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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Food Debtors: A Court in Rosario Orders Collection of Child Support Through Electricity Bills

A court in Rosario, Argentina, has mandated that past-due child support payments be collected through the local electricity bill to ensure compliance.

Feb 27 • 22:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Impersonating the ANT to Request Data and Payments in New Frauds: Entity Warns Citizens

The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has warned the public about fraudulent communications impersonating its official channels.

Feb 27 • 20:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Late Fees', 'Temporary Additions', 'Other': Generic Terms Camouflage Extras in Magistrate Salaries

The article discusses how Brazilian magistrates receive additional payments above the constitutional ceiling, described with vague terms, including amounts paid even after mandatory retirement due to penalties for serious offenses.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Constitutional ceiling adjusted for inflation would be 37% higher than the current value of R$ 46 thousand

A proposed adjustment to Brazil's constitutional salary ceiling could raise it by 37% amid ongoing discussions in the Supreme Court regarding illegal payments to public servants.

Feb 27 • 00:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF postpones judgment on pay supplements for public servants until the end of March

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding salary supplements for public servants to March 25, while two temporary decisions suspending these payments remain in effect.

Feb 26 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF postpones the judgment on 'perks' in public salaries to March 25; suspension in effect continues

The Brazilian Supreme Court has postponed the judgment regarding additional payments known as 'perks' in public salaries to March 25, while a suspension of these payments remains in effect.

Feb 26 • 18:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF resumes judgment on additional payments this Thursday

The Brazilian Supreme Court is resuming its judgment on actions regarding additional payments that allow certain public servants to exceed the constitutional salary cap.

Feb 26 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Centrão wants to avoid voting on a project that regulates additional payments if the government does not get involved in the debate

Centrão is seeking to postpone the discussion in Congress on regulating extra payments and inflated salaries, conditioning any debate on the direct involvement of President Lula's government.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Contactless payment will be accepted at all turnstiles of 12 train stations in SP

Starting from this Sunday, twelve metropolitan train stations in São Paulo will accept contactless payments at all turnstiles, eliminating the need for passengers to buy tickets at booths or kiosks.

Feb 25 • 21:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Abetz to consider slashing high-earner public servant retirement payments

The Tasmanian government is looking into reducing superannuation payments for public servants earning over $200,000.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges Dino's injunction that suspended salary perks for public servants; watch

The STF is set to judge the injunction from Minister Flávio Dino that suspended additional salary payments for public servants in Brazil.

Feb 25 • 18:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Does the Oil Law Help Pemex?

The article discusses the increased financial burden on Pemex due to the new Oil Law, highlighting a significant rise in payments compared to previous taxation conditions.

Feb 25 • 09:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF to decide on additional payments for civil servants this Wednesday; projects have been stalled in Congress for years

The Brazilian Supreme Court will deliberate on a decision regarding additional payments to civil servants that have been a subject of legal and legislative contention for years.

Feb 25 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF has jurisprudence against extras, but wavering application

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) has established a position against additional remuneration for public servants, yet inconsistent applications of this stance have allowed these extra payments to proliferate.

Feb 24 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF and Congress decide to draft a transition proposal after meeting about additional payments

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) and Congress have agreed to create a transition rule to regulate the payment of indemnity funds known as 'penduricalhos' in the public service.

Feb 24 • 13:38 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

Fachin invites presidents of Congress, Gilmar and Dino to discuss suspended 'add-ons'

The President of Brazil's Supreme Court has invited key political figures to discuss the suspension of additional payments to public servants that exceed legal salary limits.

Feb 24 • 11:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar suspends judicial and public ministry perks not provided for by national law

Minister Gilmar Mendes of Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that indemnity payments to judiciary and public ministry members must be explicitly established by national law, triggering the suspension of current payments.

Feb 24 • 04:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the week when the STF analyzes the decision that limited 'additional payments', entities meet with Minister Flávio Dino

Representatives from various judicial and legislative bodies met with Minister Flávio Dino to discuss adjustments to a recent decision limiting additional salary payments to public servants.

Feb 24 • 00:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on super salaries is part of the adjustment in the justice system

The suspension of indemnity payments without legal provisions in the public service addresses excessive payments within Brazil's judicial system, which are estimated at R$ 20 billion annually.

Feb 23 • 21:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4's Dirty Business campaigners call for public to stop paying water bills over sewage dumps

Campaigners associated with Channel 4’s Dirty Business urge the public to consider halting water bill payments due to sewage dumping practices by water companies.

Feb 23 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF analyzes decision that limited 'penduricalhos' next Wednesday; see questions and answers

Brazil's Supreme Court will review limitations on additional compensation payments exceeding constitutional salary caps next Wednesday.

Feb 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pharmacies warn of possible shortages of medications: alert about late payments

Pharmacies in Argentina are warning of potential medication shortages due to delays in payments from health insurers and pre-paid plans.

Feb 22 • 00:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Suspects Attempted to Silence Campaign Workers, Recognizing Illegality in Election Bribery Incident

The arrest of candidates in a bribery scandal during Japan's recent House of Representatives election reveals attempts to silence campaign workers about illegal payments.

Feb 21 • 21:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The task force for expediting the payment of lump sums gets to work

The Greek government's economic team is making moves to reduce overdue public debts to private entities, establishing a task force to expedite lump sum payments.

Feb 21 • 06:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNJ determines that the Justice of MT disclose data on overtime and daily payments to commission holders

The CNJ has mandated the Mato Grosso Court of Justice to disclose detailed information regarding overtime and daily payments made to commissioned positions since January 2023.

