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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa on Spending Law of GAD: 'Mayors like Jaime Nebot and Paco Moncayo applied the 70/30 in their municipalities'

President Daniel Noboa defended the recent law on the spending balance in Decentralized Autonomous Governments, advocating for a greater investment allocation compared to current spending.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

University, CCUM: "939,000 euros from MUR prize to virtuous model of merit colleges"

The Italian government's allocation of โ‚ฌ939,209 to merit colleges supports thousands of deserving students and acknowledges the role of these institutions in promoting academic merit and social mobility.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In 2025, Lidl maintained its position as the salary leader in the sector: salaries will also increase this year

Lidl Lithuania plans to increase salaries for a majority of its employees by an average of 9% this year, with a budget allocation of around 8 million euros for wage increases by 2026.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Utilization of Expo's Surplus: Legacy Conference Discusses Application of Rings, Memorial Hall, and Advanced Technologies

A legacy conference held in Tokyo discussed the allocation of surplus funds from the Osaka-Kansai Expo towards various initiatives.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In Estonia, there are calls to revoke politician Meldra's immunity; he is accused of bribery and fraud

Politician Meldra has been accused of extortion and fraud related to a proposed budget allocation for a hunting association in Estonia.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG allocation enough to run councils โ€“ LG chairman

The chairman of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State, Osaro Eribo, asserts that the federal allocation is sufficient for council operations and project execution.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Efik professionals push for fair oil-well allocation

The Efik Professionals group in Nigeria has endorsed the scientific verification of oil wells in Cross River State, seeing it as a remedy for historical economic injustices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The fuel problem in Ruhnu will be resolved by an icebreaker and local rescuers

Residents of Ruhnu island face a serious fuel shortage as they make difficult choices about resource allocation amid disruptions caused by transportation links to the mainland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

No Average Man or Woman Exists in Reality

A study shows that men and women spend an average of three hours a day on self-care, revealing insights about daily activities and time allocation between gender roles.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Over 600,000 Await Land Allocation

Over 687,000 people in Botswana are currently awaiting land allocation due to systemic issues in the land allocation process, as reported by the Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Five billion for F-35, next year jump of 60 billion. Zลฏna is training for the budget, Babiลก too

The Czech defense budget proposal includes a significant allocation for the F-35 aircraft, raising concerns among both supporters and opponents of the initiative.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Jitan Ram Manjhi say about his seats?

Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed confusion regarding his previous demand for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha seats, stating that he had never officially requested them despite being informed of an allocation of two Lok Sabha and one Rajya Sabha seat.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The CNIO fired the senior executive who reported alleged favoritism towards Barbacid with two patents

The CNIO terminated the employment of Roke Oruezabal after he reported potential favoritism in the allocation of patents to Mariano Barbacid.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government agreed with the UCR and the Peronists on the allocation of positions in the General Audit Office of the Nation

The Argentine government has reached an agreement with the UCR and Peronists regarding the distribution of positions within the General Audit Office, ensuring representation from each political group.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Billions from the KPO support the development of cities. What are the EU funds used for?

The article discusses the allocation and impact of funds from Poland's National Reconstruction Plan (KPO) on city development.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Five family members, unverified registrations, full mailboxes: the devastating police report on protected housing in Alicante

A police report unveils serious irregularities in the allocation of protected housing in Alicante, with multiple homes connected to a single family and numerous unverified registrations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Vaida Pranarauskaitฤ—. How does self-government work in Kaunas?

The article discusses the challenges faced by the opposition in Kaunas regarding budget allocation and the lack of funds for community initiatives.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Cash-strapped councils slowly march towards financial cliff

Rural councils in New South Wales face significant financial challenges, with some on the brink of insolvency, prompting calls for state government reform in grant funding allocation.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Expert describes 15 billion for coastal protection as good, but not enough

Experts consider the Danish government's allocation of 15 billion kroner for coastal protection significant but insufficient to address the looming threats of storm surges and flooding.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

Ukraine Attacks Sensitive Sites. Russia Is Paying in Money and Time

The article discusses Ukraine's attacks on critical locations impacting Russia financially and in terms of resource allocation.

Feb 22 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa Sends Law for Spending Efficiency in GADs to Official Registry

President Daniel Noboa has submitted a new law aimed at enhancing spending efficiency for decentralized autonomous governments in Ecuador, which mandates a significant allocation of their budgets to essential public services.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

RMAFC backs Tinubuโ€™s order on oil revenue remittance

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has endorsed President Bola Tinubu's executive order mandating direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the federation account, citing it will enhance revenue inflows and reduce leakages.

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is what the new GAD Law approved by the National Assembly says

The Ecuadorian National Assembly approved a law aimed at reforming local government resource allocation to prioritize investment in basic services for citizens.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tinubuโ€™s executive order will curb leakages, boost Federation Account inflows โ€” RMAFC

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has stated that President Bola Tinubuโ€™s Executive Order on oil and gas revenue remittance will enhance funds to the Federation Account and reduce revenue leakages.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tinubuโ€™s Executive Order: FG, states, LGs allocation may increase by N15tn

President Bola Tinubu's new Executive Order could lead to an additional N14.57 trillion in allocations for federal, state, and local governments in Nigeria.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The emergency department must not be a "swamp of infections and danger"

Emergency doctors protest against the skewed allocation of workload between the emergency department and hospital wards at Landspรญtali, calling for better protection of emergency services.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Care Companies on Elderly Care: Too Much Work Time Spent on Documentation

The welfare sector in Finland is facing challenges in elderly care, as caregivers report increased hazards and excessive time spent on documentation, prompting calls for better allocation of resources.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

How much did the Peace Council raise in its first meeting and where will the money go?

