Tag #Fines

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Northern Ireland Water Pollution Fines Deemed Insufficient

Between 2020 and 2024, 63 fines were issued for 4,202 confirmed water pollution incidents in Northern Ireland, prompting calls for stronger deterrents and an independent Environmental Protection Agency.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
faz.net
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Frankfurt to Increase Fines for Littering and Improper Waste Disposal

Frankfurt, Germany, will increase fines for littering and improper waste disposal to combat the growing problem of public uncleanliness and improve the city's image.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dw.com
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AfD Party Faces €1.1 Billion in Fines for Financial Irregularities

Germany's far-right AfD party has been fined €1.1 billion, accounting for over half of the €1.8 million total in penalties levied against German political parties since 2017 for financial violations including illegal donations and false reporting.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
telegraaf.nl
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A concise, factual title that captures the core news value, highlighting the most significant aspect with specificity. Avoid sensationalism and maintain neutrality. In English.

A one-sentence summary answering the key journalistic questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why) with specific details. Ensure it provides unique information not repeated verbatim in other sections. In English.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
kathimerini.gr
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Europe Cracks Down on Overtourism: Fines vs. Incentives

Overtourism in Europe is leading to protests, fines for tourists, and innovative solutions like Copenhagen's CopenPay program, which rewards eco-friendly behavior; however, Southern European countries prefer the traditional method of fines.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
pda.kp.ru
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Russia to Hike Fines for Imposing Unwanted Goods and Services

The Russian State Duma is considering significantly increasing fines for companies that force consumers to buy additional products or services, raising them to 300,000 rubles for officials and 1,000,000 rubles for legal entities, aiming to protect consumers from manipulative sales tactics starting S...

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welt.de
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Reutlingen uses AI-powered cameras to detect incorrect biowaste disposal

The city of Reutlingen, Germany, employs AI-equipped garbage trucks to identify and penalize improper biowaste sorting, resulting in significant costs for residents and property managers.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
dw.com
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EU Imposes €2.95 Billion Fine on Google, Trump Threatens Retaliation

The European Commission fined Google's parent company, Alphabet, €2.95 billion for abusing its dominant market position, prompting US President Trump to threaten retaliatory tariffs under Section 301.

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nytimes.com
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Medvedev Fined $42,500 for U.S. Open Outburst

Daniil Medvedev was fined $42,500—$30,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and $12,500 for racket abuse—following his controversial first-round U.S. Open loss to Benjamin Bonzi, marked by a court interruption, umpire accusations, crowd incitement, and a six-minute delay.

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Spanish Court Orders Recalculation of Car Dealership Cartel Fines

A Spanish court has annulled reduced fines against Volkswagen, Seat, Audi, and Opel dealerships for cartel activity between 2006 and 2013, citing the CNMC's failure to properly account for the duration of infractions when recalculating penalties; the CNMC must now recalculate the fines.

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dailymail.co.uk
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BT Refunds £18 Million After Ofcom Contract Information Ruling

BT has refunded £18 million to over 1.1 million customers after Ofcom ruled it failed to provide sufficient contract information, resulting in a £2.8 million fine and further penalties for emergency call failures.

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kathimerini.gr
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Stricter Greek Traffic Code Requires Accurate Enforcement to Avoid Injustice

A stricter Greek traffic code, while effective, necessitates accurate enforcement; a recent incident of a wrongly cited driver highlights the need for mechanisms to correct errors, contrasting with a US example of efficient error correction.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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