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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Minister of Aid: "It may be relevant to demand the money back"

Sweden's Minister of Aid expressed concerns about funding to an organization linked to anti-abortion sentiments and stated that the government maintains a zero tolerance policy towards extremism.

Mar 20 • 17:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Organizations warn: In the shadow of the Iran war, further famines are looming

Humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm over increasing food insecurity worldwide, exacerbated by the Iran war and severe funding shortages.

Mar 20 • 09:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

United Kingdom cuts climate aid drastically

The United Kingdom announced a 14% reduction in climate aid over the next three years, as reported by The Guardian, with the budget being redirected to military funding.

Mar 20 • 08:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Björn Söder Attacks Sida Officials

Björn Söder, a Swedish politician, expressed frustration over delays in funding for the party aid organization Hepatica from Sida, despite a new grant being approved.

Mar 20 • 04:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Liveblog Iran War: Pentagon Requests $200 Billion for Iran War

The Pentagon is set to request $200 billion from Congress for funding the Iran War, a sum that surpasses the total U.S. aid to Ukraine.

Mar 19 • 14:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major new details on slashing billions from international aid after outcry

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reveals plans to significantly cut international aid funding, prioritizing conflict zones while facing criticism for potential humanitarian impacts.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

SD's aid supports Bolsonaro's anti-abortion supporters

The Swedish organization Hepatica is set to receive funding despite extreme risks linked to its support for anti-abortion and conservative values associated with the Bolsonaro family.

Mar 19 • 06:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Susanne Nyström: The government was supposed to 'clean up' - instead it stinks

The article discusses the confusion and controversies surrounding Swedish government aid, especially highlighting the funding allocated to questionable organizations instead of established humanitarian groups.

Mar 18 • 16:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Despite shortcomings - SD's aid project receives millions in funding

The Swedish Democrats' aid organization, Hepatica, has received a new multi-million grant from Sida, despite significant shortcomings and risk assessments.

Mar 18 • 16:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

News in easy language on March 16

Ukraine faces difficulties in securing funding as Hungary blocks European aid.

Mar 16 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

NOT A GIFT: Ukraine wants money for drone aid in the Middle East

Ukraine is seeking funding and technology in exchange for providing expert assistance to Middle Eastern countries against Iranian drones, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Mar 16 • 06:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

US makes a mistake by softening sanctions on Russian oil, says Mercs

German Chancellor Friedrich Mercs criticized the US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil, asserting that it could inadvertently aid Russia in funding its military actions in Ukraine.

Mar 13 • 12:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is how the chairman of the aid committee commented on Poutala's distribution of funds to close associates

Finnish Youth Minister Mika Poutala controversially allocated public funding to Christian youth organizations against civil servants' advice.

Mar 12 • 12:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

FIFA and Donald Trump: A Million-Dollar Project and Strange Evasive Maneuvers

The FIFA is seeking to raise $75 million for projects associated with President Donald Trump's Peace Council, with potential funding from the European Union.

Mar 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Commentary: State Aid for Housing? Not Money for Purchases, But for Construction

A commentary discussing the need for state housing aid to focus on construction rather than funding purchases.

Mar 10 • 12:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Vulnerable people at risk as charity Wattle House loses federal funding

Wattle House, a charity in Perth, has lost its federal funding, impacting its ability to assist vulnerable individuals with food and financial aid.

Mar 8 • 21:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Babiš advocates four changes to the budget, does not want to increase defense spending. Who will get more money?

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš proposes four budget amendments to correct his cabinet's previous mistakes, focusing on prevention and humanitarian aid while maintaining defense funding levels.

Mar 4 • 17:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Tamašunienė: Seeking Financial Resources to Increase Salaries of Judicial Assistants, Secretaries, and Psychologists

Lithuanian Minister R. Tamašunienė announced efforts to secure funding for increasing salaries of judicial staff and improving the efficiency of the court system.

Mar 4 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 8-M organizers criticize the Ministry of Equality for demanding rejection of prostitution to receive aid: "They are trying to annul freedom of thought"

The 8-M organizers have criticized Spain's Ministry of Equality for requiring groups seeking public funding to reject prostitution, claiming this undermines feminist freedom of thought.

Mar 3 • 12:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: Kathy Hochul announces the granting of 68 million dollars to help nearly 1,300 households

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a funding initiative of 68 million dollars aimed at assisting nearly 1,300 households with various public aid programs.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Money That Keeps Putin's War Alive

The ongoing war in Ukraine faces a funding crisis as both sides rely heavily on international support, while Ukraine reportedly runs out of funds amidst delayed EU aid and expanding trade relations between Russia and China.

Feb 27 • 06:21 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zambia rejects U.S. health aid over mining partnership ties

Zambia has rejected a $1 billion U.S. health funding deal due to conditions linking the aid to mining partnerships.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The cash register is empty, Ukraine is not a priority, said Babiš

Andre Babiš stated that funding for Ukraine is not currently a priority due to financial constraints.

Feb 26 • 13:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Sudan: Funding Gaps Threaten Nearly 2 Million Displaced People

Funding shortfalls are endangering the lives of almost 2 million displaced persons in South Sudan due to increasing humanitarian needs.

Feb 26 • 08:02 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Politico: EU looks for solution to unblock Ukraine aid by offering Orbán symbolic victory

The EU is seeking a way to unblock aid for Ukraine by potentially offering Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán a symbolic political victory, which may enable him to lift his veto against the funding.

