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Paradise Papers

The term reveals to leaked documents showing again how some of the world's richest and most powerful avoid paying taxes. The files, some of which date all the way back to 1950, were published in November 2017.

Some 400 reporters from 67 countries have scoured 13.4 million secret documents and uncovered tax-evasion techniques used by the super rich and high-ranking politicians.

Panama papers: EU draws up blacklist 12.12.2017

First the Panama Papers, then the Paradise Papers. Now pressure is on the EU to curb tax evasion by multinationals and the wealthy. Now it's put together its first ever blacklist of 17 tax havens. Provoking criticism that no EU countries themselves have been named and shamed.

EU ministers tackle tax havens 05.12.2017

A European blacklist of tax havens – that's what the EU ministers of finance adopted today. Tax havens have been again in the center of discussion since the Paradise Papers were leaked.

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Oxfam urges EU action on 'tax havens' 28.11.2017

The EU will shortly publish a tax haven blacklist, part of a strategy to deal with the issue of global tax avoidance and evasion. The charity Oxfam has its doubts though, and has published a list of its own.
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Paradise Papers: Nelson Mandela and the 'Purple Witch' of East Germany 16.11.2017

New revelations from the Paradise Papers have brought to light a strange lawsuit filed by Mandela's heirs. Reports in Germany say it revolves around a fund used to 'pay a gift to Margot Honecker'.

Malta und die Paradise Papers

Malta: Paradise Papers leave locals polarized 16.11.2017

In the wake of the Paradise Papers leaks, many locals in Malta feel frustrated and are calling on the European Union to come to the rescue. Daiva Repeckaite reports from the island.
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Paradise Papers reveal how tax havens damage Africa 09.11.2017

The new leaks of financial records illustrate how powerful individuals and companies across Africa use offshore havens to not only avoid paying taxes, but also to hide bribery and illegal dealings.

Pierre Moscovici, EU commissioner: Time to 'name and shame' tax havens 08.11.2017

EU Commissioner Pierre Moscovici defends his call for a black list of tax havens following the Paradise Papers scandal. Some critics say the plan won't go far enough if it doesn't include British offshore centers and Luxembourg.
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German banks involved in illegal online casino payments 08.11.2017

The Paradise Papers have revealed that a number of German banks have played an active role in handling payments for what in Germany are illegal online casinos. So far, the state has been reluctant to step into action.
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EU pushes again for tax haven black list 07.11.2017

Billions of euros in tax revenues are stake. After the massive Paradise Papers leak, can EU countries finally clamp down own tax dodgers?
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From Panama to Paradise: The biggest tax evasion data leaks in history 07.11.2017

The Paradise Papers have once again highlighted how the world's wealthy elite skirt paying taxes, whether legally or illegally. DW takes a look at some of the the biggest tax-related data leaks in recent history.
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'Apple can't move customers to Bermuda!' 07.11.2017

Germany is the biggest loser when it comes to profit transfers to tax havens. But according to international tax expert Gabriel Zucman from UC Berkeley, the eurozone's biggest economy could change this quickly.

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Lewis Hamilton avoided tax on private jet 07.11.2017

Paradise Papers reveal the F1 world champion’s advisers set up an offshore scheme through which he received €3.75 million in questionable VAT refunds. British tax authorities are set to launch an investigation.
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Paradise Papers: Apple shifted billions offshore to avoid tax 07.11.2017

New relevations about Apple's tax avoidance strategy are making headlines as the Paradise Papers scandal unfolds further. EU finance ministers are due to discuss the issue during talks in Brussels on Tuesday.

DW Business – Europe 07.11.2017

Paradise Papers: Apple bolted Ireland to save taxes - European policymakers review tax schemes - Could your fingertips replace cash?
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Paradise Papers sends shockwaves around the world 06.11.2017

With high-ranking politicians appearing in the Paradise Papers, officials around the globe were quick to react to the leak. The EU and India have started investigations while Russian and US officials were on the defense.
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