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?Personal average tax rates in Europe: Which countries saw the biggest rise in 2024

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo The tax burden on workers, composed of income tax and social security contributions, varies widely across Europe. In 2024, this burden changed significantly in some countries, with notable rises and falls. Workers pay not only income tax but also social security contributions. Together, these two components …

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?Why are female entrepreneurs finding it harder to secure loans

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Euronews looks at some of the reasons stopping female founders from accessing as much money as their male counterparts, as well as what can be done about it. Female entrepreneurs may face a number of challenges when setting up a business, such as societal and gender …

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?Trading bots are evolving: What happens when AI cheats the market

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Algorithms have been used in trading for decades, but recent advancements could throw up new challenges for regulators. Malevolent trading practices aren’t new. Struggles against insider trading, as well as different forms of market manipulation, represent a long-running battle for regulators. In recent years — however …

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US loses business travellers with demand dampened by political turmoil

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Many fear that policies from the Trump administration are hurting the US’ soft power and dampening demand to visit the country. Business travel to the US fell 9% in April as companies and workers grappled with economic uncertainty and anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and border …

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Business Economy UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo The UK economy recorded a better than expected first quarter, but experts warn, new taxes on UK businesses and high global uncertainty may slow down growth in the coming months. The British economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter of …

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Boeing secures landmark deal with Qatar Airways as Trump deepens Gulf ties

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Boeing’s shares surged to the highest level in nearly 13 months after the US aerospace manufacturer secured a record-breaking $96 billion (€85.8 bn) order with Qatar Airways. The deal marked another major agreement struck by President Trump with a Gulf state during his Middle East tour. Boeing …

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Japan’s economy shrinks as Trump trade war hits exports and confidence

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo The contraction strengthens the argument for increasing spending incentives in Japan as the economy prepares to take a hit from Trump’s tariffs The Japanese economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.7% in the first quarter, according to government data released on Friday, as US President Donald …

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Donald Trump wraps up Gulf tour with €179 billion in UAE deals

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo US President Donald Trump secured €179 billion ($200 billion) worth of deals with the United Arab Emirates, including plans for the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) campus outside the United States, located in Abu Dhabi. The White House announced that US President Donald Trump secured $200 …

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Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul kick off at a lower level and with lowered expectations

Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Ukrainian and Russian officials met in Istanbul on Friday for the first time since March 2022. Although the negotiations are now scheduled at a lower level, they are still taking place, with Turkish and US representatives participating. Ukraine and Russia began their meeting in Turkey on Friday …

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EU must lead on climate in light of US ‘stupidity’, says former UN rights chief

Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Mary Robinson, the former Irish president and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, urged the EU to show important leadership in the face of a US withdrawal from efforts to combat global warming. Robinson, who as a member of the Elders group has met with key …

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