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National & Local

Large fire in KlaipÄ—da district: repairing machinery burned

A significant fire in Patyrio village destroyed machinery and equipment stored within a metal hangar, prompting extensive firefighting efforts.

Mar 23 • 08:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Quantum Bioresonance': Justice Points to Irregular Medical Practice and Prohibits Technique Used by Naturopath in RS

A Brazilian court has prohibited a naturopath from performing and advertising a technique known as 'quantum bioresonance,' citing irregular medical practice and potential harm to patients.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by falling woman

A pedestrian in Melbourne is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a woman who fell from a building above him.

Mar 23 • 03:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA: what changes in the online protection of children and adolescents

The Digital ECA introduces new regulations in Brazil aimed at protecting minors online by controlling their access to age-inappropriate content.

Mar 23 • 03:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Intensive crackdown on illegal freight truck operations from the 24th... at toll booths and rest areas nationwide

The South Korean government will commence a concentrated crackdown on illegal freight truck operations starting from the 24th, targeting major roads across the country.

Mar 23 • 02:14 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Playing 'Toretto': 4 cars end up in the impound lot after ‘street racing’ event in CDMX

Four cars were impounded in Mexico City after being used in an illegal street racing event in Coyoacán.

Mar 22 • 21:36 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Gas explosion in Istanbul - two buildings destroyed

A gas explosion in Istanbul has resulted in the destruction of two buildings and one fatality, with several others injured.

Mar 22 • 17:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Do you use a scooter, motorcycle, or electric bike? Here is what we know about the plates and procedures for circulation in CDMX

New regulations have been introduced in Mexico City for electric scooters, bikes, and motorcycles, requiring drivers to have a license, plates, and helmets.

Mar 22 • 14:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Did Another Major Fire Disaster Occur? Unlicensed Renovation, Grease Residue, and Sandwich Panels Are the Three Major Issues

A fire at a factory in Daejeon, South Korea resulted in 14 deaths and numerous injuries, spurring questions about safety regulations and structural issues.

Mar 22 • 12:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Traffic violations make Beijing tighten rules for self-propelled vehicles, popular in São Paulo

Beijing has decided to enforce stricter regulations on self-propelled vehicles, including e-bikes, due to traffic violations and safety concerns.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Soon time for tire change - this is what applies

In less than a month, it will be illegal to drive on studded tires unless winter road conditions prevail in Sweden.

Mar 22 • 08:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Exclusive] '74 people injured' Safety Industrial, Sodium of 'Grade 1 Hazardous Material' Imported Unlawfully

Following a deadly fire at a car parts manufacturing facility in Daejeon, it has been confirmed that Safety Industrial violated safety regulations concerning the handling of sodium, classified as a Grade 1 hazardous material.

Mar 22 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Do not carry this item on the flight, or you will be stopped at the airport

Air travel safety mandates strict adherence to regulations regarding what items are allowed on flights, particularly flammable substances, which pose significant risks.

Mar 21 • 11:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lesko not only without a maternity ward. There will also be no birthing room

The closure of the maternity ward in Lesko has sparked ongoing concerns, with the government proposing new regulations to ensure safety for pregnant women in areas lacking maternity services.

Mar 21 • 11:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Boris Palmer in Interview: 'I do not defend senseless things'

Boris Palmer, the mayor of Tübingen, criticizes bureaucratic regulations, particularly in school safety, arguing they waste resources on hypothetical dangers rather than benefiting actual education.

Mar 21 • 09:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Milan, clash between a motorcycle and a taxi: two young adults dead

A tragic accident in Milan resulted in the death of a 20-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man when their motorcycle collided with a taxi.

Mar 21 • 08:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daejeon Factory Fire, 'Illegal Facilities' Built by Dividing Floors Contributed to the Disaster

The recent fire at a Daejeon factory, which resulted in multiple casualties, was exacerbated by the presence of illegal facilities not included in the original building design.

Mar 21 • 08:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ZZS proposes stricter regulations for third-country drivers

The Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) in Latvia has proposed amendments to strengthen requirements for drivers from third countries to enhance road safety.

Mar 21 • 06:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Fire in South Korean factory results in 10 dead and nearly 60 injured

A fire in an auto parts factory in South Korea has left 10 dead and 59 injured, with authorities still searching for four missing individuals.

Mar 21 • 06:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Ten people died in a fire at a factory in South Korea on Friday

A tragic factory fire in South Korea resulted in ten fatalities on Friday.

Mar 21 • 06:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

At least ten dead in factory fire

At least ten people have died in a factory fire at a car manufacturing plant in Daejeon, South Korea.

Mar 20 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the case of the young man who got lost on Pico Paraná, 15 people are fined for illegal visits to the mountain

Fifteen individuals were fined for illegally accessing Pico Paraná, a popular tourist destination in southern Brazil, during an operation by environmental authorities.

Mar 20 • 14:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Crime Scene" from Frankfurt: Insulation Leads to Hell

A new episode of the German crime series "Tatort" highlights the dire consequences of improper building insulation, drawing parallels to real-life fire disasters.

Mar 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Searching for a feared substance in a place where it definitely does not belong

The Finnish Customs Authority has begun monitoring cosmetic products for compliance with regulations, focusing on potential allergens and harmful ingredients like asbestos.

Mar 20 • 07:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs: A lot of ambiguities in cosmetic products coming from outside the EU

The Finnish Customs has reported increasing ambiguities in the composition of cosmetic products imported from outside the EU, raising concerns about safety and compliance.

