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🌍 AllAfrica
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Nigeria: Emir Sanusi Hails Governor Yusuf for Allocating 30% of Budget to Education

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II commended Governor Abba Yusuf for dedicating 30% of Kano State's budget to education, highlighting its positive impact on student performance.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Feared Cuts Coming: Pensions, Child Benefits, Education, Cancer Drugs

Experts warn of significant budget cuts and tax increases in Finland to rectify the public finances, which could include pension cuts and changes to child benefits.

Mar 23 • 04:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A warning about Finnish pensions: "Now is definitely not the time"

Experts warn that the Finnish pension system may need to be reevaluated amid significant state budget consolidation needs.

Mar 22 • 10:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

After boasting about cuts, government officials blame Trump for harming the management of the war with Iran

US government officials are blaming Trump for negatively affecting the management of the ongoing conflict with Iran due to severe budget cuts that have left the State Department understaffed.

Mar 21 • 16:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Preparing the state budget for 2027

The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance is set to minimally adjust the public finance plan for 2027 after the budget was approved last year.

Mar 21 • 14:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Czech President Warns - State Budget Does Not Comply with NATO Obligations

Czech President Pavel warned that the country's defense budget does not meet NATO obligations, allocating only 1.73% of GDP instead of the required 2%.

Mar 20 • 16:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Czech President Signs State Budget but Criticizes Its Non-Compliance with NATO Commitments

Czech President Petr Pavel signed the 2026 budget, highlighting its failure to meet NATO defense spending commitments.

Mar 20 • 16:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

President Pavel signed the state budget for this year with a deficit of 310 billion

Czech President Pavel has signed the state budget for the year, registering a significant deficit of 310 billion Czech koruna.

Mar 20 • 08:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Media: Laid-off LVM board members quickly take up well-paid positions in the company without competition

The Latvian government has prioritized cost reduction and budget contributions from state-owned companies, leading to layoffs at Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) while former board members are appointed to new managerial positions without public competition.

Mar 19 • 13:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The War in Iran, the Fifth New Pretext for Sánchez to Fail in His Duty to Present Budgets

President Pedro Sánchez uses the Iran war as a rationale for delaying the presentation of Spain's state budget for the third consecutive year.

Mar 19 • 00:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deputies approve the inclusion of a R$ 3.2 billion loan in the Amazonas budget for 2026

The Amazonas state assembly approved a bill to include a R$ 3.2 billion loan in the 2026 budget, requested by Governor Wilson Lima.

Mar 18 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

There is no money, and they are looking for excuses

Struggles in the implementation of subsidized energy programs for home interventions reveal significant issues within the Greek state budget and consumer behavior.

Mar 18 • 09:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"The result is none." Babiš discussed ambassadors and defense spending with Pavel

Former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš commented on the tense relations between the new cabinet led by President Petr Pavel and the government concerning defense spending and budget accountability.

Mar 17 • 16:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state is acquiring a financial fraud prevention strategy for nearly 300,000 euros

The Estonian Ministry of Finance aims to develop a financial fraud prevention communication strategy and awareness campaign with a budget of approximately 300,000 euros.

Mar 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry of Finance changes the budget accounting methodology

The Estonian Ministry of Finance plans to change its accounting methodology for unspent funds in the state budget due to the current system being misleading.

Mar 16 • 08:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:15: Special Committee of the Riigikogu on the State Budget Situation

The Estonian Riigikogu's special committee convenes to discuss issues related to the 2024 state budget and its execution at a public session.

Mar 16 • 08:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Finance wants to change the accounting of unused budget

The Estonian Ministry of Finance plans to modify how unused funds in the state budget are accounted for, aiming for a clearer financial picture by 2027.

Mar 16 • 02:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in New York: Kathy Hochul presented the key aspects of the executive budget for fiscal year 2027

New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a $260 billion executive budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, highlighting key spending measures and addressing federal funding cuts.

Mar 13 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bills of Thousands of Euros Due to Road Damage – Expert Not Enthusiastic About Converting Asphalt Roads to Gravel

In Finland, the state of numerous roads is a pressing issue, with discussions about converting asphalt roads to cheaper gravel alternatives met with skepticism from experts.

Mar 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Frontline settlements? You’ve made a mistake with Netanyahu, he prefers to invest in completely different places

In the upcoming elections, residents of right-wing Likud cities should remember the cuts made to the state's budget that affected critical welfare programs.

Mar 13 • 04:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abia Intentional About Education – Otti

Abia State Governor Alex Otti emphasizes the government's commitment to reforming the education sector by dedicating 20% of the state's annual budget to education for three consecutive years.

Mar 12 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fuels: How Much Would Subsidizing Pump Prices Cost the State?

The French government is hesitant to subsidize fuel prices at the pump, citing budget constraints and the potential financial burden on the state.

Mar 12 • 06:45 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Governor of Amazonas requests the inclusion of a R$ 3.2 billion loan in the state budget for 2026

The Governor of Amazonas is proposing a bill to include a R$ 3.2 billion loan from 2024 in the state's 2026 budget to manage internal debts.

Mar 11 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

2.07 billion euros remained unused from last year's state budget

Last year, 2.07 billion euros of the state budget remained unused in Estonia due to various financial management issues including slow EU fund transfers.

Mar 11 • 11:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The budget approval is in the final phase; the state will again start pouring money into roads, research, and sports

Czechia's budget approval is nearing completion and the government plans to allocate funds to infrastructure, research and sports.

Mar 11 • 07:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

LIVE at 8:30: Riigikogu committees discuss matters related to the Auvere oil plant

The Riigikogu's Special Committee on State Budget Control and the Anti-Corruption Committee are set to discuss the status and depreciation of the Auvere oil plant in a public meeting.

