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Illinois is changing its Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) to a standard driver's license, allowing undocumented residents to obtain an official ID starting in 2024.

The U.S. Treasury has announced it will permit companies to apply for licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba, potentially alleviating the island's severe fuel crisis.

The U.S. DHS has proposed a change to work permit regulations for asylum seekers, extending the wait time for EAD applications from 180 days to 365 days.

The Estonian Supreme Court upheld the Environmental Board's refusal to grant a permit for the restart of the Kunda hydroelectric power plant, citing minimal electricity production that would not justify the environmental impact.

A family has rapidly secured a building permit to construct a house by Lake Lhota in Czechia.

The USA has agreed to permit the sale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba under specific conditions.

The U.S. has announced it will permit the sale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, albeit not to its government or military.

The Tallinn District Court partially upheld an appeal from local residents against the demolition permit for a central pavilion amid ongoing development tensions in Maarjamäe.

A Bangladeshi worker is challenging the constitutionality of South Korea's Employment Permit System after being denied a visa extension despite the employer's initial approval.

In Italy, new regulations permit immediate drug and alcohol testing for employees suspected of substance use during high-risk work activities.

The article discusses the operational aspects and unique features of the VIP fishing permits system in Czechia.

As a result of Brexit, German citizens must now pay for an electronic entry permit to visit the UK.

Beginning February 25, visitors from 85 countries, including Germany, will need to apply for an electronic entry permit (ETA) to enter the UK, with a fee of £16, under new regulations announced by the British government.

The UK will introduce mandatory electronic travel permits for visitors from 85 countries starting February 25, 2024, requiring them to apply online and pay a fee to avoid travel bans.

As of now, visitors from over 80 countries, including EU member states, are required to obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the UK.

Tasmania's salmon industry is facing the potential loss of its emergency permit to use the antibiotic florfenicol, which is critical for managing fish disease.

Jersey has approved legislation to permit assisted dying for terminally ill adults, becoming the second British Isle to do so after the Isle of Man.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has suspended the enforcement of a new levy for drivers and riders after discussions with cycling leaders amid concerns over multiple taxation.

The Tartu city government has granted a construction permit for the expansion of the South Center, which will include a family sports and entertainment center.

Tech entrepreneurs are hesitant to migrate to Sweden due to stricter residence permit requirements and bureaucratic challenges, raising concerns for the country's tech sector.

In January, the number of land transaction permit applications in Seoul surged by 34% from the previous month, although the rate of price increases has slowed.

The young Egyptian forward Hamza Abdel Karim left Barcelona due to bureaucratic delays in securing his work permit, requiring him to return to Egypt for administrative reasons.

The Italian government is implementing a new national system to streamline car permit processes for drivers with disabilities, aiming to facilitate their mobility across the country and within the EU.

German Federal Minister Alexander Dobrindt is advocating for measures to allow asylum seekers to enter the workforce more rapidly, proposing a plan that would permit them to start working three months after arrival in Germany even if their asylum process is ongoing.

Concerns have been raised regarding proposed changes to residence permit regulations in Iceland, indicating fears of increased difficulty for immigrants.

The article discusses the complexities and requirements for purchasing newly developed real estate in Estonia, emphasizing the importance of the developer's credibility.

Jair Bolsonaro's defense has requested the Brazilian Supreme Court to permit a psychologist to provide treatment for his hiccups, anxiety, and depression at a military police battalion in Brasília.

A new document indicates that Australia's decision to permit Alcoa to continue clearing Western Australian forests was influenced by a critical minerals deal with the U.S.

A new Electronic Evidence of Sales (EET) system in Czechia will permit numerous small business owners to remain outside government oversight.

The iconic Stockholm club Trädgården faces significant legal challenges as its building permit is revoked due to noise complaints, but local officials maintain its future remains secure.

In Rostock, obtaining a building permit for housing construction takes about ten years, highlighting inefficiencies in urban development processes.

The Swedish government proposes legislative changes that would allow for lowered environmental adaptation requirements for hydroelectric plants during permit reviews.

The UK has refused to permit the US to conduct air strikes against Iran from its military bases, while increasing its own defensive readiness in Cyprus and Qatar.

The proposal to permit the retail sale of alcohol through online platforms is being discussed in Iceland.

The Catalan government has mandated that immigrants renewing their residency must study Catalan as a requirement for their permit renewal.

Feyenoord has temporarily relocated their training camp to Belgium to allow new signing Raheem Sterling to train while he awaits his work permit.

Argentinos Juniors secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Barcelona SC in Guayaquil in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores qualifying playoffs.

An individual has been waiting for approximately nine months to receive their work permit in Iceland.

The municipality of Lestijärvi unlawfully drilled energy wells on a vital groundwater area without the necessary water management permit, while simultaneously requiring local citizens to obtain permits for similar work.

A court ruled that the former chief architect of Kaunas was unfairly punished for a service violation related to the issuance of a construction permit.

Ukrainian officials have expressed outrage over the decision to permit athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in the Paralympic Games under their national flags, emphasizing the conflict's impact on sports.

Climate activists from the Fridays for Future movement were unsuccessful in their legal attempt to halt the operation of the Enefit 280-2 oil plant as the Tallinn Circuit Court upheld the environmental agency's complex permit.

On the 1456th day of the war in Ukraine, President Zelensky asserts that Ukrainians would not permit any territorial concessions in Donbass to Russia.

The Tartu City Council has granted a construction permit for a grain reception building for Tartu Mill, along with approval for a 35-meter high elevator and a tunnel.

Conservatives and legal experts criticize new ethics guidelines for federal judges that permit them to speak out on certain issues, viewing it as a hypocritical expansion of judicial power.

Latvia's Saeima is preparing legal amendments to permit the use of evidence obtained from phone taps in investigations, which has raised concerns over privacy and ethical implications.

The article discusses the home-buying process in Estonia, particularly the distinction between purchasing a secondary market apartment and a new development.

The railway tunnel on Aianduse Street in Estonia has received a temporary permit for pedestrian use, with partial access via stairs due to ongoing construction.

A new development named Talsinki at Tallinn's Admiralty Basin has been granted a building permit, aiming for completion in stages between 2028 and 2029.

The Supreme Court of Latvia has annulled a decision regarding the issuance of a construction permit for an apartment set up in the attic of a building, sending the case back for reconsideration.