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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The bingo is over: a retirement home in Bilbao suspends the game after a police visit and a fine warning of 60,000 euros

A retirement home in Bilbao has suspended its weekly bingo game following a police visit and a potential fine of 60,000 euros due to complaints about gambling.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lycabettus: The maneuvers cost him a fine of 2,000 euros

A driver in Lycabettus was fined 2,000 euros for performing drifting maneuvers during a traffic enforcement operation in Athens.

Mar 20 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'It's not a pension': club targeted by the Federal Police for trafficking of women required a fine for those who 'didn't work'

A club in Santa Catarina, Brazil, was raided by the Federal Police for trafficking women for sexual exploitation, where a fine was imposed on those who did not participate in work.

Mar 20 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS FROM THE COURT ⟩ The hoisting of the ESN flag has come at a high cost: Jaak Valge has appealed a police fine in court

Estonian MP Jaak Valge and writer Andres Aule raised the ESN flag at a cultural site, resulting in Valge receiving a fine from the police, which he is now contesting in court.

Mar 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police seize half a ton of fish and fine trio R$ 32 thousand for illegal fishing in the interior of SP

Three men were fined over R$ 32,000 for illegal fishing in the Aguapeí River in Valparaíso, São Paulo, where 543 kilograms of curimba fish were seized.

Mar 18 • 18:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Wednesday law change could see any dog seized and owners hit with unlimited fine

New laws in the UK effective March 18, 2026, will allow police to seize dogs and impose unlimited fines on owners if their pets are perceived to be worrying livestock, even if no wrongdoing occurs.

Mar 17 • 08:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The 'pink apericena'? It was an illegal party. March 8 ends with a fine of 5,000 euros

An unauthorized women's celebration in Opera, Italy, on March 8 led to police intervention and over 5,000 euros in fines due to lack of permits.

Mar 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

When Čurilla is in custody, strict regime is fine, but for the Takáč group it is a crime according to the police inspection

The Slovak police inspection is seen as applying double standards in evaluating the treatment of detainees, particularly in the cases involving Ján Čurila and members of the Takáč gang.

Mar 10 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother of councilman who died after aesthetic procedure with PMMA tried to reassure daughter: 'Everything will be fine'

Isabel Cristina Oyama Jacinto Gonzaga died following an aesthetic procedure in Goiânia, Brazil, sparking police investigations into potential medical errors related to her pre-existing health conditions.

Mar 10 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Geos, helicopters at dawn and explosions in the Movistar Arena (and earlier in the Bernabéu): the National Police fine-tunes its preparation with terrorist attack drills in large venues

The National Police conducted a realistic terrorist attack drill at the Movistar Arena in Madrid, involving helicopters and explosions, to prepare for potential security threats at large public events.

Mar 9 • 22:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

This Year, More Than 20,000 Cars Have Had Their License Plates Seized for Traffic Fine Delinquencies... Special Crackdown Until April

The South Korean police reported that over 20,000 vehicles have had their license plates seized this year due to unpaid traffic fines, with a special crackdown ongoing until April.

Mar 9 • 03:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

I-P: Robert had a bathroom emergency during his morning run – it became a police matter

A Finnish man received a fine for public urination after a police officer caught him during a bathroom emergency while jogging.

Mar 6 • 05:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tartu is monitored by over 120 police cameras. Why and how are they used?

Tartu's use of over 120 police cameras has sparked controversy following a resident's fine for running a red light, which was caught on camera.

Mar 5 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TRAFFIC DRAMA: 'The police state has arrived...' the fine for a red light in Tartu revealed an unexpected surveillance method

A recent incident in Tartu involving a red light fine has sparked public debate about the balance between necessary traffic enforcement and excessive surveillance methods.

Mar 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

M-1 Champions Takurou Learn Bicycle Rules, Fine 'High Even with Prize Money'

The comedy duo Takurou, winners of the M-1 Grand Prix 2025, participated in a bicycle safety class organized by the Osaka police, addressing the importance of understanding new traffic laws and fines for violations.

Mar 4 • 04:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ "Six hours in Latvia and already a fine!" A couple's return to their homeland with two cars causes problems

A Latvian family returning from Denmark faces fines from police for their vehicles while attempting to navigate the complexities of car registration in Latvia.

