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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Request to Suspend the Ruling Ordering Cristina Kirchner to Receive a Privileged Pension Despite Being in Prison

The Argentine government has requested the suspension of a ruling that granted former president Cristina Kirchner a privileged pension while she serves a prison sentence for corruption.

Feb 28 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Retirees Without a Future

The article discusses the struggles faced by retirees in Ecuador, highlighting insufficient pension benefits and the challenges of finding work after retirement.

Feb 28 • 13:30 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

After million-dollar loss in Banco Master fund, IPREM reveals annual deficit of R$ 17.5 million in Pouso Alegre, MG

The Municipal Pension Institute of Pouso Alegre (IPREM) disclosed a significant annual deficit and financial imbalance during a public hearing following substantial losses related to a property fund tied to Banco Master.

Feb 28 • 08:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Denmark's dangerous man tops again. Here are the month's most-read debates

The article discusses the most popular debates on Altinget in January, focusing on various political topics including pension reforms and the Norwegian monarchy.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A few years left until retirement? Here's what you can do

An expert outlines essential strategies for individuals approaching retirement in a news report.

Feb 28 • 06:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Justice Council is considering appealing to the Constitutional Court regarding judges' pension calculation

The Justice Council in Latvia plans to appeal to the Constitutional Court if the Saeima adopts the special pension law for judges and prosecutors again without significant changes.

Feb 27 • 21:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In a stampede, football clubs stop paying social and pension contributions, with one exception

Most football clubs in Argentina's Primera División have ceased payments for social security contributions, with Estudiantes de La Plata as the only exception.

Feb 27 • 19:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Check' on public finances

President López Obrador is set to propose a reform to ensure minimum wage increases align with inflation and that retirees receive their last full salary as a pension to avoid a crisis.

Feb 27 • 17:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

From We Can, they would change veterans' pensions; HDZ: Cheap populism and inciting discord

The political party We Can has proposed changes to the pension calculation for active military personnel and veterans in Croatia, while the ruling party, HDZ, criticizes it as divisive and simplistic.

Feb 27 • 15:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pensions from Anses: Who Receives Payments on Friday, February 27

The ANSES agency in Argentina processes pension payments for specific beneficiaries on February 27, 2021, updating monthly deposits and clarifying eligibility criteria.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Important: 'Sodra' announces when pension and benefits payments will be made in March

Lithuania's social security institution, 'Sodra', has revealed the payment schedule for various pensions and benefits for March 2023.

Feb 27 • 09:46 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Near Record Returns for the Oil Fund Last Year

The Norwegian Oil Fund, known as the Government Pension Fund Global, achieved near-record returns in 2025, with a profit of 2362 billion NOK and an overall return of 15.1%.

Feb 27 • 09:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis gives £10,000 warning to anyone with a pension that could cost £700

Martin Lewis warns pension holders about a tax trap that could lead to unnecessary tax payments when withdrawing funds.

Feb 27 • 08:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Pension Service Earned 231 Trillion Won from Domestic Stocks Last Year, Achieving the Highest Return Rate Ever

The National Pension Service reported an unprecedented annual profit of 231 trillion won in 2022, marking the highest performance since its establishment.

Feb 27 • 05:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pension increase 2026: Pensioners to get up to £44 'bonus payment'

The UK state pension is set to increase in April 2026, providing pensioners with up to £44 extra per month in financial support.

Feb 26 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Social Security incorporates 11 pathologies that will allow early retirement due to disability at age 56

Spain's Social Security has added 11 new medical conditions that allow individuals with disabilities to retire early at age 56 without a pension reduction.

Feb 26 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of stabbing pension colleague to death in the interior of SP

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Sorocaba, Brazil, suspected of fatally stabbing his pension colleague following a recent dispute between them.

Feb 26 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU will maintain oversight over pension funds with public sponsorship, decides STF

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Audit of the Union (TCU) will continue to oversee pension funds sponsored by state companies and banks.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Discussion about retirement provisions: When years of education become a pension trap

This article discusses the need for reform in Germany's pension system, particularly addressing the disadvantages faced by highly educated individuals.

Feb 26 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What changes for pensions of uniformed personnel and public employees – Tax-free oil through mobile phones for farmers starting November 1

The Greek government has proposed significant tax and pension legislative changes affecting military personnel and rural farmers.

Feb 26 • 13:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The pension bonus for retirees has been frozen for two years: how much it would be if it had been updated

The bonus for retirees in Argentina has remained frozen at $70,000 for two years, significantly below what it would be if adjusted for inflation, causing substantial financial losses for low-income retirees.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman about to claim pension wins £1million and gives partner £20

A woman from Luton, Louise Bidmead, wins £1 million shortly before claiming her pension, humorously giving her partner only £20 from her winnings.

