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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In the 1980s, Czechs secretly processed uranium for their arch-enemy. Then it was exposed.

In the 1980s, Czechoslovakia engaged in covert uranium processing for the Soviet Union, which was later revealed.

Mar 23 • 08:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Hyung-joon: "Why is it that only Busan is excluded from the same regional development law?... Calls for special law processing with head shaving"

Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon shaved his head to urge the passage of a special law aimed at fostering Busan as a global hub city.

Mar 23 • 01:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito's AMT implements special measure to expedite registration procedures for new cars: over 3,700 are pending

The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) of Quito has announced a temporary suspension of new vehicle registration procedures to expedite the processing of accumulated applications.

Mar 22 • 23:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fast-track supplementary pensions: End to years of waiting

The Greek Ministry of Labor is introducing legislative measures to expedite the processing of supplementary pensions, addressing significant delays faced by retirees.

Mar 22 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Silent Enemy in Your Pantry: The Scientific Study Revealing Why These 3 Common Foods in the U.S. Are Under Scrutiny for Cancer Risk

A new study highlights daily foods commonly consumed in the U.S. that may pose cancer risks due to industrial processing and additives.

Mar 21 • 17:41 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Burkina Faso’s tomato export ban raises concerns over regional supply

Burkina Faso has imposed a ban on tomato exports to bolster its local processing industry, raising regional supply concerns in West Africa, particularly for neighboring countries like Ghana.

Mar 20 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nvidia promises to sell 1 million chips to Amazon by the end of 2027

Nvidia plans to sell 1 million graphics processing units to Amazon Web Services by 2027 as part of a broader agreement including additional Nvidia products.

Mar 20 • 13:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Couriers and e-commerce are spending billions on robotics

Zalando is implementing up to 50 robots from the Polish company Nomagic to automate the processing of shoe boxes in its logistics chain.

Mar 20 • 11:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Unjustified e-health data access and other violations: DVI received more than 1000 complaints last year

Last year, the Data State Inspectorate (DVI) in Latvia received 1,034 complaints regarding breaches of personal data processing, highlighting issues such as unjustified access to e-health data and illegal employee surveillance.

Mar 20 • 07:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the three events that the Prosecutor's Office is processing in the Liga2 case; the events occurring between November 2024 and January 2025 aimed to ‘control state institutions’

The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office is investigating three irregular events related to illegal conduct in electoral justice, the appointment of Judiciary Council members, and the leadership of the Superintendency of Banks linked to Liga2.

Mar 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It is possible to sell a truck with a subsidized tachograph

The Polish government is processing grant applications for the financing of intelligent tachographs in trucks, with over 16,000 companies applying for funding for 94,649 vehicles.

Mar 19 • 08:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Equinor Establishes New Business Areas

Equinor is restructuring its company by replacing its current market, midstream, and processing business area with two new divisions.

Mar 19 • 06:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Was the veteran official made a scapegoat? The mistake made during the processing of the draft became fatal

A veteran advisor has been blamed by Reformierakond and Eesti 200 in a gambling tax scandal, sparking a debate about accountability in the Estonian Parliament.

Mar 18 • 12:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The EOS Committee: Criticizes the Defense for Clearance Negligence

The EOS Committee has criticized Norway's Defense Security Department for delays in processing security clearance cases, which have resulted in significant risks related to national security.

Mar 18 • 08:10 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Melted cheese sprayed in the face – received burns

An employee suffered burns after being sprayed with melted cheese at a workplace incident in Sweden.

Mar 18 • 07:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Application by Samhjálp approved but processing postponed for a week

The application for a café by Samhjálp has been approved, but the final processing has been postponed for a week.

Mar 18 • 06:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Processing delayed by a week

The Reykjavík City Environmental and Planning Council has postponed the consideration of a building application for a café due to be operated by Samhjálp at Grensásvegur 46 for a week.

Mar 18 • 06:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Lee Woong-kyu's research team at Sungkyunkwan University selected for the Inside Front Cover of the international journal 'Materials Horizons'

A research team led by Professor Lee Woong-kyu at Sungkyunkwan University has developed a new thin-film processing technology that can improve the performance of next-generation DRAM memory devices, earning recognition in the journal 'Materials Horizons.'

