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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Klempíř vs. the Literary Community: 'If it was customary for artists to decide on the distribution of subsidies, that is ending'

Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř announced that decisions regarding literary subsidies will no longer be made by artists, amidst backlash from the literary community over proposed cuts.

Feb 27 • 12:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. book publishers slammed by provincial government’s cuts to the creative sector

Nova Scotia book publishers are facing significant challenges due to provincial government cuts to the arts sector, exacerbating existing market uncertainties.

Feb 26 • 18:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Plans of the Ministry of Economics: Rich will cut funding for small PV systems

The German Federal Ministry of Economics plans to eliminate subsidies for new small solar power systems, according to a draft bill.

Feb 26 • 17:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government boasts about cutting funds to NGOs, but lets millions go to party institutes.

The Czech government announces funding cuts to non-governmental organizations while continuing to provide financial support to party-related entities.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

There is a decision regarding money for students. It concerns an additional 80 million

The Polish Ministry of Education announces an additional 80 million PLN for student support following concerns over funding cuts impacting vocational training.

Feb 26 • 12:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Childcare centres face funding cuts after missing safety benchmarks

Nine childcare services in Australia could face funding cuts after failing to meet government safety standards.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Really short-sighted’: Nova Scotia budget cuts funding to Halifax student transit pass program

Nova Scotia's budget cuts funding for a critical student transit pass program, potentially impacting 30,000 students in Halifax.

Feb 25 • 20:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Mental health funding tied to 2020 mass shooting part of Nova Scotia budget cuts

Nova Scotia is cutting mental health funding linked to the 2020 mass shooting as part of significant budget reductions.

Feb 25 • 19:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Tsiaras to EOASNL: The EU threatened us with funding cuts – Addressing the outbreak is not a political issue

Greek Agriculture Minister K. Tsiaras discusses the challenges facing the agricultural sector during a meeting with the Local Farmers' Federation, emphasizing the importance of EU funding and addressing the ongoing outbreak issues.

Feb 25 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minas Government reduced spending on rain impact mitigation by about 96% between 2023 and 2025

The government of Minas Gerais has significantly cut its investments in initiatives responding to the impact of rain from about R$ 135 million in 2023 to around R$ 6 million by 2025.

Feb 25 • 13:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Almost half of Toronto-area immigrant settlement services expect program closures

Nearly half of the immigrant service organizations in the Greater Toronto Area anticipate program closures due to federal funding cuts that are set to take effect in 2024.

Feb 25 • 11:40 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eveliina Heinäluoma accuses: Orpo betrayed Helsinki

Member of Parliament Eveliina Heinäluoma accuses Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and the National Coalition Party of betraying Helsinki in funding cuts.

Feb 22 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Congress restores funding to cultural institutions once on Trump’s chopping block

The Republican-controlled Congress has approved a funding bill that reinstates financial support for key cultural institutions targeted by former President Trump for severe budget cuts.

Feb 20 • 17:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former NYPD chief calls police cuts 'recipe for disaster' as Mamdani threatens tax hikes

Former NYPD chief John Chell criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to cancel plans for hiring 5,000 police officers, warning that it could lead to public safety issues amid budget shortfalls.

Feb 19 • 20:17 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Cutting the creative state: funding changes threaten the cultural future of Melbourne, arts workers warn

Victorian arts organisations face significant budget cuts, leading to fears for the future of Melbourne's cultural scene.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US funding for global internet freedom ‘effectively gutted’

US funding for a global initiative to promote internet freedom is severely threatened, jeopardizing efforts to maintain open internet access worldwide.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani plan pours millions into ‘racial equity’ offices and six-figure diversity jobs, cuts 5,000 NYPD jobs

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's budget plan includes significant investments in racial equity initiatives and cuts to police funding.

Feb 18 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The fight against hepatitis in Africa hangs in the balance due to U.S. cuts: closed clinics, fewer tests, and canceled research

U.S. funding cuts are severely impacting the battle against hepatitis in Africa, leading to closed clinics and reduced testing capabilities.

Feb 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Cultural institutions: Accessibility and future of culture threatened by budget cuts

Latvia's culture sector faces significant budget cuts, leading to reduced funding for major theaters and potential threats to cultural accessibility.

Feb 18 • 07:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Radio Free Asia resumes broadcasts to China after Trump cuts forced near closure

Radio Free Asia has restarted its broadcasts to China after previous funding cuts forced it to cease operations.

Feb 18 • 03:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Joniškis District Municipality Cuts Funding for Basketball Club

The Joniškis District Municipality has reduced its funding for the local basketball club by €100,000, prompting calls for administrative changes within the club due to rising misconduct issues.

Feb 17 • 12:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now cracks within the government ranks: 6 members of parliament oppose the government's own social welfare law proposal - Cuts have "serious consequences"

Six members of the government coalition criticize a proposal to cut funding for welfare regions, voicing concerns over the serious consequences of such measures.

Feb 17 • 11:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lunar Gateway project in orbit around the Moon faces problems and may be abandoned by the USA

The Lunar Gateway project, part of NASA's Artemis program, is facing significant challenges, including delays, budget concerns, and potential funding cuts, leading to debates about its necessity for lunar exploration.

Feb 16 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Protestant Church: Cutbacks Announced for Protestant Media

The Protestant Church in Bavaria has announced significant funding cuts to their media organization, affecting many employees and raising concerns about the future of key publications.

Feb 16 • 13:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sote Chief Marina Erhola Criticizes Government's Funding Cuts: Statutory Services at Risk

Marina Erhola, head of the Pirkanmaa welfare region, warns that proposed funding cuts could jeopardize statutory social and health services.

