A Cypriot, ’s unexpected journey to the Emmys
Fact: Martinos Aristidou is the first Cypriot to be nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award and the only Cypriot with voting privileges at the Emmys.
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From Latin America to the Mediterranean: Iberoamerican film festival returns
2nd Iberoamerican Film Festival is the second edition of the festival with Latin American film screenings. It is organized by the embassies of Brazil, Cuba, Peru, Portugal, and Spain, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes de Nicosia and The Friends of the Cinema Society. The festival will take place on May 21, 23, 28, 30, and June 4 at Cine Studio, University of Nicosia. All screenings will be shown in their original language with subtitles in English or Greek, and entry is free.
Truth must shine over Thanasis Nicolaou, ’s death, Christodoulides says
Fact: President Nikos Christodoulides stressed that the newly appointed investigators must begin work immediately to uncover the truth about the death of Thanasis Nicolaou, who was found dead under Alassa bridge in September 2005.
Why the American-Anglo-Canadian plan of 1978 failed
The Soviet Union influenced Akel to reject a solution plan proposed by the US, UK, and Canada for the Cyprus problem in 1976. The Soviet Union did not want the Cyprus problem to be solved by a US initiative, as it would strengthen the US’s prestige in the region and maintain tension in Greece-Turkey relations.
Establishing fate of missing , ‘top priority’ for govt
Fact: There are still 758 Greek Cypriots missing out of 1,510, according to government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis.
Navigating the thin line: Racism and discrimination in Cyprus
Fact: Discrimination and racism are issues that foreigners face in Cyprus, with instances of mistreatment based on nationality, ethnicity, or skin color. It is important to differentiate between acts of racism, which involve a belief in the superiority of one race over others, and acts of discrimination, which can manifest in unequal treatment or prejudice without necessarily being rooted in racial superiority.
Helicopter carrying Iran, ’s President Raisi makes rough landing, Iranian media say
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were involved in a helicopter crash while crossing a mountainous area in heavy fog on their way back from a visit to Azerbaijan.
UAE corporate tax: Maximise benefits by enjoying exemptions and opting reliefs
Certain resident juridical persons, such as government entities, government-controlled entities, businesses engaged in natural resource extraction, those involved in non-extractive natural resource businesses, and natural persons with business revenue below Dh1 million in a Gregorian calendar year, are exempt from corporate tax.
Clampdown on foreign property buyers in the north
Fact: The Turkish Cypriot administration is working on legal amendments to limit the number of properties that foreigners can purchase in the northern part of Cyprus.
As wealth inequality rises in Cyprus both people and democracy suffer
Cyprus households have a median net wealth of €200,400 in 2021, with the top 10% holding 46.1% of the net wealth. Wealth inequality is increasing, with the Gini coefficient for wealth distribution rising. Inheritance and bequests are a major factor in explaining wealth inequality. Returns to capital have grown faster than returns to labor, leading to greater wealth accumulation by households owning capital. High wealth inequality has profound socioeconomic effects and political consequences in shaping election outcomes and policies.