Urgent Funding Needs at COP29 During the UN climate conference, world leaders confront the challenge of establishing a significant new climate finance target to support lower-income nations in adapting to…
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Euro Slumps as Trump’s Policies Loom: What’s Next for the Currency?
Euro Hits 13-Month Low On Thursday, the euro dropped to $1.05 against the dollar, marking its lowest value in over a year. This decline represents the euro’s fifth consecutive day…
EU Agrees to Raise VAT on Airbnb and Uber After Estonia Lifts Veto
Estonia’s Change of Heart EU officials have reached a consensus to implement higher VAT rates on platforms like Airbnb and Uber, following Estonia’s previous objections. The Baltic nation, which has…
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves Reveals £40 Billion in Tax Increases
Major Tax Reform Announcement In her recent budget speech, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves laid out a plan that includes a substantial £40 billion increase in taxes. During…
French Lawmakers Approve Landmark Tax on Billionaire Wealth
A New Tax Initiative On Friday, a significant decision unfolded in the French National Assembly as lawmakers backed a new tax aimed at the wealthiest individuals in the country. This…
Czech Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates, More Cuts Likely
Seventh Consecutive Rate Cut to Tackle Inflation The Czech central bank has lowered its key interest rate for the seventh consecutive time, responding to a steady decline in inflation. This…
EU Recovery Fund Faces Delays: Seven Member States Yet to Receive Post-Pandemic Funding
Billions Unused Three Years On Three years after the launch of the EU’s €724 billion post-Covid recovery fund, less than a third of the money has been utilized by member…
Turkish Tourists Head to Greece Amid Skyrocketing Domestic Prices
Inflation Drives Turks Abroad Inflation in Türkiye has soared, pushing Turkish tourists to seek more affordable travel options in Greece. With domestic travel becoming prohibitively expensive, many are flocking to…
German Inflation Eases, Prompting Speculation of Rate Cut
Moderation in Price Increases Preliminary data released by Germany’s official statistics office indicates a slowdown in inflationary pressures, with prices rising at a more subdued pace than anticipated in March.…
Chinese Banks Lead Global Rankings
Chinese banks dominate the top positions in the global banking brand rankings, with four of the largest Chinese banks securing the top spots. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China…