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🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Greek Path in Slovak / They wanted generous pensions, then came a 30 percent drop in living standards. Will this happen to us too?

The article discusses Slovakia's ongoing financial struggles and the recurring discussions about austerity measures aimed at avoiding a financial crisis similar to Greece's.

Feb 25 • 14:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Petteri Orpo: This is the Tragedy of Finland

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo outlined the government's commitment to economic reforms and budget savings in a statement to Parliament, highlighting the ongoing challenges of unemployment.

Feb 25 • 13:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: IMF Navigates Economic Policy Strains With Government

The IMF warns the Mozambican government of unsustainable economic policies, while the government remains cautiously optimistic about its prospects despite the IMF's call for austerity and anti-corruption measures.

Feb 25 • 09:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Romania is laying off 10 percent of public sector employees

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced a 10% reduction in public sector employees as part of austerity measures to mitigate the country's significant budget deficit.

Feb 25 • 04:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Golden Pensions; a Time Bomb

The proposal to set a cap of 70,000 pesos on 'golden pensions' has sparked a significant debate in Mexico regarding public sector retirement rights.

Feb 20 • 09:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is Prime Minister Takashi's Emphasis on 'Excessive Austerity' True Despite a Debt of 1 Trillion Yen?

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takagi questioned the longstanding views on fiscal austerity in her speech, even as the country's national debt surpasses 1 trillion yen.

Feb 20 • 05:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is the Left Alliance waving itself out of the large economic agreement? Koskela dodged questions

The Left Alliance's commitment to a new budgetary agreement in Finland remains uncertain as parliamentary negotiations are ongoing, setting ambitious deficit targets for the next term.

Feb 19 • 13:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Higinio Martínez criticizes Morena coordinator in Edomex for attending the Super Bowl: ‘This harms the party’

Higinio Martínez criticized Francisco Vázquez Rodríguez for attending the Super Bowl, arguing it contradicts Morena's austerity policies.

Feb 19 • 00:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The desacralization of Andrés Manuel

The article discusses the decline of former President López Obrador's image, highlighting public discontent with his legacy and perceived hypocrisy regarding austerity.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Kast Prepares to Take Office in Chile: 'Chainsaw', Cultural Battle, and a Risky Bet with His Cabinet

Chilean president-elect José Antonio Kast is focusing on economic austerity and security as he prepares to take office, raising questions about the political representation in his cabinet.

Feb 14 • 21:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

And austerity? Son of Morena officials in Oaxaca shows off luxury cars and military weapon

A son of Morena officials in Oaxaca is facing controversy after posting images on social media showcasing luxury vehicles and firearms, raising questions about transparency and austerity.

Feb 12 • 22:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Unprecedented financial crisis hits the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)

The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is experiencing an unprecedented financial crisis that has led to the suspension of part of its activities to cut expenses.

Feb 9 • 07:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Social Limit of Austerity and the Role of the State

The article discusses how societal perception of human rights remains strong in Argentina despite economic pressures attributed to the government under Javier Milei.

Feb 9 • 03:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Cuba responds to American oil embargo with strict austerity measures

Cuba is implementing strict austerity measures in reaction to the American oil embargo.

Feb 7 • 06:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Welfare Delegate in Puebla Admits Her Luxurious Party 'Was Not Congruent with the 4T' After Criticism

Natalia Suárez del Real, the welfare delegate in Puebla, acknowledged that her lavish birthday celebration contradicted the austerity principles promoted by her political party, Morena, amid public backlash.

Feb 5 • 22:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Teacher who died after 15-week cancer wait: 'I am a victim of Tory austerity'

Nathaniel Dye, an inspirational teacher who succumbed to stage 4 bowel cancer after a long treatment delay, lamented his experience as a victim of austerity affecting the NHS.

Feb 4 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Starmer pledges to 'reverse devastating decline' of communities with £800m investment

Sir Keir Starmer has announced an £800m investment aimed at revitalizing the most deprived communities, criticizing Tory austerity measures in the process.

Feb 4 • 15:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Focus and Results Must Be the Essence of International Organizations

International organizations must prioritize austerity, knowledge, focus, efficiency, and impactful results to remain relevant and provide value to their member states.

Feb 4 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

RKP no longer wants to do this - Ready to seek savings elsewhere

Otto Andersson, newly elected chairman of the RKP's parliamentary group, indicates that in addition to a debt brake, Finland now needs a high growth pace to counteract continuous austerity measures.

Feb 3 • 15:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Focus and Results: Sacred Missions of International Organizations

International organizations must prioritize austerity, knowledge, focus, efficacy, and impactful actions to remain relevant and beneficial to their member states.

Feb 2 • 20:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Shell, BP and other oil companies prepare to cut billions in shareholder payments

Europe's major oil companies are set to collectively reduce their shareholder payouts by 10% to 25% amid lower oil prices and the need to protect their financial health.

Feb 2 • 16:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Cannot continue to increase the number of medical students alongside austerity demands

Healthcare leaders warn that the demand for austerity in hospitals jeopardizes the future training of medical students, which is essential for staffing the healthcare system.

Jan 15 • 09:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

There is a question mark in the Ilva-Flacks

The sale of Ilva is still uncertain, with the Flacks fund winning the auction but aiming for a mixed public-private system involving significant state participation.

Jan 12 • 06:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis as a resilient dam against populism

The election of Kyriakos Mitsotakis as president of New Democracy in January 2016 occurred during one of Greece's most challenging periods, as populist forces rose to power amidst social disillusionment fueled by economic crisis and harsh austerity measures.

Jan 10 • 09:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Corruption News Filter: Kaliňák is Renovating Kukurica as if He Were in the Game with a Stockpot

Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák's extravagant renovations of the former military dormitory known as Kukurica raise serious suspicions amid government austerity measures, including the purchase of expensive luxury furniture.

Jan 9 • 05:07 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

How much money do queens and princesses spend on clothing

The article discusses the annual ranking of spending on clothing by queens and princesses in Europe, highlighting Olimpia of Greece, Charlene of Monaco, and Meghan Markle as top spenders, while Queen Letizia of Spain is noted for her austerity.

Jan 5 • 18:43 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"If we want to maintain prosperity, we need more performance orientation"

The head of the Philologists' Association warns that without significant improvements in education, Germany's position will destabilize, noting political tendencies towards austerity rather than concrete support for the 'German educational language.'

Jan 5 • 12:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

ELUNED MORGAN: Reform trade in anger and point fingers but we're taking action

Eluned Morgan emphasizes the need for action over complaints as Wales faces ongoing economic challenges despite moving past austerity.

Jan 4 • 16:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bulgaria in the euro but half of the country is opposed: Sofia's doubts between austerity and Russian propaganda

A recent survey shows that only 51% of Bulgarians support joining the euro, revealing significant concerns over austerity and external influences, particularly from Russia.

Dec 31 • 09:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Selection of the year 2025 / The economy is not just about consolidation. We have shown what challenges Slovakia is forgetting

A recent discussion highlights that Slovaks view the economy's overall situation and rising prices as the country's most significant challenges, amid ongoing austerity measures and planned tax increases.

Dec 29 • 14:04 UTC

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