Feb 26 • 12:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The pension system ended last year with a deficit of 9.2 billion, year-on-year deficit decreased

The Czech pension system recorded a deficit of 9.2 billion CZK last year, marking a decline in the deficit compared to the previous year.

Feb 26 • 11:21 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
🇦🇷 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The gap between women's and men's pension amounts. New Eurostat data

New Eurostat data reveals that women's pensions across the EU are generally lower than men's, with Poland seeing a significant but smaller gap of 14.5% in favor of men.

Feb 26 • 09:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Arco Vara has a new leader from the bank

Rait Riim, with 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, has been appointed as the new leader of Arco Vara after holding leadership positions in various financial institutions.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump admin says VA benefits claims backlog below 100K for first time in 6 years: 'Record levels of service'

The Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, marking a significant reduction under the Trump administration.

Feb 26 • 07:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Saeima will reconsider the law on replacing judges' retirement pensions with special pensions

The Saeima is set to re-evaluate legislation concerning the pension system for judges, focusing on the transition from retirement pensions to special pensions, with significant implications for judges' financial security and independence.

Feb 26 • 05:36 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Pensions: Ogun State’s giant initiative

Ogun State has introduced an Additional Pension Benefit for retirees to address past pension contributions issues, enhancing their retirement security.

Feb 26 • 00:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Chief Justice Calls for an Evaluation of the Judges' Pension Law

The Chief Justice of Latvia urges a comprehensive assessment of the judges' pension law to ensure judicial independence and financial security for judges.

Feb 25 • 15:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Citizen Initiative Calls for Change in Pension Law – Required 50,000 Supporters Reached

A citizen initiative has successfully gathered 50,000 supporters demanding changes to Finland's pension law.

Feb 25 • 15:25 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
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Messerschmidt wants to form a musketeer pact with Pia Olsen Dyhr, but how determined is he really?

Danish People’s Party leader Morten Messerschmidt has unsuccessfully proposed a joint guarantee with Pia Olsen Dyhr against the rising retirement age but admits he is not fully committed himself.

Feb 25 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman convicted for creating nonexistent child to receive death pension in RS

A woman in Brazil has been convicted of fraud after creating a fictitious son to obtain a death pension for nearly 14 years.

Feb 25 • 11:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Private Retirement Provision: Is the SPD Falling into the Riester Trap Again?

The SPD is warned that its new approach to private retirement savings may repeat the failures of the Riester pension scheme, which has been criticized for benefiting the financial industry more than retirees.

Feb 25 • 11:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Chairman of the Judicial Council: The service pension reform threatens judges' financial security and independence

Judges in Latvia face a new pension reform that increases service years required for special pensions from 20 to 25 years and alters pension calculation methods, raising concerns about financial security.

Feb 25 • 10:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Due to small pensions, will they take bribes? The Judicial Council points out risks in the retirement pension reform

The article discusses recent reforms to judicial pensions in Latvia that increase the required service years and adjust pension calculations, raising concerns about possible corruption due to lower benefits.

Feb 25 • 10:55 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses: when do I receive my February pension if my ID ends in 9

The national social security administration in Argentina outlines the February pension payment schedule for individuals with IDs ending in 9.

Feb 25 • 10:33 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert says you ‘mustn’t ignore’ letters being sent from HMRC now

A BBC expert warns that people are receiving important letters from HMRC that require attention, especially concerning financial obligations.

Feb 25 • 09:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Seniors with pensions up to 1000 euros will no longer need to recover tax refunds

Non-working seniors with pensions up to 1000 euros are no longer required to recover tax overpayments, including medical expenses.

Feb 25 • 06:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Kazāks: The idea of withdrawing second-pension-level savings is populism with painful consequences

Latvian Bank President Mārtiņš Kazāks warns that allowing the withdrawal of second-pension-level savings would primarily benefit short-term expenditures and adversely affect less affluent citizens.

Feb 25 • 05:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pensioners warned over 'significant implications' over tax changes

State pensioners in the UK are being alerted to potential tax implications resulting from upcoming changes to eligibility rules and payment increases.

Feb 25 • 03:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Retirees from Justice and entities support Dino's decision against perks

Retired judges, prosecutors, and various judicial entities express support for Minister Flávio Dino’s decision to eliminate perks granted through administrative acts.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

DER-RO will have to pay pension and R$ 150,000 for the death of an employee run over in service; understand

The Justice Tribunal of Rondônia upheld a ruling requiring the state's Department of Roads to compensate the family of an employee killed by a steamroller while on duty.

Feb 25 • 00:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP Pension Credit update as minister confirms one group will miss out

A group of pensioners in mixed-age relationships will not qualify for Pension Credit, causing concern about their financial support.

Feb 25 • 00:01 UTC

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