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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Charting the 2026 Budget - From National Debt to Personal Income Tax

The article examines South Africa's 2026 National Budget, highlighting significant fiscal policy changes and their implications for citizens.

Feb 26 • 07:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

We are earning more than ever before. But the wealth gap divides Czechs more and more.

A new report highlights the increasing wealth disparity in Czechia, as citizens earn more now than in previous years, yet the divide is growing significantly.

Feb 24 • 07:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Thousands have left these islands. Its government is now paying them to stay

The Marshall Islands has introduced a universal basic income scheme to discourage emigration by providing its citizens with financial support.

Feb 22 • 19:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Revenue Service Explains News About Submitting Annual Income Declarations

The State Revenue Service of Latvia has outlined key updates for citizens regarding the submission of their annual income declarations this year.

Feb 20 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bank accounts, the Revenue Agency's checks start: here is what will guide the searches of the Tax Authorities

The Italian Revenue Agency is set to conduct extensive checks on citizens' bank accounts in search of undeclared income as part of its organizational plan for 2026-2028.

Feb 19 • 20:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social: Criticism of Citizen's Income Reform

A coalition of 38 organizations is criticizing proposed tightening measures regarding basic income security in Germany.

Feb 19 • 14:51 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Venstre wants to cut development aid to countries that refuse to take back their own citizens

The Danish political party Venstre announced plans to reduce development aid from 0.7% to 0.5% of gross national income, targeting countries that do not accept their rejected asylum seekers.

Feb 17 • 13:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Tax Board emphasizes platform income in income tax returns

The Estonian Tax Board has begun to focus on platform income in the income tax declarations, allowing citizens to declare last year's earnings starting today.

Feb 16 • 08:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Just invest once... Earn ₹20,000 monthly from interest, enjoy a comfortable old age

The Indian government offers a Senior Citizens Savings Scheme through the post office for secure investment with good returns, allowing retirees to earn a regular monthly income and alleviate financial worries in old age.

Feb 16 • 02:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Millions of beneficiaries.. The Egyptian government announces new aid for citizens (Video)

The Egyptian government has announced a new social protection package aimed at supporting low-income families, totaling around 40 billion Egyptian pounds.

Feb 15 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Check your email: You may have income tax returns pending from previous years

The Ecuadorian tax authority, SRI, has alerted citizens about pending income tax declarations via email.

Feb 14 • 12:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another carrot to get dollars out of the mattress: the interest generated will not pay taxes

A new regulation in Argentina exempts interest on foreign currency deposits from income tax, encouraging citizens to formalize their dollar holdings.

Feb 10 • 12:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the Fiscal Innocence Law that came into effect today

Argentina's new Fiscal Innocence Law aims to encourage citizens to declare their hidden savings by simplifying tax regulations and limiting government audits on income and deductions.

Feb 9 • 14:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Post Office's Amazing Scheme, '0' Risk and Earning ₹17,000 Every Month

India's post office savings scheme offers a steady income with zero risk, allowing individuals to earn over ₹17,000 monthly post-retirement.

Feb 9 • 02:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Why is it easier to earn from real estate than from work in Croatia?

The article discusses how Croatia's tax policy affects the labor market and emphasizes the need for a system that favors working citizens over passive income accumulation.

Feb 6 • 08:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renting an apartment is classist in Spain

The rental housing policy under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is increasingly seen as classist, failing to protect vulnerable citizens and leaving low-income families at a disadvantage.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Fact-free hate campaign like no other - Reichinnek attacks citizens’ income reform

Heidi Reichinnek, leader of the Left Party faction, strongly criticizes the German government's proposed citizens’ income reform, claiming it involves harsher sanctions for job seekers and new rules for long-term unemployed individuals.

Jan 15 • 08:48 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Iranian Economy in Numbers Amid Rising Living Protests

Amid rising protests over the high cost of living, the Iranian economy shows limited growth but suffers from significant disparities in price structure and real income, highlighting the challenges faced by the government to control inflation and preserve citizens' purchasing power.

Jan 13 • 04:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Banks Announce Free Accounts for Citizens

As of January 1, 2026, banks in Croatia will implement legal changes allowing citizens to use accounts for regular income with a package of free basic banking services, clarifying recent incomplete claims in the media.

Jan 8 • 11:29 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Green Party faction wants to pay 250 Euro climate money to citizens

The Green Party faction is advocating for direct payments of climate money from CO₂ pricing revenues, aiming to support low-income individuals.

Jan 8 • 07:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Recipients of Citizens' Income Get Four More Letters

Recipients of the Bürgergeld will see changes in 2026, including adjustments in taxation and implications for various industries.

Jan 1 • 14:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Welfare State: "Germany is now reaping the benefits of integration"

Despite Germany's challenging economic situation, there are positive developments in the labor market, particularly regarding the criticized citizen's income, with a significant decrease in beneficiaries reported compared to previous years.

Jan 1 • 13:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Citizens can now request a free salary and pension account

Starting today, citizens can apply for a free account for regular income with a new package of services, following the implementation of a new law in Croatia.

Jan 1 • 08:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

From today, banks can no longer charge a number of fees. Here is the list and how to get free services

Starting January 1, 2026, a new law in Croatia prevents banks from charging various fees for basic account services, allowing citizens to access free services for regular income accounts.

Jan 1 • 06:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Long waits at the border, salaries increase by 27 marks, electricity prices rise by 10 percent, pensions grow to 700 marks

The beginning of the year brings significant changes to the daily lives of citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina, affecting border crossing, personal income, and pension systems.

Dec 31 • 15:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

13 Thousand Expatriates Have Returned, Those Employed in May Receive Tax Refunds, Here's How Much

The Ministry of the Interior has provided the Tax Administration with the names of 13,000 Croatian citizens who returned to Croatia this year after spending at least two years abroad, with those employed benefitting from a five-year income tax exemption and potential refunds totaling around 14,000 euros.

Dec 28 • 19:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Citizen’s Income Reform: SPD Decision Likely Comes Too Late

The SPD's member initiative against the planned citizen's income reform is expected to conclude only after the legislative process in the Bundestag, with the initiative set to start on December 23.

Dec 28 • 15:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

SPD decision on citizen's income is expected to come too late

The SPD's internal petition against the planned citizen's income reform is likely to conclude after legislation is passed in the Bundestag, which critics argue disregards party concerns.

Dec 28 • 12:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Liveblog Federal Politics: SPD Member Petition on Citizen's Income Reform Likely to Be Fruitless

The SPD's petition regarding the citizen's income reform is expected to conclude without significant impact following the crucial vote in the Bundestag.

Dec 28 • 08:14 UTC

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