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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: Not even the office bonus helped

The SPD lost in Rhineland-Palatinate despite having a popular candidate, primarily due to the CDU's focus on local issues and the AfD's growing political relevance.

Mar 23 • 05:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bonus Bills, Arera Accelerates on One-Off Contribution: What You Need to Know

Arera has announced operational details regarding a one-off contribution of 115 euros connected to the social electricity bonus aimed at economically disadvantaged families.

Mar 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Easter Gift: When it will be paid - How much you will receive

Easter bonuses for private sector employees in Greece must be paid by April 8, 2026, calculated based on their employment conditions.

Mar 21 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In a new gesture to police in the election year, Tarcísio will pay performance bonuses

The government of São Paulo has authorized a R$ 609 million performance bonus for police officers, scheduled for April 2025, as part of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas' efforts to recognize their work amid electoral pressures.

Mar 20 • 17:23 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

John Robson: What We’ve Lost (Bonus Edition) — the ability to speak without swearing

John Robson reflects on the decline of self-control and the increasing use of swear words in Canadian society.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Huge Million Bonuses for FIFA's Leader

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received a bonus of over two million euros alongside his consistent salary of 2.8 million euros, attributed to increased revenues from last year's first-ever club World Cup.

Mar 20 • 07:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kotka: an official could receive a large bonus from millions earned for the state

Entrepreneur Taavi Kotka suggests that officials who successfully implement highly profitable projects should receive bonuses of up to half a million euros.

Mar 19 • 20:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

The Bonus Prince Is Prepared for a Prison Sentence

Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, faces potential prison time as his trial concludes, with his defense arguing there is insufficient evidence for conviction.

Mar 19 • 19:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Money on the table – Such compensations are demanded by the alleged victims of bonus prince Marius

The alleged victims of Marius Borg Høiby are seeking substantial financial compensations in a court case in Oslo.

Mar 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business ticker: Volkswagen pays employees a bonus despite crisis

Volkswagen is set to pay its employees a one-time bonus of €1,250 in May, despite ongoing restructuring challenges.

Mar 19 • 13:37 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Lower tax bonus surprised people, many have to pay back hundreds of euros, says tax advisor Konrád

Many taxpayers in Slovakia discovered during their annual tax settlements that they are no longer eligible for the child tax bonus or only qualify for a lower amount, leading to significant repayments.

Mar 19 • 13:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

The 'Bonus Prince's' Lawyers: It's Word Against Word - The Evidence is Insufficient

The defense team for Marius Borg Høiby argues that the testimonies against him are unreliable and do not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Mar 19 • 12:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automobile Industry: VW Employees are Now Getting Their Bonus: 1250 Euros in May

Volkswagen employees will receive a bonus of 1250 Euros in May, despite earlier expectations that there would be no bonus this year due to a prior agreement.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: VW Employees Will Now Receive Their Bonus: 1250 Euros in May

Volkswagen employees are set to receive a 1250 Euro bonus this May due to a sudden increase in company profits, reversing an earlier decision not to issue bonuses.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Fuel Decree: Gasoline Bonus, Anti-Speculation Crackdown, Aid for Truckers. Salvini: 'Cut Excise Taxes'

The Italian government's fuel decree aims to provide financial assistance to families and truckers while enforcing stricter measures to prevent speculation on fuel prices.

Mar 18 • 16:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Director of the Ministry of Finance proposes an almost €20,000 childbirth bonus – does not support it himself

In Finland, experts are discussing potential financial incentives, such as a childbirth bonus, to encourage higher birth rates amid declining numbers.

Mar 18 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Lidl" is looking for employees for a special position: offering not only a competitive salary but also a substantial monthly bonus

Lidl is seeking mobile employees who will work across different store locations, offering competitive pay and additional monthly bonuses.

Mar 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Full Response and Half-Price Cafeteria: Toyota President's Remarks on 'Supporting Communication'

Toyota has agreed to the full wage and bonus requests from its labor union for the sixth consecutive year, alongside reducing cafeteria prices by half to enhance employee communication.

Mar 18 • 09:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis 'last chance' alert over Nationwide free £100 payment

Martin Lewis warns Nationwide customers that they need to act quickly to qualify for a £100 bonus payment before the eligibility window closes.

Mar 18 • 09:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samsung Electronics Union Announces General Strike... Approvals for Labor Dispute at 93.1%, Bonus as a Key Issue

The Samsung Electronics labor union approved a strike with 93.1% of votes in favor, demanding the abolition of the bonus cap, and plans a general strike in May.

Mar 18 • 07:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Samsung Electronics Union Announces General Strike in May with 93% Approval for Performance Bonus Normalization Demand

The Samsung Electronics labor union reported a 93.1% approval from members for strike action, leading to a planned general strike in May.

Mar 18 • 06:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Susanne Nyström: 25 years ago the 'bonus prince' was small and cute - now he is portrayed as a monster

The article discusses the transformation in public perception of Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Høiby, especially in light of recent serious legal charges against him.

Mar 18 • 05:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

The Evidence That Could Convict the Bonus Prince: "It Will Be Imprisonment"

The case surrounding Marius Borg Høiby has drawn significant attention due to its implications for both the royal family and the celebrity scene in Oslo.

Mar 18 • 05:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Motorbike and scooter bonuses start, up to 4,000 euros in contributions

The Italian government has launched a new eco-bonus program to support the purchase of environmentally-friendly motorcycles and scooters, offering contributions of up to 4,000 euros.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Excise and price increases, how the fuel bonus may change

The Italian government is considering targeted interventions to alleviate the high prices of fuel for vulnerable families and businesses rather than implementing a generalized tax cut.

