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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Moody’s: What "thorns" it identifies in the Greek economy - The risks, the dangers

Moody's assessment highlights ongoing concerns regarding Greece's high public debt and the impact of delayed reforms on economic growth after the Recovery and Resilience Fund ends.

Mar 14 • 05:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Missing Minutes, Lingering Questions - Trustees Say Pension Fund Board Rejected Amaryllis Deal Before K128.7bn Purchase

Former trustees of Malawi's Public Service Pensions Trust Fund revealed that the board previously rejected the K128.7 billion purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel, but the minutes of that decision have inexplicably vanished, raising further questions about the legitimacy of the deal.

Mar 13 • 16:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bogusław Chrabota: What is in the 'Polish SAFE 0 percent' law?

The article discusses the new law establishing a fund linked to Poland's National Bank, which alters the financial responsibilities and profit allocations of the National Bank, potentially separating them from the state budget.

Mar 12 • 03:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Health Insurance Fund extends existing ambulance funding agreements

The Health Insurance Fund has extended existing ambulance funding agreements by one year until December 31, 2027, to ensure the uninterrupted provision of this vital service until new agreements are established.

Mar 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Trial of the ports of Menton: the mayor sentenced to a year in prison

The mayor of Menton, Yves Juhel, was sentenced to one year in prison and ten years of ineligibility due to public fund embezzlement.

Mar 9 • 10:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Reduction of the public broadcasting fee failed in a referendum in Switzerland - voters also rejected the climate fund

Swiss voters rejected a proposal to cut the public broadcasting fee in a recent referendum, demonstrating strong support for maintaining media funding.

Mar 8 • 20:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Switzerland rejected climate fund in referendum

Swiss voters decisively rejected a proposed climate fund aimed at combating global warming in a recent referendum.

Mar 8 • 18:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Voting: Swiss grant their cash constitutional protection

Swiss citizens have voted to enshrine cash availability in their constitution, while rejecting a proposed cut to the broadcasting budget and a climate fund.

Mar 8 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is known about the operation against AmazonPrev servers for million-dollar investment in Banco Master

The Brazilian Federal Police launched an operation to investigate alleged irregularities in million-dollar investments made by Amazonprev, the pension fund for the state's public servants.

Mar 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EDITORIAL ⟩ RMK Celebrates Lavishly

The RMK organization hosted a lavish party in Tartu, reminiscent of a past scandal involving excessive spending by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund.

Mar 6 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Managers of the Amazonas pension fund received about R$ 600,000 without proven origin, says PF

Three managers from the Amazon pension fund are under investigation for receiving approximately R$ 600,000 in unexplained bank transfers, as reported by the Federal Police.

Mar 6 • 18:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Lukáš reliant on a medication costing one thousand euros a day / Three times my treatment has been denied. The state has turned its back on me, even though it knows I'm slowly dying without the medication

Lukáš Hrošovský struggles to fund his necessary medication for Friedreich's ataxia, having been denied state support multiple times.

Mar 6 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Security PEC shields budget of the sector fund, says director

The approved Public Security PEC in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies ensures the national fund for public security receives increased, protected resources.

Mar 6 • 17:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves Security PEC in the 1st round with betting money for funding the area

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a proposal to enhance security funding through resources from betting activities and pre-salt social fund allocations.

Mar 5 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aid to BRB: the best option is to place properties in a real estate investment fund, says bank president

The Legislative Chamber of the Federal District has approved a law to transfer nine public properties to the Bank of Brasília, and the bank president suggests creating a real estate investment fund for these assets.

Mar 4 • 16:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Macapá removed by STF was target of PF operation last September; see who he is

The mayor of Macapá, Dr. Furlan, was removed from office by the Supreme Court due to investigations into fraud and public fund misappropriation.

Mar 4 • 13:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A judge allows New York to maintain its congestion charge despite opposition from the Trump administration

A judge ruled that New York City can implement its congestion charge, which was opposed by the Trump administration, to reduce pollution and fund public transportation.

Mar 3 • 22:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Apollo started a large bond offering

Apollo Group is offering bonds to the public in Estonia to fund its expansion in the Baltic region and Finland.

Mar 3 • 07:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court of Accounts of the DF orders Santa Maria Hospital to return R$ 17 million due to irregularities

The Court of Accounts of the Federal District has ordered the Santa Maria Hospital to return almost R$ 17.6 million due to financial irregularities related to public fund management between 2008 and 2011.

Mar 2 • 23:15 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders the blocking of R$ 3.7 million from the RN government and Natal city hall to guarantee surgeries for adolescents

A court in Rio Grande do Norte has ordered the freezing of R$ 3.7 million to fund scoliosis surgeries for adolescents due to delays in the public health system.

Feb 27 • 22:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Capital Tankers Corp.: Record fund-raising at the Oslo Stock Exchange by a shipping company

Capital Tankers Corp. successfully completed its public share offering, raising approximately USD 2.3 billion, setting a record for the Oslo Stock Exchange and for shipping companies worldwide.

Feb 27 • 08:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Health Ministry announces R$ 90 million for SUS projects to combat cancer and diabetes

The Brazilian Health Ministry announced a R$ 90 million initiative to fund projects aimed at combating cancer, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis through the public health system (SUS).

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1874: Trump speaks in Congress with a threat to Iran and a heated debate about immigration; Chamber approves anti-faction bill but blocks taxation of bets to fund public safety; Search for missing people from the flooding in MG enters its 2nd day

Trump's speech in Congress included threats to Iran and discussions about immigration as local issues persisted in Brazil's governance.

Feb 25 • 11:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: Requests the summons of the administration of the Hellenic Asset Development Fund to Parliament for parliamentary control

The PASOK party in Greece has requested that the administration of the Hellenic Asset Development Fund be summoned to Parliament for substantial parliamentary oversight.

Feb 25 • 08:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sentences of up to 40 years, but no tax for bets; see how the Antifactio PL approved by the Chamber turned out

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an updated version of the Antifaction bill, which introduces new penalties for criminal organizations while excluding a proposed tax on betting houses intended to fund public security initiatives.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves anti-fraud bill but blocks taxation of betting to fund public security

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an anti-fraud bill aimed at toughening legislation against organized crime, while rejecting a proposal to tax betting as a means to finance public security.

Feb 25 • 02:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Agricultural Fund Has Stopped Paying Support to Agrofert, Trust Transfer Is Under Review

The Czech State Agricultural Intervention Fund has ceased payments to Agrofert and is reviewing the legality of a trust structure set up by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Feb 24 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After cuts, FDA chief supports mRNA vaccines but says government should not fund research

The FDA chief, Marty Makary, expresses support for mRNA vaccines while stating that American taxpayers shouldn't bear the costs of new research.

Feb 24 • 11:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

GDP Up, Bonds Selling Well. Is It Time to Organize the Budget?

Poland's economic growth is expected to slow down after 2026, prompting discussions on financial consolidation during favorable conditions.

Feb 24 • 03:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Proposal for estates without heirs to go to a public welfare fund

A proposal has been made in the Icelandic parliament for a new public welfare fund that would receive assets from estates with no legal heirs, as proposed by MP Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir.

Feb 23 • 08:57 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cameroon: Roger Belinga and Gérard Ondo Ndong Released After 20 Years in Prison for Embezzlement

Roger Belinga and Gérard Ondo Ndong have been released from prison after serving 20 years for public fund embezzlement in Cameroon.

Feb 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Almost R$ 8 million lost: losses in a fund linked to Banco Master may affect retirements of civil servants in MG

Civil servants in Pouso Alegre, MG may struggle to receive their pensions due to significant losses in a fund associated with Banco Master.

