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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘15-pyeong apartment, assets of 600 million’ Park Hong-geun... National Power says there’s nothing to question since he lives frugally

In a parliamentary confirmation hearing, opposition members remarked on Park Hong-geun’s humble finances, stating there was nothing to question due to his frugal lifestyle.

Mar 23 • 07:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ministry of Finance: Additional 92 million euros needed for defense next year, 5% of GDP

The Latvian Ministry of Finance states that an additional 92 million euros will be required to meet the defense spending goal of 5% of GDP in the upcoming budget.

Mar 23 • 06:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ministry of Finance: An additional 92 million euros is needed for defense next year

The Latvian Ministry of Finance has announced the need for an additional 92 million euros in the defense budget for the next year to meet NATO's target of 5% of GDP for defense spending.

Mar 23 • 06:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

March 23 Personnel Changes

The article details personnel changes within various departments of the South Korean government, including the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups Agency.

Mar 22 • 09:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What lies behind the attempt to improve US and Belarusian relations: Lithuania may also face pressure

The United States has lifted sanctions on two Belarusian banks and the Ministry of Finance along with Belarusian potash fertilizer companies following discussions with President Alexander Lukashenko.

Mar 22 • 08:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Preparing the state budget for 2027

The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance is set to minimally adjust the public finance plan for 2027 after the budget was approved last year.

Mar 21 • 14:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Legacy of Haddad

Brazil's Minister Fernando Haddad reflects on his nearly three-year tenure at the Ministry of Finance as he prepares to run for the governor of São Paulo.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EVELYN LIIVAMÄGI ⟩ Preventing crime is in the interest of society as a whole – we are far from total surveillance

Evelyn Liivamägi, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, expresses growing concerns about the fight against money laundering in a recent interview.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Before SF's Annual Meeting: Venstre Sees "Good Reason to Fear a Situation Where Pia Olsen Dyhr is Sitting in the Ministry of Finance"

The Venstre party expresses concerns over the financial policies of the Socialist People's Party (SF) ahead of their annual meeting, citing economic irresponsibility.

Mar 21 • 06:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Let's fill the tank! Treasury reactsivate subsidy on IEPS for Magna, Premium, and diesel

Mexico's Ministry of Finance has reactivated fuel subsidies for Magna, Premium gasoline, and diesel, significantly reducing prices for consumers.

Mar 21 • 03:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fernando Haddad surfed on economic growth but slipped on fiscal; see the numbers

Fernando Haddad's time at the Ministry of Finance is characterized by economic growth but significant challenges in fiscal management.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

New cuts of over 20 million euros threaten Kela

The Finnish Ministry of Finance plans over 20 million euros in cuts to Kela and other organizations, reflecting broader public financial challenges.

Mar 20 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas on Saturday, March 20, 2026

Dario Durigan, the new head of the Finance Ministry, asserts that the impact of the war will be 'as minimal as possible.'

Mar 20 • 22:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See 15 moments in Fernando Haddad's management at the Ministry of Finance

Fernando Haddad, who led Brazil’s Ministry of Finance for nearly 1,200 days, has left his position to run in this year’s elections, marking his tenure with numerous achievements and conflicts with Congress.

Mar 20 • 19:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IL's information: Kela is threatened by massive savings

The Finnish Ministry of Finance has proposed significant budget cuts affecting Kela and other public institutions, raising concerns about potential layoffs.

Mar 20 • 18:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: MFDP Says Goodbye to 'Go-Getter'

Outgoing Deputy Minister Bill McGill Jones reflects on his transformative tenure at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning during a farewell ceremony.

Mar 20 • 15:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania: Ministry Orders JFC to Work With the Government in Delivering Financial Services

The Minister for Finance in Tanzania has instructed the Joint Finance Commission to collaborate with the government to enhance financial service delivery to citizens.

Mar 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The result of the study on the financing of welfare areas is what the regions already knew

A study commissioned by the Ministry of Finance confirms significant issues in the collection and recording of diagnostic data for welfare areas in Finland.

Mar 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TÕNIS LOORITS ⟩ The Ministry of Finance is once again misleading the public that the RAB is being supervised

The article discusses the misleading claims by the Estonian Ministry of Finance regarding the oversight of the Money Laundering Data Office (RAB).

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Finance: Concerns about Rising Prices and Increased Downside Risks due to Middle East Situation

The South Korean government acknowledges economic recovery but warns that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may pose risks to this progress.

Mar 20 • 02:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Organizers of remote gambling have paid 1.4 million in donations

The organizers of remote gambling in Estonia have donated over 1.4 million euros to the Ministry of Finance, navigating tax obligations due to legal loopholes.

Mar 20 • 02:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reduction of ICMS on diesel faces technical and legal problems

The proposal by the Brazilian Ministry of Finance to eliminate ICMS on imported diesel is facing significant technical and legal challenges from state governors, who are responsible for this tax.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Treasury wants to limit PIT allowances and raise lump sum rates. New project

The Polish Ministry of Finance has introduced a proposal to limit PIT housing allowances and raise lump sum tax rates to combat tax optimization.

Mar 19 • 20:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is Dario Durigan, who will head the Ministry of Finance in place of Haddad

Dario Durigan is set to take over the Ministry of Finance in Brazil as Fernando Haddad steps down to run for the governorship of São Paulo.

Mar 19 • 17:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At an event in São Paulo, Lula confirms Dario Durigan as Haddad's successor

Brazilian President Lula confirms Dario Durigan as the new head of the Ministry of Finance following Fernando Haddad's departure to run for governor of São Paulo.

Mar 19 • 16:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: The Ministry of Finance is considering an unexpected tax on oil companies

Germany is exploring an unexpected tax on oil companies to alleviate fuel prices exacerbated by the ongoing war in Iran.

