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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Thousands of debtors, millions of euros: fathers avoiding child support hurt Estonian mothers

The article discusses the child support payment issues in Estonia, highlighting that many fathers evade their responsibilities, adversely affecting mothers and children.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

New regulation for primary residence: 'Haircut' of debts and lower installments

The Greek government announces a new regulation protecting primary residences by allowing debtors to prioritize their homes over other assets.

Mar 18 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Debts to e-EFKA: Arrangements for debtors from 48 to 120 installments

The Greek government is considering new measures to allow debtors to e-EFKA to repay their debts in an increased number of installments, amid rising overdue debts primarily affecting self-employed individuals and farmers.

Mar 18 • 05:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Law of the Chronic Debtor: Fiscal Rigor and Less Breathing Room for the Good Payer

The new legislation penalizes chronic debtors while aiming to create a Taxpayer Defense Code in Brazil.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Maarja Pild-Freiberga and Art Andersson: EU rule would help serial debtors erase their dark past

The article discusses the implementation of the EU's right to be forgotten in Estonia and its implications for the legal and cultural landscape.

Mar 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Debtors with Delinquency Under 50 Million Won Will Have Their Obligation to Pay Waived

A new system is being implemented to relieve debtors with delinquent amounts under 50 million won from their obligation to pay, aimed at supporting their economic recovery.

Mar 12 • 03:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Garnishment of bank accounts, here's how much the State can take

The article explains the process and limitations surrounding the garnishment of bank accounts in Italy, detailing the legal framework and financial limits imposed to protect debtors.

Mar 10 • 19:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Four people are arrested on suspicion of making loans with abusive interest rates, torturing, extorting, and attacking debtors in the interior of SP

Four individuals were arrested in Ariranha, São Paulo, for allegedly making loans with abusive interest rates and physically assaulting debtors.

Mar 9 • 21:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Network for Debtors: Razmislevičius's Proposal – Criticism from a Lawyer

Lithuanian politician Darius Razmislevičius suggests new measures to address non-payment of alimony, including the suspension of driving licenses, which has drawn criticism from legal experts.

Mar 9 • 06:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Recriminalization of Child Support Non-Payment Does Not Concern Released Debtors

The article discusses the policy changes regarding the criminalization of child support non-payment in Czechia, specifically noting that it does not affect previously released non-payers.

Mar 5 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government will suspend 3.1 million fines and points on driver’s licenses for electronic toll debtors

The Brazilian federal government plans to suspend penalties and points on drivers' licenses for those who delayed payments on electronic tolls until December 30, 2026.

Mar 5 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Number of Enforcement Debtors Surpassed 600,000 - Strong Growth in Forced Sales of Properties

The number of enforcement debtors in Finland has exceeded 600,000, with significant growth in forced property sales following the rising debt levels.

Mar 4 • 13:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The number of debtors exceeded 600,000 last year

The number of debtors in Finland surpassed 600,000 for the first time at the end of last year, according to a report from the Ministry of Justice.

Mar 4 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Real Estate: The Road Opens for the Sale of Seized Houses

The Greek government's new measure allows quicker transfers of seized properties, enabling debtors to sell their properties and settle tax debts.

Mar 3 • 05:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Prioritizing the Minor

The Buenos Aires government is conducting regular checks at mass sporting and cultural events to identify food support debtors.

Mar 3 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 2.2 billion: major debtors accumulate more than half of Piracicaba's active debt

Major debtors account for 62.8% of the active debt in Piracicaba, totaling R$ 2.2 billion out of R$ 3.5 billion owed to the municipality.

Feb 28 • 11:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Food Debtors: A Court in Rosario Orders Collection of Child Support Through Electricity Bills

A court in Rosario, Argentina, has mandated that past-due child support payments be collected through the local electricity bill to ensure compliance.

Feb 27 • 22:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Debtors' Assets to Go on E-Auctions

The Polish government has approved a bill to launch an e-auction portal that will enhance the transparency and efficiency of debt recovery processes.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Clean Name Fair: More than 286,300 debtors can negotiate debts in Acre

The Clean Name Fair has started in Acre, allowing over 286,300 debtors to negotiate their debts with potential discounts of up to 99%.

