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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara orders reversal of tricycle levy to ₦700

The Kwara State Government has announced a reduction of the daily tricycle levy to ₦700 following complaints of overcharging by ticket collectors.

Feb 27 • 15:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Gideon Levy: Why Does Israel Want to Monopolize Weapons in the Region?

Gideon Levy criticizes Israel for waging a genocidal war in Gaza while simultaneously seeking to disarm all its regional adversaries to maintain military superiority.

Feb 26 • 15:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It is a sadness that has no end': says sister of teacher from Levy Gasparian, survivor of landslide in Juiz de Fora

A teacher from Comendador Levy Gasparian, Rogéria Olímpio, survived a landslide caused by heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, but sustained injuries during the incident.

Feb 26 • 14:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense issues alert for high risk of rain in Levy Gasparian

The Civil Defense has issued a warning for high rainfall risk in Levy Gasparian, Brazil, following significant rain that caused disruptions.

Feb 26 • 14:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Will the Sugary Drinks Tax Be Increased in the Budget Speech This Year?

Civil society groups in South Africa are advocating for an increase in the Health Promotion Levy on sugary drinks from 11% to 20% in the upcoming budget speech.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia announces financial framework for its emerging offshore wind industry

The Nova Scotia government has proposed new legislation to ensure financial benefits from the offshore wind industry, implementing a levy on project developers.

Feb 24 • 19:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCTA suspends enforcement of drivers, riders’ permit levy

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has suspended the enforcement of a new levy for drivers and riders after discussions with cycling leaders amid concerns over multiple taxation.

Feb 23 • 10:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After ruling: US customs authority stops levy of duties

The US customs authority has halted the collection of tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling deeming certain tariffs imposed by President Trump as unlawful.

Feb 23 • 06:48 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Police Chief: I Did Not Know That Gilot Station Commander Called Advocate 'Cocksucker'; It Does Not Justify Cancellation of His Promotion

Israeli Police Chief Dani Levy stated he was unaware that the outgoing commander of the Gilot station, Yaniv Volvovich, referred to an advocate as 'cocksucker', describing it as not a valid reason for cancelling his promotion.

Feb 22 • 18:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"I will kill you".. Wexner's lawyer threatens during investigation in the Epstein case

Michael Levy, lawyer for billionaire Leslie Wexner, was recorded threatening his client during a congressional inquiry into Wexner's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 21 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Everything you need to know about Trump's 'illegal' tariffs court ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled President Trump's tariffs on imports illegal, but he plans to impose a 10% levy in three days.

Feb 20 • 19:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Remittance of 1% Nigerian content levy still mandatory – NCDMB

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reiterated the obligation for oil and gas operators to remit a 1% levy to the Nigerian Content Development Fund.

Feb 19 • 00:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NCDMB issues warning over mandatory 1% oil fund levy

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has reaffirmed the mandatory requirement for a 1% levy for the Nigerian Content Development Fund from operators in the oil and gas sector.

Feb 18 • 14:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

No 25% levy on building materials in Tax Act, FG counters Amaechi

The Nigerian Federal Government has denied allegations that a new tax law will impose a 25% levy on building materials and construction funds, responding to claims made by former Minister Rotimi Amaechi.

Feb 15 • 19:19 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Yinon Levy, recorded shooting dead while fleeing, will be charged with negligent homicide

Prosecutors are set to charge Yinon Levy for negligent homicide after he was recorded shooting a Palestinian woman while she was fleeing.

Feb 15 • 12:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PMAN, MCSN activate copyright levy framework

Nigeria's copyright levy framework, dormant since 1988, is being activated to support creators through a new statutory mechanism for compensation.

Feb 15 • 00:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

When the White House Uses AI to Create 'Fake News'

The article discusses how the White House reportedly altered an image of a black activist, showcasing potential misuse of artificial intelligence in creating misleading visuals.

