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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Babiš advocates four changes to the budget, does not want to increase defense spending. Who will get more money?

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš proposes four budget amendments to correct his cabinet's previous mistakes, focusing on prevention and humanitarian aid while maintaining defense funding levels.

Mar 4 • 17:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Unemployment set to hit 5.3% this year amid ‘worrying’ rise in young jobless

Unemployment in the UK is projected to rise to 5.3% this year, with a concerning increase in youth unemployment, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Mar 3 • 18:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Millions of people to get up to £1,040 pay rise - see if you will benefit

Millions of workers in the UK will benefit from a minimum wage increase starting next month, resulting in significant pay rises for many.

Mar 3 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone buying an electric car before April issued crucial advice before new fee

Drivers purchasing electric cars before April should be aware of significant tax changes that could increase costs by £2,000.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Almost 5 per cent of Tasmania's health budget spent on locum nurses

Tasmania's healthcare system spent over $105 million on temporary nurses in 2024-25, marking a substantial increase since 2020.

Mar 1 • 18:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat presents expansive budgets with spending of 49.162 billion

The Catalan government has unveiled its most extensive budgets in history, featuring a spending increase of 22.8% compared to the previous year, with significant allocations for health, education, and social services.

Feb 27 • 12:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Moving Electrically": Three-month extension and budget increase

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced a three-month extension and a budget increase for the 'Moving Electrically' program.

Feb 27 • 08:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In 2025, Lidl maintained its position as the salary leader in the sector: salaries will also increase this year

Lidl Lithuania plans to increase salaries for a majority of its employees by an average of 9% this year, with a budget allocation of around 8 million euros for wage increases by 2026.

Feb 27 • 08:14 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Alausa seeks higher education budget, warns of teacher shortage

Nigeria's Minister of Education urges the National Assembly to increase funding for education to tackle teacher shortages and improve school infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 20:21 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

South Africa boosts military and judiciary spending

South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a significant increase in military and judicial spending to combat crime during the national budget speech.

Feb 26 • 12:36 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

South Africa's debt stabilises for first time in 17 years

South Africa's debt is stabilizing for the first time in 17 years as the Finance Minister announces plans for a budget increase aimed at boosting security spending.

Feb 25 • 21:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

JAMB projects 23.8 billion naira IGR, expands UTME centres to 1,000

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of Nigeria announced a target of 23.8 billion naira for internally generated revenue in 2026, an increase from the previous year, while also expanding Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centres to 1,000.

Feb 25 • 19:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Budget 2026 - Social Grants to Go Up in April

South Africa's Finance Minister announced an above-inflation increase in social grants, effective from April 1, 2026.

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

The best reading with FAZ+: Optimal breakfast and how Klingbeil wants to close budget gaps

The article discusses the increase in school violence in Germany, highlighting a significant rise in incidents among elementary school students.

Feb 25 • 13:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A 30% Tax Has Been Introduced. Changes Are Already in Effect

Poland has implemented a new 30% tax rate on banks, expected to significantly increase state budget revenues, with gradual reductions planned for future years.

Feb 25 • 12:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Will the Sugary Drinks Tax Be Increased in the Budget Speech This Year?

Civil society groups in South Africa are advocating for an increase in the Health Promotion Levy on sugary drinks from 11% to 20% in the upcoming budget speech.

Feb 25 • 09:46 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta to boost doctor spending by 22% as detail of upcoming budget shared

The Alberta government plans to increase physician spending by over 20% in its 2026 budget, allocating $7.7 billion mainly for salaries and recruitment.

Feb 23 • 21:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Rimas Kurtinaitis identified who refused to help the Lithuanian national team

The Lithuanian Basketball Association announces a budget increase for the national team, while some key players opt out due to injuries.

Feb 23 • 16:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Breakfast Diplomacy Aims to Lower Sweden's Brussels Bill

Sweden's EU minister Jessica Rosencrantz is engaged in negotiations to prevent a proposed 60% increase in the country's EU fees as part of the discussions on the bloc's next long-term budget.

Feb 23 • 15:18 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mamdani Faces Two Options to Pass His First Budget for New York

New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani is considering a controversial property tax increase to fund his budget amid a significant financial shortfall.

Feb 22 • 07:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani promotes NYC where 'every family can afford a home,' rips ICE's 'cruelty' amid budget blowback

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advocates for affordable housing and criticizes ICE's actions during criticism of his proposed property tax increase.

Feb 21 • 18:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

These minerals win wars (and Europe does not have control over them)

The article discusses how Europe's lack of control over critical minerals, which are primarily dominated by China, undermines the EU's military budget increase.

Feb 21 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teresina announces salary increase for teachers; impact of R$ 150 million

Teachers in Teresina's public schools will receive a 6% salary increase, with an estimated impact of R$ 150 million on the municipality's budget.

