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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Persistent storytelling in the Ministry of Labor about public service pensions

The Ministry of Labor's attempt to navigate the complex discussion around public service pensions faces scrutiny as the Fagforbundet awaits a new report from the Parliament.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Feared Cuts Coming: Pensions, Child Benefits, Education, Cancer Drugs

Experts warn of significant budget cuts and tax increases in Finland to rectify the public finances, which could include pension cuts and changes to child benefits.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Abuse of the elderly

The article highlights the neglect and discrimination faced by elderly people in Ecuador, especially regarding pensions and timely support from the government.

Mar 22 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Fast-track supplementary pensions: End to years of waiting

The Greek Ministry of Labor is introducing legislative measures to expedite the processing of supplementary pensions, addressing significant delays faced by retirees.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

More are retiring on their own funds โ€“ and the pattern is clear

An increasing number of citizens in Denmark are opting to access their private pensions before reaching the state pension age of 67.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A warning about Finnish pensions: "Now is definitely not the time"

Experts warn that the Finnish pension system may need to be reevaluated amid significant state budget consolidation needs.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

April Pensions: What Changes Between Credits, Deductions, and Inps Recoveries

The upcoming pensions for April 2026 are expected to show changes in credits and deductions for retirees in Italy.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tax 'significant increase' alert as new HMRC levy takes effect

New HMRC rules are expected to significantly increase tax obligations for families, especially regarding inheritance tax and pensions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

People on PIP do not need to report 6 changes under DWP rules - full list

People receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in the UK do not need to report six specific changes to their circumstances under Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Sari Essayah: New Pension Initiative

Sari Essayah discusses the proposed combination of national pensions and guarantee pensions in Finland.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pensions, lump sums, benefits: All payments from EFKA - DYPA for the upcoming week

A total of โ‚ฌ2,474,479,875 will be distributed to 4,302,450 beneficiaries from March 23 to March 27 as part of scheduled payments from e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

LPV proposes to introduce early retirement pensions for teachers from the age of 60

The party 'Latvia First' has proposed amendments to the Education Law, advocating for early retirement pensions for teachers aged 60 and older with at least 35 years of service.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Will the guarantee pension and national pension be combined soon? Many immigrants' incomes would drop

Finland is considering merging its national pension and guarantee pension systems, which could impact the financial security of numerous immigrants.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Major DWP State Pension change from next month

A significant change to the UK's State Pension system is set to take effect next month, marking the beginning of a gradual increase in the pension age from 66 to 67.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How is the reform to eliminate 'golden pensions' going? Initiative reaches Congress for analysis

The initiative to eliminate 'golden pensions' has reached the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico, as deputy Ricardo Monreal outlines its legislative path.

Mar 21 โ€ข 01:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Left Alliance's Koskela supports retirement cap

MP Minja Koskela from the Left Alliance views the retirement cap positively, suggesting it could help limit high pensions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Government: The Fear of Dam Breakage

Friedrich Merz and Lars Klingbeil plan to push major reforms in income tax, healthcare costs, pensions, and work duration after the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Every DWP benefit payment rising in April 2026 from Universal Credit to PIP

Benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK are set to rise in April 2026, reflecting an increase in inflation rates.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Pensions in April, here are those who will have to return a thousand euros to INPS (for a mistake not their own)

At least 15,000 retirees in Italy will have to return erroneous pension payments received in March due to incorrect tax deductions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ANSES Pensions: Who gets paid this Friday, March 20

This article discusses the payment schedule for ANSES pensions and minimum pensions on March 20 in Argentina.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP State Pension changes from April

The UK Department for Work and Pensions confirms changes to the State Pension, including a ยฃ575 boost from the triple lock starting in April.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP confirms 'health benefits' available in 60s as State Pension age rises

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced health benefits available for individuals in their 60s as the State Pension age rises, affecting those with long-term health conditions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Expert warns politicians against making pensions incomprehensible

An expert cautions politicians about the complexity of proposed pension system changes during the campaign period in Denmark.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens: Gatherings of pensioners at Syntagma and march towards Maximos

Pensioner organizations held a gathering at Syntagma Square in Athens, followed by a march to the Prime Minister's office, advocating for higher pensions and better care services.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprising Proposal by Kaikkonen on Pensions

Finnish politician Antti Kaikkonen proposes a cap on pensions to ensure that the wealthiest contribute to the repair of public finances.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Government Advances 13th Payment for Retirees and Pensioners from INSS

The Brazilian federal government has announced that it will advance the 13th salary payment for retirees and pensioners of the INSS, distributing it in two installments.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Correction to the Unfair Retirement Trap is Coming

Finland is set to address an unfair retirement loophole affecting early retirement pensions as the social and health committee considers legislative changes.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Opposition Accuses Swapo of 'Treasonous' Social Protection Budget

