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Travel News

Spanish cruise outrage as ‘all-inclusive’ drinks come with a cost

Norwegian Cruise Line's ‘Free at Sea’ drinks deal comes with a catch in Spanish waters.

22/09/2023

Economy

ECB criticises Italy's bank windfall tax plan

The widespread application of the tax would particularly harm "credit institutions that have lower solvency positions or are more focused on lending activity ... or have challenging capital projections," according to the ECB.

13/09/2023

Ukraine

Euroviews. Is Ukraine's tax policy worse than corruption?

Can you imagine how the economy of any major Western country would perform if one had to gather a heap of documents for every transaction, just to prove your good intentions, Dmytro Boyarchuk writes.

12/09/2023

Economy

US targets millionaires to claw back millions of dollars in taxes

The IRS wants to show positive results from its burst of new funding under President Joe Biden's administration, as Republicans in Congress look to claw back some of that money.

08/09/2023

Green News

Tax fossil fuels to fund climate action, African leaders say

The declaration says no country should ever have to choose between development aspirations and climate action.

07/09/2023

Climate

Why are flights cheaper than trains in Europe?

Train travel is often more expensive than flying. Could taxing aviation to invest in the rail industry help change that?

10/08/2023

Italy

Shares in Italian banks recover after windfall tax is capped

The surprise announcement of a new tax had sent share prices plunging.

09/08/2023

Italy

European stocks dip as Italy hits banks' profits with 40% windfall tax

European shares dropped on Tuesday morning as the market considers a new tax introduced by the Italian government targeting extra profits.

08/08/2023

Travel News

This Spanish pilgrimage spot could soon introduce a tourist tax

“I want Santiago de Compostela to stop being just a tourist destination and a theme park,” mayor says.

14/07/2023

Green News

Could a carbon tax on luxury items be fairer and more effective?

Researchers found that applying a carbon tax on luxury goods would be a “fairer” way to reduce emissions.

12/07/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Lady Godiva rides through Coventry

On this day in 1040, the historical figure is said to have ridden on horseback through the streets of Coventry in order to gain a remission on harsh taxes imposed by her husband, Leofric, the Earl of Mercia.

10/07/2023

Green News

Here’s why Austria is our Green country of the month

Renewable energy, carbon taxes and public transport are top of the agenda for Austria.

30/06/2023

Green News

Tax the rich: Will France force the wealthy to fund its climate plan?

Suggestions on how to fund the climate transition from a recent report have been criticised by the French government.

25/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Film star Sophia Loren jailed over tax dispute

On 19 May 1982, Italian film star Sophia Loren started a prison sentence for tax evasion.

19/05/2023

Green News

Brits think oil giants should pay climate costs as Shell profits surge

The staggering profits from Europe’s biggest oil and gas giant should be a ‘spur’ for climate accountability, says Christian Aid.

05/05/2023

Destinations

Hawaii's plans to introduce new tourist tax rejected by lawmakers

Hawaii hoped to introduce a conservation fee as tourists harass wildlife, bring invasive species and damage coral.

05/05/2023

Green News

Here's how a tax on the rich could help us deal with climate change

Billionaires are responsible for vast amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. How could taxing them could help countries struggling with climate change.

15/04/2023

Green News

'This is not a joke’: UK cuts flight taxes despite soaring emissions

The UK has halved its passenger tax on domestic flights. Here's how it compares to other European countries.

04/04/2023

Destinations

This UK city will soon tax tourists. But what will it pay for?

This is the first ever city in the UK to introduce a nightly tourist tax.

28/03/2023

Green News

Richest country in Europe marks third year of free public transport

The 640,000 or so citizens of Luxembourg have been enjoying free public transport for three years and, unsurprisingly, they quite like it.

22/03/2023