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Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare earnings letdown

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Japan breaks visitor records as highest-ever hotel tax gets approval

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Iceland sets new visitor record: Is a higher tourist tax pending?

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Economy

Perceptions of tax fairness in Europe: Are the rich paying their way?

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Corporate income tax in Europe: Which countries collect the most?

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Amsterdam residents file lawsuit against city council for overtourism

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French billionaire Bernard Arnault slams wealth tax as 'deadly'

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Venice visitors will have to pay daytripper fee on more days in 2026

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Aviation bodies say new Dutch airfare taxes will price out travellers

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