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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bookstore Prize: "We will take legal action against the Office for the Protection of the Constitution"

The Rote Straße bookstore in Göttingen is pursuing legal action after being disqualified from a prestigious award due to alleged security concerns by Germany's domestic intelligence agency.

Mar 4 • 18:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Scams that aren't illegal (but should be)

The article discusses legal scams involving companies that sell personal data without individuals' consent, highlighting the risks associated with this practice.

Mar 4 • 18:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Administrative Court: Corona Protection is in Court

A lawyer in Bavaria is contesting the legality of protective glass walls installed in local courts to prevent COVID-19 infections.

Mar 4 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Slovakia cancels the law aimed at abolishing the whistleblower protection office

Slovakia has decided to revoke a law intended to abolish the whistleblower protection office following protests and legal challenges from the European Union.

Mar 4 • 16:02 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Dispute Over Whistleblowing in Umeå – Municipality Pays Lawyer 240,000 Krona

Umeå municipality is in a legal dispute with the whistleblowing service provider CRD Protection, which has been contracted to handle employee whistleblowing about misconducts such as corruption.

Mar 4 • 12:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Isère: a thirty-year-old man sentenced to one year in prison with suspended sentence for sexual messages to a vulnerable teenager

A 36-year-old man in Isère received a one-year suspended prison sentence for sending sexual messages to a 12-year-old girl who later attempted suicide.

Mar 3 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 300 gas cylinders seized in inspection of gas retailers in Piauí municipalities

An operation in Brazil led to the seizure of 388 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders across several municipalities in Piauí due to regulatory non-compliance.

Mar 3 • 20:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Violence Against Women: Should Femicides Always Be Punished as Murder?

The German political parties SPD and Union are advocating for harsher penalties for femicides, arguing that the current laws need reform to provide better protection for women.

Mar 3 • 15:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

In Afghanistan, violence against women is legalized: 'The physical integrity of a bird is worth more than ours'

An Afghan ex-parliamentarian questions the effectiveness of legal protection for women in Afghanistan, suggesting that recent changes allow violence against women to go unpunished.

Mar 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Change of tree felling rules starting March 1. What are the penalties for non-compliance with regulations?

Poland is implementing new regulations on tree felling starting March 1, emphasizing protection during bird nesting season and outlining legal consequences for violations.

Mar 3 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The digital anachronism of Flávio Dino

Flávio Dino's decision to suspend the privatization of Celepar raises concerns regarding legal security and the dynamics of Brazil's public and private sectors.

Mar 3 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

«KUUUURIJA» ⟩ Used lawyers, drunk driver, broken leg and the status of the missing victim in court documents: The tragic story of 81-year-old Elbe

An 81-year-old woman named Elbe, who was severely injured in a car accident, found herself in a bewildering legal situation where she transitioned from being a victim to a witness, raising questions about the legal system's protection for the elderly.

Mar 2 • 19:20 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Man charged suspected of child rape

A 24-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of child rape, involving sexual acts with a 14-year-old over several days, one of which was filmed.

Mar 2 • 12:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Additional service purchased during the trip brought unexpected mud and extra costs to the consumer

A vacation in Turkey, expected to feature a romantic hot air balloon ride, instead resulted in unsatisfactory experiences and legal disputes over misleading advertisements.

Feb 28 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

TPS at risk: Trump requests the Supreme Court to lift the block and end protection for these migrants in the U.S.

Former President Trump is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a legal block on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS), impacting thousands of migrants from countries including Syria.

Feb 27 • 16:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: Court ruling temporarily prohibits classifying the AfD as 'confirmed far-right'

A Cologne court has ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot currently classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as 'confirmed far-right' pending further legal proceedings.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Man sentenced to six years in prison for raping stepdaughter

A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual assault of his stepdaughter.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

USA: 45-Day Imprisonment for 25-Year-Old Who Gave Alcohol to a Bird

A 25-year-old American has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for giving alcohol to a protected bird in Los Angeles.

Feb 26 • 11:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What happens to your data on the internet when you die? Find out how to create your digital inheritance

The article discusses the concept of digital inheritance and the complexities surrounding the management of a deceased person's online data.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Dingo advocates call for protection for 'apex' of the environment

Dingo advocates in Australia are pushing for legal protection of dingoes, arguing against their classification as pests due to their cultural and environmental significance.

Feb 26 • 05:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge overturns decision and sentences man who raped 12-year-old girl in MG

A judge in Brazil has overturned a previous acquittal and sentenced a man for raping a 12-year-old girl, following an appeal from the Public Ministry.

Feb 25 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge who acquitted 35-year-old man for raping 12-year-old girl reverses decision and convicts defendant

A Brazilian judge has reversed an earlier acquittal and convicted a man for the rape of a 12-year-old girl, also sentencing the girl's mother for neglecting to report the crime.

Feb 25 • 16:36 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Legal Shield, Arrests, and Knives: How the Safety Decree has Changed

The safety decree in Italy has undergone significant changes, particularly concerning legal protection for law enforcement and regulations on knife sales.

Feb 25 • 11:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The reduction of livelihood protection standards is 'illegal,' instructs the city to withdraw - Sendai High Court

The Sendai High Court ruled that the government's cuts to livelihood protection standards from 2013 to 2015 were illegal and ordered the city to reverse its decisions.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Tried to sell stuffed lion - man sentenced for wildlife crime

A man in Sweden has been sentenced for wildlife crime after attempting to sell a stuffed lion and other protected species without legal provenance.

Feb 24 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Distinguishing': what is the legal concept used by courts to acquit defendants of sexual crimes against vulnerable individuals

The article discusses the legal concept of 'distinguishing' as used by Brazilian courts in recent acquittals of defendants charged with sexual crimes against minors.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Environmental protection area and local site in legal impasse are part of DF project to assist BRB

The government of the Federal District of Brazil has proposed a law to use public properties, including an environmental protection area, to help capitalize the Banco de Brasília.