The Peace Council reported raising $10 billion for Gaza, with additional contributions from several countries, though specifics on fund allocation were not detailed.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

We should not demonize them, defends the minister of hundreds of millions for large agribusinesses

The Czech minister defends the allocation of significant funds to large agribusinesses, arguing against their demonization.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Reform would hand over the distribution of funds to a new agency instead of the Ministry of Justice

A proposed judicial reform in Estonia aims to shift the allocation of state budget funds for courts from the Ministry of Justice to a new service, which has raised concerns about judicial independence.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Karnataka: BJP MLA Attacks Congress

BJP leader Mahesh Tanginkai criticized the Congress party for providing funds without clear disclosures on their allocation and urged them to stop blaming the BJP.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

More Irap on the energy sector. Solar, revolution incentives

New measures have been introduced regarding incentives for photovoltaic plants aiming to alleviate system charges and manage resource allocation in the energy sector.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amr Saad announces the allocation of 10 million Egyptian pounds from the producers of the series 'Ifraah' for charitable works

Egyptian actor Amr Saad announced that the team behind the series 'Ifraah' will allocate 10 million Egyptian pounds for charitable causes during Ramadan.

Feb 19 โ€ข 01:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Zero Capital Release in 2025 Didnโ€™t Stop Power Reforms โ€” Adelabu

Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that the ministry had no capital allocation in the 2025 budget, yet this did not hinder its ability to oversee the power sector.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Zaluลพnas Strikes: Ukraine's Counteroffensive Failed Due to Zelensky's Actions

Lithuanian military leader Valdemaras Zaluลพnas attributed the failure of Ukraine's counteroffensive to President Zelensky's inadequate resource allocation and a flawed execution of NATO plans.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Anambra assembly moves to recall lawmaker suspended over social media post

The Anambra State House of Assembly is initiating a recall of lawmaker Bernard Udemezue, who was suspended for a social media post critical of the allocation to his constituency.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Health conditions, blood type, weight, waiting time: here's how they decide who to transplant

The article discusses the criteria used in pediatric organ transplantation allocation, emphasizing the importance of adhering to bureaucratic rules to determine waiting lists based on need and potential benefit.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Workers Give Wike 72 Hours to Release Kuje Council Allocation

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to release the January 2026 salary allocations for the Kuje Area Council, threatening a shutdown if their demands are not met.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the government planning to revise the points system for dependent family members amid the controversy over fraudulent apartment applications?

The South Korean government is intensifying investigations into fraudulent apartment applications, particularly focusing on the points system concerning dependent family members used to gain unfair advantages in the housing allocation process.

Feb 17 โ€ข 23:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Quota allocated to para-athletes from aggressor states; downhill skier Oliล†ลก will not participate in the Paralympic Games

Latvian downhill skier Mฤrtiล†ลก Oliล†ลก has announced he will not compete in the Paralympic Games following the allocation of quotas to para-athletes from Russia and Belarus.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: State House Spending Surpasses Full-Year Allocation

State House in Kenya has exceeded its annual budget allocation for recurrent expenditure just months into the financial year 2025/26.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Board of Peace, today Tajani in the Chamber: "It's right to be there". Meloni in Niscemi: ready 150 million

Italy's Premier Giorgia Meloni announces a 150 million euro allocation for the Sicilian municipality of Niscemi affected by Cyclone Harry during a key government meeting.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

USU: The Financial Resources of Regional Councils Tightened

Funding for regional council groups in Finland has significantly decreased, with a total allocation of approximately 4.6 million euros for all councils.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Telecommunications presents spectrum allocation strategy to boost businesses

The Mexican Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has outlined a strategy for the allocation of radio spectrum aimed at fostering new business models and enhancing connectivity in industrial sectors.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

43 billion euros for defense. We show what the stakes are in the dispute over SAFE

The article discusses the political dispute in Poland regarding the allocation of 43 billion euros from the European SAFE program for national defense and military purchases.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Meloni returns to Niscemi: "We will allocate 150 million, the decree will be on Wednesday"

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a 150 million euro allocation for Niscemi, with a decree expected on Wednesday for the management of interventions.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

New scandal in the opposition for the Municipal Police of Madrid: dozens of candidates challenge the cutoff score and allocation of positions

A controversy arises as dozens of candidates for the Municipal Police of Madrid contest the cutoff score and vacancy distribution, claiming the established bar is unjustly high.

Feb 15 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Cโ€™River set to regain oil-producing status โ€” FG report

Cross River State is expected to be re-listed as an oil-producing state following the submission of a final report by a Federal Government committee.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

No final decision yet on disputed oil wells โ€” RMAFC

The RMAFC has clarified that no decisions have been made regarding the ceding of disputed oil wells to specific states, countering misleading reports circulating in the media.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helsinki's Biggest Health Chief Calls Every Weekday Morning at 7:45 AM โ€“ Calls Discuss How to Allocate Billions

Every weekday morning at 7:45 AM, Risto Rautava, the chairman of the HUS cooperative board, speaks with Matti Bergendahl, CEO of Finland's largest hospital, about the allocation of a multi-billion euro budget.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:10 UTC

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