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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Redl's Accomplice: I Gave Two Million to the TOP 09 Campaign Manager

An accomplice of the controversial figure Redl claims to have donated two million to the campaign manager of the Czech political party TOP 09.

Mar 3 • 04:00 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

New York businesswoman sentenced to nine years for $30m political finance scheme

Sherry Xue Li was sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in a $30 million scheme defrauding foreign investors and funneling money into U.S. political campaigns.

Feb 27 • 23:17 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Sudan: Can President Kiir Stabilize South Sudan?

The political instability in South Sudan continues as President Salva Kiir fires his ninth finance minister since 2020 amidst ongoing violence and governance issues.

Feb 27 • 06:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The expensive friends of Master

The article discusses the unknown financial consequences of the Master conglomerate's default, highlighting significant losses and political interference in the investigation.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: A Terrible Picture of Finland Revealed – Soon Everyone Will Notice

This editorial discusses the alarming financial situation in Finland, highlighting an agreement among almost all political parties to reduce the public deficit, with expected deficits reaching staggering amounts in the coming years.

Feb 26 • 18:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister Nataly Morillo on the GAD Expenditure Law: 'The people's money should go to the people, not to political pockets'

Minister Natalia Morillo emphasized that the newly approved expenditure law for autonomous decentralized governments aims to ensure that public funds benefit the citizens directly.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Catalog Gifts with Takaichi's Personal Name on Wrapping Paper - Experts Ask 'Is It for Personal Use?'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office is under scrutiny for distributing catalog gifts to over 300 elected members of the House of Representatives, deemed to be using political funds inappropriately.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Live broadcast at 8:30: Parties reached an agreement - this is the debt brake

Finnish political parties have reached an agreement on a new debt brake ahead of the upcoming election term, although the Left Alliance has opted out of the agreement.

Feb 25 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Court of Auditors Goes to the Opposition

The President of the Court of Auditors, Guido Carlino, comments on the role of the institution in a political context at the inauguration of the judicial year.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Back in Brazil, Lula must define Haddad’s future, his trip to the U.S., and align negotiations in Congress

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returns to Brasília to discuss key political strategies and his finance minister's role ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ministers urged to impose temporary ban on crypto political donations

Political donations in cryptocurrency should face an urgent temporary ban to prevent foreign interference in UK elections, according to the chair of the national security committee.

Feb 24 • 19:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Prime Minister's Office: Preparation of the Eastern Finland Special Economic Zone is in the final stages, proposal soon for political consideration

The preparation of the Eastern Finland Special Economic Zone is nearing completion, but doubts have arisen about governmental commitment due to recent statements from the finance minister.

Feb 24 • 18:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Partial Findings of Aurelijaus Veryga's Presidential Campaign Advertisements Recognized as Justified

The report concludes that campaign messages related to Aurelijaus Veryga's presidential candidacy were found to have characteristics of political advertising, leading to a request for financial report adjustments.

Feb 24 • 12:42 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
🇩🇰 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Joint Debt: What Eurobonds Could Mean for Savings Account Holders

The article discusses the implications of Eurobonds for savers amidst political debates in Europe.

Feb 19 • 20:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hunter Biden's former 'sugar brother' lawyer drops big money on Swalwell's campaign: 'Biggest cheerleader'

Wealthy lawyer Kevin Morris has financially supported both Hunter Biden's legal defense and Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign, reflecting the ongoing political implications surrounding Hunter Biden's legal issues.

Feb 19 • 16:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Data leak at Abu Dhabi financial summit exposes politicians and business leaders

A security breach at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week have resulted in the exposure of personal documents of high-profile attendees, including various political and financial figures.

Feb 18 • 18:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VRK started an investigation into the financing of 'Nemuno Aušra' in January

The Lithuanian Central Electoral Commission has initiated an investigation into the financing practices of the political party 'Nemuno Aušra' following information received from various institutions and party members.

Feb 18 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pierrakakis at Ecofin: The Union of Savings and Investments is the greatest victory of our generation

Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasizes the significance of the Union of Savings and Investments during his speech at the EU's ECOFIN meeting, stating it could be the greatest political victory of this generation.

Feb 17 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Pierrakakis: The Union of Savings and Investments can become the biggest political victory of our generation

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis highlights the importance of the Union of Savings and Investments as a major political topic in Europe that could define a generation.

Feb 17 • 13:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Is the government putting immigrants to work for free? Here’s how to read political statements as the elections approach

Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra advocates for requiring immigrants to perform unpaid work to receive social benefits, drawing criticism for downplaying the value of cleaning jobs.

Feb 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition-TO of Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The article discusses various national issues in Brazil, including investigations involving Supreme Court Justice Dias Toffoli, significant financial losses by Banco do Brasil, and political developments related to President Lula.

Feb 12 • 20:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See videos from Thursday (12) of Carnival in Salvador

This article discusses various legal and financial issues in Brazil, including investigations into political figures and debts involving major companies.

Feb 12 • 20:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 South of Minas on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The article highlights various news stories from Brazil, including financial restrictions, political decisions, police operations, and international relations.

Feb 11 • 23:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL2 from Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The latest news segment features financial sector concerns over central bank restrictions, political updates on Lula's election standing, and significant events both domestic and international.

Feb 11 • 22:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] Court sends ‘Kang Sun-woo arrest warrant request’ to prosecution

The Seoul Central Court has sent an arrest warrant request for independent lawmaker Kang Sun-woo to the prosecution over allegations related to campaign funds.