Feb 24 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge dismisses protection action of Alexandra Villacís, former substitute member of Mario Godoy separated from the Judiciary

A judge in Guayaquil has dismissed a protection action filed by Alexandra Villacís, a former substitute member of the Judiciary, citing territorial competence despite her claims of constitutional violations.

Feb 23 • 21:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The Constable Carried Out Official Duties During His Free Time in Kuopio – Accused of Crimes, But the District Court Dismissed the Charges

A senior constable from North Savo was acquitted by the district court of charges related to breach of duty and data privacy violations after accessing personal data improperly during his free time.

Feb 23 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF has already rejected the thesis of illegal 'stable union' used in the acquittal of a man accused of child rape in MG

The acquittal of a man for child rape in Minas Gerais has sparked renewed debates over child protection laws in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 14:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flávio Dino suspends privatization of data company in Paraná

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino has temporarily halted the privatization of Paraná's data company Celepar pending further legal review.

Feb 22 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Reporter who acquitted accused of rape referred to the girl's union with the adult as 'young couple'

A Brazilian judge acquitted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, claiming that she was not vulnerable due to previous relationships with older individuals.

Feb 21 • 22:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice acquits 35-year-old accused of rape who lived with 12-year-old girl in MG

A man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl was acquitted by the Minas Gerais Court, which ruled that a 'consensual emotional bond' existed between the two.

Feb 20 • 21:47 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Jessica Moretti and the bail of 200,000 francs: 'The donor must remain anonymous, we need to protect him'

Jessica Moretti, like her husband Jacques, has paid 200,000 francs in bail to avoid imprisonment, with the donor's identity remaining anonymous for protection.

Feb 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

He was asking for protection money”, “he lied about the rescue”: what doesn’t add up regarding the policeman’s position who shot the drug dealer

The investigation into the death of Abderrahim Mansouri has intensified the legal troubles for police officer Carmelo Cinturrino, who is now being investigated for voluntary manslaughter after allegedly lying about the shooting incident.

Feb 20 • 12:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Sentenced for offenses against his stepdaughter

An individual has been sentenced for crimes committed against his stepdaughter.

Feb 20 • 08:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 of Thursday, February 19, 2026

The article covers various significant news events including legal actions against personnel associated with Gilmar Mendes, international tensions involving Trump and Iran, the release of Andrew from prison, confrontations in Argentina regarding labor reform, a violent incident involving a property manager, and Brazilian wine protection in trade discussions.

Feb 19 • 22:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alexandra Villacís withdraws protection action after her separation as alternate member of Godoy in the Judiciary

Former alternate member of the Judiciary Council, Alexandra Villacís, has withdrawn her legal action following her separation from the Council and the nomination of her replacement.

Feb 19 • 20:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Father Antonios: I am unable to pay my fine

Father Antonios Papadopoulos expresses his inability to pay a €60,000 fine levied by the court, citing a lack of legal representation and unfair proceedings.

Feb 19 • 14:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Another Suspect for Child Sexual Offense in Western Sweden

A man in his fifties has been requested to be remanded in custody in connection with ongoing child sexual abuse investigations in Western Sweden.

Feb 19 • 12:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Time When Eating Together Becomes Education [After the Incident of Kwon Kim Hyun Young]

A recent law amending the legal status of school meal workers in South Korea promises enhanced protection and rights for those in this field, highlighting long-standing issues of labor conditions and discrimination.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New Crime for Parliamentary Vote: Possession of Such Images May Lead to Conviction in the Future

Finland's Parliamentary Legal Committee unanimously supports proposed amendments to the criminal code targeting the possession of violent and child sexual abuse images.

Feb 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Controversial Advertising Campaign: Did Lidl Promise Too Much?

Lidl's advertising for the 'greatest price reduction of all time' is being challenged in court by consumer protectors for being misleading.

Feb 19 • 05:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Former Tamaulipas Governor Cabeza de Vaca Renounced His U.S. Citizenship and Protection Since 2001

Former Tamaulipas Governor Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca has formally renounced his U.S. citizenship and any foreign legal or diplomatic protection according to an official document released this Wednesday.

Feb 19 • 05:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The new name of Vanemuine is currently under wraps

The Vanemuine theater has registered the trademark "National Theater Vanemuine," providing legal protection for its name and enhancing communication efforts both in Estonia and internationally.

Feb 18 • 13:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Digital Footprint: How Can One Erase Their Presence from the Internet's Memory?

The article discusses the challenges and possibilities of erasing one's digital footprint and the legal measures that can facilitate this process.

Feb 18 • 07:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AfD in Lower Saxony: 'It’s about exposing, dismissing, disarming'

The AfD in Lower Saxony has been elevated to 'observation object' status by the federal office for protection of the constitution, prompting the party to announce legal action against the decision.

Feb 17 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

S. Skvernelis Arrives for STT Interrogation: Special Witness Examination Will Take Place

Lithuanian politician S. Skvernelis confirmed that a special witness interrogation regarding potential corruption in the State Plant Protection Service will occur today.

Feb 17 • 10:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cabeza de Vaca, former governor of Tamaulipas, is now a fugitive from Mexican justice; his capture is demanded

Former Tamaulipas governor Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca is sought by Mexican authorities after a federal judge denied his legal protection from charges of organized crime and money laundering.

Feb 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

On the guarantee fund and legal protection, the Council says no

The opposition councilors in Milan have presented a motion to the administration regarding blocked construction projects, but the majority has blocked it.

Feb 17 • 07:40 UTC

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