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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway gave over a hundred million to the think tank: – Must obviously be considered as disqualified

Norway has donated over 130 million kroner to the International Peace Institute, raising concerns about conflict of interest and relationships among diplomats.

Mar 22 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

France: Higher Interest Rates, Less Growth

The head of France's largest employer association warns of economic repercussions due to rising interest rates and lower growth linked to the ongoing Iran conflict.

Mar 21 • 18:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Authorities will decide on Babiš's conflict of interest only after Agrofert's application for a subsidy

Czech authorities are set to investigate former Prime Minister Babiš's conflict of interest following an application for a subsidy from his company Agrofert.

Mar 20 • 13:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Debate in the Editorial Office / Fico has a Čurilla Obsession, but No Result

The Bratislava regional court ruled that police officers Ján Čurilla and Pavol Ďurka should not be detained, as the prosecutor failed to submit the request correctly, highlighting a conflict of interest among politicians.

Mar 20 • 12:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The ECB cuts EU growth. Gas and oil drive up the cost of living

The European Central Bank remains cautious amid rising energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East, opting to keep interest rates unchanged at 2%.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Madis Müller's Interest Rates in Light of the War in Iran: It Is Not Wise to Rush in a Dark Room

Madis Müller discusses the European Central Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged amid rising energy prices due to the Iran conflict.

Mar 20 • 09:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Question That Remains to Be Answered to Decipher the Hieroglyph of Escribano

The Spanish government is facing scrutiny over a potential conflict of interest involving Indra’s interest in acquiring Escribano Mechanical & Engineering, given Indra's president is also a co-founder of Escribano.

Mar 20 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Central Bank and Treasury are Pressured by War and Fiscal Deficit

The Central Bank of Brazil has reduced its interest rate from 15% to 14.75% in response to geopolitical uncertainties and fiscal pressures stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Households brace for cost of living pain as Iran war drives 'extraordinary' shifts

British households are warned about rising inflation and interest rates due to surging oil and gas prices linked to the Iran conflict.

Mar 19 • 23:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates suspicion of conflict of interest of deputy who celebrated hospital bidding in MT

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has opened an investigation into potential conflict of interest involving state deputy Valmir Moretto, who celebrated a hospital bidding process shortly after its signing.

Mar 19 • 20:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits face double whammy of energy and rates hikes from 'Trumpflation' fall-out

British households are facing a dual crisis with rising energy bills and interest rates due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, termed 'Trumpflation.'

Mar 19 • 16:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Governor of the Riksbank Warns of the Effects of the Spread of War: 'Naïve Attitude'

The Governor of the Riksbank, Erik Thedéen, highlights the rising energy prices and threats to the global economy due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East while maintaining interest rates at 1.75%.

Mar 19 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"Investors Enter Panic Mode": Bitcoin Succumbs to Volatility Amid Escalation of Conflict in Iran

Bitcoin has dropped 7% in two sessions, falling below $70,000 as investors react to the ongoing conflict in Iran and concerns over inflation and higher interest rates.

Mar 19 • 16:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The housing market under pressure from the war in the Middle East. Uncertainty over interest rate cuts

The article discusses the impact of geopolitical events, specifically the Middle East conflict, on Poland's housing market and interest rate predictions.

Mar 19 • 14:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The ECB warns of a "significant impact" from the war in the Middle East on European wallets: more inflation and less growth

The ECB cautions that the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict will likely lead to rising inflation and reduced economic growth for Europeans, while keeping interest rates stable for now.

Mar 19 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

BoE delivers message Britons don’t want to hear as inflation – and rates – look set to rise

The Bank of England warns that rising inflation and interest rates are expected due to external pressures from conflicts involving the US and Israel, impacting the UK's economic outlook.

Mar 19 • 12:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The system for preventing conflict of interest is well set, writes the ministry to the European Commission

The Czech Ministry asserts to the European Commission that its conflict of interest prevention system is effective.

Mar 19 • 12:16 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Unchanged interest rate in Great Britain - expecting higher inflation as a result of the Iran war

The Bank of England has decided to keep its interest rate unchanged at 3.75% while anticipating that inflation will rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% - what it means for your money

The Bank of England has decided to maintain its interest rate at 3.75% amid rising inflation concerns related to the unrest in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as Iran war prompts inflation fears

The Bank of England has maintained interest rates at 3.75% amid inflation fears spurred by the ongoing US-Israel conflict in Iran.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Interest rates LIVE: Bank of England set to hold base rate at 3.75% due to Iran war

The Bank of England is expected to maintain its base rate at 3.75% in response to economic instability caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 19 • 11:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Warning from Officials: Adviser Juchelka's Conflict of Interest Could Cost the Czech Republic 100 Million

Czech officials warn that a conflict of interest involving adviser Juchelka may lead to financial losses for the country amounting to 100 million.

Mar 19 • 11:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘This does not please’ Trump: Powell assures that the Fed will not lower interest rates due to inflation in the US

Jerome Powell stated that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates until inflation shows signs of significant moderation, regardless of external factors like the Middle East conflict.

Mar 19 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Summit: Time for Decisions – What is the Barrier against the Consequences of the War in Iran

EU leaders are convening in Brussels to address the geopolitical and economic consequences of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while the ECB Board meets in Frankfurt to discuss interest rates and economic predictions.

Mar 19 • 07:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update on UK interest rates as Iran war clouds inflation outlook

The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates at 3.75% amid concerns that the Iran conflict and rising energy prices may drive inflation higher in the UK.

