Tax Policy The differences in proposed tax policy between the presumptive presidential candidates, at this point, in the two main parties — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — are vast, according to Garrett Watson, senior policy analyst with Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax policy think tank. “The differences between what (the candidates) … Read more
Fact: Akel MP Irini Charalambidou criticized the attorney-general’s office for its handling of the prosecution of former Volunteerism Commissioner Yiannakis Yiannaki, who is accused of forging his academic qualifications.
Cyprus is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants stranded in the buffer zone, with the Red Cross already offering aid. The country has obligations under the EU’s Green Line Regulation and is cautious about becoming a new route for illegal immigrants. Fourteen migrants from Afghanistan, Sudan, Cameroon, and Iran are stranded near a university campus in Aglantzia. The UN Peacekeeping Force and UNHCR are working to assist them, as Cyprus has temporarily suspended asylum applications and increased patrols along the buffer zone. Additionally, asylum applications for Syrian nationals have been suspended due to human rights violations in Syria.
The Rectors and Presidents of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance have issued a joint statement emphasizing the significance of the upcoming European elections and calling on all students, faculty, and staff to participate.
The Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival is back with seven unique performances at the Rialto Theatre and Nicosia Municipal Theatre. Italy’s performances include “AMAE” exploring co-dependency in relationships and “Save the Last Dance for Me” reviving the Polka Chinata dance tradition. Ticket prices are €8, with free admission for students, soldiers, pensioners, and professional dancers. Free transportation is available from Nicosia to Limassol for certain performances.
More than billion worth of cryptocurrency has moved into a new type of platform called EigenLayer, which offers rewards to investors in exchange for locking up their tokens.
The 27th edition of the Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus is taking place at Axiothea Mansion in old Nicosia from June to July. The festival will feature performances by local and international artists from various countries, including Cyprus, Bulgaria, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Portugal. The festival will include recitals, dance performances, literature and poetry evenings, theatre productions, and more.
Health Minister Michalis Damianou is working on legislation to set up university clinics, facing opposition from the University of Cyprus and the government doctors’ union Pasyki. The main disagreement is about who should run the clinics, with the University of Cyprus wanting academic doctors in charge, while Pasyki prefers experienced hospital doctors. Damianou believes in a gradual approach where academic doctors work alongside hospital doctors and eventually take over. He does not agree with the University of Cyprus’ stance and emphasizes the stability of the hospitals and public sector doctors.
Climate change is impacting the Canadian wine industry, with recent events like a cold snap in the Okanagan Valley causing significant damage to grapevines. The industry must adapt to changing environmental conditions by embracing new production methods, technologies, and sustainable farming practices. Policymakers should support the transition to a more sustainable future for the wine industry. Additionally, changing consumer trends, such as a decrease in wine consumption and a preference for quality over quantity, are also affecting the industry. Despite these challenges, there is hope that adaptation strategies and agritech innovation can help mitigate the impacts of climate change and lead to a more sustainable and innovative viticulture sector.
The complex terrorism case involving 41-year-old Orkhan Asadov, accused of recruiting and organizing criminal activities against Israelis in Nicosia, reached a critical point. The trial within a trial process concluded with final arguments from both sides, and the judicial panel reserved its decision for July 5. The defense attorneys argued that the Police accessed the defendants’ mobile phones unlawfully, while the prosecuting authority defended the legality of the procedures. The case began after Asadov’s arrest in September 2021, and he denies charges related to terrorism, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering.