‘Turkish Cypriots’ future lies in European values’
Fact: The Turkish Cypriots’ future “lies in European values,” according to opposition party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman.
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Saint Habakkuk under investigation for money laundering, fraud
The scandal in Saint Habakkuk monastery involves money laundering, fraud, and obtaining money by false pretences. A large sum of undeclared cash was found on the premises, leading to an investigation by the police. The Ministry of the Interior provided details on authorised collections conducted by the Abbey to compare with the undisclosed cash. Police are examining footage from the monastery’s closed-circuit system to determine when audio recording was activated and if any crimes were captured. The origin of €807,000 seized on March 5 is a key aspect of the investigation. Commercial banks are providing information on bank accounts held by senior monks. Counter-complaints have been filed by two archimandrites against Bishop Isaias. Other investigations include an assault by a monk on a woman and allegations of sexual harassment.
Money laundering investigations over monk scandal underway
Two monks at Osiou Avakoum monastery may be called to testify before the church’s investigative committee regarding a sex and cash scandal.
Probe into suspicious share transfers in spyware affair
The anti-money laundering unit (Mokas) is investigating suspicious transfers of shares in Cyprus-registered companies linked to the Predator spyware affair.
Imamoglu, the Turkish mayor most likely to challenge Erdogan, ’s rule
Fact: Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as the main challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s reign.
Tax Breaks the Rich Won’t Be Able To Get Starting in 2025
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in 2017 will expire in 2025, leading to increased income tax rates, reduced standard deductions, and the end of certain tax benefits for high-net-worth individuals. The estate tax exemption will also be reduced. Wealthy Americans should start preparing for these changes by considering income tax strategies and estate planning options.
The good, the bad and the reality of autism
The fact described in the text is that there is a lack of integrated care for individuals with autism over the age of 21.
Many GOP billionaires balked at Jan. 6. They’re coming back to Trump.
Nelson Peltz expressed remorse for voting for Donald Trump after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, but later had breakfast with Trump and other billionaires at his mansion in Palm Beach, Florida. Peltz has stated that he would “probably” vote for the GOP front-runner in 2024. Elite donors who were once critical of Trump are now rediscovering their affinity for him due to fears of President Biden’s tax agenda. Some billionaires are considering supporting Trump financially, including Larry Ellison and Richard Uihlein, while others like Ken Griffin and Peter Thiel remain resistant. Some tech investors and leaders in Silicon Valley who were alienated by Trump’s election-fraud crusade are now coming around to support him. Gary Cohn, who was once critical of Trump, has recently spoken positively about the former president. Robert Bigelow, who criticized Trump after the Capitol riot, has pledged million to a pro-Trump campaign group. Trump is facing financial challenges and is seeking support from wealthy donors to fund his campaign.
Thousands of fake dollars found in north
Police in the north have uncovered thousands of dollars’ worth of counterfeit American money in recent days.
Opinion: Dear Ontario: Corporate subsidies aren’t the path to prosperity
The Ontario budget included an extra 0 million for the Invest Ontario Fund to give more funds to large businesses. Ontario has overtaken Quebec as the biggest champion of taxpayer-funded subsidies, spending an average of .1 billion a year on corporate handouts since 2018. The author argues that cutting corporate taxes and eliminating corporate welfare would attract more businesses to Ontario and stimulate economic growth.