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Slim chances of a ‘fat tax’ in Greece
Out of the blue, Greece was hit by a proposal from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to impose a tax on foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), taxes known as "health taxes," "sugar tax" or "fat tax."
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‘Slash your tax exemptions’
Changes to the tax system, to make it more efficient and growth-friendly, are what Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Secretary-General Mathias Cormann argues are required, following up on the OECD report on Greece he presented last week in Athens.
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OECD: Disposable income will boost consumption
Greece's economy is strong and is projected to grow at a rate of 2.3% in 2024, 2.2% in 2025 and 2.5% in 2026, according to the biannual OECD Economic Outlook report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday.
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OECD forecasts Turkish GDP growth at 3.5 percent this year
Türkiye's economic growth will ease to 3.5 percent in 2024 and 2.6 percent in 2025 as necessary macroeconomic stabilization policies will slow domestic demand, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in its Economic Outlook report published on Dec. 4.
Greek work ethic debunks ‘lazy’ myth
Long-held stereotypes about the work ethic of Greeks have been shattered by recent reports by Eurostat and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reports.
Contrary to the image of the "lazy Greek," data shows that workers in this country clock in more hours weekly and take fewer sick days compared to their northern European counterparts.
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Bulgaria Sets 2025 Target for OECD Membership
Bulgaria's accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is a key national priority, according to Minister of Innovation and Growth Rosen Karadimov.
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Rents rising much faster than incomes
Despite significant hikes in wages, especially the minimum wage, the majority of Greeks are having trouble making ends meet.
And, on top of that, they are facing steep rent rises.
According to a recent survey by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 65% of Greek respondents said they are facing financial difficulties.
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Conferences on demographics, shipping and sustainability
Population dynamics: The Crete Center of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Delphi Economic Forum and the Municipality of Hania are organizing on Monday the first Forum on Population Dynamics and Economic Prosperity, at the Center of Mediterranean Architecture in Hania.
UN talks on saving nature stumble on finance hurdle
The world's biggest nature conservation conference closed in Colombia on Nov. 2 with no agreement on a roadmap to ramp up funding for species protection.
Poverty significantly increases risk of mental illness: UN
Poverty makes people up to three times more likely to suffer from mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety compared to the wealthy, the United Nations has said in a report.
Competitive, consumption-oriented modern life is a threat to mental health, said a study compiled by the U.N. special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter.