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🇨🇦 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rydman was grilled in Parliament - a surprising mistake from Halla-aho

Finland's Social Affairs and Health Minister Wille Rydman faced scrutiny from opposition during a parliamentary session regarding government cuts to social and healthcare services, where an unexpected incident involving Speaker Jussi Halla-aho occurred.

Feb 26 • 18:01 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
🇦🇺 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Germany Reduces Employment. The Automotive Industry in Its Biggest Crisis in Years

Germany's automotive industry faces significant employment cuts, reflecting a broader economic stagnation predicted by the government.

Feb 25 • 16:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Budget 2026 - Godongwana Takes Aim At Badly-Run Municipalities

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warned that municipalities must improve their performance or face budget cuts, highlighting widespread financial distress among local governments.

Feb 25 • 14:45 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Next year's cuts depend on the government itself – the EU does not require adjustments from Finland

The EU has confirmed that it does not require Finland to implement new public sector adjustments for the year 2027, impacting potential budget cuts planned for next year.

Feb 25 • 12:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Romania will eliminate 10% of public sector jobs

Romania's Prime Minister has proposed cutting 10% of public sector jobs, affecting approximately 13,000 employees by 2027.

Feb 25 • 12:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The reduction of livelihood protection standards is 'illegal,' instructs the city to withdraw - Sendai High Court

The Sendai High Court ruled that the government's cuts to livelihood protection standards from 2013 to 2015 were illegal and ordered the city to reverse its decisions.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Chilling estimates from economists about upcoming cuts: 'Vicious circle'

Economists provide alarming forecasts regarding necessary budget cuts in Finland, reflecting skepticism about government growth projections and fiscal strategies.

Feb 25 • 09:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Parties agree on billion-euro adjustment goals for the next electoral term – the Left Alliance is left out

Finnish parties have announced joint calculations for needed public financial adjustments, aiming for cuts or increased revenues of 8-11 billion euros during the next government term, with the Left Alliance dissenting from the agreement.

Feb 25 • 07:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Tensions high as Halifax mayor, councillors battle over how to balance books

Halifax's budget discussions have escalated into tensions among the mayor and city councillors over proposed budget cuts and their implications.

Feb 24 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Relatives report that patients attended by Apae were dismissed due to budget cuts by the city hall in a town in the interior of SP

Families report that at least 11 patients, including some diagnosed with autism, were dismissed by the Apae due to budget cuts from the city government in General Salgado, SP.

Feb 24 • 20:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government appeals to the Constitutional Court regarding cuts to LGTBI+ regulations in the Valencian Community

The Spanish Government is challenging the Constitutional Court's changes to LGTBI+ regulations introduced by the PP and Vox in the Valencian Community.

Feb 24 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After cuts, FDA chief supports mRNA vaccines but says government should not fund research

The FDA chief, Marty Makary, expresses support for mRNA vaccines while stating that American taxpayers shouldn't bear the costs of new research.

Feb 24 • 11:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki is outraged by the government's drastic social welfare savings

Helsinki opposes proposed changes to the financing law for welfare areas, citing concerns over significant new savings directed towards the city.

Feb 23 • 20:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Government Cuts Threaten Immigrants' Language Studies – Savings Could Impact Unemployment Rates

Proposed cuts to language education for immigrants in Finland could have serious consequences for their employment opportunities.

Feb 23 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government's new tightening hits the poorest: 'Working only makes sense for charity'

A man from Jyväskylä ceased his part-time job due to government cuts making it unprofitable, leaving him with a drastically reduced income.

Feb 21 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

USU: The Under-Secretary of State Ministry of Finance would not rule out pension cuts from cost-saving measures

Juha Majanen, the Under-Secretary of State in Finland's Ministry of Finance, suggests that pension cuts could be considered as part of necessary financial adjustments.

Feb 21 • 03:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Babiš did not lay off the promised 300 officials, but he cut the budget of the Office of the Government

Czech Prime Minister Babiš has not laid off the expected 300 officials, while simultaneously reducing the budget for the Office of the Government.

Feb 20 • 13:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An administrator takes charge of the military social security, which has a huge debt and cuts in benefits

Colonel Ariel Guzmán has been appointed to manage the military social security amid significant debt and operational deficits.

Feb 20 • 12:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Economy: What the Job Cuts at Linde Mean for Pullach

The announced job cuts at Linde have created uncertainty in Pullach, with hundreds of jobs at risk and local workers expressing frustration towards government policies.

Feb 20 • 10:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Cancel drastic cuts in aid to Ukraine. Czech Republic will also pay for them, say NGOs to Babiš

Czech NGOs urge the government to reconsider severe budget cuts in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, warning that it will negatively impact both Ukraine and Czechia.

