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The state debt in Czechia rose significantly last year, surpassing 3.5 trillion.

Czechia's state debt increased by 312.3 billion crowns in the last year, highlighting significant fiscal challenges.

Tasmania's Treasury warns that the state's finances are set to deteriorate rapidly, with net debt projected to reach $146 billion by 2040.

Bosnia's public broadcaster BHRT has gone dark as a protest against the government's failure to adequately support it amid rising debt issues.

Over 1.4 million people in Mato Grosso are in debt, largely due to the rising cost of living in the state.

President Trump’s State of the Union address highlighted key policy proposals but left out significant issues that could impact his second term in 2026.

The Brazilian Supreme Court has formed a majority to validate São Paulo's debt refinancing contract with the federal government, ensuring the state saves R$ 1 billion per month.

Rio Grande do Norte has become the second-most indebted state in Brazil, surpassing the legal limit for personnel expenditures.

Egypt's Ministry of Finance has introduced the "Citizen Bond," which offers a fixed annual return of 17.75% paid monthly to help citizens invest in government securities and manage state debts.

This article discusses Spain's increasing state debt and its reliance on foreign investors as highlighted by connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Left Alliance in Finland has been excluded from the debt brake agreement due to concerns regarding a proposed deficit target.

A discussion led by experts from the Bank of Latvia examines the country's debt dynamics and the role of government debt in stimulating economic activity during downturns.

Climate change impacts public finances in various ways, leading to higher costs associated with state debt.

Columnist John Robson discusses the political and financial state of Canada, questioning whether Canadians and their governments acknowledge the significant issues facing the country.

The Supreme Court of India has criticized state governments for distributing freebies despite being in significant debt, urging them to focus on job creation instead.

Ogun State's debt has reached N494 billion, with significant increases in both local and foreign borrowings, while Internally Generated Revenue has risen above N240 billion.

Michoacán has passed a constitutional reform that prevents state governments from contracting debt beyond their six-year term, aiming to put an end to decades of public debt burdens on the population.

Analyst Mait Kraun discusses how inflation and state debt risks are significantly reducing the real value of the Bank of Estonia's reserves, which amount to two billion euros.

Ogun State's debt has reached N494 billion, according to the Commissioner for Finance, while the state's Internally Generated Revenue has significantly increased to N240 billion.

The Russian government has implemented an unexpected increase in railway tariffs to support the financially struggling Russian Railways, facing massive debt and losses due to the ongoing conflict.

The recent confrontation between central banker Yannis Stournaras and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has highlighted an overlooked issue regarding the 'borrowing' of the state from pension funds.

Two courses at the State University of Mato Grosso have been suspended due to unpaid debts from the city hall of Confresa.

The Generalitat is planning new banking operations to secure financing as it aims to exit the State's Liquidity Fund (FLA).

The article discusses the implications of a government official's comments regarding a financial obligation owed by the state to the Panathinaikos football club for developments related to their stadium.

Michoacán Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla has proposed a constitutional reform aimed at preventing the state from accruing public debt beyond his term.

Brazil's Post Office has accumulated R$ 3.7 billion in unpaid obligations to suppliers, pension funds, employee health plans, and federal taxes due to ongoing financial crises.

State institutions in Iceland have cancelled approximately 2.3 billion ISK in debts belonging to the University of Bifröst.

This article discusses the systematic circumvention of budgetary responsibility rules by the Slovak government, especially concerning the adoption of the 2026 state budget.

As of September 2025, Mexico's public debt among its states reached over 689 billion pesos, with significant per capita debt especially in six states.

In Campinas, a state initiative is providing extensive discounts to help residents pay off their state tax debts, including IPVA and ICMS.

The Ministry of Defense asserts that the State will cover the $200 billion debt of the IOFA following the dissolution of the military social security system.

The national government has instructed the State Attorney's Office to cease its role as a plaintiff in the case concerning the 2018 IMF loan, justifying the decision by stating that the case has been dismissed.

The Edo State chapter of the APC has accused former National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun of owing ₦150 million in loans and membership dues, which he has dismissed as false.

The Pernambuco Legislative Assembly (Alepe) will focus on at least four state executive projects related to financial issues at the beginning of 2026.

The Greek government is set to cover a debt of 200 to 250 million euros owed by various public entities to the Public Power Corporation, as numerous unpaid electricity bills have burdened the state budget from 2021 to 2023.

Top economist Moritz Schularick criticizes Europe's fear and America's strength, urging for an end to European small-state mentality in defense, advocating for a united army and common defense spending funded by shared debt.

The EU plans to support Ukraine with around 60 billion euros for weapons and ammunition in 2026 and 2027 while also providing 30 billion euros to stabilize the Ukrainian state budget amid a looming insolvency in April.

The Senate is investigating the Venezuelan airline Plus Ultra's connections to the government and the whereabouts of a 53 million public aid package used to settle a debt with Venezuela's state oil company.

Today, the Greek State is making its debut borrowing from the markets for 2026 through the issuance of a 10-year bond, with the yield set at 3.35%.

The Spanish airline Plus Ultra has settled its historical debt with Venezuela due to a government rescue.

The Greek Ministry of National Economy intensifies its oversight on public agencies that delay payments, as state debts exceed 3 billion euros.

The state is stimulating the economy with debt-financed investments, but a study warns that exceptions for military spending could lead to risks and potentially a public debt trap.

Venezuelan government bonds and those of state oil company PDVSA saw a sharp increase following the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces in Caracas, sparking expectations of a potential political shift and a complex sovereign debt restructuring.

The German state is collecting record tax revenues but is still amassing an unprecedented debt pile, leading to debates about reallocating funds meant for infrastructure improvements to cover planned expenditures.

Italy's parliament approved a budget plan that includes 22 billion euros in spending and relief measures while facing criticism over a controversial reform of the Court of Auditors.

Fedea reveals that a silent write-off of over 8 billion euros has benefited Catalonia since 2010 through disguised subsidies from low-interest loans provided by the state after the financial crisis.