Feb 13 • 14:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Parliament Seeks Views On Infrastructure Fund, Railway Levy Changes

The Kenyan National Assembly is seeking public input on proposed laws regarding the National Infrastructure Fund and amendments to the Railway Development Levy.

Feb 13 • 11:53 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The hands of the police are not tied; they are simply busy rolling the blame for the wave of murders away

Israeli Police Commissioner Dani Levy has issued a statement attributing the recent surge in murders to systemic failures beyond the police's control.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EastEnders' Sophie Khan Levy's mum is a movie star who also appeared in Casualty

Sophie Khan Levy, who plays Priya Nandra-Hart on EastEnders, has revealed that her mother is a well-known actress, surprising fans.

Feb 12 • 17:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Gideon Levy: Israel has failed to overthrow Hamas, so how can it overthrow the Iranian regime?

Israeli commentator Gideon Levy criticizes calls within Israel for military action against Iran, warning that such a move could be disastrous for the region.

Feb 12 • 07:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Questioning Social Responsibility Beyond Individual Choices in the Era of Excess Sugar Intake

Social discussions on President Lee Jae-myung's proposed 'sugar levy' have intensified, highlighting the increased rates of childhood obesity linked to sugary drinks.

Feb 11 • 22:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Top Treasury minister explains 'long-term' tax changes for motorists

The UK government is introducing long-term tax changes for motorists, including a new levy for electric vehicles starting in April 2025.

Feb 9 • 13:32 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Demonstrator Rages Over Manipulated Image

Nekima Levy Armstrong expressed her outrage over a manipulated photo released by U.S. authorities after her arrest during a demonstration in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Feb 7 • 18:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Arrested demonstrator was subjected to extreme image manipulation: 'They couldn't bring me down'

Nekima Levy Armstrong describes her experience of being arrested during a demonstration, highlighting the harsh treatment she received and the misleading portrayal in a government photo.

Feb 7 • 18:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Virginia Dems take tax hikes into overtime, target fantasy football leagues

Virginia Democrats are proposing a new tax on fantasy sports, aiming to impose a 10% levy on revenue generated from fantasy football leagues.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Local letters and Hollywood artist's iconic dress in the ceiling - new exhibition at Västerås Art Museum

A new exhibition at Västerås Art Museum features the work of paper artist Cecilia Levy, textile designer Martin Bergström, and showcases an iconic 15-meter-long dress worn by Jennifer Hudson.

Feb 6 • 15:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Israel: He who has a why can bear any how

Or Levy, held captive in Gaza for 491 days, is slowly returning to life while raising his son alone after the murder of his wife by Hamas.

Feb 6 • 09:57 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Investment Levy for Netflix & Co – Federal Government to Collect Streaming Millions

The German coalition has decided on a mandatory investment quota requiring streaming services and TV channels to allocate eight percent of their revenues to German productions, accompanied by regulations on language, production, and rights.

Feb 5 • 13:29 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The Chief of Police will ask for an opinion on the investigation of the former military prosecutor from the legal advisor of the Ministry of Justice

The police have completed their investigation of former chief military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and the Chief of Police, Danny Levy, will transfer the case to the Ministry of Justice's legal advisor, Yael Kotik, for further examination.

Feb 3 • 10:32 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Hostage survivor Or Levy to Gal Hirsch: Shame on you, who are you to speak about us or our families?

Or Levy, who was released after 491 days of captivity in Gaza, criticized Gal Hirsch's comments regarding the protests for hostage release, stating that the responsibility for his return lies with President Donald Trump, not Hirsch or Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Feb 1 • 06:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Where the beauty of Kokořínsko meets bloody history. Follow the traces of sculptor Václav Levý and discover the haunted Mordloch

The article explores the Kokořín region, highlighting its blend of beauty and dark history, focusing on the sculptures of Václav Levý and the eerie site of Mordloch.

