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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government will probably not reduce taxes for companies. Instead, it plans accelerated depreciation

The Czech government is contemplating a plan for accelerated depreciation rather than tax cuts for businesses.

Mar 23 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The state first overcharges on our backs

The article criticizes the Greek government's refusal to reduce fuel taxes despite the potential benefits for the economy and citizens.

Mar 23 • 07:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Inflation Targeting Regime Will Improve Transparency, Accountability, Credibility of Monetary Policy, Says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria's transition to an inflation-targeting framework aims to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of its monetary policies.

Mar 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Economic News Filter: Drivers Face Two Sets of Fuel Prices and Limits. Both Can Be Manipulated

The article discusses the economic challenges facing Slovakia amidst rising fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf, leading to a government dilemma on how to respond effectively.

Mar 23 • 05:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Employment Programmes Must Create Long-Term Opportunities - Deputy President

Deputy President Paul Mashatile emphasized the need for South Africa's public employment programs to foster long-term opportunities rather than create dependency during his speech at the Annual Labour School.

Mar 23 • 05:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

EK wants to abolish home care support and remove availability consideration

The Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) proposes measures to facilitate work-related immigration to Finland due to declining birth rates and workforce availability concerns.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN targets single-digit inflation

The Central Bank of Nigeria aims to reduce inflation to single digits as part of its transition to an inflation-targeting monetary policy framework.

Mar 23 • 00:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran threatens mass ‘water war’ with strikes on key plants in days, UN official warns

Iran is threatening to strike critical desalination plants in the Middle East, escalating regional tensions amid concerns over potential global economic impacts.

Mar 23 • 00:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Turn in monetary policy: analysts believe the Government bets on negative rates and leaving pesos in the market to boost activity

Analysts suggest that the Argentine government's shift towards negative interest rates aims to stimulate economic activity by increasing money supply, despite existing high inflation.

Mar 22 • 23:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Etla: Under these conditions, immigration improves Finland's economy

A new report by the research institute Etla examines the complex economic impacts of immigration on Finland, stressing that positive outcomes depend on targeted political actions.

Mar 22 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Nicolás Massot: "We are in a government full of amoral people who believe that voting for their ideas justifies anything"

Nicolás Massot criticizes the Argentine government for its economic policies and moral shortcomings, particularly focusing on inflation and the lack of primary elections.

Mar 22 • 20:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN targets single-digit inflation, highlights sharp drop since 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria aims to reduce inflation to single digits as part of its new inflation-targeting monetary policy framework.

Mar 22 • 20:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN wins global central banking award for policy reforms

The Central Bank of Nigeria was awarded 'Central Bank of the Year' for its effective monetary and structural reforms.

Mar 22 • 19:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Anne de Guigné: "The new catastrophic assessment of the cost of global warming"

A recent American study drastically increases the estimated economic costs of global warming, emphasizing the urgent need for decarbonization efforts.

Mar 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

50 Years After the Coup: The Martínez de Hoz Plan Seen from the Inner Machinery

A recent book by Chilean economist Sebastián Edwards examines the critical aspects of economic policy under Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, contrasting it with the disarray of Argentina's economic policy during a similar dictatorship.

Mar 22 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Targeted national interventions and a European toolbox against the impacts of the crisis

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasizes the need for targeted national interventions and European support mechanisms to mitigate the economic impacts of geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs.

Mar 22 • 08:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to raise the minimum wage without burdening Social Security and without disrespecting the Constitution

The article discusses the challenges and proposals regarding raising Brazil's minimum wage without exacerbating Social Security finances or violating constitutional laws.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Ristić: The global economic order is collapsing in Hormuz, is that the true goal of the war?

The article discusses the unclear motivations behind Trump's military actions against Iran amid growing tensions in the region.

Mar 21 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Why Greece Does Not Lower Fuel Taxes? The Hidden 'Piggy Bank' and the Subsidies

Greece is refraining from lowering fuel taxes due to fiscal constraints and the need to maintain budget revenues amidst ongoing economic challenges.

Mar 21 • 19:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rent freeze in New York: who benefits from the measure and how to apply if you are a migrant

New York has implemented a rent freeze program aimed at easing the financial burden on specific demographics, particularly benefiting migrants and low-income residents.

Mar 21 • 17:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Euro Monetary Policy: In the Long Run, the ECB Should Raise Interest Rates to 3 Percent – But for Now, Wait and See

The article argues that while the European Central Bank (ECB) should aim for a long-term interest rate of 3 percent, it must first carefully assess the ongoing economic situation before making any drastic changes.

Mar 21 • 14:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Fuel tourism is gaining momentum: cheap prices are driving drivers across the border

The conflict in the Middle East has exacerbated Europe's commodity crisis, prompting drivers to seek cheaper fuel in neighboring countries, leading to serious issues that require intervention from governments across Europe.

Mar 21 • 06:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Czech economy is ripe for the euro, says budget council member Komárek

A Czech financial expert claims that the country's economy is prepared to adopt the euro, citing various economic indicators.

Mar 21 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

And yet, fuel taxes are decreasing...

Several European governments are reducing fuel taxes, putting pressure on the Greek government to follow suit rather than relying on subsidies.

Mar 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Window for new regulation only for old debts – Payment plan in 4 years

The Greek government is considering a new model for restructuring old tax debts as part of measures to increase revenue amid the crisis in the Middle East.

