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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

USU: Loan repayment periods for mortgages are set to increase – experts completely dismiss the idea

Finnish financial regulators criticize a government proposal to extend mortgage repayment periods to 35 years, warning of increased household debt risks.

Feb 26 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour ministers explore ways of easing burden of plan 2 student loans

UK ministers are considering options to alleviate the financial strain of plan 2 student loans due to increased repayment pressures, with discussions about changing repayment thresholds and inflation rates.

Feb 25 • 16:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Student loans hope after Martin Lewis slams 'horrible' decision for graduates

Martin Lewis criticizes the UK government's decision to freeze the repayment threshold for Plan 2 student loans, which has stirred controversy among graduates and politicians alike.

Feb 25 • 16:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Do not exceed '5 days' of loan delinquency... If repayment is difficult, consider debt adjustment

The article emphasizes the importance of addressing loan delinquencies promptly and exploring debt adjustment options if repayment becomes difficult.

Feb 24 • 10:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

The pressure is building on government to reform student loan repayments

The UK government faces increasing pressure to reform student loan repayments amid a Labour rebellion over a three-year freeze on repayment thresholds.

Feb 22 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Estimated 100 billion euros: Trade politician sees opportunities for repayment of US tariffs

EU Parliament member Bernd Lange estimates that over 100 billion euros in excess tariffs paid by German companies could be refunded following a US Supreme Court ruling against President Trump's tariff policies.

Feb 21 • 11:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supermarkets ask Kassab for changes in new ICMS rules in SP

São Paulo supermarkets are requesting adjustments to the new ICMS tax rules, seeking a reduction in the repayment period for overpaid taxes.

Feb 18 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Britons living in Europe face repayment hikes amid Reeves student loans row

UK graduates residing in Europe are set to experience significant increases in their student loan repayments starting in April, stirring controversy amid ongoing debates surrounding student debt reform.

Feb 18 • 15:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The tax office is to deal with the issue of relief in the repayment of fines, even if the debt has already been collected

A ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland indicates that taxpayers can seek relief on traffic violation fines under certain circumstances, despite previous collection efforts by authorities.

Feb 16 • 12:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Scholarship Interest Rates Soar, Limit Approaches - A Difference of Four Years After Graduation Results in an Increase of 780,000 Yen in Total Repayment

The rise in scholarship interest rates in Japan, resulting from a revision in financial policies, has significantly increased repayment amounts for students graduating four years apart.

Feb 14 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Orbán requested repayment of 'debt'. Trump only sent a substitute

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sought repayment from former President Donald Trump, who responded with a different representative.

Feb 13 • 17:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"I know well that I have messed up": Now Michael Larsens has to pay back social benefits for half a million

Michael Larsens faces repayment of social benefits after being accused of fraud while working at a nightclub during his leave due to health issues.

Feb 13 • 07:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Indebted Families: More People Are Seeking Credit Outside of Banks and Having More Difficulty Paying It Back

The number of families in Argentina accumulating debt, particularly with non-bank entities, continues to rise, leading to increased challenges in repayment.

Feb 12 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NUS urges ‘loan shark’ Reeves to reverse changes to student debt repayment

Protesters gathered outside the Houses of Parliament to oppose new student loan repayment changes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, which they feel will increase their financial burden.

Feb 11 • 19:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis declares 'breach of natural justice' over Plan 2 loan changes

Martin Lewis criticizes the UK government's freeze on student loan repayment thresholds, arguing it unfairly impacts graduates by increasing their repayment amounts.

Feb 9 • 15:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Repayment of a loan grants the right to housing relief

The article discusses a promotional package offering subscribers access to both PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times, emphasizing the value of this double journalism service.

Feb 9 • 04:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU Loans for the Military. Will SAFE Be Delayed by Politics?

Poland is considering EU loans under the SAFE mechanism, raising political concerns about potential limitations on military procurement and repayment challenges.

Feb 9 • 03:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Circular reasoning about nuclear power

The article discusses the economic arguments surrounding nuclear power as highlighted in a recent book review, particularly focusing on the debt repayment structures of nuclear projects.

Feb 7 • 10:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Even with unemployment low, high interest rates lead to record delinquencies

Despite historically low unemployment, delinquency rates surged to record levels due to high interest rates and shorter repayment timelines.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Katshéli Law – Supreme Court: Vindication for Borrowers – What It Decided About Non-Performing Loans

The Supreme Court supported borrowers by ruling that interest on loans covered by the Katshéli Law will be calculated based on the monthly payment rather than on the total amount, significantly reducing repayment amounts for approximately 350,000 borrowers.

Feb 5 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits back student loan write-offs amid Rachel Reeves' repayment freeze

A recent poll reveals that nearly half of Brits support the government writing off some or all student debt, particularly among graduates, amid concerns over a repayment freeze for Plan 2 borrowers.

Feb 4 • 14:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Red loans: Supreme Court Plenary's decision on Thursday

The Greek Supreme Court will issue a decision on February 5 regarding the calculation of interest for 350,000 borrowers under the Katseli Law dealing with repayment issues and the management of distressed loans.

