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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Finance expects strong GDP acceleration at the beginning of 2026 due to new income tax exemption

Brazil's Ministry of Finance projects a significant GDP acceleration in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased disposable income from a new income tax exemption for workers.

Mar 3 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Finance says interest rate had 'relevant impact' on GDP and projects 2.3% growth in 2026

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance indicates that high-interest rates have significantly slowed GDP growth, projecting a modest increase of 2.3% in 2026.

Mar 3 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Camp organizers demand answers from the state: how many camps face a tax liability and is the risk retroactive?

The Estonian Camp Organizers' Association has submitted an official inquiry to the tax and customs board and the ministry of finance regarding the potential VAT implications for children's and youth camps.

Mar 3 • 11:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Court rules in favor of Televisa: orders the SAT to return more than 100 million pesos

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation ruled that the Ministry of Finance must return approximately 103 million pesos to Televisa, dismissing a revision resource filed by the ministry.

Mar 3 • 11:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Consider Quickly" Moritomo Gakuen Pressures for Reduction of National Land Price, Ministry of Finance Discloses Documents

The Ministry of Finance of Japan has revealed documents related to the sale of national land to Moritomo Gakuen, highlighting pressures from the school to obtain a reduced purchase price.

Mar 3 • 10:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hacienda proposes Inés Olóndriz, senior official of the ministry, to preside the Tax Authority

The Spanish Ministry of Finance has nominated Inés Olóndriz to succeed Cristina Herrero as the president of the Fiscal Authority after Herrero's term ends.

Mar 3 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kaisa Juuso to be fired? Jani Mäkelä just laughed

Former Social Affairs and Health Minister Kaisa Juuso supports Timo Harakka's critical views on the Ministry of Finance, causing speculation about her position in the Finns Party.

Mar 2 • 17:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

FM: The progress of the new municipal financial equalization model is a political decision issue

The Latvian Finance Ministry states that the advancement of the new municipal financial equalization law is a matter of political decision, highlighting ongoing discussions and the need for detailed fiscal analysis.

Mar 2 • 15:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kaisa Juuso's Surprising Statement

Former Minister Kaisa Juuso expresses support for SDP MP Timo Harakka's criticism of the Ministry of Finance on Facebook.

Mar 2 • 15:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kaisa Juuso criticized Pura's ministry – defector Polvinen predicts Juuso will be fired from the True Finns

Former Social and Health Minister Kaisa Juuso criticizes the Ministry of Finance under the leadership of True Finns' Riikka Pura following harsh statements made by SDP's Timo Harakka.

Mar 2 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

FinMin: The planning does not change - We have the tools if needed

Greece's Ministry of Finance reassures that its budget plans remain intact despite potential impacts from Middle Eastern tensions, citing that the financial effects are manageable.

Mar 2 • 12:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Hong-geun and Hwang Jong-woo Nominated as Minister Candidates

The South Korean government nominated Park Hong-geun and Hwang Jong-woo for the positions of Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Minister of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, respectively.

Mar 2 • 11:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Hong-geun of the Fourth-Term Senior Figures: 'Stability'... The Selection of Park Yong-jin as a Message of 'Unity'

President Lee Jae-myung's nomination of Park Hong-geun as the minister candidate for the Ministry of Strategy and Finance reflects an aim to enhance governance speed in the second year of his presidency, emphasizing both practicality and stability.

Mar 2 • 11:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Harakka harshly criticizes the Ministry of Finance: 'Oversight always leads to arrogance'

Timo Harakka, a former minister and current Member of Parliament, criticizes Finland's Ministry of Finance for its failures in managing the country's public finances, stating that its authoritarian approach has contributed to economic issues.

Mar 2 • 08:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Foundations and associations must also issue and receive invoices in KSeF

Non-governmental organizations in Poland are required to comply with the KSeF invoicing system just like regular companies, as per guidance from the Ministry of Finance.

Mar 1 • 12:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expert: the possibility of withdrawing second-level pension savings would mean temporary celebrations

Discussions in Latvia are intensifying on allowing citizens to withdraw their second-level pension savings, with significant public support for the initiative despite opposition from the Finance Ministry.

