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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Fortunately, we are not Sanchez

The author criticizes Greece's government for not reducing fuel taxes despite having a high tax rate, arguing that they use European regulations as an excuse for unpopular policies.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Elections: Aiwanger is once again showing anger

Hubert Aiwanger criticizes the German government for its tax policies amid local elections in Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate.

Mar 20 • 15:37 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Unpayable Medical Expense Policies, a Double-Edged Sword

The article discusses the significant increases in the cost of major medical expense insurance policies in Mexico, resulting in a burden on consumers.

Mar 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

IMF team begins meetings in Kyiv: what will be discussed

A team from the IMF has initiated discussions in Kyiv with Ukrainian officials, focusing on macroeconomic policies and necessary reforms amid unpopular tax increases.

Mar 18 • 13:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Texas and Florida are the real high tax states, not California": Newsom's provocation against DeSantis and Abbott

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizes Texas and Florida's tax policies, claiming they impose higher taxes on the middle class than California's progressive system.

Mar 16 • 18:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyedele promises proper execution of tax reforms

Nigeria's new Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, emphasized the importance of implementing tax reforms effectively rather than just drafting policies.

Mar 16 • 17:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives are confused about Vanopslagh's drinking water message

Liberal Alliance's leader Alex Vanopslagh has shifted focus from tax reductions to environmental policies, causing confusion among conservatives.

Mar 16 • 10:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from March 13, 2026 (positions 288 - 291)

The article discusses various governmental announcements from Poland including a resolution related to the Polish Armed Forces and financial policies.

Mar 16 • 06:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: Orpo's government tax offers spring up like Aki Palsanmäki's auctions

The Finnish government led by Petteri Orpo is changing its tax policies ahead of elections, proposing a replacement of a planned corporate tax cut with the abolition of inheritance and gift taxes.

Mar 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

URMAS REINSALU ⟩ I made a proposal to the prime minister, but I did not get a clear answer

The Isamaa party proposed to cancel the fuel tax increase, and the government has announced it will do so, while the Reform Party is retreating from its policies ahead of the elections.

Mar 13 • 09:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Isamaa: The Reform Party has Failed in Fiscal and Economic Policy

The Isamaa party presents an audit criticizing the Reform Party's fiscal and economic policies during its governance.

Mar 6 • 11:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dispute Factor Trade Tax: Why the Small Röttenbach Suddenly Swims in Money

Röttenbach, a small town in Bavaria, is attracting global companies by maximizing its trade tax flexibility, leading to tensions with neighboring municipalities.

Mar 6 • 11:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Spousal splitting: What path leads out of the secondary earner trap?

A recent study reveals that changing tax policies could create 175,000 full-time positions in Germany by making it more attractive for secondary earners to work.

Mar 5 • 17:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Balanced Development Requires Bold Real Estate Policies

The article discusses the structural challenges of real estate and population disparity in South Korea, emphasizing the need for significant policy changes to achieve balanced regional development.

Mar 4 • 11:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Tax and Customs Board responded to camp organizers: we must treat all taxpayers, including camp organizers, equally according to the law

The Estonian Youth Camp Organizers Association is seeking urgent clarification from the Tax and Customs Board and the Ministry of Finance regarding VAT taxation of children's and youth camps.

Mar 4 • 09:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Taxes: these 10 everyday indicators that trigger tax audits

The article discusses indicators in daily life that can raise red flags and trigger tax audits as identified by experts for Le Figaro Magazine.

Mar 2 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The tax pressure hit YPF: paid US$1700 million in earnings and ended the year in the red

YPF faced significant losses in 2025 after paying US$1700 million in taxes, leading to a substantial financial downturn from previous profits.

Feb 27 • 21:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Nefarious": Adorni spoke about the withholdings and reaffirmed that the Government will continue with tax reductions

Manuel Adorni, Argentina's Chief of Cabinet, addressed the inauguration of a production line by Louis Dreyfus Company, emphasizing the government's commitment to reducing taxes amidst criticisms of past agricultural policies.

