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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Hong-geun: 'Energy Supply Stability and Youth Job Measures to be Reflected in War Supplementary Budget'

Park Hong-geun, the nominee for Minister of Planning and Budget, indicated that measures for energy supply stability and youth employment will be included in the upcoming supplementary budget.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Construction Projects: Ten Million Euros for a Bridge – Is That Necessary?

Munich is planning a pedestrian and cyclist bridge at Giesinger Berg, but budget constraints are causing officials to consider scaled-back options.

Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the head of the Planning Department coming three months after its launch? Expected that Park Hong-geun's confirmation hearing will go smoothly

The confirmation hearing for Planning and Budget Ministry candidate Park Hong-geun is set for the 23rd, raising expectations for the handling of additional budget proposals as he takes on leadership.

Mar 22 • 06:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

Excitement about the new job in Thailand and creative renovations. The frugal traveler's 3rd diary entry

A frugal traveler shares their journey and experiences as they seek a new job in southern Thailand while reflecting on the challenges of travel planning.

Mar 22 • 06:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Due to the war in the Middle East, the government currently does not plan to 'open up' budget expenditure for review

The Latvian government is not planning to revise the current budget despite concerns over rising costs due to the war in the Middle East, as stated by Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens.

Mar 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Hong-geun: 'We need to prepare for basic income over the long term...support asset formation for vulnerable youth'

Park Hong-geun, the nominee for Minister of Planning and Budget, emphasized the importance of long-term preparations for a basic income, despite immediate implementation challenges.

Mar 20 • 02:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Transport Minister: ZZS promoted Kristīne Lemberga to the EU multiannual budget planning group

Latvia's Transport Minister is facing a vote for his resignation, linked to tensions within the ruling coalition regarding a budget planning position.

Mar 18 • 19:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Transport Minister: ZZS promoted Kristīne Lemberga in the EU multiannual budget planning working group

The article discusses the Latvian Transport Minister's resignation request and the surrounding political tensions, including a stalemate regarding coalition partner support for a proposed candidate.

Mar 18 • 19:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I set £10 budget at Asda for Mother's Day and was floored by gifts I bagged'

A TikTok user shares her experience of planning a Mother's Day celebration on a £10 budget at Asda, managing to create a delightful afternoon tea for less.

Mar 14 • 12:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

US Sanction Relaxations: Moscow Triumphs – Yet Must Save

The United States is easing sanctions on Russian oil, allowing Moscow to celebrate while still planning budget cuts in other areas except for military spending.

Mar 13 • 13:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Planning Office: "Each department should return weekends and holidays to promptly prepare a supplementary budget plan"

In response to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the South Korean government is urged to quickly prepare a supplementary budget plan to mitigate economic impacts.

Mar 13 • 01:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Reuters: Russia plans to cut 10% in all 'non-sensitive' expenditures in the 2026 budget

The Russian government is planning a potential 10% cut in all 'non-sensitive' budget expenditures, depending on oil price sustainability.

Mar 11 • 15:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Planning funds announced for 10 new schools in Edmonton

The Alberta government has allocated $44 million for planning ten new school projects in Edmonton as part of its 2026 budget.

Mar 9 • 23:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

Meatballs, fish pie, and other tempting recipes. A selection of comfort food

The article presents a variety of comfort food recipes, focusing on budget-friendly options for families in Latvia.

Mar 7 • 02:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Foreign Ministry can only afford one flight from the Middle East

Finland's Foreign Ministry is planning a repatriation flight from the UAE, prioritizing families and vulnerable individuals, but currently can only afford one flight due to budget constraints.

Mar 5 • 14:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Brandenburg: SPD and CDU plan drastic savings measures

The SPD and CDU in Brandenburg are planning significant budget cuts in response to public dissatisfaction and economic challenges following the collapse of their unique coalition.

Mar 4 • 14:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Revived Planning and Budget Ministry: Expectations for Early Stabilization with the Nomination of Four-term Senior Park Hong-keun as Minister

Park Hong-keun has expressed his commitment to prioritize national duties over his previous plans to run for Seoul Mayor after being nominated as the Minister of Planning and Budget in South Korea.

Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Candidate Park Hong-geun for Seoul Mayor Says 'National Call Is a Priority'

Park Hong-geun, the candidate for Minister of Planning and Budget, has withdrawn from the Seoul mayoral race to prioritize national responsibilities as he begins his ministerial role.

Mar 3 • 01:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Senior Secretary Hong Ik-pyo: "The appointment of Minister Park Hong-geun will not affect the Seoul mayoral situation"

Senior Secretary Hong Ik-pyo commented that the appointment of Park Hong-geun as Minister of the Planning and Budget will not significantly impact the dynamics of the Seoul mayoral race.

Mar 3 • 01:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

FinMin: The planning does not change - We have the tools if needed

Greece's Ministry of Finance reassures that its budget plans remain intact despite potential impacts from Middle Eastern tensions, citing that the financial effects are manageable.

Mar 2 • 12:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A system of cost efficiency indicators will be introduced in budget planning

Latvia's government will implement a cost efficiency indicator system in its medium-term budget planning, as announced by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.

Mar 2 • 11:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Notification for March 3rd

Hana Financial Group announces humanitarian aid programs to citizens in the Middle East, while Lotte Department Store and Seoul City also make significant announcements regarding design awards and citizen participation in budget planning, respectively.

Mar 2 • 09:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] President Yoon appoints Park Hong-keun as Minister of Planning and Budget and Hwang Jong-woo as Minister of Ocean and Fisheries

President Yoon has nominated Park Hong-keun as the Minister of Planning and Budget and Hwang Jong-woo as the Minister of Ocean and Fisheries.

