Opinion polls suggest dispute with farmers has weakened ND's support
The ongoing dispute between the government and protesting farmers is taking a political toll on the ruling New Democracy party, according to the latest crop of opinion polls.
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Russia’s war economy is not collapsing, but neither is it stable
Russia’s wartime economy is getting weaker as the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, according to a recent report by PeaceRep, a research group led by the University of Edinburgh. The report, Against the Clock? Why Russia’s War Economy is Running Out of Time, finds that Russia is being forced to spend aggressively on the war, while its earning abilities have dropped significantly.
Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns
With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.
Billionaires with $1 salaries – and other legal tax dodges the ultrawealthy use to keep their riches
Who pays the most taxes?
The US already faces a health care workforce shortage – immigration policy could make it worse
As Americans gather for holiday celebrations, many will quietly thank the health care workers who keep their families and friends well: the ICU nurse who stabilized a grandparent, the doctor who adjusted a tricky prescription, the home health aide who ensures an aging relative can bathe and eat safely.
Podcast - Tax cuts and balancing acts: Greece's 2026 budget
Greece's 2026 budget was voted through Parliament on Tuesday, just ahead of the Christmas break. It contained some gifts for Greek taxpayers as it includes the tax cuts worth 1.2 billion euros that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had announced earlier in the year.
PM touts strong economy and housing measures but voters focus on everyday worries
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis hit back at his critics in the budget debate on Tuesday, by unveiling new measures to tackle the housing crisis and defending his tough stance on the ongoing farmers’ protests.
U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight
The Trump administration singled out European tech firms by name and promised economic consequences Tuesday unless the E.U. rolls back tech regulation and lawsuits.
White House Dismisses Rise in Unemployment
The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Tuesday as a sign of strength.
Jobs Report Could Provide Overdue Clarity on Uncertain Economy
Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, according to data delayed by the government shutdown, but the unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.6 percent.
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