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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gasoline Subsidies to be Increased by 800 Billion Yen Due to Deteriorating Situation in the Middle East

Japan plans to increase its gasoline subsidy fund by approximately 800 billion yen from its reserve budget due to rising crude oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 23 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Electricity will become expensive in Delhi, prices will increase from April... Know the government's plan

Residents of Delhi can expect an increase in electricity rates starting in April, as the government prepares to pay off substantial debts owed to power distribution companies.

Mar 23 • 01:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Let's fill the tank! Treasury reactsivate subsidy on IEPS for Magna, Premium, and diesel

Mexico's Ministry of Finance has reactivated fuel subsidies for Magna, Premium gasoline, and diesel, significantly reducing prices for consumers.

Mar 21 • 03:37 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Police expanded the investigation / Marta Šimečková faces new prosecution regarding the crime of subsidy fraud

Slovak police have expanded their investigation into Marta Šimečkova for subsidy fraud, now covering multiple years and involving financial discrepancies in public funding.

Mar 20 • 23:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government publishes price table for diesel subsidy; market still analyzes

The Brazilian government has released a price table for diesel subsidies aimed at mitigating the effects of rising international oil prices due to the Iran conflict.

Mar 20 • 16:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Authorities will decide on Babiš's conflict of interest only after Agrofert's application for a subsidy

Czech authorities are set to investigate former Prime Minister Babiš's conflict of interest following an application for a subsidy from his company Agrofert.

Mar 20 • 13:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu courageous to remove fuel subsidy — Otti

Governor Alex Otti praises President Bola Tinubu for his decision to remove the fuel subsidy, suggesting it will ultimately benefit Nigeria.

Mar 19 • 20:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis: if "Nemuno aušra" lost its subsidy, it would mean nothing

Lithuanian MP R. Žemaitaitis stated that losing state subsidies would not impact the party's funding, as more donations than needed are being raised.

Mar 19 • 08:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Juchelka gave influence over subsidies to an adviser. He transferred the company to his daughter from gymnasium

The article discusses the controversial transfer of a company owned by Juchelka to his daughter amid allegations of misuse of influence over subsidy decisions.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The First Use of 'Deposit Tokens' in National Subsidy Projects for Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities

The South Korean government is set to utilize blockchain-based deposit tokens in its national subsidy projects, marking a global first.

Mar 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

$3k fines for taxi drivers who refuse subsidy for passengers with disabilities

Taxi drivers in New South Wales will face $3,000 fines if they refuse passengers using the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS).

Mar 18 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kovesi on OPEKEPE: 'There are other subsidy cases'

European prosecutor Laura Kovesi indicated that investigations into agricultural subsidies extend beyond a single case, involving multiple ongoing inquiries.

Mar 18 • 18:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

EV Owners Rejoice! Delhi Government to Provide 240 Million in Subsidies

The Delhi government is set to release subsidies worth 240 million INR for electric vehicle consumers, benefiting around 22,000 beneficiaries with pending subsidies.

Mar 18 • 15:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: No Clear Framework Guiding Fuel Subsidies, Auditor-General Warns

The Auditor-General of Kenya highlights the absence of a clear governance framework for the country's fuel subsidy program, raising significant concerns over accountability and sustainability.

Mar 18 • 12:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Young Farmers Are Returning to the Fields, but Enthusiasm Is Hit by Expensive Land and Complex Grants

A growing number of young people are entering farming in Czechia, building small businesses and innovating agricultural practices, but they face challenges such as high initial investments and complicated subsidy systems.

Mar 17 • 09:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

No to subsidy - Novo Nordisk appeals

Novo Nordisk is appealing a decision against subsidizing its obesity drug Wegovy in Sweden.

Mar 17 • 09:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

ANP wants to regulate diesel subsidy this week, says director-general

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) aims to finalize diesel price references for a new subsidy program to combat rising oil prices influenced by the conflict in Iran.

