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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

SPD in Rhineland-Palatinate: A "war chest" for the election campaign, full of taxpayers' money

The SPD government in Rhineland-Palatinate distributes hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds just before elections, raising concerns about electoral motivations.

Mar 4 • 17:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Attorney general pays taxpayer back $8,000 for flights

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has reimbursed approximately $8,000 for family flights paid for by taxpayer money.

Mar 4 • 08:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis expended $1.2 million daily of taxpayer money on the controversial immigration detention facility known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' with concerns over federal reimbursement emerging after changes in the Trump administration's stance.

Mar 2 • 22:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Politicians want to stop unnecessary work meetings: 'A waste of taxpayer money'

Umeå municipal politician Elmer Eriksson proposes implementing a cost for meetings to reduce wasteful spending of taxpayer money.

Mar 2 • 09:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Dirty dealings and power aspirations in the AfD: Voters let the AfD get away with it

The AfD is accused of nepotism and misusing taxpayer money to enrich its members, undermining its own anti-establishment narrative.

Mar 1 • 17:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Pauline Hanson’s daughter employed in taxpayer-funded job with NSW One Nation senator

Lee Hanson, daughter of Pauline Hanson, has been hired as a senior adviser to Senator Sean Bell of NSW, in a role funded by taxpayer money.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The makeup of Inga Ruginienė - paid for by state funds, but this is not a new practice

The article discusses the recent procurement of makeup services for high-ranking state officials in Lithuania, emphasizing public scrutiny over the use of taxpayers' money.

Feb 26 • 04:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

JD Vance spearheads 'war on fraud,' promises to root out taxpayer money 'stolen' by illegal immigrants

JD Vance is leading a new initiative to combat fraud related to taxpayer money allegedly misappropriated by illegal immigrants, as emphasized in President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 17:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Politicians should throw themselves on their knees and apologize": A large sum of money benefits the rich the most

A Danish professor criticizes the government's decision to allocate 15 billion kroner for coastal protection, arguing that taxpayers should not bear the costs for wealthy individuals who profit from building in flood-prone areas.

Feb 25 • 11:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will It Be Done Today [Obscura]?

The National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee started its meeting late, highlighting issues of inefficiency and wasted taxpayer money in South Korea's government.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Newspaper: Andrew used taxpayer money for massages – Strict criteria for female masseurs

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is under investigation for misuse of official position, accused of using taxpayer funds for private massages.

Feb 24 • 16:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages while splurging on lavish trips as trade envoy: report

Former Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for massages during his tenure as the U.K.'s trade envoy, alongside extravagant spending, according to former civil servants.

Feb 23 • 19:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Royal Family of Britain is Embarrassed! Andrew was Massaging using Taxpayers' Money

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, brother of King Charles III, faces allegations of using taxpayers' money for massages and other private expenses during foreign trips.

Feb 23 • 17:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Andrew update amid claims disgraced ex-prince 'used taxpayer money for massages'

Former Prince Andrew is accused of misusing taxpayer funds for personal massages and excessive travel expenses during his time as a trade envoy.

Feb 23 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prince Andrew allegedly used taxpayer money for massages and trips

Prince Andrew reportedly utilized British taxpayer funds to cover personal expenses like massages and travel during his time as a commercial envoy for the UK, as revealed by former officials.

Feb 23 • 12:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Massages at the Expense of Taxpayers. Evidence Against Andrew is Increasing

New evidence is emerging regarding inappropriate expenses related to Andrew's massages funded by taxpayers.

Feb 23 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform-run council says free library scheme for refugees ‘is not value for money’

Reform UK has withdrawn Lancashire libraries from a free refugee support scheme, claiming it's not a proper use of taxpayer funds despite the program being cost-free.

Feb 18 • 17:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sointu Borg's Series Caused a Scandal Even Beforehand: 'Why Is This Paid for with Taxpayer Money?'

Sointu Borg's new series on Yle has sparked controversy over the use of taxpayer money for a show featuring established influencers.

Feb 16 • 07:35 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

German government ‘embezzling’ taxpayer money to fund Ukraine – veteran politician

German veteran politician Sahra Wagenknecht accuses the government of misusing taxpayer money to support Ukraine amid ongoing financial aid increases.