Mar 2 • 05:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

China will focus on "happy fat water". It may help strengthen the budget

China is planning to concentrate on 'happy fat water' as a strategy to bolster its budget.

Feb 26 • 19:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Bagudu Urges Ministerial Aides to Strengthen Public Policy Advisory, Implementation

Senator Abubakar Bagudu emphasized the importance of ministerial aides in enhancing public policy formulation and implementation during a workshop in Abuja.

Feb 24 • 06:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Denmark's War Chest Soon Empty – Has Spent Over 500 Billion on Armament

Denmark has spent a historic amount on armament, depleting its military budget as it approaches significant limits while planning for future military spending.

Feb 23 • 08:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Viral grocery shopping method promises to slash spending: 'Way easier, way cheaper'

A new grocery shopping method, popularized by chef Will Coleman, aims to reduce spending by encouraging mindful meal planning and inventory assessment before shopping.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Via Lietuva" will renew more than 100 pedestrian crossings this year

The company Via Lietuva will upgrade over 100 pedestrian crossings this year with a budget of €4.95 million to improve pedestrian safety.

Feb 19 • 11:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Deputy Minister on Health Care Pay Raises: Everyone Needs to Think Clearly

Deputy Health Minister Katarzyna Kęcka emphasizes the need for careful consideration of the implications of health care pay raises and mentions the priority of postponing these raises to January for better annual budget planning.

Feb 18 • 10:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Cnpr approves the first Gender Budget and accelerates strategic planning

The approval of the first Gender Budget by Cnpr marks a significant step towards innovation and transparency for the pension fund of accountants and accounting experts in Italy.

Feb 17 • 04:00 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

How to plan a renovation without exceeding the budget in 2026

The article provides strategies for planning a renovation in 2026 that stays within budget through careful planning and quality material selection.

Feb 14 • 03:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos emphasizes effective procurement in 2026 budget implementation

Lagos State officials are stressing the importance of effective public procurement for the successful execution of the 2026 budget during a recent procurement planning event.

Feb 11 • 01:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Planning and Budget, Establishing a ‘Top-Down Budget’ Through Financial Innovation

The establishment of a new Ministry of Planning and Budget in South Korea aims to shift from a bottom-up budgeting system to a top-down approach to respond effectively to rapid social changes, particularly in the context of an AI-driven era.

Feb 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Preston Bailey, the wedding planner for the rich and famous: "If you have a moderate budget, Instagram is a blessing and a curse"

Wedding planner Preston Bailey discusses the impact of Instagram on wedding planning, especially for those with moderate budgets.

Feb 9 • 11:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ministry announces sources of funding for the Venice Architecture Biennale

The Lithuanian Culture Ministry has secured funding for participation in the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale, allocating €50,000 from this year's budget and planning to allocate an additional €250,000 from next year.

Feb 7 • 11:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Greens Want to Organize Constitutional Complaint about the 2025 Budget

The Green Party in Germany is planning to file a constitutional complaint regarding the federal budget for 2025.

Feb 6 • 03:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

How much does it cost to go to the Super Bowl to see Bad Bunny? This is the budget you need to see the halftime show

The article discusses the financial planning necessary to attend the Super Bowl in February 2026, where Bad Bunny will become the first solo Latin artist to headline the halftime show.

Feb 5 • 20:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Improvements for the health system

The Ministry of Health is expected to fully implement the 2026 budget based on planning done in 2025, addressing issues like medicine shortages and healthcare personnel needs.

Feb 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Martimiércoles at Chedraui TODAY: Here are the BEST deals on fruits and vegetables | February 3 and 4, 2026

Chedraui offers special discounts on fruits and vegetables every Tuesday and Wednesday as part of their ongoing Martimiércoles campaign, providing budget-friendly options for meal planning.

Feb 3 • 13:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

How to take advantage of a pension - leave it as an inheritance, pass it on to a spouse, or bequeath it to the state?

Latvian citizens have had the option for over five years to choose to transfer their second-pension level savings to a specific person, bequeath it, or leave it to the state budget, with an analysis provided on the most advantageous choice.

Feb 2 • 22:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Flexible Travel Planning: A Simple Way to Smart Budget Management

The article discusses how flexibility in travel planning is essential for effective budget management, especially as business trips increasingly integrate with remote work and personal trips are planned more financially consciously.

Jan 15 • 23:01 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Trump Increases US Military Budget - 'We Must Dramatically Improve'

Donald Trump is increasing pressure on NATO allies by planning a significant rise in the US military budget, with military expert Ralph D. Thiele analyzing the implications for Europe.

Jan 8 • 07:11 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Olomouc Region and the Road and Motorway Directorate Plan Road Repairs. The Regional Authority has Allocated 400 Million

The Olomouc region and the Road and Motorway Directorate are planning road repairs with a budget of 400 million allocated by the regional authority.

Jan 2 • 13:17 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou are managing a budget deficit. They are counting on a riverbank and a terminal

Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou are facing a budget deficit and are planning improvements including a riverbank development and a terminal.

Jan 1 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The tax and fiscal news arriving with the new year: surcharge for pensions, Verifactu, SMI, Bizum...

The new fiscal year in 2026 will begin without the General State Budget Law, resulting in minimal changes in tax matters initially, with the government planning to propose a public accounts project in the first quarter, depending on political negotiations.

Dec 31 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac set Wrexham transfer budget with three new signings on wishlist

Wrexham's owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, are planning to actively manage the January transfer budget with intentions to sign three new players.

Dec 31 • 13:12 UTC

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