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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Nuns killed in Burundi, a 50-year-old man arrested: he coordinated a cooperative in Emilia for years

After 12 years, the case regarding the murder of three Missionary nuns in Burundi has led to the arrest of Harushimana Guillaume, linked to the crimes while also managing public funds in Italy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Approval of EU funding for abortion for vulnerable women

The European Commission has approved the use of EU funds to provide abortions for women in vulnerable situations, particularly in countries where access to abortion is severely restricted.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU Commission: EU funding can be used to support abortion rights

The EU Commission has announced that member states can voluntarily use EU funds to support abortion rights for vulnerable women.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former USP medical student who embezzled R$ 927 thousand from colleagues suffers new sentence

A former medical student from USP, Alicia Duddy Muller Veiga, has received a new conviction for embezzling funds from a graduation committee.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former City Secretary in PR is Suspected of Using Access to Municipal Accounts to Steal R$ 152,000 and is Arrested While Planning to Leave the Country, Says MP

Sumair Pires Leles, the former municipal finance secretary in Altรดnia, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over R$ 152,000 from municipal funds while having unrestricted access to the city's accounts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU will maintain oversight over pension funds with public sponsorship, decides STF

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Audit of the Union (TCU) will continue to oversee pension funds sponsored by state companies and banks.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigation points to embezzlement of R$ 650,000 from social projects in Palmas

The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

With a Maneuver, Toviggino Managed to Postpone His Indictment for a Week and Requested to Testify by Videoconference

Pablo Toviggino, the treasurer of the Argentine Football Association, has successfully postponed his indictment for a week while requesting to testify via videoconference amid allegations of misappropriation of funds.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP executes warrant against investigated individual who moved funds even during preventive detention

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is conducting Operation Camouflage to investigate money laundering linked to a criminal organization.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

People who bank with Barclays could face ยฃ300 daily cash 'limit'

Barclays customers may encounter a daily cash withdrawal limit of ยฃ300, potentially restricting access to their funds at ATMs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bank of Greece: A plunge of 5.18 billion in private sector deposits in January

Private sector deposits in Greece decreased by 5.18 billion euros in January 2026, reflecting a concerning trend in the banking sector as more funds are withdrawn compared to previous months.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marcelo Caumo, former mayor of Lajeado, is arrested by the Federal Police

Former Lajeado mayor Marcelo Caumo has been arrested as part of a Federal Police operation investigating the embezzlement of public funds.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Landini does not pay severance pay: Cgil's assets seized

The head of the CGIL labor union, Maurizio Landini, faces legal action after failing to pay severance to an employee, resulting in the seizure of funds from the union's account.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Dem senator puts Trump on notice over โ€˜unlawfully collectedโ€™ tariff funds after SCOTUS loss

Senator Ruben Gallego demands President Trump refund billions in unlawfully collected tariff revenue following a Supreme Court ruling against the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for tariffs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

FBK: Alina Kabaeva received 71 million euros remaining after the construction of Putin's palace in Gelendzhik

Alina Kabaeva allegedly received 71 million euros from funds leftover after the completion of President Putin's palace construction in Gelendzhik, with reports highlighting the use of these funds for sports events and charity.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Will PiS suspend Dworczyk? Over statements about SAFE

The Polish government may receive approximately โ‚ฌ43.7 billion from the European Union through the SAFE program to modernize its defense, while opposing politicians express concerns over funds flow.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stepfather of teenager with rare syndrome and 'S' shaped spine walks nearly 400 km to raise funds

Fabrรญcio, the stepfather of Kevin Alex, a teenager with a rare genetic syndrome known as Hypomelanosis of Ito, is walking approximately 370 km to raise funds and awareness for families in similar situations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Investment funds hit traditional Andalusian olive groves: super-intensive farming captures CAP subsidies and spikes water consumption

Investment funds are negatively impacting traditional olive farming in Andalusia by monopolizing public aid and significantly increasing water consumption.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB studies selling stakes in different subsidiaries as part of capitalization plan

BRB (Banco de Brasรญlia) is considering selling minority stakes in its subsidiaries to raise funds due to financial issues following losses with Banco Master.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pharosโ€™ official integration into AI Factories

Greece has formally launched the Pharos AI Factory to enhance its integration into the European AI landscape, supported by both national and European funds.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'All the Money is Sequestered': The Drama of Will Bank Clients After Central Bank Liquidation

The liquidation of Will Bank by Brazil's Central Bank has left many clients, particularly in the northeast, without access to their funds, causing significant distress among users reliant on the bank for basic living expenses.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Government multiplies by six the funds of Turespaรฑa to attract high-income tourists

The Spanish Government has significantly increased funding for Turespaรฑa, earmarking โ‚ฌ11 million to attract high-income tourists from markets beyond traditional European sources.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Cool Interest in Wetlands in Vรคstmanland: "Can't Get Rid of the Money"

Interest in government funding for wetland restoration projects in Vรคstmanland is low, with only 28% of available funds utilized.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Abattoir pauses operations on same day live export transition funds roll out

Beaufort River Meats, an abattoir in Great Southern, has temporarily closed due to a livestock shortage as transition grants related to the live sheep export ban are initiated.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The makeup of Inga Ruginienฤ— - paid for by state funds, but this is not a new practice

