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Two KFC locations on Curaçao — in Sta. Maria and Brievengat — will stop accepting cash payments starting Thursday, at least for the foreseeable future. The move to cashless-only transactions marks a significant shift in how these fast food outlets operate on the island. Customers visiting either branch will need to pay exclusively by card or digital payment methods. The change is described as temporary in nature, though no end date has been specified. This development may inconvenience customers who rely on cash, which remains widely used across Curaçao. It is unclear what prompted the decision, whether technical, security, or operational factors are behind it. Patrons are advised to plan accordingly before visiting either location.

A power outage struck the Esso refinery in Rotterdam on Thursday morning, causing all systems across the facility to shut down simultaneously. The disruption affected every operation on the refinery's grounds, bringing production to a complete halt. By later in the day, nearly all businesses and units at the site had their power restored. Facilities began the process of restarting their operations following the restoration of electricity. While the cause of the outage was not detailed in the report, the swift restoration suggests the issue was contained and manageable. The Esso Rotterdam refinery is a significant industrial facility, and any disruption there can have implications for regional fuel supply and processing capacity. No injuries or major long-term consequences were immediately reported.

A Curaçao court has ruled to invalidate trademarks held by Aviator LLC, dealing a significant legal blow to the company in its ongoing global dispute with gaming developer Spribe. The case centers on the popular 'Aviator' crash-style gambling game, which Spribe claims to have developed and owns the rights to. Aviator LLC had registered trademarks in an apparent bid to assert control over the brand, a move Spribe challenged as illegitimate. The Curaçao ruling strips Aviator LLC of those trademark protections within the jurisdiction, strengthening Spribe's position in what has become a multi-front international legal battle. The dispute is significant for the online gambling industry, where Curaçao is a major licensing hub, as it touches on intellectual property rights in a rapidly growing sector. The outcome could influence how similar trademark conflicts are adjudicated in Caribbean-based gaming jurisdictions going forward. Immediate consequences for Aviator LLC's ability to operate or license under the contested trademarks in Curaçao remain to be seen.