Mar 11 • 05:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu presents FCT budget, seeks Senate confirmation for Oyedele

President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2026 budget for the Federal Capital Territory and requested the Senate to confirm Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.

Mar 11 • 01:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Adorni Gains Power in Government: Now He is Delegated the Supervision of State Expenditures

Manuel Adorni has been given increased authority in the Argentine government, including oversight of all state budget disbursements.

Mar 10 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With project and budget to be completed, the state decree formalizes land for the Metropolitan Hospital in Campinas

A state decree formalizes the donation of land for the new Metropolitan Hospital in Campinas, with construction plans expected to be published soon.

Mar 10 • 20:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State Pensioners exempt from new savings rule if born before certain date

State pensioners will not be subject to a new cash ISA savings limit announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, provided they were born before a specified date.

Mar 10 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

State pensioners face 'huge and unwelcome' tax bill after April change

State pensioners in the UK may soon encounter significant new tax liabilities due to changes implemented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, affecting their income tax responsibilities.

Mar 10 • 05:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kaisa Juuso boiled over to the Ministry of Finance - 'It's easy to shoot from the ivory tower'

Kaisa Juuso criticizes the Finnish Ministry of Finance for its approach to welfare state budget cuts, suggesting that talking about service cuts is easy when not faced with real consequences.

Mar 9 • 16:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: IWD - NGO Urges Better Kaduna Health Budget Rollout to Reduce Maternal, Child Deaths

An NGO in Kaduna has called for increased implementation of the state’s health budget to address the high rates of maternal and child mortality.

Mar 9 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russia's budget has a billion-dollar hole - the only escape would be a prolonged war in Iran

Russia's oil and gas revenues have decreased nearly by half in the first two months of the year, with the budget deficit rising sharply as state expenditures remain high.

Mar 9 • 10:14 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Degel HaTorah and Shas Expected to Support Budget Even Without Conscription Exemption Law Due to War

The Haredi parties are expected to back the state budget for 2026 without linking it to a conscription exemption law, a decision driven by the current war situation in Israel.

Mar 8 • 14:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ministry: 300 thousand euros will be allocated for fish stocking this year

The Lithuanian Ministry of Environment announced a budget of 300,000 euros for fish stocking in state water bodies, focusing on maintaining a sufficient population of predatory fish, particularly pike.

Mar 8 • 12:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mr. Cutter or the Budget Director says that there is no money to keep rural roads paved

Finland's budget director, Mika Niemelä, emphasizes the impossibility of maintaining paved rural roads amidst rapid state debt and ongoing public expenditure cuts.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Vice Governor of the Czech National Bank Criticizes Schillerová and Issues a Strong Warning

The Vice Governor of the Czech National Bank, Eva Zamrazilová, warns about the rising debt of the Czech Republic, which is set to exceed state revenues by 310 billion korunas this year.

Mar 7 • 16:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Social media will be banned for children in this state of India, the Chief Minister provided information

The Karnataka state government in India will impose a social media ban for teenagers under 16, as announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the annual budget presentation.

Mar 7 • 00:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hladík: Budget cuts threaten nature. The Christian Democrats have amendments to the state budget

Budget cuts in Czechia are posing a threat to nature, according to Hladík, while the Christian Democrats propose amendments to the state budget.

Mar 5 • 11:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Black-Red in Hesse: How Reliable is the Hesse SPD?

The article discusses the reliability of the Hesse SPD in relation to the recent compromises made regarding the state education budget.

Mar 5 • 07:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of Myths about the VAT Gap. The Government Will Not Gain Billions

The article discusses the limitations and misconceptions surrounding the VAT gap in Poland and its impact on the state budget.

Mar 5 • 03:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KNAB: The National Alliance must repay 210,673 euros or enforcement will be applied

The National Alliance faces enforcement for failing to repay misused state budget funds amounting to 210,673 euros, following an adverse court ruling by the Supreme Court of Latvia.

Mar 4 • 09:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government will distribute the State Defense Fund, with the largest portion of funds allocated to the division

The Lithuanian government plans to allocate over 710 million euros from increased taxes to the State Defense Fund, with significant investments aimed at military capabilities and infrastructure.

Mar 4 • 03:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What is happening with 'Rail Baltica'? Funding from the state budget is higher in Estonia, while the shortfall in Latvia may be greater than in Lithuania

The construction of the 'Rail Baltica' project faces significant funding challenges in Latvia, with potential costs exceeding 4 billion euros and a shortage projected to reach 10 billion euros.

Mar 4 • 03:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Millions in Healthcare / We Spend More on Medications, Yet Do Not Consider Their Benefits. If We Want to Acquire New Ones, the System Needs to Be Cleansed

A report reveals that spending on medications in Slovakia has drastically increased, surpassing the state budget due to poorly implemented health reforms.

Mar 3 • 16:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Crown costs 2.2 euros for each Spaniard and 105 million euros from the Budget is allocated to sustain it

Spain's monarchy costs each citizen €2.2, with a total of €105 million allocated from state budgets, reflecting the broader expenses tied to royal functions including security and travel.

Mar 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Deficit lower than planned, but the problem has not disappeared. What’s next for the state finances?

Poland's state budget deficit for 2025 was significantly lower than anticipated due to lower-than-expected revenue collection, raising concerns about future public finances.

Mar 3 • 03:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Structural failure and omission: ALMT report points out problems in combating femicide in MT

A preliminary report from the Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly's thematic committee on combating femicide highlights significant issues in the state's approach to this violence, including government inaction, structural failures, and a lack of budget execution.

Mar 3 • 00:35 UTC

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