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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Farmers brought machines to the roads to get the government's attention

Farmers across Estonia protested with tractors to highlight the agricultural sector's challenging situation and the necessity to utilize EU funds for direct support.

Mar 20 • 08:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"Wet rag to the face," says the forestry association – authorities suddenly tightened the conditions for environmental support

The Finnish Forest Centre announced immediate tightening of criteria for environmental support for forest owners due to insufficient funds to meet demand.

Mar 20 • 05:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Due to high exchange rates and Middle East risks... Korea’s Small and Medium Business Administration allows one-year grace period for repayment of policy funds

The Korean government has implemented a one-year grace period for small businesses struggling due to high exchange rates and tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 20 • 03:11 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Hamnet director Chloé Zhao raises funds for animal rescuers in Kharkiv

Chloé Zhao is hosting a virtual tea auction to support animal rescuers in Kharkiv affected by the war.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Zbrojovka fans head to the elections in Brno to save the stadium. They are raising funds through virtual tickets

Fans of Zbrojovka are mobilizing to support their local football stadium during the upcoming elections by fundraising through virtual tickets.

Mar 19 • 10:06 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Orbán insists: no unblocking of €90bn for Ukraine until Druzhba oil flows start again

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán maintains that Hungary will not support the unblocking of €90 billion in funds for Ukraine until Russian oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline are restored.

Mar 19 • 09:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Every resident in Gyeongnam receives 100,000 won in living support funds

All residents of Gyeongnam Province in South Korea will receive a living support fund of 100,000 won per person due to economic challenges.

Mar 19 • 05:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

"Expectations are very low, I don't think credit will be unlocked": Orban does not yield to the EU and Ukraine will reach the April deadline without receiving aid

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is unlikely to lift his veto on a €90 billion EU aid package for Ukraine, leading to concerns that Ukraine will not receive necessary funds by April.

Mar 18 • 19:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Member of the Rural Affairs Committee: Farmers are threatened by a real reduction in support funds

A member of the Estonian Rural Affairs Committee has expressed concerns that funding for agriculture and food production may decrease in the next funding period.

Mar 18 • 13:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT Identified Risks of Possible Biased Fund Distribution in the Media Support Fund

The STT has found potential biases and risks in the distribution of funds from the Media Support Fund due to the structure of its council.

Mar 18 • 11:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Orbán rejected the EU's offer to 'save face' in the Druzhba pipeline case: 'No oil, no money,' he insists

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán has rejected the EU's offer for assistance in repairing the Druzhba pipeline, citing a lack of oil and funds as reasons for his ongoing veto against EU support for Ukraine.

Mar 18 • 11:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK Government prepares to sue Roman Abramovich over £2.5bn Chelsea funds after missed deadline

The UK Government is poised to initiate legal proceedings against former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for failing to distribute £2.5 billion from the club's sale to support Ukraine.

Mar 18 • 09:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Another injection from PFR. Funds will support quantum innovations, dual-use, or AI

The Polish Development Fund (PFR) is providing financial support to venture capital funds focusing on early-stage startups, particularly in sectors like quantum innovation, dual-use technologies, and artificial intelligence.

Mar 17 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK: The Mayor of Šiauliai Mismanaged Interests by Signing an Order to Allocate Funds to a Company Owned by His Relative

The Mayor of Šiauliai has been accused of conflict of interest for signing a financial support order to a company owned by a relative.

Mar 17 • 08:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The 'Fatto' Purists Give In and Ask for Public Funds

Il Fatto announces its intention to seek public funding, a shift from its previous stance against such financial support.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Biess granted $857 million in loans in January and February 2026

During the first two months of 2026, the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute's Bank (Biess) allocated more funds in loans to affiliates and retirees compared to the same period in 2025.

Mar 14 • 22:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sergio Schoklender revealed that funds from the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo were used to finance campaigns for Cristina Kirchner and Amado Boudou

Former director Sergio Schoklender disclosed that funds intended for the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo were diverted to support political campaigns for Cristina Kirchner and Amado Boudou.

Mar 14 • 20:11 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Building a bike path and considering strengthening neighboring communities with the millions that could not be returned

Icelandic plans include constructing bike paths and allocating unreturnable funds to neighboring municipalities.

Mar 12 • 20:49 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

The Kyiv Independent is raising $63,500 to support injured Ukrainian photojournalist George Ivanchenko

The Kyiv Independent is raising funds to support George Ivanchenko, a photojournalist injured in a Russian drone attack.

Mar 12 • 18:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Schoklender said that Bonafini spent the housing money for Kirchnerist politics

Sergio Schoklender claimed that Hebe de Bonafini misappropriated funds meant for social housing to support Kirchnerist political efforts during a fraud trial.

Mar 11 • 22:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

EU prepares key funds for Ukraine even without Orbán and Fico, writes Politico

The EU intends to provide crucial financial support to Ukraine despite opposition from Hungary and Slovakia.

Mar 11 • 12:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Šimkovičova's people in FPU / Project in the shopping center received 140 thousand. Cultural centers are currently collecting funds to survive

A cultural project received €140,000 from the Fund for the Support of Arts, while regional centers are starting a fundraising initiative due to halted funding.

Mar 11 • 12:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Rural pharmacies, the first PNRR funds are coming: 4.3 million to 195 health facilities in fragile areas

The Italian government has released the first funds under the PNRR to support rural pharmacies, which are crucial for providing health services in fragile areas.

Mar 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Šimkovičová wanted to allocate money to the countryside, ended up in a Bratislava café. Former Make-up Artist from Markíza is founding it

Martina Šimkovičová, Slovakia's Minister of Culture, has controversially funneled funds from an art support fund into a new café in Bratislava, instead of aiding rural areas as she promised.

