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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Annela Anger-Kraavi: To Protect Nature, a Divided Society is Not Needed

Professor Annela Anger-Kraavi discusses the need for unity in environmental efforts amidst accusations against Estonian environmental organizations regarding foreign funding.

Mar 19 • 07:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major new details on slashing billions from international aid after outcry

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reveals plans to significantly cut international aid funding, prioritizing conflict zones while facing criticism for potential humanitarian impacts.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The Rwandan Foreign Minister clarifies his threat of withdrawal from Mozambique and Kigali's expectations

Rwanda threatens to withdraw its troops from Mozambique if sustainable funding for anti-terror operations is not guaranteed.

Mar 15 • 15:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The coalition is creating a law against Czech NGOs. It involves Babiš's advisor with pro-Russian views

The Czech government coalition is drafting a law requiring NGOs receiving foreign funding to register, which has raised concerns due to the involvement of an advisor with pro-Russian sentiments.

Mar 10 • 10:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Congressman grills State Department official over 'embarrassing' Biden-era grants to make maps 'more gay'

A Florida Congressman challenged a State Department official about the Biden administration's funding for initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion in global mapping efforts, questioning the rationale behind such grants.

Mar 9 • 20:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"Liquidation." Macinka will cut funding for foreign broadcasting of Czech Radio

The Czech government plans to reduce funding for Czech Radio's foreign broadcasts, which could significantly impact its international operations.

Mar 8 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Put millions on the table: 'That the foreign minister is co-chair is in itself an argument for support'

Norway's Foreign Minister Børge Brende opted to increase financial support for the Independent Peace Institute despite official recommendations to maintain the current funding level.

Mar 6 • 04:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Sharp exchange of views between the Foreign Minister and the PiS MEP. 'Aggressive stupidity'

A heated debate arises over the EU's Security Action for Europe, with Polish politicians divided on the initiative's funding implications for defense.

Mar 5 • 13:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

EU warns Georgia: Strengthened supervision of foreign funding is incompatible with the path to the EU

The European Commission has warned Georgia that a proposed law that expands the definition of foreign 'donations' and could criminalize political activism is incompatible with its hopes of EU membership.

Mar 4 • 16:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Cuts in broadcasting. Macinka wants to terminate a service that the state has paid for since 1936

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka plans to end the government’s long-standing payment for the foreign broadcast services of Czech Radio, a decision expected to save the government 8.75 million CZK this year and eliminate funding entirely by 2027.

Mar 4 • 13:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The investigation commission will go back to the process that led to the Oslo agreement in 1993

An independent commission will investigate the processes leading up to the Oslo agreement of 1993, with a mandate to look at the relationships and funding within Norwegian foreign services.

Mar 3 • 13:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Oversight demands DOJ answers on foreign funding of agitator groups as Iran, anti-ICE protests continue

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is demanding the DOJ explain the foreign funding behind agitator groups involved in anti-ICE protests amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Mar 2 • 17:39 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

How much for foreign prestige? China says no to some Western science journal fees

China's research body has prohibited the use of government funds for publishing in certain high-fee Western science journals, signaling a shift in policy regarding international academic prestige.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Žemaitaitis Would Like to Tackle Foreign Agents, but Currently Targeting Former KGB Informants

R. Žemaitaitis is advocating for the enforcement of a foreign agents law in Lithuania, which aims to shed light on the funding and organization of protests against the government.

Feb 27 • 11:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received warnings about Rød-Larsen's think tank in 2015 – continued to transfer new millions for three years

Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs ignored warnings about a lack of transparency regarding funding for the International Peace Institute, linked to Jeffrey Epstein, for three years after receiving the first alert in 2015.

Feb 26 • 17:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Less funding for integration courses: Without the language, everything is nothing

The German Interior Minister is planning cuts to funding for language integration courses, sparking concerns from educational institutions and NGOs about the negative impact on foreign integration and workforce qualification.

Feb 24 • 09:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Scientific and Environmental Journalism in Crisis Due to Trump

The article discusses the financial crisis facing scientific and environmental journalism, exacerbated by the freeze on U.S. foreign aid under the Trump administration.

Feb 24 • 09:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should foreign companies get public money? Poles respond

A recent survey indicates that a significant portion of Polish citizens supports a local content policy that favors public funds being allocated primarily to Polish firms.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

German spies gain more power - trust in the USA declines

Germany is increasing the power and funding of its foreign intelligence agency, the BND, amid declining trust in the USA.

Feb 23 • 12:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Perla Wahnón, President of Scientists: "By not protecting it, Spanish knowledge ends up exploited by foreign powers"

Perla Wahnón, an eminent physicist and president of a scientific organization in Spain, urges the government to increase research funding to prevent foreign exploitation of Spanish knowledge.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Yedioth Ahronoth: For these reasons, Israel may take over funding the removal of debris in Gaza

The article discusses Israel's potential role in funding and leading the debris removal efforts in Gaza as per a source from the Peace Council, emphasizing its military and political interests in the matter.

Feb 19 • 22:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA Summary: Meeting on Foreign Policy at the Presidential Palace and the Funding Issue of "Nemuno Aušra"

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda discusses the potential restoration of diplomatic relations with China and sanctions on Belarus at a foreign policy briefing.

Feb 19 • 16:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Cut the Financial Support to IPI. But Norway's UN Ambassador is Still an Advisor for the Controversial Organization.

Norway's Foreign Ministry has cut funding to the controversial think tank IPI, although the country's UN ambassador remains an advisor to the organization.

