With the full implementation of the "Europe Now 2" fiscal reform in 2026, Montenegro remains a leading tax haven within the Balkans. 1. Corporate Income Tax (CIT) - Progressive Model Up to €100k profit: 9% €100k to €1.5M: €9,000 + 12% on the amount over €100k Over €1.5M: €177,000 + 15% on the amount over €1.5M Example: A tech company earning €200,000 in...
Discover Lanzhou: The Golden Heart of the Silk Road The story of Lanzhou is essentially the story of the Silk Road, one of the most significant trade and cultural arteries in human history. With a history spanning approximately 2,500 years, this city serves as a grand "procession point" for civilizations. A Glimpse into History Ancient Beginnings: The Golden City Lanzhou’s...
Current Population Structure of Türkiye (End of 2025) The total population of Türkiye reached 86,092,168 people, with an increase of 427,224 compared to the previous year. The annual population growth rate was recorded at 5 per thousand. Gender Distribution and Ratios The balance between the female and male population in Türkiye is nearly equal; however, the male population is slightly...
Montenegro's (Crna Gora) history is an epic tale of a small but resilient nation that successfully defended its independence against vast empires for centuries. This story has been shaped by the balance between the fierce passion for independence of the mountainous interior and the cosmopolitan influences of the Adriatic coast. Ancient Origins and the Roman Era Before the Slavs arrived, the region...
United Airlines flight attendants voted to authorize a strike Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean they’re about to walk off the job. The airline’s flight attendants have been eligible to update their contract for nearly three years, according to the Association of Flight Attendants, and negotiations are ongoing. They’re just the latest working group at airlines to vote to authorize a...
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a significant half point on Wednesday, continuing its first rate cut in four years. As a result, the value of the dollar abroad decreased slightly. However, if you are planning to go abroad soon, you do not need to run to the nearest exchange office. Because the rate cut has long been predicted, it is largely priced into the value of the dollar in...
It's been four years since coronavirus infections began burdening people with persistent symptoms that were often ignored by medical providers. A mild covid infection at the beginning of the pandemic upset Jeanine Hays' immune system, she said, flagging ailments like the way her husband's drug ads list side effects. Chronic hives. Hair loss. Tinnitus. Severe nerve pain. Extreme fluctuations in blood...
Second-hand home sales in the USA hit their lowest level since 1995 last year, due to the impact of rising mortgage (home loan) interest rates and low housing stock. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced second-hand home sales data for December 2023. Accordingly, second-hand house sales in the country decreased by 1 percent on a monthly basis, seasonally adjusted, to 3.78 million in...
Tivat airport is located right next to the city of Tivat, 8 km (5 miles) from the center of Kotor and 20 km (12 miles) northwest of Budva, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the eastern Adriatic coast. The airport's single runway ends just 88 m (289 ft) from the Bay of Kotor coastline. Tivat Airport has been classified 4D by ICAO airspace class D and is notable for its difficult approach...
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated that they are determined to reduce inflation to the medium-term target of 2 percent, and that they plan to increase interest rates further for this. Lagarde spoke at the "Monetary Dialogue" session of the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee of the European Parliament (EP). Stating that the ECB has started a rapid and...
