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There is , ‘room for hope’ on Cyprus problem

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There is , ‘room for hope’ on Cyprus problem

– Culture Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou expressed hope that the deadlock over the Cyprus problem may be lifted.
– The appointment of United Nations envoy Maria Angela Holguin and the interest shown by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the international community, and the European Union have created room for hope.
– The government is pursuing a solution to reunite and form conditions for the development and well-being of the entire island and its people.
– The solution will strengthen stability and security in the wider region and allow Cyprus to take full advantage of its potential and prospects.
– Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanoli stated that President Nikos Christodoulides’ main concern is to achieve a solution for an independent and truly sovereign state.
– She envisions a solution free from anachronistic guarantees and the presence of occupying troops.

How Ramadan fasting impacts elections

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How Ramadan fasting impacts elections

– Ramadan can drive up the intensity of religious beliefs
– The fasting duration during Ramadan varies depending on the year and location
– Research shows that longer fasting days during Ramadan can increase votes for Islamic political parties
– A half-hour rise in the duration of Ramadan fasting increases the vote share of Islamist political parties by 11%
– Turkey’s local elections taking place during Ramadan could help Islamist political parties gain ground, including Erdogan’s AKP
– Islamic parties may face challenges in the longer term as Ramadan day length has been decreasing since 2019

Passport checks for air travellers lifted as Bulgaria and Romania join EU, ’s Schengen

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Passport checks for air travellers lifted as Bulgaria and Romania join EU, ’s Schengen

Fact: Airports in Sofia and Bucharest have removed passport check points for those departing to or arriving from most European Union member states as Bulgaria and Romania partially joined the Schengen open-travel zone.

Salvage crews work to lift first piece of collapsed Baltimore bridge

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Salvage crews work to lift first piece of collapsed Baltimore bridge

Salvage crews worked to lift the first piece of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the water to allow access to the disaster site, in an effort to reopen the city’s blocked port.

Time to Derail NJ TRANSIT Tax Talk

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Time to Derail NJ TRANSIT Tax Talk

The governor of New Jersey broke his pledge by resurrecting a Corporation Business Tax surcharge under a new name to fund NJ TRANSIT as part of his billion FY25 state budget proposal.

Missouri House again votes to cut corporate income taxes. Democrats call it a giveaway

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Missouri House again votes to cut corporate income taxes. Democrats call it a giveaway

The Missouri House passed a bill repealing the corporate income tax, reducing the tax rate from 4% to 3% on Jan. 1 and eliminating it by 2028. The bill would reduce state revenues by at least 4 million when fully implemented.

British govt official attends Elam event

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British govt official attends Elam event

A serving member of the British government attended an event held by far-right party Elam.

State Rundown 3/28: Tax Cut Madness, But Our Brackets Bet on Tax Fairness

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State Rundown 3/28: Tax Cut Madness, But Our Brackets Bet on Tax Fairness

– Several high-profile, regressive tax cuts are making their way through state legislatures in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Vermont.
– In Kansas, the House passed cuts to income, sales, and property taxes, with more than half of the benefits flowing to the state’s top 20 percent of earners.
– Missouri’s House passed a bill to fully eliminate the state’s corporate income tax by 2028, despite its 0 million annual revenue loss.
– Nebraska lawmakers are considering raising the state’s sales tax to fund property tax cuts.
– Vermont’s House Ways and Means Committee approved bills to generate 0 million by taxing wealthy households and corporations.

AKEL criticises government over infaltion

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AKEL criticises government over infaltion

The AKEL party criticized the government for not implementing effective measures against inflation and for refusing to implement a social support package despite having increased state revenues. The party also accused Mr. Christodoulides of prioritizing big economic interests over the state’s finances by not taxing windfall profits of banks and energy companies as previously promised during the election campaign.

Canada’s mild winter disrupts key ice road to remote Arctic diamond mines

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Canada’s mild winter disrupts key ice road to remote Arctic diamond mines

An unusually warm winter in Canada has delayed the opening of a 400-kilometer ice road used by mining companies to access their diamond mines in the Arctic. The delay is the longest in recent years and is due to climate change and the El Nino climate pattern. The warm winter could risk an early closure of the ice road, impacting the transportation of goods to the mines. The lack of infrastructure in the region is a challenge, and mining companies are pushing for a mega infrastructure project to unlock the mineral riches in the area.