Feb 20 • 20:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

New Budget: EU States Oppose More Brussels Bureaucracy

European Union states are pushing back against the European Commission's plans for a new budget that includes an increase in bureaucracy and administrative costs.

Feb 20 • 10:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka City's Financial Indicators Considered "Quite Good" Compared to Yokohama and Nagoya, Says Mayor Yoshimura

Osaka City presents its budget proposal for 2026, indicating a significant increase in both revenue and expenditure, projecting an overall balanced situation despite rising expenditures.

Feb 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa officializes increase in the budget for sports: 'The merit of the athlete lies in their mark, technique, and tenacity, but it depends on us that each one can reach their maximum'

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced a 25% increase in the sports budget, emphasizing the government's role in supporting athletes ahead of international competitions.

Feb 19 • 16:31 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New York Mayor Warns of 9.5% Property Tax Increase

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is warning of a potential 9.5% increase in property taxes if the state's governor does not agree to raise taxes on wealthier individuals.

Feb 18 • 18:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Mamdani threatens to raise New York property tax if wealth tax isn’t passed

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed budget measures that could either raise taxes on the wealthy or result in a significant property tax increase for residents and businesses.

Feb 18 • 17:29 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
🇬🇧 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

FAZ Exclusive: Boom in Care Workers, But Patients Benefit Nothing

Despite an increase in nursing staff due to the unlimited care budget, patient care has not improved, raising concerns about misuse of resources.

Feb 18 • 05:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Teachers are losing ground again. Broniarz demands a second pay rise from Nowacka for 2026?

Teachers in Poland are frustrated with the proposed pay increase and are calling for a second raise amidst government budget constraints.

Feb 17 • 09:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: DIW President Anticipates VAT Increase to 21 Percent

Marcel Fratzscher, the President of the German Institute for Economic Research, expects the German government to raise the VAT to 21 percent to fill budget gaps.

Feb 17 • 03:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Women affairs minister seeks review of ₦134.2bn 2026 budget

The Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs is advocating for an increase in the ministry's proposed 2026 budget to better address women’s issues in the country, following concerns about inadequate funding in the previous year.

Feb 16 • 18:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Germany calls on France to increase defence spending

Germany's foreign minister urged France to enhance its defence budget to achieve European self-sufficiency in security amid rising concerns over transatlantic ties.

Feb 16 • 11:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What will happen with the closure of hospitals and salary increases for medical staff? The Minister of Health responds

The Polish Minister of Health addressed concerns regarding the reorganization of hospitals and proposed salary increases for medical professionals amid a significant budget shortfall in the healthcare sector.

Feb 16 • 08:51 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C. 2026 budget ‘neither’ big cuts nor tax increase, minister says

British Columbia's finance minister announced that the upcoming budget aims to protect core services without significant cuts or tax increases.

Feb 15 • 23:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The fabulous amount that the king and queen of Spain will receive as a salary

King Felipe VI will earn €290,000 this year while Queen Letizia will receive €160,000, following a 1.5% salary increase for state officials in Spain.

Feb 15 • 11:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Approved budget of 264.4 million euros for Vilnius district municipal: the largest part for education

The Vilnius district municipality’s budget has been approved, showing an increase of 8.8% from last year, with a significant portion allocated to education and infrastructure.

Feb 13 • 15:14 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Demands clarification from Stoltenberg about the 'tax bomb'

The Centre Party demands a quick clarification from the government regarding the new housing valuation model, which is expected to increase wealth tax significantly.

Feb 13 • 08:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Daugavpils plans to increase its budget by 7.6 million euros

The Daugavpils city council approved budget amendments increasing the budget by 7.6 million euros, aimed at funding development projects.

Feb 12 • 17:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Proposal to Increase Allowances for Technical Workers in State and Local Government Institutions

The Latvian State Chancellery has proposed an increase in allowances for technical workers within state and municipal institutions amid planned budget cuts.

Feb 12 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Congressional Budget Office: Trump's Economic Policy Increases Debt

The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released its annual assessment indicating that President Donald Trump's economic policies are likely to increase national debt.

Feb 12 • 11:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

20 bargains for less than 20 euros on Amazon that will soon increase in price

This article highlights 20 limited-time Amazon deals under 20 euros, ideal for budget-conscious shoppers.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps raise sports institute’s 2026 budget to N60bn

Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee on Sports has approved a dramatic increase in the 2026 budget for the National Institute for Sports from N2.8 billion to N60 billion following consultations on its operational needs.

Feb 11 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'UP has changed its image in 9 years' - CM Yogi

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, highlighted the state's significant transformation and economic policy changes over the past nine years, noting a substantial increase in the state's budget that reflects this development.

Feb 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Toronto councillors to propose final changes to budget with 2.2% tax increase

Toronto councillors will vote on final adjustments to a proposed budget that includes a 2.2% tax increase aimed at maintaining affordability for residents amid rising living costs.

Feb 10 • 11:00 UTC

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