Jan 31 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Say There Was No Betrayal, Requested Herzl Levy. Netanyahu Promised, but Did Not Say

During a meeting, Herzl Levy urged Netanyahu to publicly deny any internal betrayal regarding the October 7 massacre, but Netanyahu never delivered on that promise.

Jan 29 • 18:58 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Ami Ashad: The Commissioner is a servile slave; the police: we are ashamed of Ashad and despise him

Former Police Chief Ami Ashad criticized Commissioner Dani Levy, referring to him as a 'servile slave,' prompting a strong rebuke from the Israeli Police, which defended its officers and expressed shame over Ashad's remarks.

Jan 29 • 17:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Slovak Car Production Jumped Over 7 Percent Last Year, But If the Government Does Not Lower Taxes and Levies, a Decline is Looming

Slovak car production increased by over 7 percent last year, but industry representatives warn that without government tax and levy reductions, a significant production drop may occur in the coming years.

Jan 13 • 08:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Gideon Levy: The Arab in Israel is guilty until proven innocent

In an article published in Haaretz, leftist writer Gideon Levy criticizes the Israeli justice system's double standards, asserting that Arabs are presupposed guilty while Jews often enjoy effective immunity even in cases of blatant violence.

Jan 8 • 05:32 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The Commissioner Delays the Publication of the Prosecutorial Investigation Findings, Even Though the Required Complements Were Made: "Fears of Ben Gvir"

Police Commissioner Dani Levy is delaying the publication of investigation results regarding a leaked video in which former chief military prosecutor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is suspected, despite the police completing all the necessary investigative additions, with sources suggesting Levy fears political repercussions from Itamar Ben Gvir.

Jan 7 • 17:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New '£30 boiler levy' update as new plan 'being prepared'

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has dismissed rumors of a £30 boiler levy while promising to reveal a comprehensive warm homes strategy with significant government investment.

Jan 6 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Protester arrested multiple times outside of Ohana's home sues police for false arrests

Itzik Levy, who was arrested several times while protesting outside the home of Knesset Chairman Amir Ohana, is suing the police for false arrests totaling three million shekels, claiming systematic political persecution.

Jan 6 • 11:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The OECD adapts the minimum tax on multinationals to the demands of the US

The OECD has announced changes to the minimum tax for multinationals that will exempt US-based companies from the levy, following demands from Washington.

Jan 5 • 17:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Vapers face price hike as new duty hits 5.1 million users

A new Vaping Products Duty in Britain will impose a flat-rate levy of £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquids, resulting in significant price increases for more than 5 million users beginning in autumn 2026.

Jan 5 • 14:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The police seek to examine communications of the former military prosecutor with her lawyers as part of completing the investigation

The police are requesting to review communications between former military prosecutor Ya'fat Tomer-Yerushalmi and her lawyers as part of an ongoing investigation prompted by police commissioner Dani Levy.

Jan 5 • 11:45 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Mamdani Names Dina Levy as NYC Housing Leader and Pledges ‘Rental Rip-off’ Hearings

Mamdani has appointed Dina Levy as the new housing leader for New York City and announced plans to conduct hearings on rental pricing issues.

Jan 4 • 19:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Finances: The Freising District Is Surprisingly in Good Shape

Despite rising duties and costs, the Freising district is projected to have a positive budget for 2026, allowing for a slight reduction in the district levy.

Jan 4 • 10:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Haaretz: Netanyahu Pins Responsibility for West Bank Massacres on Only 70 Young People is a Misleading Simplification

Gideon Levy critiques Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that only 70 youths are responsible for the West Bank massacres, arguing it is misleading and overlooks the state's broader responsibilities.

Jan 4 • 05:22 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

The Inspector General requested the head of the Investigations Division to complete the investigation of the former military prosecutor

The Israeli Police Inspector General Danny Levy has requested the head of the Investigations and Intelligence Division to conduct further investigations related to the former military prosecutor, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, following a review of the investigation's findings.

Dec 31 • 21:46 UTC

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