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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lollapalooza 2026: Can those working at the festival watch the shows and enjoy the attractions?

Many people involved in the Lollapalooza festival can enjoy the shows and attractions during their working hours, according to interviews with vendors, security, and other staff.

Mar 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

6th Fish Fair has set date in Acre's interior

The 6th Fish Fair will take place from March 31 to April 1 in Acre, Brazil, featuring over 40 vendors and an expected supply of more than 8 tons of fish.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Climate and Energy Comments on Possible Solutions for Reducing Fuel Prices

The Latvian Ministry of Climate and Energy has stated that removing the requirement for biofuel blends will not guarantee a reduction in fuel prices due to existing contractual obligations of fuel vendors.

Mar 20 • 09:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rising Prices, Eid, and War: Al Jazeera Observes Daily Life in Lebanese Markets

The rising prices in Lebanese markets amid ongoing conflict and the upcoming Eid celebrations create a challenging environment for local vendors and consumers.

Mar 20 • 07:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bunty Bhaiya from the tea stall explained when to add sugar to tea for the best taste

A local tea vendor shares insights on how to brew tea, emphasizing the importance of timing for adding sugar to enhance flavor.

Mar 20 • 06:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

It Shouldn't Have a Contractual Binding... Penalty of 9,000 Yen for Termination of Contract for Supplement Vendors

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency has penalized a Tokyo-based supplement sales company for misleading advertising and imposing cancellation fees despite claims of no contractual obligations.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How much does a 10-rupee chocolate bar cost the ice cream vendor?

The article discusses the rise in demand for ice cream and cold treats during the summer in India, focusing on the costs associated with selling a 10-rupee chocolate ice cream bar.

Mar 19 • 04:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A Right is Missing in Plaza Once

The article discusses the social issues and the plight of vendors and marginalized individuals in Plaza Once, Argentina, highlighting a lack of compassion and rights amidst desperate circumstances.

Mar 18 • 22:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Gasoline Vendors: Decision for Mobilizations Ahead of Meeting with Theodorikakos

Greek gasoline vendors have announced plans for mobilizations ahead of a meeting with the Minister of Development regarding their request for regulatory changes to improve their profit margins by excluding VAT from the price cap.

Mar 18 • 17:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tea and Samosas Being Made on Charcoal Due to LPG Shortage

In Lucknow, the ongoing LPG gas shortage is forcing small vendors and tea shops to resort to using charcoal for cooking snacks like samosas.

Mar 17 • 08:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Prince William and C. Middleton's visit to a London market surprised people: what they did there is incredible

Prince William and Catherine Middleton surprised Londoners with an impromptu visit to a market where they actively engaged with vendors and visitors.

Mar 16 • 19:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Montebello market adjusts its commercial movement after the first day of curfew: 'People had to adjust their schedules and buy in advance'

The Montebello market in Ecuador has adapted its operations due to a curfew, with vendors and customers changing their schedules to comply with the new restrictions.

Mar 16 • 15:41 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Conakry, the major cleanup of informal markets

Authorities in Conakry have initiated a large-scale eviction operation to clear roads and sidewalks occupied by informal markets, raising concerns about the future of the vendors displaced by the action.

Mar 15 • 23:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Relief in New York after Law 122: The Dominican Woman Detained 20 Times Can Finally Work Without Fear

A Dominican vendor in New York expresses relief with the passing of Law 122 which allows her to work without the fear of arrest.

Mar 14 • 20:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The traditional Kaziukas fair begins in Kaunas, traffic restrictions anticipated

The Kaziukas fair is set to take place in Kaunas, featuring a variety of craftsmen and vendors while traffic restrictions are expected due to the influx of visitors.

Mar 13 • 04:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Praia Grande grants almost 600 authorizations to street vendors; see the selling rules

The city of Praia Grande has issued nearly 600 authorizations to street vendors under a program aimed at regulating informal work and boosting the local economy.

