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Startup World Cup coming to Cyprus , — $1 million grand prize on the line

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Startup World Cup coming to Cyprus , — $1 million grand prize on the line

– The largest global pitch competition, Startup World Cup, is making its debut in Cyprus this year.
– The application phase for startups commences on March 25 and entries will be accepted until May 12.
– The winner of the regional cup will have the opportunity to compete in the San Francisco Grand Finale and potentially win an investment prize from Pegasus Tech Ventures.
– The Startup World Cup regional finals will take place in Cyprus, gathering over 100 startups from any domain and at any stage.
– Participating startups must have an entity and connection with Cyprus that can be verified.
– The application process includes filling in a registration form, describing the startup, attaching a pitch deck, waiting for results, and participating in an offline pitching contest with an independent jury.
– The final pitching and winner selection will take place on May 28 in Limassol during The Future of AI Summit.
– The World Cup winner will receive special prizes from partners and gain widespread coverage and celebration from global and local media partners.

Dividend Tax Rates in Europe

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Dividend Tax Rates in Europe

The text provides information about dividend tax rates in Europe for the year 2023. The fact described in the text is that Ireland has the highest top dividend tax rate in Europe at 51 percent, followed by Denmark and the UK.

Missouri House again votes to cut corporate income taxes • Missouri Independent

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Missouri House again votes to cut corporate income taxes • Missouri Independent

The Missouri House sent a bill repealing the corporate income tax to the Senate. The bill would gradually reduce the tax rate from 4% to 0% by 2028. The bill passed on a party-line vote, with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed. The bill is estimated to reduce state revenues by at least 4 million when fully implemented. Last year, a similar bill to cut the corporate tax rate in half was not approved by the Senate. The state currently has a surplus of .4 billion but revenues are lagging behind. The bill also bars corporations from claiming state tax credits against corporate tax liability once the rate is reduced to zero.

EXPLAINER-Turkey’s local vote a test for Erdogan and his main rival Imamoglu

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EXPLAINER-Turkey’s local vote a test for Erdogan and his main rival Imamoglu

Turkey is holding municipal elections across 81 provinces on Sunday, March 31. President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party is aiming to reclaim cities it lost in 2019, including Istanbul and Ankara. Polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in eastern provinces and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the rest of the country. Initial results are expected by 10 p.m. Analysts see the vote as a gauge of Erdogan’s support and the opposition’s durability, especially in Istanbul. The budget of Istanbul metropolitan municipality is significantly larger than other cities in the country. Controlling big cities can give parties influence over financing and job creation. Istanbul holds special importance for Erdogan as he rose to the national political stage during his time as mayor. Imamoglu, the incumbent CHP Mayor of Istanbul, is facing a tight race against AKP’s Murat Kurum. The outcome of the elections could impact Erdogan’s pursuit of a new constitution that could potentially extend his rule beyond 2028.

CySEC toughens oversight on cross-border activities

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CySEC toughens oversight on cross-border activities

CySEC is increasing supervision of high and medium high-risk firms involved in distributing complex financial products, focusing on their cross-border operations.

Presidents of Cyprus and Estonia discuss deepening partnership

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Presidents of Cyprus and Estonia discuss deepening partnership

The Presidents of Cyprus and Estonia noted the similarities between their countries and agreed to deepen cooperation in areas such as investments, cybersecurity, and shipping. They expressed strong support for the reunification of Cyprus based on a bicommunal and bizonal federation. Estonia also appreciated Cyprus’s efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza and supported Cyprus as a frontline member state facing migration challenges. The two countries discussed enhancing bilateral relations in various fields, including cybersecurity, digitalization, maritime, and tourism. They also emphasized the importance of continuing solidarity towards Ukraine.

Mistakes real estate investors should avoid

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Mistakes real estate investors should avoid

Fact: Real estate investment offers potential for generating passive income, capital appreciation over time, and diversification of an investment portfolio.