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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 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 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Bosnia's public broadcaster halts programming in protest against funding crisis

Bosnia's public broadcaster BHRT has suspended all programming in protest against a funding crisis that could lead to its complete closure, leaving the country without a public broadcaster ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Castro says he will cancel metro fare increase; fare will remain at R$ 7.90 until the end of the year, says government

Governor Clรกudio Castro announced the cancellation of a scheduled metro fare increase in Rio de Janeiro, maintaining the current fare of R$ 7.90 until the end of the year with public funding.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display

The Newcastle Art Gallery has opened its expanded wing after two decades of delays and funding issues, making it the largest public art gallery in regional New South Wales.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It is a consensus on the need to increase revenue' for public security, says Derrite after approval of the anti-cryptocurrency bill

Deputy Guilherme Derrite emphasized the need for Brazil to seek new funding avenues for public security following the approval of an anti-cryptocurrency bill, especially after an additional taxation on betting companies was removed.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Politicians Discuss Regular State Funding for the Platform 'Manabalss.lv'

Latvian politicians are calling for annual state funding to sustain the public participation platform 'Manabalss.lv', which allows citizens to propose legally viable initiatives.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Italy: The European Public Prosecutor's Office requested the arrest of 16 researchers

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian researchers and professionals involved in technology who allegedly misused EU funds for personal benefits.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Christian Estrosi demands that LFI be deprived of funding and that the debate should focus on its dissolution

Christian Estrosi is calling for public funding to be halted for France Insoumise (LFI) and advocates for a debate on the party's potential dissolution following recent events.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We have the latest poll on the SAFE law. A crushing advantage for supporters of the signature

A recent poll indicates that nearly 60% of respondents support Polish President Karol Nawrocki signing the SAFE law, aimed at funding military modernization in Poland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

New Economic Plan: Defense Billions Drain Government's Room for Maneuver and Leave Fewer Funds for Welfare

Denmark's government faces a challenging balance between rising defense spending and the need for public welfare funding, as outlined in their new economic plan toward 2035.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

OPEKEPE: Joint report by SYRIZA and the New Left - They demand a preliminary inquiry for Voridis and Avgenakis

SYRIZA and New Left legislators have called for a preliminary investigation into two government officials due to allegations of a significant public spending scandal involving the European Union's agricultural funding.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

This year, 500 thousand euros will be available for popular sports

The Latvian Ministry of Education and Science announced that additional funding for popular sports will enable more public sports events this year, aimed at increasing regular physical activity among residents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Support for Popular Sports Events Allocated 312,000 Euros

The Latvian government has approved the redistribution of 312,683 euros to support the organization of public sports events this year.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles Want Local Content: The 'Polish First' Principle Has Strong Support in a Survey

A recent survey reveals strong public support in Poland for prioritizing local content and domestic companies in public funding and investments.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should foreign companies get public money? Poles respond

A recent survey indicates that a significant portion of Polish citizens supports a local content policy that favors public funds being allocated primarily to Polish firms.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew had taxpayers cover his massages and other travel expenses

Former Prince Andrew reportedly had massages and various travel expenses reimbursed by taxpayers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas on the prepared amendments to the LRT law: this is a step forward

J. Olekas believes that the proposed amendments to the LRT law signify progress, with further discussions needed at the European level regarding public media funding and oversight.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The EU again postpones the emotionally debated 'Made in Europe' plans

The European Union has postponed the proposal for 'Made in Europe' plans due to opposition from several member states and high-ranking officials.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 Rรณsa Guรฐbjartsdรณttir.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Verona protesters say Italyโ€™s winter Olympics waste public money

Protesters in Verona argue that funding for Italy's Winter Olympics is a misuse of public resources that could better serve health and education.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:15: the special commission discusses funding for Rail Baltic

The special committee for state budget control is set to discuss the funding for Rail Baltic, with a live stream of the session available.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Presidency or Congress? The dilemmas of party financing in 2026

The Brazilian elections of 2026 are already shaping public debate, focusing on the distribution of funding and party dynamics.

Feb 22 โ€ข 22:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Frustrated Mayors: 'The Federal Government Should Take Care of Its Responsibilities Instead of Launching Funding Programs'

German mayors are facing increasing financial pressures, forcing them to make tough choices about community services amidst public outrage and personal threats.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

US ambassadors with hats in hand: hunting for private money for the 250th anniversary celebrations

U.S. ambassadors are seeking private funding to support lavish celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States, reflecting the administration's approach to fundraising.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 04:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Ayuso and the municipalities of Madrid 'mortgage' for decades 100 public plots ceded for public-private projects

Isabel Dรญaz Ayuso's government has allocated 100 public land parcels in Madrid for long-term exploitation by private operators, mirroring a controversial public education funding model.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Kassel Airport: Audit of Kassel-Calden is Long Overdue

The Kassel Airport is facing significant financial challenges due to low passenger numbers, prompting calls for an independent audit to assess its viability.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Medicine between the laboratory and the market: Who writes and funds medical studies?

