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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Star economist: Billionaires in Sweden have unreasonable privileges – a new tax is needed

Economist Gabriel Zucman argues that Swedish billionaires enjoy unfair tax privileges compared to the upper middle class.

Mar 22 • 19:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Improved Offer Already. The Union Does Not Collaborate

The Italian union FIEG is facing challenges in updating a national labor contract that is deemed outdated and overly protective of existing privileges.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

2) The conservatives want progress against those who only preserve privileges

The article discusses the paradox of political perspectives in Italy, arguing that conservatives are seeking genuine progress while those who cling to old privileges label themselves as progressives.

Mar 22 • 10:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Letters from readers: Land of peace; reaction; they talk about democracy, but...

A reader reflects on the privileges of living in Argentina as a peaceful nation amidst his travels in conflict-ridden Middle Eastern countries.

Mar 22 • 03:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Consequences of the Ukraine War: Russian Veterans Bring Violence Back Home

Russian veterans returning from the Ukraine War are causing internal conflicts in their homeland, drawing attention to their readiness for violence and the privileges they receive.

Mar 21 • 10:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Moral of Adorni: Flying Without Falling is Not for Everyone

The article critiques the official government's lack of concern regarding political privileges expressed through a recent incident involving Manuel Adorni and explores the electoral consequences of economic mismanagement in Argentina.

Mar 20 • 03:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

"Strange conversations" of Sebastian M. in detention. Ministry: "The prosecutor is obliged to take action"

Sebastian M. claims he was not responsible for a fatal accident and has had his phone privileges revoked due to concerns he might flee the country.

Mar 19 • 15:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Man drove to the forest to shoot and hit a gamekeeper with his car. He received a suspended sentence and will lose his weapons

A man in Czechia has been sentenced following an incident where he hit a gamekeeper with his car while on his way to hunt in the forest, resulting in the loss of his gun privileges.

Mar 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From Illia's cars to Adorni's planes: privileges and power

The case of former spokesperson Manuel Adorni raises questions about the credibility of the Milei administration's narrative on austerity, transparency, and public ethics.

Mar 18 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Letter from the Family of Eliza Samudio Points Out Flaws in Justice and Denounces Privileges of Bruno

A letter from the family of Eliza Samudio criticizes the Brazilian justice system for allowing convicted murderer Bruno Fernandes to enjoy privileges while serving his sentence.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional electoral reform: Less privilege and more citizen participation, says Segob

The Mexican Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, presented a constitutional reform initiative aimed at reducing privileges, expanding democratic rights, and enhancing citizen participation during a public conference.

Mar 17 • 19:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum presents her Plan B for electoral reform: These are its main points

President Claudia Sheinbaum is set to submit her Plan B for electoral reform to the Senate, which aims to reduce privileges, adjust public spending, and expand mechanisms for citizen participation.

Mar 17 • 18:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Woman and Black: White Feminists Confronting Their Privileges

The article discusses the need for white women feminists to acknowledge their privileges in the context of colonial hierarchy, particularly emphasizing that race should be viewed as a foundational issue in modern feminism.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Prisons Without Privileges

A social media celebrity serving time in an Argentine women's prison celebrates her last birthday behind bars with a vibrant party that gains attention online.

Mar 16 • 03:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Rose West's Murky Prison Life Gorging on Chocolate and Crocheting after 'Sex Attack'

Serial killer Rose West is living a life of luxury in prison, facing allegations of sexual assault while receiving special privileges.

Mar 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Combinations, threats, and privileges... The hidden side of the former mayor of Agde, who fell under the influence of a fortune teller

A deep investigation reveals the secret dealings and corrupt practices of Gilles D’Ettore, the former mayor of Agde, who was recently implicated in a scandal involving a fortune teller.

Mar 13 • 06:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The court's friend and the minister's flatterer

The article critiques the lifestyle and ethical standards of Brazilian ministers, particularly those in the Supreme Federal Court (STF), highlighting their power and the consequences of extravagant privileges.

Mar 11 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Beatrice and Eugenie 'risk losing royal titles - they're going to say goodbye'

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie may face the loss of their royal titles and privileges due to their family's association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Podcast: Kimmo Vehviläinen has sharp words on the privilege of gays – Katja Ståhl was shocked

In a controversial podcast, Kimmo Vehviläinen discusses his views on gay privileges, prompting debate with his co-host Katja Ståhl.

Mar 10 • 04:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Attack on privileges, 'The Wealth of Nations' by Adam Smith turns 250

This article celebrates the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's influential book, 'The Wealth of Nations', highlighting its critique of the British Empire's mercantilist practices.

Mar 9 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Victims of the storm ask the TSJ to 'not apply' the parliamentary privilege to Mazón for being a 'fraud of law' and to investigate him in the court of Catarroja

Storm victims are urging the TSJ not to apply parliamentary privileges to ex-president Carlos Mazón, calling for his investigation in a lower court.

Mar 9 • 11:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

These professions do not pay health insurance contributions. Experts: it's time to end the privileges

Experts recommend reducing privileged groups in health insurance contributions in Poland to ensure solidarity in the funding of health care.

Mar 7 • 17:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Hanging House' Controversy: Kejriwal to Appear Before Assembly Committee Today

Delhi's former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to present his side on the 'Hanging House' controversy before the Delhi Assembly's Privileges Committee today.

Mar 6 • 05:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Anne Sebba: Many leading dignitaries of the Nazi state showed a fondness for music

The article discusses the unique female orchestra in Auschwitz, which provided its members with certain privileges amid the horrors of the camp.

Mar 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

End of privileges for Ukrainians in Poland. Schools received a few months' notice

Poland will end special privileges granted to Ukrainian refugees by a law effective March 5, 2026, affecting residency, work, and education.

