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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Palantir extends reach into British state as it gets access to sensitive FCA data

Palantir has secured a contract to access sensitive Financial Conduct Authority data to aid in tackling financial crime in the UK.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Cuba - the second major power outage in a week

Havana experienced a complete blackout just before dusk following a previous outage that occurred just five days earlier, highlighting the precarious state of Cuba's aging electrical system.

Mar 22 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ creates a genetic profile bank to assist investigations and locate missing persons

The state of Rio de Janeiro is establishing a genetic profile database to aid police investigations and help identify missing persons, as mandated by a law recently signed by Governor Cláudio Castro.

Mar 20 • 22:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State of public calamity is declared in Tuntum; residents can request withdrawal of FGTS

The city of Tuntum in Maranhão, Brazil, has been officially declared in a state of public calamity due to recent flooding, allowing residents to access their FGTS funds to aid recovery efforts.

Mar 18 • 20:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will the Ministry of Interior and Administration collaborate with the Church? An unusual idea from the ministry

Polish ministers meet with bishops to discuss potential collaboration between the state and the Church in crisis situations.

Mar 18 • 08:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

E-piim plans to sell Latvian dairy to cover debts

E-piim is planning to sell its Latvian subsidiary, a dairy plant, in order to address its debt issues.

Mar 17 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

USA threatens Zambia: we will cut HIV aid if you do not grant access to your resources

The USA is considering reducing HIV aid to Zambia to pressure the country into a deal that would allow American companies greater access to its critical resources, as revealed by a draft memorandum from the US State Department.

Mar 17 • 12:10 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The family of triplets born in Riga will receive a one-time state benefit of 15,000 euros

A family in Riga is set to receive a one-time government aid of 15,000 euros for the expenses associated with the birth of triplets.

Mar 17 • 12:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kebbi community hails Idris, aide over Ramadan palliatives

Residents of Zauro community in Kebbi State praise Governor Idris for timely distribution of Ramadan food aid.

Mar 17 • 00:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

EU crisis plan on energy, public aid for bills: 'Even the ETS needs reviewing'

The EU is rolling out a crisis plan addressing the energy market, proposing increased state aids and reduced taxes to combat high energy costs ahead of an upcoming European Council meeting.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridges and roads destroyed: government acknowledges emergency situation in municipality of MT after heavy rains

The Brazilian government has recognized a state of emergency in Peixoto de Azevedo, Mato Grosso, due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains, impacting infrastructure and prompting federal aid requests.

Mar 14 • 19:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC officer dies during palliatives distribution in Kano

A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officer tragically died during the distribution of Ramadan and Sallah palliatives in Kano State, with officials moving to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Mar 14 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Families Rescued from Boats After Flooding in Peruíbe; Number of Displaced People Rises

Heavy rains in Peruíbe, São Paulo, have led to 110 people being displaced, prompting state humanitarian aid and the reopening of temporary shelters.

Mar 13 • 13:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Commentary: State Aid for Housing? Not Money for Purchases, But for Construction

A commentary discussing the need for state housing aid to focus on construction rather than funding purchases.

Mar 10 • 12:20 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Dead on arrival: South Sudan's devastated health system

South Sudan's healthcare is heavily reliant on foreign aid and is severely under-resourced due to widespread corruption, as illustrated by a state governor's need to seek treatment abroad.

Mar 9 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal government releases R$ 500 million in credit and R$ 7.3 thousand aid for those affected by rains in Zona da Mata

The Brazilian federal government has announced financial assistance and credit for families and businesses affected by severe storms in the state of Minas Gerais.

Mar 9 • 13:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WHAT DO ENTREPRENEURS THINK ⟩ Should the state help those present in danger zones with taxpayers' money?

Notable Estonian entrepreneurs discuss whether the government should assist individuals who voluntarily traveled to a region showing signs of potential war using taxpayers' money.

Mar 6 • 09:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG distributes food aid to 42,000 vulnerable residents in Yobe

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria has initiated the distribution of food aid to 42,000 vulnerable residents in Yobe State as part of a national initiative to combat hunger and poverty.

Mar 5 • 12:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

In the quiet and cold halls of Slovalco / Aluminum plant in Žiar could restart smelting furnaces by the end of the year if state aid with electricity prices is finalized

The Slovak aluminum plant Slovalco is set to potentially restart its primary aluminum production by the year's end if the government finalizes electricity price support.

Mar 4 • 18:50 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

California Governor: Israel is a 'kind of apartheid state,' reconsider aid

California Governor Gavin Newsom has stated that Israel is a 'kind of apartheid state' and called for a reconsideration of U.S. security aid to Israel.

Mar 4 • 16:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Social workers: No one can be forced to accept help

Social workers emphasize that individuals cannot be compelled to receive state assistance, despite ongoing efforts to offer shelter and food to those in need.

Mar 4 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flood leaves 60 homeless and 1,600 displaced in Espinosa

A flood in Espinosa, Brazil, has left 60 people homeless and 1,600 displaced, with municipal and state authorities mobilizing to provide assistance and cleanup efforts.

Mar 2 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of 20 cities in Paraná caring for elderly relatives can receive up to R$ 810 from the government; see rules

Family members caring for elderly individuals in Paraná can apply for financial aid from the state government through the "Bolsa Cuidador Familiar" pilot project.

Mar 2 • 08:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Build HOPE 2026: Economic Support for Parents with Assets Less Than $10,000

The state of Maine has launched the Build HOPE program to provide financial aid to eligible parents with low assets for educational costs.

Mar 2 • 02:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC has disaster drills with evacuation of houses and temporary shelters; see what to expect

On Sunday, residents of Santa Catarina will receive a special SMS from the Civil Defense announcing a disaster simulation in the state.