Mar 19 • 16:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The US lifts sanctions on two Belarusian banks and 'Belaruskalij'

The United States has lifted sanctions against the Belarusian bank 'Belinvestbank', the Development Bank, and the Ministry of Finance, as well as against Belarus' potash company, 'Belaruskalij'.

Mar 19 • 16:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ministry of Finance: Gas Stations Gradually Reduce Margins Since the Start of Fighting in Iran

Czech Finance Ministry reports that gas stations have been gradually reducing their profit margins since the onset of hostilities in Iran.

Mar 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The government proposes the possibility of extending the deadline for welfare areas to cover their deficits

The Finnish government is suggesting an extension of the deadline for welfare areas to address their financial deficits until the end of 2029, as announced by the Ministry of Finance.

Mar 19 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The bill would give the right to obtain information about bank account investigations - after five years

Estonia's Ministry of Finance is introducing amendments to a money laundering bill that would require the Financial Intelligence Unit to inform individuals about their bank account data collected after a five-year period.

Mar 19 • 02:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Union's aid to banks in crisis without Congress's approval opposes Finance Ministry and Lula's base in the Chamber

The government's base in the Chamber is working to remove the proposal for Union aid to troubled banks without Congress's authorization from a legislative project.

Mar 18 • 20:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Director of the Ministry of Finance proposes an almost €20,000 childbirth bonus – does not support it himself

In Finland, experts are discussing potential financial incentives, such as a childbirth bonus, to encourage higher birth rates amid declining numbers.

Mar 18 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministry offers R$ 3 billion for states to eliminate ICMS on diesel imports

The Ministry of Finance proposed a tax exemption on diesel imports to states, with a federal compensation covering half the cost, estimated at R$ 3 billion.

Mar 18 • 16:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Estonia will allocate 300 thousand euros for a campaign aimed at reducing financial fraud cases

Estonia's Ministry of Finance is initiating a campaign with a budget of 300,000 euros to raise awareness about financial fraud among its citizens.

Mar 18 • 12:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Customs Chief Selection Not Without Violations: A New Competition Will Be Announced

Lithuania's Ministry of Finance has canceled the customs chief selection process due to procedural violations reported in a formal complaint.

Mar 18 • 11:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

KSeF: A Revolution in Invoicing, but Also in Reporting Methods

The implementation of mandatory KSeF 2.0 is heralded as the biggest revolution in Poland's VAT history since the establishment of the first VAT law, posing significant challenges for both the Ministry of Finance and businesses.

Mar 18 • 11:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Personnel Changes on March 19

This article lists various personnel changes in different organizations in South Korea.

Mar 18 • 09:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PIT-2: You don't have to submit the form every year for joint settlement with your spouse or child

The Polish Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the PIT-2 form for joint tax settlements with a spouse or child need not be submitted annually; a one-time notification to the employer suffices.

Mar 18 • 09:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis told K. Vaitiekūnas: if I were Prime Minister, he wouldn't make it to the ministry

Lithuanian politician R. Žemaitaitis criticized Finance Minister K. Vaitiekūnas over rising fuel prices and suggested harsh repercussions if he were Prime Minister.

Mar 18 • 07:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry conducts an audit in the RAB

The Estonian Ministry of Finance is conducting an audit of the money laundering bureau (RAB) to assess the compliance of its data use control system with laws and internal regulations.

Mar 18 • 05:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Finance Calls States to Discuss Temporary Reduction of ICMS on Diesel This Wednesday

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has called a meeting with the states to discuss a temporary reduction of the ICMS tax on diesel.

Mar 17 • 23:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

How quickly can gasoline and diesel prices drop and what can the state do about it? We answer the basic questions

Czech fuel stations are now required to send daily pricing and margin data to the finance ministry as part of new controls aimed at managing fuel prices amidst global market fluctuations.

Mar 17 • 17:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Several state real estate properties in Jaungulbene will be under the control of the Ministry of Finance

Several state real estate properties in Jaungulbene are set to come under the control of the Ministry of Finance following the liquidation of the local vocational school.

Mar 17 • 14:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor's daughter is dismissed after holding secretary position for over a year in RS

Milena Laufer, the daughter of the mayor of Gramado Xavier, was dismissed from her position as Finance Secretary following concerns of nepotism raised by the Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Sul.

Mar 17 • 12:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state is acquiring a financial fraud prevention strategy for nearly 300,000 euros

The Estonian Ministry of Finance aims to develop a financial fraud prevention communication strategy and awareness campaign with a budget of approximately 300,000 euros.

Mar 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haddad leaves the Ministry of Finance this week; see the main milestones of his management

Fernando Haddad is leaving his role as Minister of Finance to run for governor of Sao Paulo, following a term marked by significant economic reforms and improvements in key economic indicators.

Mar 17 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Entity denounces market concentration with the regulatory framework for interstate transportation

The Ambiotec association is urging Brazil's Ministry of Finance to revise new regulations that it claims hinder competition in the interstate passenger transport market.

Mar 16 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad is expected to leave the Ministry of Finance next Friday (20)

Brazil's Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, is set to resign on the following Friday, shifting focus to his pre-campaign for the governorship of São Paulo.

Mar 16 • 19:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance whips itself: "We did not foresee..."

The head of the Economics Department of Finland's Ministry of Finance acknowledges the department's failures in making accurate economic forecasts amid various crises.

Mar 16 • 17:51 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis: A measure is coming to reduce electricity prices in the industry

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an upcoming measure aimed at lowering electricity costs for the industry, with details expected soon from the Ministry of Finance.

Mar 16 • 16:39 UTC

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