Mar 18 • 01:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber speeds up the processing of a project that increases the MEI limit to R$ 130,000

The Chamber of Deputies in Brazil has expedited the discussion of a bill that raises the income limit for individual microentrepreneurs (MEIs) from R$ 81,000 to R$ 130,000 and increases the number of employees they can hire from one to two.

Mar 17 • 23:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Primaries in Illinois: Until what time can one vote in today's elections

The article discusses the primary elections occurring in Illinois on March 17 and provides details on voting hours and mail-in ballot processing changes.

Mar 17 • 18:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Consequences of the Iran War: How China's Refineries are Under Pressure

China's small refineries are processing sanctioned oil from Iran amid fluctuating oil prices due to the ongoing conflict.

Mar 17 • 07:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Consequences of the Iraq War: How China's Refineries Are Under Pressure

China's small refineries are processing sanctioned oil from Iran amidst fluctuating oil prices caused by the Iran war.

Mar 17 • 07:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

8 customs officers who had established a bribery scheme at the customs control point of Riga port

Eight customs officers in Riga were involved in a bribery scheme, allowing expedited processing and avoidance of inspections for a price.

Mar 16 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council members open processing commission against the mayor of Icém to investigate suspected administrative irregularities

The council members of Icém have approved the opening of a commission to investigate allegations of administrative irregularities against Mayor Cidinha Salisso.

Mar 16 • 21:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Speeding Up the Processing of the Prosecutorial Reform Bill at the Plenary Session on the 19th... Will Jeong Cheong-rae End the 'Tightrope Walk'?

The Democratic Party of Korea is accelerating the legislative process for the establishment of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency and the Prosecutorial Agency, aiming to pass the bill in a parliamentary session on the 19th.

Mar 16 • 11:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland has the cheapest beef in Europe – the situation is a mystery even to researchers: "The 15-year system has failed"

Finnish farmers are perplexed as domestic beef prices stagnate while other European prices rise, leading to scrutiny of long-term agreements with meat processors.

Mar 16 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Workers of JBS in the USA announce strike this Monday

Approximately 3,800 workers from JBS's meat processing facility in Colorado are set to strike on Monday, marking the first strike in a U.S. beef processing plant since the 1980s.

Mar 16 • 10:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The rule that accelerates the delivery of the American passport: delivery time and price in 2026

The article discusses the expedited service for American passport processing in 2026, highlighting the associated costs and reduced delivery times.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A fault in the navigation system disrupted the journey of 800 picnic cruisers – compensation processing for Viking Grace has already begun

A technical fault in the navigation system of the Viking Grace caused the ship to bypass Åland, affecting the travel plans of 800 passengers, most of whom were from Finland.

Mar 16 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Oil Company Neste Launches Liquefied Waste Plastic Processing Plant

Neste has opened a new facility for liquefying waste plastics at its Porvoo refinery, making it the largest of its kind in the world.

Mar 16 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire destroys tons of soybeans in grain processing plant in Araguari

A significant fire at CJ Selecta's grain processing plant in Araguari burned multiple tons of soybeans without causing any reported injuries.

Mar 15 • 14:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Prisoner of War Camp in Moosburg: Documentation of Horror and Processing

The City Archive of Moosburg held an exhibition showcasing the history and aftermath of the Stalag VII A prisoner of war camp, which attracted over 3,300 visitors and has now been published in a catalog.

Mar 15 • 10:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Passport for Mexicans in the U.S.: The Consulate in Sacramento opened dates for processing the procedure

The Mexican Consulate in Sacramento has announced new dates for Mexican citizens to complete consular procedures including passport issuance.

Mar 13 • 21:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'What about us?' Iranians waiting years to receive asylum in Australia

Iranian refugees in Australia continue to face lengthy delays in asylum processing, with many like Nader living in uncertainty after fleeing life-threatening situations in Iran.

