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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British charity and 3 more giant UK companies plummet into administration

Four UK companies, including a charity, have entered administration amid rising insolvencies and challenging market conditions in 2026.

Feb 28 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK skip hire firm plunged into liquidation after being in business for 24 years

Midland Skip Hire Limited, a Nottinghamshire skip hire firm established in 2002, has gone into liquidation following a winding-up order from HMRC, leading to job losses and insolvency proceedings.

Feb 26 • 23:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Competition in the Postal Market: Is Ruin Threatening Rivals of the Post?

The insolvency of the postal competitor DVS has intensified the debate about tax privileges enjoyed by the Deutsche Post in Germany's mail market.

Feb 26 • 19:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hotel Tahko, part of the Järvisydän group, is facing bankruptcy – CEO comments

Hotel Tahko, located in the popular resort area of Tahko, is facing bankruptcy due to insolvency, as revealed by the application filed at the North Savonia District Court.

Feb 25 • 17:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish clothing company Voglia declared bankrupt

Finnish clothing company Voglia has been declared bankrupt by the Kanta-Häme District Court due to insolvency.

Feb 25 • 10:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cash-strapped councils slowly march towards financial cliff

Rural councils in New South Wales face significant financial challenges, with some on the brink of insolvency, prompting calls for state government reform in grant funding allocation.

Feb 23 • 20:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

München experiences significant disruptions due to heavy snow, a local ticketing company is facing potential insolvency, and a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists is set to be constructed amid support from local political parties.

Feb 23 • 17:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

City-owned subsidiary: "München Ticket" is facing insolvency

The city service company "München Ticket" is reportedly on the brink of insolvency, with a decision needed from the city council before the upcoming local elections.

Feb 23 • 15:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Luxury resort Järvisydän conceals its intentions – indebted company 32 million in the red

The future of the spa hotel Järvisydän is uncertain as it seeks to restructure its finances while currently facing insolvency.

Feb 21 • 07:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Wuppertal Family Business: Textile Factory Frieba Faces Insolvency After Over 100 Years

The Wuppertal-based textile manufacturer Frieba, which has supplied luxury brands for over a century, is entering insolvency proceedings.

Feb 20 • 15:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Auctioning Altos Hornos de México and MINOSA: Which 5 Companies Are Looking to Buy Their Assets?

Five business groups are set to participate in the auction of Altos Hornos de México and Minera del Norte, a process crucial for the future of the steelmaker based in Monclova, Coahuila.

Feb 19 • 22:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Customers Are Leaving: Lobbying Agency of Epstein Friend Mandelson Files for Insolvency

The lobbying and consulting firm Global Counsel, founded by former Labour politician Peter Mandelson, has filed for insolvency amid a scandal linked to Jeffrey Epstein, causing significant client losses.

Feb 19 • 17:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

European hotel operator declares insolvency. What about the properties in Poland?

Revo Hospitality Group, a major European hotel operator, has filed for insolvency affecting multiple hotels, raising concerns about its properties in Poland.

Feb 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Famous restaurant did not last long - declares bankruptcy

The Liepu Restaurant in Klaipeda has declared bankruptcy due to insolvency and significant debt.

Feb 18 • 12:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shareholders Want a Fresh Start: The Wooden House Builder Frick from Grebenau Files for Insolvency

The wooden house builder Frick from Grebenau has filed for insolvency due to financial difficulties stemming from expensive factory construction and alleged irregularities.

Feb 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

E-Piim filed for bankruptcy

E-Piim, represented by board member Janis Bertulsons, filed for bankruptcy on February 11, 2026, due to financial insolvency.

Feb 12 • 12:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Insolvency podcast: Why the AfD should not be allowed in the SPD meeting room

The AfD's attempt to claim a Bundestag meeting room was rejected by Germany's Federal Constitutional Court, emphasizing their interpretation of constitutional law.

Feb 11 • 16:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Tachyum has already left its offices with debts, but still claims it will survive

The Slovak chip company Tachyum has vacated its offices near the center of Bratislava while facing unpaid wages and debts, yet insists it is negotiating with new investors to continue its operations.

Feb 11 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Arrest of a Belgian fugitive who emptied her house to become insolvent and avoid compensating her victim

A Belgian fugitive, 44, was arrested in Spain for fraudulent insolvency and related charges stemming from her attempts to evade a compensation order.

Feb 7 • 08:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Private insolvency: 'I was afraid of the mailbox every day'

In the fourth episode of Germany's Next Topmodel 2024, Vanessa is eliminated, ending her dream of becoming a star model and her last chance to escape her debts.

Feb 6 • 15:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bankruptcy arrangement - an alternative to the liquidation of an insolvent debtor's enterprise

The article discusses bankruptcy arrangements as a viable alternative to the liquidation of insolvent businesses in Poland.

