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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Licenses for undocumented foreigners in Illinois: the change from TVDL to standard permit

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.

Feb 26 • 12:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Planned reform of education is postponed, announced Plaga

The planned reform in the education system in Czechia has been postponed as announced by Minister Plaga.

Feb 26 • 12:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Trump Unveils New Deadline: Wants War to End in a Month

Donald Trump has proposed a new timeline for ending the ongoing war, stating he wants it resolved within a month.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two streets in the city suddenly became paid: residents are furious, calling the decision a misunderstanding

Residents are outraged over new tolls introduced on two city streets, which they believe is an ill-conceived decision.

Feb 26 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New rule may reduce in-person requirements for teacher training; measure is supported by the MEC

A new proposal by Brazil's Ministry of Education aims to decrease the in-person training requirements for future teachers, prompting critique from education specialists.

Feb 26 • 11:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Birth rate in Tokyo increases for the first time in nine years due to extensive measures against declining birth rates, while nationwide numbers continue to decrease

Tokyo has seen an increase in its birth rate for the first time in nine years, attributed to various local government initiatives, although nationwide figures continue to decline.

Feb 26 • 11:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New Limits

The article discusses various economic and market-related topics, as well as public opinions and features from different sectors in Mexico.

Feb 26 • 11:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Ready for both War and Peace', Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi told Aaj Tak

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that Iran is prepared for both war and peace ahead of the third round of Geneva talks.

Feb 26 • 11:34 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Disappointment with inflation figures and snow removal caused damage

Disappointment with inflation figures remains, as recent reports show no change, and issues in snow removal operations led to damages to vehicles in Iceland.

Feb 26 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Kim Jong-un assures that he will continue to strengthen North Korea's nuclear capabilities

Kim Jong-un announced plans to enhance North Korea's nuclear capabilities while expressing a willingness to negotiate with the U.S. if it withdraws its 'hostile policy.'

Feb 26 • 11:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to respond to N. Androulakis' question on energy security this Friday

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to answer a parliamentary question regarding energy policy and security on Friday.

Feb 26 • 11:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jędrzej Bielecki: For the first time in the history of the Third Republic of Poland, the Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed such caution towards the alliance with the USA

Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has expressed unprecedented caution regarding the country's alliance with the United States during his tenth presentation of Poland's foreign policy guidelines in parliament.

Feb 26 • 11:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Central Bank Suffers: Another Billion Loss for the ECB

The European Central Bank reported a billion euro loss for the fiscal year, though lower than the previous year's loss.

Feb 26 • 11:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Emanuele Orsini: "Competitiveness must be at the center. A national plan for energy and the country's growth can take off"

Emanuele Orsini emphasizes the importance of maintaining manufacturing in Europe to prevent deindustrialization and calls for a clear national energy strategy.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The ECB reduces its losses to 1.254 billion and sees the value of its gold reserves grow

The European Central Bank reports a reduced loss of 1.254 billion euros while the value of its gold reserves increases.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Why the Contes do not return

Giuseppe Conte re-emerges, criticizing the government's criminal policy reform amid internal strife within his political party, M5S.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Strength and business are not enough: America is more alone

The article discusses the shortcomings of U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump, emphasizing growing isolation and distrust among Western allies.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Heavier Paychecks. Flat Tax of 5% on Renewals and 15% on Bonuses and Shifts

The Italian government is implementing a flat tax to ease the financial burden of salary increases, aiming to boost purchasing power and encourage contract negotiations.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the new US tariffs hit Canada? The finance minister has no illusions

Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has acknowledged the impact of new US tariffs on Canadian trade following President Trump's recent address.

Feb 26 • 10:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Yogi's big meeting in Japan

The meeting aims to enhance communication and collaboration among various stakeholders in regional creation and value promotion.

Feb 26 • 10:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Trump's tariffs: what are they now and what to expect in the future

The article discusses the current state of D. Trump's tariffs and future expectations, including a new 10% tariff set to last for 150 days.

Feb 26 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Castro says he will cancel metro fare increase; fare will remain at R$ 7.90 until the end of the year, says government

Governor Cláudio Castro announced the cancellation of a scheduled metro fare increase in Rio de Janeiro, maintaining the current fare of R$ 7.90 until the end of the year with public funding.

Feb 26 • 10:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The government closes the door to refugees from Ukraine

The Danish government is preparing to limit the influx of Ukrainian refugees by proposing new legislation that restricts residency for selected groups of Ukrainians.

Feb 26 • 10:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ukraine has decided to significantly raise pensions - they will increase from March 1.

Ukraine has announced a 12.1% increase in pensions and insurance payments starting March 1, as part of its ongoing pension enhancement policy amid economic challenges.

Feb 26 • 10:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Debate after Radosław Sikorski's exposé. Marcin Przydacz: there is a lack of ideas for foreign policy

Radosław Sikorski presented his foreign policy priorities for 2026, emphasizing the importance of EU membership for Poland, while Marcin Przydacz criticized the government for not having a clear foreign policy strategy.

Feb 26 • 10:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Sources: The White House wants Israel to launch a first attack against Iran

US President Donald Trump's advisors preferred that Israel would take the first military action against Iran in the case of a potential escalation, rather than the United States.

