President Joe 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% of their income in taxes.
The Island Private School in Cyprus offers a holistic learning environment for students of diverse cultural backgrounds. The school integrates best practices from the International Baccalaureate, Waldorf, and Montessori educational systems, focusing on academic excellence and developing 21st-century skills. The school’s mission is to inspire a passion for learning and prepare students as confident, responsible global citizens who value diversity. The school offers three educational tracks grounded in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, aiming for a sustainable and equitable future. The school has integrated ESG considerations into its curriculum through lessons on environmental sustainability, climate change, and conservation, as well as through various environmental initiatives and partnerships. The school engages with the local community, fosters inclusivity and diversity, and promotes social responsibility through various activities and events. The school plans to evolve its ESG initiatives by introducing composting bins, celebrating various faiths and cultures, and focusing on sustainability in its future campus. The school measures and reports on its progress towards ESG-related goals through key performance indicators, data collection, and stakeholder surveys. The school faces challenges in implementing eco-friendly practices due to financial constraints but is seeking funding opportunities through grants and partnerships. The school encourages student-led initiatives related to ESG and plans to use technology to further ESG education and initiatives. The school’s approach to ESG differentiates it from other educational institutions by integrating ESG into its organizational culture, decision-making processes, curriculum, and daily operations. The school envisions its role in the broader ESG landscape within the education sector in the next five to ten years by becoming an international education hub, supporting diverse educational tracks, expanding as a multicultural community, promoting ethical governance, strengthening environmental partnerships, contributing to rural development, developing a green campus, and promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.
Hundreds are gathering in Nicosia on April 7 to mark six months since the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Organisers are calling it a “genocidal crime” and demanding an end to the blockade. The protest, co-organised by various left-wing groups, highlights the Palestinians’ struggles with food and medical shortages. The demonstration criticizes the Cypriot government’s support for the “Amalthea programme,” seen as a public relations move that doesn’t address the core issue of the blockade.
Nancy Pelosi and other congressional Democrats signed a letter urging President Biden to stop weapons transfers to Israel amid criticism of Israel’s military assault on Gaza, which has led to thousands of deaths and widespread hunger. Pelosi’s support highlights a growing mainstream view in the Democratic Party. The letter also called for an investigation into an Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers. The United Nations has warned of a looming famine in Gaza.
Voatsiperifery is considered one of the best peppers in the world, with a unique taste, more flavor, and less pungency than other peppers. It is endemic to Madagascar and is a source of income for people living near forests. The wild pepper is under threat of extinction and is contributing to the destruction of its habitat. Efforts are being made to domesticate the pepper to protect it and promote forest conservation.
EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, stated that the European Health Union has been shaped by the core principle of “my health, my right,” which is also the theme of this year’s World Health Day.
– Inflation rate in Cyprus dropped to 1.2% in March 2024, down from 1.8% in February and 5.8% in March 2023.
– The cost of living in Cyprus is 14% higher than it was four years ago when the COVID pandemic began.
– Food prices in Cyprus have seen significant increases, with olive oil doubling in price and sugar spiking by 59.2%.
– Prices of staple food items like bread, rice, dairy products, and eggs have also risen over the four-year period.
– Prices of agricultural products, fuel, and electricity have also increased in Cyprus over the same period.
The world’s oldest living man, John Tinniswood, is 111 years old and attributes his longevity to luck. His favorite food is fish and chips every Friday.
The embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Nicosia prepared and distributed 300 food parcels for Ramadan in collaboration with Sharjah Charity International.
Israel approved the reopening of the Erez crossing into northern Gaza and the temporary use of Ashdod port in southern Israel following U.S. demands to increase humanitarian aid supplies into Gaza. The decision was made after U.S. President Joe Biden demanded specific steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and warned of potential conditions on U.S. aid if Israel did not respond. Israel also faced pressure after the killing of seven aid workers in an Israeli strike triggered global outrage. The move was welcomed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who emphasized the need to see results on the ground in Gaza. UNRWA urged Israel to do more to prevent famine in Gaza, while a senior Hamas official expressed concerns about potential delays in the implementation of aid. Israel has faced international pressure to assist civilians in Gaza and has previously blamed distribution problems on international agencies inside Gaza.