Mar 5 • 06:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From 'Save Private Mazón' to 'Dignity', via 'Friend-Zone': Debate on the Privileges of Former Valencian Presidents

The Valencian Corts is rejecting a proposal to reduce the privileges of former presidents, amidst a controversy surrounding Carlos Mazón.

Mar 4 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Director of SC prison involved with prisoner’s partner received steak to grant privileges

The director of the Male Prison of Lages, SC, was arrested for allegedly granting privileges to a prisoner in exchange for benefits including steak.

Feb 27 • 13:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

72-year-old woman, who killed many girls, is still unrepentant

A 72-year-old serial killer in the UK, Rose West, recently regained privileges in prison despite a history of sexual assault against fellow inmates.

Feb 27 • 13:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cryptocurrencies: Billions in Tax Privileges for Bitcoin

The article discusses how a different taxation approach for Bitcoin could yield billions in revenue for the state, amidst ongoing debates about its current tax treatment.

Feb 27 • 11:09 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"36,000 entries are amazing" - Finance Minister Katayama's comments on tax privileges and subsidies being 'waste'

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama revealed that a total of approximately 36,000 opinions were received regarding tax privileges and subsidies that some consider wasteful.

Feb 27 • 02:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Competition in the Postal Market: Is Ruin Threatening Rivals of the Post?

The insolvency of the postal competitor DVS has intensified the debate about tax privileges enjoyed by the Deutsche Post in Germany's mail market.

Feb 26 • 19:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Column 'Hanks World': Let the Boomers Keep Their Apartments!

The article discusses the generational conflicts and distribution issues related to housing and privileges among different generations, with a particular focus on baby boomers.

Feb 24 • 19:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zema releases video criticizing STF ministers and calling for protest on Paulista Avenue

The governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, released a video criticizing STF ministers and calling for a protest against what he calls 'privileges of the untouchables.'

Feb 22 • 20:16 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

As Charles Moves Away from Him, Andrew Discovers He No Longer Enjoys the Protection of the Crown Like in the Days of His Mother the Queen

Prince Andrew is facing increasing isolation and loss of royal privileges following his scandalous past involving Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 22 • 13:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What jobs did Sheinbaum have before becoming president? 'I will retire with my ISSSTE pension'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum discusses her previous jobs and her upcoming pension during a presentation of the 'Pensions without privileges' reform.

Feb 22 • 13:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"Obsession with power and privileges," Marx Arriaga's resistance to leave his position: Kenia López

Kenia López criticized Marx Arriaga's unwillingness to resign from his position at the SEP, describing it as an obsession with power and privileges.

Feb 17 • 08:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Privileges for the 'New Russian Elite': How Putin Elevates His Killers

The article discusses the legislative changes in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine that grant privileges to wartime participants and their families, contributing to a new elite.

Feb 16 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Inmates fought in prison over listening to the radio

Estonian inmates engaged in fights over access to radio listening privileges from February 9 to 15, prompting intervention from prison officials.

Feb 16 • 11:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jae-myung asks "Do you believe that privileges should be maintained for multi-homeowners?" directed at Jang Dong-hyuk

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung questions the ruling party leader's stance on multi-home ownership and privileges amid ongoing housing issues.

Feb 16 • 00:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brianna Ghey's twisted killers now with special prison perks despite sick passions

Brianna Ghey's murderers are reportedly receiving special privileges in prison despite the nature of their crime, which has raised concerns over the justice system's handling of their case.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video of influencer dancing in mall leads to monitored individual returning to prison in RO; understand

A viral video of influencer Uesley Aquino de Souza dancing in a shopping mall while on electronic monitoring has resulted in his return to prison after losing his electronic monitoring privileges.

Feb 14 • 16:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Dijanović: Cultural War as the Last Line of Defense for Privileges

The article discusses how recurring debates in Croatian public discourse, particularly surrounding figures like Marko Perković Thompson, highlight the cultural war that serves to protect established privileges against the changing attitudes of younger generations.

Feb 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We Know the Results of the Referendum Among JSW Employees. What About the Privileges?

JSW employees overwhelmingly approved a referendum aimed at suspending certain employee benefits to stabilize the company's financial situation.

Feb 13 • 07:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Favors, gifts, and access: the benefits system that Epstein offered to his circle

The article discusses Jeffrey Epstein's manipulation tactics, detailing how he offered gifts and privileges to influence and control people in his circle.

Feb 12 • 17:43 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Brussels and Kiev have declared war on Hungary – Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims that Brussels and Kiev have declared war on Hungary as the EU plans to extend limited membership privileges to Ukraine.

Feb 11 • 12:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Director of Conocoto medical center was dismissed after alerts of 'privileges' for Santiago Díaz, accused of rape

Andrés Vinueza, the director of the Conocoto medical center, was dismissed due to allegations of preferential treatment for Santiago Díaz, who is facing charges for the rape of a minor.

Feb 10 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino asks for Justice at the crossroads of perks

Brazilian Minister Flávio Dino criticizes public sector privileges while supporting President Lula's stance against Congress's proposal for new perks.

Feb 10 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Epstein left her 50 million US dollars, two private islands, and a 33-carat diamond ring: who is that Belarusian woman?

The article explores the life and connections of Karyna Shuliak, a Belarusian dentist closely associated with Jeffrey Epstein, revealing the significant gifts and privileges he bestowed upon her.

Feb 9 • 20:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: Appeal Court affirms suspension of Natasha

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti by the Senate, affirming that the legislative body acted within its rights and ruling that Akpoti's parliamentary privileges were not violated.

Feb 9 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

With Extras, the Carnival of Powers Lasts All Year Long

The article reflects on the allegorical representation of political figures during Brazilian Carnival, highlighting the absurdity of their behaviors and privileges.

Feb 9 • 14:48 UTC

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