Feb 17 • 21:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From 'El Eternauta' to Greek and 'La cautiva' to Azerbaijani: the translations funded by the State

Argentina's government-funded Program Sur approved subsidies for the translation of seventeen Argentine literary works into various languages, reflecting a commitment to cultural exchange and preservation.

Feb 15 • 20:15 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

‘We pay for the war’ and deserve Ukraine peace talks place – Poland

Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski asserts that European nations funding Ukraine's military have the right to participate in upcoming US-backed peace talks, currently scheduled without European representation.

Feb 13 • 18:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Republican attorneys general demand DOJ investigate foreign funding tied to 150 climate groups in US

Nineteen Republican attorneys general have requested a federal investigation into U.S. nonprofits for allegedly receiving foreign funding to influence energy policies unlawfully.

Feb 13 • 15:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: U.S. Lawmakers Link Chinese Illegal Mining to Terrorism Funding in Nigeria

U.S. lawmakers are linking illegal Chinese mining operations in Nigeria to terrorism funding, advocating for measures to counteract foreign exploitation.

Feb 13 • 05:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Americans could pay to bring back alleged members of 'foreign terrorist cartel' to US

A U.S. District Judge has ordered the return of 137 alleged members of a foreign terrorist cartel, requiring the federal government to pay for their airfare back to the U.S., raising concerns over taxpayer funding for their repatriation.

Feb 12 • 23:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who is Maulana Shamshul? After the UP ATS, the ED tightens its grip with foreign funding

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating British Maulana Shamshul in Uttar Pradesh for alleged foreign funding connections, with searches conducted at his properties.

Feb 12 • 12:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Who is Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, whose premises were raided by ED?

The Enforcement Directorate raided the premises of Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan in Uttar Pradesh, uncovering allegations of fraudulent activities related to his hidden foreign citizenship and financial dealings.

Feb 12 • 08:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Resource mobilisation strategy for Nigeria’s WASH sector

The article discusses the impact of a freeze on US foreign aid on Nigeria's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector and the response from Nigerian lawmakers to address funding gaps.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dem senator fumes that GOP's foreign funding claims 'delegitimize' anger of anti-ICE agitators in US

Senator Andy Kim expressed concern that Republican allegations about foreign funding for anti-ICE groups undermine the legitimate anger of those opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the U.S.

Feb 11 • 01:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

House hearing raises red flags over former tech mogul's ‘CCP network’ allegedly funding far-left groups

A House hearing highlights concerns over former tech mogul Neville Roy Singham's alleged financial connections to far-left groups through a network purportedly linked to the Chinese Communist Party.

Feb 10 • 20:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

What to know about Tuesday's House hearing on foreign influence in American nonprofits: 'Follow the money'

A House Committee hearing will investigate foreign influence in American nonprofits, focusing on potential funding from foreign actors.

Feb 10 • 13:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Funding a Coup: Did Epstein's Files Expose a Conspiracy Against Imran Khan?

Claims on social media suggest that Jeffrey Epstein's files label former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan as a threat to peace and accuse foreign forces of funding a coup against him.

Feb 9 • 06:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Foreigners wishing to purchase real estate must report residency status and overseas funding details

The South Korean government has amended the 'Real Estate Transaction Reporting Law' to require foreigners to report their residency status and funding sources when purchasing domestic real estate, effective February 10.

Feb 9 • 02:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN raises alarm over Nigeria fintech’s foreign reliance

The Central Bank of Nigeria warns that the country's fintech sector's heavy dependence on foreign investment makes it susceptible to global market fluctuations.

Feb 8 • 00:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Following Talks in Oman, the US Implements New Sanctions on Iran's Oil Industry

The US imposes new sanctions on Iran's oil sector, citing concerns over funding destabilizing activities globally and increasing repression in Iran.

Feb 6 • 15:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Government's Clampdown on Property Deals in UP, PAN card Mandatory Without Registration

The Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory for both buyers and sellers to provide a PAN card for any property transactions in the state, particularly to curb foreign funding and suspicious transactions along the Indo-Nepal border.

Feb 6 • 15:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

NGOs will receive almost 100,000 euros from the SIF for participation in international projects

The Society Integration Fund (SIF) has announced a competition to allocate nearly 100,000 euros in state funding to support non-governmental organizations (NGOs) participating in projects funded by foreign funds.

Feb 6 • 14:01 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Iran accuses foreign intelligence of funding 'sabotage' as European flights avoid its airspace

Iran has accused foreign intelligence agencies, including the US and Israel, of financially supporting provocateurs to create chaos in the country, while European airlines are avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspaces to mitigate risks associated with ongoing geopolitical unrest in Iran and the Middle East.

Jan 15 • 16:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Universities slash 9,000+ positions in 2025 as Trump targets federal funding and foreign students: report

A report reveals that over 9,000 jobs have been cut in the higher education sector in 2025, attributed to policies under President Trump affecting federal funding and foreign student enrollment.

Jan 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

University Professors Concerned About Funding Terms for Joint Master's Programs with Foreign Universities

University professors express concerns regarding the new regulatory framework that complicates collaborations with foreign institutions for joint master's programs.

Jan 2 • 13:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

SZ-Podcast 'To the Point': 2025: What Happened to ICE Deportations, Gaza War Crimes, and Russia's Conquests?

The podcast discusses the impact of significant foreign policy issues from 2025, including the harsh implementation of Trump's immigration policies by the US agency ICE, which received massive funding for these operations.

Dec 29 • 13:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Israel applauds Italy: Gideon Saar's gesture

The Israeli government expresses satisfaction over Italy's operation that resulted in the arrest of nine individuals and the seizure of over eight million euros in assets believed to be linked to Hamas funding, with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar showing appreciation through social media.

Dec 27 • 17:53 UTC

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