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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

LIST: Young Swedes Who Owe Millions

Aftonbladet has compiled a list of the 20 young individuals in Sweden with the highest debts, totaling millions of kronor, raising concerns about their financial circumstances.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Debt Crisis: Is Africa Facing an Endless Cycle?

Despite solid growth, Africa remains trapped in a recurring debt crisis cycle influenced by external shocks and an inadequate international financial architecture.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

African Debt Crisis: "To Break the Cycle, Investment is Necessary"

A significant number of African nations are on the brink of a debt crisis, necessitating investment and local resource transformation to break the cycle of rising debt.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

The Greek Path in Slovak / They wanted generous pensions, then came a 30 percent drop in living standards. Will this happen to us too?

The article discusses Slovakia's ongoing financial struggles and the recurring discussions about austerity measures aimed at avoiding a financial crisis similar to Greece's.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Uncertainty about the future of one of the country's leading dairy companies: it accumulates rejected checks for $13.6 billion and its 3 plants are paralyzed

Lรกcteos Verรณnica, a major dairy company in Argentina, faces critical challenges as its operations have come to a halt, resulting in substantial debt and unpaid salaries for employees.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Student loan crisis in England and Wales is a scam on graduates, say angry MPs

Labour MPs in the UK have condemned the student loan system as a scam, urging for changes due to the rising debt burden on graduates.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why a 'mountain of debt' threatens Trump from March

Former President Donald Trump's economic achievements are overshadowed by a looming public debt crisis that he has not addressed in recent speeches.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The IMF visits Libreville to assess Gabon's economic situation

The IMF is conducting a ten-day assessment of Gabon's economy amidst growing concerns over public debt and potential financial instability.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Serasa Fair Renegotiates Debts with Up to 99% Discount; See How to Participate

Serasa has launched a new debt renegotiation initiative, offering discounts of up to 99% for over 2,200 participating companies until April 1.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Supplies: A candidate for a faltering agronomy?

The financial situation of Centro Agropecuario Modelo raises concerns as creditors await its debt resolution amid rumors of a potential sale.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rising debt costs herald the entry of the US economy into a 'doom loop'

Rising costs of debt service in the US are projected to reach unprecedented levels, signaling potential financial distress known as a 'doom loop' in the bond markets.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

US throws pennies at massive UN debt

The US has made a partial payment of $160 million towards its $4 billion debt to the UN, amid concerns about the organization's financial crisis.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mumbai Becoming an 'Exit City' with Millions in Debt and Box of Matches!

Real estate prices in Mumbai are driving single professionals to leave the city due to high living costs and a shortage of affordable housing.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Cuban Government's Debt to Spanish Companies Averages at Least 300 Million Euros

The Cuban government owes at least 300 million euros to Spanish companies, amidst an unprecedented economic crisis in Cuba exacerbated by the U.S. embargo.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

One in Twenty Self-Employed Workers Unable to Repay Debt... More Than Tripled in Five Years

Due to prolonged domestic recession and high interest rates, one in twenty self-employed individuals in South Korea is unable to repay their business loans, a figure that has more than tripled in the past five years.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Let the reserves of the Funds be well

The recent confrontation between central banker Yannis Stournaras and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has highlighted an overlooked issue regarding the 'borrowing' of the state from pension funds.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fiscal crisis and debt need to take center stage in the campaign

The article discusses the fiscal crisis and debt management under the government of Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva in Brazil, emphasizing the need for these issues to be prioritized in the electoral campaign.

Feb 17 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Ukrainian Debt Has Reached a Critical Threshold. Analysts Describe What Will Save Ukraine

Ukrainian debt has surpassed $213 billion, nearing 100% of GDP, causing concern among analysts, but they suggest that the actual implications may not be as dire as they appear.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Debt Brake in the Constitution? An Untimely, Inappropriate, and Essentially Damaging Proposal

The article critiques the proposal for a constitutional debt brake in Greece, deeming it both ill-timed and potentially harmful.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Indebted Families: More People Are Seeking Credit Outside of Banks and Having More Difficulty Paying It Back

The number of families in Argentina accumulating debt, particularly with non-bank entities, continues to rise, leading to increased challenges in repayment.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Post Office has failed to pay R$ 3.7 billion to suppliers, employees, and taxes

Brazil's Post Office has accumulated R$ 3.7 billion in unpaid obligations to suppliers, pension funds, employee health plans, and federal taxes due to ongoing financial crises.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

The UN waits for news on how much of the nearly $4 billion debt the US intends to pay off

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the organization faces imminent financial collapse unless reforms are made to its financing rules or all member states pay their dues, with a significant focus on the United States.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rajpal Yadav Imprisoned, Stars Come Forward to Help, Will He Be Released Soon?