Feb 6 • 04:40 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Insolvency of Native Instruments: When Finance Investors Speculate with Music

Native Instruments, a Berlin-based music software company, is facing an uncertain future as its employees protest against partial insolvency.

Feb 3 • 17:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Decline or insolvency. Cryptocurrency investment project warns of 'worst-case scenario'

Edo MR Trade admits that their cryptocurrency investment project may face insolvency, leaving clients anxiously awaiting news about their funds amidst ongoing issues.

Feb 3 • 13:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The fate of JSW is in the balance. The date of the "last chance" talks is known

Negotiations regarding a cost-saving agreement at JSW will take place on January 19, with state asset deputy minister Grzegorz Wrona and possibly minister Wojciech Balczun participating, as the company faces potential financial insolvency.

Jan 15 • 14:33 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

War in Ukraine: Incurring Debt for Weapons

The EU plans to support Ukraine with around 60 billion euros for weapons and ammunition in 2026 and 2027 while also providing 30 billion euros to stabilize the Ukrainian state budget amid a looming insolvency in April.

Jan 14 • 16:09 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Left-Green Politics Have Driven the Economy Against the Wall in Many Areas"

Entrepreneur Sarna Röser criticizes the German government's ongoing 'reality denial' and highlights alarming insolvency figures in Germany during her appearance on 'Freedom of Opinion.'

Jan 14 • 16:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

The bankruptcy of the parent company also pulled its subsidiary down. Supplier of solar power plants went into insolvency

The bankruptcy of the parent company has severely affected the operations of its subsidiary, leading to insolvency, as suppliers are now demanding advance payments to continue collaboration.

Jan 14 • 11:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Supermarket chain: Edeka partner Feneberg with 3000 employees is insolvent

The Allgäu supermarket chain Feneberg has filed for insolvency in Kempten, aiming to restructure through a protective shield procedure due to ongoing financial difficulties.

Jan 9 • 16:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Institute for Economic Research: Number of Company Insolvencies at Highest Level in 20 Years

According to the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH), the number of company insolvencies has risen to its highest level in 20 years, with December seeing a 75% increase compared to the average from 2016 to 2019.

Jan 8 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Insolvency at Domo: Is the Leuna Chemical Park Now Slipping into Crisis?

After the insolvency of Domo Chemicals' German subsidiaries, over 500 jobs at the Leuna site are at risk, prompting Economic Minister Schulze to announce support.

Jan 6 • 14:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Industry's demise: 134 years and now it's over

A once-thriving plant in the automotive sector has closed its doors after 134 years, leaving workers and management to prepare for the transition to insolvency.

Jan 6 • 10:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Votvírák festival organizer Artur Kaiser is in custody at Ruzyně prison

Artur Kaiser, founder and organizer of the Votvírák festival, is in custody due to financial insolvency, owing nearly 19 million crowns to creditors since 2019.

Jan 5 • 16:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Debts: When Private Insolvency Helps - and When It Doesn't

This article discusses the role of private insolvency in managing debt and highlights the experience of social worker Elvira Eisen-Walser in assisting individuals overwhelmed by financial burdens in Munich.

Dec 30 • 17:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Jhoots Pharmacy chain could face insolvency after Lloyds Bank high court application

Jhoots Pharmacy, facing claims of £670,000 in unpaid fees to locum pharmacists, is now at risk of insolvency following a high court application by Lloyds Bank.

Dec 30 • 16:02 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

The Imbalance of the Care System – and a Horror Scenario

The planned reform of the care system is stalled, prompting alarm from the governing coalition and drastic warnings from the health insurance association about potential insolvency of several care funds by 2026.

Dec 28 • 14:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Financing of Long-Term Care Insurance: Association Warns of Insolvency of Care Funds

The head of the top health insurance association challenges the rules for long-term care eligibility, warning of imminent insolvency for several care funds next year due to reliance on federal loans.

Dec 28 • 10:55 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Due to the threat of insolvency among nursing care funds, the fund chief proposes higher thresholds for care dependency

The head of the health insurance association warns of the impending insolvency of several nursing care funds and calls for reforms to address the situation.

Dec 28 • 01:01 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

There is no trace left of the illegal dump in Jiříkov. The liquidation was taken over by the Bavarian authorities after the company went bankrupt.

Bavarian authorities have taken over the cleanup of an illegal dump in Jiříkov following the insolvency of the responsible company.

Dec 27 • 15:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Attack from the Far East: When the last thread breaks

A Swabian knitting machine manufacturer, Mayer & Cie., has filed for insolvency due to the "fast fashion" trend and aggressive price competition from Chinese companies.

Dec 26 • 18:52 UTC

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