New tariffs may be raised to 15% within the week, says US Treasury Secretary Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated that the recently imposed 10% tariffs could be increased to 15% within the week based on recent legal rulings.
War could reduce the number of international tourists in the Middle East by up to 27%, says consulting firm
The ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran may lead to a significant drop in international tourist arrivals in the Middle East by 2026, according to Tourism Economics.
At Alpha Bulkers, the Students of the Postgraduate Maritime Program
Students from the postgraduate program in International Shipping, Finance, and Management at the Athens University of Economics visited Alpha Bulkers for a presentation on maritime operations.
Brazilians Work Less Than the Global Average; See Rankings
A recent survey reveals that Brazilians worked an average of 40.1 hours weekly, which is less than the global average of 42.7 hours.
What decision did the U.S. Supreme Court make regarding tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the global tariffs imposed by the federal government, stating that the executive branch lacked the authority to impose such tariffs unilaterally.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs: 6 to 3 Against Trump's Trade Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court declared significant parts of Donald Trump's tariff policy unconstitutional in a 6 to 3 ruling, undermining key aspects of his trade deals.
Mass Arrests in Iceland and Professor Warns Against Linking Benefits to Wage Index
A significant police operation in Iceland has led to the arrest of eleven individuals in an international crackdown on organized crime, while an economics professor cautions the government against linking benefit payments to wage indices.
Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 44
This issue of the Ukraine Reforms Tracker discusses recent parliamentary actions and reforms related to business, economics, and international financial programs in Ukraine.
Latvia is among the largest military aid providers to Ukraine, according to a study
According to a report by the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Latvia is one of the largest military aid providers to Ukraine, allocating 1.64% of its GDP for military assistance from January 2022 to October 2025.
FRESH RESEARCH ⟩ Denmark contributes the most to Ukraine assistance relative to GDP, Estonia ranks high in second place
A recent report from the Peterson Institute for International Economics reveals that Denmark is the leading military supporter of Ukraine in relation to its GDP, with the Baltic and Nordic countries at the forefront while the United States and major Western European countries lag behind.
Davos Vigil: 'We Got Everything We Wanted'
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump addressed the tensions between the United States and European nations over his interest in Greenland, expressing a desire to acquire the territory.
Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 43
This weekly digest covers Ukrainian legislative updates regarding business, economics, and international financial programs for the period from January 1 to January 12, 2026.
Filip Wyszyński: The Venezuelan Case and International Economic Law
The article discusses the implications of the potential abduction or arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on contemporary geo-economics and transnational economic law, highlighting challenges posed by protectionist and interventionist trends.
Discussion on the exemption of emission permits
Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir met with Ursula von der Leyen to discuss various international issues including security, economic policies, and Iceland's cooperation in the European Economic Area.
Agreements and Organizations from Which the United States Withdrew
The article discusses the reasons and consequences of the United States' withdrawal from numerous international agreements and organizations over the years due to political, strategic, and economic factors.
Arancha González Laya: "Trump's two engines are to politically defeat and to earn money"
Arancha González Laya discusses the dual motivations of Donald Trump in politics and business during her commentary on international diplomacy.
The value of a stock market in great health
Piazza Affari is closing the year among the best international stock markets, highlighting the importance of a free market where supply and demand drive economics.