Mar 10 • 14:54 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After Hamas Tribute – Lund Breaks with Freelance Author

Lund municipality is set to sever ties with freelance author Bissan Edwan following her celebration of Hamas' actions, igniting controversy over the use of public funds for artist support.

Mar 9 • 16:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. Stop Hungary's EU contributions and give the money to Ukraine

The article argues for stopping EU contributions to Hungary and redirecting those funds to support Ukraine instead, criticizing Viktor Orbán's influence in EU politics.

Mar 9 • 14:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

400 dumplings for people from Rokiškis became substantial support for a struggling large family

A community initiative in Rokiškis, Lithuania, raised funds by selling cepelinai dumplings to support a struggling large family.

Mar 7 • 08:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Orbán stops transports and funds to Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has blocked EU support and funding for Ukraine, making it a key issue in his political survival efforts.

Mar 6 • 10:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Wildlife hospitals in Florida face pressure due to lack of funds and an increase in rescues to save and manage species

Wildlife hospitals in Florida are struggling with rising rescue demands and insufficient funding to support their operations.

Mar 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka University of Economics Dismisses Staff for Allegedly Embezzling 42 Million Yen

The Osaka University of Economics has dismissed a male staff member for allegedly embezzling approximately 42 million yen from support funds.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Conflict of interests and muddled millions - EISA received a warning from auditors

EISA, one of Estonia's largest funding agencies, faces criticism from auditors regarding the management of support funds and a conflict of interest involving its leader, Mait Palts.

Mar 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Literary Festival with a Chorus of Readings, in Solidarity with Communities Affected by Fires in Patagonia

A literary festival will be held in Argentina to raise funds for communities impacted by recent wildfires in Patagonia.

Mar 3 • 23:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Support for the redistribution of 3.5 million euros for national security needs

The Latvian government has approved the redistribution of 3.5 million euros to enhance national security, although the specific purposes for which the funds will be used remain undisclosed.

Mar 3 • 15:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"I will share the benefits I received with my juniors"

A high school student in South Korea has donated 1 million KRW in scholarship funds to support younger students.

Mar 3 • 10:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Regarding the transfer of 42 euros to support Russian soldiers, a Latvian citizen is on trial

A Latvian citizen is on trial for attempting to transfer funds to support Russian soldiers in Ukraine.

Mar 3 • 07:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

During the national campaign "RADAROM!" 5,121,730 euros were raised for Ukraine

A national campaign in Lithuania raised over 5 million euros to support Ukraine, with funds directed towards the formation of robotic units to assist soldiers in frontline situations.

Mar 2 • 14:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Five Major Financial Groups Activate Emergency Response System for Iran Crisis… Financial Support for Affected Companies

Five major financial groups in South Korea have activated an emergency response system in reaction to the Iran situation, providing financial assistance to affected companies.

Mar 2 • 06:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Kalpaka Ball in Support of Ukrainian Children

A grand ball held at the Latvian Society's House honored tradition while raising funds for Ukrainian children.

Mar 1 • 16:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of SMEs and Startups activates support system for damages caused by Iran airstrikes

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups in South Korea has set up a system to record damages to small businesses from Iran airstrikes, while offering tailored support like export vouchers and emergency management funds.

Mar 1 • 08:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Alternative Community, Arturs Skutelis and the 'Your Friends' Association Invite to a Concert for Support of Ukrainian Paramedics

A concert is being organized in Latvia to raise funds for Ukrainian paramedics, featuring various local music groups and a mixed choir.

Feb 27 • 16:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU states that member states will be able to use bloc funds to ensure access to safe abortions

The EU has announced that member states can voluntarily utilize existing social funds to support access to safe abortions for vulnerable women and girls.

Feb 27 • 13:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

European funds can be used to ensure access to safe abortions

The European Commission allows EU member states to use social funds to support access to safe abortions for vulnerable women and girls.

Feb 27 • 13:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Abortion funded by EU funds. Ordo Iuris rumbles

A European initiative advocating for safe and accessible abortion by suggesting EU funding received significant support, including nearly 45,000 signatures from Poland.

Feb 27 • 10:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Money That Keeps Putin's War Alive

The ongoing war in Ukraine faces a funding crisis as both sides rely heavily on international support, while Ukraine reportedly runs out of funds amidst delayed EU aid and expanding trade relations between Russia and China.

Feb 27 • 06:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vice Ministry of Culture delivers over $1 million to winning projects of non-reimbursable contest funds in Guayas

Ecuador's Vice Ministry of Culture allocated over $1.2 million to support various cultural projects in the Guayas province for the 2024-2025 periods.

Feb 26 • 19:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU Commission: EU funding can be used to support abortion rights

The EU Commission has announced that member states can voluntarily use EU funds to support abortion rights for vulnerable women.

Feb 26 • 15:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government boasts about cutting funds to NGOs, but lets millions go to party institutes.

The Czech government announces funding cuts to non-governmental organizations while continuing to provide financial support to party-related entities.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Full breakdown of the Lapu Lapu tragedy donations and where the money went

The article details the donations raised for victims of the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy in Vancouver, including how the funds are being allocated to various support services.

Feb 25 • 21:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Marking the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine – End of the Radarom campaign: EUR 4 million raised

The Radarom campaign, which raised EUR 4 million to support Ukraine, concluded with funds allocated for advanced defense technologies including robotic systems for logistics and medical evacuation.

Feb 25 • 11:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ANSES Pensions: Who Receives Payments on Wednesday, February 25

The National Social Security Administration (ANSES) in Argentina is set to transfer pension funds to beneficiaries whose ID documents end in 4 and 5 on February 25, reflecting monthly updates to their payments.

Feb 25 • 10:08 UTC

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