Feb 28 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU Commission approves Greek state aid of 400 million euros for business investments in clean technologies

The EU Commission has approved a 400-million-euro state aid scheme to support strategic investments in clean technologies in Greece.

Feb 26 • 09:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The president of Plus Ultra states that he had no "doubt" he could apply for the rescue, but denies "favors and undue interference"

The president of Plus Ultra, Julio Martínez Sola, testified before the Spanish Senate, asserting that he had no doubt his airline could qualify for state aid, while denying any improper influence in the process.

Feb 25 • 11:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

European Commission: Approved Greek state aid of 400 million euros for business investments in clean technologies

The European Commission has approved a Greek state aid scheme of 400 million euros aimed at strategic investments in clean technologies.

Feb 24 • 14:16 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

South Sudan: UN Aid Chief sounds alarm on humanitarian situation

The UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher warns of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in South Sudan, highlighting the devastating impact of aid cuts and ongoing violence.

Feb 24 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ubatuba declares a state of emergency and receives humanitarian aid after damage caused by rain

Ubatuba has declared a state of emergency and received humanitarian aid after significant rainfall caused severe damage in the city.

Feb 23 • 12:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense sets up crisis cabinet to monitor rains in the coast of SP

The São Paulo Civil Defense established a crisis cabinet to manage the response to severe rains on the state's coastline and dispatched humanitarian aid to the most affected municipalities.

Feb 23 • 11:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professor thinks Joensuu city mismanaged the €30 million music house competition: 'It's pouring into the cooperative's pocket'

A public law professor has criticized Joensuu city's handling of the competition for a €30 million music and cultural center, suggesting it may constitute hidden state aid.

Feb 21 • 11:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mayors pushing for guaranteed income programs decry the dismantling of federal aid programs

The Mayors for a Guaranteed Income coalition criticized the cuts to federal aid programs, emphasizing the importance of state interventions to support economic stability amid ongoing economic hardships.

Feb 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state is looking for ways to assist dairy producers in difficulty

The Estonian government is seeking ways to assist dairy producers facing financial difficulties due to issues within the cooperative E-Piim.

Feb 19 • 19:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Constitutional Court aims to make itself more accessible to socially disadvantaged individuals

Proposed amendments will allow state-funded legal assistance in constitutional court proceedings to be accessed at the stage of preparing constitutional complaints, making the court more accessible to socially disadvantaged people.

Feb 19 • 11:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: Joint UN Convoy Brings Vital Aid to Cut-Off Communities in Sudan's South Kordofan State

A joint UN convoy successfully delivered essential humanitarian aid to over 130,000 people in South Kordofan, Sudan, marking the first significant supply effort in three months.

Feb 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Ministry is preparing million-euro support for STT

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications plans to prepare a state aid package of over one million euros to support the Finnish News Agency STT.

Feb 18 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Significant emergency funding for STT

The Finnish government is preparing to provide €1.05 million in state aid to the Finnish News Agency (STT) to ensure its continued operation amidst challenging market conditions.

Feb 18 • 13:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NELFUND disburses ₦31.3m students’ loan to Kano varsity

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed ₦31,335,500 to the Kaduna State College of Education for student loans in the 2025/2026 academic session.

Feb 18 • 10:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

For the first time in two decades, Mamdani plans to raise property tax in New York

New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani is set to propose raising the property tax for the first time in over twenty years to address a significant budget deficit.

Feb 17 • 17:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Trump calls Cuba a 'failed state' and rules out repeating Maduro scenario

U.S. President Donald Trump described Cuba as a 'failed state' while encouraging the country to seek an agreement with the U.S., ruling out direct intervention akin to that in Venezuela.

Feb 17 • 02:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NELFUND disburses ₦392.8 million students’ loan to Delta University

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed ₦392.8 million in student loans to Delta State University, benefiting 1,854 students.

Feb 15 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

State Department: The U.S. sends over six tons of medical supplies to Venezuela

The U.S. has sent over six tons of medical supplies to Venezuela, indicating a new phase of international cooperation after years of tension.

Feb 13 • 20:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Florida: Ron DeSantis announced 311 million dollars for infrastructure in 37 communities

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $311 million infrastructure aid package aimed at improving critical services in 37 communities across the state.

Feb 13 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

FGC wants to share risk with banks in loan to BRB

The FGC aims to limit its liability in a loan to BRB to aid in the state bank's restructuring after significant losses from past operations.

Feb 12 • 17:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Robert Gwiazdowski: Reduced VAT rates on beverages – is this prohibited state aid?

The article discusses concerns over proposed reduced VAT rates on beverages in Poland and whether such measures constitute prohibited state aid favoring specific businesses.

Feb 12 • 17:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

School Assistance: How to Enroll to Receive Aid from Anses

The article outlines the steps necessary for families to enroll their children to receive state school assistance in Argentina for the 2026 academic year.

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

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles overnight

Kyiv was attacked by ballistic missiles resulting in injuries and damage to residential buildings, while the city continues to face a state of emergency due to power outages.

Feb 12 • 03:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara killings: Governor rolls out recovery support for victims

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched a committee to aid survivors and families impacted by a recent terrorist attack in the Woro community, focusing on rehabilitation and justice.

Feb 12 • 00:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Online Decision Aid: Election-O-Mat for the State Election in Baden-Württemberg is Online

The Election-O-Mat, a decision aid for voters in Baden-Württemberg, is now available online, helping citizens identify which political party aligns with their views ahead of the upcoming state election.

Feb 10 • 15:30 UTC

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