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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

It is essential to effectively monitor large corporations for consumer economic information growth

The Hankyoreh reports on a committee meeting focused on improving corporate coverage and ensuring the integrity of journalism amidst pressures from corporate advertising.

Mar 1 • 09:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

High tobacco taxes carry the risk of boosting the black market, according to the European Economic and Social Committee

The European Economic and Social Committee warns that high tobacco taxes may inadvertently encourage black market sales.

Feb 27 • 04:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

February Public Officials' Asset Disclosure: Lee Han-joo's 7.6 billion Asset Leads Current Officials

Lee Han-joo, chair of the Economic and Social Research Committee, reported assets worth 7.6 billion won, making him the wealthiest among current officials in the February asset disclosure.

Feb 26 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is expected to testify in the Senate on the 10th

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is scheduled to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee on March 10, following a rescheduling of his appearance.

Feb 25 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate Committee Sets New Date for Testimony of Vorcaro, Owner of Banco Master

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee has rescheduled the testimony of Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro to March 10, at his defense's request.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: PASOK calls for accountability of the Asset Development Fund – Letter to the chairman of the Permanent Committee on Economic Affairs

The Greek political party PASOK has submitted a request for accountability regarding the Asset Development Fund to the chairman of the parliamentary committee.

Feb 25 • 08:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Economic Justice Action Citizen Alliance Calls for Full Review of 99 Toxic Provisions in Administrative Integration Special Law

The Economic Justice Action Citizen Alliance urges a full review of 99 toxic provisions in three special administrative integration bills that passed the National Assembly's Administrative Safety Committee.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro will be heard in Senate committee next Tuesday and in person, says Renan Calheiros

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, will testify in person before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee next Tuesday as part of a significant investigation into financial fraud.

Feb 24 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate Commission will decide on Tuesday regarding Vorcaro's testimony, says Renan

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil will decide on Tuesday about the testimony request from Daniel Vorcaro, head of Banco Master, amid a significant financial fraud investigation.

Feb 23 • 19:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The ministry of culture's theater program committee has chosen exclusion

The committee overseeing the Ministry of Culture's theater program has denied funding to several significant theater festivals in Poland, raising concerns of economic censorship.

Feb 19 • 09:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

False Promises of Fixed Returns and Fraud of 2 Crores... This is how the Delhi Police caught 'Bunty-Babli'

A couple in Delhi defrauded 48 investors out of around 2 crores under the guise of a faulty committee scheme, leading to their arrest by the police.

Feb 18 • 14:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefect of Pichincha requests to appear before legislative committee regarding urgent efficiency project in GADs

The Prefect of Pichincha, Paola Pabón, has requested to present concerns to the National Assembly's Economic Development Committee about an urgent law project affecting decentralized governments' efficiency and autonomy.

Feb 17 • 13:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Reasons to Avoid the Double Lock

The Central Bank of Iceland raises concerns about a proposed bill linking social benefits to wage indices during a public economics committee meeting.

Feb 17 • 10:29 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: Ásgeir and Þórarinn appear before the parliamentary committee

Iceland's central bank governor and deputy governor are presenting to the parliamentary economic committee today regarding a monetary policy report.

Feb 17 • 08:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

He will lead the Ap committee: - A red lamp that blinks

The Labour Party in Norway is establishing a restructuring committee to operate alongside the government's own restructuring commission.

Feb 15 • 13:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Nobel Committee announces transparency regarding economic interests and receipt of gifts

The Norwegian Nobel Committee is implementing new transparency practices concerning the committee members' roles, economic interests, and received gifts to maintain integrity and independence amid a recent corruption scandal.

Feb 13 • 17:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Renan Calheiros wants to hear Vorcaro in Senate commission on the 24th

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is invited to speak at a meeting of the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee on February 24 regarding the Master Bank scandal.

Feb 12 • 19:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A new committee for economic and investment attraction is being formed in the Rezekne City Council; Bartaševičs denies that it was created for him

The Rezekne City Council is establishing a new committee aimed at promoting economic activity and investment, amidst controversy regarding its motivations.

Feb 11 • 09:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After the mayor's dismissal, a new committee is planned in Rēzekne

A new committee is set to be established in Rēzekne to support economic development and investment attraction following the mayor's dismissal.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Master Case: Senate committee approves meetings with the Federal Police, Central Bank, TCU, CVM, and former president of BRB

The Brazilian Senate's Committee on Economic Affairs approved invitations for various authorities to provide information regarding the Master Bank case.

Feb 10 • 14:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Stanjura's plane, Schiller's helicopter. The committee recommended that MPs approve the budget with a deficit of 310 billion

A committee has recommended that MPs approve a budget with a substantial deficit in the Czech Republic.

