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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Rising Fuel Prices - An Unexpected Decision by a Bar: The Idea Came While Passing by a Gas Station

A bar in Lithuania is offering a contest where patrons can win a full tank of gas by spending a minimum of 10 Euros.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

How long do you need to work to buy food in Natal?

A study reveals that residents of Natal, Brazil, need to work approximately 83 hours and 43 minutes per month to afford basic food items, ranking it as the fifth city with the least working hours required for food purchases in the country.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Due to the rise in fuel prices, Bolt increases minimum ride prices

Ride-sharing platform Bolt has raised its minimum ride prices by 12.5% to 33.33% in response to increased fuel costs resulting from military conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Worker strikes spread in Egypt despite the risk of dismissal or detention

Workers in Egypt are increasingly striking due to rising prices and a decline in living standards, demanding the implementation of a minimum wage.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Difficult equation

The ongoing war in Iran is causing economic unrest in Greece, with rising oil and gas prices leading to fears of increased inflation and pressure on minimum wage policies.

Mar 8 โ€ข 06:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The speculative fever in Madrid reaches the storage room, the minimum expression of the property market

The demand for storage spaces in Madrid has surged by 68% in five years due to smaller apartments and rising rental prices.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Dispute Erupts Over Elisa's Campaign โ€“ Threat of 50,000 Euro Fine

Finnish telecom operator Elisa faces a 50,000 euro fine for misleading discount marketing practices following a ruling by the Market Court requiring clear communication of minimum prices.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Gasoline and diesel, without fiscal stimulus; minimum price of Magna remains at $17.98 per liter

As of February 6, regular gasoline (Magna) is priced at a minimum of 17.98 pesos per liter, with no fiscal stimulus applied to the related tax, according to a decree from the Treasury Department.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

What does minimum price mean for Chinese-origin EVs

The European Commission has agreed to allow Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to import their cars into Europe with proposed minimum prices instead of the existing tariffs of up to 35%.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Two bicycle parking spaces per apartment, a minimum of photovoltaic energy... the Government finalizes a 'green' reform that could increase the cost of each home by up to 18,000 euros

The Spanish government is finalizing a green reform that may raise housing prices by up to 18,000 euros by enforcing new energy and parking requirements.

Jan 13 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Customs Dispute Settled: What German Customers Can Expect After Minimum Prices for China's Electric Cars

The EU and China have reached an agreement regarding the import of electric vehicles, outlining new guidelines to help manufacturers avoid special tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, though specific details are ambiguous for consumers.

Jan 12 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Minimum Prices Instead of Tariffs: The Consumer Pays

The EU and China have resolved their dispute over the import of electric vehicles from China, with consumers bearing the cost as Chinese manufacturers are set to sell at predetermined minimum prices.

Jan 12 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Electric Cars: Minimum Prices Instead of Additional Tariffs: How China and the EU Want to De-escalate the E-Car Dispute

China's Ministry of Commerce announced a potential agreement with the EU to replace additional tariffs on Chinese electric cars with a system requiring minimum sale prices for these vehicles in Europe.

Jan 12 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Agreement: EU and China agree on minimum prices for e-cars instead of tariffs

The EU and China have reached a breakthrough agreement on minimum prices for electric vehicles instead of imposing tariffs.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

New Guidelines: EU and China Agree on Minimum Prices for Electric Cars Instead of Tariffs

The EU and China reportedly reach a breakthrough in the dispute over electric vehicle imports, agreeing on minimum price commitments for Chinese electric car exporters instead of tariffs.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Life & Tech

Seven slices of cheese for 3.60. Why groceries regularly become more expensive after the New Year

The article discusses the regular increase in food prices in the new year, attributed to higher VAT on sugary and salty products, rising minimum wages, energy costs, and weather impacts, while expecting a price drop in highly demanded food items after the holiday season.

Jan 8 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Price-fixing on bathroom equipment. UOKiK imposed a severe penalty

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed a harsh penalty on the company Oltens 1 for enforcing minimum resale prices on bathroom equipment for several months.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Collapse of โ€˜zombieโ€™ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026

A report predicts that the failure of struggling 'zombie' companies in the UK will lead to increased unemployment in 2026, due to rising costs from interest rates, energy prices, and minimum wage increases.

Jan 5 โ€ข 00:01 UTC

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