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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPTU 2026 in Maceió: 10% discount for payment until Friday (27)

Residents of Maceió have until this Friday to benefit from a 10% discount on the 2026 Urban Property Tax (IPTU) if paid in a single installment.

Feb 24 • 20:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Issues at Aktia

Aktia Bank is currently experiencing payment delays and issues with its loan services, as reported on the bank's website.

Feb 23 • 07:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IT IS WORTH KNOWING ⟩ How payments will move on Estonia's birthday?

The article explores the payment processing schedule of various Estonian banks on the occasion of Estonia's birthday, February 24.

Feb 23 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Interview: Housing management costs may grow more slowly in the future

The Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks (RNP) company faces challenges due to owner unwillingness to invest in property improvements, frequent complaints about service quality from residents, and low payment capacities, despite its plans to go public.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Visa acquires a key business from banks: it takes over Prisma, Banelco, and Pago Mis Cuentas

Visa has announced the acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay, which enables the control of major payment processing, ATM networks, and bill payment services in Argentina.

Feb 19 • 14:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hospitals Are Still Waiting for Reimbursement for Overperformance. Why is the NFZ Delaying Payment?

Polish hospitals are facing significant financial strain as they await reimbursement from the NFZ for medical services rendered in excess of the agreed limits for 2025, totaling over 8 billion PLN.

Feb 19 • 11:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

TransferGo customers will be able to withdraw cash from their payment accounts

TransferGo has expanded its electronic money license to allow customers to withdraw cash from their payment accounts, enhancing service offerings amid changing customer needs.

Feb 17 • 15:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: together with the PRO, virtual wallets insist on being included for salary payments

The fintech sector in Argentina is lobbying for the inclusion of virtual wallets in salary payments as the Chamber of Deputies reviews the Labor Reform law.

Feb 15 • 22:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders salary payment to 400 workers of environmental company in Suzano

A Brazilian labor court has ordered the payment of January salaries to around 400 workers at Renova Suzano Ambiental, following issues with wage delays and environmental service disruptions.

Feb 14 • 19:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

FGC anticipates guarantee payment to customers of Will Bank starting this Friday

The FGC has advanced payments to customers of Will Bank, allowing those with up to R$ 1,000 to receive refunds beginning this Friday, impacting around 6 million individuals.

Feb 13 • 22:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

PayPay Partners with Visa, Establishes New Company to Aim for Expansion in the U.S.

PayPay has announced a partnership with Visa to establish a new company in the U.S. as part of their effort to expand their payment services internationally.

Feb 12 • 10:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Banks announce changes to working hours on Monday and which services will not be provided

Banks in Lithuania will alter their working hours and service availability on February 16 due to the holiday, advising customers to complete payments before February 13.

Feb 12 • 07:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

PAMI: Patagonian clinics warned that they are restricting services and the social security agency says all payments will be up to date tomorrow

Patagonian clinics have begun to restrict services due to ongoing payment disputes with PAMI, although the social security agency claims payments will be settled soon.

Feb 11 • 14:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

European Parliament: First 'green light' for digital euro in online and offline operation

The European Parliament has given the first approval for a digital euro, ensuring its functionality both online and offline.

Feb 11 • 10:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Course Seller on TikTok Kicked Out by Payment Giants

Svea Bank and Klarna have ceased allowing the use of their payment services for the online course Nextlevel due to financial issues and concerns over its legitimacy.

Feb 10 • 15:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A small oversight can leave one without electricity for a day

A consumer in Estonia discovered they were suddenly without electricity due to an unpaid bill, despite believing their contract was in good standing.

Feb 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian 'mole' detained in Ukrainian unit in Kharkiv Oblast

A Ukrainian servicemember has been arrested for allegedly leaking military information to Russian secret services in exchange for payment.

Feb 10 • 08:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Technical failure disrupts Pix and bank applications this Saturday (7)

A technical failure impacted the Pix payment system and various banking applications in Brazil, causing disruptions in financial transactions and services.

Feb 7 • 15:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A bigger challenge for shelters is not the cold, but the payment days

The Kėdainiai homeless shelter faces more significant challenges during payment days than in harsh winter cold, as they see an increase in intoxicated individuals and related incidents.

Feb 7 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

IESS pays $112 million to more than 190 external providers

The Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) announced the payment of $112 million to over 190 external providers to ensure the continuity of services as part of the government's responsible economic management policies.

Feb 6 • 19:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Travel and Services Guide: New Ways to Pay, Sleep, and Enjoy Summer

The article provides insights into new payment methods and travel options for enjoying summer in places like Aruba and Miami, including information on cultural festivities.

Feb 6 • 14:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dino orders suspension of payment of illegal 'additional perks' in public service; decision applies to the Three Powers of the Republic

Supreme Minister Flávio Dino has ordered the suspension of unauthorized indemnity payments across all public services in Brazil, addressing what he calls illegal 'additional perks' contributing to excessive salaries.

Feb 5 • 23:43 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

Fraudulent payment for prostitution and was convicted of rape

A man was convicted of rape after he made a fraudulent payment for prostitution services.

Feb 5 • 18:06 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

'Moomli' Incident: Operating Company Proposes Payment for Referral Fees

Two executives from the company operating the resignation agency 'Moomli' have been arrested for allegedly illegally profiting from referrals to lawyers, with suggestions of payment for such referrals emerging during the investigation.

Feb 5 • 08:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Also, "Rīgas nami" will not apply late payment percentages for rent and utility payments

Riga's deputy mayor announced that the city-owned company "Rīgas nami" will suspend the calculation of late payment penalties for rent and utility services until June 30.

Feb 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: see the opening hours of banks and when they close

Bank agencies will have altered operating hours during Carnival 2026, with no in-person services on February 16 and 17, while the Pix payment system will remain operational.

Feb 4 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

70,000 citizens signed up for free banking service package

The free banking service package linked to payment accounts has been contracted by 70,000 citizens, according to Croatian Deputy Finance Minister Tereza Rogić Lugarić during a discussion in the Croatian Parliament.

Feb 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

K-Bank collaborates with Thailand's Kasikornbank for blockchain remittance and payment

K-Bank is partnering with Thailand's Kasikornbank and others to promote international remittance and payment services using blockchain technology.

Feb 3 • 06:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

James Henry O'Sullivan: The Hooligan of Wirecard

James Henry O'Sullivan, who became wealthy through online payment services and gained the trust of Jan Marsalek, has been sentenced to a long prison term by a court in Singapore in connection with the Wirecard fraud scandal.

Jan 15 • 05:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

IRIS: Transaction limits are increasing - The new "ceiling" for individuals and businesses

Starting January 15, 2026, the IRIS system will undergo changes affecting money transfers between individuals and payments to professionals, with a significant increase in electronic payment usage among Greeks.

Dec 29 • 18:11 UTC

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