Mar 17 • 15:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The amazing feat of this government company, turning 1 lakh into 1 crore rupees

GAIL (India) has turned an investment of 1 lakh rupees made two decades ago into over 1 crore rupees through substantial returns and bonus shares.

Mar 17 • 02:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Six Nations: a nice financial bonus for the French XV

After winning the Six Nations tournament, the French rugby team will receive a significantly reduced bonus compared to last year.

Mar 16 • 16:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Maxima customers have over one million euros in bonus money at stake

Estonian customers have accumulated over one million euros of unused bonus money with Maxima, which must be used by the end of March to avoid losing it.

Mar 16 • 11:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The stunning knockout of Kevin Vallejos in the first round of the UFC and his reaction to the bonus he received

Kevin Vallejos scored an impressive first-round knockout at UFC Vegas 114 and celebrated his $100,000 bonus with a joyful outburst.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acre will receive over R$ 6 million in salary bonuses for those born in February; find out more

Workers in Acre, Brazil, born in February will start receiving a salary bonus from the 2026 calendar, amounting to over R$ 6.1 million.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

War, the government is studying a bonus against price increases

The Italian government is considering a new bonus to assist families struggling with rising energy costs due to international conflicts.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Businesses to get £3,000 state bonus for hiring unemployed young people

The UK government will provide a £3,000 bonus to businesses for hiring young unemployed individuals as youth unemployment reaches an 11-year high.

Mar 16 • 08:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government releases PIS and Pasep for those born in March this Monday (16); see calendar

The Brazilian government is set to release the PIS salary bonus for workers born in March on Monday, April 16, 2024, under specific eligibility criteria.

Mar 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Payment of the second batch of the salary bonus starts this Monday; understand

The second batch of the PIS/Pasep salary bonus for 2024 begins distribution on Monday, benefiting over 2 million workers with approximately R$ 2.5 billion in total payments.

Mar 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Marius confessed his love to his ex-partner – Then the messages became threatening

Marius, a Norwegian bonus prince, is facing legal scrutiny due to allegations of violence and control in his relationship with ex-partner Nora Haukland, as court proceedings reveal troubling communications between them.

Mar 15 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 5,000 workers in Amapá receive Salary Bonus starting Monday (16)

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment will begin payments of the Salary Bonus on Monday for workers born in February, benefiting 5,396 employees in Amapá.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Bonus Prince is Getting Young People to Talk About Sex and Consent

The case against Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, has sparked nationwide discussions in Norway about sexual consent and legal implications of past sexual encounters.

Mar 15 • 09:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

You Can Get Money by Swiping Your Card – Here's How to Take Advantage of It

This article discusses a little-known benefit of using credit cards to earn money, featuring insights from an expert on how to maximize this opportunity.

Mar 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

The Bonus Prince's Promise to His Ex: "That Was the Last Blow"

Marius Borg Høiby promised his ex-girlfriend in January that he would no longer hit her, a claim supported by recorded evidence presented in court during his trial.

Mar 13 • 17:22 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government canceled the holidays on May 8 and September 15 but kept the 100 percent bonuses for work

The Slovak government has abolished May 8 and September 15 as public holidays, but employees will still receive a 100% bonus for working on these days.

Mar 13 • 14:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

ETS, eight countries against Italy. The government is studying a gasoline bonus for low incomes

Italy's government is facing criticism from eight EU countries regarding its carbon emissions trading scheme and is considering a gasoline bonus for low-income earners.

Mar 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclists to receive risk bonus from April, but app delivery workers are excluded

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor has included motorcyclists as dangerous job professionals to receive a 30% risk bonus starting April 3rd, but app delivery workers are not included.

Mar 12 • 13:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Crimson Desert pre-order bonus and editions – which version is best to buy?

This article discusses the various pre-order bonuses and editions available for the game 'Crimson Desert', highlighting what players can receive by pre-ordering.

Mar 12 • 12:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lidl is assembling a team for a new store in Klaipeda: new employees are offered an additional €600 bonus

Lidl is hiring for cashier and shift supervisor positions in Klaipeda, offering a €600 bonus and various incentives to new employees.

Mar 12 • 11:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

John Lewis to pay first staff bonus in four years to thousands of workers

John Lewis announces its first staff bonus in four years, rewarding employees with a 2% bonus totaling around £35 million amid financial fluctuations.

Mar 12 • 11:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

John Lewis pays first annual staff bonus in four years as profits rise

John Lewis has awarded its employees a bonus for the first time in four years following a rise in profits, despite facing significant costs.

Mar 12 • 07:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how much Inkki Inola earned from Paralympic silver - a comprehensive comment about money

Finnish skier Inkki Inola won a silver medal in the 10-kilometer race at the Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina and will receive a monetary bonus for his achievement.

Mar 12 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Niels Olsen clarifies that the residence bonus for assembly members has not increased, it will remain at $1,446

Niels Olsen, President of the National Assembly of Ecuador, clarifies that the residence bonus for assembly members has not increased and will remain at $1,446 as part of a budget reform.

Mar 11 • 21:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Did Patrik Laine's trade fail due to this unusual clause in his contract?

NHL fans were disappointed when the Montreal Canadiens failed to trade Finnish winger Patrik Laine before the trade deadline, partly due to a unique contract clause awarding him a $2 million bonus.

Mar 11 • 04:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly modifies travel expense regulations and expands residency bonus for senior advisors

The Ecuadorian National Assembly has reformed its travel expense regulations to extend the residency bonus to higher-ranked legislative staff, while maintaining existing per diem rates for assembly members and legislative employees.

Mar 10 • 20:00 UTC

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