Mar 12 • 22:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bariloche: the mayor banned street vending and activities of windshield cleaners, street performers, and jugglers without authorization

The mayor of Bariloche has banned street vending and the activities of windshield cleaners, jugglers, and informal workers without authorization, citing disturbances and intimidation issues raised by residents.

Mar 12 • 21:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Dragon fruit and Claudia plums, seasonal fruits: merchants adjust prices due to rains

Fruit vendors in Guayaquil are adjusting prices for seasonal goods like dragon fruit and Claudia plums due to recent rains affecting supply.

Mar 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kate Middleton stuns shoppers on surprise market visit with William to Tik Tok sensations

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to Borough Market in London, delighting shoppers and engaging with vendors.

Mar 12 • 12:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rahul Gandhi mentioned Hardeep Puri while talking about Epstein, creating a ruckus

In a recent session of the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about the state of the country, citing the impact of the Iran war and the LPG crisis on small traders and street vendors while also criticizing America's role in oil purchases.

Mar 12 • 11:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Famous Chole-Bhature Disappear from Plates in Delhi... Street Vendors Forced to Return to Their Villages

The LPG crisis in India, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, is forcing street vendors in Delhi to limit their menus or cease operations altogether.

Mar 12 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall's system in São Paulo blocks registration of street vendors in more lucrative areas, says study

A recent study reveals that São Paulo's municipal system blocks new street vendor registrations in high-revenue areas such as Rua 25 de Março, despite existing licenses for street commerce.

Mar 12 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Allan government plans to make vendors fund building and pest reports

The Victorian government intends to shift the financial burden of building and pest inspections from home buyers to vendors if re-elected in the upcoming elections.

Mar 11 • 18:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Extorting shopkeepers and street vendors

A criminal organization involved in extorting shopkeepers and street vendors in Greece's Pieria, Halkidiki, and Thessaloniki has been dismantled.

Mar 11 • 15:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'There is no fodder, work will stop from tomorrow', Chole-Kulche vendor troubled by gas shortage

A Chole-Kulche vendor in Chandigarh has expressed concerns over the ongoing LPG shortage, indicating his daily earnings are affected and urging immediate resolution of the gas supply issues.

Mar 11 • 12:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'If the cart runs in the day, only then will we have food at home at night', the helplessness of a pav bhaji vendor

Street food vendors in Jaipur are facing a crisis due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, leading to increased prices and some shops threatening closure.

Mar 11 • 12:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Waiting for gas in Darbhanga for hours

Residents of Darbhanga are experiencing long delays waiting for gas supplies.

Mar 11 • 11:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Psychoactive drugs found with two market vendors in Klaipėda – both narrowly avoided prison

Two women in Klaipėda were found with a large quantity of psychoactive substances, leading to legal consequences.

Mar 9 • 06:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vehicle hits street vendors during Carnival event in Belém

A vehicle from the Municipal Department of Security hit street vendors during a Carnival event in Belém, leading to an investigation and potential disciplinary actions.

Mar 8 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Citizens anticipate the purchase of floral arrangements for International Women's Day: sellers expect a sales boost in the coming hours

As International Women's Day approaches, flower market vendors in Ecuador remain stocked, expecting increased sales despite a slow start due to adverse weather conditions.

Mar 7 • 19:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

International Women's Day Flower Boom: Tulip Sales Surge Over 450 Percent, Largest Orders Reach Up to 1000 Bouquets

On International Women's Day in Estonia, tulip sales see a massive increase of over 450 percent, highlighting the day's significance for flower vendors.

Mar 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'I already have an order of a thousand roses': personalized arrangements boost sales in Guayaquil for Women's Day

In Guayaquil, flower vendors are experiencing a surge in orders ahead of International Women's Day, with businesses placing large bulk orders.

Mar 6 • 16:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

At Kaziukas Fair – unexpected price for soup and discussions about the will: how much will you have to dig into your wallet?

