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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Model Project Against Crack: Real Change in Crack Approach in Sight

The Hessian state government is funding a study on crack substitution, indicating a shift towards a therapeutic approach in drug policy in Frankfurt.

Mar 4 • 15:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt Model Project: Is there soon an end to crack?

The Hessian state government is funding a study on crack substitution at Frankfurt University Hospital, aiming to enhance drug policy towards therapy and rehabilitation in the city's Bahnhofsviertel.

Mar 4 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What is happening with 'Rail Baltica'? Funding from the state budget is higher in Estonia, while the shortfall in Latvia may be greater than in Lithuania

The construction of the 'Rail Baltica' project faces significant funding challenges in Latvia, with potential costs exceeding 4 billion euros and a shortage projected to reach 10 billion euros.

Mar 4 • 03:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A Russian historian living in Latvia leads a Kremlin-funded research on 'Russophobia'

A Russian historian in Latvia has been linked to a Kremlin-funded project that investigates 'Russophobia' as documents reveal attempts to secure funding after sanctions were imposed in 2023.

Mar 3 • 15:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Parallel Agenda: At least 10 provinces advance in their own national education law project with a priority focus

At least ten provinces in Argentina are advancing a separate national education law project that emphasizes strategic funding, diverging from the government's proposed educational freedom initiative.

Mar 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Controversial motorway around Copenhagen explodes in price, internal note shows

An internal note reveals that a long-discussed motorway project around Copenhagen will cost over 34 billion kroner, prompting politicians to seek unexpected funding.

Mar 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Europe grants one million euros to the Círculo de Bellas Artes and other European entities to respond to 'pressures on artistic freedom'

The European Union has allocated one million euros to support the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid and other entities in a project addressing artistic freedom across Europe.

Mar 2 • 19:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Community angry as Wilcannia Weir project delayed again

The long-awaited Wilcannia Weir project is delayed again due to insufficient federal funding despite the NSW government's commitment of $70 million.

Mar 2 • 01:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Joensuu's new music house in the hands of the cooperative store - the CEO dismisses criticism as 'complete nonsense'

A new music and cultural house is planned for Joensuu, Finland, with its funding and management being criticized by local entrepreneurs and a public law professor, but the CEO of the cooperative store insists on moving forward with the project.

Feb 28 • 12:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mega mosque coming to Mestre. Mystery over the funding

A significant construction project for a large mosque in Mestre, Italy, has sparked controversy due to unclear funding sources.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government cancels renovation process for Carondelet, work will be done through private donations

The Ecuadorian government has canceled the public funding process for the renovation of the Carondelet Palace, opting instead to finance the project entirely through private donations.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Launch of Rail Tech Portal: Complete AI Plan for e-RCT

Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Rail Tech Portal and e-RCT, promoting innovations in AI, safety, and track monitoring while providing project-based funding and grants to selected startups.

Feb 26 • 12:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Climate project paused - lacks government support

A carbon capture and storage project by energy company Söderenergi is being paused due to insufficient government funding and support.

Feb 25 • 09:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia hopes to attract missing funds for the first phase of the 'Rail Baltica' railway project from several sources

Latvia is seeking up to 4 billion euros to complete the first phase of the 'Rail Baltica' project, amid expectations of limited funding from the European Union.

Feb 24 • 13:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The government facilitates the financing of the construction project of the A2 building of Stradiņš hospital

The Latvian government has decided to allow the second phase of the A2 building project at Paula Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital to exceed 90% of its funding through advance and interim payments.

Feb 24 • 12:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Metsähallitus has launched a project aimed at restoring nature

Metsähallitus in Finland has initiated a restoration project funded by the EU to revitalize natural areas across eight provinces by 2030 to combat biodiversity loss.

Feb 24 • 11:13 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

PM backs plan to remove Andrew from line of succession, high-speed rail plan unveiled, best hot cross bun named

Australian PM Anthony Albanese supports the UK government in removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession while also announcing new funding for a high-speed rail project.

