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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In a stampede, football clubs stop paying social and pension contributions, with one exception

Most football clubs in Argentina's Primera División have ceased payments for social security contributions, with Estudiantes de La Plata as the only exception.

Feb 27 • 19:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Seplat posts 144% revenue growth to $2.73bn

Seplat Energy Plc reported a 144% increase in revenue for the 2025 financial year, reaching $2.73 billion, attributed to the contributions from its offshore assets.

Feb 27 • 00:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How the AFA's "financial bicycle" worked with retirement contributions withheld thanks to a decree by Sergio Massa

The president of the AFA, "Chiqui" Tapia, is accused of illegally withholding retirement contributions totaling 19 billion pesos in 2025, leveraging funds from fixed-term deposits and income amidst a scheme authorized by former Economy Minister Sergio Massa.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Icelanders can be proud of their support for Ukrainians

Iceland's Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of Icelandic support for Ukraine, celebrating the nation's contributions despite relatively lower financial amounts compared to other countries.

Feb 24 • 17:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Biggest Patron of Culture and Sport

The article discusses the significant contributions of Totalizator Sportowy to Polish sports and culture over the past 70 years, detailing financial support extended to various cultural activities and institutions.

Feb 24 • 07:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pension without contributions for unemployed – Who are the beneficiaries of the ‘bridge’ of DYPA

The current legal framework provides a solution for thousands of long-term unemployed individuals nearing retirement by allowing them to continue their insurance voluntarily without any financial burden.

Feb 22 • 06:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ali Baba and the 28 Senators

The article discusses Argentina's labor reform, highlighting its preservation of compulsory financial contributions to unions despite government claims of facilitating business competitiveness.

Feb 22 • 03:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

My partner owns the apartment we live in, should I pay part of her mortgage?

The article discusses financial responsibilities in a relationship where one partner owns the home, emphasizing the importance of clear communication about expenses and contributions.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Chiqui" Tapia once again requests his dismissal and will contest the prohibition of leaving the country

Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, has requested his dismissal in a case involving the unlawful retention of over 19 billion pesos in taxes and contributions.

Feb 20 • 13:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Peace Council: Practical Steps and Financial Commitments

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a financial commitment of $10 billion to Gaza through the Peace Council, with additional contributions from other countries exceeding $7 billion.

Feb 20 • 09:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Trump hosts first 'Board of Peace' meeting with new pledges for Gaza

Donald Trump held the inaugural meeting of his 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, promising significant financial contributions and outlining plans for the region's future without Palestinian representation.

Feb 19 • 23:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Analyst evaluated Russia's desires in the negotiations and US pressure on Ukraine: 'Unfortunately'

An analyst discusses the dynamics of US pressure on Ukraine during peace negotiations with Russia, emphasizing the need for continued European support for Kyiv despite financial contributions from the US being lacking.

Feb 19 • 21:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Žukauskas claims he bombed the event: says 'Nemuno aušra' could have received 130,000 'black money'

Karolis Žukauskas alleges that the political party 'Nemuno aušra' may have received substantial illegal financial contributions and has triggered investigations by releasing recorded conversations with party members.

Feb 19 • 08:14 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Trump's Peace Council Holds Its First Meeting. How Does He Get Countries to Contribute Billion after Billion to His Peace Project?

Trump's Peace Council is convening for its first meeting, focusing on financial contributions for peace initiatives, particularly in Gaza.

Feb 19 • 04:52 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

US to Peace Council Representatives Ahead of Tomorrow's Conference: State Your Contributions to Gaza Rehabilitation

Ahead of the first Peace Council meeting in Washington, U.S. officials have requested participants to specify their financial or operational contributions to Gaza's reconstruction as part of the Trump administration's plan.

Feb 18 • 19:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Premiere on Thursday for the Peace Council for Gaza: Under the Presidency of Trump

The Peace Council for Gaza is set to hold its first meeting on Thursday, presided by Donald Trump, where significant financial contributions for reconstruction and humanitarian relief will be announced.

Feb 18 • 19:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Žukauskas reveals conversations about the financing of "Nemuno aušra": what is in them?

