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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Change of surname: requirements, procedures, and limits

Changing a surname in Italy is possible under specific circumstances, and requires serious and documentable reasons to justify the change.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The European Commission congratulated Milei for being the "first" to meet the requirements for the agreement between Mercosur and the EU

The European Commission has congratulated Argentine President Javier Milei for being the first to fulfill the legal requirements for the EU-Mercosur agreement.

Mar 2 โ€ข 22:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Yuri Colorado, president of AME: 'We will seek a mechanism for municipalities that do not comply with the 70/30 rule not to have budget reductions'

Yuri Colorado, the president of the Ecuadorian Municipalities Association, discusses implementing support for municipalities to meet legal requirements concerning budget management.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

RANNAR RABA โŸฉ It is not the state's business where Maano Koemets sleeps

Maano Koemets faces legal challenges concerning his eligibility to hold public office due to claims of residing outside the municipality where he serves as a council chair.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The USCIS 50/20 Rule: Who Can Take the U.S. Citizenship Test in Spanish

The USCIS has a provision allowing certain long-term legal permanent residents to take the U.S. citizenship test in Spanish rather than English, subject to age and residency requirements.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Court declares auction of AHMSA and MINOSA void for failing legal requirements

A court in Mexico has declared the public auction for Altos Hornos de Mรฉxico (AHMSA) and Minera del Norte (MINOSA) void due to the failure of creditors to release guarantees.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Official Jordanian Request to Change Name of the 'Islamic Action Front' Party

Jordan's Independent Election Commission has officially requested the Islamic Action Front party to change its name to remove any religious, sectarian, or ethnic connotations, citing legal requirements.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Grindr begins to require age verification for users in Brazil

Grindr has started implementing age verification for users in Brazil to comply with new legal requirements.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Leave Due to Force Majeure. When Can It Be Used?

The article discusses the rules and conditions under which employees in Poland can take leave due to force majeure, including the legal definitions, entitlements, and application requirements.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

As many as 64 bailiffs have left the profession. Findings from 'Rz': they did not complete their studies

The article discusses the departure of 64 bailiffs in Poland who did not meet the educational requirements set by recent legal changes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

New law in SP guarantees residents the right to install electric vehicle chargers in buildings

Residents of residential and commercial buildings in Sรฃo Paulo now have the legal right to install electric vehicle chargers in their parking spaces without prior approval from the condominium, provided they meet safety and technical requirements.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A court orders the Verges City Council, led by the CUP, to hang the Spanish flag: "It must always occupy a prominent, visible, and honorable place"

A court has mandated the Town Hall in Verges, Spain, to display the Spanish flag prominently in accordance with legal requirements and rulings.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Written form is slowly disappearing from the labor code

The article discusses the gradual removal of written form requirements from Poland's labor code.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. New citizenship requirements are unacceptable

A reader expresses frustration over Sweden's new citizenship requirements, arguing that they compromise the nation's commitment to legal security due to a non-existent examination requirement.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The Election Committee Allows Those with Ties to Likud to Compete for Its Legal Advisor Position

Lawyers with connections to the Likud party are allowed to apply for the Chief Legal Advisor position in Israel's Election Committee, despite legal requirements prohibiting such affiliations.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Review of the Reexamination System Submitted to the Minister of Justice by the Legislative Council: Numeric Standards for Dangerous Driving Requirements

The Japanese Legislative Council has submitted a proposal to the Minister of Justice for a review of the reexamination system and the requirements for dangerous driving, including the introduction of numeric standards.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new requirements for vehicle registration in Texas that impact all migrants

New vehicle registration requirements in Texas, effective from late 2025, will affect many immigrants by mandating proof of legal status.

Feb 11 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Russia slows Telegram, pushes state-backed rival app

Russia has started throttling the Telegram messaging platform, encouraging citizens to use a domestic alternative amid legal requirements for data storage and compliance with government regulations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Third edition of the ENAC has published notice; exam is required to apply for notary contests

The ENAC exam, essential for applying to notary posts in Brazil, has had its notice published, detailing registration requirements and exam dates.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Namibia's Ministry of Industry Objects to Total and Petrobras Deal

Namibia's Ministry of Industry raises objections to the acquisition deal between TotalEnergies and Petrobras, citing lack of prior notification and legal requirements for approval.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tax refund 2026: what the law in the U.S. says about immigrants who do not file taxes with the IRS

This article discusses U.S. tax filing requirements for immigrants, emphasizing the legal obligation to file regardless of immigration status and the potential consequences for those who do not.

Feb 7 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

AAP threatens legal action over INEC registration snub

The African Alliance Party is considering legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission for allegedly refusing to register it despite meeting necessary requirements.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Expert criticizes retroactive character requirements: 'Shaking fundamental principles'

An expert argues that the Swedish migration minister's proposal to apply character requirements retroactively to those with existing residence permits would undermine fundamental legal principles.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Inheritance in the IESS: How to claim the reserve and severance fund of a deceased relative

When a member of Ecuador's IESS passes away, their relatives can access accumulated benefits like the reserve and severance funds, provided they meet the established legal and administrative requirements.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

VDI: Companies that do not comply with safety requirements will face unpleasant consequences

VDI warns that companies may be assigned to a higher social insurance tariff group for accidents if severe or fatal workplace incidents occur due to non-compliance with legal requirements by employers.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

TEPJF orders INE to ensure certainty on the review of affiliations for new parties

The Electoral Court ordered the INE to provide certainty to organizations in the process of becoming new political parties regarding the definitions and interpretations to be applied in counting collected affiliations and determining compliance with legal requirements.