Bollywood comedian and actor Rajpal Yadav is facing a legal and financial crisis leading to his imprisonment in Tihar Jail due to a bouncing check and substantial debt issues.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Donald Trump Expands the Peace Council, While the UN Awaits Back Payments

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a potential financial crisis within the organization if all member states, particularly the U.S., do not settle their outstanding debts.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

China Restless... Open Development's Flaws, Companies are Deteriorating Rapidly, It's a Game in Five Years!

China's real estate sector is facing a severe crisis with plummeting property prices, dwindling sales, and increasing debt among developers, leading to significant economic challenges.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nearly 4 billion in the arrangements of servicers from 80 billion in non-performing loans

Servicers in Greece resolved approximately โ‚ฌ4.09 billion in debts in 2025, predominantly through bilateral arrangements and the Katseli law.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Circular reasoning about nuclear power

The article discusses the economic arguments surrounding nuclear power as highlighted in a recent book review, particularly focusing on the debt repayment structures of nuclear projects.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From Boom to Crisis: The Perfect Storm Threatening the Wine Industry

The Argentine wine industry is facing a significant crisis characterized by oversupply, debt accumulation, and financial troubles among key wineries.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

Warning about UN bankruptcy. Awaiting payment from the USA

The UN's funding crisis has reached a critical point as the Secretary-General urges member states, particularly the wealthiest, to fulfill their financial obligations amid a growing debt in unpaid contributions.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bodegas Bianchi begins a debt restructuring process amid the wine crisis

Bodegas Bianchi has initiated a debt restructuring plan to secure its operational continuity during a severe crisis in the wine industry, hiring financial and legal advisors in the process.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

3 Bubbles Threatening the Global Economy and Warning of a New Financial Crisis

Experts warn that the global economy is facing three simultaneous financial bubbles related to artificial intelligence, sovereign debt, and cryptocurrencies, which could lead to severe corrections and reshape the global economic landscape.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

UN warns that the organization is on the brink of financial collapse due to debts from countries, mainly the US

The UN is facing a financial crisis due to billions in debts from member states, particularly the US, potentially leaving it without a budget by July and forcing the closure of its New York headquarters if debts are not paid.

Jan 31 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

New Head of the Euro Group: The Greek Data Octopus

Kyriakos Pierrakakis will become the first Greek to lead the Euro Group, marking a significant moment for Greece amidst ongoing concerns over its heavy debt load.

Jan 14 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Dependency on Gas: Italy Groans Under High Electricity Prices

Italy faces some of the highest energy costs in Europe, prompting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to announce plans for new subsidies amidst constraints from national debt.

Jan 11 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hunger, debt, and cold courtyards. The crisis of the 30s pushed thousands into homelessness

The article discusses the impact of the 1930s crisis, highlighting the decline of social civility and the harsh realities faced by many, including hunger and homelessness.

Jan 9 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Stock Markets, what will 2026 look like?

The article discusses the future of global stock markets in 2026, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the issuance of new public debt worldwide and stock market performance.

Jan 3 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
Life & Tech

It is time to sound the alarm due to rising fiscal and financial risks

The article discusses the warnings issued by the Bank for International Settlements regarding the dangers of loose monetary policy, excessive debt, high asset prices, and a lack of transparency as potential precursors to a financial crisis, which have been ignored before.

Dec 30 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The silent write-off has saved Catalonia more than 8 billion since 2010

Fedea reveals that a silent write-off of over 8 billion euros has benefited Catalonia since 2010 through disguised subsidies from low-interest loans provided by the state after the financial crisis.

Dec 29 โ€ข 04:49 UTC

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