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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thousands of crowns a month. Parental benefits will be available even before childbirth

The article discusses the new parental benefit system in Czechia, allowing parents to receive financial assistance even before the birth of their child.

Mar 22 • 17:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Billions Flowing Abroad are Discussed in the EU as One of the Last

The article addresses the delayed resolution of financial issues concerning capital flowing from Czechia to foreign countries, highlighting ongoing discussions within the EU.

Mar 22 • 14:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Finance: the market wonders if local emissions are sufficient

The Argentine market is questioning whether the government's reliance on domestic financing will be enough as the country faces high risk levels and global financial pressures.

Mar 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rent freeze in New York: who benefits from the measure and how to apply if you are a migrant

New York has implemented a rent freeze program aimed at easing the financial burden on specific demographics, particularly benefiting migrants and low-income residents.

Mar 21 • 17:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Financial Times: The EU Commission asks member states to lower gas storage targets

Due to the Iranian war, the EU Commission suggests member states aim for a lower gas storage target of 80% capacity.

Mar 21 • 06:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Czech economy is ripe for the euro, says budget council member Komárek

A Czech financial expert claims that the country's economy is prepared to adopt the euro, citing various economic indicators.

Mar 21 • 06:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk: I take the proposal of the NBP president and the president seriously

Donald Tusk acknowledges the seriousness of the proposals made by the National Bank of Poland president and the president of the country regarding the economic outlook and performance of the bank.

Mar 20 • 19:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan parents face challenges of child-care costs

Many Saskatchewan parents are experiencing unexpected financial burdens due to a gap in the rollout of the $10-a-day child care program, which leaves some children ineligible for assistance as they turn six.

Mar 20 • 17:01 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Income Tax Rules, 2026: Benefits for Medical Loans and Corporate Gift Coupons, Significant Changes in Income Tax Regulations from April 1

India will implement new income tax rules starting April 1, 2026, replacing the outdated regulations from 1961.

Mar 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Free transport, municipal mutual insurance, free bicycles... In Saint-Denis, who will pay the generous bill of the new LFI mayor?

The newly elected LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, faces skepticism over the financial implications of his ambitious social promises in a city where many residents live in poverty.

Mar 20 • 13:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Deferral of tax returns no longer saves social contributions for entrepreneurs

A recent tax law change in Slovakia indicates that delaying tax return submissions will not exempt entrepreneurs from social contributions, affecting many who rely on this extension.

Mar 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government advances 13th salary from INSS to April and May; see calendar

The Brazilian government has announced the early payment of the 13th salary to INSS retirees and pensioners for the months of April and May.

Mar 20 • 00:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Central Bank authorized banks to transfer 2025 dividends in three installments starting in May

Argentina's Central Bank has permitted banks to transfer up to 60% of their 2025 profits in three monthly installments beginning May.

Mar 19 • 22:08 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Approval to link public insurance to wage index

Icelandic authorities have approved a decision to link public insurance benefits to the wage index, which will likely impact citizens' financial support.

Mar 19 • 14:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Redditometro 4.0: Here's How the Tax Authority Verifies Our Income. What You Need to Know

The new Redditometro 4.0 is a modernized tool introduced in Italy to detect tax evasion by comparing declared income with actual spending.

Mar 19 • 11:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Minister Domański on the President's Veto Regarding SAFE: It's Against Poland's Interest

Minister Domański addresses the importance of partnership and dialogue in the Polish capital market at the Financial Market Forum, highlighting the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals amid geopolitical tensions.

Mar 19 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The government proposes to cancel the increase in energy carriers' excise duty

The Estonian government has proposed to cancel the planned increase in energy carriers' excise duties to alleviate the financial burden on citizens and businesses amid rising fuel prices.

Mar 19 • 08:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Green Finance of Policy Financial Institutions Reaches 69 Trillion Won, But More Than Half Falls Short of Government Standards

More than half of the green finance supplied by South Korea's policy financial institutions last year did not meet government standards, raising concerns about 'greenwashing'.

Mar 19 • 07:49 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Retirement Provision: Goodbye, Life Insurance

Germany's life insurance policies, once favored for retirement savings, are now in crisis, leading savers to seek alternatives as the industry faces reputational decline due to high costs and rigidity.

Mar 18 • 15:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Economy, President Fontana: 'Lombardy is the engine of the country, financial advisors provide an important contribution'

Lombardy's President, Attilio Fontana, emphasizes the region's crucial role in Italy's economy during a financial advisory event in Rome.

Mar 18 • 14:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK: Reduction of Special Consumption Tax and VAT on Fuels for the Duration of the Crisis

PASOK advocates for a reduction in fuel taxes to alleviate the financial burden on consumers amidst rising fuel prices due to the ongoing crisis.

Mar 18 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Council tax calculator 2026: How much will bills rise and what band is my house?

Residents in the UK are facing a 4.99% increase in council tax bills starting April 1, 2026, with many councils citing fiscal challenges as the reason for the hike.

Mar 18 • 06:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Orpo: No preparations for abolishing inheritance tax

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that the government is not currently preparing to abolish the inheritance tax due to a lack of political consensus and financial grounds.

Mar 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Trump: NATO's future could be very bad if allies do not come to aid in the war against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that NATO's future could be grim if allies do not assist in opening the Strait of Hormuz in a recent interview with the Financial Times.

Mar 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finance Minister Purra dismisses the removal of inheritance tax

Finance Minister Riikka Purra rejects the idea of abolishing the inheritance tax proposed by the National Coalition Party, citing unrealistic financial implications.