Feb 12 • 14:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the Labor Ministry's role to fix wage arrears with taxpayers' money? [Because]

The article discusses the ongoing issue of wage arrears in South Korea, highlighting the government's reliance on taxpayer money to address this growing problem despite reported improvements in arrears clearance rates.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Court battle over definition of 'woman' has cost taxpayers more than £766,000

The Scottish government has reportedly spent over £766,000 in taxpayer money on a legal dispute regarding the definition of 'woman' as it pertains to the Equality Act 2010.

Feb 10 • 13:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How taxpayer money could end up being used to cover part of the billion-dollar hole of Banco Master

Banco Master’s liquidation raises concerns that Brazilian taxpayers might bear financial losses due to large deficits linked to the bank.

Feb 10 • 10:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle's series Sointu Borg & Tyrkyt has come under scrutiny for wasting taxpayers' money – Here's what the show's commissioner says

The Finnish show 'Sointu Borg & Tyrkyt' is criticized for using public funds to support the business growth of social media influencers, raising questions about taxpayer money allocation.

Feb 8 • 06:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

San Francisco sued over reparations fund alleging unlawful use of taxpayer money

San Francisco is facing a lawsuit challenging its reparations fund, claiming it unlawfully uses taxpayer money in violation of the Equal Protection Clause.

Feb 7 • 15:37 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

New electric car purchase bonus is tax money being wasted

Automotive expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer criticizes the German government's planned electric car purchase bonus as a waste of taxpayer money, stating it makes no industrial or environmental sense.

Jan 16 • 12:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

SEC SCOTT BESSENT: How to stop fraud in Minnesota—and across the country

The article discusses the exploitation of Minnesota's 'nice' culture by criminals who have siphoned off taxpayer money meant for vulnerable populations, highlighting the need for measures to combat fraud.

Jan 15 • 18:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

VIDEO: Regional music star was stoned at concert in Čačak, she sang from a van: 'Shame on you'

Regional music star Ana Bekuta's concert in Čačak turned chaotic when attendees stoned her in protest over the €40,000 of taxpayer money spent on the event for Serbian New Year.

Jan 14 • 10:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce use Gina Rinehart’s private jet to visit flooded parts of Queensland

One Nation MPs Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce utilized Gina Rinehart's private jet to tour flood-hit communities in Queensland, claiming it saved taxpayer money.

Jan 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The tax money we pay goes to Milanović for flights and a lavish menu at Pantovčak

Croatian President Zoran Milanović's office has revealed a budget plan for 2026, including significant expenditures on food, flowers, and air travel funded by taxpayer money.

Jan 11 • 15:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

GREGG JARRETT: If Walz is charged in Minnesota fraud scandal, his best defense is incompetence

The article argues that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could claim incompetence as a possible defense against potential criminal charges related to a large fraud scandal involving taxpayer money.

Jan 10 • 13:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The curtain falls on the liberals

The article discusses extensive Somali fraud networks in Minnesota that have stolen billions in taxpayer money, some of which have funded Al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia.

Jan 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Federal prosecutor calls Newsom 'king of fraud' as Trump launches California corruption probe

A federal prosecutor criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom for poor oversight of taxpayer funds, dubbing him the 'king of fraud' amid a new corruption investigation by the Trump administration.

Jan 8 • 16:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

REP TOM EMMER: Walz oversaw billions in stolen taxpayer money — now comes accountability

Rep. Tom Emmer criticizes Governor Tim Walz for allowing billions in taxpayer dollars to be stolen through fraud, highlighting the diversion of funds to terrorist organizations like Al-Shabaab.

Jan 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Jelinić praises Tomašević: Here’s how much that media received from the city budget

Berislav Jelinić, editor of Nacional, commended Zagreb mayor Tomislav Tomašević while revealing financial support that Nacional receives from taxpayers' money.

Jan 3 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Suspected Covid fraudsters given 48 hours to repay owed cash - or face penalties

The government has provided a 48-hour deadline for suspected Covid fraudsters to return misappropriated taxpayer money before facing harsher penalties, with the deadline set for midnight on December 31.

Dec 29 • 00:01 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The less leftist control mania, the better

The article argues that maintaining a good relationship with the US is more important than spending taxpayer money on leftist censors.

Dec 27 • 07:27 UTC

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