France to impose breast enhancement surgery tax to help solve debt crisis June 13, 2012 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France has come up with a novel plan to help solve its expanding debt crisis - by planning a “boob job tax”, Belfast Telegraph said. President Francois Hollande’s plans to raise £30m a year hinges upon a 19.6% VAT on all cosmetic surgery. With an estimated 30,000 women having breast enlargements in France every year, the new socialist government’s tax would increase the price of a £5,000 op by a further £1,000 though surgery for medical reasons would be exempt from the VAT. It is part of the president’s drive to raise £3.4bn to balance the books.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
