Tag #Government Regulation

Showing 1 to 12 of 100 results

t24.com.tr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Turkey to tighten regulations on municipal companies following corruption probes

The Turkish government plans new regulations for municipal subsidiaries, enabling them to acquire companies without presidential approval, following corruption investigations into municipalities.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Aragón and Madrid challenge Spain's data center restrictions

The Spanish regions of Aragón and Madrid are challenging the central government's new regulations on data centers, arguing that the restrictions are too strict and will harm their economies.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Australian TV Networks Seek News Production Rebates Amid Gambling Ad Cuts

Facing potential revenue losses from reduced gambling ads, Australian commercial television networks propose government rebates for news production to offset the impact, alongside other industry protection measures.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Victoria to Create Surge Workforce for Failing Childcare Centers

Victoria will create a state-backed surge workforce to take over failing childcare centers, potentially trialing CCTV, following a review that revealed significant quality and safety issues, particularly in for-profit centers.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Quality Education
tass.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Russia Partially Restricts Telegram, WhatsApp Calls Over Fraud, Terrorism Concerns

Russia's communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, partially restricted calls on Telegram and WhatsApp due to their alleged use in fraud and terrorism, resulting in over \$1 billion in reported losses during the first five months of 2025; access will be restored upon compliance with Russian law.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Canadian Government Ordered to Pay $500M for Spectrum Policy Change

An Ontario judge ordered the Canadian federal government to repay over $500 million to investors of Mobilicity for changing its spectrum policy, causing significant financial losses; the government's actions were deemed negligent and constituted wrongful interference.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Optus Faces Penalties After Triple Zero Outage Leads to Deaths

Optus is facing significant consequences, including major financial penalties, after a triple zero outage resulted in multiple deaths, with the government criticizing the company's delayed reporting and handling of the crisis.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
zeit.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

German Health Insurance Fund Faces Funding Crisis Amidst Rising Costs

Germany's statutory health insurance funds saw a 7.95% increase in expenditures to €166.1 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a €2.8 billion surplus, prompting calls for reforms to curb rising costs and maintain contribution stability.

Progress

20% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Japanese Town Proposes Two-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit

The town of Toyoake in Japan is proposing a voluntary two-hour daily smartphone limit for its 69,000 residents to encourage better screen time management, sparking a debate about device addiction and individual freedoms.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Australian Businesses Prioritize Profit Over Productivity in Reform Push

Australian business lobby groups are pushing for "productivity reforms," but their primary goal is to increase profits through tax cuts, weakened industrial relations, and deregulation, potentially neglecting broader economic efficiency.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
azatutyun.am
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Armenian Filmmakers Protest Proposed Law Limiting Creative Freedom

A proposed amendment to Armenia's Cinematography Law, currently under public discussion until August 9th on e-draft, is facing strong opposition from filmmakers who fear it will stifle creative freedom and hinder international collaborations, potentially reversing the industry's progress in recent y...

Progress

60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nrc.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Dutch Farmer Cites Work Ethic as National Problem

A 23-year-old Dutch farmer, Lennard Beijering, identifies a lack of work ethic as the Netherlands' primary issue, suggesting tax incentives for work exceeding 40 hours/week to encourage employment and criticizes government regulations as impractical and lacking real-world experience impacting his ag...

Progress

56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Showing 1 to 12 of 100 results