Mar 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Caught by authorities – this driver's speed: he faces a fine or may even lose his driving license

A driver caught speeding at 149 km/h may face a fine and temporary suspension of their driving license, sparking a heated debate on social media.

Feb 28 • 11:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Drove twice as fast – will be expelled from the country

A tourist caught driving at 99 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in Norway will face expulsion after receiving a fine and reporting requirements to the police.

Feb 27 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Woman attacked her partner, police fines Georgian citizen working in Estonia without proper documents

A 50-year-old woman attacked her 65-year-old partner in Elva, Estonia, leading to police action and a fine for a Georgian citizen working illegally in the country.

Feb 26 • 09:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pot broke, fine demanded, and police involved... Serious allegations against the school by the student's family

A student in Uttar Pradesh was expelled from school after breaking a pot, with his family alleging a fine of 1,000 rupees was demanded by the school.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Video: Police treated police dog in a terrible way

A Finnish police officer has been sentenced to a fine and a two-year prohibition on keeping animals after he was caught on video striking and dragging a police dog during a training exercise in Porin.

Feb 25 • 08:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Journal First Edition this Friday, February 20, 2026

The G1 report covers various news including U.S. Supreme Court's decision on tariffs, discussions between Lula and Trump on critical minerals, an upcoming CPI hearing, a police-related death in Brazil, and issues surrounding drug trafficking and a Tesla fine.

Feb 20 • 18:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Fine of 5,700 euros confirmed for María León due to her incident with the Local Police of Seville

The Provincial Court of Seville has confirmed a fine of 5,700 euros for actress María León following her resistance and minor injury incidents involving local police.

Feb 19 • 14:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Traffic Violation Denial Incident Leads to Punishment of Officer Who Paid Fine Out of Pocket

A police officer in Japan has been disciplined for attempting to avoid investigating a traffic violation by falsifying documents and paying the fine himself.

Feb 19 • 11:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Google maps versus reality. A driver challenges a speed camera fine and reveals gaps in the investigation

A driver contests a speeding fine after discovering missing speed limit signs, challenging the credibility of police evidence based on Google Maps images.

Feb 17 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Can the police fine for dirty license plates?

A viewer of the program "Bez tabu" raises concerns about the rising number of vehicles with unreadable license plates and questions the police's enforcement on this issue.

Feb 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Police was drunk at work - caught for another crime in the parking lot

A police officer was caught driving under the influence and working while intoxicated, resulting in a fine and prior incidents of similar behavior being noted.

Feb 17 • 17:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"I won't tell you A or O!" Fashion designer Katrin Kuldma challenged the police fine and left the judge hanging

Katrin Kuldma, the fashion designer, challenged a recent police fine in court but did not appear for the hearing, leaving the judge awaiting her presence.

Feb 17 • 16:20 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Chinese citizen expelled from Norway for five years after traffic accident

A Chinese citizen has been expelled from Norway for five years following a traffic violation that occurred in Balsfjord, resulting in a fine and the release of video footage by police for awareness.

Feb 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Summer of 1963: Retaining Driver's Licenses, Number of Offenses, and the Day the 'Gray Foxes' Came Out to Fine Pedestrians

In 1963, Buenos Aires implemented a debate on the legality of traffic police retaining driver's licenses amid concerns over driver and pedestrian violations.

Feb 13 • 18:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Driver recognized as violator: "The police misled me"

A driver involved in an accident with an ambulance in Klaipėda claims he was misled by police after receiving a fine for traffic violations.

Feb 13 • 16:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Pepe Aguilar reveals that he was in Mexico City during the attack on police near his ranch: 'My family is fine'

Pepe Aguilar clarifies that he and his family are safe in Mexico City amid false reports of their involvement in an attack on police near his ranch in Zacatecas.

Feb 13 • 05:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Police vs. the City of Riga: Dispute Over a 500 Euro Car Vignette Fine Reaches the Regional Court

The Latvian State Police and the City of Riga are in a legal dispute regarding responsibility for a fine issued for driving without a road usage fee, raising questions about whether the state can penalize itself.

Feb 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Driver who collided with medic vehicle agreed to 45 euro fine but regretted after paying it

A driver in Klaipėda who collided with an emergency medical vehicle accepted a 45 euro fine, later expressing regret after discovering new details about the incident.