The Kaziukas Fair in Vilnius is bustling with Easter preparations and various vendors selling traditional items, despite varied pricing and economic concerns.

Mar 6 • 12:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Jigawa sacks 22 over Ramadan feeding scam

The Jigawa State Government has dismissed 22 vendors involved in a Ramadan feeding program due to allegations of dishonesty and misconduct.

Mar 6 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of João Pessoa bans trade at the Lagoa bus terminal

The City Hall of João Pessoa has banned street vendors from operating at the Lagoa bus terminal to minimize safety hazards for passengers.

Mar 5 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

"The sidewalk belongs to the church, it’s mine," says priest caught expelling merchants from front of parish in Aracaju

A priest in Aracaju has been filmed expelling local vendors selling in front of his church, claiming the sidewalk belongs to the parish.

Mar 5 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Most street vendors in SP work more than 44 hours and do not want to change professions, according to a new Dieese survey

A new survey reveals that the majority of street vendors in São Paulo work over 44 hours a week and have no desire to change professions despite facing significant challenges.

Mar 5 • 17:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vendors complain about precarious conditions at the Producer's Market in Varginha; a new space will be built in the Santana neighborhood

Vendors at the historical Producer's Market in Varginha are voicing concerns over its deteriorating conditions while a new market space is planned for construction.

Mar 5 • 10:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From street vendors to the last neighborhood business in Polanquito: The story of Frutería Pepe; closes due to gentrification

Frutería Pepe, a neighborhood fruit and vegetable shop in Polanco, Mexico City, is closing after 40 years due to gentrification and a dramatic increase in rent.

Mar 4 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão Court orders improvements at City Market after vendors' demands

The Maranhão Court has mandated improvements in the City Market of São Luís to enhance working conditions for vendors following complaints.

Mar 3 • 19:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Merchants resume crab sales in downtown Guayaquil after the first ban of the year ends

Merchants in downtown Guayaquil have resumed selling crabs following the end of the first off-season ban of the year.

Mar 3 • 02:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Against Waste: Here Munich Residents Can Become Food Savers

In Munich, a new initiative allows locals to collect unsold food from vendors to reduce waste and help those in need.

Mar 2 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Since March 3, it is possible to eat crabs again

Ecuador's ban on catching red and blue crabs ends on March 3, allowing restaurants and vendors to resume serving these crustaceans.

Mar 2 • 14:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Video: three vendors from San Telmo were disqualified after expelling another seller with shouts of 'Get out, Zionists!'

Tensions rose at the San Telmo artisan fair in Buenos Aires after a Palestinian flag was displayed, leading to a confrontation and the disqualification of three vendors.

Mar 2 • 12:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

From burgers to jewelry and tattoos - “Summer Sound 2026” announces vendor applications for the festival

The “Summer Sound 2026” festival in Liepaja, Latvia, invites vendors to apply for selling food and crafts at the event, ensuring a diverse experience for attendees.

Mar 2 • 07:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Plastic ponchos from $5 and boots up to $18: this is how trade is moving due to the rains in downtown Guayaquil

In Guayaquil, as rains intensify, local vendors are experiencing a surge in demand for rain gear like plastic ponchos, boots, and umbrellas, with prices ranging from $5 to $18.

Feb 27 • 15:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník 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 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão Carnival Generates Income for Beneficiaries of Mais Renda and Minha Renda

The Maranhão Carnival 2026 not only provided joy but also generated income for hundreds of local informal vendors through state support programs for small entrepreneurs.

Feb 26 • 19:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil censuses 'canillitas': first results show greater presence of women aged 20 to 50

A recent census in Guayaquil reveals a growing number of women aged 20 to 50 among the city's traditional newsstand vendors, known as 'canillitas.'

Feb 25 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decree allows fish trade at Feira do Praeirinho after bans in Cuiabá

Cuiabá's traditional Feira do Praeirinho can now legally sell fish after a new decree was published, setting health and safety standards for vendors.

Feb 25 • 15:16 UTC

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