Feb 26 • 10:26 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

IMF issues national debt warning to US

The IMF warns that the US national debt is set to reach 140% of GDP within five years if fiscal deficits are not reduced.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for February 27

Yongin University held an inauguration ceremony for its new president, Park Yoon-kyu, on February 25, while various other significant appointments and events were reported from Korea.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un's Diverging Strategies Toward the South and the US, and Nuclear Policy... The Key Phrase is 'Safety and Development of the North Korean Regime'

Kim Jong-un emphasizes the necessity of nuclear armament and erecting barriers between North and South Korea while hinting at the future need to reconcile with the US for North Korea's development.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki halves meat and dairy procurement in schools and daycares

The Helsinki City Council has approved a proposal to halve the procurement of meat and dairy products in city food services by 2030, substituting them with plant-based foods.

Feb 26 • 10:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk after Radosław Sikorski's exposé: Despair on the president's face

Donald Tusk commented on the foreign policy vision presented by Radosław Sikorski, emphasizing Poland's strength and alliance with the USA amidst the threats posed by Russia.

Feb 26 • 10:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Council Tightens the Screws on Outgoing Government: 'Hope is not a Climate Strategy'

Denmark's Climate Council criticizes the outgoing government for failing to demonstrate how the country will achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Nawrocki commented on Sikorski's exposé. This detail draws attention

Karol Nawrocki praised Radosław Sikorski's speech, highlighting the alignment of Poland's strategic policies against the existential threat posed by Russia.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why capping credit card interest rates will kill credit for working families

The article argues that capping credit card interest rates could lead to unintended consequences that harm working families and small businesses by reducing supply.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic voters were less enthusiastic when Trump touted crackdown on cartels and fentanyl, SOTU dial reveals

During President Trump's State of the Union address, Republican voters showed support for his statements on drug cartels and fentanyl, while Democrats appeared less enthusiastic about his aggressive foreign policy approach.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani's rent freeze, tax hikes a 'one-two wealth destruction punch,' economists warn

Economists are concerned that Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed rent freeze and tax increases could severely impact New York's housing market and broader economic stability.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lagarde: AI does not yet bring a wave of layoffs - Digital euro ready by the end of the term

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that artificial intelligence has not yet led to massive layoffs in the Eurozone, while also emphasizing the importance of completing projects like the digital euro during her term.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Senator Lindsey Graham: Iran is facing a Berlin Wall moment — history is watching us now

Senator Lindsey Graham discusses the current unrest in Iran and the pivotal moment it presents for the United States and the world.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

After the cancellation of Trump's tariffs, a flood of lawsuits from companies is coming. Billions are at stake

The removal of Trump's tariffs has led to a surge of lawsuits from various companies.

Feb 26 • 09:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mexico, known for long working hours among OECD countries, approves gradual reduction of work hours to 40 hours a week by 2030

Mexico has approved a plan to gradually reduce the maximum work week from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, marking a historic change in labor policy.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

They Want a City Train Instead of a City Line

Local leaders in Iceland suggest prioritizing a train connection between Reykjavik and Hafnarfjordur over the planned bus rapid transit system.

Feb 26 • 09:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Learning matters because the future matters

The article discusses the importance of incorporating future-oriented educational policies in Mexico's basic and secondary education system.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Republic pushes for ETS system change, proposing price cap and further delay

The Czech Republic is advocating for adjustments in the ETS system, suggesting a price cap alongside a proposal for additional delays.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hauck & Bauer: Today 20 Years Ago

The first Bavarian intermediate storage facility for nuclear waste commenced operations on February 27, 2006, in Grafenrheinfeld.

Feb 26 • 09:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I haven't seen anything like this in 36 years... this policy is a failure', says Rajiv Bajaj on Maharashtra's EV Policy

Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, criticizes Maharashtra's electric vehicle policy, suggesting it could be detrimental to the auto industry and possibly the first completely failed policy he has encountered in his 36-year career.

Feb 26 • 09:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Korea Public Enterprise Association Successfully Hold Conference on 'New Government Policies for Public Institutions and AI Transformation'

A successful conference was held at Seoul National University of Science and Technology focusing on new government policies for public institutions and the transformation shaped by AI, attended by over 200 participants from various sectors.

Feb 26 • 09:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spread of AI Deepfake Videos Before Local Elections... Government to Respond with Zero Tolerance Policy

The South Korean government is intensifying its response against the spread of AI-generated deepfake videos that falsely depict candidates ahead of the June 3 local elections.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Sikorski in the Sejm on Europe and America

Radosław Sikorski addressed the Sejm, emphasizing the importance of the European Union in shaping the future of Europe and discussing the challenges in Poland's relationships with the US and EU.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico and the Complexity of International Trade

The article discusses how Trump's presidency altered U.S. trade policies, steering them towards protectionism and facing legal challenges regarding tariffs imposed on Mexico.

Feb 26 • 09:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Getting into medical school is now possible with money, and it may be a good thing for patients

Finland's Education Minister proposed increasing medical school admissions significantly, sparking debate over the adequacy of medical education capacity in relation to real healthcare needs.

Feb 26 • 08:39 UTC

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