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🇧🇷 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
🇱🇹 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
🇬🇷 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Reserves and Debt: Why Country Risk Remains High, According to Three of the Most Respected Voices in the Market

Leading financial experts outline the conditions necessary for Argentina to improve its credit rating and reduce country risk.

Mar 19 • 22:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Green Budget Lawsuit: This Debt Policy is a Tragedy

The Green party in Germany is contemplating a legal challenge against what they perceive as unconstitutional government budget policies, arguing for responsible fiscal management amidst ongoing crises.

Mar 19 • 20:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: The Auto Supplier ZF Suffers a Loss of 2.1 Billion Euros

ZF, an auto supplier, reported a loss of 2.1 billion euros in the previous year, doubling from the previous year's loss due to write-offs of unprofitable projects.

Mar 19 • 15:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Varha believes it has overcome billing problems - 8,000 dunning letters will be sent to debt collection

Varha, the welfare area of Varsinais-Suomi, claims to have resolved its billing issues, announcing the upcoming transition of 8,000 unpaid invoices to debt collection.

Mar 18 • 16:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debt: Something is seriously wrong here

The article critiques the German government's financial management, highlighting a significant misallocation of funds intended for infrastructure improvements.

Mar 18 • 14:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

GDP above expectations, debt rising: the balance of Haddad's management in 10 graphs

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad's tenure has seen economic growth but also challenges in controlling public spending, leading to mixed reactions from the financial market.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In February, Czech courts declared 114 fewer personal bankruptcies year-on-year

Czech courts reported a year-on-year decrease in personal bankruptcies by 114 in February.

Mar 17 • 11:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Subnational debt in the face of the financial storm

The article discusses how global economic volatility is affecting subnational governments in Mexico, urging them to strengthen their financial management tools.

Mar 17 • 11:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis gives savers '£1,000 rule' over credit card money switch

Finance expert Martin Lewis discusses the '£1,000 rule' for savers regarding credit card debt in his latest BBC podcast.

Mar 17 • 01:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unimed Cuiabá offers 100% discount on interest and fines during Consumer Month

Unimed Cuiabá is celebrating Consumer Month by offering a campaign that allows customers to eliminate late fees and interest on debts.

Mar 16 • 19:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Total losses due to a fire in a casino in Mendoza: investigating whether it started due to a fault in the electrical system and its connection to solar panels

A significant fire at the Casino Fuente Mayor in Mendoza caused substantial material damage but no casualties, leading to an investigation into its cause amid existing tax debt allegations against the casino's management.

Mar 12 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zero Debt Collective in RJ takes place between March 9 and 13 in 21 cities in the state

The Zero Debt Collective initiative aims to assist consumers in financial distress by providing debt renegotiation services across 21 cities in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 8 • 19:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A novelty for entrepreneurs in ZUS. It aims to protect against the debt spiral

The Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has introduced a new method for informing entrepreneurs about outstanding payments to prevent a debt spiral caused by various financial challenges.

Mar 5 • 08:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alliance wants to renegotiate debt after Tanure's exit and creates discomfort with manager

Alliança Saúde is seeking to renegotiate a R$ 400 million debt following the exit of its former controller Nelson Tanure, which adds pressure to their management and financial stability.

Mar 4 • 22:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CAF approves credits of $450 million for Ecuador

The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has approved $450 million in credits for Ecuador to enhance public safety and disaster response capabilities.

Mar 4 • 16:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PDMA: The interest rate of the annual treasury bills is 1.97% – 500 million raised

Greece's public debt management agency has announced a reduced interest rate of 1.97% for a new series of annual treasury bills, successfully raising a total of 500 million euros through a recent auction.

Mar 4 • 11:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why Mato Grosso leads the national ranking of debt and revenue balance

Mato Grosso has been recognized for its fiscal sustainability, leading Brazil's states in managing the balance between debt and revenue.

Mar 3 • 21:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How much has Poland's public debt increased? New MF data

Poland's public debt rose to 1,951.9 billion PLN by the end of December 2025, marking a record increase due to various economic factors.

Mar 2 • 16:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Caputo ruled out a swap to reduce debt maturities: "The savings were not significant"

Economy Minister Luis Caputo ruled out a voluntary debt swap to manage future maturities, stating that potential savings would not be significant.

Mar 2 • 15:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cnpr forum, how the relationship between tax and economic growth is changing

The article discusses the new long-term installment plan for overdue taxes introduced by Italy's 'rottamazione quinquies,' allowing taxpayers to pay off previously declared but unpaid taxes over nine years with favorable conditions.

Mar 2 • 09:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide members who act within 90 days could save money

Nationwide is offering its members the chance to save money through its Member Credit Card, which features 0% introductory deals to help manage debt and expenses.

Feb 28 • 05:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pão de Açúcar shrank by more than 60% under Casino management and is now seeking a way out of debt

GPA, one of Brazil's largest retailers, has experienced significant revenue shrinkage and is currently dealing with substantial debt issues following management changes.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa Is Getting a Handle On Debt

The South African government anticipates improved revenue and reduced borrowing as it stabilizes debt management after years of escalating costs.

