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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fees and taxes: How the 2026 Alberta budget may hit your wallet

The 2026 Alberta budget forecasts a deficit of $9.4 billion and plans to increase fees and property taxes instead of personal income taxes.

Feb 26 • 22:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man dies after being beaten in a robbery in Paraná; victim had R$ 4 in his wallet

An 83-year-old man in Toledo, Paraná, died after being beaten during a robbery where he had only R$ 4 in his wallet.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly and people with fibromyalgia will have access to the digital wallet in Gov.pi Citizen

The Piauí Government has launched digital identification services for elderly individuals and fibromyalgia patients through the Gov.pi Citizen app to improve access and convenience.

Feb 25 • 19:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Tarja made a deal on Tori – the buyer pulled out a knife instead of a wallet

A woman named Tarja captured a robbery incident on video when a buyer at a Tori.fi deal pulled a knife on her.

Feb 24 • 18:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Detroit police sergeant files lawsuit after suspension for calling Border Patrol

Detroit Police Sgt. Denise Wallet has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit after being suspended for contacting U.S. Customs and Border Protection during a traffic stop, claiming her due process rights were violated.

Feb 24 • 15:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Can the wallet hold up? The prices of spas in Estonia during the school break are surprising

The article discusses the unexpectedly pleasant prices of spas in Estonia during the ongoing school break.

Feb 24 • 13:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sławomir Wikariak: mObywatel will not disappear quickly, but its demise is inevitable

The Polish government's app mObywatel might face discontinuation with the introduction of a new European digital identity wallet, although officials allege misunderstandings about its status.

Feb 23 • 13:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This year, mobile devices can use a digital wallet – here's what it's about

Finland will introduce a digital identity wallet for mobile devices by the end of 2026, allowing residents to securely identify themselves in various services and control their personal information sharing.

Feb 23 • 03:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

STARS SPEAK: ⟩ What awaits your heart, mind, and wallet this week?

Astrological insights suggest significant emotional revelations and creative impulses as the Sun enters Pisces.

Feb 22 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

App IO, from wallet to payments: how to make the best use of it (and save on fees)

The article discusses the functionalities of the App IO, highlighting its wallet and payment features, and advising users on how to maximize its efficiency and save on fees.

Feb 21 • 23:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A burglar entered a house in Alytus through an unlocked door

In Alytus, a burglar threatened a homeowner and stole a wallet containing 160 euros after entering through an unlocked door.

Feb 21 • 09:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Man broke into a house in Alytus, threatened a pensioner, and stole a wallet

A man broke into a pensioner’s home in Alytus, Lithuania, threatened him, and stole his wallet.

Feb 21 • 07:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Officer Suspected of Embezzling Colleague's Wallet; Side Job as Escort Driver Also Revealed

A police officer in Hyogo Prefecture has been accused of embezzling a wallet belonging to a colleague, which contained about 90,000 yen, and was subsequently found to have been working illegally as an escort driver.

Feb 20 • 08:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Digital Documents. Ten Million Activations on Io

The IT-Wallet feature of the Io app has reached over 10 million activations, allowing users to store digital versions of key documents like their driver's license and health card.

Feb 19 • 05:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

YPF Intensifies Competition with Virtual Wallets: Has Partnered with Santander and Will Pay Interest in Pesos on Users' Money in the App

YPF has partnered with Santander Argentina to offer users interest on their virtual wallet balances, intensifying competition with existing digital wallet services.

Feb 18 • 15:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Arrest of a previously convicted thief for theft at the Station Square

The police arrested a previously convicted thief for pickpocketing in Riga's Station Square where 200 euros were stolen from a man's wallet.

Feb 18 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Waiting in line for them to take out their wallet: They are not old-fashioned - The 6 virtues of those who pay in cash

The article explores the personality traits of individuals who prefer cash transactions over digital payments, highlighting their unique characteristics that differentiate them in ways that may be surprising.