Mar 13 • 20:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: National Insurance Strategy Expected to Expand Coverage, Build Trust

Rwanda has launched a new National Insurance Strategy aimed at improving insurance coverage, increasing public awareness, and enhancing claims processing efficiency.

Mar 13 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

INSS holds medical examination and social assessment drive in seven cities in Pará this weekend

The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) is conducting a medical examination and social assessment drive in seven cities of Pará to expedite the processing of disability and social assistance benefits.

Mar 13 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haitians in Viracopos: Federal Police will investigate those responsible for immigration and document forgery

The Federal Police of Brazil is launching an investigation into irregularities related to the processing of Haitian immigrants and the forgery of documents after a chartered flight was detained at Viracopos International Airport.

Mar 13 • 12:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps probe contamination risks from locally-made grinding machines

Nigeria's House of Representatives is investigating food contamination risks linked to locally fabricated grinding machines used in food processing.

Mar 13 • 02:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A 'light' canton and a surprise park worth two million for Montecarmelo, while a new location for the Selur base is sought: "There is no change of opinion"

The local government announced a new park for Montecarmelo but emphasized that the planned waste processing facility will not proceed, stirring local tensions.

Mar 12 • 23:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara donates industrial garri machines to community

The Kwara State Government has provided industrial cassava flour processing machines to the community of Owode Oja to boost production and create sustainable job opportunities.

Mar 12 • 03:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Song Eon-seok: Let's Process the Integrated Law for Daegu and Gyeongbuk, Along with Four Special Laws for Gangwon, Jeonbuk, Jeju, and Busan

Song Eon-seok, the leader of the People's Power party, has proposed the immediate processing of the Daegu and Gyeongbuk administrative integration law and four special laws related to Gangwon, Jeonbuk, Jeju, and Busan during the upcoming March National Assembly session.

Mar 12 • 00:42 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

DNB employees charged with gross corruption

Former employees of DNB are charged with gross corruption and fraud for allegedly processing loans for ineligible clients.

Mar 11 • 13:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘One Year of Stagnation’ Broadcasting Media Communication Review Committee Starts… Task of Processing 200,000 Backlogged Reviews

The Broadcasting Media Communication Review Committee, which has been stagnant for over a year, is set to commence its activities after finalizing its committee composition.

Mar 11 • 06:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Immigration News: the NVC announces new deadlines of March 2026 for processing visas and avoiding the loss of the application

The National Visa Center (NVC) has announced updated deadlines for processing certain visa applications, effective March 9, 2026.

Mar 10 • 21:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Auto Industry: Is Dirty Cobalt from Congo Ending Up in German Electric Cars?

A new facility for cobalt processing by the CMOC Group in Congo has raised health concerns among local residents, prompting questions about the sourcing of cobalt used in German electric vehicles.

Mar 10 • 13:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India Gets a Discount for Purchasing Russian Oil, But Payment Issues Remain!

Amid rising oil prices due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, India has received a 30-day reprieve from US sanctions for purchasing Russian oil, but the payment processing remains uncertain as India's largest bank hesitates to proceed.

Mar 10 • 11:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

20s Vietnamese Worker Dies While Inspecting Conveyor Belt at Gravel Processing Company

A 20-something Vietnamese worker died in an accident involving a conveyor belt in a gravel processing company in Icheon City, South Korea.

Mar 10 • 01:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Paleodiet - something like this has never existed in history

Recent research suggests that the diet of Paleolithic humans was much more diverse than previously thought, involving various plant-based foods and sophisticated processing techniques.

Mar 9 • 19:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Lauded Over Extension of Raw Shea Nut Export Ban

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received praise for extending the ban on raw shea nut exports to boost local processing in Nigeria.

Mar 9 • 15:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SAAGA THROUGH! ⟩ Bigbank opens a bank account and bank card for Marek Nõmmik: I am glad that I can manage my finances normally again

Bigbank has opened a bank account and card for Marek Nõmmik after processing necessary applications and documents, enabling him to manage his finances normally.

Mar 8 • 07:45 UTC

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