Sundays.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

WA transport industry wants tougher truck licensing model

Western Australia's transport industry is urging the government to implement stricter truck licensing regulations, akin to those adopted by South Australia after a fatal crash in 2024.

Mar 1 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "The new loan rule will hit those who need to renovate"

The Swedish government's new loan regulations aimed at curbing overconsumption may disproportionately impact low-income households and young buyers who cannot afford fully renovated homes.

Mar 1 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Sรกnchez Government is now the only one in the Eurozone that has not sent a budget plan to the EU for two consecutive years

Spain's government under Pedro Sรกnchez is the only one in the Eurozone that has failed to submit a budget plan for 2026, marking its second consecutive year of non-compliance with EU regulations.

Mar 1 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big rules changing from March 1st, affecting everything from train tickets to LPG to UPI, impacting your wallet

Several key rules will change from March 1, 2026, including regulations regarding LPG prices, train tickets, and SIM card binding, having a direct impact on people's monthly expenditures.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Trump strikes out at Anthropic โ€“ orders halt

Trump has ordered US government agencies to stop using products from AI company Anthropic amid a conflict over technological safety regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Setback for the Government: A Judge Rejected the Entry of Meat with Bones into Santa Cruz

A federal judge in Rรญo Gallegos ruled against the Argentine government's attempt to allow the import of bone-in beef into Santa Cruz, declaring the measure invalid due to the region's disease-free status.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

39 measures that hinder imports expire and the Government says it will review one by one

The Argentine government is set to individually review 39 expiring anti-dumping measures aimed at imports, amid ongoing industrial sector demands for fair competition against foreign products.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: Changes to Compensation, Dismissals, Leave, Vacation, Overtime, and Even Taxes

The Argentine government is seeking to implement a labor reform that will change various aspects of employment regulations including compensation, severance, and taxation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Additional day off in 2026. There is a government decision

The Polish government has announced an additional day off for employees in 2026 due to overlapping holidays on Saturdays, following labor code regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The government finalizes the next relaxation of alcohol sales โ€“ strong spirits could be purchased directly from small distilleries

The Finnish government is preparing legislation to allow direct sales of strong spirits from small distilleries, despite pending regulations on remote sales and Sunday openings.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Marine farming areas established by the government: - Risky, say the Hunters and Fishermen's Association

The Norwegian government has set the boundaries for marine farming areas, a move criticized by environmental organizations as risky.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Air pollution at Munich Airport: 'Only the bare minimum in health protection'

The Freising Citizens' Association is concerned that the government's plans for air quality monitoring at Munich Airport will only fulfill minimal requirements despite new EU regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Crime of Foreigners in the Czech Republic is Decreasing, but the Government Wants to Further Tighten Regulations

The Czech government is looking to implement stricter regulations regarding foreign crime, despite statistics showing a decrease in such incidents.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Conduct Comprehensive Reinvestigation of Illegal Use of Rivers and Valleys Facilities; Severe Penalties for Intentional Omission

The South Korean government is launching a thorough reinvestigation into facilities illegally occupying rivers and valleys, promising severe penalties for local governments found guilty of negligence or intentional omission.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michaล‚ Bieniak: Deregulation, deregulation, and after deregulation

Michaล‚ Bieniak discusses the ongoing process of deregulation in Polish law and questions whether current regulations have become too cumbersome.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Tuf, approved the reform of sanctions. Yes to restructured fines and plea agreements

The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a legislative decree to reform the sanctioning system of the Consolidated Financial Intermediation Act (TUF), aiming to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in financial market regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG makes plastic waste management legally binding for producers

The Nigerian Federal Government has enacted mandatory plastic waste management regulations for producers, making them legally accountable for their products and waste.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 26, 2026 (items 217-230)

The article summarizes various legal notices and regulations published in the Polish Journal of Laws on February 26, 2026.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Voting followed the rules,' says CPI president about the breaking of the confidentiality of Lula's son

The president of the CPI investigating INSS, Carlos Viana, defended the committee's decision to summon one of President Lula's sons, asserting that the voting process adhered to parliamentary regulations despite government claims.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These crimes would prevent taxi drivers from working in the future - new tightening of taxi law

The Finnish government is proposing stricter regulations for taxi drivers, including a mandatory taximeter and enhanced requirements for maintaining good reputation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Data Protection: USA: Transparent Tourists

The US government is considering new regulations that would require travelers to disclose social media accounts and email addresses upon entry.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Now the government has presented a 'taxi law repair kit' after long negotiations โ€“ This is what it means

Finland's government has proposed changes to taxi regulations aimed at improving safety and trust in the industry.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The governmentโ€™s taxi reform has arrived at the parliament for consideration

The Finnish government has presented a proposal to the parliament to amend taxi regulations, aiming to improve driver qualifications and enhance monitoring.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

The government will not grant collective protection to Ukrainian men aged 18-60

The Norwegian government has decided to tighten regulations on temporary collective protection for Ukrainian men aged 18-60, allowing only individual asylum applications instead.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The government tightens rules for Ukrainian men

The Norwegian government is tightening regulations for Ukrainian refugees, denying temporary collective protection to Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Do Poles want to restrict access to the internet? They responded in a survey

A recent survey indicates that 77% of Poles support a proposed ban on social media access for children under 15, as the Education Minister emphasizes the need for stricter regulations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeria targets foreign investment with mining reforms โ€“ FG

Nigeria's Federal Government is enhancing regulations in the mining sector to attract foreign investment and boost competitiveness.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

The authorities consider changing regulations on artificial intelligence

Icelandic authorities are contemplating amendments to existing regulations concerning artificial intelligence.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws of February 25, 2026 (positions 212-216)

This article discusses recent regulations and announcements related to the Polish government, focusing on their implications for justice, health, and defense sectors.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Government: What the new heating plan means for households

Germany's new heating plan aims to provide more freedom for homeowners while gradually shifting away from gas and oil heating systems to renewable energy alternatives.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Suddenly the rules have changed, now money can come into the accounts of 700,000 people at any time

The Indian government has announced a significant change in regulations, allowing for the return of funds to approximately 700,000 dormant Employeesโ€™ Provident Fund accounts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A 30% Tax Has Been Introduced. Changes Are Already in Effect

Poland has implemented a new 30% tax rate on banks, expected to significantly increase state budget revenues, with gradual reductions planned for future years.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strict government on vehicle mileage! CAFE-3 proposal sent to PMO

The Indian government is intensifying regulations on vehicle mileage and carbon emissions by proposing the CAFE-3 (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) to the Prime Minister's Office for approval.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Faster Path to the Profession of Court Guardian

The Polish government has approved a draft law aimed at streamlining the recruitment process for court guardians and clarifying regulations within the judicial guardian service.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Electronic Entry Permit: Entry to Great Britain - Germans must also pay in the future

Beginning February 25, visitors from 85 countries, including Germany, will need to apply for an electronic entry permit (ETA) to enter the UK, with a fee of ยฃ16, under new regulations announced by the British government.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos City Hall revokes points of street vendors due to irregularities; learn more

The city government of Santos has revoked street vendors' licenses for legal violations following inspections.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 24, 2026

The article discusses several decrees issued by various Polish ministries regarding healthcare and labor regulations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:04 UTC

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