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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The budget had a deficit of 16.9 billion crowns at the end of February, influenced by a provisional situation

The article discusses a deficit in the Czech budget amounting to 16.9 billion crowns as of the end of February, attributed to provisional budgetary conditions.

Mar 2 • 13:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan legislative session returns with deficit budget looming

Saskatchewan's legislature opens for its spring session, facing a looming deficit budget due to revenue shortfalls linked to trade issues.

Mar 2 • 13:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The War on Iran: Israel Counts Its Losses and Budget Deficit Expected to Worsen

Israel is assessing the financial costs of its war with Iran, reporting initial damages while preparing for a significant budget deficit.

Mar 1 • 16:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Matias Marttinen's stern warning – Cautions against Antti Lindtman's remarks

Finnish Minister Matias Marttinen has been appointed to lead a new working group focused on government growth and employment initiatives, as concerns over the country's financial deficit grow.

Feb 28 • 16:59 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Kiev

The IMF has approved an $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine to help address its acute budget deficit amid ongoing financial challenges, although additional support from other donors remains uncertain.

Feb 27 • 20:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta budget has minister asking: ‘Is this the right tax structure for the province?’

The Alberta finance minister is prompting citizens to consider the province's tax structure amid a projected $9.4 billion deficit in the 2026 budget.

Feb 27 • 18:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta finance minister hits the road in attempt to sell 2026 provincial budget

Alberta's finance minister promotes the new provincial budget, highlighting its high spending and significant deficit as necessary for economic stability amid challenging financial conditions.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

IMF approves $8 billion loan to Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund has approved an $8.1 billion loan to Ukraine over four years to support its budget deficit and macroeconomic stability amidst continued conflict.

Feb 27 • 06:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Russia's Budget Problems Have Reached the Province - Such a Deficit Has Never Been Seen Before

Russia's regional budget deficit has increased to over 16 billion euros, the highest recorded, affecting 74 regions by the end of 2025.

Feb 27 • 06:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Budget Shortage in Russian Provinces

Russia's regional budget deficit has surged to over €16 billion as of 2025, marking a historical high and revealing a growing financial crisis in several provinces.

Feb 27 • 05:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The International Monetary Fund approves an 8 billion USD loan to Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund has approved an 8 billion USD loan to Ukraine to help finance its budget deficit and support macroeconomic stability.

Feb 27 • 04:55 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

2026 Alberta budget taxes criticized as ‘another version of equalization’

The 2026 Alberta budget has been met with criticism over its predicted deficit and increases in taxes and fees despite promises from the government to avoid tax hikes.

Feb 27 • 01:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta budget 2026 comes with spending hikes but $9.4B deficit

Alberta's 2026 budget announces significant government spending increases while facing a $9.4 billion deficit and rising taxpayer-supported debt.

Feb 26 • 22:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fees and taxes: How the 2026 Alberta budget may hit your wallet

The 2026 Alberta budget forecasts a deficit of $9.4 billion and plans to increase fees and property taxes instead of personal income taxes.

Feb 26 • 22:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba budget set to be revealed on March 24 as province deals with growing deficit

Manitoba's NDP government plans to announce its budget on March 24, facing challenges related to health care, cost of living, and a significant fiscal deficit.

Feb 26 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget 2027: France Will Have to Make an Effort of 40 Billion Euros to Meet Its Commitments

France needs to find an additional 40 billion euros to meet its fiscal commitments to the European Union by 2027.

Feb 26 • 17:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Multibillion-dollar budget deficit on tap as Alberta introduces its 2026 budget

Alberta's 2026 budget introduces a significant multibillion-dollar deficit amid rising costs due to low oil prices and population growth.

Feb 26 • 16:31 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia’s Regions Post Largest-Ever Budget Deficit in 2025

Russian regions reported a record budget deficit of 1.48 trillion rubles ($19.22 billion) in 2025, largely due to increasing expenditures outpacing revenue growth.

Feb 26 • 11:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The state's budget deficit averages 14.9 billion euros per year in the coming years – According to Purra, the figures are shocking

Finland's Finance Ministry projects an average budget deficit of 14.9 billion euros annually from 2027 to 2030, a situation labeled as shocking by Minister Riikka Purra.

Feb 26 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now the forecast for the state in the coming years has exploded: "The figures are shocking"

A report from Finland's Ministry of Finance reveals a worrying forecast for the state budget, with a projected deficit of €14.9 billion annually from 2027 to 2030.

