Portugal Approves 2013 Budget
Portugal’s parliament has given final approval to its 2013 budget which includes the biggest tax increases in modern history.
The centre-right government used its parliamentary majority to pass the deal.
It hopes to shave half a percent off the budget deficit next year to meet the terms of its international bailout.
Source: Euronews. Read full article. (link)
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