Feb 24 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí starts to disclose debtor list in an app; see how to check

The state of Piauí in Brazil has launched an app that allows citizens to check the lists of debtors, promoting transparency in fiscal responsibilities.

Feb 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Plans to fully automate some debt collection cases in courts

Legislative changes in Latvia aim to fully automate simple debt collection cases in courts, extending the objection period for debtors to 30 days and allowing judges to correct automated decisions.

Feb 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Debtor Alert: US Immigration and CBP Will Cross-Reference Data to Revoke Passports from Delinquent Payers

The U.S. government is set to strengthen its enforcement of laws allowing for the revocation of passports from individuals who owe child support.

Feb 15 • 23:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Debtors are prioritized, owners of apartments are hardly protected by the state, readers write

The article discusses the challenges faced by apartment owners in Czechia regarding state-protection policies that favor debtors over landlords.

Feb 15 • 20:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Dark Side of Tax Increases: The Number of Tax Debtors Has Doubled

The Estonian Tax and Customs Board reported a record amount of tax revenue following recent tax increases, while the number of tax debtors has also doubled.

Feb 12 • 10:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The bailiff will speak with a human voice

A software provider has released 15 templates for commonly used documents in enforcement proceedings to facilitate better communication with debtors.

Feb 12 • 03:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDIC steps up debt recovery from failed banks

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation is intensifying efforts to recover outstanding loans from debtors of failed banks using new powers from the NDIC Act 2023.

Feb 12 • 01:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Suggestive List of Debtors of Sur Finanzas Linked to AFA and Santiago del Estero

A list of debtors from the investigated financial company Sur Finanzas includes clubs, ghost companies, and notable individuals, raising concerns about links to the Argentine Football Association.

Feb 9 • 19:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Food, Protecting the Rights of the Child

The article discusses the ongoing challenge of alimentary debtors in Argentina and the legal frameworks established to enforce child support payments.

Feb 9 • 04:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Clients paid off debt with Will Bank, but are now on BRB's debtors list

Clients who contracted loans with Will Bank are being incorrectly listed as debtors by BRB, even after settling their debts.

Feb 6 • 20:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Katseli Law: What Changes in Installments, the Damage and the Danger

The Katseli Law, affecting 350,000 debtors and guarantors, is causing significant backlash among private debt managers following a Supreme Court decision that alters the interest calculation method for these loans, making it a global exception in banking credit practices.

Feb 6 • 04:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Council Members Request Public Disclosure of Largest Tax Debtors

São Paulo city council unanimously approved a request for the city hall to publish a list of the largest tax debtors to improve public resource recovery and enhance fiscal management accountability.

Feb 5 • 22:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP City Council approves request and opens path for Nunes to disclose list of municipal debtors

São Paulo city council members, including opposition party members, approved a request for Mayor Ricardo Nunes to release the list of the municipality's biggest debtors, with expectations that he will comply.

Feb 5 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The big battle for interest on Katseli loans: What the decision to be made by the Supreme Court means

The Supreme Court's plenary session is set to decide on the method for calculating interest for debtors under the Katseli Law, impacting borrowers significantly.

Feb 3 • 07:06 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Real Estate: The 'last lifebuoy' before the auction - How 20,000 vulnerable people can save their homes

A new real estate agency is set to launch this summer, aimed at helping over 20,000 vulnerable debtors avoid homelessness due to auctions.

Jan 13 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

New real estate agency: Solution for over 20,000 vulnerable debtors

A new real estate agency will purchase homes facing foreclosure and lease them back to debtors with government rental subsidies and the option of repurchase.

Jan 11 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

New real estate agency: Solution for over 20,000 vulnerable debtors

A new real estate agency will purchase homes before or after foreclosure and lease them back to debtors for up to 12 years with government rental subsidies and a right of repurchase.

Jan 11 • 07:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Sometimes there is no way to pursue a tax debtor

The article discusses the challenges and limitations faced in pursuing tax debtors effectively.

Jan 7 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Public and debts to the Tax Office: Who benefits from the 'delete' of unpaid debts

The government acknowledges that billions in uncollectible debts will not be recovered, freezing these debts for a limited number of debtors under strict terms for reactivation.

Jan 4 • 20:07 UTC

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