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Art

Three Banksy artworks cost UK taxpayers almost £150,000 to remove

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Business

What European entrepreneurs should know before becoming digital nomads

From taxes to finances and cybersecurity, these are some of the key factors to be aware of before embracing the digital nomad life.

Economy

New UK PM touts 'cost of living government' with tax cut and £2 buses

Andy Burnham has used his first days in Downing Street to scrap the 5% VAT charged on household electricity bills and cap single bus fares in England at £2, telling his new cabinet that Britain now has a "cost of living government".

Economy

Survey: Half of Germany's top earners consider emigrating

Within a year, more than 288,000 Germans have moved abroad. A recent survey suggests many highly skilled professionals are eyeing a move – and most do not expect to return soon.

Economy

Where are property taxes highest and lowest in Europe?

Buying a home in Europe? Taxes follow you from purchase to sale. Here's where property is taxed most and least.

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Travel News

Cruise holidays are taxed much less than hotels, study finds

A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling.

Business

AI chip tax windfall in South Korea could support housing and jobs

South Korea plans to channel a surge in tax revenue from its booming AI chipmakers into a new state fund, backing everything from semiconductor infrastructure to housing and jobs for young people.

Europe News

Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms in key breakthrough

After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right.

Economy

Where do workers lose the biggest share of their salaries in Europe?

The share of earnings taken through taxes and other deductions varies widely across Europe. But how much do workers actually keep? Euronews takes a closer look.

EU.XL

Why is Shein becoming more expensive in the EU? Ask our chatbot

The EU is implementing new rules for e-commerce platforms like Temu, SHEIN, and Aliexpress. Low-value parcels will no longer be exempt from import taxes, making fast-fashion orders a lot more expensive in Europe.

Business

What King Charles' historic tax disclosure reveals and what it hides

King Charles III has become the first reigning British monarch to make his personal tax bill public, lifting the lid on a slice of the royal finances that has stayed hidden for centuries, and confirming in the process that the sovereign ranks among the country's largest taxpayers.

Business

EU proposes tax overhaul to cut business costs by €8 billion a year

The reform would reduce the compliance burden for businesses and facilitate cross-border payments.

Culture news

Ana Duato’s tax fraud acquittal overturned

The actress was acquitted in the ‘Nummaria’ case, but the tax authorities appealed the ruling. Her husband, producer Miguel Ángel Bernardeau, will also have to be retried.

Economy

What's left of a €100,000 salary after tax across Europe?

Eastern Europe generally offers higher take-home pay on a €100,000 gross salary, whereas Western and Northern Europe tend to show lower net figures at this income level. Tax calculations are complex, and Euronews Business provides approximate estimates.

Business

New filing shields Trump and his family from IRS tax audits

The US Department of Justice has released an additional filing linked to the Trump-IRS settlement, preventing the federal agency from pursuing existing tax audits involving the US president, his family and affiliated businesses.

Culture news

Shakira wins lengthy legal battle over Spanish tax authorities

Pop star Shakira is celebrating victory after a Spanish court annulled a hefty tax penalty imposed in 2011 claiming she failed to declare her residence in Spain. The singer has published a statement in which she says "there was never any fraud".

Europe Today

Which European countries have the most teenage entrepreneurs?

Around 69,000 EU entrepreneurs are under 20. The Netherlands and Italy lead the pack — a positive sign for Rome, amid gloomy youth employment rates.