Mar 19 • 06:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Copom reduces Selic to 14.75%, but removes projection for further cuts due to war in the Middle East

The Central Bank of Brazil's Copom has lowered the Selic interest rate but has indicated that no further cuts are anticipated due to uncertainties from the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 18 • 21:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Deputy raises suspicion of conflict of interest after celebrating hospital bidding in MT

Deputy Valmir Moretto's celebration of a hospital bidding result has sparked suspicion of conflict of interest due to the involvement of companies he is associated with.

Mar 18 • 18:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Federal Reserve maintains interest rates: "The implications of events in the Middle East for the US economy are uncertain"

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates steady at 3.50-3.75%, with concerns regarding the economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 18 • 18:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The United States Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Waiting for the Outcome of the Iran War

The U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady at 3.75% to 4% amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, reflecting a cautious stance as inflation outlooks are revised higher.

Mar 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

German politician negotiated investments in Agrofert. 'Chemistry' was also discussed that day with Babiš

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš faces renewed accusations of conflict of interest after meeting with a German politician regarding investments in a chemical plant owned by the Agrofert conglomerate.

Mar 18 • 16:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Bank of Canada holds interest rates as Iran war rattles global economies

The Bank of Canada has decided to maintain interest rates at 2.25% due to the economic uncertainties arising from the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 18 • 13:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Federal judge refuses to recuse himself from Minnesota DHS, ICE case

A Minnesota federal judge declined to recuse himself from an immigration case despite a conflict-of-interest challenge related to his wife's legal work with the state government.

Mar 18 • 13:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: House Passes Law to Ban Govt Officials From Serving On Boards, Management Roles

The Liberian House of Representatives has passed a law that prohibits active government officials from serving on the boards or management of public institutions to enhance governance and transparency.

Mar 18 • 09:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

At least 144 police officers have joined law firms after retirement over the past 6 years... The Citizens' Coalition for Economic Justice raises concerns about the fairness of investigations.

The increasing trend of police officers joining law firms after retirement raises concerns about possible conflicts of interest.

Mar 18 • 05:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK investigates whether the Deputy Mayor of Zarasai confused interests when requesting funding for a project of her institution

An ethics commission in Lithuania is investigating Deputy Mayor Aurelija Trimonytė for potential conflict of interest regarding funding for a project associated with her own organization.

Mar 17 • 10:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VTEK: A. Visockas, when allocating support to a company of a close person, violated public and private interests

Lithuanian Mayor A. Visockas is under investigation for conflict of interest after approving financial aid to a company owned by an associate.

Mar 17 • 10:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK: The Mayor of Šiauliai Mismanaged Interests by Signing an Order to Allocate Funds to a Company Owned by His Relative

The Mayor of Šiauliai has been accused of conflict of interest for signing a financial support order to a company owned by a relative.

Mar 17 • 08:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Antonio Ordóñez uses his position as a judge to sell his private courses

Federal labor judge Antonio Ordóñez Serna is in a clear conflict of interest by promoting private courses linked to his banking account through a public platform.

Mar 17 • 08:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

The RBA has made one of its most controversial calls in recent years - and this rate rise may not age well

The Reserve Bank of Australia has controversially decided to hike interest rates amidst ongoing global instability due to conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns about its economic impact.

Mar 17 • 08:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Australian Bank warns about inflation and raises rates in a very close decision

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates for the second consecutive month, aiming to combat inflation amid concerns about the impact of the Iran conflict on energy prices.

Mar 17 • 07:12 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

SSB doubts about new interest rate cuts this year

The Norwegian Statistics Bureau expresses doubt over the likelihood of interest rate cuts this year due to rising costs and higher import prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 17 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Copom starts meeting amid changes in interest rate forecasts due to the war in Iran

The Copom committee begins its second meeting of the year with uncertain predictions for the basic interest rate in Brazil, influenced by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: DPP Appeals Acquittal of Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya

The Director of Public Prosecutions in Kenya has appealed the acquittal of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on charges of unlawful acquisition of public funds and conflict of interest.

Mar 17 • 06:56 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK will decide how to proceed regarding the Prime Minister's trips to Italy and the Vatican

The ethics commission is set to review the Prime Minister's travel arrangements following a request related to potential conflicts of interest involving her family.

Mar 17 • 04:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Expanded Complaint Against Adorni and Request to Investigate Contracts of His Wife's Consultancy

National Deputy Marcela Pagano has expanded a criminal complaint against Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni, requesting an investigation into potential conflicts of interest related to his wife's consultancy contracts.

Mar 16 • 21:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Denunciation of Adorni for a contract involving his wife's consulting firm with a shipping company and two tenders under his oversight

Manuel Adorni, Argentina's Chief of Cabinet, faces legal challenges over allegations that his wife's consulting firm engaged in contracts with a shipping company linked to state oil firm YPF, which he oversees.

Mar 16 • 20:41 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

EU countries refuse to assist Trump in the Strait of Hormuz

EU leaders have expressed a lack of interest in involving themselves in opening the Strait of Hormuz, affirming it's not their conflict.

Mar 16 • 17:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Market sees less chance of Copom starting interest rate cuts amid rising oil prices

The financial market's confidence has been shaken by the volatility in oil prices due to the conflict in Iran, leading to a more cautious outlook on Brazil's Copom monetary policy meeting.

Mar 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Negotiates on behalf of the USA. And cashes in billions for his company

Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, is reportedly using his role as a US government envoy in the Middle East to secure billions for his private investment firm.

Mar 15 • 12:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump's Son-in-Law Kushner Under Fire for Fundraising While Acting as 'Middle East Envoy'

Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and Middle East envoy, is facing criticism for allegedly fundraising for his private investment company during diplomatic missions.

Mar 15 • 07:31 UTC

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