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🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Approval of EU funding for abortion for vulnerable women

The European Commission has approved the use of EU funds to provide abortions for women in vulnerable situations, particularly in countries where access to abortion is severely restricted.

Feb 26 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU Commission: EU funding can be used to support abortion rights

The EU Commission has announced that member states can voluntarily use EU funds to support abortion rights for vulnerable women.

Feb 26 • 15:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will PiS suspend Dworczyk? Over statements about SAFE

The Polish government may receive approximately €43.7 billion from the European Union through the SAFE program to modernize its defense, while opposing politicians express concerns over funds flow.

Feb 26 • 10:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pharos’ official integration into AI Factories

Greece has formally launched the Pharos AI Factory to enhance its integration into the European AI landscape, supported by both national and European funds.

Feb 26 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government multiplies by six the funds of Turespaña to attract high-income tourists

The Spanish Government has significantly increased funding for Turespaña, earmarking €11 million to attract high-income tourists from markets beyond traditional European sources.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Italy: The European Public Prosecutor's Office requested the arrest of 16 researchers

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian researchers and professionals involved in technology who allegedly misused EU funds for personal benefits.

Feb 25 • 12:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

TV, iPad, and PCs with EU funds. The scandal of Italian teachers

A European investigation has uncovered a corruption scandal involving university professors, researchers, and educators in Italy, leading to a request for arrests by the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 25 • 06:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The latest empty promise of Pedro Sánchez on housing: banks and developers await concrete measures to build 15,000 social rental homes

The Spanish government announced a new housing initiative aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis, proposing the construction of 15,000 social rental homes annually, backed by European recovery funds and private investments.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia hopes to attract missing funds for the first phase of the 'Rail Baltica' railway project from several sources

Latvia is seeking up to 4 billion euros to complete the first phase of the 'Rail Baltica' project, amid expectations of limited funding from the European Union.

Feb 24 • 13:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI raises concerns over the collapse of software companies... fears of 'bad debt transfer' from private credit funds

Concerns are rising in the U.S. and European markets that software companies may collapse due to AI threats, leading to fears of 'bad debt transfer' within private credit funds associated with these businesses.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

FT: A record amount of money is flowing into European stock exchanges

European stock exchanges are experiencing an unprecedented influx of funds as international investors seek diversification options, according to the Financial Times.

Feb 20 • 16:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poland issued a European arrest warrant for the former deputy minister granted asylum in Hungary

Poland has issued a European arrest warrant for former Justice Deputy Minister Marcin Romanowski, who was granted asylum in Hungary amid ongoing investigations into alleged abuse of public funds by officials from Poland's ruling party, PiS.

Feb 18 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

To Vima Today: What Justice is Investigating for Panagopoulos, the Next Steps

Greek Justice is investigating GSEE President Giannis Panagopoulos for potential misuse of state and European funds.

Feb 18 • 03:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Latvia, it is currently possible to build a 52.7-kilometer long foundation for the 'Rail Baltica' main route with available funds

Latvia has secured EU funding for the construction of a 52.7-kilometer segment of the 'Rail Baltica' main route as part of the 2021-2027 planning period.

Feb 17 • 13:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Call to Buy European Products Sparks Discussions on the EU Industry Vision

The European Commission plans to propose new rules requiring strategic sector companies to produce in Europe to receive public funds, causing debate over the definition of 'European preference.'

Feb 17 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Return to... Italian diplomacy for European official involved in scandal with community funds

A former high-ranking European Commission official, Stefano Sanino, involved in a scandal regarding EU funds, has returned to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Feb 16 • 18:52 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Devious Conspiracy in Favor of Slovakia

A recent discussion in the European Parliament highlighted Slovakia's issues with corruption and the rule of law, which could threaten its access to European funds.

Feb 13 • 12:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Advocate General: The EU unjustly granted Hungary 10 billion euros

The European Court of Justice Advocate General stated that Hungary should not have received 10 billion euros in EU funds due to concerns related to the rule of law.