Mar 16 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Financial Times: Trump warns of a bleak NATO future if NATO members do not assist the USA in Iran

President Trump warns that NATO faces a dire future unless its allies help the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions in Iran.

Mar 16 • 05:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Market sees less chance of Copom starting interest rate cuts amid rising oil prices

The financial market's confidence has been shaken by the volatility in oil prices due to the conflict in Iran, leading to a more cautious outlook on Brazil's Copom monetary policy meeting.

Mar 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Era of Cheap Solar is Coming to an End. Subsidies are No Longer Subsidies

The article discusses the decline of subsidies for solar energy in the Czech Republic, indicating a shift in the industry towards reduced financial support.

Mar 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate could veto federal aid to struggling financial institutions, project predicts

A new banking resolution project proposed by the Brazilian government allows the Senate to block federal financial support to troubled banks and financial institutions.

Mar 13 • 23:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pension Policy: Private Retirement Savings Are to Become Much Cheaper

The German government plans to enhance private retirement savings as a vital part of the pension system, emphasizing the need for state support to encourage citizens to invest.

Mar 13 • 15:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Fear was This! Daily Loss of ₹2000 Crore... ₹45 Loss on Diesel, So Much Loss on Petrol

India is facing significant financial losses daily due to rising crude oil prices influenced by tensions in the Middle East, leading to heavy losses for state oil companies in the country.

Mar 13 • 13:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Virginijus Sinkevičius. The closure of the Ignalina nuclear power plant: will Europe keep its promise made 20 years ago?

Lithuania's Ignalina nuclear power plant closure could test Europe's financial commitment made two decades ago as negotiations over funding begin amid new EU budget discussions.

Mar 13 • 11:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Asian Stock Markets Decline While Oil Prices Remain Around 100 Dollars

Asian stock markets experienced a decline as oil prices remained steady near $100 a barrel amid ongoing tensions affecting global financial markets.

Mar 13 • 06:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kallas in FT: The United States Wants a Divided Europe

EU foreign and security policy chief Kaja Kallas stated in an interview with the Financial Times that the United States prefers a divided Europe over a united European Union.

Mar 13 • 05:40 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

The fiscal family: adviser says China’s tax flows should resemble parental ties

A tax policy expert suggests that China's tax system should emulate familial ties, advocating for revenue-sharing reforms to alleviate local government financial stress while maintaining central government control.

Mar 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

No, we do not propose gas at 50 kroner per liter

A Norwegian financial policy committee clarifies that it does not propose raising gasoline taxes to 50 kroner per liter, countering misunderstandings about its recommendations.

Mar 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

From "the most important international body" to a forgotten project.. the war on Iran crushes Trump's dream for Gaza

The ongoing war on Iran has overshadowed the ambitious U.S. initiative for Gaza, reducing it to a secondary priority as financial commitments wane and focus shifts away from reconstruction efforts.

Mar 12 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Agro Tax is terminated in Goiás

The Agro Tax in Goiás, imposed on rural and mining products, has been permanently terminated by the state legislature due to financial difficulties faced by the agro-sector.

Mar 12 • 10:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fuels: How Much Would Subsidizing Pump Prices Cost the State?

The French government is hesitant to subsidize fuel prices at the pump, citing budget constraints and the potential financial burden on the state.

Mar 12 • 06:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Deer Park 'in the hole': What was its production of oil and gasoline in 2025?

The Deer Park refinery in Texas, operated by Pemex, faced significant financial losses in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of negative returns for the facility since Pemex took full control in 2022.

Mar 12 • 03:20 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Expecting interest rates to rise and remain high

Experts predict that interest rates will increase and stay elevated for the foreseeable future.

Mar 11 • 13:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The gang of 40 billion unjust gains, ‘stock price manipulation pleads guilty 1st case’... Financial Supervisory Commission refers to prosecutors

A group accused of manipulating stock prices to earn unjust gains of 40 billion won has been reported to prosecutors by the Financial Supervisory Commission.

Mar 11 • 07:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"The Thing is": Pros and Cons of SAFE

A podcast discussion addresses the pros and cons of the financial instrument SAFE and its implementation in Poland.

Mar 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

ODS wants to reduce tax on fuels. It would cost billions, responds the Ministry of Finance

The Czech political party ODS is proposing a reduction in fuel taxes, which the Finance Ministry claims would result in significant financial losses.

Mar 10 • 14:27 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

New taxes on energy facilities could fall on the general public

The proposed new taxes on energy facilities in Iceland may be passed on to the general public, raising concerns about the financial burden on residents.

Mar 10 • 12:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cable TV: 97% Drop in Operating Profit, SO Faces Crisis, Urging Government for Improvements Within Three Months

The Korean Cable TV Association warns of a financial crisis facing cable TV operators, urging the government to establish a policy committee to address the urgent needs of the industry.

Mar 10 • 08:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will conflicts be resolved soon?

The article discusses the current high volatility in international financial markets and the various risks affecting them.

Mar 10 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Free Sanitary Pads Starting from July… Government to Pilot Program

The South Korean government plans to provide free sanitary pads through vending machines to all women in need, starting in July, to alleviate the financial burden of purchasing them.

Mar 10 • 06:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in Resident Fees and Amendment of Immigration Law: The Financial Ministry's Intentions and Concerns of Foreign Residents in Japan

The Japanese government has approved a proposal to significantly raise fees associated with residency applications, amid growing concerns from foreign residents.

Mar 10 • 02:00 UTC

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