K. Žukauskas raises concerns over the transparency of the funding for the political party "Nemuno aušra," sharing recorded conversations that suggest possible illicit financial contributions.

Feb 18 • 10:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway participates in a new support fund for Ukraine – currently without funding

Norway has joined a new support fund for Ukraine's transport sector, but it has yet to decide on financial contributions.

Feb 17 • 05:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The Conservatives have more than doubled their financial support from businesses in the election year: See the party's biggest donors

The Conservative party in Denmark has seen its financial contributions from private donors more than double in the lead-up to the 2024 European Parliament elections.

Feb 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Teachers have a lot to learn from Trump’s education secretary

Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasizes that teachers are not obligated to pay union dues following a Supreme Court ruling, encouraging educators to take control of their financial contributions to unions.

Feb 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Ustaše and fascists pay contributions to them

The article presents reader comments regarding the recent financial disclosures of a public figure, highlighting grievances linked to historical references.

Feb 15 • 06:40 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Saudi Foreign Minister to Haaretz: We will understand how to contribute to the reconstruction of Gaza when we see a real end to the conflict

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan stated at the Munich Security Conference that his country will assess its financial contributions to Gaza's reconstruction depending on clear conditions regarding a resolution to the conflict.

Feb 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Iceland's contributions significantly lower than all other Nordic countries

Iceland's financial contributions lag behind those of its Nordic neighbors.

Feb 13 • 18:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Trump zeroes aid and shifts the bill of the Ukraine War to Europe

Donald Trump declared he would provide no financial aid to Ukraine during his 2024 electoral campaign, leading to a drastic reduction in U.S. support as European nations increased their contributions to the ongoing conflict.

Feb 13 • 16:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From the Cold War Era to Present: Hostile States Caress Screaming Public with Money

The article discusses the funding of organizations hostile to Lithuania through significant financial contributions from anonymous donors and entities, particularly in the context of Lithuania's energy projects and environmental public pushback.

Feb 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Icelanders invest billions in arms purchases for Ukraine

Iceland is making significant financial contributions to support Ukraine's defense efforts amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 12 • 15:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Sodra" explains what will happen to state contributions when you withdraw from the second pension pillar: provided examples

Sodra, Lithuania's social insurance fund, outlines the consequences for state pension contributions upon withdrawing from the second pension pillar, detailing the calculation of pensions and their components.

Feb 12 • 13:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Kukiz: I am surprised that the government is not proposing a 'donation' for military purposes to Poles

Paweł Kukiz expresses surprise that the Polish government is not seeking financial contributions from citizens for military funding during national security discussions.

Feb 12 • 13:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A participant in PPK can return to accumulating funds

Employees who previously opted out of Poland's Employee Capital Plans (PPK) can rejoin and resume contributions to save for retirement.

Feb 12 • 04:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office and ARCA requested that the dismissal of Tapia and the AFA for the improper retention of contributions be rejected

The Argentine Prosecutor's Office and the Tax Collection and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) are opposing the dismissal request made by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its president, Claudio Tapia, regarding allegations of tax retention.

Feb 10 • 14:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Warning about UN bankruptcy. Awaiting payment from the USA

The UN's funding crisis has reached a critical point as the Secretary-General urges member states, particularly the wealthiest, to fulfill their financial obligations amid a growing debt in unpaid contributions.

Feb 6 • 19:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal States: How Justified is the Longstanding Conflict over Financial Equalization?

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Germany about Bavaria's contributions to the federal financial equalization system, particularly in light of remarks by Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder.

Feb 6 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis reminds pensioners of 2 principles for how to spend your money

Financial expert Martin Lewis shares essential principles for pensioners on how to manage their finances in retirement, emphasizing early pension contributions and prudent spending.

Feb 6 • 11:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Shrinking support from donor countries deepens the financial crisis at the United Nations

The United Nations faces a severe funding crisis due to reduced contributions from donor countries, prompting calls for urgent financial support from the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Feb 6 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

UN: It is at risk of financial collapse, the Trump factor

The United Nations faces one of the most serious financial crises in its history, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning member states that without immediate payment of outstanding contributions, the organization risks running out of cash by summer.

