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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Adorni returns to the country and will meet with the political table on Tuesday after the flight scandal

Manuel Adorni is returning to Buenos Aires and will convene a political meeting after facing controversy over travel expenses.

Mar 13 • 20:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Pentagon revealed that the first week of war cost more than $11.3 billion

The Pentagon has reported to U.S. lawmakers that the cost of the war against Iran exceeded $11.3 billion in the first six days alone.

Mar 11 • 21:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The costs that the State faces by increasing presidential delegations

The article discusses the financial implications for the Argentine government when expanding the size of presidential delegations during international trips.

Mar 11 • 16:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Court clarified why a Marijampole council member needed relatives' help to refuel

A court addressed why Marijampole council member V. Giraitytė-Juškevičienė submitted fuel receipts from relatives, claiming her active duties necessitated their assistance.

Mar 10 • 11:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Remigijus Žemaitaitis says that if he were in the Prime Minister's place, he would have paid for a family trip to the Vatican himself

Remigijus Žemaitaitis criticized Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė for having the government cover her family's travel expenses for a trip to the Vatican.

Mar 10 • 09:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė and Family Returned from Italy on the 'Spartan' Plane: It Becomes Clear How Much the Visit to the Pope Cost

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė's family visit to the Pope, with questions raised about the use of state funds for the trip.

Mar 9 • 10:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Saeima deputies received 23,156 euros in compensation in January

In January 2026, deputies of the Saeima in Latvia received a total of 23,156 euros in compensations, primarily for housing and transport expenses.

Mar 8 • 09:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso cuts 246 million from expected science funding after agreement with rectors

The Madrid regional government has reduced science funding by 246 million euros, impacting research despite agreements to increase budgets for salaries and operating expenses at universities.

Mar 5 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FAMILY VACATION AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE? ⟩ The Prime Minister of Lithuania flies to Rome with children who will perform 'official duties' there

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė announced that travel expenses for her family during their work trip to Italy will be covered by the government as they will be fulfilling official duties.

Mar 5 • 07:09 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The cleanup bill after Skultuna landfill in Västerås – around 100 million kronor

The city of Västerås has incurred costs of at least 66 million kronor to dispose of contaminated waste from the former Think Pink facility, with additional cleanup expenses expected to reach 50 million kronor.

Mar 4 • 16:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė explained why she will travel to the Vatican with her family at the state's expense

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė will travel to the Vatican with her family on a state visit, with expenses covered by the government.

Mar 4 • 12:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“If it exceeds 45,000 won a month, it will be refunded” Busan to implement integrated public transport discount system from April

Beginning April 1, Busan citizens can subscribe to the Dongbaek Pass and the government's All Card for unlimited refunds on public transport expenses exceeding 45,000 won per month.

Mar 4 • 08:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Taxes, more deductions on school expenses and cuts above 75,000 euros: here is the new 730

Italy's new tax model 730 includes increased deductions for school expenses and stricter measures for incomes exceeding 75,000 euros.

Mar 4 • 02:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: Why the Planned Heating Law Could Be Expensive for Munich Residents

Munich tenants are facing potential cost shocks from a new heating law proposed by the German government, raising concerns among tenants' associations and climate activists about compliance and rising expenses.

Mar 2 • 12:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Announcement from Abu Dhabi: Free Hotel Extension for Cancelled Flights, Government Will Cover Expenses

Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism has announced free hotel extensions for stranded travelers due to flight cancellations, alleviating financial burdens on affected passengers.

Mar 2 • 01:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Relief for passengers stranded in Abu Dhabi, UAE government will cover hotel costs

The UAE government has announced it will cover hotel expenses for travelers stranded in Abu Dhabi due to increased regional tensions affecting flight operations.

Mar 1 • 18:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

School Aid from Anses 2026: How much is the additional payment and who can collect it

The Argentine government has introduced a supplementary payment for families with school-aged children to help cover back-to-school expenses.

Feb 27 • 17:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Woman Gives Birth After Sterilization, Seeks Childcare Expenses from Government

A couple in Uttar Pradesh seeks financial support from the government after a failed sterilization procedure resulted in an unexpected birth.

Feb 27 • 11:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges

The Trump administration has intervened to prevent the Venezuelan government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal expenses related to drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is the name of Public TV changing?: This is what is known about the government's plan in public media

The Argentine government is implementing a voluntary retirement plan for public media employees aiming to reduce expenses and staff numbers.

Feb 24 • 16:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants; expenses effectively funneled back from training institutions

Reports reveal a nationwide fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants managed by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Feb 24 • 10:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Julita Karaś-Gasparska: The tax office likes robots

The Polish government is implementing a tax relief for businesses investing in automation through robotics, applicable to expenses incurred from 2022 to 2026.

Feb 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The ministry paid 7.3 million last year for advice in the bitcoin case

Last year, the Czech Ministry incurred expenses of 7.3 million in connection with advisory fees related to a bitcoin case.

Feb 19 • 19:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The government wants to give customers a better overview of bank expenses

The Danish government aims to enhance transparency in banking by requiring banks to provide a clear overview of customer expenditures, as part of a broader initiative to improve competitive conditions in the banking sector.