Feb 3 • 11:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court: Critical Plenary on Red Loans – Interest per Installment or on the Total Debt?

The Supreme Court is set to decide on a crucial matter regarding interest calculations for borrowers under the Katseli law facing repayment issues, affecting around 350,000 borrowers and the companies managing the bad loans.

Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government will demand the repayment of unused or poorly justified European funds

The Spanish government is set to implement a regulation requiring public and private entities to repay unused funds from the European Union to the Treasury.

Feb 3 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Renovation in Installments: The Energy Upgrade of the House and Payment in Installments on Electricity Bills

On-Bill Financing offers energy upgrades without upfront costs, allowing repayment through electricity bills, aiming to accelerate building renovations and reduce household energy costs.

Feb 2 • 16:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Exclusive: Allegations of 5 million won sponsorship by member of Kim Kyung's family foundation to 강선우… separate from 100 million repayment route

Allegations have emerged that a member of former Seoul City Councilor Kim Kyung's family foundation sent a significant amount of sponsorship money to independent lawmaker 강선우, raising concerns about potential financial impropriety.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Tax Evasion: Suspended Sentence for Banker in the Cum-Ex Scandal

The Bonn Regional Court sentenced former Varengold banker Mohammad D. to eight months probation and mandated repayment of 1.6 million euros from illegal stock trades.

Jan 15 • 16:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The government removed the point about returning money to EU funds from the agenda. We asked why.

The Croatian government has removed an agenda item concerning the repayment of funds to the EU budget, raising questions on the reasons behind this decision.

Jan 13 • 12:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Chinese Supertankers Abruptly Change Course to Venezuela

Two Chinese supertankers heading to Venezuela to pick up crude oil shipments for debt repayment have changed course and are returning to Asia, indicating that the South American nation under U.S. sanctions may not export oil to its main customer soon.

Jan 13 • 11:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

A Solid and Stable Argentina: Buenos Aires Has Repaid the 20 Billion Dollars Advanced by the United States at the End of October

The Argentine government has fully repaid the 20 billion dollars loaned by the United States, signaling financial stability according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Jan 10 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Partizan basketball team loaned 1.5 million euros to the football team to pass UEFA inspection

The Partizan basketball team has loaned 1.5 million euros to its football team to help them pass a UEFA inspection, with a promise of repayment after the sale of player Grimaldo.

Jan 9 • 16:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal prime minister says country will not seek debt restructuring

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that the government will not pursue debt restructuring despite significant repayment challenges.

Jan 9 • 14:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

"They told us that we are no longer studying." Students and parents describe how a school owned by an ANO politician demanded tens of thousands from them

Students at Sion High School in Hradec Králové found themselves in a stressful situation before their final exams as the school demanded repayment of tens of thousands in tuition fees, leading to suspension of their studies.

Jan 9 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis issues warning over 'dangerous' money trap insisting 'this is so important'

Financial expert Martin Lewis warns viewers about the risks of managing credit card debt and presents shocking statistics on repayment timelines during a segment on This Morning.

Jan 8 • 12:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Freezing of Bonds for Telegram in Russia and Pavel Durov Comments

Telegram has had $500 million in bonds frozen in Russia due to Western sanctions, complicating its debt repayment and buyback opportunities.

Jan 7 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP full list of people who may need to repay benefit - or check if you're due cash

The article discusses the potential for benefit claimants to need to repay financial help received from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), highlighting that around 1.1 million people could be affected.

Jan 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Column 'My Judgment': When Must Christmas Bonuses Be Repaid?

The article discusses the conditions under which employers can demand repayment of Christmas bonuses after they are received by employees.

Jan 3 • 16:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The repayment of over 10 million euros in loans for Uljanik will be postponed

The Croatian government is focusing on privatization solutions for the Uljanik shipyard while discussing the postponement of loan repayments exceeding 10 million euros.

Dec 30 • 06:37 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Air Nostrum repays 20 million to SEPI for pandemic rescue ahead of schedule

Air Nostrum has repaid 20 million euros to SEPI ahead of schedule, bringing its total repayment during the pandemic to 140.2 million euros.

Dec 29 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

SAFE brings billion savings to Poland. We know how much we will really gain

Poland is set to benefit from significant financial savings through loans from the EU's SAFE instrument, which will also provide advantages for the local industry and favorable loan repayment options compared to traditional financing.

Dec 29 • 04:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Public debt: The plan for the full repayment of the first memorandum loans

Greece aims to fully repay its bilateral loans from the first memorandum to Eurozone countries by 2031, moving forward with early debt repayments following approval from the ESM.

Dec 27 • 11:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

How Greece is ‘closing’ loans from the first memorandum earlier

Greece plans to fully repay its costly bilateral loans from the eurozone countries by 2031, a decade earlier than initially scheduled, following a recent early repayment of €5.287 billion.

Dec 27 • 08:19 UTC

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