Mar 20 • 06:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers are now realising difference between single and double yellow lines

A driving expert has clarified the differences between single and double yellow lines in the UK, emphasizing their meanings in terms of traffic regulations and stopping restrictions.

Mar 20 • 04:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Government update on major licence change for drivers aged over 70

The UK government is considering significant changes to driving regulations for drivers over 70 that include mandatory eyesight tests and other safety measures.

Mar 20 • 03:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bread factory closed due to cockroach infestation is fined again for continuing production

A bread factory in Fortaleza, Brazil, has been fined again for continuing operations despite being closed due to health violations including a cockroach infestation.

Mar 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Pedestrian hit in Lillestrøm

A woman in her twenties was hit by a car while crossing at a pedestrian crossing in Lillestrøm, Norway, but her injuries are not serious.

Mar 19 • 16:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Remove these colors immediately from use

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency warns against two tattoo inks that contain harmful substances exceeding EU limits and advises immediate removal from use.

Mar 19 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Last year, 228 tons of non-compliant products were removed from the market

In 2025, Estonia recalled 228 tons of products that did not comply with EU food safety regulations following alerts from the European Commission.

Mar 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From March 30, the police will revoke driving licenses for such behaviors

New regulations in Poland will allow police to revoke driving licenses for speeding over 50 km/h and for behaviors like drifting and riding a motorcycle on one wheel.

Mar 19 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa seizes irregular medical devices, cosmetics, and food at Mercado Livre logistics center

Anvisa has seized irregular medical devices, cosmetics, and food items during an inspection at a Mercado Livre logistics center in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 09:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Switzerland: Can Wind Tear a Gondola from the Cable?

A gondola fell from the cable in Engelberg ski resort, resulting in the death of a 61-year-old woman, leading to questions about safety and wind impact.

Mar 19 • 08:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electric scooters must have license plates and insurance. Two months to comply, otherwise fines will be imposed

New regulations in Italy require electric scooters to have license plates and insurance starting May 16, with penalties for non-compliance.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Owners of neglected Vancouver SRO given chance to save it, despite ‘risk of collapse’

The owners of a neglected building in Vancouver have been given an extension to stabilize the property, which was previously deemed unsafe by city engineers.

Mar 19 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After complaint, store in downtown Juiz de Fora is inspected and perfumes seized

An inspection in downtown Juiz de Fora led to the seizure of several perfumes sold illegally in a local store following complaints.

Mar 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Investigation leader: Ship control could possibly have saved lives

An investigation leader stated that if the Maritime Authority had inspected the ship 'Scandinavian Star' before the catastrophic fire in 1990, the poor safety conditions would likely have been identified and addressed, potentially saving lives.

Mar 18 • 17:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Technology Has Outpaced Regulations, Says Founder of the First Drone Polygon in Czechia

The founder of the first drone polygon in Czechia argues that technology development is ahead of existing regulations.

Mar 18 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"It is possible to prevent loss of life" if fire safety measures had been effective

The article discusses the preventable nature of loss of life if fire safety measures had been properly implemented.

Mar 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nine members of a single family, including three children, died in a fire in a five-storey building in Delhi.

A tragic fire in a five-storey building in Palam, Delhi, resulted in the deaths of nine family members, including three children, and left three others seriously injured.

Mar 18 • 08:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mandatory Detection of Drones Flying Over Nuclear Power Plants

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has decided to mandate the installation of equipment to detect drones flying over nuclear power plants, following incidents of drone attacks on such facilities abroad.

Mar 18 • 05:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘○○drugs ○○μg/L consumption’... Establishing criteria for 'drug driving' like drunk driving

Concerns about drug driving are escalating following incidents like a crash involving a Porsche in Seoul, prompting authorities to develop scientific standards for enforcing drug driving regulations.

Mar 18 • 03:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA, the Statute of Children and Adolescents that establishes new rules for minors' access to the internet, comes into effect

Brazil has implemented new regulations aimed at protecting children and adolescents online through the Digital ECA law.

Mar 18 • 01:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will there be a dry law in CDMX during the 2026 World Cup? Clara Brugada clarifies

Clara Brugada discusses potential regulations regarding alcohol consumption during the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City to ensure safety during the events.

Mar 17 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Updated Installation Rules for Electric Vehicle Charging Points in SP by Firefighters

The updated regulations by the São Paulo Fire Department outline safety requirements for installing electric vehicle charging stations in residential and commercial buildings, in line with state law 18.403/2026.

Mar 17 • 20:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Demolition derbies cancelled after crash prompts safety changes

Demolition derbies at several agricultural shows were cancelled due to safety concerns regarding arena barriers deemed unsafe by SafeWork NSW.

Mar 17 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alana Institute launches book on the creation of the Digital ECA

The Alana Institute is releasing a book detailing the creation of Brazil's Digital Child and Adolescent Statute, coinciding with the new regulations governing minors' access to social networks.

Mar 17 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Congress votes to lower the blood alcohol content limit to the legal minimum

The Congress of Spain is set to vote on a proposal to reduce the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers to 0.2 grams per liter, significantly tightening regulations on drinking and driving.

Mar 17 • 12:29 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Must Slow Down

A call to action regarding speed regulations was highlighted in a report.

Mar 17 • 09:50 UTC

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