Cyprus inflation up by 2.1 per cent in April
The harmonized inflation rate in Cyprus increased by 2.1 per cent in April 2024 compared to the same period the previous year.
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Our View: Akel deputy, ’s probe is misguided and bizzare
Akel deputy Christos Christofides has written to the auditor-general asking him to examine the data of the Independent Social Support Agency, which is under the authority of the president’s wife, Philippa Karsera. The agency had been set up in 2013 to provide financial support to university students who were unable to complete their studies due to lack of funds.
Here’s what the economy could look like with a Biden or Trump presidency
The text discusses the potential impact of a Biden or Trump presidency on the US economy. The analysis covers eight major economic categories, including domestic manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, housing, labor, taxes, tariffs, and trade. Biden and Trump have different plans and approaches to these economic categories based on their past records as president and their campaign promises. Biden focuses on issues like lowering prescription drug costs, investing in the future, supporting workers and small businesses, and ensuring fair taxation. Trump, on the other hand, has proposed plans such as protecting American car manufacturers, imposing tariffs on foreign-made cars, and focusing on fossil fuels. The text also highlights the differences in their views on student loan debt, healthcare, housing costs, labor unions, taxes, tariffs, and trade policies.
Georgia’s April Net Tax Revenues Down 5.4% – AllOnGeorgia
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in April totaled .96 billion, with a decrease of 5.7 million or 5.4 percent compared to the previous year. The net tax revenue for the year-to-date period was .45 billion, showing a decrease of 1.3 million or 1.2 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. Collection revenues for the ten months ended April 30 were down 4.6 percent from fiscal year 2023.
Cyprus drops to 51st place in digital competitiveness rankings
Cyprus has fallen to 51st place in digital competitiveness among 64 countries in 2023, marking a six-place drop compared to 2022.