Business & Finance

Deputy Prime Minister Milanka Opacic announced that some of the poorest communities in Croatia will have their debt cancelled

The poor of Croatia has their debt cancelled

A plan has recently been drawn up to cancel the debt of 60,000 of Croatia’s poorest citizens. This has been done in order to allow people to have a fresh start, especially those who are in debt and don’t have any assets. This also includes tax debts and government fines. Under the plans, debtors must have no savings or property,[Read More…]

Corporations will be able to sue protesters for defamation in Tasmania

New laws allow corporations to sue protesters who oppose their policies

Australian commonwealth country, Tasmania, has passed a law allowing corporations to sue citizens for protesting. The Tasmanian government has committed to a package of anti-protest laws which gives corporate giants the right to bring a defamation suit against anyone who turns up to a protest against the policies put forward by a corporate entity. The legislation also hands out lengthy[Read More…]

Terrifying consequences on the oil price drop

Terrifying consequences on the oil price drop

It has been noted that over the last few months, the price of oil has dropped considerably. While motorists worldwide are happy at the prospect of commuting to work, or leisure at half the price, behind all of this, it could spark a terrifying geopolitical consequence, if the barrel drops to below $40. Jeffrey Gundlach, an investor from the US[Read More…]

New charge introduced for motorists using the M25

New charge introduced for motorists using the M25

The last month the company responsible for the Dartford Tunnel and Bridge has recently introduced a pre-pay as you go. It is a good idea in theory. However, the thousands of motorists that are unaware of this new regime could end up being fined. It is especially disconcerting for tourists travelling North as it is likely to cause confusion and[Read More…]

The secret origins of Christmas

The secret origins of Christmas

Christmas is something that means a lot of different things for different people. For many, particularly those in the West, it is just a way of chilling out with friends and family, opening presents, getting drunk and having a good time. Others see it as a time of spiritual or religious worship, whereas some see it as a pagan festival[Read More…]