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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Caught by authorities – this driver's speed: he faces a fine or may even lose his driving license

A driver caught speeding at 149 km/h may face a fine and temporary suspension of their driving license, sparking a heated debate on social media.

Feb 28 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo

A Pastafarian in Queensland is resisting state demands to relinquish his driver's license photo featuring him in a colander, claiming it represents his religious freedom.

Feb 28 • 05:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

License to kill from the age of 14: 'Starting young creates a stronger passion for hunting'

The article discusses the debate in Spain about allowing young people as young as 14 to obtain hunting licenses, highlighting the psychological impacts on children and the contrasting perspectives of hunting families.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Two transgender men sue Kansas over ‘dehumanizing’ driver’s license law

Two transgender men are suing the state of Kansas, claiming a new law invalidates their driver’s licenses in a discriminatory manner that violates their constitutional rights.

Feb 27 • 22:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From California to New York: Which States Accept the Digital Driver's License and Which Do Not

This article discusses which U.S. states accept digital driver's licenses, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Feb 27 • 19:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Altered moods: a woman threatened another driver with a knife after a traffic dispute

A woman in La Pampa, Argentina, threatened another driver with a knife following a heated traffic dispute, prompting authorities to consider suspending her driver's license.

Feb 27 • 16:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Susie Wiles’ lawyer denies approving FBI recording, says he’d lose license over ‘stunt’

Susie Wiles' attorney denies involvement in permitting the FBI to record a call with her, which he claims would jeopardize his legal license.

Feb 27 • 16:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Guns N' Roses and Prince Representatives Against Trump: The Creators of the Movie Melania Did Not Provide Songs

Guns N' Roses and representatives of Prince have refused to license their music for the film about Melania Trump due to their objections to Trump himself.

Feb 27 • 12:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ethiopia suspends Addis Standard and "reflects its discomfort with independent journalism"

Ethiopian authorities have revoked the license of the independent media outlet Addis Standard, citing national interests, amidst increasing pressure on journalism ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 27 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New CNH: More than 16,000 residents of Acre have already requested their first license through the app in 2026

Over 16,000 residents in Acre have applied for their first National Driver's License through the CNH app in 2026, with a significant cost reduction and streamlined process.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for February 28

The article discusses three key announcements related to South Korea's upcoming March 1st commemoration of the March 1st Movement, a multicultural education award, and a public contest for driver's license exam questions.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

License Hunting of Lynx: The Nature Conservation Association Criticizes the Decision

The Nature Conservation Association criticizes the decision to allow lynx hunting during their mating season in Östergötland, questioning the impact on vulnerable cubs.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Update: Valid Documents in California in March 2026 and What to Do If ICE Stops You at a Traffic Stop

This article discusses the validity of driving documents for immigrants in California as of March 2026, specifically focusing on the AB 60 driver's license and how to handle interactions with immigration officers during traffic stops.

Feb 27 • 02:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

U.S. state changes driver's license regulations

Kansas has enacted a law requiring transgender individuals to revert their identification to the sex assigned at birth for driver's licenses, affecting approximately 1,700 drivers.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Shea stakeholders urge government to license buyers, protect pickers

Agribusiness stakeholders in Nigeria are advocating for a structured licensing system for shea nut buyers following the government's extension of a ban on raw shea nut exports to promote domestic processing.

Feb 27 • 00:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nicolás Maduro calls for dismissal of the case in the U.S. over defense license blockage

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is requesting the dismissal of narcotrafficking and corruption charges in the U.S. due to the denial of a license to use Venezuelan government funds for his legal defense.

Feb 26 • 23:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver with expired driver's license for 15 years causes accident with van, leaving 16 injured in MG

An 80-year-old man with a driver's license expired for 15 years caused a serious accident in Cláudio, Brazil, resulting in 16 people being injured.

Feb 26 • 22:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Friday, February 27, 2026

Quito's vehicle circulation regulation, Pico y Placa, restricts cars and motorcycles with license plates ending in 9 and 0 on February 27, 2026, during specified hours.

Feb 26 • 22:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: Of course, the driving license process should be simplified

Lisa Magnusson argues that the expensive and time-consuming training for private driving instructors should be abolished to streamline the driving license process.

Feb 26 • 21:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Confusion over the TV Republika license. The station's president will file a complaint with the prosecutor's office

Tomasz Sakiewicz, president of TV Republika, announced that the station has paid all installment fees for its broadcasting license, despite ongoing disputes over outstanding payments and penalties.

Feb 26 • 15:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

ECJ: Termination of Hungarian Radio Station Unlawful

The European Court of Justice ruled that Hungary's refusal to renew the broadcasting license of the independent radio station Klubradio violated EU law.

Feb 26 • 13:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vehicle Restriction Schedule in Quito for Thursday, February 26, 2026

Quito's Pico y Placa vehicle circulation system restricts cars and motorcycles with license plates ending in 7 and 8 during specific hours on February 26, 2026.

Feb 26 • 13:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Licenses for undocumented foreigners in Illinois: the change from TVDL to standard permit

Illinois is changing its Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) to a standard driver's license, allowing undocumented residents to obtain an official ID starting in 2024.

Feb 26 • 12:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Energean: Green light from the Hellenic Hydrocarbon Management Company for CO2 storage in Prinos

The Hellenic Hydrocarbon Management Company has issued a CO2 storage license in Prinos to Energean's subsidiary, EnEarth Greece, confirming the site's geological suitability.

