The long-awaited so-called austerity budget was finally passed today in parliament following a tense voting session, and as expected it failed to tackle structural problems of the economy or target corruption. Instead, they simply cut expenses in the public sector and raised taxes and fees, including a 3% customs fees on imported goods subject to VAT, which means more inflated prices and a weaker purchasing power. One lawmaker who voted in favor of the budget…

Sporting Club has gone up a notch in imposing racist laws against foreign helpers by forcing their employers to dress them in a specific way, otherwise they will be kicked out without a refund. The woman who reported this incident also mentioned a friend of hers showed up with an Indian woman, who was lecturing at a nearby conference, but she wasn't allowed in because she "looked" like a helper to them. Yes we allow…