Feb 28 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU sets deadline for the Treasury and public banks to inform if they are considering 'federalizing' the BRB

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts has given a 15-day deadline for federal banks and the Ministry of Finance to disclose whether they have considered 'federalizing' the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Feb 27 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ceron, Considered as Number Two of the Finance Ministry, is Already Preparing his Successor at the Treasury

Rogério Ceron, the current Secretary of the National Treasury, is preparing for his succession as he is set to become the deputy minister of the Finance Ministry in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 18:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now comes a tough edict from the Ministry of Finance - Pensions are not secure

The Finnish Ministry of Finance has indicated significant budget cuts of 8 to 11 billion euros needed by 2031, causing political debate over how to manage these cuts, with pensions at risk.

Feb 27 • 15:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance warns about a fraudulent scheme 'Digital Asset Reserve 2026'

The Latvian Ministry of Finance has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent scheme called 'Digital Asset Reserve 2026', which impersonates the Ministry to scam citizens.

Feb 27 • 15:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Grim Assessment from the Ministry of Finance Regarding Future Cuts – Education and Pensions Mentioned

The Finnish Ministry of Finance projects significant budget cuts of between 8 to 11 billion euros, impacting various sectors including education and pensions.

Feb 27 • 14:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Changes in the Ministry of Finance. Ilona Kowalska replaces the dismissed Marta Niżałowska-Pactwa

Ilona Kowalska has been appointed the new General Director of the Ministry of Finance, succeeding the dismissed Marta Niżałowska-Pactwa.

Feb 27 • 11:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance Dismisses the CEO of the State Company Mero, Pantůček

The Czech Ministry of Finance has dismissed the CEO of Mero, a state-owned company, whose removal comes amid ongoing scrutiny and challenges faced by the organization.

Feb 27 • 09:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance has dismissed the director of the state-owned company Mero

Czechia's Ministry of Finance has dismissed the director of the state-owned company Mero.

Feb 27 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Under scrutiny: Working Group for borrowers' complaints

The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance has established a Working Group to monitor borrowers' complaints against loan servicers.

Feb 27 • 04:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The state's budget deficit averages 14.9 billion euros per year in the coming years – According to Purra, the figures are shocking

Finland's Finance Ministry projects an average budget deficit of 14.9 billion euros annually from 2027 to 2030, a situation labeled as shocking by Minister Riikka Purra.

Feb 26 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now the forecast for the state in the coming years has exploded: "The figures are shocking"

A report from Finland's Ministry of Finance reveals a worrying forecast for the state budget, with a projected deficit of €14.9 billion annually from 2027 to 2030.

Feb 26 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fitch Ratings improves Ecuador's rating and maintains stable outlook

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ecuador's sovereign debt rating from CCC+ to B- while maintaining a stable outlook for the country, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Feb 26 • 01:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance defends KSeF. No word about the director's resignation

The Polish Ministry of Finance is under scrutiny following the resignation of a director linked to the implementation of the National e-Invoicing System (KSeF), but it remains silent on the matter while highlighting the success of the system.

Feb 25 • 15:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance denies the claims made by the suspended mayor of Rēzekne, Bartaševičs

The Latvian Ministry of Finance denies claims made by suspended Rēzekne mayor Alexander Bartaševičs regarding the financial decisions affecting the municipality.

Feb 25 • 11:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Resignation in the Ministry of Finance. The General Director leaves after the 'success' of the KSeF implementation

The General Director of the Polish Ministry of Finance, Marta Niżałowska-Pactwa, resigned following the complications in implementing the KSeF system, which was aimed to facilitate structured invoicing.

Feb 25 • 05:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Revolution in Taxes: You Will No Longer Pay Tax on This Amount

The Polish Ministry of Finance proposes updating the long-standing tax exemption limit in a legislative revision.

Feb 24 • 16:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Major change in taxes: you will no longer pay tax on this amount

The Polish Ministry of Finance proposes raising the exemption limit on the PCC tax to address outdated thresholds that have not changed in 25 years.

