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Travel News

All the countries where you have to pay a ‘tourist tax’ in 2024

From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism.

Economy

Where in Europe do you pay the lowest capital gains tax?

Capital gains tax goes from 0% to 42% depending on which country houses the investment in Europe.

Economy

UK tax cut on the cards? Hunt raises hopes as inflation falls

With UK inflation falling to its lowest in more than two years in February, what are the potential implications for tax reductions?

Travel News

Why is Galapagos doubling its entry fee for tourists?

The changes will come into force in August.

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Green News

Private jet owners could face huge tax hike under new Biden proposal

The tax increase on fuel for private jets has been cast as making wealthy pay their share.

Economy

UK Spring Budget: Chancellor cuts taxes as election looms

Jeremy Hunt, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has presented the Budget for his economic strategy - here are the key takeaways.

Destinations

Nature, restoration, residents: What are tourist taxes used for?

Dozens of tourist hotspots around the world now charge for entry. Here’s how some have been spending the millions they receive in revenue.

Economy

Norway transfers funds to Palestinian Authority after Israel standoff

The funds will allow the Palestinian Authority to pay teachers, health workers and other public sector employees.

Economy

Paying your dues in the UK: How to save money on taxes

Schemes such as the Married Couple's Allowance and pension tax relief could help UK taxpayers save money.

Markets

Airbnb reports mixed financial results following €576m tax settlement

Airbnb reported mixed fourth quarter (Q4) results on Wednesday but highlighted a rise in bookings due to demand remaining strong.

Business

Offices of French dairy group Lactalis raided over alleged tax fraud

Police searched the offices of French dairy company Lactalis on Tuesday, as part of an investigation into alleged tax fraud.

Green News

German farmers' protest brings Berlin to a standstill

The protest caps off a week-long demonstration against a plan to cut farmers' fuel subsidies.

Business

Euroviews. The global minimum tax is here, and this tax emperor has no clothes

Will the minimum tax raise hundreds of billions in revenue and end tax competition? At best, it’s uncertain; at worst, it’s unlikely, Daniel Bunn writes.

Economy

Which European countries pay the least and most tax on cars?

Taxation of vehicles largely varies across Europe with environmental considerations playing a key role in some countries. Based on OECD data, Euronews Business looks at car prices before and after taxes in four different categories.

Culture news

Spotify pulls out of French festivals in response to new tax law

Macron's government announced the tax on 13 December after a Senate vote in November.

Green News

UK to implement carbon tax on imported goods from 2027

The UK is the first major economy to legislate on achieving net zero emissions and is reducing its emissions faster than any other G7 country.

Green News

100s of farmers arrive in Berlin to protest climate-driven budget cuts

Even a member of the ruling coalition is protesting against the changes.

Business

Plans to tax Airbnb, Uber stutter

The online holiday rental service has cut a deal with Italian authorities, but a wider reform of EU tax rules is stuck

Culture news

Spotify fights back against proposed France tax

Music stakeholders in France support the proposed tax which is meant to fund investment in the industry.

Business

Judges uphold Amazon’s sweetheart Luxembourg tax deal

EU antitrust authorities had argued the e-commerce giant gained an unfair advantage when it saved €250m through its complex corporate structure