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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Kremlin Cuts Prices to Maintain Exports to China. The Budget Loses Billions

Russia is reducing oil prices to remain competitive in the Chinese market, impacting its budget significantly.

Feb 26 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Ministry of the Environment wants to lay off employees from the hydrometeorological institute

The Czech Ministry of the Environment plans to reduce staff at the hydrometeorological institute, indicating potential budget constraints.

Feb 26 • 10:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

New York's Mayor Mamdani promised change — now he’s gutting the NYPD

New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced cuts to the NYPD budget, raising concerns about public safety amid a recruitment crisis.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Don't travel to Frankfurt: Czech writers call for a boycott of the world literary event due to Klempíř's cuts

Czech writers are urging a boycott of an international literary event in Frankfurt, citing budget cuts by Minister Klempíř as the main reason.

Feb 26 • 09:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

He has been responsible for "the largest welfare cut in Oslo's recent history". Now the economy has turned around.

Oslo's municipality has reported its first financial surplus in three years, signaling a recovery after significant budget cuts.

Feb 26 • 09:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Revitalization Centers and KEHA Center to Reduce Workforce

The KEHA Center and revitalization centers in Finland are initiating nationwide layoffs due to budget constraints, potentially affecting up to 296 jobs.

Feb 26 • 08:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Really short-sighted’: Nova Scotia budget cuts funding to Halifax student transit pass program

Nova Scotia's budget cuts funding for a critical student transit pass program, potentially impacting 30,000 students in Halifax.

Feb 25 • 20:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Mental health funding tied to 2020 mass shooting part of Nova Scotia budget cuts

Nova Scotia is cutting mental health funding linked to the 2020 mass shooting as part of significant budget reductions.

Feb 25 • 19:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Student group calls on Nova Scotia post-secondary students to stage weeklong strike

The Canadian Federation of Students is urging Nova Scotia post-secondary students to initiate a weeklong strike in response to budget cuts and to advocate for more affordable tuition.

Feb 25 • 15:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Romania will eliminate 10% of public sector jobs

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced plans to cut 10% of public sector jobs in order to reduce the national budget deficit.

Feb 25 • 15:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Budget 2026 - Godongwana Takes Aim At Badly-Run Municipalities

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warned that municipalities must improve their performance or face budget cuts, highlighting widespread financial distress among local governments.

Feb 25 • 14:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Savings Decision to Be Reversed: District Administrator Concedes to Carnival Revelers

Ebersberg's district administrator plans to reverse a cost-cutting measure after being criticized during local carnival celebrations.

Feb 25 • 14:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Mäkynen Changed His Mind – Here’s the Reason

Matias Mäkynen of the SDP has reversed his stance on budget adjustments that could lead to significant cuts in social services and education in Finland.

Feb 25 • 13:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Next year's cuts depend on the government itself – the EU does not require adjustments from Finland

The EU has confirmed that it does not require Finland to implement new public sector adjustments for the year 2027, impacting potential budget cuts planned for next year.

Feb 25 • 12:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Romania will eliminate 10% of public sector jobs

Romania's Prime Minister has proposed cutting 10% of public sector jobs, affecting approximately 13,000 employees by 2027.

Feb 25 • 12:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Chilling estimates from economists about upcoming cuts: 'Vicious circle'

Economists provide alarming forecasts regarding necessary budget cuts in Finland, reflecting skepticism about government growth projections and fiscal strategies.

Feb 25 • 09:43 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier defends Nova Scotia budget as critics continue to speak out

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston defends the provincial budget amidst criticism over cuts to public services and a substantial deficit.

Feb 24 • 22:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Tensions high as Halifax mayor, councillors battle over how to balance books

Halifax's budget discussions have escalated into tensions among the mayor and city councillors over proposed budget cuts and their implications.

Feb 24 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Relatives report that patients attended by Apae were dismissed due to budget cuts by the city hall in a town in the interior of SP

Families report that at least 11 patients, including some diagnosed with autism, were dismissed by the Apae due to budget cuts from the city government in General Salgado, SP.

Feb 24 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Church and other voices from civil society warn about the paralysis of integration policies for popular neighborhoods

Church leaders and civil society representatives in Argentina have raised alarms about budget cuts and the standstill of programs designed for the integration of vulnerable neighborhoods.

Feb 24 • 15:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Saeima Subcommittee is considering introducing fees for organizing outdoor mass sports events

The Saeima Subcommittee is discussing the implementation of fees for organizing outdoor mass sports events due to budget cuts affecting environmental protection and park maintenance in Latvia.

Feb 24 • 14:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Budget Alert in New York: Mamdani's Million-Dollar Cuts to Libraries Contradict His Promises

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a $29 million budget cut to the city’s major libraries, going against his campaign promises to enhance public services through taxing the wealthy.

Feb 23 • 22:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki is outraged by the government's drastic social welfare savings

Helsinki opposes proposed changes to the financing law for welfare areas, citing concerns over significant new savings directed towards the city.

Feb 23 • 20:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia budget set to be delivered, with spending cuts expected

Nova Scotia's Finance Minister is set to present a budget that anticipates significant spending cuts and service reductions due to rising deficits.

Feb 23 • 13:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Richer paychecks with the Irpef cut

In March, Italian pensioners will see an increase in their paychecks due to a combination of measures from the Budget Law, including cuts to the Irpef tax, annual revaluation, and social benefits increases.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The health centers in Los Angeles that will stop functioning due to the US$50 million cut: closing on February 27

Several health centers in Los Angeles are set to close due to a US$50 million budget cut enacted by the Trump administration, effective February 27, 2026.

