Three startups in the fields of energy and agricultural technology are set to relocate to Paphos. The startups were selected by the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Zein AUB Innovation Park. Paphos is seen as an ideal environment for the development of innovative products, with the municipality actively supporting the creation of a dynamic ecosystem for start-up companies.
Fact: Nicosia will host several festivals this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including the On Bodies Fest and the 3rd Femme Fest.
– Larnaca’s temporary “Green Point” will operate through the end of September.
– Materials collected from the depot free of charge include green garden waste, timber, furniture, metals, paper and cardboard boxes, PMD, glass packaging, clothing, electrical and electronic devices, frying oils, household batteries up to 2kg, lamps, and fluorescents.
– Those wishing to transport materials from their residence to the Green Point by a municipality crew can prepay for the service at the Cleaning or Gardens and Parks Departments.
– The temporary waste collection spot is located on Vassilis Michaelides Street in front of the Technical School of Ayios Lazaros and operates from Tuesday to Sunday, from 6am to 7.30pm.
Three people have been killed in unrest in New Caledonia after France’s National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island.
Finyard, a software solutions provider based in Limassol, donated proceeds from a recent techno party to the children’s charity “Little Heroes” that supports children with cancer and leukaemia.
Fact: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the National Board of Revenue (NBR) not to increase taxes on food, agro-related items, and fertilizers in the upcoming budget.
– The rally was held prior to the city’s Finance and Management Committee meeting
– City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan stated that the issue involves businesses that have filed tax documents with the city and those that haven’t
– Kaplan believes that tracking down businesses that don’t file tax documents is crucial for generating tax revenue
– Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas emphasized the importance of revenue collection for the city’s fiscal health
– Union leaders are demanding action and accountability from the City Administration to ensure corporations pay their fair share
– City officials acknowledge the need to modernize tax collection processes
– The estimated amount of uncollected taxes represents less than 1% of the city’s overall budget
– The city’s initial calculation of total business taxes owed is based on annual “gross receipts” estimates provided by businesses
– A ransomware attack delayed the city’s ability to collect taxes in 2023.
Fact: The image of an elderly woman lying on the pavement at a Paphos bus stop in the absence of any shelter was described as “tragic and unacceptable” by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades.
The public servants union Pasydy expressed displeasure over regulations that deprive its members and their families of the right to medical care at state hospitals not covered by Gesy.
– Most young Cypriots who will not vote in the upcoming European elections say they have no trust in the political system.
– Cyprus has the lowest number of youths active in initiatives aimed at changing society, at 31 per cent.
– The proportion of respondents mentioning distrust in the political system in general as a reason for not voting is the highest in Cyprus (28 per cent).
– Not liking any political party or candidate is a reason for not voting for 24 per cent of respondents in Cyprus.
– 53 per cent of young people in Cyprus said they intended to vote.
– A large majority reported that the education system in their countries prepared them well for the challenges they face.
– 64 per cent of young Cypriots believe that the EU has an impact on their daily lives.