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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Growing Cannabis in Smart Farms with Government Subsidies: Cases Detected by the Joint Drug Investigation Unit

A government investigation unit has uncovered several cases of cannabis cultivation and distribution, revealing criminal misuse of agricultural subsidies in South Korea.

Mar 4 โ€ข 01:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Income limit for Minha Casa, Minha Vida financing will rise to R$ 13 thousand; understand

The Brazilian government is increasing the income limits for different tiers of the Minha Casa, Minha Vida housing program, particularly raising the maximum limit for middle-class families from R$ 12,000 to R$ 13,000.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Families 'looking down the barrel' of losing critical rural childcare access

Families in rural Australia face losing vital in-home childcare services due to the exclusion of these services from a government subsidy intended for childcare worker pay rises.

Mar 1 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa seek cheaper flights

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are requesting the Ministry of Regional Affairs to lower the ticket prices for flights between the islands and the mainland to the levels of 2024, despite the government's already substantial subsidy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Experts say subsidies are essential to avoid collapse and 'death spiral' in Rio's metro

Experts have stated that a subsidy for part of the metro fare is crucial to save Rio's transportation system from collapse, as the government plans to cover a fare increase.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Aleksandra Ptak-Iglewska: the president is undermining Polish farmers

The article discusses the Polish governmentโ€™s new โ€˜active farmerโ€™ legislation aimed at reducing land hunger in rural areas and preventing subsidy fraud, while also addressing the issue of decreasing real farmer numbers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police Conduct Additional Searches at Saekdongwon Amid Allegations of Subsidy Misappropriation

Police in Incheon are investigating the facility Saekdongwon for alleged misappropriation of government subsidies intended for disabled residents.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Outback patients struggling to pay cost of travelling for treatment

Residents in rural Queensland face significant financial burdens due to travel costs for medical treatment, prompting a government review of the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Turkey: Subsidies for TV series from Ankara aimed at promoting the country's tourism

The Turkish government announced a $100,000 subsidy per episode for producers of popular TV series that promote Turkey's culture and tourism.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYPA: Applications for the new entrepreneurship support program for ages 18-29 with a subsidy of โ‚ฌ17,500

The Greek government has launched an entrepreneurship support initiative for unemployed youth aged 18-29, providing subsidies to encourage business development, with a focus on women and green digital economy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Government Urged to Review Subsidies and Boost Tax Collection

Experts warn that the Botswana government needs to reassess its subsidy policies and improve tax collection to address dwindling revenues and high youth unemployment.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Vehicle Tenancy Edomex 2026: Deadline, 100% Discount, and Where to Pay

The State Government of Mexico is offering a 100% subsidy on vehicle tenancy payments in 2026 for those who complete the process by April 6.

Feb 16 โ€ข 01:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New apartments with government funding. Billions for municipalities

Poland's government is allocating over 4 billion PLN to the Housing Subsidy Fund, enabling municipalities to accelerate investments in public housing.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PM E-DRIVE Scheme: Major Relief for Electric Two-Wheelers

The Indian government has returned โ‚น1,182 crore to electric two-wheeler companies under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, leading to reduced EV prices for buyers.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The government's big relief on electric two-wheelers! โ‚น1,182 crore returned to companies

The Indian government has returned โ‚น1,182 crore to vehicle manufacturers under the PM E-Drive scheme to support the growing interest in electric two-wheelers in the country.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

With subsidy from the state: For whom an electric car is worthwhile now

The German government is introducing a new subsidy program to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles, providing up to โ‚ฌ6,000 in support, making them more affordable than traditional cars.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Schools of the access groups of the Rio carnival demand subsidy from the state on the eve of the parades

Samba schools participating in Rio's Carnival access groups have yet to receive government subsidies crucial for their upcoming performances, raising concerns about potential cancellations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 22:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

N3.6tn power subsidy plan should go beyond 2028 โ€“ GenCos

Power generation companies in Nigeria are urging the government to extend its proposed N3.6tn power subsidy plan beyond 2028, citing ongoing issues within the electricity sector.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Debate in the editorial office / Fico's government despises opposition voters and Hlas is so ridiculous it won't survive long in parliament

Commentators from the Postoj newspaper evaluate the coalition's contempt for parliament during a nighttime dismissal of ministers, discussing the fall of Miroslav Lajฤรกk due to connections with Jeffrey Epstein, the subsidy scandal involving PS leader Michal ล imeฤka's mother, and the meeting between Robert Fico and Maroลก ลฝilinka.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

In Zagreb, a lift for a building at one-third of the price! Hereโ€™s how and whom to contact

The Croatian government has introduced a program that subsidizes the installation of elevators in buildings with more than three floors by 60%, making it more affordable for residents in Zagreb.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Buying Advice: Used or New Cars?: Electric Cars Are Getting Cheaper

The article discusses the recent shift in the electric vehicle market due to a new government subsidy, making new electric cars more competitive against used ones.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Agricultural subsidy probe: Reps threaten defaulting banks, agencies

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee is investigating agricultural subsidies and has expressed frustration over the noncompliance of banks and agencies with their summons.