Feb 20 • 17:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: What the Public-Private Cat Nat Regime Changes for Victims

The French government has declared a natural disaster to expedite compensation for flood victims, who are expected to receive payments soon.

Feb 20 • 16:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the United States, the worrying trajectory of public finances

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has raised alarms about the rising national debt and its implications for future deficits and interest payments in the United States.

Feb 20 • 15:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Developer faces questions at public inquiry about money given to Winnipeg officials

A developer denied that payments made to two Winnipeg city officials were a form of bribery related to a police headquarters contract.

Feb 20 • 14:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Bankruptcies: the Senate toughens the rules on late payments from businesses and the public sector

The French Senate has unanimously passed a proposal to address rising bankruptcy rates by tightening regulations on late payments affecting businesses and public sector buyers.

Feb 19 • 15:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Companies Owned by Two Teachers at Bifröst Received 295 Million in Contractor Payments Over More Than a Decade

Two teachers from Bifröst have received 295 million ISK in contractor payments over the last decade.

Feb 18 • 13:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Graphics Workshops of Mexico has 68 million pesos pending clarification in the Public Account

The Graphics Workshops of Mexico has 68 million pesos pending clarification due to irregularities in payroll payments, unnecessary purchases, and early contract terminations as reported in the 2024 Public Account audit.

Feb 17 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP requests suspension of law that increases indemnity funds above 60% of councilors' salary in MT

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has filed a lawsuit to suspend a law that grants councilors in Diamantino indemnity payments exceeding 60% of their salary.

Feb 17 • 14:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses Calendar: What Social Benefits Are Paid in the Week of February 16 to 20

The Argentine National Social Security Administration (Anses) continues to distribute social benefits during the week of February 16 to 20, 2026, despite interruptions due to public holidays.

Feb 15 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Defensible Super Salaries

Representatives of judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and court members are contesting a ruling from Brazil's Supreme Court that suspended payments of bloated salaries across the three branches of government.

Feb 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EFKA – DYPA: Payments by February 20

A total of €81,324,260.83 will be disbursed to 98,522 beneficiaries between February 16 and 20 as part of scheduled payments from the e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service (DYPA).

Feb 14 • 11:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: GWL Deploys 200 Service Personnel to Recover GH¢866m Debt, Boost Digital Payments

Ghana Water Limited has launched an initiative deploying 200 service personnel to recover GH¢866 million in debts and promote digital payment systems.

Feb 13 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP requests TCU to suspend the salary payment of STJ Minister Marco Buzzi during his suspension

The Brazilian Public Ministry has requested the suspension of salary payments for STJ Minister Marco Buzzi while he is under investigation for sexual harassment allegations.

Feb 13 • 14:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Passengers are tired of cardboard tickets. Cities respond to their expectations

More cities are transitioning from traditional cardboard tickets for public transport to modern mobile payment systems, reflecting passenger demand for convenience.

Feb 12 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VLT and intermunicipal buses start accepting payment via Pix and QR Code in Baixada Santista

The new electronic ticketing model is now operational on the Light Rail Vehicle (VLT) in Santos and São Vicente, Brazil, allowing payment via Pix and QR Code for easier ticket purchases.

Feb 12 • 15:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Banks announce changes to working hours on Monday and which services will not be provided

Banks in Lithuania will alter their working hours and service availability on February 16 due to the holiday, advising customers to complete payments before February 13.

Feb 12 • 07:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJ-SP appeals the decision of Minister Flávio Dino that suspended illegal 'extras' in public service

The São Paulo Court of Justice is appealing a Supreme Court decision that suspended illegal additional payments in the public sector.

Feb 11 • 23:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Judges' entities defend 'perks' and request to participate in action at the Supreme Court questioning payments

A coalition of judicial entities in Brazil is advocating for public sector perks known as 'penduricalhos' while seeking participation in a Supreme Court case that questions the legality of these additional payments.

Feb 11 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses in Piracicaba will have recharging via WhatsApp and payment with discounts through mobile; see how it works

The Piracicaba city government is introducing new methods for public transport fare payment, including WhatsApp recharging and mobile payments with discounts.

Feb 11 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Workers occupy the office of the mayor of Campina Grande due to delayed salaries

Municipal workers in Campina Grande have occupied the mayor's office to protest overdue salaries, rallying for the regularization of their payments.

Feb 11 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJSP appeals against Dino's decision suspending public servants' additional payments

The São Paulo Court of Justice has appealed against a Supreme Court decision that suspended non-legally mandated additional payments for public servants, known as 'penduricalhos.'

Feb 11 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT caught A. Avulis in a bribery case

A. Avulis was involved in a bribery case where several payments were made without raising suspicion among the involved parties.

Feb 11 • 06:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino's decision on additional payments is seen as a message to Fachin and exposes conflict in the STF

Minister Flávio Dino's decision to suspend additional payments for public servants is perceived as a direct message to the president of the Supreme Court, Edson Fachin, highlighting an internal struggle regarding ethical standards within the tribunal.

Feb 11 • 01:58 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

NemKonto System Down After Power Outage

The NemKonto system in Denmark is currently non-operational due to a power outage at a data center, affecting all public authorities, private businesses, and citizens reliant on the system for payments.

Feb 10 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hugo Motta defends Dino's decision to suspend payments of 'penduricalhos' in the public service

Hugo Motta supports the suspension of illegal additional payments in the public sector announced by Minister Flávio Dino.

Feb 10 • 15:06 UTC

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