Feb 12 • 17:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP lashes out against the government's new sovereign fund

The People's Party (PP) criticizes the Spanish government's newly announced sovereign fund, claiming it is a façade to hide its poor management of European recovery funds.

Feb 12 • 16:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Billions in funding wrongly released to Hungary, says EU court’s top adviser

The EU's top adviser has urged the annulment of the European Commission's decision to release funds to Hungary due to ongoing concerns about corruption and rule of law.

Feb 12 • 15:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

EU Funds for Hungary Should Be Halted Again, EU Court Advocate Appeals

An advocate of the EU Court has recommended that the European Commission's decision to release funds to Hungary should be reversed until the country meets the set requirements.

Feb 12 • 10:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Appeal trial of Marine Le Pen: what are the requisitions in the case of parliamentary assistants of the FN?

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial regarding alleged misuse of European Parliament funds for party assistants will conclude with a verdict on July 7.

Feb 11 • 17:31 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Paris appeals court sets verdict in far-right leader Le Pen’s graft case for July 7

The Paris appeals court is set to issue a ruling on July 7 regarding Marine Le Pen's case of misusing EU parliament funds, which could block her from running in the 2027 presidential election.

Feb 11 • 17:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Marine Le Pen appeal trial ends with presidential race at stake

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial regarding allegations of embezzlement of European parliament funds has concluded, with significant implications for her eligibility in the 2027 presidential election.

Feb 11 • 16:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Action at the Ministry of Education: police took away a high-ranking official, it was about drugs

A high-ranking official responsible for European funds was arrested by police at the Ministry of Education in Czechia over drug-related allegations.

Feb 11 • 12:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Panagopoulos Case: Urgent Preliminary Investigation by the Economic Prosecutor

The Greek Economic Prosecutor has initiated an urgent preliminary investigation into the alleged embezzlement of funds from the Greek State and the European Union involving several individuals and companies.

Feb 9 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Andalusia requests extra funds from the Government and the European Union and conditions its budget on the damage from the storm: "It is the priority. Fixing the roads alone will cost more than 500 million," says Juanma Moreno

Andalusia is seeking additional funding from the Spanish government and the European Union due to severe storm damage, with an emphasis on the critical need for infrastructural repairs.

Feb 7 • 13:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

EC approved Croatia's eighth payment request of 896.9 million euros

The European Commission has approved Croatia's eighth payment request amounting to 896.9 million euros under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Feb 7 • 09:46 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

US Funds to European Right: 'We Will Finance Schools and Parties'

The US is planning to fund right-wing groups, schools, think tanks, and charities in Europe to support similar ideological leadership as represented by Trump, as reported by the Financial Times.

Feb 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The PP accuses the Government of abandoning investments and renouncing a dozen reforms to save face with Brussels

The PP claims that the Government has abandoned investments and is renouncing multiple reforms to appease Brussels, highlighting cuts in the budget for recovery plans funded by the EU.

Feb 6 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Alberto Nadal: "The only thing that European funds have really served is to keep Sánchez in Moncloa without approving budgets"

Alberto Nadal criticized the use of European funds, suggesting they primarily benefit Sánchez's administration rather than the economy.

Feb 6 • 01:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Explosive findings for Panagopoulos: Properties were seized - in the scope a government secretary and an ERT journalist

A report by the Authority for the Examination of Money Laundering reveals serious indications of embezzlement and money laundering involving over 73 million euros in European and national funds, focusing on the president of the GSEE, Giannis Panagopoulos, and leading to the seizure of bank accounts of individuals and companies.

Feb 5 • 18:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

After the 'pond challenge' controversy, the head of the EU funds section at Taraba resigns

The director of environmental programs resigned following a contentious distribution of EU funds, with the ministry claiming it was part of consolidation and savings efforts.

Feb 5 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Panagopoulos: I will manage the situation with clarity and honesty

Yiannis Panagopoulos, President of GSEE, addressed the Parliament regarding an investigation into embezzlement from public funds and the European Union, assuring he will handle the situation with transparency and integrity.