Feb 23 • 19:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Leis: Agreement with Latvians that Rail Baltic will be ready by 2030

Estonia's Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis confirmed an agreement with Latvia for the Rail Baltic project to be completed by 2030, despite concerns regarding funding and construction issues in Latvia.

Feb 23 • 19:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonia is likely capable of completing its part of Rail Baltica on time

Estonia is on track to finish its section of the Rail Baltica project by 2030, contingent on securing an additional €1.7 billion in funding.

Feb 23 • 16:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Last Chance Before Sławków

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kubel plans an important infrastructure project to build a standard-gauge railway line between Mościska and Skniłów, with completion expected by the second quarter of 2027.

Feb 23 • 10:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington: $17 billion for Gaza including housing project funding

U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, announced a $17 billion plan for projects in Gaza, including housing and public transport, amid calls from Israeli MK Tzvi Sukot for mass evacuation of Gazans.

Feb 22 • 04:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kadri Aavik: Project-based Research Imposes a Double Burden on Female Scientists

Kadri Aavik discusses the challenges faced by female scientists in Estonia, highlighting the disparity in academic progression compared to their male counterparts.

Feb 20 • 09:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Monika Haukanõmm: The Tallinn hospital will not be canceled, but will be delayed

Monika Haukanõmm discusses the delay in the Tallinn hospital project due to funding uncertainties and critiques the previous administration's decisions.

Feb 19 • 11:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump administration releases funds for New York-New Jersey tunnel project

The Trump administration has released overdue federal funding for the Gateway rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey, allowing work to resume soon.

Feb 18 • 19:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Latvia lacks money for the construction of the Rail Baltica embankment

Latvia's government has revealed that due to funding limitations, only a portion of the Rail Baltica project, specifically 52.66 kilometers of the rail embankment, can be constructed with current financial resources.

Feb 18 • 12:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sote is being reformed again – 'Significant weaknesses'

The Finnish Ministry of Finance has announced a new project to reform the funding model for welfare areas in response to identified weaknesses.

Feb 18 • 08:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Setback for Trump in New York: $30 Million Payment Forced and Hudson River Tunnel Reactivated

A judicial order has forced the federal government to allocate over $30 million to the Hudson River tunnel project, marking the first installment of $205 million that had been withheld since October.

Feb 17 • 17:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The government supports the new Sports Law project

The Latvian government has approved a new Sports Law project aimed at overhauling sports management and funding in response to significant changes in the sports sector over the past two decades.

Feb 17 • 12:11 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The previous EU funding planning period has ended; projects implemented for 4.6 billion euros

Latvia has fully utilized its EU funding of 4.6 billion euros for national development, executing approximately 2450 projects across various sectors during the last planning period.

Feb 17 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lunar Gateway project in orbit around the Moon faces problems and may be abandoned by the USA

The Lunar Gateway project, part of NASA's Artemis program, is facing significant challenges, including delays, budget concerns, and potential funding cuts, leading to debates about its necessity for lunar exploration.

Feb 16 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Daugavpils, an additional 200,000 euros is expected for new projects in the arts and culture sector

Daugavpils aims to boost its arts and culture scene with a new project grant of 200,000 euros to support various creative initiatives.

Feb 16 • 02:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Jevgeni Ossinovski: Tallinn could build a hospital by itself

Jevgeni Ossinovski argues that Tallinna could feasibly construct a new hospital independently, despite the recent cancellation of its healthcare project's funding by city leaders.

Feb 14 • 07:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

PiS Deputies Attacked Olga Tokarczuk. The Truth Came to Light

Polish ruling party deputies are questioning the funding for a video game project associated with Nobel Prize-winning author Olga Tokarczuk, alleging financial mismanagement.

Feb 13 • 18:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government will include university funding in extraordinary sessions

The Argentine government plans to include a university funding project in extraordinary legislative sessions after previously rejecting a law already sanctioned by Congress.