Feb 21 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At least four cities in Alto Tietê charge 'waste fee'; see amounts

At least four cities in the Alto Tietê region have started charging residents a 'waste fee' as part of their urban property tax to fund waste management services.

Feb 21 • 11:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After salary increase approval, Chamber adjusts cabinet fund and parliamentary quota value

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has announced an adjustment in the cabinet funds and parliamentary quotas following the recent approval of salary increases for its staff.

Feb 21 • 02:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Viña Rock disassociates from Israeli fund KKR due to public unrest and cancellations in solidarity with Palestine

Viña Rock festival has disassociated from Israeli fund KKR following public unrest and cancellations in solidarity with Palestine, returning control to one of its original promoters.

Feb 20 • 08:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Dendias' message to Maximos, a rally that awakens memories and the war of Kokkalis with the short-sellers' fund

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias delivered a pointed message to the leadership of the New Democracy party, expressing concerns over the party's declining popularity and questioning its social relevance despite having capable ministers.

Feb 20 • 03:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario moving ahead with public corporations to fund wastewater

The Ontario government is advancing plans to establish public corporations for building water and sewage infrastructure to address escalating costs faced by developers and municipalities.

Feb 19 • 23:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos unveils blueprint for sustainable investment, wealth creation

Lagos State's Ministry of Finance is working on a Wealth Fund Bill aimed at promoting sustainable investment and wealth creation through stakeholder collaboration.

Feb 18 • 03:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

VID assesses discrepancies in the spending of the animal assistance fund "Sofi"; the organization could lose its public benefit status

The Latvian Revenue Service is reviewing the fund 'Sofi' for possible discrepancies in financial allocations and could revoke its public benefit status.

Feb 17 • 13:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pain treatment in hospitals. NFZ detects irregularities. Behind it are the finances

The National Health Fund (NFZ) has uncovered financial irregularities in pain treatment services in several hospitals, indicating unnecessary use of public funds.

Feb 17 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Unemployment Fund is looking for two new board members

The Unemployment Fund of Estonia is conducting a public competition and targeted search to find two new board members after recent departures.

Feb 16 • 14:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over alleged failure to fund police as required by Proposition U

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dallas, claiming the city did not adequately fund its police department as mandated by Proposition U.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cash-strapped French hospitals appeal to public to help fund medicines, devices

French hospitals facing financial difficulties are seeking public support to fund essential medical supplies and services.

Feb 13 • 14:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Parliament Seeks Views On Infrastructure Fund, Railway Levy Changes

The Kenyan National Assembly is seeking public input on proposed laws regarding the National Infrastructure Fund and amendments to the Railway Development Levy.

Feb 13 • 11:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Full-scale start of national high school reform, public offering of fund begins; results to be announced in March

Japan's Ministry of Education has launched a public offering for a new fund aimed at reforming high school education with a total allocation of 295 billion yen over three years.

Feb 13 • 09:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Money for new advisors in the Chamber could buy 20 ICU ambulances, 66 apartments, or build 5 daycare centers in Sorocaba

The proposal for creating 25 new advisory positions in the Sorocaba City Council could cost over R$ 16 million, which could alternatively fund significant health and community services.

Feb 12 • 10:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former rector investigated for million-dollar embezzlement at UERR showed 'familiarity' with judges

Regys Odlare Lima de Freitas, the former rector of the State University of Roraima (UERR), is being investigated for leading a public fund embezzlement scheme and allegedly claimed to have close ties with judges to maintain corruption.

Feb 11 • 23:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São José dos Campos City Hall sanctions loan of up to R$ 225 million with BNDES

The City Hall of São José dos Campos has authorized a loan of up to R$ 225 million from BNDES to fund various modernization projects.

Feb 11 • 21:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New apartments with government funding. Billions for municipalities

Poland's government is allocating over 4 billion PLN to the Housing Subsidy Fund, enabling municipalities to accelerate investments in public housing.

Feb 11 • 12:12 UTC

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