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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government extends the 'accounting shield' for loss-making companies

The Spanish government has extended the 'accounting shield' for companies reporting financial losses due to international instability, including measures for exporters affected by conflict.

Mar 21 • 12:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Khark Island: The Key Vital Points for Iranian Energy Exports

Khark Island is a vital Iranian oil export hub, accounting for about 90% of the country's oil exports via the Gulf.

Mar 21 • 09:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Garriga announces the opening of a file on García-Gallardo and defends Vox's accounting

Garriga has announced the opening of a procedure against García-Gallardo amidst internal disputes in Vox regarding alleged financial misconduct.

Mar 20 • 12:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian phonographic market grows 14.1% in 2025 amidst the fight against abuses, fraud, and AI manipulations

The Brazilian phonographic market is projected to grow by 14.1% in 2025, with streaming accounting for 87% of revenue amid challenges like fraud and AI manipulations.

Mar 19 • 19:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VRK suggested to recognize 'Nemuno aušra' grossly violating the law on car rentals

The VRK may require members R. Žemaitaitis and D. Petkevičienė to return funds they received for car rentals if a proposal is approved, as they allegedly invaded financial accounting laws.

Mar 18 • 08:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spain contributed 41% of the jobs created in the European Union in 2025

Spain's economy created 526,000 jobs in 2025, accounting for 41% of new employment in the European Union.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Central Bank continues to buy, but its reserves have fallen to the lowest level in 40 days

Argentina's Central Bank bought an additional $50 million, yet its reserves decreased to a 40-day low, impacted by various payments and accounting adjustments.

Mar 16 • 21:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital Accounting Helps Companies Deal with Bureaucracy

The article discusses how digital accounting services are transforming the way businesses in Brazil handle bureaucratic processes, especially in the context of tax compliance and payroll management.

Mar 16 • 21:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Industry and construction explain almost two-thirds of the more than 200,000 private jobs lost since 2023

Argentina has lost over 200,000 formal private sector jobs since Javier Milei's government took office, with the manufacturing and construction sectors accounting for nearly two-thirds of this job loss.

Mar 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Gällivare businessman detained - suspected of 38 crimes

A businessman from Gällivare has been detained on suspicion of serious fraud, accounting offenses, and tax crimes, amounting to 38 charges in total.

Mar 16 • 11:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry of Finance changes the budget accounting methodology

The Estonian Ministry of Finance plans to change its accounting methodology for unspent funds in the state budget due to the current system being misleading.

Mar 16 • 08:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How to prepare a company for JPK_CIT

The article discusses preparing companies for the JPK_CIT compliance in Poland.

Mar 16 • 04:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance wants to change the accounting of unused budget

The Estonian Ministry of Finance plans to modify how unused funds in the state budget are accounted for, aiming for a clearer financial picture by 2027.

Mar 16 • 02:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Dream of Becoming President Started in Elementary School: The Founder of Nidek Known for "Nagamori Style"

Nidek's founder, Shigenobu Nagamori, who turned the company into a global leader, has withdrawn from public life after a scandal involving accounting fraud.

Mar 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Female Leadership from Productive Management to the Insurance Market: Representing More than 40% of the Workforce

Women in Ecuador's rural sectors play a critical role, accounting for over 40% of the agricultural workforce, especially in sectors like agriculture, livestock, and fishing.

Mar 13 • 21:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Scandal landlords charged with serious accounting offenses

A man and his son, known for neglecting their rental properties in Sweden, have been charged with serious accounting offenses, facing potential business bans.

Mar 13 • 15:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nidec to Investigate Legal Responsibility of Executives over Accounting Fraud, Possible Lawsuit

Nidec has established a committee to investigate the legal responsibilities of its executives related to an accounting fraud scandal, which could lead to a potential lawsuit.

Mar 13 • 08:53 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Immigration to Norway Back to 2019 Levels

Immigration to Norway has returned to levels seen in 2019, with a total of 55,243 immigrations recorded last year, resulting in a net immigration of 24,265 after accounting for emigration.

