#Fines

Moscow Courts Issue New Fines to Telegram and Google for Refusing to Delete 'Forbidden' Content

Technology 11/04/2026, 02:24

Moscow courts have fined Telegram 14.6 million rubles for three violations and Google 3.8 million rubles for refusing to delete content deemed banned in Russia. Telegram's unpaid fines now exceed 45 million rubles.

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Up to 12,240 hryvnias for burning leaves: Kyiv City State Administration reminds of fines for autumn vegetation burning

Incidents 11/01/2026, 10:39

The KMDA reminded that burning fallen leaves in Ukraine carries a fine from 3,060 to 12,240 hryvnias. The department also warned about health and environmental risks.

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Google LLC Paid 16.8 Billion Rubles in Fines: What Happened to the Bankruptcy Funds and Why Russian Courts Keep Fining Google

Economy 10/31/2026, 18:45

Google's Russian subsidiary, OOO Google, has paid about 16.8 billion rubles in fines imposed by Russian courts. This was announced by the bankruptcy trustee at a hearing on the legal entity's bankruptcy.

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Language Ombudsman Announces Fines for Teachers Speaking Russian: From 3,400 to 5,100 Hryvnias and Risk of Dismissal

Politics 10/28/2026, 23:49

Language Ombudsman Olena Ivanovska explained that using Russian during lessons threatens a teacher with a warning or a fine from 3,400 to 5,100 hryvnias, with the amount increasing for repeated violations.

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Fines Are Not Enough: Ukraine Proposes Cracking Down on Illegal Vapes

Economy 10/23/2026, 12:28

Ukraine proposes raising fines for the illegal sale of vape liquids to 250,000 UAH. Current 26,000 UAH sanctions fail to deter violators.

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Bank of America Fined Over $1.2 Billion for Anti-Money Laundering Violations

Economy 10/15/2026, 10:03

Bank of America has been hit with over $1.2 billion in fines by the U.S. Treasury for systemic anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance failures.

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Where to Place a Generator and Potential Fines in 2026: Safety Rules and Laws

Economy 10/10/2026, 06:30

Experts outlined the current rules for placing fuel generators in 2026, safe distances from residential buildings, and legal fines for non-compliance.

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Can Firewood Be Harvested Independently in 2026: Permits, Prohibitions, and Fines

Economy 10/08/2026, 06:33

With the arrival of cold weather in 2026, the issue of harvesting firewood in Ukraine requires strict compliance with the law. Unauthorized tree felling, collecting deadwood and fallen timber without permits carry administrative fines and criminal liability.

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UAF Marketing Fined UAH 5.2 Million for Gambling Advertising Violations

Sports 10/06/2026, 17:57

LLC UAF Marketing was fined nearly UAH 5.2 million by the PlayCity state agency for violating online casino advertising rules for the 2026/2027 Ukrainian Cup.

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Mushroom Season in Ukraine in 2026: Where Bans Apply and Fines Can Be Imposed

Politics 10/06/2026, 06:28

With the start of the mushroom season in Ukraine, citizens have been reminded of martial law bans, forest visiting rules, and fines for illegal wild mushroom harvesting.

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Offense Captured by Drone: How Drivers in Poland Are Punished for Flashing Headlights

Incidents 10/05/2026, 19:23

Polish police use drones to catch drivers who warn oncoming cars about road checks by flashing their headlights. Such offenses result in serious fines and penalties.

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Ukrainians Face Autumn Fines: Popular Habit Banned

Incidents 10/05/2026, 14:19

With the start of autumn, the leaf-burning season has intensified in Ukraine, carrying heavy fines and criminal liability for citizens under the law.

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Will Traffic Rules Change on October 1: Current Laws for Out-of-Town Drivers and Fines

Politics 09/30/2026, 06:46

Reviewing current traffic rules for October 2026: does the seasonal headlight requirement apply, what is the actual fine, and what other changes affect drivers.

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Daytime running lights outside the city: what Ukraine's traffic rules require and whether the 510-hryvnia fine for not having them is lawful

Incidents 09/25/2026, 00:59

In Ukraine, daytime running lights or the low beam are mandatory outside populated areas during daylight hours. A lawyer pointed to a conflict in the classification of the 510-hryvnia fine.

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Ireland Fines Google €403 Million for Manipulating Users' Geolocation Data

Technology 09/21/2026, 21:33

The Irish regulator DPC has fined Google €403 million for violations in the processing of users' geolocation data. This is the company's first serious GDPR fine and the fourth-largest in the authority's history.

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Telegram hit with a second fine in two days of 3.8 million rubles: total since the start of 2026 has reached 100 million rubles

Politics 08/20/2026, 10:32

The Tagansky District Court of Moscow fined Telegram 3.8 million rubles on August 19 for failing to remove prohibited content. This is the second fine in two days; the total recoveries since the start of 2026 have exceeded 100 million rubles.

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Tagansky Court fines Google 3.8 million rubles for refusal to remove prohibited content

Technology 08/19/2026, 06:08

The Tagansky Court of Moscow fined Google 3.8 million rubles for refusing to remove prohibited content. The company's total debt to the RF has reached astronomical figures, including fines in the undecillions of rubles.

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Stop Sign in Ukraine: Why 'Just Slowing Down' Now Costs 340 Hryvnias

Politics 08/05/2026, 07:23

Many drivers are used to just slowing down before a STOP sign, but this is a violation of the rules. In Ukraine, passing without a complete stop now carries a fine of 340 hryvnias. We look at how to stop correctly and exactly where the car should be positioned. 🚦🚗

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