The article discusses the skepticism surrounding the pharmaceutical and food industry funding of medical research and the evolution of medical research practices over the years.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Beyond Zero Euthanasia, Realizing Animal Welfare'... Announcement of Gangwon's Animal Welfare Policy

Gangwon Province announced a significant increase in funding for animal welfare, pledging 25 billion KRW to support its new comprehensive animal welfare policies.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Public University of Madrid, 'how to use'

The article critiques the state of public universities in Madrid, highlighting their struggles with funding, high tuition, and a lack of investment in science, which lead to a decline in students opting for public education.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Former NYPD chief calls police cuts 'recipe for disaster' as Mamdani threatens tax hikes

Former NYPD chief John Chell criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to cancel plans for hiring 5,000 police officers, warning that it could lead to public safety issues amid budget shortfalls.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in BH: what worked in 2026 and what can improve

Belo Horizonte's Carnival attracted an estimated 6.5 million participants in 2026, showcasing diversity in attractions while highlighting areas needing improvement in organization and funding.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Long-awaited bus plan fails to reveal construction timeline or routes

The Tasmanian government has released a strategic business case for a rapid bus network in Greater Hobart, but it lacks specifics on construction timelines, routes, and funding requirements.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

ล ariฤ‡: Dobroviฤ‡ and Domino would still take money for stripping Argentine transvestites and other 'queer' waste

The article critically discusses a recent interview by Zvonimir Dobroviฤ‡, a producer associated with LGBT culture in Croatia, highlighting the contentious relationship between queer cultural initiatives and public funding.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Czech Republic Plans to Follow Slovakia's Footsteps and Review Financial Independence of Public Broadcasters

The Czech Republic is considering revising its public broadcaster funding model, aiming for enhanced efficiency and updated definitions, similar to changes seen in Slovakia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Philanthropy group criticized for funding 'radical' defund the police, anti-ICE groups: 'Less safe'

Coefficient Giving faces backlash for funding initiatives aimed at defunding the police and opposing ICE, highlighting concerns about safety and radicalism in philanthropy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Kawai Liberal Democratic Party wins overwhelmingly... but support for tax reform is limited, with 70% concerned about funding - Asahi Shimbun Poll

A recent national poll in Japan shows that despite the Liberal Democratic Party's overwhelming victory, support for tax reforms regarding food consumption tax is low, and many voters are concerned about funding.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: The Next Government Will Face a Major Renovation Ahead

The next Finnish government is set to tackle significant infrastructure reforms amid delays in transportation funding and taxation changes.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The fight against hepatitis in Africa hangs in the balance due to U.S. cuts: closed clinics, fewer tests, and canceled research

U.S. funding cuts are severely impacting the battle against hepatitis in Africa, leading to closed clinics and reduced testing capabilities.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exceptions to the fiscal framework for funding the public machine grow and threaten budget control

Exceptions to Brazil's fiscal framework have increased due to a recent Supreme Court ruling, putting pressure on public expenditure control.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Cash crunch: Ministers lament as N10tn capital funding stalls

Ministers in Nigeria are facing severe challenges due to a significant funding shortfall for capital projects, with only less than N1tn released in the first seven months of 2025.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Bertille Bayart: "Public services, the truth of prices or the flight forward of costs"

The article critiques local election candidates in France who promise free public services, arguing that it reflects a deeper issue of accountability and funding.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin: "We, students and alumni of IEP, call on the government to fight the far-left terrorist threat"

Following the murder of a young man named Quentin, students and alumni of various Institutes of Political Studies are urging the French government to reassess public funding for associations linked to the 'antifa' movement.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป 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 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Anti-abolitionist associations of prostitution accuse Equality of "ideological imposition" in access to public funds

Anti-abolitionist associations have accused Spain's Equality Minister of imposing ideological standards on public funding related to prostitution.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The new Investment Plan in Infrastructure for Development

The newly announced Investment Plan in Infrastructure aims to allocate significant funding for various sectors in Mexico, with a focus on public-private partnerships.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The disease spreads through blood - Finland increases countermeasures

Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has allocated โ‚ฌ6.95 million to combat Hepatitis C infections and related deaths.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NANS warns politicians over shady campus projects

The National Association of Nigerian Students cautions public officials against misusing constituency funds for dubious projects in academic institutions.

Feb 17 โ€ข 01:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The government will review the new Sports Law. Siliล†a names the priority

The Latvian government is set to review a new Sports Law focusing on promoting active lifestyles and transparency in sports funding.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Need "some hundreds of millions a year" to operate current public transport in the countryside

Iceland's public transport system in rural areas is facing a financial shortfall requiring hundreds of millions annually to operate effectively.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:31 UTC

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