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A 74-year-old businessman has been sentenced to eight months of conditional imprisonment and 150 hours of community service for organized fraud similar to a pyramid scheme.

A travel consultant has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service after the Supreme Court upheld an appellate court's ruling regarding violations of sanctions related to travel organization to Crimea.

A tram collision in Tallinn has left five people injured, disrupting service on tram lines 2 and 4 for several hours.

Domestic service workers in Argentina will see a 1.5% salary increase this month, along with fixed bonuses based on hours worked.

A study indicates that reducing the work week from 44 to 40 hours would impact over 90% of retail and service workers in Brazil.

An independent review highlights that Australia's urgent care clinics, while effective in reducing emergency department demand, face significant workforce shortages and challenges in after-hours service availability.

A 21-year-old man was shot dead by U.S. Secret Service agents after attempting to break into Mar-a-Lago, the residence of Donald Trump, just hours after being reported missing by his family.

Heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected in various regions of Greece, with a special weather warning issued by the National Meteorological Service.

President Yoon expressed regrets about the excessive working hours of Blue House staff, emphasizing the urgency of the current national situation.

The UK government proposes new laws requiring tech companies to delete abusive images within 48 hours or face service blockages, as part of efforts to combat violence against women and girls.

In the last 24 hours, two individuals were reported dead in fires across Latvia according to the National Fire and Rescue Service.

The UK government is instituting new measures requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of notification, or face hefty fines and potential service blockages.

New UK government rules require tech firms to remove abusive images within 48 hours or face possible fines and service bans.

Banks in Brazil will reopen at noon on Ash Wednesday after closing for Carnival, with adjustments to operating hours to ensure minimum service to the public.

After more than 80 hours in his office, Marx Arriaga of the SEP plans to leave his position, awaiting official notification of his job status.

Ukrainian authorities have apprehended a suspect in a car bombing in Odesa just a day after the incident.

Severe rain, thunderstorms, and high winds are expected to hit various regions in Greece shortly, according to the updated emergency bulletin from the National Meteorological Service.

The Greek Meteorological Service has issued an emergency weather bulletin warning of severe weather conditions in several regions of Greece over the next 24 hours.

Public service operation hours in Itapetininga and Tatuí will be affected during the Carnival holiday, with some services remaining closed until Thursday, February 19.

The Carnaval festivities in Goiás will run from Saturday, February 14, to Tuesday, February 17, affecting public and private service hours.

Rotating parking in Petrópolis will operate on special hours during the Carnival period, with no service on certain days.

Doctor Felix Ho is dedicated to volunteering thousands of hours annually, reflecting his commitment to the community and healthcare.

Service hours in Belém will be altered due to Carnival festivities from February 16 to 18.

In Tlalnepantla, Mexico, residents can obtain their Biometric CURP at designated modules, which require in-person registration.

Banks in Lithuania will alter their working hours and service availability on February 16 due to the holiday, advising customers to complete payments before February 13.

The USPS will cease all operations and mail delivery for 24 hours on February 16 due to a federal holiday.

The metro system in Salvador will run continuously for seven days during the 2026 Carnival, according to CCR, the company managing the service.

On the day of the holiday and the following day, Seoul's subway and city buses will extend their operating hours until 1 AM.

Residents demonstrate in Barcelona protesting the ongoing issues with the Rodalies railway service, which has experienced chronic problems and delays.

The chaos of the Rodalies train service is impacting the Catalan government and reviving interest in independence movements reminiscent of the 2007 protests.

Construction on Line 2 of the Metro begins on February 9, affecting service hours at several stations to accommodate preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Following negotiations involving the Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office, urban transport buses in São Luís will resume service early Saturday morning after a temporary 6% wage adjustment for drivers was requested.

Starting February 9, 2026, North Carolina's DMV will change its service hours and appointment system due to a lack of federal funding.

The Worker Assistance Service (PAT) in Guarujá, São Paulo, is offering 281 job openings, and interested applicants must apply in person during specified hours.

YouTuber Gavin Wren praises one of the UK's motorway service stations located in Gloucestershire after a 72-hour tour of the top 10 service stations.

The Athens Metro will implement temporary traffic regulations on Line 2 from February 8 due to ongoing construction and installation of a 5G network, affecting service hours for various stations.

Oslo's Cultural and Business Council proposes extending alcohol service hours until 6:00 AM during the summer World Cup, applicable to venues showing matches.

In response to a national measles outbreak, Mexico City's government announced the installation of 2,000 vaccination modules in high-traffic areas to curb the virus's spread and ensure collective immunity.

Thunderstorms and strong winds are expected in various locations according to the latest weather forecast from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service.

Bad weather continues today with intense rains, storms, and hail in several regions of the country, according to the updated emergency bulletin from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY).

In the past 24 hours, four people were injured in fires across Latvia according to the State Fire and Rescue Service.

Taubaté, SP will observe a holiday on February 5, affecting public service hours from Thursday to Friday.

A nationwide train strike is expected on February 5, organized by the railway drivers' union La Fraternidad, which could lead to a complete service interruption for 24 hours, although the government might still intervene with mandatory conciliation.

A former tram driver in Prague has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service for expelling a Ukrainian family from his vehicle and insulting them, along with a requirement to attend a 'social rehabilitation program.'

A tram driver in Prague has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service after being found guilty of disorderly conduct for ejecting a Ukrainian family from his tram and insulting them.

A deli worker in a Zagreb store explains the staffing crisis forcing changes to service hours, leaving customers reliant on packaged goods after 2 PM.

A tram driver was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and ordered to compensate a Ukrainian couple after a conflict last year, with the court finding him guilty of disorderly conduct but not of national defamation.

The National Meteorological Service has issued an urgent weather warning for strong rains, thunderstorms, and possible hail in northwestern Greece this evening and in other western regions tomorrow.

Paypal is facing a crisis as the stock price plummeted over 20% within hours, now trading at around 35 Euros, almost its lowest since its IPO in 2015, following the announcement of new financial figures and the departure of its CEO.

Macapá is celebrating its 268th anniversary, and municipal and state public service hours will be altered or unavailable due to the holiday.