Feb 5 โ€ข 02:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Michaล‚ Dล‚ugosz: Legal minimum, moral maximum in animal protection

Michaล‚ Dล‚ugosz discusses the balance between legal requirements and moral responsibilities in animal protection.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The wife of the country singer Henrique is released and will have to appear in U.S. court; understand

Businesswoman Amanda Vasconcelos Tavares Reis, wife of country singer Henrique, was released after agreeing to comply with U.S. legal requirements following her arrest for driving without a license and failing to stop for police in Orlando.

Feb 4 โ€ข 01:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How much does it cost to register an electric scooter with the DGT?

The article discusses the costs associated with registering an electric scooter in Spain, highlighting the legal requirements that owners must fulfill including registration and civil liability insurance.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

It is proposed to rename Gulbinowicziaus Street in the Vilnius district to Minceviฤius and Buivydลพiai

Officials are considering renaming Gulbinowicziaus Street in the Vilnius district to honor Minceviฤius and Buivydลพiai following legal requirements and public information about Cardinal H.Gulbinowicz.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Housing has requested the removal of more than 86,000 advertisements for tourist apartments without an official registration number

The Ministry of Housing has asked real estate portals to remove over 86,000 advertisements for tourist apartments that do not comply with legal requirements.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Housing detects 86,000 illegal tourist and seasonal apartments thanks to short-term rental registry

The Ministry of Housing has ordered digital platforms to remove over 86,000 listings for tourist and seasonal apartments that lack proper registration numbers and do not meet legal requirements.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Are there houses for less than 20,000 euros? Yes, modular ones, but you need land and some bureaucracy

The growing interest in prefabricated homes is due to their price, but legal requirements such as foundation, licenses, and land use must be considered.

Jan 31 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DVLA lists 189 medical conditions drivers may need to report

The DVLA has identified 189 medical conditions that drivers may be required to report to ensure their legal ability to drive, with penalties for non-compliance.

Jan 15 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Which contracts require the finance officer's counter-signature?

A municipal audit reveals issues with non-compliant contracts under 10,000 PLN due to missing counter-signatures, raising questions about the finance officer's judgment on legal requirements.

Jan 13 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Hereu Subordinates the Future of Altri in Lugo to the 'Technical Rigor' of the Project

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, stated that the future of the Portuguese multinational Altri's planned plant in Palas de Rei (Lugo) depends on strict compliance with current legal requirements, especially concerning environmental regulations.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Dutch couple's marriage annulled due to ChatGPT speech

A Dutch couple's marriage was annulled after the officiant used a speech generated by ChatGPT that did not meet legal requirements, as per a court ruling.

Jan 10 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Dutch couple's marriage annulled due to ChatGPT speech

A marriage in the Netherlands was annulled after the officiant used a ChatGPT-generated speech that did not meet legal requirements, as ruled by a court this week.

Jan 10 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Infrastructure: CSU wants to take away environmental organizations' sharpest weapon

The CSU party plans to strip environmental organizations of their right to sue against infrastructure projects, despite Germany not fulfilling EU and international legal requirements.

Jan 8 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

Wedding vow written by ChatGPT, but marriage annulled by court in the Netherlands for violating the law

A marriage in the Netherlands, for which the vows were drafted by ChatGPT, has been annulled by a court due to violations of legal requirements.

Jan 8 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The Attorney General is expected to announce that Netanyahu's pardon request does not meet legal requirements

Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to declare that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a pardon does not comply with legal standards, with the prosecution opposing the pardon as well.

Jan 7 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

In the Netherlands, a wedding is annulled due to a speech... generated by ChatGPT

A marriage in the Netherlands was annulled by the courts because a speech written with the help of artificial intelligence did not meet the legal requirements set by the Civil Code.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol

The plaque created to honor law enforcement for their defense during the Jan. 6 attack is missing and not on display at the Capitol, contrary to legal requirements.

Jan 6 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Drivers urged not to make 1 mistake in snow and ice or risk huge fines

Drivers in the UK are warned about the legal requirements for clearing snow and ice from vehicles to avoid penalties this winter.

Jan 5 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Does Levin's complaint against Amit meet legal requirements? "Haaretz" explains

The Israeli judicial complaints commissioner ruled that the complaint against Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit was justified, citing a necessary disclosure, while dismissing complaints related to construction offenses, prompting Justice Minister Yariv Levin to file a disciplinary complaint against Amit without detailing his demands.

Jan 1 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

Are you getting ready to travel? Hereโ€™s how to know when you can drive your child without a car seat

The article discusses the legal requirements for transporting children in cars without a car seat, emphasizing that it is based on the child's height rather than age.

Dec 27 โ€ข 07:00 UTC

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