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Portugal’s democracy turns 50: Thousands commemorate Carnation Revolution

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Portugal’s democracy turns 50: Thousands commemorate Carnation Revolution

Portugal celebrated the 50th anniversary of the “Carnation Revolution” that ended a fascist dictatorship and brought democracy. The revolution was led by junior army officers who wanted democracy and decolonization. Recent celebrations were overshadowed by concerns over the rise of the far right in Portugal, including the populist party Chega. Chega has gained popularity by appealing to those with a revisionist view of history and advocating for changes to the constitution. Despite being the third largest party in Portugal, Chega’s leader denies being fascist and criticizes mainstream parties for not addressing poverty and other issues.

Parisinou not kicked out of Disy despite Elam MEP nomination

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Parisinou not kicked out of Disy despite Elam MEP nomination

Niovi Parisinou has not been expelled from Disy despite nominating Elam’s Geadis Geadi for the European Parliament elections.

Tepak students protest course relocation

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Tepak students protest course relocation

Students at Cyprus University of Technology protested against the decision to relocate certain courses from Limassol to Paphos. The students, who have already rented accommodation in Limassol and work in the city, expressed concerns about the impact of the move on their logistics.

Innovative strategies: How London tech recruiters can attract Yii developers

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Innovative strategies: How London tech recruiters can attract Yii developers

Fact: Businesses are increasingly relying on web applications and platforms to drive growth and innovation, leading to a higher demand for talented developers proficient in frameworks like Yii.

Harvey Weinstein, ’s conviction overturned by top NY court

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Harvey Weinstein, ’s conviction overturned by top NY court

New York’s highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 sex crimes conviction due to critical mistakes made by the trial judge. The court ruled that allowing testimony from women who were not part of the charges and cross-examining Weinstein in a prejudicial manner was an abuse of judicial discretion. The decision calls for a new trial.

Families of Cypriot earthquake dead fly to Turkey for trial

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Families of Cypriot earthquake dead fly to Turkey for trial

Fact: The families of the 24 Cypriot children who were killed in the Isias hotel collapse traveled to Turkey ahead of the trial of those held responsible for the collapse.

Murphy wants business tax to aid NJ Transit. Business group says use sales tax revenue

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Murphy wants business tax to aid NJ Transit. Business group says use sales tax revenue

NJ Transit’s board approved a fare increase of 15% on July 1 and 3% every year after that.

Who Pays Corporate Taxes? Look in the Mirror

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Who Pays Corporate Taxes? Look in the Mirror

President Biden is calling for Congress to repeal the 2017 tax cuts and increase corporate tax rates, arguing that the benefits primarily go to big corporations and the wealthy. However, data shows that the 2017 tax cuts and regulatory relief under the Trump administration led to significant increases in real median household income, with the lowest income quintile seeing a 9.4% rise in income in 2019. The poverty level also dropped at the fastest rate since 1966.

Property tax company Ownwell refuses to defend itself from charges by competitors

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Property tax company Ownwell refuses to defend itself from charges by competitors

A property tax company called Ownwell in North Texas is offering to file homestead designation paperwork for homeowners for free, but then charges 25% of the savings from homestead exemptions. The company has been criticized for making false promises and misstating the pricing of its competitors. The Better Business Bureau revoked Ownwell’s A+ rating in February. It is advised to make sure you have a homestead exemption on your primary residence and not fall for deceptive practices during the property tax season.