Almost too many events to choose from this weekend
Fact: Nicosia will host several festivals this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including the On Bodies Fest and the 3rd Femme Fest.
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Menopause Conference to highlight need for workplace support
Fact: OneCare Group and AIPFE Cyprus-Women of Europe will hold a Menopause Conference on May 19 at the University of Cyprus Medical Campus in Nicosia to provide help and information to women on the issue of Menopause and workplace support.
Can investment tax reform boost economic growth? – Economics Observatory
Taxation, especially on capital income such as corporate and capital gains taxes, can reduce investment, distort resource allocation, and hinder economic growth. High government debt and stagnant productivity in the UK make the relationship between tax policies and growth crucial. One way to increase growth could be through tax reforms that promote investment and innovation without significantly reducing government revenue. Expanding full expensing to all forms of investments and adjusting dividend and capital gains tax rates could be potential strategies to boost growth. The balance between higher revenues from corporate income taxes and increased investment from dividend and capital gains taxes is a significant challenge for policymakers.
Gold extends rally near $2,360 amid geopolitical risks
The price of gold (XAUUSD) rose to ,360 due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, boosting safe-haven flows.
A new generation of batteries may bolster the EU, ’s green ambitions
– Sodium is being used to develop rechargeable batteries as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
– Sodium-ion batteries are based on more abundant and safer materials than lithium-ion batteries.
– Europe aims to increase its share of global battery-cell production to 25% by 2025.
– Sodium-ion batteries could be cheaper for storing energy in homes, power tools, and small vehicles.
– Sodium-ion batteries offer the prospect of cheaper and cleaner energy for households in Europe.
Google DeepMind unveils next generation of drug discovery AI model
Fact: Google Deepmind has unveiled the third major version of its “AlphaFold” artificial intelligence model, designed to help scientists design drugs and target diseases more effectively.
Campus Gaza rallies may subside, but experts see possible ‘hot summer of protest’
About a dozen students were arrested during a sit-in at a Denver college campus, but emerged from detainment to cheers from fellow pro-Palestinian protesters. The protesters are demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, university divestment from companies profiting from the war, and amnesty for disciplined or fired protesters. Academics believe that maintaining the energy of the movement once students leave campus will be a challenge, but the protests have spread across the country and to smaller universities, showing staying power. The movement may evolve or fade away, but students in Denver are committed to continuing their protests until their demands are met, even through summer break and into the fall. Police responses to protests have ignited a sense of activism in a new generation of students, and there are expectations for a summer of protest leading up to the presidential election. Michael Heaney, a lecturer in politics, believes that the protests are just one tactic in a wider movement and that they could grow if Israel’s offensive in Gaza continues. Despite the potential for the campus to become a ghost town after graduation, student protesters in Denver are determined to continue their encampment.
Why German politicians are facing growing violence
Fact: Verbal and physical attacks on politicians in Germany have more than doubled since 2019, with the Greens party reporting the highest number of incidents last year.
Analysis: Why German politicians are facing growing violence
German politicians have been experiencing a surge in physical and verbal attacks, with 22 assaults reported so far in 2024 compared to 27 in all of 2023. The Green party has been the most targeted, with 1,219 incidents reported last year, followed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party with 478 incidents. The rise in confrontations is attributed to the divisive rhetoric of populist politics, affecting the overall mood and safety of politicians. The attacks have led to concerns about the impact on election outcomes and have prompted some politicians to take precautions, such as avoiding publicizing campaign events and increasing security measures.
Global Tax Management Bolsters its Utility Tax Practice with New Director Nicole McKinney
Nicole “Nikki” McKinney has joined Global Tax Management as a Director in the firm’s Lead Tax Practice, specializing in tax accounting for regulated utility companies.