Feb 20 • 19:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Congress restores funding to cultural institutions once on Trump’s chopping block

The Republican-controlled Congress has approved a funding bill that reinstates financial support for key cultural institutions targeted by former President Trump for severe budget cuts.

Feb 20 • 17:56 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. finance minister expected to cut spending in next week’s provincial budget

Nova Scotia's Finance Minister plans significant spending cuts in the upcoming provincial budget to address a growing deficit.

Feb 20 • 17:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Babiš did not lay off the promised 300 officials, but he cut the budget of the Office of the Government

Czech Prime Minister Babiš has not laid off the expected 300 officials, while simultaneously reducing the budget for the Office of the Government.

Feb 20 • 13:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Cancel drastic cuts in aid to Ukraine. Czech Republic will also pay for them, say NGOs to Babiš

Czech NGOs urge the government to reconsider severe budget cuts in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, warning that it will negatively impact both Ukraine and Czechia.

Feb 20 • 06:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former NYPD chief calls police cuts 'recipe for disaster' as Mamdani threatens tax hikes

Former NYPD chief John Chell criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to cancel plans for hiring 5,000 police officers, warning that it could lead to public safety issues amid budget shortfalls.

Feb 19 • 20:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The state saves billions, yet we have to fight indignantly for subsidies, says the scouts' spokesperson about government cuts

Scouts in Czechia are facing significant budget cuts and may receive 16% less in state subsidies, which could severely impact their operations.

Feb 19 • 15:15 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Cutting the creative state: funding changes threaten the cultural future of Melbourne, arts workers warn

Victorian arts organisations face significant budget cuts, leading to fears for the future of Melbourne's cultural scene.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

5 things to know as New Brunswick prepares for cuts in next month’s budget

New Brunswick faces a record $1.3 billion deficit, prompting the government to consider significant cuts to services and programs in the upcoming budget.

Feb 19 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The historic Greek-language service of Deutsche Welle is closing – Massive cuts

Deutsche Welle's Greek-language service will end due to budget cuts, impacting its broader journalistic offerings.

Feb 19 • 10:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Struggle for Belief: This is not how one governs

The article discusses the backlash against Hessian Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori's support for integrated comprehensive schools, highlighting the tensions within the SPD regarding budget cuts and collaboration with the CDU.

Feb 19 • 09:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Unions: Cuts to integration education threaten hundreds of teaching jobs

Finnish teaching unions are opposing proposed cuts to integration education for immigrants that could jeopardize thousands of language education opportunities and hundreds of teaching jobs.

Feb 19 • 08:06 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Deutsche Welle closes its Greek language service – Massive cutbacks

Deutsche Welle has announced the closure of its Greek language service as part of broader budget cuts affecting various language journalism.

Feb 18 • 20:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani plan pours millions into ‘racial equity’ offices and six-figure diversity jobs, cuts 5,000 NYPD jobs

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's budget plan includes significant investments in racial equity initiatives and cuts to police funding.

Feb 18 • 19:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani proposes cutting NYPD budget, canceling 5K new officer hires

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes cutting the NYPD budget and canceling plans to hire 5,000 new officers in an effort to streamline the city's finances.

Feb 18 • 18:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Because the federal government is cutting: Deutsche Welle has to save 21 million

Deutsche Welle faces a significant budget cut from the German government, requiring savings of 21 million euros, resulting in job losses and reductions in service offerings.

Feb 18 • 18:07 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays

British Columbia's budget proposal is facing criticism due to significant tax increases, a soaring deficit, and cuts in public sector jobs amid ongoing construction delays.

Feb 18 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA: The government admits to deep cuts exceeding 3.3 billion in six ministries by 2029

SYRIZA announces that the Greek government has acknowledged significant budget cuts exceeding 3.3 billion euros in six key ministries by 2029.

Feb 18 • 13:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Ministry sees renting as the only solution

The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digitalization believes that renting facilities is the only way to avoid the permanent closure of the Tartu prison.

Feb 18 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Big fall in household energy bills predicted from April

Forecasts indicate a significant decrease in household energy bills due to government cuts starting in April 2026.

Feb 18 • 09:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Welfare area terminates and takes away lunch benefit from employees

The Kanta-Häme welfare area, Oma Häme, is laying off staff and eliminating lunch benefits due to budget cuts, affecting 143 employees across various sectors.

Feb 18 • 09:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Cultural institutions: Accessibility and future of culture threatened by budget cuts

Latvia's culture sector faces significant budget cuts, leading to reduced funding for major theaters and potential threats to cultural accessibility.

Feb 18 • 07:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Another blow for national parks. They must decide who to lay off

Czech national parks face substantial budget cuts from the Ministry of the Environment, prompting required personnel reductions.

Feb 17 • 17:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

It is irresponsible to reduce defense spending. Pavel criticized the budget proposal

Czech politician Pavel has criticized a proposed budget that includes cuts to defense spending, labeling it as irresponsible.

Feb 17 • 17:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German-French Relations: Outrage in Paris over Wadephul's Interference

The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has sparked outrage in Paris by criticizing French budget policies and suggesting areas for cuts during a radio interview.

Feb 17 • 16:05 UTC

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