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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Miguel Galuccio's oil company analyzes RIGI for Vaca Muerta and reduces its costs

Vista Energy is considering applying for the RIGI incentive regime to enhance exploration and production activities in Vaca Muerta, following recent governmental approvals.

Feb 26 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pé-de-Meia starts paying R$ 1,000 to students approved in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year of high school in 2025

The Brazilian government begins payments of R$ 1,000 to high school students under the Pé-de-Meia program to combat school dropout and promote university access.

Feb 26 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland Attracts Top Talent with New Flat Tax Rate for High Earners

The Finnish government has introduced a new flat tax incentive to attract highly educated and high-earning foreigners to the country.

Feb 26 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves tax incentives of R$ 5.2 billion for data centers

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a new tax incentive regime aimed at benefiting data centers, maintaining significant fiscal benefits for equipment purchases in this sector.

Feb 25 • 03:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lloyds Bank to give these customers up to £500 each

Lloyds Bank has announced a new switching incentive that offers customers bonuses of up to £500 based on account types and additional benefits for those investing or saving.

Feb 24 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Cole Palmer told future incentive after Manchester United interest in Chelsea deal - ‘He needs to’

Cole Palmer's future with Chelsea is under scrutiny due to speculation regarding Manchester United's interest in signing him during the January transfer window.

Feb 23 • 16:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

JAAN VIITA ⟩ If an ordinary citizen did this, it would be corruption, but the state can pay 'rewards'

The Estonian government plans to offer local municipalities up to one million euros as an incentive for establishing wind farm planning, raising concerns about potential corruption.

Feb 22 • 11:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Applications for Siespi close on Monday (23); program encourages sports

The deadline for applications for the Siespi sports incentive program in Piauí, Brazil, is Monday, 23rd.

Feb 20 • 19:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New tariff on servers generates criticism from the sector and pressures the incentive plan for data centers

New import tariffs of up to 25% on servers and data processing systems are facing backlash from the tech industry in Brazil, as they undermine government efforts to promote data centers.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government rectifies its incentive plan for clinics to shorten the duration of sick leave

The Government of Catalonia has revised its plan to incentivize primary care centers to reduce the duration of sick leave, following pushback from unions and some political opposition.

Feb 19 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After problems, registrations for the Pé-de-Meia Licenciatures are postponed to February 20; monthly incentive is R$ 1,050

The registration for the Pé-de-Meia Licenciatures program in Brazil has been postponed to February 20 after technical issues arose during the original registration period.

Feb 19 • 13:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Michal: municipalities where wind farms will be built will receive a million-euro prize

Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced a new incentive program to award municipalities that allow the construction of wind farms.

Feb 19 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Beyond the megablocks: groups with fewer than 20,000 revelers gain incentive to take to the streets in SP

Smaller carnival groups in São Paulo are receiving support through a new initiative to enhance street festivities.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government extended the RIGI for one year and announced modifications

The Argentine government has extended the RIGI (Regime of Incentive for Large Investments) until July 2027 and introduced changes to enhance its clarity and efficiency.

Feb 19 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Enrollment for the Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas program is postponed without prior notice from the MEC; monthly incentive is R$ 1,050

The enrollment for the Pé-de-Meia Licenciaturas program, which offers financial support to future teachers in Brazil, has been unexpectedly postponed without notice from the Ministry of Education (MEC).

Feb 18 • 15:21 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Airbnb offers $750 to attract new hosts in World Cup host cities

Airbnb is providing a $750 incentive to recruit new hosts in 16 North American cities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 18 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ditch a pricey broadband contract and Virgin Media could pay you £250 to switch

Virgin Media is offering UK customers up to £250 for switching broadband providers as a way to attract those looking for better deals and to capitalize on consumers out of contract.

Feb 18 • 14:42 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Afraid that a reverse incentive will lead to an increase in disability beneficiaries

Vilhjálmur Birgisson expresses concerns about a potential reverse incentive causing more people to prefer receiving benefits over returning to work.

Feb 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum launches an incentive for film production in Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum has announced a tax credit incentive aimed at boosting the film and audiovisual industry in Mexico.

Feb 16 • 08:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Sida to Encourage Countries to Accept Deported Individuals

The Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation (Sida) is directed to leverage aid as an incentive for countries to accept deported individuals from Sweden.

