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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCU sets deadline for the Treasury and public banks to inform if they are considering 'federalizing' the BRB

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts has given a 15-day deadline for federal banks and the Ministry of Finance to disclose whether they have considered 'federalizing' the Bank of Brasília (BRB).

Feb 27 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU gives 15 days for Treasury, Caixa, and BB to clarify federalization of BRB

The TCU has set a 15-day deadline for Brazilian financial institutions to clarify the federalization of the BRB amid ongoing financial difficulties and scandals.

Feb 27 • 21:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. will direct Venezuelan oil revenue directly to the U.S. Treasury

The U.S. Energy Secretary announced that revenue from Venezuelan oil will now go directly to the U.S. Treasury instead of being funneled through a Qatari account.

Feb 27 • 21:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland shut down a bank accused of relations with Iran and Russia

The Swiss financial regulatory authority announced the liquidation of a bank accused by the U.S. Treasury of facilitating transactions with illegal actors linked to Russia and Iran.

Feb 27 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ceron, Considered as Number Two of the Finance Ministry, is Already Preparing his Successor at the Treasury

Rogério Ceron, the current Secretary of the National Treasury, is preparing for his succession as he is set to become the deputy minister of the Finance Ministry in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 18:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The revenues from Venezuela's oil exports will go to accounts of the U.S. Department of the Treasury

Venezuela's oil revenues will now be deposited directly into accounts managed by the U.S. Treasury instead of a Qatar fund, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Feb 27 • 17:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Understand the paradox: Wealth tax makes rich men flee – and the state treasury grows

The Danish political debate centers around the potential introduction of a wealth tax, with fears that it might drive wealthy individuals abroad, similar to Norway's experience.

Feb 27 • 16:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

“Controlled” Dollar: The Treasury is said to have intervened in the exchange market to prevent further increases

Argentina's Treasury reportedly intervened in the exchange market to manage the rising value of the dollar.

Feb 27 • 15:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Treasury pays over R$ 500 million in residual tax refund; see who receives

The Brazilian Federal Revenue has initiated payments of over R$ 500 million in tax refunds to various priority and non-priority contributors.

Feb 27 • 15:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Too little money for commissioned tasks. Counties want to sue the State Treasury

Polish counties are considering suing the State Treasury for underfunding commissioned public tasks, with support from the Association of Polish Counties.

Feb 27 • 15:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington is moving to punish a Swiss bank for its ties to Iran and Syria

The U.S. Treasury Department is proposing to sever Swiss Bank 'M. Beyer Merchant' from the American financial system over allegations of unlawful support for entities linked to Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.

Feb 27 • 08:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tasmania's finances to 'rapidly deteriorate', Treasury warns

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

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump is a 'friend' of the peso: This is the reason he wants a weak dollar

Former President Donald Trump argues that a strong dollar is detrimental to U.S. manufacturers, while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen presents a more nuanced view on its economic implications.

Feb 27 • 01:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Court validates Movistar's amparo to avoid payment of 4.442 billion pesos in income tax to the Treasury

Mexico's Supreme Court has upheld an amparo that allows Movistar to not pay a significant income tax assessed for the year 2015.

Feb 26 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Company should not be compensated for worker to have a dignified working hours, says secretary

Brazil's National Treasury Secretary Rogério Ceron opposes any form of compensation to companies for abolishing the 6x1 work schedule, emphasizing that workers' rights are inherent and should not require indemnification.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Piero Barucci has died, he was a banker and Minister of Treasury during the difficult years of the lira

Piero Barucci, the Italian economist and former Minister of Treasury, has passed away at the age of 92.

Feb 26 • 16:32 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Former Mayor of Nazareth and Crime Organization Leader Charged with Stealing Tens of Millions from City Treasury

The former mayor of Nazareth, Ali Salam, and crime organization leader Samir Bakri have been charged with embezzling millions from the city's treasury between 2015 and 2025.

Feb 26 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

I Explain To You #170: investment, education and financial health - from Direct Treasury to investment abroad

This podcast episode discusses accessible investment opportunities and diversification strategies for both new and experienced investors in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington allows the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba

The U.S. Treasury has announced it will permit companies to apply for licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba, potentially alleviating the island's severe fuel crisis.

Feb 26 • 08:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Former Harvard President L. Summers Will No Longer Teach at the University Due to Links with J. Epstein

Former Harvard President Lawrence Summers has announced he will resign from his professor position at the university due to ongoing document reviews related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 • 08:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: What Was Promised in the SONA Vs What Treasury Funded

A review comparing President Cyril Ramaphosa's promises made during the 2026 State of the Nation Address to the funding allocations made by the National Treasury.

Feb 26 • 07:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Summers Leaving Harvard Amid Epstein Email Controversy

Lawrence Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary, is leaving his professor position at Harvard amidst controversy over emails exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

Feb 26 • 04:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Treasury: Goods transfers must be invoiced in KSeF

The Polish government mandates that all goods transfers be properly invoiced through the Krajowy System e-Faktur (KSeF).

Feb 26 • 03:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

R$ 1 billion deficit in the DF's treasury complicates assistance to BRB, and help from the Union seems unavoidable

The District Federal government ends 2025 with a R$ 1 billion deficit, complicating the assistance to the Bank of Brasília and likely necessitating federal aid.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haddad says his departure date from the Treasury depends on a meeting with Lula and a trip to the U.S.; minister meets with the president this Thursday

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad stated that his potential departure from the treasury position is contingent upon a meeting with President Lula and a forthcoming trip to the United States.