Mar 13 • 08:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Domestic Water Industry Sales Reach 51.6 Trillion Won, 2% of GDP... Export Competitiveness Is a Challenge

South Korea's water industry sales reached approximately 51 trillion won in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the national GDP, though export levels remained low at 2 trillion won.

Mar 12 • 05:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Should apples be kept in the refrigerator? How to keep fruits and vegetables in good condition

A recent report highlights the significant food waste occurring in Spanish households, with fruits and vegetables accounting for nearly half of this waste.

Mar 12 • 04:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Kharg: the Iranian oil island that could shake the global market and that no one dares to attack

Kharg Island in Iran is a strategic oil hub, accounting for nearly 90% of the country’s crude oil exports, and poses risks for global energy stability due to its geopolitical significance.

Mar 11 • 18:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Samsung's new Galaxy S26 series sells 20% more than last year's model

Pre-order results for Samsung's new Galaxy S26 series show an average increase of 20% in Europe compared to the previous model, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra accounting for over 70% of sales.

Mar 11 • 14:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Dissatisfaction with the Results of the Third-Party Committee's Investigation... Abalance Accused of Accounting Fraud

Abalance, a listed company in Japan, has publicly criticized the findings of a third-party investigation into its accounting practices, leading to the formation of an internal verification committee.

Mar 11 • 08:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

SWAN chief urges women accountants to lead by mentoring

The chairperson of the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria encourages women in the profession to focus on mentorship and collective contributions to redefine success.

Mar 11 • 01:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Secret Handling of Irregularities by the 'Special Investigation Director': Nidec, Acting Under the Founder

A report reveals that Nidec, a leading motor manufacturer, appointed a 'Special Investigation Director' to handle internal accounting irregularities secretly, as part of a broader scandal regarding financial mismanagement.

Mar 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The case of Alytus district mayor R. Vitkauskienė's 'checks' has been sent to court

The case against Alytus district mayor R. Vitkauskienė and two accomplices for fraudulent financial accounting has been forwarded to court.

Mar 10 • 14:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The criminal case of Alytus District Municipality Mayor Rasa Vitkauskienė has been forwarded to the court

Alytus District Municipality Mayor Rasa Vitkauskienė is facing criminal charges related to fraudulent accounting practices involving public funds.

Mar 10 • 13:35 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Tightening of the Accounting Office on spending to restart the Bridge: no to extra costs

The Italian Accounting Office has imposed strict regulations on expenditures related to the restart of a key bridge project, stipulating no additional costs beyond the already allocated budget.

Mar 10 • 13:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mysterious Container Arrives Suddenly: Nidec's Spreading Fraud 'I'm Tired of False Reports'

A former Nidec employee revealed fraudulent accounting practices within the company, including the shipment of unsold parts to inflate sales figures.

Mar 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Inauguration of the Federal Accounting Council marks the meeting of the 'Republic of Piauí' in Brasília

The inauguration event for Joaquim Bezerra as the president of the Federal Accounting Council in Brasília is highlighted by the attendance of influential figures from Piauí.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mpox cases more than double in 20 days, with 129 confirmations in Brazil

The number of confirmed mpox cases in Brazil has surged to 129, with São Paulo accounting for the majority, as health officials monitor the situation.

Mar 9 • 13:08 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine takes one-tenth of global arms imports in 2021-2025

Ukraine has become the world's largest importer of major arms, accounting for nearly 10% of global imports from 2021 to 2025.

Mar 9 • 11:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

War in Ukraine. Ukraine Becomes the World's Largest Arms Importer

According to a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Ukraine has emerged as the world's largest importer of major arms, accounting for 9.7% of global arms imports during 2021-2025.

Mar 9 • 05:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

255 People in Their Prime Lost Their Lives at Work...1.4% of the Earthquake Victims: Data Tells the Tale of Sacrifice

The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake resulted in 255 individuals dying in the line of duty, accounting for 1.4% of the total fatalities, as many tried to aid others during the disaster.

