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Villeurbanne: driver fined despite faded road markings wins refund

In Villeurbanne, near Lyon, a woman has successfully challenged a €32 parking fine issued in April 2024. The Tribunal for Paid Parking Disputes ruled in her favor, noting that the road markings indicating paid parking were no longer visible. The driver, from the Isère......

Google faces $3.9 billion in global fines over privacy and antitrust breaches

Google is grappling with unprecedented sanctions totaling $3.9 billion, as regulators across multiple jurisdictions penalize the tech giant for privacy violations and anticompetitive practices in digital advertising. These fines, levied across three continents within a single week, highlight an intensifying......

Trump administration demands $1 billion fine from University of California over pro-Palestinian protests

The Trump administration has escalated its campaign against higher education by demanding a staggering $1 billion fine from the University of California (UC) for pro-Palestinian protests held on its campuses in 2024. The unprecedented penalty has sparked backlash from university officials and state leaders,......

Thames Water fined £122.7 million over sewage spills and shareholder payouts

Thames Water has been issued a staggering fine of £122.7 million for breaching regulations regarding sewage spills and shareholder payouts. This penalty marks the largest ever imposed by the water industry regulator, Ofwat, which criticized the company for failing to protect both its customers......

Turkey imposes fine on Adidas for misleading labeling of sneakers

Turkey's advertising regulator has fined Adidas for failing to disclose the use of pigskin in its popular Samba OG sneakers. The company had labeled the shoes as made from "real leather" without specifying the origin of the material, a detail deemed to contradict the religious beliefs of......

Ilias Selfati: Bridging Moroccan Traditions and Contemporary Art Through Minimalism  

Themes of childhood, discovery, and nature define Selfati’s globally acclaimed work   In the vibrant cultural hub of Tangier, Moroccan artist Ilias Selfati has carved a unique niche in the world of contemporary art. Known for his minimalist style and profound emotional depth, Selfati’s......

Netflix Fined for Data Privacy Breach in the Netherlands

In a significant move, the Dutch authorities have imposed a fine of €4.75 million (approximately $4.98 million) on Netflix for its mishandling of users' personal data. The penalty, announced on Wednesday, stems from the company's failure to provide sufficient information to its subscribers......

Viatris Fined $760,000 for Failing to Notify Moroccan Authorities About Merger

Viatris, the US-based pharmaceutical corporation, has been fined $760,000 by Moroccan regulators for failing to inform them about its merger. The fine, which amounts to 2.5% of the company's revenue in Morocco for the previous year, highlights the country's commitment to enforcing its antitrust......

Google Faces Astronomical Fine in Russia: A Symbolic Gesture or Serious Threat

A Russian court has imposed a staggering fine on Google, amounting to approximately $20 decillion, an astronomical figure that dwarfs even the global economy, estimated at around $110 trillion. This unprecedented penalty, equivalent to two undecillion rubles, was levied in response to Google blocking......