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🇳🇬 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

About 3,000 professional licenses were issued without support in 2025, reveals Minister Roberto Luque

Ecuador's Infrastructure and Transport Minister Roberto Luque disclosed that 3,000 professional licenses were issued without proper support by the National Transit Agency in 2025.

Feb 27 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rolling Stones deny authorizing 'Gimme Shelter' in film about Melania

The Rolling Stones have denied any involvement in the licensing of their song "Gimme Shelter" for the documentary about Melania Trump.

Feb 26 • 23:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Confirmed the conviction of a mayor behind the licensing of a cabaret in an oil area

The Supreme Court of Argentina has upheld the five-year prison sentence for former mayor David Bravo for his involvement in human trafficking related to cabarets in La Pampa.

Feb 26 • 22:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tasmania announces stronger gun laws but stops short of firearm limit

Tasmania has introduced new gun laws that intensify licensing requirements and implement a buyback scheme, but do not limit the number of firearms individuals can own.

Feb 26 • 19:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pet owners warned of 2 law changes in March and April all you need to know

Pet owners in England face significant new laws starting in March and April 2026, including harsher penalties for dog attacks and stricter licensing for private primate ownership.

Feb 26 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders new halt on landfill construction in AM due to signs of irregularity

The Amazonas Court of Justice has ordered a new halt on the construction of a landfill in Iranduba due to suspected irregularities in the environmental licensing process.

Feb 25 • 21:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fuel Elements: Is Russian Nuclear Technology Coming to Emsland Soon?

The licensing of nuclear fuel elements in Germany by the Russian state corporation Rosatom is causing political controversy, with implications for regional energy needs.

Feb 25 • 15:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Then it was possible to reduce ticket prices by 51 percent

The article discusses the significant reduction in domestic flight ticket prices in Iceland following the elimination of a licensing system in 1997, leading to increased competition among airlines.

Feb 25 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expired licensing, lack of a seat, and spare tire: see car infractions that passed by PRF station with loud music and open door

A Brazilian influencer was fined for numerous vehicle infractions after being spotted by the Federal Highway Police with loud music and an open door.

Feb 25 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-CE publishes licensing calendar for 2026; see values and how to pay

The Ceará State Department of Traffic (Detran-CE) has released the vehicle licensing calendar for 2026, including payment amounts and methods.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Anya Schiffrin: AI firms should automatically pay for the news content they use

Anya Schiffrin advocates for Canada to implement a statutory licensing system for AI companies to ensure they compensate news publishers for the content they utilize.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to Spanish: The U.S. will require English exam for truck drivers to obtain a commercial driver's license

The U.S. will now require truck drivers to take their licensing exams in English as part of a new initiative to enhance road safety.

Feb 23 • 18:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

England World Cup game at risk after US licence row as FIFA fan fest scrapped

The England World Cup match is jeopardized by a licensing dispute in the U.S., leading to the cancellation of the FIFA Fan Fest.

Feb 23 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pet owners warned of 2 law changes in March and April 'could see dog seized'

UK pet owners face potential fines and pet seizures due to new legislation regarding dog walking and monkey ownership.

Feb 23 • 08:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Violanta: 'Closure' at the fatal factory - 'The licensing process must be followed again'

The regional governor of Thessaly has ordered a temporary closure of the Violanta factory in Trikala following a fatal explosion that killed five female workers, necessitating a full compliance with licensing procedures before it can resume operations.

Feb 21 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFSertãoPE extends registration for Philosophy Licensing course in Petrolina

IFSertãoPE has extended the registration deadline for its Philosophy course until February 23.

Feb 20 • 19:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Edomex circulation card will have a validity of 5 years; 2 more than CDMX

The State of Mexico's vehicle circulation card will be valid for five years, compared to three years in Mexico City, linking its renewal to the validity of license plates.

Feb 19 • 23:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Duffy gives Illinois 30-day ultimatum after audit finds 1 in 5 noncitizen truck licenses issued illegally

Illinois faces a potential loss of federal funding due to the illegal issuance of commercial licenses to noncitizens, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issuing a 30-day ultimatum to state officials to rectify the situation.

Feb 18 • 18:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

TV Republika did not receive approval, yet pays in monthly installments. What will KKRiT do?

The Polish media regulator KRRiT faces challenges in resolving TV Republika's licensing issues as the station requests to pay overdue fees in monthly installments.

Feb 18 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Risk Management: '100% of permits for Multicomercio are inactive or not renewed'

Ecuador's risk management agency revealed that all permits for the Multicomercio shopping complex are inactive or not renewed following a major fire incident.

Feb 16 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends the construction of a landfill in Iranduba in the interior of Amazonas

The Amazonas Court has halted the construction of a landfill in Iranduba due to irregularities found in the environmental licensing process.

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

MPF points out omissions and recommends suspension of oil licensing in the Foz do Amazonas

The Federal Public Ministry recommended suspending environmental licensing phases for oil exploration by Petrobras in the Foz do Amazonas.

Feb 14 • 17:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

TV Republika without a license? Sakiewicz in a fierce clash with KRRiT

A dispute over TV Republika's licensing fees continues as the station's owner, Tomasz Sakiewicz, seeks to change payment terms amidst financial uncertainties.

Feb 14 • 15:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Happy Word: 'I Signed.' How Czech TV Took André Babiš for a Ride

The article discusses how Czech public service media is becoming a political topic itself, focusing on the pressures they face regarding the license fee and their role in contemporary politics.

Feb 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends that Petrobras and Ibama suspend licensing and analyze impacts of oil exploration in the Amazon Delta

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil has recommended that Petrobras and the environmental agency Ibama suspend oil exploration licensing at the Amazon Delta and conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment.

