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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

With the war in the Middle East, the French 10-year debt rate is at its highest since 2009

The French 10-year debt yield reached 3.81%, the highest since 2009, amidst concerns over inflation driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 23 • 08:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Front Pages of Newspapers: Middle East and Tempi as the Main Topics

The article discusses the leading stories in various Greek newspapers, highlighting the Middle East and the Tempi train crash.

Mar 23 • 05:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Public Debt: The Moves That Will Bring Greece From the Negative Lead to Second Place

Greece aims to significantly reduce its public debt by 2026, focusing on early repayment of loans totaling €7 billion.

Mar 23 • 04:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The porous relationship between Ayuso and Quirón: the night a senior executive of the group closed a venue to dine with her in León

Isabel Díaz Ayuso had a private dinner with Quirón executive Fernando Camino in León, which raises questions about conflicts of interest amid significant debt payments to the group by the Community of Madrid.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

GenCos decry non-payment despite N501bn debt bond scheme

Power generation companies in Nigeria are expressing concern over the non-payment related to a N501bn bond issued to settle longstanding electricity debts, despite assurances from the government.

Mar 23 • 00:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC demands full disclosure on £746m UK port deal

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) calls for transparency regarding a £746m port infrastructure agreement signed between Nigeria and the UK during President Bola Tinubu's state visit, voicing concerns over the deal's potential implications for Nigeria's debt burden.

Mar 23 • 00:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Student debt eats away home deposit savings to the tune of £2,000 a year, says Barclays

A Barclays report reveals that individuals with student debt save nearly £2,000 less annually for home deposits compared to those without such loans.

Mar 23 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Justice encourages rapprochement between the Government and Kicillof regarding the debt owed by Anses that the governor claims

The Argentine Supreme Court is facilitating discussions between the Buenos Aires provincial government and the national government over a significant debt claimed by Governor Axel Kicillof, totaling over $2.2 trillion.

Mar 22 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

24-year-old man dies after being stabbed during argument in Pouso Alegre, MG

A 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed during an argument in Pouso Alegre, Brazil, allegedly over a debt related to services provided by the suspect's girlfriend.

Mar 22 • 18:21 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Record-high national debt in the USA: – Seeing signs of recession

Norwegian investment director Robert Næss warns that the record-high national debt in the USA may indicate impending economic downturns.

Mar 22 • 14:16 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Like battery hens’: ATO’s outsourced debt collectors face much worse conditions than those in public service, former staff say

Former employees of the ATO's private debt collectors describe significantly worse conditions and compensation compared to public service employees, leading to high turnover and impact on taxpayer assistance.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The deep and sincere review that is still a pending debt

The article discusses the revolutionary period in Argentina during 1973, highlighting the tensions between student demands and a transformative political landscape.

Mar 22 • 10:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Raízen: the request for extrajudicial recovery raises alarm for sugarcane producers on the eve of the new harvest

Raízen's request for extrajudicial recovery, amid substantial debts, has raised concerns among sugarcane producers in Brazil.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Debt Investment' Young Adults Lost 3.2 Times More than Cash Investors in Their 20s

Young investors in South Korea who used borrowed money for investment have experienced over double the losses compared to their peers who invested without leveraging debt, especially in the wake of volatile market conditions.

Mar 22 • 05:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Slower decline of Selic brings extra challenge for indebted companies

The slower-than-expected decrease in Brazil's basic interest rate, Selic, poses additional challenges for highly indebted companies, complicating their debt management strategies.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Families compromise 29% of income with debts, highest level in 20 years

Brazilian families are dedicating a record 29% of their income to pay off debts, signaling a concerning trend amidst low unemployment and controlled inflation.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG’s debt to contractors: Anxiety as Reps resume plenary March 31

Lawmakers in Nigeria's House of Representatives face anxiety over a potentially chaotic session due to outstanding debts to contractors for capital projects.

Mar 22 • 01:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya, Uganda Open Rail Extension Burdened By Chinese Debt

Kenya and Uganda have inaugurated a long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has significantly increased Kenya's debt.

Mar 22 • 00:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Prove N280m debt get ₦1bn, Umahi challenges Ohiri to provide evidence

David Umahi has challenged Tracy Ohiri to substantiate her claim of a N280 million debt with evidence, offering a reward of ₦1 billion for proof.

Mar 21 • 22:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kerala: BJP leader Chandrashekhar declared assets worth ₹93 crore, has debt of ₹107 crore

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrashekhar declared assets of over ₹93 crore along with debts totaling ₹107 crore as part of his election nomination in Kerala.

Mar 21 • 20:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Debt brake: Big loan, small impact

The German government is facing criticism over the use of new loans, as most funds have not been directed toward investments as promised.

Mar 21 • 17:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Debt Brake: Big Loan, Small Effect

The article discusses how the German government's recent borrowing for investments has largely failed to translate into actual investments, with a significant portion being spent on electoral gifts instead.

Mar 21 • 17:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Indebted Families: Delinquency Exceeded 10% for the First Time in Banks in January

The delinquency rate on loans to families in Argentina has reached 10.6% for the first time as reported by the Central Bank, reflecting a significant increase in borrowing issues.

Mar 21 • 17:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ECB: From Grexit to Grecovery – Greece out of crisis, but with persistent 'thorns'

Greece has shown impressive recovery as one of Europe's remarkable examples, but the exit from the crisis is not yet complete due to low citizen incomes and institutional weaknesses.