Mar 21 • 04:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fernando Haddad surfed on economic growth but slipped on fiscal; see the numbers

Fernando Haddad's time at the Ministry of Finance is characterized by economic growth but significant challenges in fiscal management.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

S&P raises Ireland's rating to AA+, highlighting its 'strong' economic profile

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Ireland's sovereign debt rating from AA to AA+, citing a stronger economic and budgetary profile.

Mar 20 • 23:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez had to meet separately with the five ministers of Sumar to end two hours of ambush in Moncloa

Pedro Sánchez faced a two-hour delay at a press briefing as he was compelled to meet separately with Sumar ministers before unveiling a new economic relief package.

Mar 20 • 21:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk: I take the proposal of the NBP president and the president seriously

Donald Tusk acknowledges the seriousness of the proposals made by the National Bank of Poland president and the president of the country regarding the economic outlook and performance of the bank.

Mar 20 • 19:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Renewable Energies: Reiche Plans Drastic Cuts

Germany's Economic Minister Katherina Reiche announces significant cuts to renewable energy incentives, leading to concerns about the future of the energy transition.

Mar 20 • 18:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Treasury dismisses effects from rising oil prices: 'We'll compensate for the impact'

Mexico's Treasury Secretary Edgar Amador claims the fiscal effects from rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran will be neutral, with expectations of compensating for the impact.

Mar 20 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fiscal Rules: Their Evolution Written in Crises

This article examines the evolution of fiscal rules in Brazil over the past three decades as a response to government overspending and debt accumulation.

Mar 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Latvian government seeks ways to alleviate fuel price increases

The Latvian government is searching for solutions to mitigate rising fuel prices, with diesel prices exceeding two euros per liter in both Latvia and Estonia.

Mar 20 • 16:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: One Fifth Less Support for Renewable Energy

Germany's Economic Minister Katherina Reiche is proposing a reduction in support for renewable energy projects to focus on necessary wind and solar installations.

Mar 20 • 16:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy Policy: An energy self-sufficient Germany is not a utopia

The article discusses a historical meeting at Schloss Gymnich in 1975, where the German government's approach to environmental policy was shifted towards growth and investment, rather than resource conservation.

Mar 20 • 15:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Everything is destroyed: how the latest defector lies about life in Latvia

A Belarusian blogger falsely claims that life in Latvia is dire compared to the wealth in Belarus, attracting widespread attention on social media.

Mar 20 • 15:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Excess profits?: The liberal voice is missing

A Bundestag debate reveals a lack of liberal commentary on the proposed excess profit tax related to fuel prices, with CDU lawmaker Klaus Wiener questioning the concept entirely.

Mar 20 • 15:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

From ‘jump on a bus’ to tax crackdowns: Blue states chase wealthy residents fleeing to red havens

Blue states are increasing tax pressures to retain wealthy residents who are moving to states with lower taxes, sparking debates about economic policies and governance.

Mar 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Spain to spend 5 billion euros to ease Middle East war fallout – PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez unveiled a 5 billion euro emergency package to mitigate the economic fallout from the Middle East war, focusing on tax reductions and subsidies.

Mar 20 • 14:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Spain allocates billions to mitigate the effects of the war

Spain has announced a €5 billion package to alleviate the impacts of the Iran war, featuring measures such as tax cuts on fuel and a freeze on rent increases.

Mar 20 • 14:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MART SAARMA ⟩ Estonian science must be more boldly linked to the development of society and the economy in the era of global problems

The article emphasizes the importance of linking Estonian science with societal and economic development to effectively tackle global challenges.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Spain: 80 Measures to Support Spaniards in Addressing the Consequences of the War

Spain has introduced a series of 80 measures worth 5 billion euros aimed at mitigating the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, including significant tax reductions on energy.

Mar 20 • 13:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Spain attempts to freeze rents due to the Middle East crisis

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has proposed a package of measures to mitigate the impact of the Iran war, including plans to freeze rents nationally.

Mar 20 • 13:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Austria: Electric Parking Lock

The article discusses how rising fuel prices in Germany have become a topic of contention, blaming various actors, while also referencing Austria's proposed fuel pricing regulations.

Mar 20 • 13:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How Western populists want to govern the economy?

The article discusses the dangers of populist economic ideas in Western Europe, particularly the call for reducing the EU's climate ambitions.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Changes in companies: transfers and promotions in all sectors, from insurance to advertising, UIA and Cippec

Maria Laura Bermúdez has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the UIA, replacing Diego Coatz, marking a new phase for the organization.

Mar 20 • 12:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ruins

The article discusses the economic implications and developments surrounding the state of the economy in Mexico, as presented by El Financiero.

Mar 20 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Kremlin's Reaction to News of Russian Tanker Heading to Cuba

Cuba faces a fuel blockade from the US, prompting a Russian tanker to potentially deliver diesel fuel amid the economic crisis.

Mar 20 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

V. Kikilias: Efforts to find European funding to curb energy prices – Various measures are being considered

Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias discussed ongoing efforts to secure European funds and establish a common policy to address the rising energy prices affecting the economy and ferry ticket prices, amid the challenges posed by the war.

Mar 20 • 10:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Re-Launch of the Economic, Social and Labor Committee: A Springboard to Tackle Difficult Issues like AI and Retirement Age Extension

The re-established Economic, Social and Labor Committee under the Lee Jae-myung government aims to address challenging issues such as AI expansion, low birth rates, and labor market polarization as it reconvenes after over a year of disruption.

Mar 20 • 10:14 UTC

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