Feb 13 • 23:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Furniture company owner fined R$ 2 thousand for lack of license for native wood in the interior of SP

A furniture company owner in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, was fined R$ 2,050.68 for keeping native wood without proper licensing.

Feb 13 • 17:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Some states have let unqualified foreign drivers on the road and Americans pay the price

The article discusses a tragic incident in Indiana involving an unqualified foreign driver that resulted in several fatalities, highlighting failures in the U.S. commercial driver licensing system.

Feb 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Džiugas Receives TOP League License

The LFF Appeals Licensing Committee granted the club 'Džiugas' a TOP League license for the 2026 season after reviewing their submitted documents.

Feb 13 • 07:40 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Facing the music: Figure skaters battle copyright issues over the tunes they use

Figure skaters are facing challenges related to copyright permissions for the music they choose to perform to, exemplified by Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabaté's recent scare of potentially losing his routine due to music licensing issues.

Feb 11 • 18:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mejorada Closes the Cathedral of Justo Managed by Father Ángel: "The Building Has No License and We Have Been Asking for Years to Fix Its Situation"

The city of Mejorada del Campo has ordered the closure of the Cathedral of Justo due to licensing issues, affecting all public activities at the site.

Feb 10 • 23:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NUPRC courts global investors with PIA reforms, 2025 licensing round

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is inviting global investors to participate in Nigeria's upcoming 2025 oil and gas licensing round, emphasizing the investor-friendly changes brought by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

Feb 10 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Resort linked to Ratinho received approval from state agency for construction in preservation area in Paraná

The Tayayá Porto Rico Residence & Resort in São Pedro do Paraná gained environmental licensing approval for its construction, despite being partially located in a permanent preservation area.

Feb 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NSW scheme saw 485,000 native animals legally harmed or killed in 2025

A parliamentary inquiry revealed that 485,000 native animals were legally harmed or killed in NSW in 2025, prompting calls for a reform of the licensing system.

Feb 10 • 00:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Research: Artificial intelligence chatbots give incorrect health advice

A recent study reveals that AI chatbots, despite their ability to pass medical licensing exams, do not provide better health advice than traditional methods and can lead to dangerous misdiagnoses.

Feb 9 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

2026 Licensing for Vehicles in the DF Expires Starting on the 23rd; Check the Calendar and Get Organized

The licensing fee for vehicles registered in the Federal District will expire starting February 23, with varying payment deadlines based on the vehicle's license plate number.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

TV Licensing statement over up to £1,000 fines

TV Licensing has announced potential fines up to £1,000 for non-payment of the annual TV licence fee, which is set to increase in 2026.

Feb 8 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The search for new oil reserves in Brazil falters and completes a decade of stagnation

Brazil has reached the end of 2025 confirming a decade of stagnation in the search for new oil exploration frontiers due to declining international prices and environmental licensing challenges.

Feb 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Want to take the block to the street? See how to request permission for a carnival block in Belém

Street blocks planning to parade through the streets of Belém during Carnival need to request prior authorization from the city hall.

Feb 7 • 22:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Figure skaters face music-rights issues at Games

Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas faces music-rights challenges at the Milan Cortina Games, impacting her routine due to issues with licensing music from popular artists like Beyoncé.

Feb 7 • 21:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador grants environmental license to the La Plata mining project for its exploitation

The La Plata mining project in the Cotopaxi province has received environmental approval for its exploitation and mineral processing phases from Ecuador's Ministry of Energy and the Environment.

Feb 6 • 22:21 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Fosun Pharma’s US$1.55 billion Eisai deal signals shift to long-term partnerships

Fosun Pharma has signed a US$1.55 billion licensing deal with Japan's Eisai for a cancer drug, indicating a trend towards long-term partnerships in the global pharmaceutical industry.

Feb 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Ajibade’s PSG suffer nine-point deduction

PSG Women, captained by Rasheedat Ajibade, have had a nine-point deduction upheld due to a licensing issue involving player Florianne Jourde.

Feb 6 • 00:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defender asks to suspend hearing about landfill in Acará, PA, due to safety risk

The Public Defender's Office of Pará has requested the immediate suspension of a public hearing scheduled for February 20 regarding the environmental licensing of a Solid Waste Treatment Center in Acará, northeastern Pará, due to safety concerns.

Feb 5 • 20:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Fast track for defense-critical facilities progresses – closely monitoring the situation in Pori due to the explosive factory

A proposed law could expedite the licensing process for a defense-critical production facility in Pori, which is particularly significant due to the nearby TNT factory.

Feb 5 • 14:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Piracy, the main competition for software companies in manufacturing in Mexico: Solidworks specialist

In Mexico's strong manufacturing sector, companies face economic challenges that lead them to use pirated software, ultimately risking penalties that are far higher than the licensing costs they sought to avoid.

Feb 5 • 01:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Iranian government approves women to drive motorcycles

The Iranian government has issued a decree allowing women to obtain motorcycle driving licenses, ending a 47-year prohibition since the establishment of the Islamic Republic.

Feb 4 • 22:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Natal: Learn how to request a license for parties, previews, and blocks

The Environmental and Urban Planning Department of Natal has issued a warning regarding the deadlines for requesting permits to hold carnival festivities in the city.

Feb 4 • 17:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles

Iran has officially legalized women's ability to obtain motorcycle licenses, resolving years of ambiguity and ensuring accountability in accident cases.

Feb 4 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK monkeys 'set to be put down' from April 6 thanks to new rule

A new UK law set to take effect on April 6 puts 5,000 monkeys at risk of euthanasia due to licensing requirements that few owners have prepared for.

Feb 4 • 10:16 UTC

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