Feb 27 • 08:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Entre Ríos issued US$ 300 million and joined the list of provinces issuing debt

The province of Entre Ríos in Argentina has issued US$ 300 million in debt, marking its first such issuance in nearly a decade and aimed at refinancing existing obligations.

Feb 26 • 22:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Do you know how much you owe where? A clear online application will help you clarify it

A new online application aims to help users understand their financial debts more clearly.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN is the 2nd most indebted state in the country and exceeds personnel spending limit, says Ministry of Finance

Rio Grande do Norte has become the second-most indebted state in Brazil, surpassing the legal limit for personnel expenditures.

Feb 23 • 14:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The number of serious payment problems has decreased

While Finnish consumers are experiencing more recurring payment difficulties, the number of serious debt issues has dropped significantly according to an analysis by the credit management company Intrum.

Feb 23 • 06:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Wall Street wants to know the next steps of the economic plan: reserves, activity, and what will happen with the debt

Wall Street is seeking clarity on Argentina's economic plan, particularly regarding debt management and reserve purchases, amidst a more favorable climate for emerging markets.

Feb 21 • 14:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle reports: The debt brake working group is close to an agreement, requiring at least seven billion in adjustments

A parliamentary working group in Finland is nearing a consensus on necessary fiscal adjustments to address the country's budget deficit, targeting a deficit of 2-2.5% by 2031.

Feb 18 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 06:46 UTC
🇧🇷 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 Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil, emphasizing the need for these issues to be prioritized in the electoral campaign.

Feb 17 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG to borrow N800bn via February bonds

Nigeria's Debt Management Office plans to raise N800 billion through bond auctions in February 2026, marking a significant increase from the previous year's offerings.

Feb 17 • 00:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Public Debt Management Agency: Auction of 6-Month Treasury Bills on February 18, 2026

The Greek government will conduct an auction for 6-month Treasury bills on February 18, 2026, to raise 400 million euros.

Feb 13 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Public Debt Management Agency: Reissuing 10-year bond through auction

Greece's Public Debt Management Agency is reissuing a 10-year bond through an auction scheduled for February 11, 2026, aiming to attract investor demand and improve secondary market liquidity.

Feb 10 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Agespisa extends deadline for debt regularization by another 15 days; find out how to negotiate

Agespisa has extended the deadline for joining its Debt Regularization Program by 15 days, allowing customers to settle their debts with various discounts and payment options.

Feb 10 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Servicers’ settlement total almost 4 billion out of 80 billion euros in bad loans

In 2025, servicers in Greece settled debts totaling approximately 4.09 billion euros out of a larger pool of 80 billion euros in non-performing loans.

Feb 9 • 07:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

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

Servicers in Greece resolved approximately €4.09 billion in debts in 2025, predominantly through bilateral arrangements and the Katseli law.

Feb 8 • 08:07 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Zimbabwe agrees to staff-monitored programme with the IMF

Zimbabwe has reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF to implement economic policies aimed at stabilizing the economy and managing macroeconomic challenges.

Feb 6 • 15:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Transcorp, DMO, MTN Nigeria win big at NGX awards

Transcorp, the Debt Management Office, and MTN Nigeria were recognized at the 2025 Made of Africa Awards for their outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s capital markets.

Feb 5 • 14:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Red loans: Supreme Court Plenary's decision on Thursday

The Greek Supreme Court will issue a decision on February 5 regarding the calculation of interest for 350,000 borrowers under the Katseli Law dealing with repayment issues and the management of distressed loans.

Feb 3 • 11:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Intesa promises 50 billion to shareholders

Intesa Sanpaolo announces a commitment of 50 billion euros to shareholders amidst positive economic forecasts for Italy, highlighting political stability and prudent public debt management as key factors.

Feb 3 • 06:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The bond listing procedure of CleanR group has started in Biržā

Nasdaq Riga has initiated the bond listing procedure for CleanR group, a waste management company, with bonds totaling 15 million euros set to be included in the Baltic debt securities list.

Feb 2 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Greek bonds: Record performance, market message, and Pierrakakis' comment

Greece achieved a record high of €51 billion in demand for its latest 10-year bond issuance, ultimately raising €4 billion, which reflects strong market confidence and improved pricing terms.

Jan 14 • 08:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis issues warning over 'dangerous' money trap insisting 'this is so important'

Financial expert Martin Lewis warns viewers about the risks of managing credit card debt and presents shocking statistics on repayment timelines during a segment on This Morning.

Jan 8 • 12:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Solorz-Żak Family Empire Before a New Opening

The article discusses upcoming personnel changes at TiVi Foundation, market expectations for the new management of Polsat Plus group, key elements of its business strategy, financial prospects, debt situation, and potential impacts of new board appointments.

Jan 5 • 03:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Leasing is a toxic debt, better buy a car you can afford, Ján Tonka advises on organizing personal finances

Financial expert Ján Tonka emphasizes the stress of leasing cars one cannot afford and suggests effective strategies for personal finance management in a podcast interview.

Dec 30 • 17:00 UTC

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