Mar 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Entrepreneur's Essential Guide: electronic ledger and JPK * VAT deductions * KSeF: sales value for exemption, new invoice markings in JPK, penalties for errors * effects of removal from the VAT register * warnings from ZUS

The article discusses key updates and requirements regarding electronic business accounting in Poland, focusing on VAT regulations and compliance issues.

Mar 8 • 21:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

On March 8: Equal pay starts with data. Poland before the wage transparency test

Women in Poland earn on average 8.5% less per hour than men, and this gap widens to 15-18% when accounting for factors like education and experience, with hopes for change resting on upcoming EU pay transparency regulations.

Mar 8 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From Mato Grosso to the World: the new soybean route and the transport challenges in the Northern Arc

Brazil is experiencing a peak soybean harvest, reaffirming its position as a major exporter, with Mato Grosso as a key player accounting for nearly 30% of national production yet facing infrastructure challenges.

Mar 7 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Two major UK supermarkets ranked highest for amount of product recalls

Lidl and Aldi were ranked highest in the UK for product recalls, accounting for 13% of all recalls due to contamination and labeling issues in 2025.

Mar 6 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Foreigners Populate Finnish Prisons - These Are the Countries They Come From

The number of foreign nationals in Finnish prisons has increased, accounting for a significant portion of the inmate population due to rising drug trafficking activities.

Mar 6 • 11:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will small businesses pay for digitization themselves? The Ministry of Finance will not help

Small businesses in Poland will be required to transition to electronic accounting by next year without assistance from the Ministry of Finance, raising concerns about the challenges older entrepreneurs may face.

Mar 6 • 03:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Glass Ceiling Still Limits Women's Careers in Large Companies

A recent analysis reveals that while women's representation in management roles in Poland is notable, particularly in accounting and e-commerce, progress has stagnated in recent years following earlier improvements.

Mar 6 • 03:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Despite the Gold Miracle: Why the Bundesbank is Posting a Balance Loss of 27.8 Billion Euros

The Bundesbank reports a significant loss for the year, influenced by conservative accounting practices despite a rise in gold reserves' value.

Mar 5 • 14:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Pontus Rasmusson Appeals His Prison Sentence

Former YouTube star Pontus Rasmusson has appealed his prison sentence for serious accounting fraud, seeking to be acquitted or have a reduced penalty.

Mar 5 • 14:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How to correctly account for costs, benefits, and taxes related to remote work?

The article discusses the proper accounting of costs, benefits, and taxes associated with remote work in Poland.

Mar 5 • 04:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus leads job generation in Amazonas in January with over 1,100 vacancies

In January, Amazonas opened 1,311 formal job positions, with Manaus accounting for the majority of these openings.

Mar 4 • 13:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Iran counts 1,045 deaths in US and Israel attacks; NGO does similar accounting

The Iranian government reports 1,045 deaths in the conflict from US and Israel attacks, closely aligning with an NGO's count of 1,097.

Mar 4 • 13:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Inventing

This article discusses allegations of creative accounting practices at Pemex that may misrepresent economic data for 2025.

Mar 4 • 09:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why Did Nidec's Accounting Fraud Spread? Third-party Committee Says 'Need to Shed the Influence of Mr. Nagamori'

A third-party committee has revealed that accounting fraud at Nidec, a global motor manufacturer, was widespread due to pressure from its founder, Mr. Shigenobu Nagamori, prioritizing high performance targets over ethical practices.

Mar 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Europe is arming itself for life. It accounts for one-fifth of global expenditures

European countries are significantly increasing their military spending, now accounting for 20% of global military expenditures.

Mar 3 • 09:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nidec Faces 250 Billion Yen Impairment Risk Due to Fraud; Third-Party Panel Indicates Nagamori Also Complicit

Nidec, a major motor manufacturer, is at risk of reporting an impairment loss of 250 billion yen, as a third-party committee revealed extensive accounting fraud, implicating founder Nagamori in tolerating some misconduct.

Mar 3 • 07:46 UTC

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