Tag: Penalties

TikTok Restores Service in U.S. Following Trumps Post on Truth Social

TikTok Resumes Service in U.S. After Trump’s Statement on Truth Social

Just hours after TikTok was temporarily shut down in the U.S. due to a federal ban, the platform resumed service following a statement from President-elect Donald Trump on Truth Social. Trump announced plans to issue an executive order on his first day in office to pause the ban, giving TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, more time to secure an approved buyer. This announcement allowed TikTok to continue operating for over 170 million American users without facing penalties.

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HEDNO Proposes Doubling Penalties for Electricity Theft

The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) has proposed a significant increase in penalties for electricity theft, suggesting that offenders be charged double the current market price for stolen energy. Under the new plan, those caught stealing electricity will be billed retroactively from the date the theft began and will also bear the costs associated with its detection. This initiative comes in response to a rise in electricity theft and aims to align penalties with current energy costs, ensuring that consumers who pay their bills do not subsidize those who do not.

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Greece Updates Winter Quiet Hours, Violators Face Up to Five Months Imprisonment

Greece implemented new quiet hours on October 1st for the winter season, prohibiting noise-generating activities from 15:30 to 17:30 and 22:00 to 07:30. Violators of these regulations could face up to five months in prison, as the new Penal Code classifies disturbing the peace as an offense. Exceptions for emergency work may be granted with police authorization.