Mar 16 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula makes an effort to hold down diesel prices

In response to rising fuel costs due to the war in the Middle East, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has implemented a subsidy package to control domestically the price of diesel fuel.

Mar 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Commentary: Sanna Marin's government's electricity turmoil has been costly for taxpayers

The article discusses the financial burden placed on Finnish taxpayers due to the government under Sanna Marin's leadership preparing electricity subsidies amidst rising electricity costs.

Mar 14 • 08:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

President of the Alicante Chamber of Commerce, Carlos Baño, arrested for possible corruption charges

Carlos Baño, the president of the Alicante Chamber of Commerce, has been arrested on suspicion of corruption related to a subsidy fraud investigation involving consumption vouchers for SMEs.

Mar 13 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras adheres to economic subsidy for diesel oil

Petrobras has announced its approval to join an economic subsidy program for the commercialization of diesel oil amid rising prices due to military conflict in Iran.

Mar 13 • 12:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kobe City Chamber Orchestra Faces Existence Crisis as City Plans to Cut Subsidies by 2027

The Kobe City Chamber Orchestra is facing an existential crisis after the city council announced it will cut subsidies by the end of the 2027 fiscal year, jeopardizing the orchestra's operations.

Mar 12 • 11:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

MPs restored the subsidy program criticized by the Supreme Audit Office. Agrofert benefited from it

Czech MPs have reinstated a subsidy program previously criticized by the Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ), which has been linked to the Agrofert conglomerate.

Mar 11 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall reduces fare and bus pass now costs R$5 in Poços

The bus fare in Poços de Caldas, Brazil, has been reduced to R$5 following a municipal decree, aiming to support public transport sustainability.

Mar 11 • 18:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Postponement of the super subsidy? It's due to diligence, explains the new director of the Labor Office

The new director of the Labor Office attributes the postponement of the super subsidy to a thorough review process.

Mar 11 • 17:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government extends diesel price-linked subsidy until April, reducing burden on logistics and transportation industries

The South Korean government has decided to extend the diesel price-linked subsidy until April in response to rising fuel costs caused by instability in the Middle East, increasing the subsidy percentage from 50% to 70%.

Mar 11 • 01:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abia converts free green shuttle to fare service with 50% subsidy

Abia State Government has converted its Free Green Shuttle initiative into a commercially fare-paying service with a 50% subsidy for users.

Mar 10 • 11:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

If subsidy is fraudulently received, up to 9 times recovery... report reward of up to 30% recovery amount will be paid

The South Korean government plans to impose stricter penalties for fraudulent receipt of subsidies, allowing for reimbursement of up to nine times the amount mistakenly obtained, coupled with an increase in whistleblower rewards.

Mar 10 • 09:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Filmmakers entice the government. There is a specific recommendation

Polish filmmakers propose significant reforms to the government’s audiovisual production subsidy system, asserting its ineffectiveness and suggesting ways to enhance its benefits for the economy.

Mar 10 • 08:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former President of Keisei Department Store Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for COVID-19 Subsidy Fraud

The former president of Keisei Department Store was sentenced to four years in prison for fraudulently obtaining approximately 670 million yen in COVID-19 employment adjustment subsidies by falsifying employee working days.

Mar 10 • 05:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

New figures: Nearly 3,000 families can receive both food subsidies and be hit by new wealth tax

Approximately 2,900 wealthy Danish families may simultaneously qualify for food subsidies while facing a new wealth tax introduced by the Social Democrats.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Former Chancellor Mynář to Receive Just Under Half a Million from the State

Former presidential office chief Vratislav Mynář has been awarded 472,000 CZK by the Ministry of Justice for wrongful prosecution in a subsidy fraud case.

Mar 9 • 16:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The President has signed a law increasing the subsidy for school textbooks

The President of Poland has signed a law to increase financial support for school textbooks and educational materials in primary schools across the country.

Mar 9 • 12:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Govt Moves to Curb Subsidy Misuse Under New Law

Rwanda has enacted a new law aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in the allocation of public subsidies to avoid market distortion.

