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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When do I receive the AUH in March 2026 if my ID ends in 0

The article outlines the payment schedule for Argentina's Universal Child Allowance (AUH) for beneficiaries whose ID ends in 0, stating they will receive payments on March 9, 2026.

Mar 2 • 16:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: ANC Youth Wing Slams 15 Percent VAT Plan, Warns of Rising Hardship and 'Taxation Without Welfare'

The youth wing of Liberia's Alternative National Congress has condemned a proposed 15% VAT, arguing it will worsen economic conditions for citizens lacking benefits.

Mar 2 • 10:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In January, more than 32,000 residents received housing benefits

In January, over 32,000 residents in Latvia received housing benefits totaling 3.82 million euros, a decline from the previous year.

Mar 2 • 06:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From 2026 – increased benefits for foster care of children: here's how much it is and where to apply

Lithuania is set to increase foster care benefits for children starting in 2026, adjusting the amounts based on age and needs.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The number of people receiving the highest benefits is likely to dramatically increase

The article discusses the anticipated significant rise in the number of individuals in Czechia receiving the highest welfare benefits.

Feb 28 • 09:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Abolish the waiting day – an insult to us in care and welfare

A healthcare worker argues that the current waiting day policy financially penalizes staff for minor injuries, urging its abolition.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

French Homeless Man Drove a Ferrari, Received Millions in Benefits

A French homeless man was able to drive a Ferrari while reportedly collecting millions in welfare benefits.

Feb 26 • 08:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Heating bills support temporarily raised for housing benefits and its recipients expanded

Due to rising heating costs in Latvia during a cold winter, the government has decided to temporarily increase housing benefits for lower-income households until April 30th.

Feb 26 • 07:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Welfare Minister: Expanding housing benefits will increase the workload of social service workers

The Latvian government plans to expand housing benefits, which could increase the number of recipients and the workload for social service workers.

Feb 25 • 05:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

About 18 thousand users may lose the Intermunicipal Single Ticket due to income declaration irregularities

The government of Rio de Janeiro is investigating around 18,000 users of the Intermunicipal Single Ticket for potential illegitimacy of their benefits due to suspicious income declarations.

Feb 24 • 17:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Those receiving unemployment benefits await several news: reported cases in which they will lose support

A significant portion of the Lithuanian population believes that the country's situation is worsening, and discussions have emerged about the future of social support systems.

Feb 24 • 06:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S criticizes proposal for stricter requirements for benefits

The Social Democrats criticize a proposal by the government and the Sweden Democrats that would require immigrants to live in Sweden for five years before receiving certain social benefits.

Feb 23 • 17:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Government: Stricter Requirements for Immigrant Benefits

The Swedish government proposes a five-year waiting period for immigrants seeking benefits as part of a broader reform to social welfare regulations.

Feb 23 • 13:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Government: Immigrants Must Qualify for Welfare

The Swedish government proposes that immigrants must reside in Sweden for five years to qualify for social insurance benefits.

Feb 23 • 12:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Stricter Requirements for Immigrant Benefits

The Swedish government proposes to implement stricter eligibility criteria for immigrants seeking access to the welfare system, including a five-year residency requirement for certain benefits.

Feb 23 • 12:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

MTV: Kela Denies Support to Many Young People - "Against the Purpose of the Law"

Several welfare regions and Helsinki's child protection aftercare have reported Kela to the Parliamentary Ombudsman, claiming unfair denial of benefits for young people seeking financial support.

Feb 20 • 19:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Nursing benefits will increase, but compensation for medical expenses of uninsured residents will disappear

The Tartu City Council has decided to change the rules for social welfare assistance, increasing the support amounts for caregivers of children and adults.

Feb 20 • 08:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The public welfare issue has been postponed, but no changes in the currents

Legislation linking public welfare benefits to wage indexes has been postponed in Iceland's welfare committee amid political debates.

Feb 18 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP reminder as some claimants need 'to act' by March 2026

Claimants of certain 'legacy benefits' in the UK are reminded to take action by March 2026 to avoid losing their benefits as the welfare system undergoes significant changes.

Feb 18 • 12:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Average benefits for the disabled nearly 650,000 krónur

The average benefits for disabled individuals in Iceland are approaching 650,000 krónur, raising concerns of disincentivizing work among those on temporary disability benefits.

Feb 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Afraid that a reverse incentive will lead to an increase in disability beneficiaries

Vilhjálmur Birgisson expresses concerns about a potential reverse incentive causing more people to prefer receiving benefits over returning to work.

Feb 18 • 11:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Welfare area terminates and takes away lunch benefit from employees

The Kanta-Häme welfare area, Oma Häme, is laying off staff and eliminating lunch benefits due to budget cuts, affecting 143 employees across various sectors.

Feb 18 • 09:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Due to high heating bills, the government decides to increase housing benefits; the pool of recipients will also expand

The Latvian government is raising housing benefits to assist households affected by high heating costs, with changes in the formula for calculating the benefits set to take effect in early January.

Feb 18 • 09:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These Municipalities Had the Most Unemployment Benefit Recipients

In 2025, Finland saw a significant increase in unemployment benefit recipients, with over 338,000 individuals receiving support from Kela.

Feb 18 • 04:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PLN 1978.49 pension from ZUS starting March 1. Which diseases qualify for benefits

Starting March 1, pensions from ZUS will increase to PLN 1978.49, and specific health conditions will qualify individuals for disability benefits.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP update released for first time confirms big rise for one benefit

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has revealed a significant rise in Universal Credit claimants, driven mainly by transitions from legacy benefits rather than new claims.

