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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland shut down a bank accused of relations with Iran and Russia

The Swiss financial regulatory authority announced the liquidation of a bank accused by the U.S. Treasury of facilitating transactions with illegal actors linked to Russia and Iran.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Regulatory Commission Inspector Threatens at Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, Apologizes to Kyushu Electric Without Showing Evidence

An inspector from Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority was reprimanded for making unsubstantiated threats during an inspection of the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, leading to an apology to Kyushu Electric.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chubu Electric President Promises to 'Promptly Submit' Data on Fraud Following Regulatory Committee's Indication

Chubu Electric's president acknowledged the insufficient documentation during a press conference and pledged to provide necessary records regarding the fraudulent data concerning earthquake motion standards used for the Hamaoka nuclear power plant.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Data Tampering at Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, Records for Standard Seismic Motion Missing - Regulatory Commission Inspection

The Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan announced findings of irregularities regarding seismic data at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, with records related to the establishment of standard seismic motion yet to be found.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Congress approves transforming the agency responsible for children's internet regulations into a regulatory agency

The Brazilian Senate approved a provisional measure to convert the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) into a regulatory agency that will oversee the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Life Insurance, the Guarantee Fund for Customers Arrives: How Much Is It Worth and Who It Is Mandatory For

A new guarantee fund for life insurance customers in Italy is set to be established, as approved by the regulatory authority Ivass, and is part of the 2024 budget law pending technical proceedings before its implementation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Public Transport Tickets in รŽle-de-France: Regulator Forces IDFM to Open Sale of Navigo Passes to SNCF and RATP

The transport regulatory authority has ordered รŽle-de-France Mobilitรฉs to allow SNCF and RATP to sell Navigo passes, enhancing competition and access to digital tickets.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Who is Neal Katyal... in whose arguments the US Supreme Court has been defeated by Trump on tariffs

Neal Katyal challenges President Trump's authority to impose tariffs in the Supreme Court, asserting that Congress holds regulatory power over trade.

Feb 21 โ€ข 03:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs hand over seized fuel to NMDPRA

Nigeria's Customs Service transferred 1,650 jerrycans of seized petrol worth N40.7m to the petroleum regulatory authority for investigation.

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs hand over seized N40.7m petrol to NMDPRA

The Nigerian Customs has transferred 1,650 jerrycans of seized petrol worth N40.7 million to the regulatory authority for investigation.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

An Appeal Against Demand Charges - Now Speaking a Utility Company That Does Things Differently

The electricity company Lahti Energia has stated that it currently does not offer demand charge-free contracts for homeowners, despite a recent regulatory announcement suggesting households may have the right to choose such an option.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Five-year Deadline for Nuclear Plant Terror Countermeasure Facilities to Be Extended, Potentially Avoiding Shutdown

Japan's Nuclear Regulatory Authority plans to extend the five-year deadline for installing terrorism countermeasure facilities at nuclear plants, which may prevent shutdowns.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

CVM "deriva"

The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) is facing operational challenges due to the lack of leadership as only two of its five director positions are filled amid significant market frauds.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

"Reprehensible Business Model": Regulatory Authority Appeals to Second Instance with Adult Content Block

The media authority Rheinland-Pfalz is appealing a court decision that ruled it cannot instruct internet providers to block the adult websites Pornhub and Youporn.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Your rights if you get a private parking ticket as car park firm fined ยฃ473,000

With a record number of private parking tickets issued in the UK, motorists must understand their rights, especially after Euro Car Parks was fined for regulatory failures.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Supervisory Authority Surprised by the Ruling that Found the Tourism Company Responsible for Sledding Accident

A tourism company in Finland was ordered to pay damages for a sledding accident, surprising local regulatory authorities.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

SNCF Rรฉseau wants to offer discounts on tolls to TGV operators that stop in small stations

SNCF Rรฉseau is planning to provide toll discounts to TGV operators who make stops at smaller train stations in France, pending approval from the transport regulatory authority.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

BC has lessons to learn from the Master case, says regulatory director of the authority

The Central Bank of Brazil acknowledges the need for improvements following the Master bank case, particularly in the speed of investor reimbursements by the Deposit Guarantee Fund.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

NMDPRA seals 11 petrol stations in Rivers for under-dispensing product, others

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has closed 11 petrol stations in Rivers State for practices such as under-dispensing fuel and using faulty pumps.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

UK threatens Air India with regulatory action over Boeing incident

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has threatened Air India with regulatory action after one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners was grounded in India due to a potentially faulty switch.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG boosts data protection, digital economy confidence globally

Nigeria is gaining recognition in global data privacy and digital governance due to the Nigeria Data Protection Act and the establishment of an independent regulatory authority, according to Dr. Vincent Olatunji.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NMDPRA targets zero fuel imports as downstream overhaul deepens

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is aiming to eliminate fuel imports as part of a major reform of the country's petroleum supply chain.

Feb 4 โ€ข 21:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China plans regulatory change to help C919 jet compete with Airbus and Boeing

China's civil aviation authority is proposing a regulatory change that would enable the C919 jet to utilize narrower runways, potentially increasing its market share in Southeast Asia.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ondo residents to enjoy regular power supply soon โ€“ Aiyedatiwa

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa promises residents of Ondo State improved electricity supply as part of a 50th anniversary celebration and following the transfer of electricity regulatory authority from the Federal Government.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"Failures" in "pluralism": CNews once again attacked by RSF, which refers to Arcom

The organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has formally referred CNews to the audiovisual regulatory authority Arcom for alleged significant failures in pluralism.

Jan 15 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Grok: The British Authority for Internet Safety Launches Investigation into the Obscene Images of X's Chatbot

The British regulatory authority, Ofcom, has commenced an investigation into obscene images generated by the Grok chatbot following concerns raised by the government about the alarming spread of fake and distressing nude images of women.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Changes in electricity charges: What the decision of the RAEY predicts for grid charges

The article discusses the recent decision by the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy, and Water (RAEY) regarding changes in electricity grid charges, including increases to be reflected in consumer bills and the regulated revenues for ADMIE.

Jan 6 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

Competition Authority Authorizes Sale of 'Pirate' Catalan Electricity Company That Requested Intervention for Serious Irregularities

The National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) has approved the sale of Elรฉctrica del Montsec, a small 'pirate' electricity distributor in Lleida, following requests for intervention due to severe regulatory violations.

Jan 5 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

EYDAP: The RAEY approved the increase in water tariffs

The Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water (RAEY) approved increases in water tariffs in Attica after a long period of stagnation, allowing for adjustments in both household and business charges.

Dec 30 โ€ข 18:15 UTC

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