Feb 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England’s largest council tax rise

Worcestershire county council is set to approve a significant council tax increase after receiving special government permission, raising questions about the political implications for Reform UK.

Feb 9 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fernando Haddad launches book in São Paulo with Lilia Schwarcz and Celso Rocha de Barros

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad launched his book 'Superindustrial Capitalism' at an event in São Paulo, accompanied by notable figures including his wife and a political scientist.

Feb 9 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fernando Haddad in the frying pan

Brazil's Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, faces pressure to run in a major election despite his previous political setbacks.

Feb 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

House of Representatives election today; parties make final appeals on key issues such as consumption tax cuts and the money in politics

Japan's House of Representatives election is being held today, with key issues including consumption tax cuts and political finance at the forefront of party leaders' final appeals.

Feb 7 • 15:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Grolich: Even ODS has lost economic competence. I am looking for a finance minister

Grolich criticizes the ODS party for losing its economic competence and indicates a search for a new finance minister.

Feb 7 • 08:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Finance Minister K. Vaitiekūnas says L. Gudžinskas may become his political advisor

Finance Minister K. Vaitiekūnas indicated that political expert L. Gudžinskas could enhance the ministry's political team by offering advice on political matters.

Feb 5 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Donors gave $131m ahead of Australia’s 2025 election. Here’s who they are

Australian political parties received $131 million in donations from various sectors, including technology, fossil fuels, and finance, in preparation for the 2025 election.

Feb 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Controversy over the term 'lynching' in Rajya Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman responds

A political dispute erupted in the Rajya Sabha regarding the use of the term 'lynching', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticizing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks.

Feb 5 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

The Ministry of Finance is concerned about the decline in the fight against money laundering

The Ministry of Finance expresses concern over the waning political commitment to combat money laundering in Estonia, as challenges arise in sharing information with foreign partners due to restricted access to compliance registries.

Feb 5 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

SDP's Räsänen: "Perhaps a touch of humility would do Saksikäsi-Riikka good"

Joona Räsänen, the economic policy leader of Finland's SDP, responds to criticism from Finance Minister Riikka Purra regarding the party's position on government savings and adjustments, suggesting a need for humility in political discourse.

Feb 4 • 10:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

"Nemuno aušra" rented a car for over 30 thousand euros from its own chairman

A public initiative revealed a surprising contract in which the political party "Nemuno aušra" rented a car for over 30,000 euros from its own chairman, raising serious questions about the use of party funds.

Feb 4 • 07:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

"Nemuno aušra" rented a car from R. Žemaitaitis himself

An initiative revealed a contract between a political party and its own chairman for a car rental worth over 31,000 Euros, raising serious concerns about the use of political party funds.

Feb 4 • 07:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

KSeF is malfunctioning but will eventually bring benefits. The real test is still ahead

The National e-Invoice System (KSeF) has faced login issues and political maneuvering during its early days, raising questions about its effectiveness, despite hopes for its long-term benefits.

Feb 4 • 06:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rain of Dollars: Companies Took Advantage of the Financial Context and Issued Over $20 Billion in 2025

Argentinian companies issued over $20 billion in the capital markets in 2025, driven by the energy sector and a decrease in country risk, marking a historic milestone despite political turbulence due to midterm elections.

Feb 3 • 16:09 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increase in taxes on the wealthy for funds... Can the proposals from each party to finance consumption tax cuts be realized?

As Japan approaches the House of Representatives election on February 8, major political parties are advocating for a reduction or abolition of the consumption tax, raising questions about the feasibility of financing social security from a diminished tax base.

Feb 2 • 21:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The saree was symbolic... How Tamil Nadu received 'gifts' in the Budget 2026-27 without being named

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 is undergoing rapid political and economic analysis, with indications that the proposals were strategically aimed at the politically challenging southern state of Tamil Nadu, despite its name not being explicitly mentioned in the budget documents.

Feb 1 • 10:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Pollsters, Alexis, Nikos, and President Maria, Piraeus Bank buys Biomedicine, Ondoni talks with Politis (they didn't close), and Hellicon sold to Bank of Cyprus

The article discusses recent developments in Greek politics and finance, including Piraeus Bank's acquisition of Biomedicine, ongoing discussions involving political figures, and Hellicon's sale to the Bank of Cyprus.

Jan 16 • 05:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Pierakakis: We will achieve even more through collective work

During a warm gathering, the Ministry of Economy and Finance celebrated the New Year's cake-cutting ceremony for 2026 with hopes and smiles among political leaders and ministry officials.

Jan 14 • 15:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Breaking news in political updates, live | Montero announces that the new funding system will be voluntary

Minister of Finance María Jesús Montero announced a voluntary funding system while maintaining bilateral meetings with each territory, amidst criticism that the agreement was negotiated only with Catalonia.

Jan 14 • 12:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Finance Tips and Right-Wing Quotes: Podcast Duo 'Hoss & Hopf' Part Ways Amid Dispute

The podcast duo 'Hoss & Hopf', known for their finance tips and right-wing political views, has parted ways due to allegations of antisemitism among other issues.

Jan 13 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Azcón accuses PSOE of 'selling Aragón' for Sánchez to stay in La Moncloa

Jorge Azcón, the PP candidate for the presidency of Aragón, accuses PSOE of compromising the region for political gain to keep Sánchez in power, while demanding political repercussions for Pilar Alegría over a finance agreement.

Jan 11 • 04:24 UTC

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