Feb 19 • 07:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Governor of MS expands spending restraint measures and limits expenses in 2026

The governor of Mato Grosso do Sul, Eduardo Riedel, has issued a decree extending spending constraints through 2026.

Feb 18 • 17:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Iraqi government relieves experts and consultants to cut expenses

The Iraqi government has terminated contracts with several consultants and experts in a move to cut expenses and optimize governmental performance amidst financial challenges.

Feb 16 • 09:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Prosecutors request the court to recover 32,300 euros from the council members of Skuodas, Alytus, and Visaginas

Prosecutors have filed a claim against a council member from Skuodas for unjust enrichment, seeking to recover over 32,000 euros linked to various expenses compensated by the municipality.

Feb 11 • 08:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Eveliis Padar: go to work, you will get health insurance

The Tartu city government's plan to stop covering ambulatory medical expenses for residents without health insurance reveals a harmful mindset regarding personal responsibility and social safety.

Feb 11 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Financed or Deferred: Two Different Ways to Face Domestic Debts

The article discusses two primary avenues for managing household debts: financing through personal loans and deferring payments through installment plans, highlighting the implications and conditions of each.

Feb 8 • 03:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

2026 Budget has R$ 187 billion for directed credit

The government is expected to have a primary deficit of 0.5% of GDP in 2026, far below the necessary surplus to curb debt growth, with increasing budgetary expenses not reflected in primary results.

Feb 6 • 21:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Listen to My Issues: High Medical Costs, Labor Hour Regulations, Same-Sex Marriage

As Japan prepares for its House of Representatives election, individuals share how under-discussed policy issues, such as high medical expenses and same-sex marriage, affect their lives despite the government's focus on other topics like inflation and security.

Feb 6 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

STT accused Government Vice Chancellor J. Pankauskas

Government Vice Chancellor J. Pankauskas is under investigation for possible embezzlement, document forgery, and abuse of office related to expenses claimed while serving on the Lazdijai district council from 2019 to 2021.

Feb 5 • 15:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

ETPCz: Repressions against Judge Beata Morawiec were meant to intimidate rebellious judges

The court ruled that Poland must pay Judge Morawiec €21,000 for non-material damages and €6,000 for costs and expenses after her intimidation by the government.

Feb 5 • 12:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

FOI documents reveal how Anika Wells' New York trip costs escalated

Communications Minister Anika Wells' New York trip expenses increased by $7,000 due to last-minute changes, as revealed by Freedom of Information documents.

Feb 4 • 06:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor demands explanations from the City Hall of São Paulo about Carnival expenses

The Public Prosecutor's Office has ordered Mayor Ricardo Nunes' administration to provide a copy of the contract with Ambev, which is paying R$ 29 million as the main sponsor of São Paulo's street carnival.

Feb 3 • 23:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Less than 10% of travel expenses of deputies from AM went to the interior of the state, survey points out

A survey reveals that less than 10% of the official travel expenses of state deputies in Amazonas were allocated for trips within the state from January to November 2025.

Feb 2 • 22:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Vori: Request to the Government and the City of Zagreb. Agree on Džomba's travel expenses

The government has decided to organize the welcome for the bronze medal handball players in collaboration with the Croatian Handball Federation, while Zagreb's spokesperson emphasizes the need for the city's consent for public area use, which has not been obtained.

Feb 2 • 16:35 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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Over 350 million in expenses due to severance agreements at state institutions

Over a period of eight years, from 2018 to 2025, five ministries and their subordinated institutions have spent more than 350 million on severance agreements in Iceland.

Jan 16 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Andalusian Government sees no irregularities in the contract awarded to singer José Manuel Soto

The Andalusian Government has concluded that there are no irregularities in the direct contract of 14,762 euros awarded to singer José Manuel Soto for his 'Senderos del Rocío' project, although it demands 30,000 euros back in improper expenses related to two other grants totaling 550,000 euros.

Jan 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We are going to exceed one million euros": in the Hautes-Pyrénées, the department refuses to pay for the damages from agricultural mobilizations

The president of the Hautes-Pyrénées department refuses to cover the repair costs from agricultural protests, estimating the expenses could surpass one million euros.

Jan 2 • 09:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The paper book of income and expenses is not yet obsolete. The Ministry of Finance confirms

The Ministry of Finance confirms that traditional paper books for recording income and expenses remain relevant and are not being phased out.

Dec 31 • 11:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The government covered for the Windsors and Andrew. Protests erupt against the King

The Epstein scandal continues to cast a shadow over the British Crown, with former Prince Andrew allegedly supported by the royals not to protect his reputation but to safeguard the monarchy's future, raising new controversies over documents related to his expenses as a trade representative.

Dec 30 • 15:51 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Canary Government spends 3.7 million on allowances: from the general director who travels every two days to the councillor who costs more than Clavijo

The Canary Islands government, led by Coalición Canaria and the Popular Party, has spent 3.7 million euros in allowances during the current legislative term, significantly increasing travel and subsistence expenses compared to the previous government.

Dec 28 • 20:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Cost of Christmas for Him. Minister Domański Revealed the Specific Amount

During a TVN24 program, Minister Andrzej Domański disclosed that he spent approximately 700 PLN on Christmas expenses in 2025.

Dec 24 • 20:16 UTC

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