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From Latin America to the Mediterranean: Iberoamerican film festival returns

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From Latin America to the Mediterranean: Iberoamerican film festival returns

2nd Iberoamerican Film Festival is the second edition of the festival with Latin American film screenings. It is organized by the embassies of Brazil, Cuba, Peru, Portugal, and Spain, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes de Nicosia and The Friends of the Cinema Society. The festival will take place on May 21, 23, 28, 30, and June 4 at Cine Studio, University of Nicosia. All screenings will be shown in their original language with subtitles in English or Greek, and entry is free.

Truth must shine over Thanasis Nicolaou, ’s death, Christodoulides says

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Truth must shine over Thanasis Nicolaou, ’s death, Christodoulides says

Fact: President Nikos Christodoulides stressed that the newly appointed investigators must begin work immediately to uncover the truth about the death of Thanasis Nicolaou, who was found dead under Alassa bridge in September 2005.

Why the American-Anglo-Canadian plan of 1978 failed

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Why the American-Anglo-Canadian plan of 1978 failed

The Soviet Union influenced Akel to reject a solution plan proposed by the US, UK, and Canada for the Cyprus problem in 1976. The Soviet Union did not want the Cyprus problem to be solved by a US initiative, as it would strengthen the US’s prestige in the region and maintain tension in Greece-Turkey relations.

Navigating the thin line: Racism and discrimination in Cyprus

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Navigating the thin line: Racism and discrimination in Cyprus

Fact: Discrimination and racism are issues that foreigners face in Cyprus, with instances of mistreatment based on nationality, ethnicity, or skin color. It is important to differentiate between acts of racism, which involve a belief in the superiority of one race over others, and acts of discrimination, which can manifest in unequal treatment or prejudice without necessarily being rooted in racial superiority.

Helicopter carrying Iran, ’s President Raisi makes rough landing, Iranian media say

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Helicopter carrying Iran, ’s President Raisi makes rough landing, Iranian media say

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were involved in a helicopter crash while crossing a mountainous area in heavy fog on their way back from a visit to Azerbaijan.

UAE corporate tax: Maximise benefits by enjoying exemptions and opting reliefs

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UAE corporate tax: Maximise benefits by enjoying exemptions and opting reliefs

Certain resident juridical persons, such as government entities, government-controlled entities, businesses engaged in natural resource extraction, those involved in non-extractive natural resource businesses, and natural persons with business revenue below Dh1 million in a Gregorian calendar year, are exempt from corporate tax.

Clampdown on foreign property buyers in the north

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Clampdown on foreign property buyers in the north

Fact: The Turkish Cypriot administration is working on legal amendments to limit the number of properties that foreigners can purchase in the northern part of Cyprus.

As wealth inequality rises in Cyprus both people and democracy suffer

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As wealth inequality rises in Cyprus both people and democracy suffer

Cyprus households have a median net wealth of €200,400 in 2021, with the top 10% holding 46.1% of the net wealth. Wealth inequality is increasing, with the Gini coefficient for wealth distribution rising. Inheritance and bequests are a major factor in explaining wealth inequality. Returns to capital have grown faster than returns to labor, leading to greater wealth accumulation by households owning capital. High wealth inequality has profound socioeconomic effects and political consequences in shaping election outcomes and policies.

South African election: the fall of the ANC

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South African election: the fall of the ANC

– The African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa is facing a decline in support and is expected to receive less than 50% of the vote in the upcoming election.
– The decline of the ANC has not led to the emergence of new parties with new ideas, but rather the same old parties with the same old ideas.
– South Africa remains a country with high levels of poverty and inequality, with official unemployment at 32%.
– Former president Jacob Zuma has founded a new party that is expected to attract Zulu votes and further decrease the ANC’s support.
– The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, led by Julius Malema, is polling at 11.5% and has a radical platform that includes nationalizing banks and mines.
– Malema’s best chance of gaining power may be through a coalition with the ANC.
– Despite challenges, South Africa still has resources and potential for change.

IWW Cyprus: Workers spend the majority of their daily lives in undemocratic workplaces

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IWW Cyprus: Workers spend the majority of their daily lives in undemocratic workplaces

The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) is a global labor union that has been organizing in Cyprus since 2020. The IWW stands out from traditional trade unions by being a union for all workers, including minorities, migrants, and sex workers. The IWW is not trying to be friendly with employers and government, unlike traditional unions. The IWW is a horizontal organization that values transparency and full participation rights for all members. The IWW encourages workers to join traditional trade unions as well. In Cyprus, the IWW organizes all workers under one big union, unlike traditional federations divided by profession or sector. The IWW aims to prioritize organizing over mere mobilizing and believes in forming strong relationships with fellow workers.