Feb 16 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Explode Coração' Block Celebrates 10 Years with the Music of Maria Bethânia and Draws a Crowd in SP

The 'Explode Coração' block celebrated its 10th anniversary in São Paulo, featuring music from Maria Bethânia and calling for respect for traditional Carnival amidst concerns over government funding cuts.

Feb 15 • 17:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: France Cuts Funding for Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria By More Than Half

France has reduced its funding for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria by 58%, significantly affecting global health initiatives.

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

Media Fund Director: Decisions on Funding for Media Projects Delayed Until the End of February

The director of the media fund stated that funding decisions for media projects will be delayed until the end of February due to budget cuts.

Feb 15 • 11:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Universities and Research, Bernini Freezes the Left: "Let's Solve the Problems Created by You"

Italian University Minister Anna Maria Bernini responds to leftist criticisms about educational funding cuts by highlighting an increase in funding since 2019.

Feb 14 • 18:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Senate cuts funding to National Security due to Republicans' refusal to limit immigration police

The U.S. Senate has halted funding for the Department of Homeland Security following a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over immigration enforcement limits.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Gintarė Skaistė. Producing consumers – Lithuania's strength: why is this direction being slowed down?

Lithuania has seen a dramatic increase in producing consumers from 8,000 in 2020 to 170,000 in 2024, but recent cuts in funding threaten this growth.

Feb 13 • 08:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Macinka cuts tens of millions for national parks

The article discusses cuts to funding for national parks in Czechia.

Feb 13 • 04:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cuts at IGS: Religious War over Schools

The article discusses the backlash against proposed cuts to integrated comprehensive schools (IGS) in Germany, emphasizing the protests from parents and educators.

Feb 12 • 12:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Macron is angry and he has a reason; saving on the army is a gamble by Babiš

Czech Prime Minister Babiš's budget cuts to the military are causing resentment from French President Macron, who believes that military funding should be prioritized.

Feb 11 • 16:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Macinka Took Money from National Parks. It Will Affect Nature Care and Tourists

The Czech government's last-minute budget cuts, led by Minister Petr Macinka, threaten the funding for national parks, potentially reducing services for visitors and environmental care.

Feb 11 • 16:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Think Tank: Aid to Ukraine has dropped to record lows following US cuts

Military aid to Ukraine has reached record lows in 2025 as US funding ceases, leaving Europe as the primary donor, according to the Kiel Institute.

Feb 11 • 13:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Analytical Center: Due to US Cuts, Support for Ukraine Has Dropped to Record Lows

Support for Ukraine has significantly decreased, with military assistance dropping by 14% in 2025 compared to previous years, primarily due to reductions in US funding during Trump's presidency.

Feb 11 • 12:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Plans to Reduce Support for Solar Power Plants Revealed, Alternative Proposal Presented

Lithuanian officials have announced a reduction in funding for solar energy, transitioning towards different energy support measures, which could impede the country's renewable energy goals.

Feb 11 • 11:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Statistics Centre issues strong statement – Director denies threats

The Statistics Centre of Finland has issued a stern warning of potential cuts to various key statistics due to government funding reductions, despite the director denying any threats of closure.

Feb 11 • 07:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Religious Communities Face Cuts

Norwegian religious communities, including the Church of Norway, may face funding cuts due to declining membership and financial changes.

Feb 10 • 21:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Walking from five to nine in the morning to give birth: the maternal death crisis threatens to worsen due to funding cuts

Funding cuts are exacerbating the maternal death crisis in low- and middle-income countries, with significant implications for pregnant women in Nigeria, the Central African Republic, and Bangladesh.

Feb 10 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Voluntary Participation in Integration Courses: Criticism of Dobrindt's Cuts

The planned end of funding for voluntary participation in integration courses has drawn criticism from various political factions in Germany.

Feb 10 • 14:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

72 institutions ask Ayuso to stop the cuts to the Círculo de Bellas Artes and prove that "artistic freedom is not threatened in Madrid"

Seventy-two prestigious cultural institutions have urged the Madrid government to halt significant funding cuts to the Círculo de Bellas Artes and to affirm that artistic freedom is safeguarded.

Feb 9 • 12:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Towards 2027, Local Electoral Bodies Face Budget Bankruptcy with Cuts of Over 60 Percent and Million-Dollar Debts

Local electoral bodies in Mexico are facing severe budget cuts and debts as they prepare for the 2027 elections, raising concerns about their operational capabilities and future funding adjustments.

Feb 9 • 08:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes

The US Congress has sparked outrage by voting to cut $125 million in funding for replacing hazardous lead drinking water pipes, affecting several states, especially those with high levels of lead contamination.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Starmer accused of hypocrisy over sharp cuts to World Food Programme

Keir Starmer faces accusations of hypocrisy for cutting UK funding to the UN World Food Programme while vowing to address global hunger.

Feb 7 • 12:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

To A Bitter End. Former Head of Czech Television Souček Evaluates the Prospects of Moravec and the Entire Television

Former Director of Czech Television Jan Souček discusses the funding plans of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's government, warning about potential cuts to budgets and their consequences for public media's relevance, as well as the situation surrounding Václav Moravec.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

With almost 50% of its positions vacant, the Attorney General's Office awaits improvements in government funding

The Attorney General's Office faces a 46% vacancy rate and budget cuts, anticipating a necessity for improved funding amidst a total crisis.

Feb 6 • 16:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

News dissatisfied with how much they will receive from the state: "Political coup of the fascist right"

The weekly publication Novosti expresses dissatisfaction with the state's allocation of funds, receiving the same amount as last year despite earlier significant cuts.

Feb 6 • 16:03 UTC

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