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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Impact of debt payment to the SAT on Elektra's results

Grupo Elektra reported a net loss of 19.859 billion pesos in Q4 2025 due to tax debt payments to the Mexican government.

Feb 26 • 21:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF postpones judgment on pay supplements for public servants until the end of March

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding salary supplements for public servants to March 25, while two temporary decisions suspending these payments remain in effect.

Feb 26 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF postpones the judgment on 'perks' in public salaries to March 25; suspension in effect continues

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding additional payments known as 'perks' in public salaries to March 25, while a suspension of these payments remains in effect.

Feb 26 • 18:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How much did gunmen and lookouts of the CJNG earn, according to documents found where 'El Mencho' was hiding?

The article discusses financial documents found in the hideout of CJNG leader 'El Mencho' that detail payments to gang members, police, and bribes to authorities.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ghana's cocoa crisis deepens as buyers owe banks $750 Million

Ghana's cocoa sector is facing a severe financial crisis with licensed cocoa buyers owing banks up to $750 million due to delayed payments and falling global prices.

Feb 26 • 17:24 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

AADE: Deadline for ship tax declarations and payments extended until the end of April

The deadline for the submission of ship tax declarations and payment of the first installment of the first category ship tax has been extended to April 30, 2026, according to a joint decision by Greek officials.

Feb 26 • 15:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Confusion over the TV Republika license. The station's president will file a complaint with the prosecutor's office

Tomasz Sakiewicz, president of TV Republika, announced that the station has paid all installment fees for its broadcasting license, despite ongoing disputes over outstanding payments and penalties.

Feb 26 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Allowance and alimony are exempt from income tax; understand

Parents' allowance to their children and alimony payments are exempt from Brazil's income tax, as clarified by the Federal Revenue.

Feb 26 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nestlé ties bonus payments to performance and threatens not to reward the poor performers

Nestlé has revamped its bonus plan to increase payouts for top performers while reducing or eliminating bonuses for lower-rated employees in its effort to focus on performance.

Feb 26 • 14:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Housekeepers and Caregivers, Contributions Change Completely: Bulletin Stop Imminent

A new digital payment system for contributions of domestic workers in Italy has been announced, phasing out traditional paper bulletin payments by 2026 for most employers.

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Pesalink and Papss Unlock Cross-Border Payments in Local Currencies in Kenya

Pesalink has partnered with PAPSS to facilitate instant cross-border payments in local currencies across Africa, improving regional financial integration.

Feb 26 • 13:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ukraine has decided to significantly raise pensions - they will increase from March 1.

Ukraine has announced a 12.1% increase in pensions and insurance payments starting March 1, as part of its ongoing pension enhancement policy amid economic challenges.

Feb 26 • 10:29 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Doctor Registered as Patient 1,000 Times – Received Half a Million

Three doctors and pharmacists are suspected of committing large-scale fraud related to Botox medication in Sweden, leading to over five million kronor in improper payments.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New contactless card rule in March 2026 'date set'

A new rule changing the cap on contactless card payments in the UK will be implemented from March 2026, allowing banks to set higher limits if they choose.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pensions from Anses: who receives payments this Thursday, February 26

Anses is making pension payments today for beneficiaries with earnings above the minimum threshold, reflecting a 2.85% adjustment due to inflation.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Puma announces that it will continue to incur losses in 2026 and cancels dividend payments

Puma has announced it will continue to incur losses through 2026 and has canceled its dividend payments as it struggles in a competitive market.

Feb 26 • 09:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Nanna Karalahti has taken Jere Karalahti to court

Nanna Karalahti has filed a lawsuit against her ex-husband Jere Karalahti regarding child support payments.

Feb 26 • 09:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vantaa Received the Most Basic Social Assistance Last Year – Check the List of Municipalities Where Assistance Was Most Common

Last year, Vantaa had the highest number of recipients of basic social assistance in Finland, as new statistics show an increase in both the number of recipients and the payments made.

Feb 26 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

OPEKA: Payment of February Benefits Tomorrow

The Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family announces that the payment of February benefits will occur on February 27, with various categories of aid being distributed to tens of thousands of recipients.

Feb 26 • 09:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jere Karalahti left child support payments unpaid – Nanna took him to court

The former partner of Jere Karalahti, Nanna, has initiated legal proceedings against him in West Uusimaa District Court for unpaid child support for their three children.

Feb 26 • 09:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment date of Anses: the payment schedule for this Thursday, February 26

The National Social Security Administration (Anses) will be crediting payments on February 26 for specific groups based on their National Identity Document (DNI) number.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Part-time employees are entitled to overtime pay immediately

A new arbitration ruling pressures Danish municipalities to create more full-time positions or risk significant overtime payments to part-time employees.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Tens of thousands of part-time workers have been cheated out of overtime pay for years

A new arbitration ruling pressures Danish municipalities to create more full-time positions to avoid significant overtime payments owed to part-time workers.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonian Households Are Struggling More with Loan Payments

The amount of overdue loans in Estonia has been gradually increasing, with a rise in new housing loans and a prolonged loan period.

Feb 26 • 06:41 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump Administration Freezes Health Payments to Minnesota

The Trump administration has announced a freeze on Medicaid payments to Minnesota amidst allegations of fraud in childcare programs run by residents of Somali descent in Minneapolis.

