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What are the 18 tax and burden reductions that have come into effect
The interventions to boost disposable income amount to €1.5 billion - Among other measures, social security contributions are reduced, and the business activity fee for individuals is abolished - Pensions are increased by 2.4% - The new minimum wage increase will take effect from April
CNBC: Economists sound the bell – They call on Europe to get its finances in order
Germany and France the big thorns in the Eurozone's side - What they say about Greece - How the ECB can help
Greeks placed the most orders for tankers and LNG carriers
China holds the lead in total orders for shipbuilding with 240, followed by the Greeks with 197, the Singapore with 183, Japan with 110 and the Germans with 99
Russia: Gazprom expected to halt Natural Gas exports to Europe via Ukraine’s pipelines
Moscow has not set gas quantities for January 1st – The disruption of exports comes during a period of falling temperatures that could deplete natural gas reserves
KARELIA SA: 5% salary increase for all, 15th salary, and €6 million in special benefits for employees, organizations, and institutions
The CEO Andreas Karelias announced a €500 special financial aid for the holiday table, extra support for employees’ children studying at state universities, a blue bonus, a gold bonus, and attendance bonuses