Feb 26 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Condemnation of Hungary by the EU Court for the Closure of Klubradio

The EU Court ruled that Hungary violated community law by refusing to renew the license of the independent radio station Klubradio, which often criticizes Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Court: Hungary violated EU rules when radio station's signal was turned off

Hungary has violated EU regulations by failing to renew the license for the independent radio station Klubradio, according to a ruling by the EU court.

Feb 26 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New values for medical and psychological exams for driver's license in Piauí; check it out

The state of Piauí in Brazil has set new limits for the fees charged for medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license, with a cap of R$ 180 implemented by the Departamento Estadual de Trânsito (Detran-PI).

Feb 26 • 09:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

EU Court: Hungary has violated EU legislation

The EU Court has ruled that Hungary violated EU law by failing to renew the broadcasting license of an independent radio station, Klubradio.

Feb 26 • 08:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From March 3, major changes for drivers. A new reason for revoking a driver's license will be introduced

New regulations in Poland will lower the minimum age for obtaining a category B driver's license to 17, subjecting young drivers to new restrictions.

Feb 26 • 05:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nicolás Maduro's lawyer claims that the U.S. is blocking a license for Venezuela to pay for its legal defense

Nicolás Maduro's lawyer reported that the U.S. Treasury Department has blocked a license intended for Venezuela to fund his legal defense.

Feb 25 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Olivia Rodrigo tops Spotify's list of biggest pop songs of the streaming era

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' leads Spotify's list of the top pop songs from the streaming era, with a significant lineup of popular tracks from various artists.

Feb 25 • 22:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

App motorcyclist without a license runs a stop sign and is struck and killed in Fortaleza

An app-based motorcyclist was struck and killed by a bus in Fortaleza after ignoring a right-of-way at an intersection.

Feb 25 • 15:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

TV Republika President Definitively Concludes the License Issue. "According to the Previous Promise"

TV Republika has paid all installments of its broadcasting license this year, as promised by President Tomasz Sakiewicz, despite obstacles posed by the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT).

Feb 25 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-MS advises drivers on loss of license plates on rainy days

The Detran-MS has issued guidelines for drivers who lose their vehicle license plates during heavy rain, advising them to report the loss immediately to avoid misuse.

Feb 25 • 14:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: "Is this allowed?" A bus with Russian license plates spotted in Lasnamäe raises questions

A resident of Lasnamäe questioned the legality of a bus with Russian license plates operating in Estonia amidst existing sanctions.

Feb 25 • 12:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Requirements of the MVC in New Jersey: How to Process a Driver's License Without Social Security or ITIN

The article discusses how undocumented migrants in New Jersey can obtain a driver's license despite lacking a Social Security number, under a law that has been in effect for five years.

Feb 25 • 08:05 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Sarpsborg: Drug-affected driver caught in stolen car with stolen plates

A driver in Sarpsborg was arrested while driving a stolen car and found to be under the influence of drugs, carrying knives, and lacking a valid driver's license.

Feb 25 • 04:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Leszek Kieliszewski: A License to Fabricate in Court

The article discusses a promotional offer for subscriptions that combines access to PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times.

Feb 25 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil Council approved extension of license to Aquiles Alvarez

The Guayaquil Council has approved a new unpaid leave of absence for Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, who is currently detained amid an investigation for organized crime.

Feb 24 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New CNH: more than 10,000 Brazilians have already obtained their first driver's license through the government app

Over 10,000 Brazilians have successfully completed the process of obtaining their first driver's license using the CNH Brazil app launched by the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 24 • 21:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Ferrari for Sale in Finland – No Driving License Required

A Ferrari replica is being sold in Finland as a showcar, which does not require registration or a driving license to own.

Feb 24 • 19:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran reduces the cost of medical and psychological exams for obtaining a driver's license in Pernambuco

The cost of medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license in Pernambuco has been reduced to R$ 180 following a recent announcement by Detran.

Feb 24 • 17:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In France, technology sleeps while thieves work: how AI wants to revolutionize everyday security

In response to increasing thefts, France is exploring AI technologies to enhance security measures, including license plate reading and smarter surveillance cameras.

Feb 24 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ban under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters then require a driver’s licence, Queensland inquiry to recommend

A Queensland parliamentary inquiry recommends banning under-16s from riding ebikes and e-scooters and requiring a driver’s license for riders over 16.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Running a red light and using a bus lane: nearly 2,000 drivers in AL had their driver's license suspended in 2025

In 2025, Alagoas saw 1,752 drivers have their National Driver's License suspended due to serious traffic violations, primarily for running red lights and driving in bus lanes.

Feb 24 • 13:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Hobbs allocated one million dollars to alleviate childcare license fees

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced a $1 million fund to help reduce childcare license fees, aiming to ease the financial burden on families and encourage more childcare centers to operate.

Feb 24 • 13:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In the Akmenė district, a man who arrived at a gas station in a car with snow-covered license plates stole gasoline

A man in the Akmenė district of Lithuania filled his car with gasoline worth 71.45 euros without paying and left the gas station.

Feb 24 • 09:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Ukrainian ridesharing driver caught using a forged driver's license

A Ukrainian ridesharing driver was discovered to be operating with a fake driver's license in Lithuania.

Feb 24 • 09:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Foreign woman with a fake driver's license works as a rideshare driver in Lithuania

A Ukrainian woman working as a rideshare driver in Lithuania is suspected of using a fake driver's license, prompting a criminal investigation by border guards.

Feb 24 • 09:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Driver's License Reform: Not even the driving instructor would sign up now

A driving instructor in Germany expresses frustration over potential reforms to make driver's licenses cheaper, causing uncertainty for both instructors and students.

Feb 24 • 07:22 UTC

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