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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cash can be expensive: The State Audit Office named the danger

The State Audit Office warns that increasing cash payment limits in Lithuania could weaken financial accountability and transparency.

Feb 28 • 08:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Landsbergis: 'Nemuno aušra' has long raised doubts about transparency

Lithuanian politician V. Landsbergis expressed concerns about the financial transparency of the political group 'Nemuno aušra', following allegations of questionable funding.

Feb 27 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expenses for the Sou Manaus 2025 festival have increased by over 1,000% and transparency failures, says TCE-AM

A report from the State Court of Accounts (TCE-AM) revealed significant irregularities in the financial management of the Sou Manaus Passo a Paço 2025 festival, including a 1,150% increase in expenses.

Feb 26 • 20:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Foreign influence registry will make bad actors ‘think twice,’ nominee says

The nominee to lead Canada’s foreign influence transparency registry believes financial penalties will deter foreign interference in elections.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Association of Professional Journalists Expresses Distrust in Ethics Inspector Dainius Radzevičius

The Lithuanian Association of Professional Journalists has publicly expressed distrust towards the ethics inspector following concerns over significant financial dealings.

Feb 26 • 11:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Chan-jin, Chairman of Financial Supervisory Service: "Minutes of Financial Company Board Meetings Must Be Disclosed at Transcription Level"

Lee Chan-jin emphasizes the need for financial companies to transparently disclose detailed minutes of board meetings to ensure accountability and shareholder trust.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Letters from Readers: Unusual, Apology, Union and Company

Readers express concerns about recent football controversies, highlighting issues of financial accountability and union leadership in Argentina.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accommodation for Refugees: District Office Pays Luxury Rent for Demolition Houses and Containers

The Fürstenfeldbruck District Office is being criticized for paying high rents for refugee accommodations, raising concerns about transparency and financial management.

Feb 23 • 09:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Political Fiction: The Frontman Appears to Collect

The article discusses the emergence of a frontman in a political context, likely relating to financial dealings or culpability.

Feb 21 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

100 to 999 Points: Schufa Unveils the Secret of Creditworthiness

Schufa will allow consumers to view how their creditworthiness is calculated for free starting March 17, using a framework of twelve criteria.

Feb 20 • 08:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

A question was asked by TV Republika’s ticker. A clear response from the head of Poland 2050

Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz discussed recent controversies within the Poland 2050 party regarding the departure of some MPs and financial transparency in an interview.

Feb 20 • 04:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Does Theocharis have the grace for the Peace Council?

The article discusses the recent activities and remarks by Greek political figures, particularly focusing on Pavlos Marinakis and his connection to Kyriakos Mitsotakis, while also highlighting an ongoing investigation into financial disclosures related to a welfare agency.

Feb 19 • 02:30 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
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Reconstruction of the Saxon Palace under scrutiny by the Supreme Audit Office. Delays and mismanagement

The reconstruction of the Saxon Palace in Warsaw is facing significant delays and lack of financial transparency, according to a recent audit by Poland's Supreme Audit Office (NIK).

Feb 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Climate Transparency: Reporting Well Is Indeed a Business

The article discusses the growing importance of climate transparency in Mexico, where companies are now required to report climate risks similarly to their financial state due to new sustainability reporting regulations.

Feb 18 • 09:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

An audit will examine the operations of Czech Television, Chudárek wrote to the MPs

An audit is set to investigate the financial management of Czech Television following concerns raised to the MPs by Chudárek.

Feb 18 • 09:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Katariina discovered a financial leak in her housing company's expenses, of which many are unaware

Katariina Sorvanto has uncovered questionable charges within her housing company's expenses that could potentially inflate costs for residents significantly.

Feb 18 • 09:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Marx Arriaga's car collection: A 60 peso classic, a Mustang, and more

Marx Arriaga, recently removed from his position at Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education, declared ownership of three cars and a motorcycle in his last financial statement.

Feb 18 • 04:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The indictment against Jagland damages the reputation of the Nobel Prize. More transparency is needed.

The Nobel Committee's new transparency measures, including disclosing members' affiliations and financial ties, are seen as necessary but may not suffice to restore trust following the indictment against Thorbjorn Jagland.

Feb 17 • 11:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Insider sold Mentzen shares. Why didn't the market know about this?

An insider from the Mentzen company sold shares without properly reporting the transaction, raising concerns about transparency in the market.

Feb 15 • 19:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Survey: 60% of residents know about their partner's income

A recent survey indicates that 60% of Lithuanians are aware of their partner's income, reflecting increasing financial transparency in relationships.

Feb 14 • 13:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Construction starts on Adelaide's first skyscraper amid continued opposition

Construction has begun on Festival Tower Two, Adelaide's first skyscraper, amid ongoing concerns regarding its location and financial transparency.

Feb 14 • 04:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

One in Four Doubts the Board of the Housing Cooperative

A recent survey reveals that one in four Swedish apartment owners lack confidence in their housing cooperative boards, primarily due to significant fee increases and low transparency in financial matters.

Feb 12 • 06:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Papathanasis: There is no way that even one euro will be given without being lawful

Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, emphasized that financial disbursements must comply with legal and regulatory frameworks, relating to training programs and funding amidst ongoing investigations.

