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A festival all about women

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A festival all about women

Gender equality will take 300 years to achieve worldwide according to the UN’s women’s organization. The 3rd Femme Fest Cyprus will be held on May 18 and 19 in Nicosia, aiming to address gender issues and provide a platform for women from all walks of life. The festival will include discussions, workshops, events, and kiosks on women’s issues, with a focus on women’s reproductive rights, gender violence, gender stereotypes, and femicide. The event will also feature activities such as Women Who Inspire Us and thematic centers highlighting the history of women’s rights.

Rising Italian star shakes up Nicosia food scene

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Rising Italian star shakes up Nicosia food scene

– A collaboration has been launched between Kantina Quality Food & Wine in Nicosia and artisanal bakery Olivieri1882.
– Olivieri’s ‘colomba’ is now available at Kantina and is expected to be a success on the island.
– Olivieri’s products are exported worldwide, with the ‘colomba’ making strides in the US and anticipated success in Cyprus.
– Once people try an artisanal product, it will be difficult to go back to mass-produced ones.
– Olivieri experimented with creating a ‘melomakarono colomba’ to remind of Cyprus and Greece, which was well-received.

Last Year, $1,748 of Your Taxes Went to Corporate Pentagon Contractors

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Last Year, $1,748 of Your Taxes Went to Corporate Pentagon Contractors

The Institute for Policy Studies releases a tax receipt each year to show where taxpayers’ money goes. In 2023, the average taxpayer spent ,974 on the Pentagon, with 5 going to troops’ salaries and ,748 going to corporate Pentagon contractors. The Pentagon budget is set to increase by billion in 2024, with half going to for-profit contractors. This spending on military contracts could be redirected to programs like the Child Tax Credit and renewable energy, which have proven benefits for society.

Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza’s Rafah ahead of threatened invasion

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Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza’s Rafah ahead of threatened invasion

Israel has increased airstrikes on Rafah, killing at least six Palestinians, as part of their ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces are preparing for an all-out assault on Hamas holdouts in Rafah, despite warnings from allies about potential mass casualties. Residents are fleeing the area, seeking safety in nearby locations, but many are uncertain about where to go. The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties and displacement, with the war now in its seventh month. Israel has vowed to eradicate Hamas, with the conflict showing no signs of abating.

Laiko Cosmos Trading, ISK host second Asian culinary event

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Laiko Cosmos Trading, ISK host second Asian culinary event

The Asian Cuisine Masterclass by Laiko Cosmos Trading and ISK Far East Food Ltd was successfully held for a second consecutive year at the University of Nicosia. Over 120 professionals from well-known restaurants and hotels in Cyprus attended the event to learn about new trends, recipes, and techniques in Asian cuisine presented by renowned Kikkoman and Dee Thai chefs. Chef Petros Gavriel presented an honorary plaque to Kikkoman and Ana Mijic for their contribution to the Cyprus national cooking teams.

New Brexit border checks could stifle fine food imports from EU, warn sellers

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New Brexit border checks could stifle fine food imports from EU, warn sellers

– Panzer’s delicatessen in north west London has lost 37 suppliers from the European Union since Britain left the bloc’s single market in 2021.
– EU exporters of chilled and frozen meat, fish, cheese, dairy products, and some cut flowers have had to present health certificates signed off by a vet or plant inspector since Jan. 31.
– The start of physical checks, along with higher charges from April 30, will restrict the variety and freshness of fine artisan foods and prices will rise.
– The government says the new checks will help prevent diseases and pests entering Britain and level the playing field for British exporters.
– Delicatessen owner Josephs believes Brexit has been a disaster for his business and fears supply disruption.
– Importing costs have increased significantly since Brexit, with additional fees and charges impacting profit margins.
– The UK government estimates that its border rules will increase costs for importers collectively by 330 million pounds a year and increase food inflation by just 0.2 per cent over three years.

Guest commentary California needs higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy

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President Biden proposed to reverse the 2017 Trump tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans by raising the corporate tax rate, denying tax breaks for corporations whose CEOs earn more than million in annual compensation, and requiring billionaires to pay at least 25 percent of their income in taxes. California faces a billion budget deficit and has a regressive tax system, with the lowest income earners paying the largest share of taxes. State and local governments can take action to ensure the ultra-wealthy and large corporations pay their fair share by ending tax breaks, increasing the corporate tax rate, and implementing a wealth tax on extreme wealth. Governor Newsom opposes the wealth tax, but public pressure is building with a majority of California voters supporting the idea.

Ministers call for collective ocean action ahead of COP29

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Ministers call for collective ocean action ahead of COP29

Delegates attending the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting in Cyprus on April 19 have committed to advancing their discussions at upcoming global summits.