Feb 5 โ€ข 01:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

GenCos dispute power subsidy claims as govt targets FAAC

Nigerian generation companies are disputing the existence of electricity subsidies as the government plans to distribute subsidy costs among different levels of government from 2026.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

UK electricity cheaper than Nigeriaโ€™s โ€” Energy expert

Energy expert Nick Agule claims that electricity costs in the UK are lower than those in Nigeria, indicating a troubling scenario for Nigeria's energy sector amid government subsidy plans and frequent grid failures.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The thin wallets of Narva residents are devastated by heating prices, prompting city authorities to write to the government

The Narva City Council has appealed to the national government to implement exceptional subsidy measures to help reduce heating costs for residents.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The country's largest CO2 emitter throws a global news green lifebuoy to the government

Aalborg Portland, Denmark's largest greenhouse gas emitter, has offered a 28.7 billion kroner subsidy fund to support Danish climate policy amidst concerns over the country's ability to meet its 2030 climate goals.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: FG to deduct โ‚ฆ3.6tn electricity subsidy, NECO 2025 results out, bandits kill 30 in fresh attacks, other top stories

The Federal Government plans to deduct โ‚ฆ3.6 trillion to manage electricity subsidies, while NECO announces the 2025 results, bandit attacks in Katsina and Kwara result in 30 deaths, and PDP governors resist political maneuvers before upcoming elections.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Electricity subsidy: FG to deduct N3.6tn from Federation Account

The Federal Government plans to deduct N3.6 trillion from the Federation Account to finance electricity subsidies over the next three years as a measure to manage the growing electricity subsidy debt.

Feb 4 โ€ข 00:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: US to deport 79 Nigerians, FG to share power subsidy, APC names convention committee, other top stories

The US plans to deport 79 Nigerians for criminal offenses as Nigeria's Federal Government prepares to share electricity subsidy costs with states amidst various governance issues.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FG moves to share electricity subsidy costs with states

The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to distribute electricity subsidy costs among federal, state, and local governments starting in 2026, as announced by the Budget Office Director-General during a workshop in Abuja.

Feb 3 โ€ข 01:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Up to 6000 Euros in subsidies per vehicle

The German government is planning a new electric car subsidy program for individuals, offering grants between 1500 and 6000 Euros, with applications retroactive to January 1st.

Jan 16 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction

The UK government has awarded subsidy contracts to offshore wind farms capable of powering 12 million homes, marking a significant step toward a clean electricity system by 2030.

Jan 14 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

An Andalusian platform of associations questions the subsidy line of the Junta: "They force us to inflate the budgets"

An Andalusian platform representing various associations criticizes the regional government's subsidy policies, claiming they compel organizations to artificially increase their budgets.

Jan 10 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

Organizer of anti-government demonstrations Vrabel awaits trial, charged with subsidy fraud

Ladislav Vrabel, an organizer of anti-government protests, faces charges of fraudulently obtaining state subsidies during the COVID-19 pandemic, amounting to 568,000 CZK, with a potential prison sentence of up to five years.

Jan 7 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Protests erupt in La Paz over Bolivia's fuel subsidy cuts

Massive protests have erupted in La Paz in response to the government's decision to cut fuel subsidies, leading to rising prices and fears of increased inflation.

Jan 6 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Home Renovation with Subsidy up to 90%: Who is Eligible for up to โ‚ฌ36,000

A new home renovation program in Greece offers subsidies of up to 90% for 750,000 vacant properties to improve the residential stock and address housing issues.

Jan 3 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The Ateneo of Valencia loses a subsidy of 13,000 euros for not paying a fine for a party

The Ateneo Mercantil de Valencia has lost a direct subsidy of 13,000 euros for failing to pay a fine imposed by the local government.

Jan 2 โ€ข 05:01 UTC

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