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Who says no to the richest woman?

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Who says no to the richest woman?

Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest woman and a patron of the National Gallery, requested her caricature portrait be removed from an exhibition by artist Vincent Namatjira, but the gallery refused. Namatjira’s paintings use satire to comment on power and privilege, prompting viewers to reflect on influential individuals. In New York, artist Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative work features a middle-aged man urinating in public, dedicated to invisible groups in society. Despite controversy, Cattelan has been invited to the Vatican’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale this year.

Cyprus, ’ festival scene comes alive this June

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Cyprus, ’ festival scene comes alive this June

Fact: Cyprus will have a vibrant cultural scene this summer with events such as the Cyprus International Accordion Festival, Vegan Fam Flavours, Cyprus Pride March, Cyprus Fashion Film Festival, MBS Wellbeing Day Festival, Lavender Festival, Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival, Summer Jazz Project, and Paphos International Film Festival.

ask bbf: , – a trusted source of all-inclusive real estate services

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ask bbf: , – a trusted source of all-inclusive real estate services

BBF is Limassol’s top developer in sales of residential real estate and prioritizes customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services. They have launched ask bbf: to offer end-to-end support and enhance the customer experience. Customers can receive no-cost advice tailored to their specific needs and connect with expert teams for legal, financial, design, rental, and maintenance support.

PAM award recognises CyI for climate crisis work

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PAM award recognises CyI for climate crisis work

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) won a Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) Award for its research and educational activities addressing the climate crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region.

Hellenic Bank champions green transition at Nicosia summit

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Hellenic Bank champions green transition at Nicosia summit

The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit highlighted the vision and actions necessary for the green transition of the Cypriot economy. Hellenic Bank is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and has set clear goals and indicators to reduce its environmental footprint. The bank offers specialized green products to combat climate change and improve energy efficiency. Cyprus Agriculture Minister introduced a pilot program for green roofs, and the Energy Minister expressed caution regarding hydrogen usage. European Commissioner for Climate Action emphasized Cyprus’ potential in renewable energy and the importance of investments in sustainable transport. European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety highlighted the health impacts of the climate crisis, including heatwaves and air pollution.

‘, Young Cypriots must balance short-term gains and future financial security’

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‘, Young Cypriots must balance short-term gains and future financial security’

Fact: Christopher Zachariou stresses the importance of selecting the right investment vehicles tailored to individual circumstances and advocates for the establishment of personal pension plans to supplement retirement income.

Police catch credit card thieves with aid from public

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Police catch credit card thieves with aid from public

Three wanted individuals were arrested by police in Famagusta for theft and use of a stolen credit card, following a tip-off from a member of the public.

City, ’s winning mindset helped beat Arsenal in title race, says Rodri

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City, ’s winning mindset helped beat Arsenal in title race, says Rodri

Manchester City won the Premier League title, overtaking Arsenal by two points. Rodri attributed City’s success to their winning mentality throughout the season.

Delay in issuance of tax refund for 2013-14: CTO involved in justice maladministration: FTO

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Delay in issuance of tax refund for 2013-14: CTO involved in justice maladministration: FTO

The Federal Tax Ombudsman has declared that the Corporate Tax Office in Islamabad is involved in maladministration for delaying tax refunds for the years 2013 and 2014. The FTO has ordered the FBR to settle the refund proceedings with compensation for the delay as per law.

New vehicle sales decline 17pc on high taxes, interest rates

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New vehicle sales decline 17pc on high taxes, interest rates

Sales of new vehicles in Kenya fell 17.66 percent in the first quarter of 2024, the sharpest drop in seven years. This decline was attributed to increased taxation, rising interest rates, and a weakened shilling. Dealers such as Isuzu, CFAO, and Simba Corporation have been struggling in a tough operating environment, with climbing interest rates and pending bills affecting demand. The Kenya Revenue Authority also increased duty on shipping cars into the country, further impacting sales. Isuzu East Africa and CFAO Motors Kenya, which control a significant portion of new vehicle sales, experienced declines in sales, while Simba Corp saw a modest increase. The falling demand for vehicles has also affected government revenues.