Feb 27 • 20:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tax Havens Without Palm Trees

The article examines the concept and implications of tax havens as outlined by the OECD, referencing the Panama Papers scandal and highlighting the role of transparency and tax policies.

Feb 27 • 01:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives go to war against taxes - DF wants focus on foreigners

Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election on March 24, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for a focused discussion on tax reforms and policies regarding foreigners.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How much compromise is too much? Labor's capital gains conundrum

The Australian Labor Party is hinting at potential changes to capital gains tax policies, raising questions about the implications of such compromises.

Feb 25 • 18:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Comment: Orpo Forgot His Strong Predecessors in His Self-Promotion

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo discusses government policies in anticipation of the 2027 elections, overlooking the strengths of his predecessors.

Feb 25 • 06:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Crushed by war taxes: Russia prepares to massively close small businesses

Russia is facing a wave of small businesses closing due to increased tax burdens and rising operational costs arising from war-related economic policies.

Feb 24 • 10:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The calming of housing price expectations requires prompt follow-up measures such as property taxes

The article discusses the recent decrease in consumer expectations for rising housing prices in South Korea due to government real estate policies.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

FedEx sues U.S. government and claims full tax refund

FedEx has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, recently annulled by the Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 00:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The measures that the PP proposes to Vox: 'Rejection of climate policies that destroy jobs,' condemnation of 'all' violence, maximum tax cuts and reducing 'subsidies'

The PP outlines key proposals for collaboration with Vox, prioritizing significant tax reductions and a rejection of certain climate policies.

Feb 23 • 19:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The tax burden rate, which barely rebounded, must be steadily increased

The tax burden rate in South Korea has seen a minor rebound after a decline during the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, but it remains insufficient compared to other countries and fails to meet growing fiscal demands, necessitating the government's formulation of tax policies to elevate this rate.

Feb 23 • 10:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

How to talk Babiš out of his expensive and unnecessary tax cuts

The article discusses the challenges of communicating with Czech Prime Minister Babiš about the implications of his tax cut policies.

Feb 22 • 14:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mamdani Faces Two Options to Pass His First Budget for New York

New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani is considering a controversial property tax increase to fund his budget amid a significant financial shortfall.

Feb 22 • 07:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Only holding up an "anti-war" paper... Russia suppresses thoroughly, and citizens remain silent

The article discusses how Russian citizens continue to protest against government policies despite widespread repression, particularly focusing on a recent protest in Vladivostok against a new car recycling tax.

Feb 21 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: US Supreme Court overturns part of Trump’s tariff increase, and Trump responds with new tax; Mendonça releases confidential data from the Master case to the CPI of INSS

The US Supreme Court has overturned a significant part of Trump’s tariff policies, prompting Trump to announce a new 10% surcharge.

Feb 21 • 00:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democrats cheer Supreme Court move blocking Trump tariffs — despite past support for trade duties

Democrats praised the Supreme Court's ruling that blocks President Trump's tariff strategy, labeling the tariffs as an unfair tax on Americans, although some party members once supported using tariffs themselves.

Feb 20 • 18:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

KL: Our home location is no longer Finland

Oura, a company known for its smart rings, plans to relocate its headquarters from Finland to Delaware, USA, due to favorable tax policies and a majority American investor base.

Feb 18 • 11:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Government Urged to Review Subsidies and Boost Tax Collection

Experts warn that the Botswana government needs to reassess its subsidy policies and improve tax collection to address dwindling revenues and high youth unemployment.

Feb 17 • 15:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Success of Multiple Homeowners Means the Failure of This Government's Real Estate Policy

President Yoon Jae-myung stated that the success of multiple homeowners in taking advantage of favorable capital gains tax exemptions signifies a failure of his government's real estate policies.

