Fact: ReflectX 2024 is a startup programme designed for ambitious startups from Seed to Series-A, offering access, connections, and visibility.
Professor Dr Nikolaos Zamboglou will receive the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for founding the German Oncology Centre in Cyprus, which has strengthened the ties between Cyprus and Germany. The clinic follows strict German radiation protection standards and uses German equipment, providing high-quality medical care. The centre offers a wide range of specialized treatments and services, including radiotherapy, interventional radiology, medical oncology, and more. The German Oncology Centre is integrated into the Cypriot national health system and maintains strong links with Germany.
The Larnaka Municipal Art Gallery will host the exhibition “Synchronising History” by Toula Liasi, featuring over 55 artworks including paintings, photographs, videos, and installations. Toula Liasi’s project focuses on the history and objects of her home in the occupied village of Ayia Triada, aiming to transform historical objects into artistic evidence of memory and identity. Toula Liasi, born in Ayia Triada, has presented her work in various exhibitions, with a focus on the recent history of Cyprus. Her previous projects have dealt with issues such as the enclaved Cypriots and missing persons. The exhibition will run from April 26 to July 31, 2024, at the Larnaka Municipal Art Gallery.
The Pilakoutas Group is offering the Nissan Qashqai with a benefit of up to €4,000.
European stocks were on track to outperform Wall Street on Friday due to high demand for exporter shares as major currencies in the continent dropped against a strong dollar.
The European Parliament has been instrumental in enacting reforms to enhance the lives of people in Europe, including managing the COVID-19 pandemic by endorsing the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism and contributing to the NextGenerationEU financial plan. Key achievements also include advancements in Green and Digital Transitions, implementing measures for health, welfare, and daily experiences of EU citizens, and supporting young people through initiatives like the European Year of Skills.
Elam is currently polling at 11 per cent, slightly ahead of Diko at 10 per cent.
Fact: Just four per cent of Nicosia is covered by trees, making it the European capital with the lowest amount of tree coverage in Europe.
– The city of Orenburg in Russia is experiencing historic flooding after the Ural River burst its banks.
– More than 120,000 people have been evacuated in Russia’s Ural Mountains, Siberia, and Kazakhstan due to the flooding.
– The Ural River in Orenburg rose to 11.43 meters on Friday.
– Many homes have been flooded, with residents losing belongings and trying to save what they can.
– An animal shelter in the area is hosting over 350 animals, with limited assistance from authorities.
– Some political parties are proposing to increase corporation tax, which is popular among some voters
– Corporate tax revenues are volatile, especially during tough business cycles
– Abolishing tax breaks is the easiest way to create sustainable funding for defense
– Increasing VAT and corporate tax by 1% is the simplest way to finance defense
– Lithuania has the lowest debt in the EU and should not be afraid to borrow for defense
– Germany and Estonia are making mistakes with their fiscal policies
– A strong counter-cyclical fiscal policy is needed in Europe
– Different proposals have been made to raise funds for defense, including revising tax rates and increasing corporate tax
– Opposition groups propose introducing a bank wealth tax, issuing defense bonds, and reducing the shadow economy
– Defense funding in Lithuania is currently at 2.75% of GDP, with a goal of reaching 3%
– The 4 Percent initiative aims to allocate 4% of GDP to defense and has support from businesses and organizations.