Feb 11 • 12:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Economic news filter: Contracts for government IT don't excite people, yet they cost them money

The article discusses Slovakia's parliamentary session where a vote of no confidence against seven ministers is expected, amidst discussions of financial mismanagement and significant government investments.

Feb 10 • 05:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Freedom of Information: Karlsfeld breaks with swimming pool initiative

Karlsfeld municipality has halted information sharing with a citizen initiative aimed at preserving the local swimming pool until they present a detailed financial and operational plan.

Feb 8 • 10:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UP makes PAN card mandatory for property purchase

The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated that both buyers and sellers in real estate transactions must possess a PAN card to enhance financial transparency and combat suspicious activities.

Feb 7 • 07:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Beware of Pemex suppliers

President Claudia Sheinbaum and Pemex director Víctor Rodríguez Padilla highlighted financial and operational achievements while announcing significant upcoming projects, amidst ongoing challenges of transparency and corruption within Pemex.

Feb 6 • 08:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Alexis Tsipras Institute: Proposal for the creation of the TRANSPARENCY platform for the control of public funds

The Alexis Tsipras Institute proposes the creation of a centralized digital platform named TRANSPARENCY to unify and analyze public financial data.

Feb 5 • 08:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Salary Transparency in Recruitment – Can Employers Ask About Financial Expectations Before Disclosing the Offer?

New labor code regulations regarding salary transparency, effective December 24, 2025, are changing recruitment practices, raising controversial questions about whether employers can ask candidates about their salary expectations before revealing their own offers.

Feb 5 • 04:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

How to guard against suspicions of disqualification?

The article discusses the ongoing issues of financial ties between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and greater transparency.

Feb 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Blue House: Returned 740 million won by saving special activity expenses last year

The Blue House reported returning 740 million won to the national treasury after reducing the budget for special activities expenses, as part of their financial transparency efforts for 2022 expenditures.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Investigation of Foreign Funding in UP Madrasas, Strict Orders from Yogi Government

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the financial transactions of all madrasas in the state to uncover sources of foreign funding and enhance financial transparency.

Feb 2 • 11:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Puglia at the fair in Miami, Court of Auditors: "Waste of 300 million"

The spending methods surrounding the Miami Design Week have come under judicial scrutiny due to allegations of lack of transparency and pre-determined winners, leading to discussions of potential financial damages exceeding 300,000 euros.

Jan 15 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

With implications regarding relatives, Karystianou out of the association for the Tempi, 'she did not resign, she was resigned' says Georgiadis

Maria Karystianou is accused of resigning as president of the victims' association, amidst allegations of financial transparency issues and implications regarding family relations.

Jan 14 • 06:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Data transparency in transfer pricing reaches a new level

The introduction of the National e-Invoice System and a new reporting structure for corporate income tax provides tax authorities with access to a significantly broader and more detailed set of financial data in digital form.

Jan 12 • 04:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Bulj responds to criticism about how much he paid Lidija Bačić and other performers: Clearly the problem is that we publish everything publicly, and not as you do, falsely

Mayor Mira Bulj of Sinj has responded to criticism regarding the payment amounts for performers at an Advent event, emphasizing transparency in their financial disclosures.

Jan 8 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The dark rescue of Plus Ultra and the role of Zapatero

The article discusses the lack of transparency in the Spanish government's financial aid to Plus Ultra and the involvement of former Prime Minister Zapatero with the Chavista regime.

Jan 5 • 03:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
National & Local

Financial Times: The ECB conceals a large part of Lagarde's real salary

The article discusses how the European Central Bank is allegedly hiding significant details regarding Christine Lagarde's actual salary.

Jan 2 • 16:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Christine Lagarde earns over half more than revealed by the ECB. And four times that of the Fed chief

According to calculations by the 'FT', ECB President Christine Lagarde's total earnings for 2024 are €726,000, 56% more than reported, raising concerns about the transparency of salary disclosures at the ECB.

Jan 2 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Christine Lagarde's total salary exceeds 700,000 euros, according to the 'Financial Times'

Christine Lagarde's total salary surpasses 700,000 euros, 56% higher than the figures published by the ECB, making her the highest-paid official in the EU.

Jan 2 • 12:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

MPs Will Feel It in Their Pockets. Changes Coming in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, new rules will be implemented for reimbursing MPs for private car usage, aimed at increasing oversight and transparency in financial operations.

Dec 30 • 15:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

It is time to sound the alarm due to rising fiscal and financial risks

The article discusses the warnings issued by the Bank for International Settlements regarding the dangers of loose monetary policy, excessive debt, high asset prices, and a lack of transparency as potential precursors to a financial crisis, which have been ignored before.

Dec 30 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

She complained that she doesn't know how much her husband earns: "What should I do? He bought a house without me"

A woman on Reddit has revealed her distress over her husband's refusal to disclose his earnings, leading to concerns about financial transparency in their nearly decade-long relationship, especially after he bought a house without her knowledge.

Dec 29 • 15:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

"Don't have children with him": She revealed that her husband is hiding finances, people condemned him

A woman shared on Reddit that her husband has been concealing his earnings from her for nearly a decade, prompting widespread condemnation from users for a lack of financial transparency in their marriage.

Dec 29 • 15:28 UTC

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