The International Monetary Fund has released its April forecast for global inflation in 2026. Venezuela remains the clear leader at the bottom of the rankings, while deflation is expected in Costa Rica. At the same time, the gap between countries is enormous.
By 1%, the income tax rate on dividends, interest payments from banks, credit unions, crowdfunding service providers, and issuers of debt obligations and bonds will increase from 6% to 7%. It will also apply to income earned by individuals from the supply of agricultural products in kind.
In May of this year, the State Tax Service sanctioned 640 individuals engaged in illegal business activities.
To encourage legal employment and ensure that every worker receives a monthly income, the authorities are proposing to replace the current personal tax exemption with monthly payments. These payments will be funded by refunding a portion of the income tax they have paid.
Up to 20,000 protesters—anti-globalization activists, environmentalists, and supporters of a Palestinian state—took to the streets of Geneva on Sunday at the call of the “NoG7” coalition. In addition to them, about 600 anarchists from the “Black Bloc” took part in the march.
The 2027 draft budget and tax policy, proposed by the Ministry of Finance for public consultation, calls for reducing the income tax rate on salaries not exceeding 1 million lei from 12% to 7%. For salaries exceeding this amount, the rate would increase to 15%.
The draft tax policy for next year provides for adjustments to the tax regime for independent contractors (freelancers). Changes are proposed to income thresholds and tax rates, as well as to the rules governing the deduction of expenses incurred by companies when working with them.
French President Emmanuel Macron joined Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday at the Palais des Expositions in Nice, where the “Bharat Innovates” exhibition of Indian innovations and technologies opened.
Two types of beer and five types of snacks have been added to the Belarusian State Standards Committee’s Register of Hazardous Products. Over the weekend, they were completely removed from the shelves of Belarusian stores.
Work on amendments to the Consumer Protection Law is nearing completion in Latvia. In the initial draft, these amendments effectively prohibited service providers (such as store clerks, hairdressers, car dealership consultants, etc.) from responding in Russian or other foreign languages.
The proportion of workers who are members of trade unions in European Union countries has roughly halved since 1985, falling from 30% to 15% by 2023–2024.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has nominated a new candidate for prime minister after Eugen Tomac withdrew his candidacy on Sunday.
At current prices, it’s impossible for an average family to buy a home with a mortgage. Renting is also out of the question, especially if VAT is included in the rent.
In the first quarter of 2026, Portugal (234), Italy (190), Spain (108), and France (105) recorded the highest number of strikes in the EU. The strikes were caused by issues in transportation, education, healthcare, and government agencies.
On Tuesday, Members of the European Parliament will vote on legislation formalizing the trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. The agreement was reached last July by U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
A project to develop automotive electronics is being launched in Belarus. The systems are planned to be installed in the Belgee X50+ model.
The government has launched a campaign to promote local public administration reform. Its goal is to inform citizens about the need for the process of transforming the structure of local government that the authorities have initiated.
On Friday, the 2026 edition of the “Jobs for Everyone” program was launched in the capital. This was announced by the Chisinau Department of Education, Youth, and Sports.
The government is strengthening the mechanism for selecting and monitoring major projects involving public investment.
Governments around the world are borrowing more money now than they did during the COVID-19 pandemic
