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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Pichetto Fratin: 'We will make ourselves heard on emissions in Brussels. Excise taxes can be sterilized'

The Italian Minister of Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto, is set to propose a range of options to Prime Minister Meloni regarding energy measures amidst rising costs and the impact of the war.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

UN: War Pressures Food Chains, Raises Fertilizer Prices, and Intensifies Global Hunger Risks

The UN warns that the impacts of war in the Middle East are threatening the global food system, exacerbating hunger risks amid increased production costs and supply chain disruptions.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Social Security contributions costs grew by 4.5% in 2025, one point more than salaries

In 2025, costs for social security contributions in Spain increased by 4.5%, exceeding the growth rate of salaries, amidst a strong economic growth and record business margins.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
World

War Without a Quick End: Energy Costs Are Rising, and Inflation Threatens Europe Again

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is significantly impacting global energy security and the economy, especially in Europe.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The sea wind farm dubbed 'ugly monsters' by D. Trump has started supplying electricity

The 'Revolution Wind' offshore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island has begun supplying electricity, potentially benefiting over 350,000 households in New England.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 from Thursday, March 12, 2026

The article covers various significant events, including illegal monitoring accusations, decreasing diesel costs, and political strategies in Brazil amid electoral pressures.

Mar 12 โ€ข 22:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

The definitive guide to data management for your business

The article emphasizes the importance of effective data management in businesses to enhance profitability and reduce operational costs.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nuclear Energy: Europe Facing a New Energy Dilemma

Nuclear energy is re-emerging as a central topic in European discussions amid urgent concerns over energy security and costs.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

England get update on at-risk World Cup game as agreement reached in ยฃ5.8m stadium row

The England World Cup match against Ghana in Foxborough, Boston, will proceed after resolving a dispute over security costs.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Energy Transformation Between Security and Costs

The article discusses the challenges and considerations in transforming energy systems in Poland, emphasizing the need for stability and cost-effectiveness amidst the shift towards renewables.

Mar 11 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: There is a Law but Much Remains to be Done

Argentina's new labor reform aims to modernize work relationships by reducing hiring costs and uncertainty, but challenges still lie ahead.

Mar 11 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

How cheaply can China fend off a drone swarm with its latest microwave weapon?

China's latest urban police anti-drone swarm microwave defense system employs HPM technology to combat drone threats at reduced costs.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Exploding Costs: How to Protect Yourself from High Care Costs

The article discusses the rising costs of healthcare for the elderly and how supplemental care insurance can provide financial security.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Orlen Reduces Fuel Prices. Big Promotions at Polish Stations

Orlen has announced significant reductions in fuel prices and promotional discounts for drivers in Poland amid rising global fuel costs.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

World Cup 2026: Alarm in Boston

The hosting of World Cup 2026 matches in the Boston area remains uncertain due to a dispute over security costs.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Solar and wind power to increase security and reduce costs

Italy's energy transition is aiming for 50% renewable energy production by 2025, which will enhance energy independence and stabilize costs for consumers and businesses.

Mar 7 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Crown costs 2.2 euros for each Spaniard and 105 million euros from the Budget is allocated to sustain it

Spain's monarchy costs each citizen โ‚ฌ2.2, with a total of โ‚ฌ105 million allocated from state budgets, reflecting the broader expenses tied to royal functions including security and travel.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Pruunsild: I will continue to fight for my rights with full force

Businessman Parvel Pruunsild, acquitted of facilitating a violation of operational restrictions, intends to utilize 200,000 euros awarded by the state for legal costs to uncover violations of his rights by the prosecutor's office and the security police.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Timo Suslov: a realistic path to Estonia's energy security

Timo Suslov argues that Estonia needs to diversify its energy portfolio to achieve energy independence, competitive pricing, and lower costs, rather than investing in outdated oil shale technology.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The War in Iran Brings a New Energy Nightmare to Greece: Will the Market Endure? - A Special Management Team on the Table

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about energy security and fuel costs in Greece, prompting the government to consider establishing a Crisis Management Team.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Rising costs, climate threaten protein supply โ€“ Experts

Experts warn that Nigeria faces a significant protein deficit due to population growth, climate change, and rising costs of animal protein.

Mar 3 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The costs of fighting hackers may lead to higher food prices

The recent amendment to the Cyber Security Act in Poland poses financial challenges for food producers, impacting food prices.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why the Patriots stadium is at risk of losing 7 matches of the 2026 World Cup?

The Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, set to host part of the 2026 World Cup, may lose the events due to local security cost requirements.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Burnie Airport warns airlines may leave over security screening upgrade costs

Burnie Airport faces the potential loss of airlines like QantasLink due to costly security upgrades that could lead to higher ticket prices.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜Death by 1,000 cutsโ€™: B.C. businesses criticize PST changes

British Columbia business owners are expressing concerns over impending Provincial Sales Tax (PST) changes that will increase their operational costs.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

From Benin to Cameroon, solutions to the high cost of food in traditional poultry farming

This article discusses initiatives in Benin and Cameroon aimed at addressing the high costs of feeding traditional poultry farming, which is critical to local economies.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

England World Cup match faces cancellation threat as US stadium could pull plug on seven games

England's World Cup match against Ghana is at risk of cancellation due to a funding dispute related to security costs at Gillette Stadium, which may impact seven matches scheduled there.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Strapped New Yorkers swarm chaotic Mamdani-inspired free grocery store pop-up: Weโ€™re 'in pain'