Feb 16 • 04:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Why is the Life-Sustaining Medical Incentive an ‘Unjust Inducement’?

The article discusses a controversial incentive program for elderly individuals in Japan that offers financial rewards for choosing to end their lives, questioning the ethics of population control measures by the state.

Feb 16 • 04:21 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Poncho de Nigris challenges Adrián Marcelo to a boxing match in 'King Royale' for this millionaire figure: "You can’t back out" | VIDEO

Poncho de Nigris publicly challenged fellow influencer Adrián Marcelo to a boxing match, igniting their ongoing rivalry with a significant financial incentive.

Feb 14 • 20:37 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Atm, all means of transport in service thanks to the Olympic incentive

An Olympic incentive has been implemented to enhance public transport services in preparation for the Milan-Cortina Games.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Marisa Monte, Laura Schertel, and Ludhmila Hajjar criticize the 'hurry' of the Chamber regarding datacenters

Brazilian artist Marisa Monte, cardiologist Ludhmila Hajjar, and lawyer Laura Schertel criticize the rapid legislative process concerning a tax incentive proposal for datacenters in a recent opinion piece.

Feb 10 • 16:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Modi's 'Bet': From Made in China to Made in India

The article discusses how India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reshaping global trade dynamics with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and the Production Linked Incentive program.

Feb 8 • 06:03 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

How much is an Olympic prize worth: from 787 thousand dollars in Singapore to 3,000 in New Zealand

The article discusses the monetary rewards offered to Olympic athletes by various countries, highlighting Italy's $213,000 incentive for gold medalists and noting that athletes from England and Ireland do not receive bonuses.

Feb 7 • 15:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health agents block avenue during protest in Belém; category demands payment of benefit from the city hall

Community Health Agents and Endemic Disease Control Agents protested in Belém by blocking a major avenue to demand the payment of the Annual Financial Incentive, known as the 14th salary.

Feb 6 • 19:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year's money supply growth rate reached 9.1%... the highest in four years since the pandemic

The growth rate of the money supply reached 9.1% at the end of last year, the highest in four years since the pandemic, attributed to lower interest rates and consumer incentive programs.

Feb 5 • 04:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alckmin announces R$ 2 billion for the chemical industry amid the crisis in the Industrial Hub of Cubatão

Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced a R$ 2 billion incentive for the Brazilian chemical industry to support the struggling Industrial Hub of Cubatão, which has faced factory closures and job losses.

Feb 4 • 15:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Shell paves way for multimillion-pound pay hike for boss Sawan

Shell is preparing to offer CEO Wael Sawan a long-term incentive award of £13.8 million, potentially raising his total pay package to over £19 million as the company revises its boardroom pay policies.

Feb 4 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Members of the polling tables in Ecuador can now collect 20 dollars

Starting February 3rd, individuals who served on polling committees in the 2025 popular consultation and referendum can collect their incentive at designated banks.

Feb 3 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

TSB offers £200 free cash in current account switching battle

TSB has launched a current account switching incentive by offering customers up to £200 in cash to encourage account transfers.

Jan 13 • 12:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Almost twice as many Australian GP clinics bulk billing since Medicare incentive changes, analysis suggests

An analysis shows that the rate of bulk billing at Australian GP clinics has nearly doubled since the implementation of government incentives in November, increasing from 20.7% to 40.2% by the end of 2025.

Jan 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Trump's NASA Chief Offers Workers Flights in Military Plane. "If You Are Successful..."

Jared Isaacman has been appointed as NASA's new head and is offering workers military flights as an incentive.

Jan 10 • 16:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Smaller farms in England to be prioritised for nature funding, minister to announce

The environment secretary will announce at the Oxford Farming Conference that smaller farms will be prioritized for nature funding under the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme, with larger farms allowed to apply later.

Jan 7 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Three major banks offering up to £200 free cash with New Year switching deals

Three major banks in the UK are providing up to £200 in cash rewards as incentive for customers to switch their bank accounts this January.

Jan 2 • 11:33 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Money for Permanent Residency. The Reward Paid Off, Sázava in Benešov Region Gained 81 People, Zlín 454

The financial incentive for permanent residency has successfully attracted 81 new residents to Sázava and 454 to Zlín in the Benešov region.

Dec 28 • 18:20 UTC

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