The article discusses the recent procurement of makeup services for high-ranking state officials in Lithuania, emphasizing public scrutiny over the use of taxpayers' money.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former Department Head of Kobe Steel Arrested on Special Embezzlement Charges for Spending 100 Million Yen on Gambling

Keiichi Izumiya, a former department head at Kobe Steel's subsidiary, was arrested for allegedly embezzling about 115 million yen by creating false invoices and using the funds for gambling.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Sports

Rangers great Ron Duguay's family makes heartbreaking plea as he battles stage 4 cancer

Former NHL star Ron Duguay, now battling stage 4 cancer, has his family launching a GoFundMe campaign to secure funds for his treatment needs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Vance says Minnesotaโ€™s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trumpโ€™s โ€˜war on fraudโ€™

JD Vance announced that the Trump administration is halting over $250 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota as part of a crackdown on fraud.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF carries out search warrants at company and dealership linked to Fernando Bezerra Coelho and sons; operation investigates embezzlement of funds

The Federal Police in Brazil conducted search warrants targeting a construction company and a car dealership associated with former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho and his sons in an investigation into parliamentary embezzlement.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Full breakdown of the Lapu Lapu tragedy donations and where the money went

The article details the donations raised for victims of the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy in Vancouver, including how the funds are being allocated to various support services.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Kicillof government accepted a request from Tapia to halt an investigation into AFA funds

The Kicillof government in Argentina has agreed to allow the relocation of the AFA to the province of Buenos Aires, despite prior rejection from the General Inspection of Justice and an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister Nataly Morillo on the GAD Expenditure Law: 'The people's money should go to the people, not to political pockets'

Minister Natalia Morillo emphasized that the newly approved expenditure law for autonomous decentralized governments aims to ensure that public funds benefit the citizens directly.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Super industry sounds alarm about increased switching to 'riskier' funds

Australia's superannuation industry is raising concerns over a 17% increase in people switching to riskier super funds, primarily among those with smaller balances.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Problems at Blue OWL: First Concerns About Private Debt Funds โ€“ Retail Investors Affected

Blue OWL faces challenges with its private debt funds, raising concerns among retail investors.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

5 of the most unbelievable 'additional perks' of Brazilian civil service

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether to uphold a suspension on extra salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling, affecting a minority of civil servants with inflated paychecks.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The General Inspection of Justice requested the appointment of official observers in the AFA to review the accounts

The General Inspection of Justice in Argentina has requested the appointment of official observers to the Argentine Football Association to verify financial records amid concerns of undisclosed funds.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

After promise of funds for Taste of the Danforth, Toronto pushes forward festival plan

Toronto is cautiously optimistic about the Ontario Premier's pledge of financial aid to revive the Taste of the Danforth festival, which has struggled to recover from the pandemic.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministers of Regional Development and Acting Health Visit Areas Affected by Rains in Juiz de Fora

Brazilian ministers visit Juiz de Fora following severe flooding, discussing reconstruction funds and emergency health responses.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Will Real Estate Funds, Into Which Ordinary People Invest, Be Allowed in the State Rental Housing Scheme?

The Slovak government has relaxed criteria for selecting investment partners in the state-supported rental housing scheme, allowing collective investment funds to participate.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Corruption uncovered in Ukraine's aircraft shelter project; two individuals arrested

Two individuals have been arrested in Ukraine for attempting to embezzle funds from a project related to aircraft defense structures, with significant financial irregularities revealed during inspections.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Kante: There are over five hundred available kindergarten places in Tallinn

Tallinn city council member Natalie Mets criticizes the city government's family policy, urging for funds to be directed toward building new kindergartens.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

"Brocฤ“ni cannot be imagined without an ice hall." The municipality will purchase a sports complex using funds obtained from forest clearing operations.

The municipality of Brocฤ“ni plans to use funds from forest clearing to purchase a sports complex, underlining the town's rich hockey tradition.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Suddenly the rules have changed, now money can come into the accounts of 700,000 people at any time

The Indian government has announced a significant change in regulations, allowing for the return of funds to approximately 700,000 dormant Employeesโ€™ Provident Fund accounts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of Father and Son for Suspected Embezzlement from Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation

A father and son have been arrested in Osaka for allegedly embezzling funds from the Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Culture warns young people who fraudulently use the Cultural Voucher spending it in nightclubs that they must return the money to the Administration

The Spanish Ministry of Culture has warned that young people who misuse the Cultural Voucher in nightclubs will have to repay the funds.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Italy: The European Public Prosecutor's Office requested the arrest of 16 researchers

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian researchers and professionals involved in technology who allegedly misused EU funds for personal benefits.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Catalog Gifts with Takaichi's Personal Name on Wrapping Paper - Experts Ask 'Is It for Personal Use?'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office is under scrutiny for distributing catalog gifts to over 300 elected members of the House of Representatives, deemed to be using political funds inappropriately.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gift with 'Sanae Takichi' on Wrapping Paper: Prime Minister's Justification for 'Party Donations' Validity

Sanae Takichi, the leader of Japan's ruling party, is under scrutiny for sending catalog gifts to all winning candidates from the ruling party, raising questions about the legitimacy of using party funds for this purpose.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:00 UTC

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