Feb 26 • 07:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is Turku's new food aid that received one million dollars from a foundation led by New York's former mayor

A new application for distributing food aid developed in Turku has received innovative funding and aims to improve food access for those in need.

Feb 25 • 14:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Scientific and Environmental Journalism in Crisis Due to Trump

The article discusses the financial crisis facing scientific and environmental journalism, exacerbated by the freeze on U.S. foreign aid under the Trump administration.

Feb 24 • 09:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Food Aid Innovation Earns Turku International Competition Win and Over One Million Euros in Prize Money

Turku has won a prestigious international competition for its innovative food aid platform, securing over a million euros in funding.

Feb 24 • 06:14 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

United Kingdom announces support package for Ukraine

The UK government has announced a significant support package for Ukraine, including funding for energy assistance, humanitarian aid, and military training.

Feb 24 • 03:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

War in Ukraine: 195 Billion Euros! Or just as much as for a Netflix subscription?

The article discusses the financial support provided by the EU to Ukraine, questioning the scale and significance of the funding in relation to other expenditures.

Feb 23 • 15:55 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine could have contract army if European partners helped with funding, Zelensky says

President Zelensky stated that Ukraine could establish a contract army similar to Russia's if European partners provide financial aid.

Feb 23 • 13:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington: $17 billion for Gaza including housing project funding

U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, announced a $17 billion plan for projects in Gaza, including housing and public transport, amid calls from Israeli MK Tzvi Sukot for mass evacuation of Gazans.

Feb 22 • 04:31 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

WFP warns of imminent end to food aid in Somalia without new funding

The WFP has warned that without new funding, it will have to halt food assistance in Somalia by April 2023.

Feb 21 • 12:20 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

What we know about the OSAP changes announced by Doug Ford

The Ontario government announced significant changes to its student financial aid program, OSAP, limiting grants to 25% of total aid and increasing loans effective Fall 2026.

Feb 20 • 17:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

WFP Warning: Food Aid in Somalia May Stop Within Weeks Due to Lack of Funding

The WFP warns that food assistance in Somalia is at risk of complete cessation by April due to insufficient funding commitments amid a worsening food crisis.

Feb 20 • 12:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Funding shortfall threatens food aid to millions in Somalia, UN warns

The UN's World Food Programme has warned of a potential halt to food aid in Somalia due to severe funding shortages, affecting millions in need.

Feb 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

UN Organization: Food Aid in Somalia May Stop in Spring Unless Funding is Secured

The UN's World Food Programme warns that food aid distribution in Somalia could cease by April if new funding is not secured, endangering millions facing famine.

Feb 20 • 11:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What are the outcomes of the Special Peace Council meeting regarding Gaza?

The Special Peace Council meeting discussed the reconstruction and stabilization of Gaza with significant funding commitments from the U.S. and other nations.

Feb 20 • 08:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Yedioth Ahronoth: For these reasons, Israel may take over funding the removal of debris in Gaza

The article discusses Israel's potential role in funding and leading the debris removal efforts in Gaza as per a source from the Peace Council, emphasizing its military and political interests in the matter.

Feb 19 • 22:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Significant emergency funding for STT

The Finnish government is preparing to provide €1.05 million in state aid to the Finnish News Agency (STT) to ensure its continued operation amidst challenging market conditions.

Feb 18 • 13:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Former V-mayor wanted to increase development aid. Now he is running for election on the opposite platform

Christian Friis Bach, a former proponent of increased development aid, is now campaigning with the V-party to reduce aid funding in favor of domestic welfare.

Feb 16 • 14:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: UK Announces £6m Humanitarian Drought Response Funding to Somalia

The UK has pledged £6 million in humanitarian funding to Somalia in response to the escalating drought crisis during a visit by International Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman.

Feb 13 • 10:18 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

‘Annul’ €10 billion for Hungary – top EU court official

The European Court of Justice's advocate general suggests that the European Commission should reverse a €10 billion funding allocation to Hungary due to its non-compliance with EU norms.

Feb 12 • 16:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The UK is sending weapons worth £540 million to Ukraine

The UK has announced it will send additional weapons worth £540 million to Ukraine, including £150 million for American-made interceptor missiles, through a NATO-managed funding program.

Feb 12 • 13:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

‘Stop funding Ukraine’, Hungary’s PM tells EU

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the EU to cease its financial support for Ukraine, arguing that the funds could be better used for enhancing EU member states' competitiveness.

Feb 12 • 12:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Resource mobilisation strategy for Nigeria’s WASH sector

The article discusses the impact of a freeze on US foreign aid on Nigeria's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector and the response from Nigerian lawmakers to address funding gaps.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Think Tank: Aid to Ukraine has dropped to record lows following US cuts

Military aid to Ukraine has reached record lows in 2025 as US funding ceases, leaving Europe as the primary donor, according to the Kiel Institute.

Feb 11 • 13:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Analytical Center: Due to US Cuts, Support for Ukraine Has Dropped to Record Lows

Support for Ukraine has significantly decreased, with military assistance dropping by 14% in 2025 compared to previous years, primarily due to reductions in US funding during Trump's presidency.

Feb 11 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Starmer accused of hypocrisy over sharp cuts to World Food Programme

Keir Starmer faces accusations of hypocrisy for cutting UK funding to the UN World Food Programme while vowing to address global hunger.

Feb 7 • 12:46 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Czechia to reduce humanitarian aid to Ukraine and other countries

Czechia plans to cut its humanitarian aid budget by over two-thirds, reducing funding from CZK 165 million to CZK 50 million under the current cabinet's proposal.

Feb 6 • 11:07 UTC

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