Corporate ‘excess profits’ tax? The federal budget could still hold some surprises
The text discusses the potential impact of corporate tax hikes on Canada’s productivity.
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Murray will not have surgery on injured ankle
Fact: Andy Murray will not undergo surgery on the ankle he injured at the Miami Open last month.
Trump returns to New York criminal court for jury selection
Fact: Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.
Cyprus and Bahrain discuss tourism ties, air connectivity
Fact: Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis and Ambassador Khaled Yusuf Ahmed Al Jalahma from the Kingdom of Bahrain held a meeting in Nicosia to discuss tourism relations between the two countries, with a focus on air links.
Five years for Paphos man who robbed kiosk
A 25-year-old man from Paphos was handed a five-year prison sentence for carrying out two armed robberies at the same kiosk. During a search of his apartment, police found a dummy gun, a black balaclava, black gloves, €195 in cash, a pair of shoes, and black clothes.
Cyprus Shipping Chamber calls for release of seafarers held by Iranian forces
Fact: The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) joined forces with other international and regional maritime organizations in demanding the immediate release of 25 innocent seafarers who were apprehended by Iranian forces aboard the Portuguese-flagged container ship “MSC Aries” in the waters off Fujairah, UAE.
Legality of deputy ministries may be taken to court
– Lawyer Christos Clerides intends to bring the legality of deputy ministries in Cyprus to court.
– The President does not have the power to appoint deputy ministers according to the constitution.
– There are currently six deputy ministries in Cyprus, with plans for a seventh focusing on migration.
– Non-governmental organization Kisa’s executive director Doros Polykarpou questions the constitutionality of creating a new deputy ministry.
– Polykarpou argues that deputy ministries do not have voting power at cabinet meetings and may not improve government productivity.
Over 25,000 new voters registered
– Over 25,000 people have registered to vote in Cyprus for the first time ahead of June’s elections.
– A number of polling stations will be open outside Cyprus.
– A total of eight different elections are set to take place on the same day.
British MPs to vote on smoking ban for younger generations
British lawmakers will vote on moves by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes.
Ferry service , ‘exceeded all expectations’
The ferry service to Greece from Cyprus has been very successful, exceeding expectations. The routes will depart solely from Limassol to Piraeus this year. The ferry offers cabins, airline seats, two coffee bars, lounges, a restaurant, and a casino. Ticket purchases will open on Wednesday. There are hopes of adding maritime connections to other neighboring countries in the future.