Feb 13 • 03:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

They want to build electric delivery cars in Poland. They did not receive funding from KPO

A Polish company, Adaptive Motors Poland, faces obstacles in funding its electric delivery vehicle project despite a strong foundation in local technology and components.

Feb 12 • 09:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Tusk did not last until the end of the NSC. This is how he explains it. 'It was very imprudent'

Donald Tusk expressed concerns about the discussions at the National Security Council meeting regarding a significant financial defense project, emphasizing the unprecedented funding conditions from Europe that could greatly benefit Poland's military and defense industry.

Feb 12 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The founder of the Aviation Museum seeks permanent funding from the state

The founder of the Estonian Aviation Museum calls for long-term state funding, arguing that the current project-based funding model is unsustainable for the museum's future.

Feb 11 • 22:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

European Commission President: One billion euros for a pilot minerals project next week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a one billion euro funding for a pilot project in the mineral sector, aimed at enhancing industrial transformation and competitiveness.

Feb 11 • 17:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Gayton Again Snubs Parliament and Evades Answers On R109.9 Million Mzansi Golden Economy Grants

Minister Gayton McKenzie has again avoided appearing in Parliament to explain his handling of nearly R110 million in grants intended for the Mzansi Golden Economy project, prompting serious objections from the opposition.

Feb 11 • 12:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The founder of the Aviation Museum is seeking permanent funding from the state

The founder of the Aviation Museum in Estonia is advocating for government funding due to the unsustainable nature of current project-based financing.

Feb 11 • 11:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Co-financing of up to 20,000 euros available for cultural projects in Daugavpils

The Daugavpils municipality has announced a project competition offering co-financing of up to 20,000 euros to support cultural initiatives that enhance the city's recognition.

Feb 10 • 12:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PRS apartments will grow in Gdańsk. Cavatina's transaction with Urban Partners

Urban Partners is set to buy a PRS property in Gdańsk from Cavatina, involving forward funding for a new residential project.

Feb 10 • 07:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

New York will halt a project involving ACS as Trump refuses to provide more funds unless his name is placed on a Washington airport or a station in Manhattan

New York has paused the Gateway rail tunnel project after the Trump administration blocked federal funding, impacting thousands of construction jobs.

Feb 9 • 09:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

What essential transport connections to the north could be achieved for the cost of the 'Turku hour train'?

The article discusses the critical need for improved transportation links in northern Finland, especially in light of potential disruptions in maritime freight traffic, and highlights how the funding for a Turku rail project could be better allocated to northern infrastructure improvements.

Feb 9 • 05:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Trump wants his name on iconic station – halts massive construction

Donald Trump has halted funding for a large tunnel project in New York, demanding his name be placed on an airport and an iconic train station as a condition for resuming the work.

Feb 7 • 21:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Reconstruction of Vanšu Bridge – how will traffic organization change?

The reconstruction of Vanšu Bridge has moved from discussion to a concrete plan with a project and funding in place, detailing how traffic will be organized during renovations.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Fewer loans, tighter projects: Chinese investments in Africa are evolving

A report indicates that China has received more money from Africa than it has invested over the past decade, shifting from being a funding source to a creditor, while it continues to invest with altered project strategies.

Feb 5 • 23:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The planned halt of bicycle lanes creates friction within the power alliance

In Tartu, some members of the Reform Party are frustrated that considering the placement of bicycle lanes with yet-to-be-acquired modeling software may delay the project, risking the loss of external funding.

Feb 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Sponsored by Putin's Daughter: Will Moscow Succeed in Turning Birds into Cross-Border Spies?

A report highlights a Russian company's project to convert pigeons into live drones using electronic chips implanted in their brains, backed by significant funding and political support from Katerina Tikhonova, daughter of President Vladimir Putin.

Feb 5 • 08:41 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Social Work at Kottbusser Tor: The Senate Cuts Where Money Is Truly Needed

The Berlin Senate is ending funding for a youth assistance project at Kottbusser Tor, prompting outrage from the Gangway organization that provides mobile social work services in the area.

Feb 4 • 17:43 UTC

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