Feb 5 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The bank accounts of the president of the GSEE, Giannis Panagopoulos, are frozen for embezzlement of funds

The president of the GSEE, Giannis Panagopoulos, has had his bank accounts frozen due to allegations of embezzling funds intended for educational programs from the Greek government and the European Union.

Feb 5 • 10:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Quality planning of European funds will require faster forecasting of technological trends

A meeting of the Economic Council was held at Algebra University Bernays to discuss key challenges and opportunities in planning and implementing European funding for the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the EU for the period 2028-2034.

Feb 5 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Freezing of accounts of the president of GSEE: Investigation into embezzlement of 73 million euros

The accounts of GSEE President Giannis Panagopoulos have been frozen due to his alleged involvement in embezzlement of funds from Greek and European resources meant for educational programs, with indications of money laundering also emerging.

Feb 5 • 09:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Brussels requested explanations from Spain about the European funds invested in the Madrid-Sevilla line after the Adamuz accident and has not yet received a response

The European Commission has demanded explanations from Spain regarding the use of EU funds for the Madrid-Sevilla train line after the Adamuz accident, but has yet to receive a response.

Feb 4 • 21:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Trial for fraud – a new confession exposing Vanagas: 'It was bought by a person who represents'

B.Vanagas is on trial for credit fraud involving the misappropriation of European Union funds, alongside G.Mankutė and the National Automobile Club.

Feb 4 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Will we make it?

The article discusses the government's challenge to complete 177 demanding milestones by August 2026 to secure the release of remaining European funds amounting to 12.5 billion euros.

Feb 4 • 04:38 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office requests to maintain 5 years of disqualification against Le Pen without immediate execution

The Parisians Prosecutor's Office has requested a five-year disqualification for Marine Le Pen for misuse of European funds, identical to the previous ruling but without immediate execution.

Feb 4 • 03:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Le Pen Trial, Paris Prosecutor Formalizes Request for 5-Year Ineligibility Penalty

Marine Le Pen faces severe consequences as Paris prosecutors request a five-year ban from public office amid an appeal regarding the misuse of European Parliament funds.

Feb 3 • 20:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

France: Prosecution demands harsh sentence for Marine Le Pen - but with an escape route

In a surprising turn at the Paris Palace of Justice, the prosecution requested severe penalties, including four years in prison, for Marine Le Pen and her far-right party Rassemblement National over misappropriated EU funds, although the focus of the case seems to hinge less on the prison sentence itself.

Feb 3 • 18:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

French prosecutor demands imprisonment of Marine Le Pen and a ban from holding any public office

The French prosecutor has requested a five-year ban on Marine Le Pen from holding any public office and a four-year prison sentence as part of a crucial appeal trial in Paris concerning her conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.

Feb 3 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Europe: Where Did the EU's Corona Billions Flow?

The article discusses Laura Kövesi, the first European Public Prosecutor, and her role in uncovering fraud related to the EU's COVID-19 recovery fund, which exceeded 700 billion euros.

Feb 3 • 15:22 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Europe will find over US$15bn for weapons for Ukraine, says NATO secretary general

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed confidence that European allies will secure the necessary funds to provide US-made weapons for Ukraine.

Feb 3 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Treasury will review unfinished European fund projects again

The Treasury is preparing a second screening of unfinished European fund projects and will reclaim unused, partially used, or improperly allocated aid from companies, regions, and municipalities.

Feb 3 • 11:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Painful Shift of the Union to a 'European Preference'

European business leaders are backing a proposal by Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné to direct public funds exclusively towards European production.

Feb 3 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government will demand the repayment of unused or poorly justified European funds

The Spanish government is set to implement a regulation requiring public and private entities to repay unused funds from the European Union to the Treasury.

Feb 3 • 04:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

Another problem with the Malanta hacienda / State paid a subsidy of half a million even though the company did not comply with the contract, warns SaS

The company SL-Stone received over half a million euros from EU funds for the construction of the Malanta guesthouse but failed to meet contract obligations, as reported by SaS member Martina Bajo Holečková at a press conference in Nitra.

Feb 2 • 16:22 UTC

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