Feb 10 • 11:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Treasury minister explains changes to National Insurance and inheritance tax

A Treasury minister discussed significant upcoming tax changes, including National Insurance and inheritance tax, during a House of Lords committee meeting.

Feb 10 • 01:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CAE should ask to share confidential data from the Master case

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil plans to request the sharing of confidential documents related to the Master Bank case during a meeting with federal law enforcement and the Supreme Court president.

Feb 9 • 12:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Gas storage at a low level – Greens criticize Minister Reiche

The Greens are calling for a special session of the Bundestag Committee for Economic and Energy Affairs due to low levels in German gas storage, criticizing Minister Katharina Reiche.

Feb 8 • 07:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Inaugural Meeting of the Joint Steering Committee of the U.S.-DRC Strategic Partnership Agreement

The U.S. and the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaffirm their commitment to economic growth and stability through their Strategic Partnership Agreement.

Feb 6 • 15:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bujeti Signs Partnership with Presidential Committee to Power Financial Inclusion for 10 Million Nigerians

Bujeti has partnered with Nigeria’s Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion to support digital financial tools aimed at helping 10 million Nigerians, particularly focusing on women-led businesses and the informal economy.

Feb 6 • 12:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

West Africa: Ecowas Single Currency Agenda Takes Center Stage

Liberia hosted the 58th meeting of the West African Monetary Zone Technical Committee, emphasizing the importance of regional economic integration and the ECOWAS single currency agenda.

Feb 6 • 08:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Ecowas Single Currency Agenda Takes Center Stage

Liberia hosted the 58th meeting of the West African Monetary Zone Technical Committee, emphasizing the importance of regional economic integration and the push for a single currency in West Africa.

Feb 6 • 08:35 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

Bank of Japan Committee Member: 'It is important to respond to rising prices with interest rate hikes in the future'

A committee member involved in the decision of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy emphasized the importance of addressing rising prices through interest rate hikes due to confirmed inflation trends.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Can you shut him up?': Waters and Treasury's Bessent clash over Trump's economic agenda

Rep. Maxine Waters and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent engaged in a heated exchange over President Trump's economic policies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing.

Feb 4 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Senate Commission establishes task force to monitor irregularities of Banco Master

The Economic Affairs Commission of the Senate has formed a task force to oversee investigations into irregularities associated with Banco Master, initiated by the committee's president, Renan Calheiros.

Feb 4 • 14:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Demand for 'National Assembly Resumption Agreement' by National Power: Discussion on 'Special Law for U.S. Investment' in the Economic Committee Before the Lunar New Year

The National Assembly's Economic Planning Committee plans to discuss the inquiry about increased tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump and the agenda for the 'Special Law for U.S. Investment' before the Lunar New Year, reflecting a shift in the National Power party's stance.

Feb 4 • 05:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

KRISTO TOHVER ⟩ Sport offers not only emotions, but also serves as a motor for success and money

Kristo Tohver, the Secretary General of the Estonian Olympic Committee, discusses the significant economic impact of sports beyond its emotional appeal.

Feb 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Former ministers, a former president of the Nobel Committee, and a princess: the ghost of Epstein haunts the elite of Norway

Norwegians are shocked and embarrassed by the release of documents from Jeffrey Epstein's case that name members of their political and economic elite.

Feb 3 • 16:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Epstein Scandal: Jagland Investigated for Economic Crimes

Norwegian authorities are investigating Thorbjørn Jagland's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and potential economic crimes following the release of emails regarding a discussed family trip to Epstein's Caribbean island.

Feb 2 • 20:17 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

More EU member debt needed to finance military – official

Seamus Boland of the European Economic and Social Committee has stated that EU member states must increase joint debt to sustain growing military expenditures, citing insufficient funds in the upcoming budget.

Jan 30 • 12:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Changed role in the People's Party: "There are turning points in our government"

Key leadership changes have been announced in Iceland's People's Party, with Sigurjón taking charge of the budget committee and Lilja Rafney assuming the leadership of the economic committee.

Jan 9 • 08:13 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Ro Khanna seeks ‘economic patriotism’ as he leads US Democrats on House China panel

Ro Khanna has been appointed to lead US Democrats on the House Select Committee monitoring China, succeeding Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Jan 5 • 20:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will Poles lose one day off work? There is a petition

A petition has been submitted to the Senate Petition Committee proposing the abolition of the day off on January 6, claiming it could improve the country's economic situation by reducing work stoppages and increasing productivity.

Dec 29 • 09:21 UTC

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