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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Electricity will become expensive in Delhi, prices will increase from April... Know the government's plan

Residents of Delhi can expect an increase in electricity rates starting in April, as the government prepares to pay off substantial debts owed to power distribution companies.

Mar 23 • 01:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What about pay increases for medical staff? The ministry's decision is in

The Polish Ministry of Health announced that no agreement was reached during discussions on changes to the pay increase law for medical staff, meaning no modifications will occur.

Mar 20 • 19:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Women earn significantly less: The 'gender pay gap' is largest in Bavaria

In Bavaria, women earn on average almost €5.30 less per hour than men, marking an increase in the gender pay gap compared to previous years.

Mar 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chicago halts fair wage for tipped workers: what happens now with the $12.62 per hour

Chicago's city council has voted to freeze an increase in wages for tipped workers, a decision that conflicts with the mayor's plans to ensure fair pay.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toll for the Rio-Niterói Bridge is adjusted; cars pay R$ 6.60 to cross the route

The toll rate for crossing the Rio-Niterói Bridge has increased to R$ 6.60 for cars as of Wednesday, following approval from the National Agency of Land Transport (ANTT).

Mar 19 • 09:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

For Each Day of Treatment: Hospitals Find 10 Euro Co-pay Insufficient

Hospitals in Germany are calling for an increase in the daily co-pay for patients from 10 to 15 euros, citing financial difficulties.

Mar 19 • 01:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teachers in RN have a 5.4% salary increase approved by ALRN

The Rio Grande do Norte State Legislative Assembly approved a 5.4% salary increase for teachers and specialists in state education, linked to the national pay floor set by the federal government.

Mar 18 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government will increase digital oversight of truck freight and punish companies that fail to comply with the minimum wage

The Brazilian government is set to enhance regulatory measures for truck freight payment, aiming to enforce the minimum pay standards for drivers amid threats of a general strike.

Mar 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From March 19, cemetery prices will change. Residents of this city will pay more

Starting March 19, cemetery fees in Wrocław will increase significantly, with some rates rising by approximately 39%.

Mar 17 • 18:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Healthcare Workers Will Receive Pay Raises in July. This is Certain

Public healthcare employees in Poland are set to receive pay raises in July after a government negotiation impasse.

Mar 17 • 09:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

New car tax calculator: how much you will have to pay to the state

The Estonian government has implemented a new car tax law that will result in a significant increase in vehicle registration fees over the coming years, with a calculator available to show potential costs.

Mar 15 • 20:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK supermarket pay ranked including Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons and M&S

The article discusses the upcoming wage increases for employees at various UK supermarkets like Aldi, Tesco, and M&S, highlighting Aldi's position as the top-paying supermarket.

Mar 13 • 12:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Luis Juez pointed at Villarruel over the senators' pay raise: "I do not want to be told where to donate the money"

Senator Luis Juez criticized Vice President Victoria Villarruel following a congressional decision to increase senators' salaries by 12.5%.

Mar 12 • 20:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Shell CEO’s pay jumps 60% despite slump in oil firm’s profits

Shell's CEO Wael Sawan received a 60% pay increase to nearly £14 million in 2025, amidst declining profits and rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 12 • 10:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Survey: Poles Want Major Changes in Healthcare but Don't Want to Pay More for It

A recent survey reveals that a significant majority of Poles believe their healthcare system needs major reforms but are not willing to increase their financial contributions.

Mar 12 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Survey: Poles Want Changes in Healthcare, But Don't Want to Pay More for It

A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Poles believe the healthcare system requires substantial reforms, yet they are unwilling to increase their financial contributions for these changes.

Mar 12 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Senators will earn $11.5 million gross due to the increase in legislative personnel

Senators in Argentina are set to receive a gross salary of $11.5 million following a new agreement with legislative staff unions that includes a 12.5% pay increase.

Mar 11 • 20:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

DNB CEO earned 18.7 million last year

DNB CEO Kjerstin Braathen received a total compensation package of 18.7 million NOK for the year, reflecting a notable increase from the previous year.

Mar 11 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves plans big pay per mile change for millions of drivers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering an increase to the minimum tax-free mileage reimbursement rate for motorists, which has remained unchanged for 15 years, amid rising driving costs.

Mar 10 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Millions in England to pay higher water bills after suppliers appeal

Millions of households in England will face higher water bills after the Competition and Markets Authority approved an average increase of 2.2% due to appeals from five water companies.

Mar 10 • 08:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Fast Food: Germans are also buying expensive Doner Kebabs

Germans are increasingly willing to pay higher prices for Doner kebabs, with the average price rising to 7.11 euros in recent years, despite a significant increase in orders.

Mar 8 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of who doesn't have to pay for TV licence as fee set to rise to £180

The TV licence fee in the UK is set to increase to £180, but there are exemptions and reduced fees for certain groups.

Mar 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Legislative Assembly approves salary increase for the governor and vice-governor of Ceará

The Legislative Assembly of Ceará approved a salary increase for Governor Elmano de Freitas and Vice-Governor Jade Romero, aligning their pay with that of state employees.

Mar 7 • 13:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M&S joins Aldi and Lidl with new £13 rule - and it comes into force in April

Marks & Spencer will increase its hourly wage for shop assistants to £13.41 from April, following similar moves by Aldi and Lidl to boost employee pay amid rising living costs.

Mar 7 • 09:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New Energy Law: Customers of Electricity Discounters "Clearly Worse Off"

The new energy law in Germany limits consumers' ability to pay off debts in installments, particularly affecting those who use electricity discounters, leading to an increase in power disconnections as criticized by consumer protection groups.

