After soft U.S. CPI, is Fed rate cut wishful thinking?
Fact: Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell indicated that officials are in no rush to cut borrowing costs.
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Navigating the complexities of Cyprus tax: A comprehensive guide
The Cypriot government encourages entrepreneurs to open new businesses in Cyprus, which has seen a steady increase in foreign attention in recent years, especially in the tourism and business sectors. Understanding the Cyprus tax authorities and income tax in Cyprus is essential before starting a business in the country.
What being a teenage girl in 1960s Britain was really like
The 1960s teenage girl is a pop culture icon, but the real experiences of women during that era were more complex. A study conducted on girls growing up in Britain between the 1950s and 1970s revealed diverse experiences, with some enjoying opportunities in London while others faced poverty and limited leisure options. Access to education and professional opportunities for girls was uneven, with many leaving school at 15 without qualifications. The fear of getting pregnant out of wedlock was prevalent, as access to contraception and sex education was limited. Early marriage was common, but easier access to divorce from 1969 provided a way out for some women.
Legal Service won, ’t contest verdict in Nicolaou case
The Legal Service has no intention to challenge the court verdict on Thanasis Nicolaou that ruled he was strangled.
‘, Rebuild Britain’: Labour sets out first steps for government
Keir Starmer, the leader of Britain’s opposition Labour party, outlined six priorities for his party if they win the upcoming national election.
Govt priority , ‘undoubtedly’ mental health
The government’s current priority is mental health. New initiatives to care for people dealing with mental health problems will be launched.
Former Cypriot passport-holder Deripaska calls latest US sanctions ‘balderdash’
Oleg Deripaska dismissed the latest U.S. sanctions on companies connected to a scheme as nonsense. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Russian companies disguising ownership of a .6 billion industrial stake controlled by Deripaska, leading to Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International dropping a planned purchase. Deripaska, previously sanctioned by Britain and the U.S., has challenged the sanctions, calling them groundless and absurd. He was also stripped of his Cypriot citizenship after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and added to the E.U.’s sanctions list in April 2022.
New platform in the works to monitor hospital infections
The government plans to launch an electronic platform to monitor healthcare-associated infections. The current methods of monitoring infections in Cyprus are not thorough enough, and the new platform will help hospitals carry out surveillance electronically so the data can be monitored by the health ministry. Cyprus has the highest rate of healthcare-associated infections in the EU and EEA, as well as the highest rate of antimicrobial use.
Strovolos lauded for boost to gender equality
Gender equality commissioner Josie Christooulou praised the Strovolos municipality for the progress it has made to boost gender equality. The municipality completed four out of five actions set out in an annual action plan for gender equality, including providing facilities such as a breastfeeding and pumping room for new mothers. Strovolos mayor Andreas Papacharalambous emphasized that the breastfeeding and pumping room is accessible to new mothers who work for the municipality or are visiting the building for another reason. The ultimate goal is to change attitudes and promote a more inclusive and humane treatment of all individuals. Gender equality is a government priority that affects daily lives.
Remand for suspect in , €52,000 fraud case
A 48-year-old man was remanded for eight days by the Nicosia district court for allegedly being involved in a case of phone fraud where individuals impersonated doctors.