Feb 26 • 09:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Russian Prime Minister Acknowledged the Truth About Money: Spoke for Hours with Putin

Russia's Prime Minister publicly recognized the growing budget deficit and discussed potential solutions with President Putin and government members.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier Danielle Smith revealing details of future Alberta education funding

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides will announce how the provincial budget will impact education funding, amidst a significant budget deficit warning and ongoing tension with teachers.

Feb 25 • 18:00 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
🇱🇻 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
🇪🇪 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan premier rejects belt-tightening in budget, cites ‘challenging time’

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe plans to present a deficit budget next month due to economic uncertainties affecting the province.

Feb 25 • 01:21 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico's growth slows for the fourth consecutive year

Mexico's economy has decelerated for the fourth consecutive year, struggling with investment attraction and a growing budget deficit.

Feb 23 • 19:42 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Budget Council warns that new European rules will allow Fico's government high deficits without consolidation

Slovakia may meet European budgetary rules even with a deficit of 6% in an election year, raising concerns over fiscal responsibility under new rules.

Feb 20 • 17:44 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IL's information: Left Alliance out of debt brake agreement

The Left Alliance has announced its withdrawal from a parliamentary agreement regarding deficit targets, citing excessive anticipated deficits.

Feb 20 • 08:42 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
🇨🇦 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
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Zoran Mamdani: 50 Days in the Mayoral Office of New York City

Zoran Mamdani, New York City's first socialist and Muslim mayor, is grappling with significant financial challenges early in his tenure.

Feb 19 • 04:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New York in bankruptcy?: Zohran Mamdani threatens a 9.5% increase in property tax if Kathy Hochul does not cover the deficit

New York City faces a projected deficit of $5.4 billion over the next two years, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani to propose a drastic 9.5% increase in property taxes as a last resort.

Feb 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle reports: The debt brake working group is close to an agreement, requiring at least seven billion in adjustments

A parliamentary working group in Finland is nearing a consensus on necessary fiscal adjustments to address the country's budget deficit, targeting a deficit of 2-2.5% by 2031.

Feb 18 • 14:27 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

BREAKING: Kremlin issues chilling WW3 warning to Keir Starmer – 'We are ready for a fight'

The Kremlin has issued a warning regarding potential military confrontation after UK leader Keir Starmer announced plans to increase defense spending amid concerns about Britain's defense budget deficit.

Feb 18 • 13:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

5 things to know about B.C.’s 2026 budget

B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey has unveiled a budget for 2026 that significantly raises the province's deficit while projecting a path of declining deficits in future years.

Feb 17 • 23:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

For the first time in two decades, Mamdani plans to raise property tax in New York

New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani is set to propose raising the property tax for the first time in over twenty years to address a significant budget deficit.

Feb 17 • 17:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Calcalist: The Israeli Economy is Strong on the Surface but Hides a Continuous Deficit

The article discusses the apparent strength of Israel's economy against the backdrop of a persistent budget deficit that raises concerns about its long-term sustainability.

Feb 17 • 15:56 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Health, education, public safety to be protected in B.C. budget, Minister Bailey says

British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey outlines a disciplined budget prioritizing health, education, and public safety amid economic challenges and a significant deficit.

Feb 17 • 14:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Black Hole of Local Health Authorities: A Flop of 650 Million. The 'Model Region' Falters on Tickets

Emilia-Romagna faces a healthcare budget deficit of nearly 650 million euros despite being known for its high-quality medical services.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The state budget started the year with a deficit of 3.7 billion zlotys

As of January 2026, Poland's state budget reports a deficit of 3.7 billion zlotys, reflecting a 1.4% realization of the annual budget limit.

Feb 16 • 16:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

According to the new forecast, the state will collect 600 million euros less in taxes, with a significant drop in VAT

Slovakia's tax revenues are projected to be 600 million euros lower than budgeted, largely due to weaker economic growth and declining wage increases.

Feb 16 • 16:24 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Need "some hundreds of millions a year" to operate current public transport in the countryside

Iceland's public transport system in rural areas is facing a financial shortfall requiring hundreds of millions annually to operate effectively.

Feb 16 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

National Gallery to make major cuts in effort to stem ballooning deficit

The National Gallery in the UK is planning significant budget cuts due to an £8.2 million deficit, affecting exhibitions and staffing.

Feb 16 • 15:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C.’s provincial deficit ‘unsustainable’ as budget day nears, official says

The British Columbia government is expected to announce significant budget cuts amid rising concerns about a growing provincial deficit, while also addressing the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting in the region.

Feb 15 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mamdani retracts his promise to expand rent assistance in New York

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York, has reversed his promise to expand the CityFHEPS rent assistance program amid a looming budget deficit.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC

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