Feb 17 • 20:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Don’t Get Scored On! Keys to Detecting Frauds and Protecting Your Wallet During the World Cup, According to an Expert

This article discusses the rise in cyber fraud during major events like the World Cup and how individuals can protect themselves.

Feb 17 • 16:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

At the Wheel - Unexpected Death of a Man: Relatives Ask for Help

A foreign man unexpectedly died while driving near a supermarket in Kedainiai, and his partner is seeking help on social media to find his lost wallet.

Feb 17 • 13:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Two sons of 'Lukashenko's wallet' had Lithuanian citizenship at 12 years old

Two sons of oligarch Jurij Čyžas, linked to Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, were granted Lithuanian citizenship despite their father's sanctions by the EU.

Feb 17 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A German man died at the wheel of an 'Audi' in KÄ—dainiai, the deceased's wallet went missing in the tragedy chaos

A German man passed away while driving in KÄ—dainiai, prompting his family to seek help for his missing identification documents.

Feb 17 • 09:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Social assistance is being cut in two weeks - this is how it affects your wallet

Finland will reduce social assistance payments by 2-3% for all adults starting from March, affecting approximately 377,000 recipients.

Feb 16 • 08:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

STARS SPEAK: What's in store for your heart, mind, and wallet this week?

This week's horoscopes indicate a shift from Aquarius's free spirit to the sensitivity characteristic of Pisces season, emphasizing emotional depth and intuition.

Feb 15 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Digital Policy: SPD Calls for Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

The SPD party in Germany is advocating for a social media ban for children under 14 years old, proposing age verification via the EUDI-Wallet app.

Feb 15 • 19:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Owner of the dog that bit a child in Pakruojis district will have to significantly lighten their wallet

The owner of a dog that severely injured a child in Lithuania is facing substantial financial penalties following a court ruling on negligence.

Feb 13 • 11:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Discussion on social media: what wallet-friendly gifts are you giving for Valentine's Day?

As Valentine's Day approaches, social media users discuss ideas for affordable gifts and budget-friendly celebrations.

Feb 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

This type of fraud is not the most common, but it hits hardest - both in the wallet and in self-esteem

Romantic scams are increasing in Lithuania, with over 328 cases reported in 2025, leading to significant financial and emotional losses for victims.

Feb 12 • 12:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

PayPay Partners with Visa, Establishes New Company to Aim for Expansion in the U.S.

PayPay has announced a partnership with Visa to establish a new company in the U.S. as part of their effort to expand their payment services internationally.

Feb 12 • 10:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to plastic: the list of states where it is already legal to carry a driver's license on the iPhone

The advancement of digitalization in the United States allows residents in several states to store their driver's licenses digitally in Apple Wallet, eliminating the need for physical cards.

Feb 12 • 05:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Response: Increased speed is bad for both wallet and environment

The letter discusses the negative impact of increased speed limits on fuel consumption and the environment.

Feb 10 • 07:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Smuggling Hidden in Underwear, Customs Seizes Gold Worth 9.6 Million

Customs officials at Ahmedabad airport intercepted a passenger smuggling gold worth 9.6 million rupees hidden in his underwear and wallet.

Feb 9 • 20:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Finding a wallet in a convenience store toilet... A Self-Defense Force member who took 700,000 yen was dismissed for disciplinary reasons

A Self-Defense Forces member in Japan was dismissed for stealing 700,000 yen from a wallet left in a convenience store toilet.

Feb 9 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Goodness has not disappeared from the world!" Content creator Natalja Zjuzkova unexpectedly got back a lost wallet containing a large amount of cash

Natalja Zjuzkova, a content creator and journalist, was shocked to receive her lost wallet filled with cash after giving up hope of ever seeing it again.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Stop right now' to check if you have 2p coin in your wallet worth £1,000

Brits are urged to check their wallets for a rare 2p coin from 1983 that could be worth £1,000 due to a production error.

Feb 7 • 08:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you receiving a pension of about 2,000 euros/month? This is how drastically the cuts would affect your wallet

Proposed cuts by the Ministry of Finance in Finland could significantly impact pensioners' finances by reducing index increases for four years.

