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Turkey's Alcohol Tax Crisis: 160 Deaths and a Black Market Boom
At least 160 deaths from illegally produced alcohol in Turkey since 2025 have prompted government crackdowns, highlighting the impact of high taxes making alcohol unaffordable for many and driving them to the black market.
Turkey's Alcohol Tax Crisis: 160 Deaths and a Black Market Boom
At least 160 deaths from illegally produced alcohol in Turkey since 2025 have prompted government crackdowns, highlighting the impact of high taxes making alcohol unaffordable for many and driving them to the black market.
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44% Bias Score
Stricter Regulations on Disguised Employment to Reduce Independent Contractor Hiring in the Netherlands
Over 42 percent of Dutch companies hiring independent contractors in 2024 anticipate hiring fewer in 2025 due to stricter government enforcement of regulations against disguised employment starting January 1, 2025, impacting sectors like hospitality, agriculture, and construction.
Stricter Regulations on Disguised Employment to Reduce Independent Contractor Hiring in the Netherlands
Over 42 percent of Dutch companies hiring independent contractors in 2024 anticipate hiring fewer in 2025 due to stricter government enforcement of regulations against disguised employment starting January 1, 2025, impacting sectors like hospitality, agriculture, and construction.
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40% Bias Score
France Seeks to Fund Defense Spending Increase Through Wealth Taxes and Private Investment
France plans to increase defense spending beyond 3 percent of its GDP by 2030, potentially through higher taxes on the wealthy and private investment funds, to meet growing security threats in Europe. This plan follows President Macron's assessment that current €413 billion allocation for 2024-2030 ...
France Seeks to Fund Defense Spending Increase Through Wealth Taxes and Private Investment
France plans to increase defense spending beyond 3 percent of its GDP by 2030, potentially through higher taxes on the wealthy and private investment funds, to meet growing security threats in Europe. This plan follows President Macron's assessment that current €413 billion allocation for 2024-2030 ...
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52% Bias Score
Schwarzman's $1 Billion Blackstone Payday Amidst Carried Interest Debate
Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman earned over $US1 billion in 2024, primarily from dividends, exceeding his 2023 income by 11.5 percent, while other key executives saw a decrease in carried interest, reflecting market conditions.
Schwarzman's $1 Billion Blackstone Payday Amidst Carried Interest Debate
Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman earned over $US1 billion in 2024, primarily from dividends, exceeding his 2023 income by 11.5 percent, while other key executives saw a decrease in carried interest, reflecting market conditions.
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60% Bias Score
Italy Demands €12.5 Million in VAT from Elon Musk Over X User Data
Italian authorities are demanding €12.5 million in unpaid VAT from Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) for allegedly failing to declare revenue from user data between 2016 and 2022, following a similar case against Meta involving €877 million.
Italy Demands €12.5 Million in VAT from Elon Musk Over X User Data
Italian authorities are demanding €12.5 million in unpaid VAT from Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) for allegedly failing to declare revenue from user data between 2016 and 2022, following a similar case against Meta involving €877 million.
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48% Bias Score
Israel's Controversial Bill to Tax Foreign NGO Funding Raises Democracy Concerns
A Knesset bill proposes an 80% tax on foreign government donations to NGOs, preventing court appeals by those mainly funded abroad, sparking concerns about silencing dissent and harming Israel's international standing.
Israel's Controversial Bill to Tax Foreign NGO Funding Raises Democracy Concerns
A Knesset bill proposes an 80% tax on foreign government donations to NGOs, preventing court appeals by those mainly funded abroad, sparking concerns about silencing dissent and harming Israel's international standing.
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60% Bias Score
France Prioritizes Defense Budget Amidst Political Debate
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced on March 6th that the national defense budget will be prioritized, fulfilling President Macron's request, but without abandoning the French social model; this decision is causing political debate on how to finance increased military spending.
France Prioritizes Defense Budget Amidst Political Debate
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced on March 6th that the national defense budget will be prioritized, fulfilling President Macron's request, but without abandoning the French social model; this decision is causing political debate on how to finance increased military spending.
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40% Bias Score
Choosing the Right 401(k) Plan for Your Small Business
Small businesses can select from traditional, Safe Harbor, Solo, and Roth 401(k) plans offering varying contribution limits, tax benefits, and compliance requirements; the optimal plan depends on business size, employee count, and financial goals.
Choosing the Right 401(k) Plan for Your Small Business
Small businesses can select from traditional, Safe Harbor, Solo, and Roth 401(k) plans offering varying contribution limits, tax benefits, and compliance requirements; the optimal plan depends on business size, employee count, and financial goals.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Faces €1.2 Billion Budget Shortfall Amidst Multiple Crises
The Dutch coalition faces a €1.2 billion budget shortfall due to a blocked VAT increase, alongside challenges in meeting climate goals, modernizing the electricity grid, increasing defense spending to meet NATO targets, reforming the wealth tax, and internal political disagreements.
Dutch Coalition Faces €1.2 Billion Budget Shortfall Amidst Multiple Crises
The Dutch coalition faces a €1.2 billion budget shortfall due to a blocked VAT increase, alongside challenges in meeting climate goals, modernizing the electricity grid, increasing defense spending to meet NATO targets, reforming the wealth tax, and internal political disagreements.
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48% Bias Score
White House Threatens Tariffs Over Foreign Digital Services Taxes on Big Tech
The White House issued a memo condemning foreign digital services taxes (DSTs) on American tech companies, threatening retaliatory tariffs unless these taxes are repealed, potentially sparking a trade war that disadvantages American consumers and businesses while protecting Big Tech's profits.
White House Threatens Tariffs Over Foreign Digital Services Taxes on Big Tech
The White House issued a memo condemning foreign digital services taxes (DSTs) on American tech companies, threatening retaliatory tariffs unless these taxes are repealed, potentially sparking a trade war that disadvantages American consumers and businesses while protecting Big Tech's profits.
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60% Bias Score
Misunderstanding Carried Interest: Tax Implications and Economic Impact
Carried interest, a share of investment profits for high-risk ventures, is frequently misunderstood as guaranteed income; proposals to tax it as regular income could stifle economic progress by discouraging crucial investments in both distressed and thriving businesses.
Misunderstanding Carried Interest: Tax Implications and Economic Impact
Carried interest, a share of investment profits for high-risk ventures, is frequently misunderstood as guaranteed income; proposals to tax it as regular income could stifle economic progress by discouraging crucial investments in both distressed and thriving businesses.
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56% Bias Score
Sumar Challenges Spanish Government over Minimum Wage Tax Exemption
The Spanish government faces a 30-day deadline to resolve a dispute with Sumar over tax exemptions for minimum wage earners, potentially leading to an alliance between Sumar and the PP to override a government veto and significantly impacting public revenue.
Sumar Challenges Spanish Government over Minimum Wage Tax Exemption
The Spanish government faces a 30-day deadline to resolve a dispute with Sumar over tax exemptions for minimum wage earners, potentially leading to an alliance between Sumar and the PP to override a government veto and significantly impacting public revenue.
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56% Bias Score
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