Feb 24 • 16:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There Will Be a Higher Exemption from PCC. Purchases Up to 3,000 PLN Tax-Free

The Polish Ministry of Finance proposes to raise the tax exemption limit for PCC from 1,000 PLN to 3,000 PLN as part of a legislative initiative.

Feb 24 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Government presents long-term plan for the Danish economy

The Danish government is set to unveil a comprehensive economic plan today at the Ministry of Finance, focusing on strategic goals for 2035.

Feb 24 • 08:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Dismissed Bartaševics blames the Ministry of Finance for deliberately slowing down the council's decisions

Dismissed Rēzekne mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševics blames the Ministry of Finance for intentionally delaying decisions made by the council.

Feb 24 • 08:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Sinkevičius on changes in the finance minister's team: a usual political process

M. Sinkevičius discussed the routine nature of political personnel changes within the ministry led by Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas.

Feb 24 • 07:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chaos with excise tax on electronic cigarettes: one ministry and two different projects

The article discusses the conflicting proposals from the Polish Ministry of Finance regarding the excise tax on electronic cigarettes and their implications.

Feb 24 • 04:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

VAT Deduction from Invoices Outside KSeF. Attention - the tax office may change its mind

This article discusses the positions of the Ministry of Finance and experts regarding VAT deductions from invoices issued outside the KSeF system.

Feb 24 • 03:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Ministry finds deficiencies in the Moderates' party accounts for the second consecutive time

The Danish Ministry of the Interior has requested the Moderates to rectify deficiencies in the party's accounts for the second year in a row.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance Proposes a New Financial Equalization Model for Local Governments for Discussion

Latvia's Ministry of Finance has proposed a new financial equalization model for local governments, emphasizing the exclusion of property tax revenues from the system to enhance fiscal autonomy.

Feb 23 • 15:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RN is the 2nd most indebted state in the country and exceeds personnel spending limit, says Ministry of Finance

Rio Grande do Norte has become the second-most indebted state in Brazil, surpassing the legal limit for personnel expenditures.

Feb 23 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Banks will gain clear rights to stop suspicious transactions

Estonia's Ministry of Finance has proposed a draft law to clarify and expand banks' authority to prevent payment fraud, aiming to reduce financial losses and bolster the security of the financial system.

Feb 23 • 11:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

To pay government debts.. Egypt launches "Citizen Bond" with monthly returns

Egypt's Ministry of Finance has introduced the "Citizen Bond," which offers a fixed annual return of 17.75% paid monthly to help citizens invest in government securities and manage state debts.

Feb 22 • 09:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

USU: The Under-Secretary of State Ministry of Finance would not rule out pension cuts from cost-saving measures

Juha Majanen, the Under-Secretary of State in Finland's Ministry of Finance, suggests that pension cuts could be considered as part of necessary financial adjustments.

Feb 21 • 03:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Treasury refinances 175 billion 648 million pesos and extends the debt term by 6.6 years

Mexico's Ministry of Finance refinanced a total of 175 billion 648 million pesos, extending the maturity of the debt as part of its strategy to improve public debt conditions.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Jaén, a year after the no-confidence motion sponsored by María Jesús Montero: Budgets yes, but little relief to get out of bankruptcy

The city of Jaén approved its municipal budgets for 2026 for the first time since 2017, but the financial strain remains severe as the city is deeply in debt and under intervention by the Ministry of Finance.

Feb 20 • 16:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Finance: interest rates for productive sectors reduced by up to 2.89% in one year

Interest rates for productive sectors in Ecuador have decreased significantly, according to figures released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Feb 20 • 15:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Agriculture claims that the Ministry of Financeis shirking responsibility

The Ministry of Agriculture expresses confusion over statements by the Ministry of Finance regarding responsibility for evaluating wood market stabilization measures.

Feb 20 • 06:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Family Policy: Child Benefits Will Soon be Automatic

Parents will soon receive child benefits automatically after the birth of a child without having to submit an application in most cases, according to a draft law from the Federal Ministry of Finance in Germany.

Feb 19 • 14:41 UTC

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