Feb 7 • 04:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

IRS Alert for Those Using PayPal or Venmo: It's Mandatory to File Form 1099-K

The IRS warns that users of PayPal, Venmo, or any other virtual wallet app for business income or sales must report their earnings and file Form 1099-K.

Feb 6 • 21:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Ptolemaida: Pretended to be a student's father and stole a teacher's wallet, followed by a chase in the courtyard

An unprecedented incident occurred last Wednesday at a high school in Ptolemaida where an individual pretended to be a student's father and stole a teacher's wallet, leading to a chase in the courtyard.

Feb 6 • 10:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

More wallet competition to be banks abroad: Banco Galicia wants to join Ualá and Mercado Pago in Mexico

Grupo Financiero Galicia is seeking formal permission for its fintech wallet Naranja X to operate as a bank in Mexico, joining competitors Mercado Pago and Ualá who have already obtained banking licenses there.

Feb 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

Everyone Wants to Trade with India / Trump Wants to Use India to Starve the Russian Oil Wallet. However, It Won't Be That Simple

In recent weeks, India has become a sought-after destination for global leaders such as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, with U.S. President Donald Trump also announcing interest in strategic agreements, indicating complexities in U.S.-India relations.

Feb 5 • 16:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S presents new "wallet promise": It's the turn of ordinary people

The Social Democrats unveil a new "wallet promise" ahead of the elections, focusing on returning lost benefits to ordinary citizens, including increased child and study grants, lower drug prices, free dental care for youth, and stricter regulations on banks and food chains.

Feb 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Florida hospital worker allegedly stole wallet from 94-year-old patient, racked up $500 on credit cards

A hospital worker in Florida was arrested for stealing a 94-year-old patient's wallet and using her credit cards to spend over $500.

Feb 4 • 19:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Babasónicos thrilled Mar del Plata at the Cuenta DNI Festival

Babasónicos headlined the Cuenta DNI Festival in Mar del Plata, providing a free show for over 20,000 virtual wallet users, with Zoe Gotusso opening the event.

Feb 4 • 15:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

PHOTO Istria police search for this man

Istrian police are searching for a suspect who stole a wallet from an unlocked car in Babići, near Umag, on January 30, and allegedly withdrew several hundred euros from an ATM using the stolen bank cards.

Feb 4 • 13:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Test to see how much it costs to bake sweet bread or use a laptop today - this is how the electricity price spike affects your wallet

The price of electricity peak on Tuesday afternoon is reported to be the highest this winter, reaching up to 77.05 cents per kilowatt-hour, with hourly prices potentially exceeding 80 cents.

Feb 3 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Cleaner in Kozani Municipality found and returned a full wallet for the second time

A cleaner working for the Kozani Municipality found and returned a full wallet during her duties, marking the second such occasion.

Feb 3 • 10:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Government announces new tool. It will help verify age on the internet, among other things

The European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) will offer features for confirming identity for public and some commercial services while allowing selective sharing of data.

Feb 3 • 10:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Pinocchio with wallet, agents, Molt and the illusion of autonomous intelligence

The article explores the misconceptions surrounding virtual agents, which are portrayed as increasingly 'intelligent' assistants, yet are fundamentally just software executing actions based on language and incentives without awareness or intention.

Feb 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The financial director involved in the Vanagas wallet scandals vaguely remembers the raid: 'I was shocked!'

Testimony continues in court regarding the financial director's role in the Vanagas wallet scandals, where she asserts her involvement was real and discusses her connections to associated companies.

Feb 3 • 07:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Account DNI: Promotions in February and Benefits for Summer 2026

The virtual wallet Cuenta DNI offers various discounts in February and adds offers for summer vacation 2026.

Feb 2 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Gov.gr Wallet is upgraded with 3 new features, citizens will be automatically notified

The Gov.gr Wallet is receiving an upgrade with three new features aimed at improving digital services and ensuring citizens are automatically informed.

Jan 15 • 13:16 UTC

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