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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The new ten commandments of Austerity. And Italy rediscovers the memory of Sundays on foot and carriages

Italy reflects on historical austerity measures and their significance in contemporary society during the holiday season.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Riikka Purra's Call: 'The Mentality Must Change'

Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra emphasizes the need for a significant shift in approach among political parties and society, highlighting upcoming austerity measures.

Mar 20 • 11:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Tory austerity left NHS exposed to Covid - and many staff paid the ultimate price'

The article discusses how austerity measures implemented by the Tory government left the NHS vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to tragic consequences for healthcare staff.

Mar 19 • 17:44 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Warm beer against energy costs: London prepares for austerity even in pubs

London is preparing for energy austerity measures, including speed limits and a potential rise in the price of beer, due to reliance on foreign energy supplies amid geopolitical tensions.

Mar 18 • 09:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: MPs Question Sh280 Million Request for Mudavadi's Office Upgrade Amid Austerity Calls

Kenyan lawmakers are challenging a request for Sh280 million to upgrade the Prime Cabinet Secretary's office, arguing it contradicts ongoing austerity measures.

Mar 18 • 06:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With Ours? Adorni, His Wife, and the Double Standard of Austerity

Manuel Adorni's use of the presidential plane for personal reasons raises questions about government transparency and the ethical implications of austerity measures.

Mar 11 • 16:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pakistan: Extreme austerity measures due to rising oil prices

Pakistan has announced extreme austerity measures in response to the rising oil prices caused by conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 9 • 22:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Comment: Stains on the Debt Brake Paper – Savings and Growth are Boasted, but Ultimately, Pensioners are Made to Pay

The article discusses the upcoming Finnish parliamentary elections and the impact of economic austerity measures on pensioners amid fears of a destabilizing global situation.

Mar 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Humboldt Archaeology: Austerity Measures with the Demolition Hammer

The Humboldt University of Berlin plans to close its archaeology institute, citing austerity measures imposed by the Berlin Senate, leading to public outcry and concerns about the future of the humanities.

Mar 2 • 05:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Comment: Astonishing Turn – Opposition Urges Government to Cut More, Here’s the Real Reason

The Finnish opposition, led by the SDP, is pushing the government for additional austerity measures ahead of upcoming elections, despite previously opposing cuts.

Feb 28 • 04:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hofheim's Budget: The Million Hole

Hofheim is facing significant financial challenges, requiring the city to come together and implement austerity measures to address its budget shortfall.

Feb 27 • 11:50 UTC
🇸🇰 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
🌍 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
🇶🇦 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
🇨🇿 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
🇬🇧 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
🇫🇮 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
🇬🇷 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
🇸🇰 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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