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football15 days ago•4 min saved

Liverpool recruit Araujo on season-long loan to strengthen their backline

Liverpool have signed Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to buy and the ability to play right-back, as they bolster a defence that lost Ibrahima Konaté to Real Madrid. Araujo has made 200+ Barca appearances, won La Liga titles and Copa del Rey trophies, and was captain in January after the loan departure of Marc-Andre ter Stegen; his 2023-24 season was hindered by injuries and mental health struggles, including anxiety and depression. He has 27 Uruguay caps and was part of the World Cup squad but did not play. Liverpool’s campaign opens against Newcastle on August 23, with the club still managing injuries in defence alongside new signings and development players.

via BBC|

#barcelona #football #liverpool

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Liverpool seal season-long loan with buy option for Ronald Araújo

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a season-long loan for Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araújo with an option to make the move permanent, aimed at addressing a defensive injury crisis. The 27-year-old, who captained Barcelona earlier this year, was unexpectedly told he wouldn’t be a key starter in pre-season; the deal includes a non-mandatory purchase option, though fees are undisclosed. Araújo could slot straight in and even cover right-back if needed, with plans to finalize the deal in Liverpool, though concerns about his disciplinary record and mental health history have been noted.

via The Liverpool Offside|

#barcelona #liverpool #loan

politics3 months ago•130 min saved

Brussels ties Ukraine’s loan to Kyiv’s tax reform drive

The European Commission said part of a 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine will be conditioned on improving revenue collection, spending efficiency, and reform measures such as taxing digital-platform income, setting sectoral public-investment plans, and updating the customs code. If Kyiv meets the criteria, an initial tranche of about 3.2 billion euros could be disbursed in June as part of roughly 8.35 billion in micro-financial aid, amid IMF-aligned reform pressure and a slow reform pace blamed on wartime constraints and political resistance.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#european-union #imf #loan

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Admin Weighs Rescue for Spirit Airlines With $500M Loan and Possible Equity

The Trump administration is in advanced discussions to bailout Spirit Airlines, potentially providing up to a $500 million loan in exchange for warrants that could grant the federal government a substantial ownership stake; the deal isn’t final and is under active consideration as officials weigh whether a rescue would save Spirit or simply subsidize ailing operations.

via CBS News|

#bailout #loan #ownership-stake

world4 months ago•5 min saved

EU Clears Path for $106B Ukraine Loan After Orban Defeat

EU ambassadors discussed approving a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine (about $106 billion) after Viktor Orban’s veto delayed it for months; his electoral defeat paves the way for a decision, aided by progress on repairing the Druzhba oil pipeline. The loan would be backed by the EU budget, carry no interest, and Ukraine would repay only if Russia pays reparations, funding urgently needed air defenses and military equipment amid the war.

via The New York Times|

#european-union #hungary #loan

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Hungary vote could unlock €90bn for Ukraine and speed EU bid, EU official says

EU expansion chief Marta Kos says Hungary’s political shift, with Viktor Orbán’s defeat, could unlock about €90 billion in EU loan funding for Ukraine and advance Kyiv’s EU accession prospects. The article also notes Britain and the US planning further aid to Kyiv, Zelenskyy criticizing current US negotiating pace, Norway‑Ukraine defense cooperation including drone production on Norwegian soil, and the US extending sanctions relief for Lukoil stations outside Russia through Oct 29 to ease crude prices.

via The Guardian|

#eu #hungary #loan

us-news4 months ago•132 min saved

Record-High Auto Debt Follows Buyers into New Car Loans

A CNBC report citing J.D. Power and Edmunds shows a record level of underwater car debt, with 30.5% of trade-ins worth less than the loan, average negative equity $7,214 (Q4 2025), and 27% owing $10,000+. When financed into a new loan, the typical monthly payment jumps to about $916, while new-car prices rose to about $49,353 in February, up 30% since 2020.

via The Daily Beast|

#automotive-industry #debt #economy

world5 months ago•6 min saved

Orbán’s Ukraine loan veto sparks EU showdown

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán threatens to block the EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine, risking a public veto clash at an EU summit and delaying Kyiv’s aid as Brussels weighs punitive options; the stalemate is linked to Hungary’s energy security via the Druzhba pipeline and comes ahead of Hungary’s election, shaping how Brussels may respond to Kyiv’s funding need.

via Kyiv Post|

#eu #loan #orban

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

EU's €90B Ukraine loan: signature isn't a Hungary veto bypass

Claims that Hungary blocked Ukraine's €90 billion loan were false; European Parliament President Roberta Metsola signed the loan on behalf of the Parliament as part of the process, but final adoption requires unanimous approval by all EU member states. The loan aims to fund Kyiv's budget and defence, while Hungary's objections relate to the Druzhba oil pipeline dispute and are not overturned by this signature.

via Euronews.com|

#eu #hungary #loan

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Ter Stegen stays on Girona loan as recall is blocked by rules

Barcelona says Marc-Andre ter Stegen cannot be recalled from his Girona loan after a thigh injury, with the loan agreement and RFEF rules keeping him with Girona until June; the injury could sideline him 3-4 months, rehab could take place at Barça facilities, but re-registration or return would depend on loan terms and not on force majeure.

via Barca Universal|

#barcelona #girona #injury

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Obed Vargas Poised for Atletico Madrid Move, Likely Loan

Seattle Sounders' Obed Vargas is in Madrid amid reports Atlético Madrid will sign him, likely on loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 season under a contract through 2030; transfer fees remain unclear, with Sounders reportedly seeking a sell-on, and potential La Liga loan destinations including Celta Vigo, Elche, Getafe, and Mallorca as the window nears its close.

via Sounder at Heart|

#atletico-madrid #loan #obed-vargas

sports7 months ago•29 min saved

Cancelo joins Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal

Portuguese star João Cancelo returns to FC Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal Saudi FC until the end of the season.

via FC Barcelona|

#fc-barcelona #football #joao-cancelo

art7 months ago•2 min saved

Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' to tour Japan this summer

The Mauritshuis will lend Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka this summer, marking a rare international travel for the painting, which is usually kept as a star exhibit in the Netherlands. The loan, organized in collaboration with Asahi Shimbun, aims to fund museum renovations and create an education center, offering a unique opportunity for Japanese audiences to experience the iconic artwork.

via The Art Newspaper|

#art #girl-with-a-pearl-earring #japan

culture8 months ago•2 min saved

UK Treasury to insure Bayeux Tapestry for £800m during British Museum exhibition

The Bayeux tapestry will be insured for £800m during its return to the UK in 2026 for an exhibition at the British Museum, as part of a loan agreement with France, with concerns raised about transportation risks.

via The Guardian|

#art-conservation #bayeux-tapestry #british-museum

world8 months ago•3 min saved

EU Approves €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine Amid Russian Asset Dispute

EU leaders agreed on a 90 billion euro interest-free loan to Ukraine for 2026-27, but failed to use frozen Russian assets for funding due to legal and political issues, opting instead to borrow on capital markets. The plan aims to support Ukraine's military and economic needs amid ongoing war, with some countries opposing the use of Russian assets, citing legal risks.

via ABC News|

#brussels #eu #loan