Mar 5 • 10:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Parents criticize new MEN regulations. 'We pay twice'

Parents express dissatisfaction with new educational regulations that increase costs for home schooling, which is essential for children with disabilities.

Mar 4 • 04:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The New War Among Banks to Attract Customers: Why They Pay for Using Bizum if It Is Free

Banks in Spain are offering incentives to new customers for activating and using Bizum, as part of a competitive strategy to increase customer retention.

Mar 4 • 04:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Do you agree with MPs getting a 5% pay rise? Take our poll and have your say

The article discusses a recent decision by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to increase MPs' salaries by 5%, raising their pay to nearly £100,000.

Mar 3 • 17:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

New agreement could make it more attractive to choose part-time over a full workweek

A new agreement is likely to make part-time work more appealing to nurses in Denmark, complicating efforts to increase full-time employment due to financial incentives.

Mar 3 • 16:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Millions of people to get up to £1,040 pay rise - see if you will benefit

Millions of workers in the UK will benefit from a minimum wage increase starting next month, resulting in significant pay rises for many.

Mar 3 • 15:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

People will pay more at the post office from April. Registered letters and valuable shipments will become more expensive

Starting in April, postal services in Czechia will increase the prices for registered letters and valuable shipments.

Mar 3 • 08:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MPs to get £5,000 pay rise taking salaries to near £100,000

UK Members of Parliament will receive a £5,000 salary increase, bringing their annual pay to nearly £100,000 for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Mar 2 • 13:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK road tax 2026 April 1 changed 13 VED bands how much drivers pay

UK drivers will face an increase in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates starting in April 2026, with hikes ranging from £200 to £5,690 depending on the vehicle.

Mar 2 • 07:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"An exceptional performance": Société Générale is considering a 45% increase in the salary of its CEO

Société Générale plans to increase CEO Slawomir Krupa's salary by 45% due to exceptional company performance, pending a shareholder vote.

Feb 28 • 11:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ontario teacher emails every MP, imploring them to turn down the annual April 1 pay increase

An Ontario teacher has implored Members of Parliament to reject their annual pay increase, highlighting the financial struggles faced by many Canadians.

Feb 28 • 11:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Significantly increases the pay of election commission members in Saeima elections

The Central Election Commission of Latvia has raised the hourly wage rates for election commission members by 12.5% during the upcoming Saeima elections.

Feb 28 • 07:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Virginia Democrats talk affordability — and vote to nearly triple their own pay

Virginia Democrats may increase their salaries by almost 300% while campaigning for affordability for their constituents.

Feb 27 • 21:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gas instead of brown coal. Poles will pay for the new pillar of energy

Poland plans to transition its energy production from brown coal to gas by developing new gas blocks, which will significantly increase electricity costs for consumers.

Feb 27 • 04:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Wage Increases for Teachers. Unionists Demand 'Urgent Changes' from the Head of the Ministry of Education

A teachers' union in Poland is calling for a 15% increase in minimum salary rates for educators and the removal of discriminatory clauses regarding additional pay for difficult working conditions.

Feb 26 • 16:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Will everyone soon know my salary? A change to wages is coming that worries many

A new EU directive set to be implemented in 2026 aims to increase salary transparency across workplaces to address gender pay gaps.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Aldi to raise wages for second time this year in a major boost for workers

Aldi will implement a new wage increase for store assistants, raising the hourly pay to £13.50 nationally and £14.88 for those within the M25 starting April 1, 2026.

Feb 26 • 10:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia has the highest proportion of women working in the police in the European Union

Latvia's National Police reported an increase in personnel in 2022 but still faces shortages; issues with workload, working conditions, and pay have led to resignations, while efforts are ongoing to retain and attract officers back to the service.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

People Will Pay Thousands More. The Best Samsung Phones Have Increased in Price Year on Year

Samsung's top mobile phones have seen significant price increases, costing consumers thousands more compared to last year.

Feb 25 • 19:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ana Botín's salary increased by 2.5% in 2025, reaching 14.78 million euros

Ana Botín of Banco Santander has received a 2.5% salary increase for 2025, totaling 14.78 million euros, linked to the achievement of performance goals.

Feb 25 • 17:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Domestic Workers: What Changes with the Reform and How It Affects Workers

The article discusses the recent legislative changes in Argentina regarding domestic workers, including a pay increase and impending labor reform.

Feb 25 • 15:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Marketta was stunned: The price of the medicine rose by +400% - 'I have to use it'

Marketta, a 75-year-old Finnish woman, is shocked by the 400% price increase of her essential heart medication, now forcing her to pay significantly more.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta nurses ratify collective agreement with Covenant Health: union

Alberta nurses represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees have ratified a new collective agreement with Covenant Health, which includes significant pay increases and improved working conditions.

Feb 24 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

AstraZeneca boss Pascal Soriot’s pay rises to £17.7m

Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca, received a £17.7 million total remuneration, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year, amid controversies regarding investment cuts in the UK.

Feb 24 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Municipalities Change Property Tax Again. Companies and Owners of Cottages Will Pay More

Czech municipalities are set to increase property taxes affecting both companies and private property owners, including cottage owners.

Feb 24 • 09:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A large part of the increased registration fee will go to pay the expense bill of the University of Iceland

The Student Council of the University of Iceland has filed a motion of no confidence against the rector due to a proposed increase in the registration fee.

Feb 23 • 23:05 UTC

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