Feb 13 • 00:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Sabol's Global Expansion – Manufacturing Medicines in Saudi Arabia, Biofuels in Indonesia and the Emirates

The Sabol business group is expanding its operations internationally, venturing into medicine manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and biofuels in Indonesia and the Emirates, while also expressing concerns over Slovakia's tax policies.

Feb 12 • 12:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Microscopic adjustments to the real estate tax for multiple homeowners... How much will inventory increase?

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is advocating for reforms in real estate taxation aimed at increasing property supply from multiple homeowners, addressing previous policies that hindered market liquidity.

Feb 10 • 20:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nikkei Average Surpasses Its Highest Value with a Temporary Increase of 1400 Yen Due to High US Stock Prices and Tax Measures

The Nikkei average in the Tokyo stock market experienced a surge, momentarily exceeding 1400 yen and surpassing its previous highest value, attributed to rising US stock prices and expectations surrounding the Takai administration's economic policies.

Feb 10 • 01:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

One in Six People Consume Excess Sugar... Is the Discussion on Sugar Tax Gaining Momentum?

A recent survey reveals that one in six South Koreans is consuming excessive sugar, prompting discussions about a potential sugar tax akin to tobacco taxes.

Feb 9 • 05:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Are hybrid cars losing their green plates? These models lose benefits in verification and ownership tax

Hybrid vehicles in Mexico City will face new verification and tax policies that reduce their green plate benefits starting in 2026.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Housing listings in Seoul have increased, but buyers are on the watch due to real estate policy changes

In Seoul, housing listings are rising as the deadline for the tax exemption for multiple homeowners approaches, yet potential buyers are hesitant and waiting for clearer government policies.

Feb 8 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP calls for a turnaround in housing policy: "We have seen that intervention does not provide a response. The problem is supply"

Juan Bravo, the deputy secretary of Finance, Housing and Infrastructure of the PP, emphasizes that housing is the main problem facing Spaniards and advocates for a shift in public policies to increase supply and reduce the tax burden.

Feb 4 • 09:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Lee: "Real Estate is a Cancerous Problem"…Final Exit for Multi-Homeowners in 3-6 Months

President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need for consistent policies to eliminate what he describes as a 'cancerous problem' in South Korea's real estate market, announcing a 3-6 month grace period for multi-homeowners to settle transactions before the end of a tax exemption.

Feb 3 • 13:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tax Reduction Pledge Battle, No Validity Judgment - Japan Alone Lacks 'Independent Fiscal Institution' at G7

As Japan approaches its House of Representatives election, political parties are advocating for consumption tax cuts without a thorough discussion of funding sources, unlike many G7 countries that have established Independent Fiscal Institutions (IFIs) to assess the impact of such policies.

Feb 3 • 07:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

LDP Candidates Shift Toward Consumption Tax Cut, Support Surges to Over 63%, Asahi-Tokyo University Survey

A recent survey found that 63% of LDP candidates support a shift towards reducing consumption tax, a significant increase from 26% last year, while opposition has dwindled to 10% as parties adjust their policies ahead of the upcoming House of Representatives election.

Feb 3 • 06:10 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The Fatal Fetish of the SPD

The SPD's inheritance tax policies are leading to significant economic decline in several towns in Germany as family businesses are forced to close, even facing hefty tax bills despite making no profit.

Jan 16 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major £30,000 HMRC tax update as new HMRC policy comes in from April

HMRC officials briefed MPs on significant upcoming changes to tax policies, including ISAs and pensions, during a meeting with the Treasury Committee.

Jan 14 • 11:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Inheritance Tax: If the SPD continues like this, a penalty kick will turn into an own goal

The article discusses the perceived unfairness of inheritance tax regulations in Germany, particularly how wealthy heirs can benefit without effort, while suggesting that current policies favor large business heirs too generously.

Jan 13 • 13:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Richest families, purchasing power rises. Inflation growing but below EU average

Despite a slight increase in inflation, Italian families are experiencing a rise in purchasing power, indicating resilience in the real economy bolstered by tax reduction policies.

Jan 8 • 04:00 UTC

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