Feb 26 • 06:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pensioners urged to look out for 'subtle' tax change

State pensioners in the UK are advised to be vigilant about potential new tax liabilities as pension payments are set to increase in April.

Feb 26 • 05:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Beyond Access: From Inclusion to Financial Health in Latin America and the Caribbean

The article discusses the concept of financial health in Latin America and the Caribbean, stressing that access to banking services alone is insufficient for true financial inclusion.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"Whoever thinks this is about influencers eating for free has no idea": this is how the apps that exchange 'stories' for dinners work

New apps facilitate barter-like exchanges where influencers receive meals and services in return for social media promotions instead of traditional payments.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on additional payments this Thursday

The Brazilian Supreme Court is resuming its judgment on actions regarding additional payments that allow certain public servants to exceed the constitutional salary cap.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Does Selling Delinquent Debt Mean the End?... Asking Financial Companies About 'Customer Protection Responsibility' for Original Debts

Financial companies will still bear customer protection responsibilities even after selling delinquent debts to collection agencies, aiming to prevent excessive recovery practices against those who have fallen behind on payments.

Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Centrão wants to avoid voting on a project that regulates additional payments if the government does not get involved in the debate

Centrão is seeking to postpone the discussion in Congress on regulating extra payments and inflated salaries, conditioning any debate on the direct involvement of President Lula's government.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province's social experiment becomes a national standard... First payment of 'Rural Basic Income' in Yeoncheon County

Gyeonggi Province has begun disbursing its first 'Rural Basic Income' payments to residents of Yeoncheon County as part of a government pilot program.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Contactless payment will be accepted at all turnstiles of 12 train stations in SP

Starting from this Sunday, twelve metropolitan train stations in São Paulo will accept contactless payments at all turnstiles, eliminating the need for passengers to buy tickets at booths or kiosks.

Feb 25 • 21:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Abetz to consider slashing high-earner public servant retirement payments

The Tasmanian government is looking into reducing superannuation payments for public servants earning over $200,000.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT defends voting in the Chamber on a project that regulates extra payments and high salaries

The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) plans to request the Chamber of Deputies to vote on a bill regulating high salaries and additional payments amid a Supreme Court push for legislative regulation.

Feb 25 • 19:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pohde has reclaimed nearly 700,000 euros in caregiver support – often due to client errors, but also information gaps at Pohde

The Pohde welfare area has recouped over 689,000 euros in caregiver support payments from clients due to various issues, including clients' errors and lapses in information handling.

Feb 25 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges Dino's injunction that suspended salary perks for public servants; watch

The STF is set to judge the injunction from Minister Flávio Dino that suspended additional salary payments for public servants in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 18:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

ANSeS Credits: How to Check Pending Payments and Debit Status

This article provides information on how to check the status and pending payments of ANSeS credits, which many Argentinian workers and retirees are still repaying despite the cessation of new credit issuance.

Feb 25 • 18:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Coming Soon: STF judges the legality of additional payments for civil servants

The STF is set to review the legality of additional payments made to civil servants, amid discussions of a constitutional amendment allowing payments beyond salary caps.

Feb 25 • 17:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Sharp criticism against Blood Pressure Doctor – regions urged to pause payments

The Swedish digital healthcare company Blodtrycksdoktorn faces severe criticism for inadequate patient record-keeping, prompting Region Sörmland to recommend halting payment to the firm until they address these issues.

Feb 25 • 17:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Visa Research - IME GSEVEE: Business Expenses Paid by Card for Nearly 1 in 2 SMEs

A study by IME GSEVEE for Visa reveals that nearly half of SMEs in Greece now use cards for their business expenses.

Feb 25 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Easier Payment ⟩ Contactless Payment Solution Now Available at Lidl

Lidl Estonia has launched a new contactless payment solution called Lidl Pay in all its stores starting February 25.

Feb 25 • 15:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says parents who had kids between 1978-2010 could be owed thousands - all you need to know

Martin Lewis highlights that parents who had children between 1978-2010 may be owed substantial back payments of state pension due to errors in the Home Responsibilities Protection scheme.

Feb 25 • 14:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From March, the limit for withdrawing money from ATMs will change: how much can be withdrawn

In Argentina, changes to ATM withdrawal limits will be implemented in March, reflecting the growing preference for digital transactions over cash.

Feb 25 • 13:59 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Review of Basic Pension Reform: Differential Payments and Reduction of Beneficiaries

The South Korean government and ruling party are considering reforms to the basic pension system, including differential payments for low-income seniors and potential reductions in the number of beneficiaries.

Feb 25 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The Bihar government's treasury is empty,' said Bhai Virendra

Bhai Virendra, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, claims that the Bihar government's treasury is completely empty, despite the government pretending otherwise and delaying payments to contractors for road and building work.

Feb 25 • 10:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ANSES Pensions: Who Receives Payments on Wednesday, February 25

The National Social Security Administration (ANSES) in Argentina is set to transfer pension funds to beneficiaries whose ID documents end in 4 and 5 on February 25, reflecting monthly updates to their payments.

Feb 25 • 10:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Kaczyński Furious with TV Republika. These Materials Caused an Uproar

Jarosław Kaczyński is reportedly angry with TV Republika's financial issues and the KRRiT's rejection of installment payments for their broadcasting fee.

Feb 25 • 10:07 UTC

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