Mar 9 • 06:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: States Reject Removal of Power Subsidy, Others From Federation Account

Nigerian state governments have voiced their objections to proposed deductions from the Federation Account to cover power subsidies and other obligations.

Mar 9 • 04:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Identity theft, embezzlement of public funds... Seven men tried for fraud related to MaPrimeRénov'

Seven men are being tried in Paris for defrauding the MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation subsidy program, allegedly embezzling over 1.13 million euros.

Mar 8 • 09:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Significant Increase in Newborn Care Subsidies in Bauska Municipality

Bauska municipality plans to double the newborn care subsidy to 400 euros, reflecting demographic challenges and rising living costs.

Mar 7 • 10:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: Babiš No Longer Needs to Be Nice. It's Unpleasant Mainly for Macinka

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš maintains legal immunity from prosecution amid ongoing scrutiny over the Čapí Hnízdo subsidy fraud case and political tensions within his coalition government.

Mar 6 • 17:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Remote community families going hungry despite grocery subsidy scheme

Residents in remote communities of the Northern Territory are facing challenges in affording basic food items, even with government support through a grocery subsidy program.

Mar 5 • 22:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Subsidy Wealth in 2026: The Last Moment to Build a Competitive Advantage for Companies?

The article discusses the importance of 2026 for companies seeking EU funding, highlighting recent changes in grant pathways and the financial opportunities available.

Mar 5 • 03:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How the electricity subsidy scheme will work in the province of Buenos Aires from March 2026

Starting in March 2026, electricity tariffs in Buenos Aires will increase, and the impact on bills will depend on both the rate hike and household consumption.

Mar 4 • 08:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Growing Cannabis in Smart Farms with Government Subsidies: Cases Detected by the Joint Drug Investigation Unit

A government investigation unit has uncovered several cases of cannabis cultivation and distribution, revealing criminal misuse of agricultural subsidies in South Korea.

Mar 4 • 01:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors of Campo Grande approve exemption and subsidy of R$ 40 million to the Guaicurus Consortium

The Campo Grande councilors have approved about R$ 40 million in tax exemptions and subsidies for the Guaicurus Consortium.

Mar 3 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Income limit for Minha Casa, Minha Vida financing will rise to R$ 13 thousand; understand

The Brazilian government is increasing the income limits for different tiers of the Minha Casa, Minha Vida housing program, particularly raising the maximum limit for middle-class families from R$ 12,000 to R$ 13,000.

Mar 3 • 14:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Saint-Nazaire: a subsidy from the city council to SOS Mediterranean canceled by the State Council

The State Council has annulled a €10,000 subsidy from the municipality of Saint-Nazaire to SOS Méditerranée, although it has not requested the reimbursement of the funds.

Mar 3 • 11:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Poços de Caldas reduces bus fare to R$ 5 after decree regulating public transport subsidy

The bus fare in Poços de Caldas has been lowered to R$ 5.00 due to a new subsidy decree aimed at making public transport more affordable.

Mar 3 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Farmer sentenced for illegally obtaining EU subsidy funds

A farmer in Lithuania was sentenced for submitting forged documents to receive a €15,000 subsidy for purchasing a tractor.

Mar 2 • 14:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reconsideration of Age Limit for Subsidies on Heatstroke Prevention Products for Small and Medium Enterprises

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is considering abolishing the age limit for subsidies on heatstroke prevention products, expanding eligibility beyond those aged 60 and older.

Mar 2 • 05:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tension Over Subsidy Removal Has Reduced, Says Better Days Lie Ahead - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu announced that tensions related to the removal of subsidies in Nigeria have decreased, expressing optimism about the country's economic future.

Mar 2 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Families 'looking down the barrel' of losing critical rural childcare access

Families in rural Australia face losing vital in-home childcare services due to the exclusion of these services from a government subsidy intended for childcare worker pay rises.

Mar 1 • 19:42 UTC

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