Feb 17 • 14:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

OPEKA: Numerous Violations - 'Shadows' with the Provision of Benefits

A systemic audit by the National Transparency Authority revealed numerous violations in benefit payments amounting to 1.86 million euros at OPEKA.

Feb 17 • 14:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Useful Welfare Services: Preparing for Old Age, Psychological Counseling, and More

The article details various welfare services available in South Korea, aimed at helping citizens prepare for old age and access psychological counseling, but highlights that many are unaware of these benefits.

Feb 17 • 05:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expanding housing benefit availability and increasing paid amounts

Latvia's welfare minister announced plans to broaden the eligibility for housing benefits and increase the amount provided, benefiting thousands more households.

Feb 16 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Epameinondas Atsaves is the new director of OPEKA

Epameinondas Atsaves has taken over as the new head of the Greek Organization for Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA).

Feb 16 • 11:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Heikki Hiilamo's column: Guns or butter – will the growth of defense spending lead to an explosion of poverty?

The column critiques the Finnish government's cuts to social benefits while increasing defense spending, predicting a worsening poverty crisis.

Feb 15 • 04:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Starting March 1st: the change in SNAP benefits for "able-bodied" adults in New York

The SNAP program in New York will undergo significant changes starting March 1, 2026, particularly affecting able-bodied adults without dependents.

Feb 14 • 18:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Chaos and injustice. The anti-political nature of social benefits

The article examines the inconsistencies and contradictions in Poland's non-insured social benefit policies over the past two years of coalition governance.

Feb 13 • 06:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Yoga with Puppies Only When the Dog Comes First. Unconventional Exercise Divides Breeders and Veterinarians

Yoga with puppies has gained popularity in recent years, but it divides opinions among dog breeders and veterinarians regarding its safety and benefits for the animals.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP Universal Credit changes to take place from April 2026 - key details

The UK Department for Work and Pensions plans to implement changes to Universal Credit in April 2026 aimed at reducing welfare benefits associated with health conditions to address perceived disincentives for employment.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sir Jim Ratcliffe branded 'shameful' after 'inflammatory' rant claiming UK's been 'colonised'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the part-owner of Manchester United, faced backlash for his remarks suggesting that the UK has been 'colonised' by immigrants and expressing concerns over population growth and welfare dependency.

Feb 11 • 20:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Increase child allowances and tax the money as income

A proposal to increase child allowances while taxing them as income argues for a fairer distribution of state benefits.

Feb 9 • 14:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Municipal special units reveal social fraud and overpayments of 500 million kroner

Municipal special units in Denmark have uncovered social fraud and erroneous payments totaling 500 million kroner in various cases of deception related to social benefits.

Feb 8 • 20:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Issue Early Welfare Benefits for Low-Income Families Before Lunar New Year

The South Korean government will provide early welfare benefits for low-income households on January 13, ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.

Feb 8 • 03:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP firebrand urges Trump agencies to claw back massive taxpayer benefits paid out to immigrants

Sen. Jim Banks is advocating for the Trump administration to recover billions spent on welfare benefits for immigrants, emphasizing legal obligations for their sponsors to reimburse these costs.

Feb 5 • 11:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

The border gets the attention while fraudulent government benefits bleed taxpayers dry

The article highlights that while immigration debates concentrate on border enforcement, the real issue lies in the ineffective management of taxpayer-funded benefits systems that are susceptible to fraud due to lax verification processes.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kyung Hee Cyber University and Hana Bank Sign Main Transaction Agreement and Industry-Academic Cooperation Agreement... Strengthening Collaborative Partnership

Kyung Hee Cyber University and Hana Bank have joined forces to enhance educational welfare through renewed agreements focusing on increased donation amounts and expanded educational benefits for employees and their families.

Feb 5 • 07:13 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Young Union Chief Winkel aims to save ‘dozens of billions each year’ on social benefits

Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Young Union, emphasizes significant savings potential in social welfare, advocating for a more efficient social state in an interview with 'Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung'.

Feb 5 • 05:34 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

JU Chief Winkel Wants to Save "Dozens of Billions a Year" on Social Benefits

Johannes Winkel, leader of the Young Union, highlights significant savings potential in social welfare, advocating for reforms in pension and social state to enhance efficiency.

Feb 5 • 00:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

DWP chief accused of overseeing ‘culture of complacency’ that led to carer’s allowance scandal

The head of the Department for Work and Pensions has been criticized for fostering a culture that resulted in unpaid carers accumulating significant benefit debts.

Feb 4 • 19:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MPs set for 'major moment' vote on scrapping DWP two-child benefit limit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasizes that the upcoming vote to abolish the two-child benefit limit is a significant step towards improving the welfare of children affected by the policy.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Germans can no longer afford their welfare state. Changes are coming

The article discusses the urgent need for reform in Germany's welfare state, outlining the challenges the government faces in restructuring social benefits, plans to reduce bureaucracy, issues surrounding raising the retirement age to 70, and the main arguments for and against maintaining the Bürgergeld system.

Feb 2 • 03:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Let's Talk about Money: 'The Average German is Closer to the Recipient of Citizens' Money than to the Millionaire'

Helena Steinhaus, head of the Berlin association 'Sanktionsfrei', discusses the challenges faced by those reliant on citizen's income in Germany, emphasizing the societal proximity between average Germans and those receiving benefits.

Jan 15 • 07:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New calls for DWP benefits payment card to replace cash

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to replace cash payments for benefit claimants with a payment card system to ensure welfare money is spent on essentials.

Jan 15 • 05:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The government announced new higher amounts for social benefits, additional increases are planned

The government proposed increases in social benefits, raising the basis for guaranteed minimal compensation to 170 euros this year, which reflects a 10 euro increase or 6.25% compared to the previous amount.

Jan 13 • 06:36 UTC

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