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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The porous relationship between Ayuso and Quirón: the night a senior executive of the group closed a venue to dine with her in León

Isabel Díaz Ayuso had a private dinner with Quirón executive Fernando Camino in León, which raises questions about conflicts of interest amid significant debt payments to the group by the Community of Madrid.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New 'digital euro' under consideration - This is how Finns feel about it

Interest in a digital euro is growing among consumers in Finland, with around 29% ready to adopt it for payments according to a recent survey.

Mar 19 • 10:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The credit for small and medium enterprises deteriorates: overdue payments rise and rejected checks due to lack of funds remain high

Small and medium enterprises in Argentina are facing increased overdue payments and a rise in rejected checks due to financial strains caused by high interest rates and decreased sales.

Mar 16 • 20:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Prosecutors seek to recover €15,800 from three Kupiškis district municipality politicians

The Panevėžys District Prosecutor's Office is seeking the recovery of €15,800 from three current and former Kupiškis district municipality council members for allegedly unjustified payments made to them.

Mar 16 • 09:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK housing costs rise 41% over five years for renters and owners, study shows

A study reveals that UK housing costs for renters and owners increased by 41% over the past five years, with significant rises in mortgage interest payments contributing to the total.

Mar 16 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC charges 1.3 million taxpayers for not doing this

More than 1.3 million taxpayers in the UK face late payment interest charges from HMRC, adding up to £137.5 million for the tax year 2023/24.

Mar 13 • 12:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: PDM's Hengari Alarmed By Country's Debt Burden

In Namibia, parliamentarian Inna Hengari raises concerns about the country's rising debt burden, warning that escalating interest payments could pose significant financial challenges ahead.

Mar 11 • 12:08 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

30 million krónur in contractor payments to the husband of the health minister

The article reports on a 30 million króna payment made to a construction company owned by the husband of Iceland's health minister.

Mar 10 • 16:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis clarifies £300 rule over how interest rates work for disappointed saver

Martin Lewis addresses a listener's confusion regarding interest payments on their savings account, clarifying the workings of interest rates and expectations based on account type.

Mar 10 • 13:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The delay in payments hit the banks' balances

The banking sector in Argentina is facing a challenging situation as increasing default rates and high interest rates negatively impact the profits of major banks.

Mar 8 • 23:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"I can’t influence the payments, neither can the Prime Minister." Vojtěch denies conflict of interest with Babiš’s clinics

Czech Health Minister Vojtěch defends his non-involvement in potential conflicts of interest regarding Prime Minister Babiš's private clinics amid questions about the financial aspects of their operations.

Mar 5 • 08:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Soon you can extend the housing loan repayment period to 35 years – graphics show the change in monthly payments and interest

The Finnish government is set to allow homebuyers to extend their housing loan repayment period to 35 years, resulting in lower monthly payments but significantly higher interest costs.

Mar 1 • 07:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect arrested for extortion after charging R$ 200 thousand in interest on a R$ 25 thousand debt in Vale do Aço

A 48-year-old man was arrested in Timóteo, Brazil, for allegedly extorting R$ 200,000 in interest on a R$ 25,000 debt, using threats to coerce payments from his victim.

Feb 27 • 12:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A taxpayer who had their payments miscalculated by the tax office is entitled to interest

A Polish taxpayer is entitled to interest due to a miscalculation of their payments by the tax office.

Feb 25 • 13:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Due in 2027: the Government launches a dollar bond with monthly payments to entice savers

The Argentine government has announced a new dollar-denominated bond aimed at attracting retail investors with a monthly interest payment.

Feb 24 • 19:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rising debt costs herald the entry of the US economy into a 'doom loop'

Rising costs of debt service in the US are projected to reach unprecedented levels, signaling potential financial distress known as a 'doom loop' in the bond markets.

Feb 21 • 06:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the United States, the worrying trajectory of public finances

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has raised alarms about the rising national debt and its implications for future deficits and interest payments in the United States.

Feb 20 • 15:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Five Reasons Why the US National Debt is Set to Skyrocket

The US national debt is projected to exceed 100% of its GDP this year, with an alarming forecast of over $56 trillion by 2036 due to various factors including increasing social program costs and rising interest payments.

Feb 20 • 05:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

YPF Intensifies Competition with Virtual Wallets: Has Partnered with Santander and Will Pay Interest in Pesos on Users' Money in the App

YPF has partnered with Santander Argentina to offer users interest on their virtual wallet balances, intensifying competition with existing digital wallet services.

Feb 18 • 15:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: big supermarkets in court showdown with competition watchdog over claims of fake discounts

Labor claims the federal budget would be $14bn worse if the Coalition had won the 2025 election, with deficits leading to increased debt and interest payments.

Feb 15 • 20:26 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sought to extend his life through genetic studies

New documents disclose Jeffrey Epstein's interest in DNA studies and personalized longevity, along with associated payments and proposals.

Feb 6 • 12:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Argentina turns to the United States to pay off a new debt maturity with the IMF

Argentina has purchased SDRs worth $808 million to settle interest payments with the International Monetary Fund, reaffirming Trump's role as a source of financial assistance.

Feb 2 • 20:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tartu loan association filed for reorganization in court

The Tartu loan association has filed for reorganization in court and plans to resume interest payments on deposits from February 1, with withdrawals still on hold.

Feb 2 • 09:23 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The financial director of Ribera Salud negotiating payments with the Generalitat is the sister-in-law of the Health Minister

The financial director of Ribera Salud, who is engaged in negotiations over payments with the Generalitat Valenciana, is the sister-in-law of the Health Minister, Marciano Gómez Gómez.

Feb 1 • 23:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The open war between the crypto industry and big banks has stalled the US law on digital assets

The 'Clarity Act' draft restricts interest payments on stablecoins, sparking outrage in the digital sector and halting its approval in the Senate.

Jan 16 • 04:25 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Forget Venezuela and Greenland – Here is the Real Trillion-Dollar Question

The article discusses how shifts in global trade, research and development, and national debt are reshaping the economy and geopolitics, with a focus on the impending milestone of a nation's debt interest payments exceeding $1 trillion.

Jan 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis gives anyone with credit card debt '2 rules' and says 'get these'

Financial expert Martin Lewis shared two essential rules for managing credit card debt on 'This Morning', advising viewers on how to potentially reduce their interest payments and improve their financial situation.

Jan 9 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

India arrests environmental campaigners for ‘activities against the national interest’

Indian police have detained prominent environmental activists Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Awasthi, accusing them of undermining national interests by campaigning for a treaty to limit fossil fuel use and allegedly receiving substantial payments for their efforts.

Jan 7 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

How to Reduce Your Loan Payment at the Bank

An article discussing various options available for borrowers to reduce their loan payments at banks, particularly in light of rising interest rates and economic pressures.

Jan 3 • 11:10 UTC

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