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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

End of Exceptions: Almost Everyone Must Report Revenue in eKasa

Slovakia's new law requires almost all sellers, including small vendors and service providers, to report their revenues electronically under the eKasa system, effective January.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Finally Grants Google 'High-Precision Map Export' Permission... Naver and Kakao to Face Inevitable Damage

The South Korean government has granted Google permission to export high-precision maps, raising concerns about the impact on domestic map service providers Naver and Kakao.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

More Expensive Insurance: Who to Blame?

The insurance sector in Mexico has been grappling with rising costs, particularly in medical expenses, impacting the balance between service providers and insured individuals.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence 'Paralyzes' Jalisco: Walmart and Honda Adjust Operations; Megacable and AT&T Handle Call Center

Escalating violence in Jalisco, following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, has led companies like Honda and Michelin to alter their operations for safety, while service providers have closed customer service centers in the region.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meal vouchers and food: new rules come into effect for previously protected companies; see what changes

New regulations for meal and food vouchers in Brazil have been implemented, broadening coverage to more workers and increasing transparency and competition among service providers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Alternative Service Providers: How to Break Free from Google, PayPal, and WhatsApp

The Chaos Computer Club is promoting alternatives to major American tech companies through events aimed at ensuring digital independence.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Alternative service providers: How to break free from Google, Paypal, and Whatsapp

The Chaos Computer Club aims to promote alternative digital services and reduce reliance on major American tech companies like Google, Paypal, and Whatsapp through events and awareness campaigns.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

East Africa: Comesa Probes Meta Over Whatsapp Ai Restrictions

The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating Meta for allegedly abusing its dominant position by restricting access to the WhatsApp Business API for AI service providers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Language Inspection Received About 60 Complaints in Two Months Regarding Foreigners Who Do Not Speak Lithuanian

Lithuania's Language Inspection reports receiving around 60 complaints in two months about service providers who do not speak Lithuanian, emphasizing the need for public involvement.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Check if YOU are due compensation from your energy, water or broadband supplier

Consumers may be entitled to automatic compensation from utility providers if service standards are not met, but the process can be complicated.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio Arrested Suspected of Posing as Service Providers to Steal Elderly People's Cards in Interior SP

Three individuals were arrested in Bauru, Brazil, suspected of being part of a criminal group that stole bank cards from elderly residents by posing as service providers.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dollars from the Mattress: The Government Opens the Door to Brokerage Firms and Crypto Platforms

The Argentine government has authorized brokerage firms and crypto asset service providers to accept previously informal dollars, stocks, bonds, and tokens under a simplified tax regime.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

FRAUD: โ€˜The story that shocked the whole countryโ€™ Koit Pikaroโ€™s name and image used in a scam campaign

Koit Pikaro, who recently passed away, has been exploited in a scam campaign using his name to lure individuals to various service providers.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Youth Protection Debacle: Porn-Free Freedom

A German court ruling states that the media authority cannot order internet service providers to block access to pornographic websites, highlighting failures in youth protection laws in Germany.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Collaborators from digital agency negotiated pro-Tarcรญsio and against Central Bank publications on gossip profiles

Service providers from one of Brazil's largest digital influence agencies, Mynd, negotiated social media posts that favored Sรฃo Paulo Governor Tarcรญsio de Freitas and criticized the Central Bank.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Sports

Biathlete Lozbers after successful sprint competition: This is something I dreamed of

Latvian biathlete Lozbers expressed his joy after performing well in a significant sprint event, recognizing the support he received from coaches and service providers.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pierro Tsipolone: The 2+1 Categories of Citizens Who Will Benefit from Digital Euro

Pierro Tsipolone highlighted the benefits of the digital euro for consumers, merchants, and payment service providers at a speech in Cyprus.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

PVEM Deputy Proposes Parking Lots Issue Tickets and Liability Insurance

A Mexican lawmaker from the PVEM party has proposed a new initiative mandating that parking service providers issue tickets and liability insurance to customers.

Feb 7 โ€ข 21:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Did something fail on your trip? Profeco installs attention modules at airports | Locations

Profeco has launched assistance modules at various airports in Mexico to help travelers who experience flight delays or cancellations caused by airlines or service providers.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Request to Charge Employees of Riga Central Market for Bribery Related to Stalls in the Root Pavilion

The KNAB suggests initiating criminal proceedings against a former official and an employee of the Riga Central Market for accepting a total of 4500 euros in bribes to secure rental agreements with specific food service providers in the newly renovated Root Pavilion.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
National & Local

Some Public Health Service officers quit rather than serve in ICE detention centers

In 2025, increasing immigrant arrests led many U.S. Public Health Service officers to resign rather than work in ICE detention centers, despite a significant demand for health care providers in these facilities.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Insurance of 500,000... Full Rent in Account, These Benefits for Bharat Taxi Cab Drivers

Bharat Taxi, a new cooperative cab service, is being launched today, promising affordable rides and benefits for cab drivers as it competes with private providers like Ola and Uber.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Free from surge pricing, cheaper fares! Amit Shah will launch 'Bharat Taxi' today

Today, India's Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate 'Bharat Taxi', the country's first cooperative taxi service, which aims to challenge the monopoly of private cab service providers by ensuring fair compensation for drivers and affordable rates for users without surge pricing.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A new way to verify identity electronically has emerged in Lithuania

Lithuania introduces a new electronic identity verification service that enhances user choice, builds trust in digital services, and fosters healthy competition among providers.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexico aims to attract more tourism from China

Mexico's Tourism Secretariat is set to issue new guidelines for service providers to obtain a 'Close to China' seal to boost tourism from Asia.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

What is the Commercial Bureau and how is it used? Here's how you can search for service providers and how reliable they are, according to Profeco | GUIDE

The article explains the importance of the Commercial Bureau as a tool for consumers in Mexico to assess service providers' reliability, as outlined by Profeco.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Train strike on Thursday, February 5: what time do the measures start and end

The machinists' union announces a complete 24-hour strike in response to salary disputes, disrupting national rail services due to a lack of agreements with service providers.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

He complained that his haircut in Croatia jumped from 7 to 10 euros, and a debate ensued

A Croatian man expressed frustration over the rising cost of haircuts, sparking a debate about increasing prices faced by service providers.

Jan 15 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

An exit plan is needed when changing cloud service providers

This article emphasizes the necessity of having an exit plan when switching cloud service providers to ensure seamless transitions.

Jan 13 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

70 percent say they ignore bills because they don't understand them

A significant number of UK residents find utility bills confusing, with 70% admitting they ignore them despite ongoing poor service from providers.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Crime & Justice

The CNMC threatens to disqualify major travel service providers for the State

The CNMC has issued unprecedented sanctions against four major Spanish travel agencies for allegedly manipulating offers related to the Bank of Spain and Complutense University.

Jan 5 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Poste's SPID becomes paid. A fee of 6 euros per year arrives

Starting January 1, Poste Italiane's SPID service will incur an annual fee of 6 euros after the first year, following similar moves by other providers, raising concerns due to its significant user base.

Jan 2 โ€ข 14:42 UTC

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