Feb 12 • 15:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police seize 112 birds from wild fauna and impose a fine of over R$ 200,000 in Montes Claros

The police seized 112 wild birds being kept in captivity in Montes Claros, Brazil, imposing a significant fine due to mistreatment conditions.

Feb 12 • 13:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Susanna Penttilä made a brazen proposal to the police – What the expert thinks

Susanna Penttilä, a fashion entrepreneur and OnlyFans influencer, is under scrutiny for suggesting an alternative method to pay her fine after being caught using her phone while driving.

Feb 11 • 14:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jack Grealish hit with £1,000 fine for what he did the night before Everton match

Jack Grealish received a £1,000 fine after running a red light in his Lamborghini the night before a match.

Feb 11 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Can you keep your car running while you run errands? In this case, you will receive a ticket on your windshield

Keeping your car idling in a parking lot during frost conditions may lead to a fine, as Finnish law permits idling only for two minutes unless waiting in traffic.

Feb 9 • 04:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

The explosive businessman linked to Australia’s biggest tobacco fine

Businessman Sam Kanjo, linked to a massive illegal tobacco fine in Australia, is embroiled in legal turbulence and accusations involving the Australian Federal Police.

Feb 8 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With the support of satellite images, police catch and fine man R$ 1,500 for illegal deforestation in Salmourão

A 55-year-old man was fined R$ 1,595 for illegally deforesting native vegetation in Salmourão, Brazil, using satellite imagery for monitoring.

Feb 7 • 21:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Police found a prohibited device in a Mercedes - driver fined 10,000 euros

A driver in Pirkanmaa received a hefty fine for using a banned radar detector, which resulted in the police seizing the device.

Feb 7 • 19:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

She was carried away by the police on a chair. Now the frail 93-year-old refuses to pay the fine and serve the prison sentence.

A 93-year-old woman, Mimi Bing Øverli, refuses to pay her fine of 9600 NOK or serve a nine-day prison sentence for her environmental activism against tree-cutting in Oslo.

Feb 7 • 11:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

The Guards Left a Drunk Man in the Garage, Then He Was Run Over by a Car. The Court Punished Them with a Fine

Two Brno city guards were fined 100,000 CZK and banned from duty for four years after a drunk man they communicated with was killed by a car in an underground garage, an incident they dispute.

Feb 3 • 18:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Hellenic Police: Beware of deceptive message regarding alleged traffic fine payment

The Hellenic Police warns citizens about a fraudulent SMS aiming to deceive them into paying a nonexistent traffic fine for speeding.

Feb 3 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Man is arrested for beating a dog on the street in Douradina (MS)

A man was arrested in Douradina, MS for animal abuse after being caught on video beating a dog, and he faces charges and a fine of over R$ 1,000.

Feb 2 • 22:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

PPA has processed over 1,000 cases of hostile symbolism usage in four years

The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board has initiated over 1,000 administrative proceedings for the public display of hostile symbols since April 2022, with an average fine exceeding 400 euros, while a lawyer argues that the law creates more problems than it solves.

Feb 2 • 19:05 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Court convicts AfD politician Halemba of money laundering and extortion with a 30,000 Euro fine

Daniel Halemba, an AfD politician, has been fined over 30,000 Euros for money laundering and extortion, despite being acquitted of incitement charges related to materials found during a police raid.

Feb 2 • 15:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Minister Żurek Renounced His Immunity. This Is the Finale of His Mishap Behind the Wheel

Minister Waldemar Żurek has renounced his immunity and agreed to accept a fine after being found guilty of a driving offense, as confirmed by the Krakow Police Headquarters.

Feb 2 • 09:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

High misdemeanor court doubled the fine for Russian Aeroflot

The High Misdemeanor Court in Zagreb has upheld an appeal by the airport police and doubled the fine imposed on Russian airline Aeroflot to €13,260 for violating the law on foreigners.

Jan 16 • 12:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Positive drug test refused blood and urine extraction, fined 2650 euros and lost driving license

A 53-year-old driver in Kali was fined 2650 euros and had his driving license revoked after refusing to provide blood and urine samples following a positive drug test.

Jan 15 • 08:48 UTC

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