Feb 20 • 06:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The state saves billions, yet we have to fight indignantly for subsidies, says the scouts' spokesperson about government cuts

Scouts in Czechia are facing significant budget cuts and may receive 16% less in state subsidies, which could severely impact their operations.

Feb 19 • 15:15 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

At the algorithm’s mercy: Jean may have to leave her SA home as ‘outrageous’ tool cuts aged care support

An elderly woman in South Australia faces the possibility of moving to aged care due to reduced home support resulting from an algorithm-based assessment tool.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

5 things to know as New Brunswick prepares for cuts in next month’s budget

New Brunswick faces a record $1.3 billion deficit, prompting the government to consider significant cuts to services and programs in the upcoming budget.

Feb 19 • 12:07 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Because the federal government is cutting: Deutsche Welle has to save 21 million

Deutsche Welle faces a significant budget cut from the German government, requiring savings of 21 million euros, resulting in job losses and reductions in service offerings.

Feb 18 • 18:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

SYRIZA: The government admits to deep cuts exceeding 3.3 billion in six ministries by 2029

SYRIZA announces that the Greek government has acknowledged significant budget cuts exceeding 3.3 billion euros in six key ministries by 2029.

Feb 18 • 13:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Schillerová will restore electronic revenue evidence, it will be almost universal. Additionally, despite lowering some taxes, she wants to collect fifteen billion

Czech Finance Minister Alena Schillerová announced the reinstatement of electronic revenue evidence, set to begin next year, with expectations to collect an additional fifteen billion despite tax cuts.

Feb 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Big fall in household energy bills predicted from April

Forecasts indicate a significant decrease in household energy bills due to government cuts starting in April 2026.

Feb 18 • 09:51 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ifo Chief Fuest: "Those who want to lower taxes must cut spending"

Ifo President Clemens Fuest argues that tax cuts are not feasible without corresponding reductions in government spending, as highlighted in his recent interview regarding the potential lowering of income tax in Germany.

Feb 17 • 14:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Complutense Designs a Three-Year Dismantling Plan: Cleaning of Professors, Reduced Course Offerings, and Degree Programs

The Complutense University of Madrid has proposed a financial plan for 2025-2028 that aims to comply with the wishes of the regional government while simultaneously addressing the university's financial obligations.

Feb 17 • 13:53 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish People Would Not Cut These Things - 'Under No Circumstances...'

A survey reveals strong opinions among Finns regarding government spending cuts, particularly in light of upcoming reductions to basic social assistance.

Feb 17 • 10:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The CGT, forced into a strike it never wanted

The CGT union has reluctantly called a general strike against Javier Milei's government following the controversial labor reform that includes cuts to sick leave and wages.

Feb 16 • 22:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will there be water cuts in Iztapalapa and Iztacalco in Mexico City? Segiagua responds whether the supply will be cut in these boroughs

The government of Mexico City has clarified that there will not be any water supply cuts in the boroughs of Iztapalapa and Iztacalco despite recent maintenance work.

Feb 16 • 21:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Students disappointed by Ontario’s cuts to OSAP grants, tuition freeze lift

Ontario students express concern over government cuts to OSAP grants and the lifting of a tuition freeze, fearing increased debt burdens.

Feb 16 • 17:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Kainuu wellness region's regional government decided on the number of layoffs: about 40 employees

The Kainuu wellness region will lay off approximately 40 employees following recent negotiations regarding personnel reductions.

Feb 16 • 16:09 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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Forget about salary cuts and now send back an invoice

Local officials in Kópavogur, Iceland, may need to reimburse overpaid salaries following the failure to implement agreed salary cuts intended to finance teacher pay increases.

Feb 16 • 11:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Social assistance is being cut in two weeks - this is how it affects your wallet

Finland will reduce social assistance payments by 2-3% for all adults starting from March, affecting approximately 377,000 recipients.

Feb 16 • 08:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The basic component of social assistance for single residents decreases by almost 20 euros in March

In March, the basic component of social assistance for single residents in Finland will be reduced by nearly 20 euros due to cuts in public finances introduced by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's government.

Feb 16 • 07:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Despondent, even mutinous' mood at UK's foreign office as government plans cuts

The UK Foreign Office faces significant internal discontent as a new restructuring plan threatens 2,000 job losses amid a backdrop of global uncertainty.

Feb 16 • 00:01 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C.’s provincial deficit ‘unsustainable’ as budget day nears, official says

The British Columbia government is expected to announce significant budget cuts amid rising concerns about a growing provincial deficit, while also addressing the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting in the region.

Feb 15 • 14:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Apprenticeship: the government plans cuts to hiring aids

The French government plans to reduce financial aid for companies hiring apprentices, particularly impacting those involving BTS and engineering qualifications, while maintaining support for apprentices with disabilities.

Feb 15 • 12:06 UTC

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