– 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.
Joe Biden is starting a tour in Pennsylvania, where he plans to push for higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations. Pennsylvania is a crucial state with swing voters, and in the 2024 election, Biden is facing a rematch against Donald Trump. Despite economic concerns, Biden is focusing on his populist economic message to win over blue-collar voters in the state. The state’s primary contests are scheduled for April 23. Critics are accusing Biden of not doing enough to address the crisis in Gaza.
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.
Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to stand trial in Manhattan court on charges related to a hush-money payment to a porn star. The trial is expected to last through May, with 12 jurors and six alternates selected from Manhattan residents. Trump pleaded not guilty to falsifying records to cover up the payment. If convicted, he could still hold office, but a guilty verdict may impact his prospects in the 2024 White House race. The case is seen as the least consequential of the four criminal prosecutions he faces, but it is the only one guaranteed to go to trial before the November election. The payment to the porn star was part of a “catch and kill” scheme to suppress negative information about Trump before the 2016 election.
Fact: Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to stand criminal trial in a Manhattan court on charges related to a hush-money payment to a porn star.
The Mayor of Lakatamia, Photoula Hadjipapa, accuses individuals of attempting to manipulate election results by transporting voter carriers in the municipality. She expresses disappointment in the illegal movements of voters and urges citizens to block the road in a coordinated effort to prevent this manipulation. The Mayor calls on relevant authorities to ensure the smooth running of the elections and vows to prevent undemocratic practices from succeeding.
Fact: Britain’s economy is on course to exit a shallow recession after output grew for a second month in a row in February, with GDP expanding by 0.1 per cent in monthly terms.
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) promised to create jobs, boost infrastructure, and expand welfare programs if it wins a third term in the upcoming elections. The election will be held in seven stages until June 1, with results expected on June 4. Unemployment, inflation, and rural distress are major concerns despite strong economic growth, and Modi’s focus is on addressing these challenges. The manifesto, titled ‘Modi’s Guarantee,’ aims to create jobs in various sectors and expand welfare programs such as free health insurance and subsidized cooking gas connections. Modi emphasized the importance of improving the quality of life and creating opportunities for India’s youth.
Parties and candidates are facing challenges in the upcoming double electoral showdown on June 9, with fears of confusion among voters leading to an increase in blank and invalid ballots. DISY has ruled out cooperation with AKEL and ELAM, opting for partnerships with DIPA and DIKO instead. DIPA has managed to secure support from DISY in various municipalities, including Strovolos. EDEK has shown support for different candidates in various municipalities. ELAM is running in Local Government elections for the first time, aiming to claim Famagusta and Larnaca municipalities.
Elam is currently polling at 11 per cent, slightly ahead of Diko at 10 per cent.