Feb 6 • 03:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Kim Kyung states to the police 'Kang Sun-woo proposed splitting contributions'

Kim Kyung, a former Seoul city councilor, recently testified to police that Kang Sun-woo requested political contributions in a split manner amidst allegations of financial misconduct.

Feb 4 • 13:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Why is the pension of civil servants costing the State so much?

The cost of pensions for civil servants in France has become a significant issue, exacerbated by demographic imbalances in the pension system and the high state contributions required to offset financial disparities.

Feb 4 • 06:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Employer President demands: A right to sue for social funds against expensive politics

The President of Employers advocates for social funds to have the right to sue against costly government policies, amidst growing criticism over the financial burdens placed on workers and employers due to rising social insurance contributions.

Feb 4 • 05:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Startling sums of money break with the notion of innocent school elections

Approximately 70,000 teenagers aged 14 to 16 voted in a school election where the Social Democrats emerged as the largest party with 23% of the votes, amidst significant financial contributions from parent parties to the campaign.

Feb 2 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Major champions give verdict on LIV star Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour

Major champions discuss Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour after his financial contributions and insights on strengthening the tour.

Jan 13 • 19:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federalism Reform: Söder Wants to Merge Individual Federal States

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder proposes merging smaller federal states into larger entities for greater success, highlighting the financial contributions of larger states like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg during a CSU retreat.

Jan 13 • 12:29 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Drowned by taxes and contributions and more in debt, the portrait of the self-employed in 2026

Self-employed workers in Spain are expressing their financial struggles, demanding reduced taxes and fewer fiscal requirements as they face increasing debt.

Jan 12 • 09:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Botswana launches citizenship program for foreign investors with contributions starting from $75,000

Botswana has announced a new citizenship program for foreign investors starting in 2026, requiring a financial contribution of at least $75,000 to help diversify the economy away from diamond dependency.

Jan 11 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Bill Gates: Donation of $8 billion to Melinda's foundation - The financial terms of the Gates divorce

Bill Gates donated nearly $8 billion to the private foundation of Melinda French Gates as part of their divorce settlement, marking one of the largest publicly recorded charitable contributions, according to a new tax filing reviewed by The New York Times.

Jan 9 • 18:24 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Sánchez capitalizes on the agreement with the Church by meeting with abuse victims in Moncloa

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez described the agreement with the Church as 'necessary' during a meeting with abuse victims, emphasizing that it makes Spain a better country, despite objections about the Church's financial contributions.

Jan 9 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Catalan employers see the new model as 'insufficient' because it does not solve the 'historical deficits'

Catalan employers criticize the new funding model as inadequate for not addressing historical financial deficits, with concerns over income tax and new taxes being proposed to increase contributions to Catalonia.

Jan 9 • 12:53 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

After US Withdrawal from 'Superfluous' Institutions - UN Reminds of Binding Payment Obligations

Following Donald Trump's announcement of the US withdrawal from 66 international organizations, UN spokesman Guterres emphasized the legal obligations of the United States to continue financial contributions.

Jan 9 • 02:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

UNRWA dismisses 571 employees from Gaza due to insufficient funds

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has laid off 571 local employees from Gaza due to financial constraints, as voluntary contributions have decreased amid escalating Israeli criticism.

Jan 7 • 17:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Pensions: INPS can seize it to recover omitted or undue contributions: what you need to know

The Italian Constitutional Court has ruled that pensions can be seized by INPS to recover unduly received benefits or omitted contributions, but such actions are limited to a fifth of the amount and are subject to certain guarantees due to the essential nature of pension income.

Jan 4 • 10:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

Fraudsters robbed a non-profit of millions, donors withdrew their contributions. The case will be resolved by a financial arbitrator.

A non-profit organization assisting socially disadvantaged families lost 5.3 million kronor after fraudsters posing as police misled its accountant into believing their identity was involved in a credit fraud scheme.

Dec 30 • 13:38 UTC

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