Mar 21 • 16:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Sad papers for the largest hospital in Samogitia: the director has been ousted, but the hospital is sinking in debt

The Republic of Šiauliai Hospital is facing significant financial losses, with expenses exceeding income by €5.9 million last year, raising concerns as the health ministry hopes a new director can solve the crisis.

Mar 21 • 15:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kenya, Uganda presidents to meet for rail link

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda are set to meet to discuss and mark the extension of a railway link that has faced financial challenges and delays.

Mar 21 • 12:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Inheritance Tax Causes Big Problems: Ari Cut Down Forests, Sami Took on Debt – 'Really Frustrating'

Inheritance tax is causing significant financial difficulties for many Finns who must pay it quickly, even when the inherited assets are not easily liquidated.

Mar 21 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Neither water nor R$ 15 thousand', laments farmer who incurred debt and found possible oil in Ceará

A farmer in Ceará, Brazil, initially aimed to drill for water but instead may have discovered oil, leading to financial burdens and uncertainty.

Mar 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The ‘compa’ who was murdered while trying to settle a debt with the Sinaloa cartel

A man working for the Sinaloa cartel was killed in Spain while attempting to negotiate a debt related to lost methamphetamine.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum pays off £35k debt after impulse spending illness finally diagnosed

Georgie Howe, a 32-year-old mother, manages to pay off a £35,000 debt linked to impulse spending after being diagnosed with ADHD.

Mar 21 • 01:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

S&P raises Ireland's rating to AA+, highlighting its 'strong' economic profile

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Ireland's sovereign debt rating from AA to AA+, citing a stronger economic and budgetary profile.

Mar 20 • 23:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Moody's agency did not change Poland's rating or its outlook

Moody's has maintained Poland's credit rating and outlook despite concerns over public debt and deficit forecasts.

Mar 20 • 23:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Scope: Greek Credit Rating Unchanged at BBB with Positive Outlook

Scope Ratings has affirmed Greece's credit rating at BBB with a positive outlook, supported by strong fiscal performance and favorable debt structure.

Mar 20 • 22:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Chicago's teetering debt is stark warning left-wing mayor is fueling 'pay later' doom cycle: expert

Chicago is facing severe financial difficulties under Mayor Brandon Johnson, with a projected billion-dollar budget gap and a fiscal outlook clouded by debt and pension obligations.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest couple suspected of killing man with a shot to the head during an argument in Avaré

A couple has been arrested in Avaré, Brazil, for the murder of a 32-year-old man during a dispute over a drug debt.

Mar 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fiscal Rules: Their Evolution Written in Crises

This article examines the evolution of fiscal rules in Brazil over the past three decades as a response to government overspending and debt accumulation.

Mar 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Are rising debt and defaults a warning sign of a looming economic crisis?

In Canada and the U.S., rising debt levels and borrower defaults signal potential economic troubles reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis.

Mar 20 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of killing former councilman over debt collection are arrested in operation

Two men have been arrested in Brazil, suspected of involvement in the murder of former councilman José Solano over a debt dispute.

Mar 20 • 15:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya's Finance Minister Defends Infrastructure Fund but Includes Misleading Claims

Kenya's Finance Minister John Mbadi defends a new infrastructure funding law, facing criticism for presenting misleading claims about the country's debt and infrastructure needs.

Mar 20 • 12:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Water and its debt to women and girls

The article discusses the urgent relationship between water access and gender equity, highlighting the challenges faced by women and girls in obtaining water.

Mar 20 • 12:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Lars Feld: An Important Plea for Solid State Finances

Lars Feld and finance secretary Wolf Reuter advocate for transparent state finances and the importance of adhering to the debt brake, particularly in defense spending.

Mar 20 • 11:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Riikka Purra's Call: 'The Mentality Must Change'

Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra emphasizes the need for a significant shift in approach among political parties and society, highlighting upcoming austerity measures.

Mar 20 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Finnish parliament member: the country is heading towards an uncontrollable financial crisis

A Finnish parliament member warns that without significant measures, Finland could face a financial crisis within a decade due to rapid public sector debt growth.

Mar 20 • 10:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Public Debt Management Agency: Auction of six-month treasury bills on March 24

The Greek Public Debt Management Agency will conduct an auction for six-month treasury bills worth 400 million euros on March 24, 2026.

Mar 20 • 10:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Arakas and Lõhmus: how to reconcile higher defense spending with proper public finances?

The article discusses the challenges faced by Estonia in balancing increased defense spending with public financial sustainability as the country's debt rises rapidly.

Mar 20 • 08:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Avramar: Cooke enters into a preliminary agreement to acquire existing debt facilities

Cooke Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire the existing debt facilities of Avramar Aquaculture S.A. and its subsidiaries in Greece.

Mar 20 • 08:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents and companies owe millions of euros to the state: unpaid fines will be collected by the State Tax Inspectorate from July

The State Tax Inspectorate in Lithuania will change its approach to collecting unpaid fines from residents and businesses, only involving bailiffs in cases where direct collection from bank accounts fails.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

High charges, poor service: NCP hits the skids as drivers change habits

The NCP car park operator in the UK faces an uncertain future after filing for administration, impacted by high debt and changing driver habits.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Supplier in Crisis: ZF Is Not Yet at Its Goal

The automotive supplier ZF struggles with ongoing debt issues despite some progress in restructuring efforts.

Mar 20 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The legacy of Fernando Haddad in economics - The Subject #1684

Fernando Haddad concluded his tenure as Brazil's Minister of Finance, during which he achieved notable economic growth and reforms while facing criticism over increased taxes and public debt.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC

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