Feb 26 • 00:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nicolás Maduro's lawyer claims that the U.S. is blocking a license for Venezuela to pay for its legal defense

Nicolás Maduro's lawyer reported that the U.S. Treasury Department has blocked a license intended for Venezuela to fund his legal defense.

Feb 25 • 23:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary Summers to Depart From Harvard Over Epstein Issues

Lawrence Summers, the former US Treasury Secretary, is set to resign from his teaching position at Harvard University due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, who was implicated in sex crimes.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Larry Summers to resign from Harvard over Epstein ties

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announces his resignation from Harvard University amid scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 19:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

US authorizes resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba amid fuel crisis

The US Treasury Department has authorized companies to seek licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba to alleviate the island's severe fuel shortage.

Feb 25 • 18:53 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Epstein case causes former U.S. Treasury Secretary to resign from top position

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has resigned from his teaching and professor roles at Harvard University amid scrutiny regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 18:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The blockade of the island: The United States confirmed that it authorizes the sale of oil and gas to Cuba under certain conditions

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that oil and gas sales to Cuba are now authorized, provided that the fuel is directed to private citizens and companies.

Feb 25 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary to Leave Harvard Due to Ties with Epstein

Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has resigned from his teaching position at Harvard amid revelations of deeper ties to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known.

Feb 25 • 18:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Due to humanitarian reasons, the U.S. will ease Venezuela's oil exports to Cuba

The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it will allow oil transactions to support the Cuban people amid ongoing energy crises in Cuba.

Feb 25 • 18:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary Resigns from Harvard Due to Links with Jeffrey Epstein

Lawrence H. Summers has resigned as director of Harvard's Mossavar-Rahmani Center due to connections with Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of related documents by the US government.

Feb 25 • 17:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Affair: Larry Summers, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, resigns from his position at Harvard

Larry Summers has resigned from Harvard University after facing scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 17:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New case in the aftermath of the Epstein scandal

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from Harvard University due to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former US Treasury Secretary resigns as Harvard professor due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein

Larry Summers has resigned from his position at Harvard University due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, as confirmed by the institution.

Feb 25 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The US issued guidelines regarding resale licenses for Venezuelan oil for use in Cuba

The US Treasury Department announced a favorable policy for applications regarding the resale of Venezuelan oil to be used in Cuba, focusing on transactions that help the Cuban people.

Feb 25 • 17:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Epstein Case: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Resigns from Harvard

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has announced his resignation from his position as a professor at Harvard University amid controversy over his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 • 17:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Union chief launches blistering attack on Rachel Reeves - '20,000 defence jobs at risk'

Union chief Sharon Graham criticizes Rachel Reeves and the Treasury, claiming 20,000 defense jobs are at risk due to a lack of investment in UK defense contracts.

Feb 25 • 17:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Treasury calls in Blair thinktank to advise on using AI across public services

The UK government has engaged Tony Blair's thinktank to advise on the integration of AI into public services, inciting criticism from campaigners.

Feb 25 • 16:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

New American sanctions against Iran - Targeting 4 individuals, several entities, and oil tankers

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on four individuals, various entities, and oil tankers associated with Iran.

Feb 25 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government accounts show a primary surplus of R$ 86.9 billion in January

Brazil's government recorded a primary surplus of R$ 86.9 billion in January, according to the National Treasury.

Feb 25 • 11:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 3rd Commercial Law Amendment Passed... Mandatory 'Share Buyback Obligation' is Expected to Further Heat Up the Stock Market

The passage of the 3rd Commercial Law Amendment in South Korea is anticipated to significantly impact domestic companies and the capital market by mandating the cancellation of treasury shares to enhance shareholder value.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The Bihar government's treasury is empty,' said Bhai Virendra

Bhai Virendra, a leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, claims that the Bihar government's treasury is completely empty, despite the government pretending otherwise and delaying payments to contractors for road and building work.

Feb 25 • 10:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The 'Mandatory Buyback of Treasury Shares' Third Amendment to the Commercial Act Passed in National Assembly

The third amendment to the Commercial Act mandating the mandatory buyback of treasury shares has passed the National Assembly with overwhelming support.

Feb 25 • 07:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The hideout of Mencho was tourist cabins targeted by the Treasury Department

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed by Mexican Army forces in a tourist area of Tapalpa.

Feb 24 • 14:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Four Years Since the Russian Invasion and Billions Added to the Treasury

The article marks the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, discussing the implications for Iceland, including a significant monetary inflow and ongoing international relations.

Feb 24 • 11:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Mencho’'s son-in-law would be the successor of the CJNG: US puts Julio Alberto Castillo, ‘El Chorro’, in the spotlight

The U.S. Treasury Department identifies Julio Alberto Castillo Rodríguez as a potential successor to ‘El Mencho’ of the CJNG, highlighting his influence and criminal activities.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Third Amendment to the Commercial Act Submitted to the National Assembly... The People's Power Party, with Yoon Han-hong as the first speaker, Begins Filibuster

The People's Power Party of South Korea has initiated a filibuster against the third amendment to the Commercial Act, which mandates the mandatory buyback of treasury stocks, soon after it was presented in the National Assembly.

Feb 24 • 07:15 UTC

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