Monks take cash scandal to court

Monks take cash scandal to court

Monks involved in a money laundering scandal at the Osiou Avakoum monastery have filed an appeal to have €807,000 cash seized in an investigation returned to them. They also want their bank accounts unfrozen and their property returned. The monks claim the money was part of a property donation for the construction of a multi-purpose building in Lythrodontas. A hearing date has been set for April 26.

Combating market power through a graduated U.S. corporate income tax – Equitable Growth

Combating market power through a graduated U.S. corporate income tax - Equitable Growth

– Corporate taxpayers with billion in income would pay 21 percent on their first 0 million in income, 25 percent on 0 million of their income, and 30 percent on billion of their income, resulting in a total tax bill of 6 million and an average tax rate of 27.3 percent.
– Graduated rate of corporate taxation was a feature of the corporate tax until recently.
– Approximately 99.7 percent of corporate taxpayers fall below the thresholds of million in tax payments.
– 87 percent of tax payments are made by corporations above the million tax payment threshold.
– Companies with tax payments of more than 0 million generate about billion in additional tax revenue.
– Tax revenues would increase by about billion in 2019 with the proposed reform.
– The tax code can discourage market power by levying a higher tax on firms likely to exercise it.
– International tax cooperation can limit tax competition pressures and reduce profit-shifting incentives.
– Market power provides a rationale for reconsidering tax preferences for very-high-profit large companies.
– Graduated corporate tax brackets would be straightforward to administer, especially for large companies.
– Tax policy should distinguish the normal return to capital from the above-normal return to capital to improve efficiency and equity of capital taxation.

Cyprus police involved in nine e-cannabis arrests

Cyprus police involved in nine e-cannabis arrests

Cyprus participated in an international police operation that led to the arrest of nine people involved in the Juicyfields Ponzi scheme. The scheme attempted to gather investments through social networks for growing medical cannabis.

US trade chief Tai says taking ‘serious look’ at tools to deal with China

US trade chief Tai says taking ‘serious look’ at tools to deal with China

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will inform lawmakers that the Biden administration is reviewing U.S. trade defense tools to address threats from China’s trade policies, including a review of tariffs on Chinese imports. The administration is also focusing on reducing dependence on China in supply chains and prioritizing labor standards in trade negotiations.

Limassol bicycle officer injured in hit-and-run

Limassol bicycle officer injured in hit-and-run

A Limassol Bicycle Police officer was injured during a routine traffic stop when a driver attempted to flee the scene after being signaled to stop for lacking required documentation. The officer suffered minor scratches and was taken to the hospital for treatment, while the driver was arrested by police. Authorities are still investigating the incident.

Police investigating motive in Frenaros shooting

Police investigating motive in Frenaros shooting

The Police in Ammochostos are investigating a shooting incident at the residence of a 36-year-old in Frenaros. The perpetrator fired four shots from a firearm, hitting the front of the house and the glass balcony door. The Police are collecting evidence and seeking testimonies from surveillance systems to trace the movements of the perpetrator. The 36-year-old has no disputes with anyone and is cooperating with the investigation.

Audit service reviews Health ministry warehouse report

Audit service reviews Health ministry warehouse report

The Audit Service is reviewing a report on the rental history of a warehouse by the Ministry of Health that flooded due to severe weather conditions. Parliament will soon be informed about the report’s contents. The report raises issues regarding the initial cooperation between Pharmaceutical Services and a private individual, but no specific responsibilities have been identified yet. The Audit Service will study the report and send its observations to the Ministry of Health. Additionally, letters have been sent to affected Ministries and state Authorities regarding rented premises without final approval licenses, with a focus on the Ministry of Health in this specific investigation.