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Many GOP billionaires balked at Jan. 6. They’re coming back to Trump.

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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.

US rejected Turkish demands to ‘kill’ Cyprus humanitarian corridor to Gaza

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US rejected Turkish demands to ‘kill’ Cyprus humanitarian corridor to Gaza

Ankara has been trying to derail the ‘Amaltheia’ plan by seeking to sabotage any planning involving the Republic of Cyprus, with Turkish officials making arguments against the Cyprus maritime corridor. However, Washington has supported the Cypriot initiative and ignored Ankara’s attempts to persuade Arab governments that Cyprus is involved in transferring weapons to Israel. Turkey has also resorted to providing its own humanitarian assistance to Gaza in an attempt to block the maritime corridor. Despite this, ‘Amaltheia’ has received international support. Washington is attempting a rapprochement with Ankara, with Turkish President Tayip Erdogan scheduled to visit the States on May 9th. Cyprus has proven to be a trustworthy and reliable asset in the region.

Christodoulides to meet halloumi stakeholders in April

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Christodoulides to meet halloumi stakeholders in April

Fact: The deadline for goat and sheep milk to make up half of PDO halloumi has been extended to 2029.

A , ‘love of loneliness’ marks demands for two-state solution in Cyprus

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A , ‘love of loneliness’ marks demands for two-state solution in Cyprus

Fact: The Turkish Cypriot pro-solution camp believes that any new Cyprus negotiation process should have predetermined timeframes and clear consequences of failure to have a chance of success.

Charalambos & Elena Pattihis Foundation: Α beacon of philanthropy and culture

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Charalambos & Elena Pattihis Foundation: Α beacon of philanthropy and culture

The Charalambos & Elena Pattihis Foundation, established in 2020, supports the Cypriot community through its pillars of action: Social Welfare, Education, Culture, Health, and the Environment. In 2023, the Foundation continued to improve the quality of life in Cyprus by supporting cultural preservation, education, healthcare, social welfare partnerships, community support, volunteerism, and environmental conservation efforts. The Foundation also expanded its board of directors to strengthen governance and strategic direction.

Xanthos Sarris. The “Eureka” of success!

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Xanthos Sarris. The “Eureka” of success!

Fact: Xanthos Sarris founded the EUREKA company in 1959 after discovering the potential of a whitening product.

EPIC Tax Proposal being discussed in North Platte

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EPIC Tax Proposal being discussed in North Platte

The EPIC Tax proposal aims to eliminate property, income, inheritance, and corporate taxes and replace them with a 7.5% consumption tax rate. Without this program, farmers in rural Nebraska may face a 1% increase in property taxes, leading to higher costs for consumers at the grocery store. The proposal is aimed at keeping essential services funded and preventing frustrations with landowners and consumers. The program is still in the signature gathering stage before potentially being considered by the Nebraska State Legislature for a vote.

Tennessee lawmakers split on how and why to give businesses major tax help under fear of lawsuit

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Tennessee lawmakers split on how and why to give businesses major tax help under fear of lawsuit

Republicans in the Tennessee House and Senate are planning to offer businesses new tax help worth over billion. The Senate has passed a proposal that includes .56 billion in one-time refunds for potentially 100,000 businesses and 3 million in annual tax breaks. The House has presented a version that limits tax refunds to 0 million, requires public disclosure of businesses receiving refunds, and sets limits on suing. The debate is complicated by Tennessee’s financial situation and concerns that the state’s franchise tax may violate the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause.

250 nurses , ‘doing anything but nursing’

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250 nurses , ‘doing anything but nursing’

Around 250 seconded nurses are being forced to perform other duties in addition to or instead of their own jobs, leaving hospitals short of nurses.

Ministers discuss healthcare cooperation

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Ministers discuss healthcare cooperation

Health Minister Michael Damianos and Greek Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistocleous discussed upcoming collaborations in transplants between Cyprus and Greece through two agreements. The first agreement involves organ donation in Greece from deceased donors and lung transplants at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre for Cypriot patients, while the second agreement addresses cases of incompatible pairs for kidney transplantation in Cyprus and Greece, facilitating kidney exchanges between the two countries.