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Tales from the Coffeeshop: Our greatest victory of the post invasion era

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Tales from the Coffeeshop: Our greatest victory of the post invasion era

– The first ever Coffeeshop appeared in 1991 on April 21.
– The rejection of the Annan plan by 76% of the Greek Cypriot population was celebrated as a victory.
– The audit report on the foreign ministry for the 2021-22 period revealed a diplomat unlawfully collecting an overseas posting allowance.
– Deputies in Cyprus receive various perks and privileges, including multiple pensions.
– The chairman of Hellenic Bank accepted a mediation proposal by the labor minister regarding the renewal of the collective agreement.

Deputy AG calls for investigation into auditor general

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Deputy AG calls for investigation into auditor general

Fact: Deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides called for an independent investigation into auditor-general Odysseas Michaelides.

JPMorgan gives Ethereum ETF a 50% approval score; A significant upsurge expected for this AI Altcoin

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JPMorgan gives Ethereum ETF a 50% approval score; A significant upsurge expected for this AI Altcoin

– JPMorgan stated that the approval of a spot Ethereum ETF by May is fifty-fifty, and if not approved, litigation against the SEC may follow.

Annan Plan: 20 years since the momentous no

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Annan Plan: 20 years since the momentous no

The majority Greek Cypriot population voted down the UN plan in the referendums held on April 24, 2004, with a turnout of 89.18% for Greek Cypriots and 87% for Turkish Cypriots.

AMD introduces AI chips for business laptops and desktops

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AMD introduces AI chips for business laptops and desktops

AMD unveiled a new series of semiconductors for AI-enabled business laptops and desktops. These chips will be available in platforms from HP and Lenovo starting in the second quarter of 2024.

‘, Grand Theft Auto’ maker Take-Two to let go 5 per cent of staff, scrap some projects

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‘, Grand Theft Auto’ maker Take-Two to let go 5 per cent of staff, scrap some projects

Take-Two Interactive Software will lay off about 5% of its workforce, or around 600 employees, as part of a cost-reduction plan expected to result in total charges of up to 0 million.

ANALYSIS | Do wealthy Canadians pay enough taxes? That depends how we define ‘fair share’ | CBC News

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ANALYSIS | Do wealthy Canadians pay enough taxes? That depends how we define 'fair share' | CBC News

The federal government announced an increase in capital gains taxes in the recent budget to ensure the wealthiest Canadians pay their fair share. The government plans to increase the inclusion rate of the capital gains tax for high-income earners. Data from the Fraser Institute and Statistics Canada show that high-income earners already pay a disproportionately large share of taxes. However, some argue that this data does not consider the totality of income inequality, with the wealthiest 20 percent of Canadians holding more than two-thirds of total net wealth.

Man dies after setting self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial underway

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Man dies after setting self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial underway

A man died after setting himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s hush-money trial was taking place, but officials said he was not targeting Trump. The man, identified as Max Azzarello, did not mention Trump in pamphlets he threw before setting himself on fire. The incident occurred after jury selection for the trial was completed, with 12 jurors and six alternates set to consider evidence in the case. Trump is accused of covering up a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.