Opposition parties in Namibia are criticizing the government's 2026/27 national budget for insufficient increases in social grants and pensions amid rising inflation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

These pensioners to receive ยฃ11 weekly boost from April

The UK Department for Work and Pensions will increase the state pension by ยฃ11 per week starting April 6, 2024.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses Pensions: Who Will Receive Payments on Thursday, March 19

On Thursday, March 19, the Anses will continue the payment schedule for pensions and minimum benefits as per the monthly calendar.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment Date of Anses: the payment schedule for Thursday, March 19

The Anses agency continues its payment schedule for various social security benefits on Thursday, March 19, including pensions and child allowances.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Gediminas ล imkus misses discussions on how pensions will be secured in the future

Gediminas ล imkus emphasizes the need for discussions on the future of pension security amidst changing demographic trends.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Pensions: New wave of retirements in January, the figures from "Atlas"

In January 2025, there was a significant increase in retirement applications in Greece, with 18,636 submissions reported, marking a 17% rise from the previous year.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Autumn of Financial 'Neutrality': How British Pensions Became Entangled in Funding the War?

A report reveals that British pensions are indirectly financing companies that contribute to human rights violations related to the Israeli occupation, prompting calls for disassociation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP Attendance Allowance update for older people making a new claim

The UK Department for Work and Pensions is updating its process for Attendance Allowance claims, aiming to expedite approvals for older applicants.

Mar 19 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

3F: Altinget's editor-in-chief cannot see the difference between the parties' pension proposals. We can.

The editor of Altinget, Jakob Nielsen, has faced criticism from 3F for not distinguishing between the pension proposals from different political parties, which 3F members claim they can easily differentiate.

Mar 19 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Government is considering hiring temporaries to unblock thousands of partial retirements in municipalities and communities

The Spanish government is contemplating hiring temporary workers to facilitate pending partial retirements in public administrations, in response to union demands for labor reform.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeong Eun-kyung: 'Basic pension should be reinforced for low-income elderly considering inflation'

South Korea's Minister of Health and Welfare, Jeong Eun-kyung, emphasizes the need to enhance basic pensions for the low-income elderly amid rising prices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

PNC: what is the amount of pensions from Anses in April 2026

In April 2026, pensions administered by Anses will increase by 2.90% in accordance with the inflation rate.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Payment date for Anses: the payment schedule for this Wednesday, March 18

The National Administration of Social Security (Anses) continues its payment schedule for March, including pensions and social benefits for various groups.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ANSES Pensions: Who is receiving payments this Wednesday, March 18

The Argentine social security agency, ANSES, continues its payment schedule for March, distributing minimum pensions and retirements on the 18th.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Oji Holdings to Abolish Retirement Lump-Sum Payments and Increase Salaries and Pensions for New Employees Starting This Spring

Oji Holdings has decided to abolish retirement lump-sum payments for new employees hired from April onward and will instead increase salaries and pension contributions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Controls on pensions abroad begin; hereโ€™s what you need to know: risks, deadlines, and updates

The Italian social security agency INPS is starting comprehensive checks on Italian pensioners living abroad, set to begin on March 20.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Increase of Penny Pensions. Women Suffer the Most

The article discusses the alarming rise in extremely low pensions in Poland, particularly affecting women who have often worked in unstable employment.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Deputy Gorete Pereira from MDB is pointed out by the Federal Police as a political organizer of the scheme to divert INSS benefits

The Federal Police launched a new operation against illegal deductions in pensions and retirements from the INSS, implicating federal deputy Gorete Pereira as a key political figure in the scheme.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Frauds at INSS: Association Linked to Deputy Sued by Elderly Woman Who Became President Without Knowing

The Federal Police in Brazil initiated an operation against federal deputy Maria Gorete Pereira after uncovering illegal deductions by the National Association of Retirees and Pensioners (Aapen), whose president, Francisca da Silva de Souza, was deceived into her role.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Pensions, gradual tightening of requirements: the first increase starts in 2027

Italy will implement gradual changes to pension requirements starting in 2027, impacting the age of retirement and contribution years needed.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Irregularities in INSS: Federal Police seizes cars valued at R$ 2 million and R$ 237 thousand in cash; see list

The Federal Police seized cash and luxury items in an operation targeting a criminal scheme involving irregular deductions from pensions.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Frauds in the INSS: Federal Police seized cash, luxury bags, and cars in operation on Tuesday; SEE PHOTOS

The Federal Police seized cash, luxury bags, jewelry, and expensive cars during Operation Indรฉbito, which is part of an investigation into unauthorized diversions in INSS benefits.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Profuturo participates in the Global Pensions Programme and strengthens its leadership and commitment to the financial peace of Mexicans

Profuturo participated in the Global Pensions Programme in Mexico City, emphasizing the importance of connecting individuals with their future selves for better financial decision-making.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:00 UTC

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