Hundreds of New Yorkers flocked to a pop-up offering free groceries amidst rising food costs and economic anxiety.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

The End of the American Dream? Bands Fear Traveling to the USA Due to Security, Tariffs, and Deportations

Many musicians are increasingly hesitant to tour the USA due to rising bureaucracy, costs, and security fears.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The ASร and SA believe that the government is on the wrong path

The ASร and SA have criticized government plans to link benefits to wage statistics, arguing it could lead to increased costs and faster benefit increases than wages.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Transport Administration investigates the future of Gotland traffic โ€“ the state could become the owner

The Swedish Transport Administration is reviewing the possibility of state-owned vessels for Gotland traffic, prompted by rising costs and security concerns.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Social Security announces the imminent launch of an Observatory on medical leaves and promises a new proposal to shorten them

Spain's Social Security Ministry is launching an Observatory to monitor medical leave trends and address the rising costs associated with temporary incapacity.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

When we click 'Sign in with Google or Apple': What we gain, but also the cost we don't calculate

The article discusses the convenience of using social login options like Google or Apple while highlighting the hidden costs of privacy and data sharing.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Listen to My Issues: High Medical Costs, Labor Hour Regulations, Same-Sex Marriage

As Japan prepares for its House of Representatives election, individuals share how under-discussed policy issues, such as high medical expenses and same-sex marriage, affect their lives despite the government's focus on other topics like inflation and security.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Simple and cheap drone created by US Marine; costs 700 dollars

The US Marine Corps has unveiled the HANX, a completely 3D-printed drone developed in-house, showcasing a significant achievement in cybersecurity and supply chain security without relying on defense industry giants.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

ONLY LIMITED TIME โŸฉ Housing associations get the opportunity to receive significant financial aid from the state

Housing associations in Estonia can now apply for state aid to improve basement security and living conditions, covering a significant portion of the costs involved.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Rutte: The goal of security guarantees is to make any new attack by Russia too costly

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the primary aim of security guarantees is to significantly increase the costs for Russia for any future attacks on Ukraine, during a press conference in Kyiv.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Freight rates increased by 40% to move products from Colombia to Ecuador before tariffs

Merchants and producers expedited shipments of goods in anticipation of a 30% security fee and tariffs imposed between Ecuador and Colombia, leading to a surge in freight costs.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

KUKU โŸฉ Head of the Food Union: Estonian food is not expensive

Sirje Potisepp, head of the Food Industry Union, highlighted on Kuku Radio that the prices of Estonian food are comparable to those of imported products, despite rising raw material and electricity costs.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Iberdrola launches a Canada-U.S. interconnection that provides nearly 10% of Massachusetts' electricity

Iberdrola has launched a 233-kilometer interconnection bringing hydroelectric power from Quebec, enhancing supply security and reducing energy costs in New England.

Jan 15 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Critical Infrastructure: The Price of Resilience

In the aftermath of the Berlin power outage, discussions arise on the costs of enhancing security and the risks society is willing to accept.

Jan 10 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Protests continue in Iran: new demonstrations. NGOs: at least 50 dead. And Khamenei attacks Trump

Iran is experiencing a new wave of protests that have lasted almost two weeks, triggered by rising living costs and quickly evolving into a political challenge to the regime, with a rising death toll as security forces open fire and the authorities impose internet blackouts and harsh repression.

Jan 9 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

New Basic Security: Millions in Additional Costs Instead of Billion Savings

The new citizensโ€™ money reform introduces additional costs rather than the anticipated savings, placing a financial burden on contributors.

Jan 9 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

Sokolov Library Invested One Million Crowns in Book Security, Most Costs Covered by Grants

Sokolov Library has invested one million crowns to enhance the security of its books, with most of the expenses funded by grants.

Jan 9 โ€ข 06:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Police Protection for Olaf Scholz's Second Home in Hamburg Apparently Reduced After Criticism

The police protection for former Chancellor Olaf Scholz's second residence in Hamburg-Altona has been reportedly reduced following public criticism, raising questions about costs and the necessity of continued security.

Jan 5 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"Our security now costs something โ€“ we can no longer rely on the Americans"

CDU foreign policy politician Roderich Kiesewetter understands Europe's restraint following the US military strike against Venezuela, suggesting it stems from a desire not to alienate the Americans.

Jan 5 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"Clear Signs of De-Industrialization" โ€“ Medium-sized Businesses Increasingly Relocate Production Abroad

More and more German companies are relocating their production abroad due to rising costs, high taxes, and bureaucracy, raising alarms about job security and investments in the domestic industry.

Jan 4 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Treasury Still Owes Tax Returns to 388,207 Taxpayers: Causes and Costs

The Spanish Tax Agency is required to pay interest on tax returns owed to 388,207 taxpayers as of the start of 2026, amidst a backdrop of fiscal policy pushing low-income earners to declare their income tax.

Jan 2 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Demonstrations in Iran: an official building targeted by an attack, authorities respond with 'firmness'

In Iran, a government building was attacked amid protests over rising living costs, prompting authorities to warn against the potential destabilization of the protests while committing to a firm response.

Dec 31 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Security Service at Gรถrlitzer Park Costs 800,000 Euros a Year

The planned night closure of Gรถrlitzer Park in Berlin-Kreuzberg will cost 800,000 euros annually for a private security service.

Dec 30 โ€ข 07:47 UTC

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