A sudden sin-tax increase has sparked protests in Nuuk
Demonstrators say decision reveals government out of touch with public.
Protesters in Nuuk and Copenhagen have called for Greenland’s government, Naalakkersuisut, to step down over sudden increases in excises taxes on a wide range of items — a call that Naalakkersuisut members have refused. The new taxes are intended to stave off a budget shortfall next year.
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