Geert Wilders, a Dutch nationalist, is close to reaching an agreement with his prospective right-wing government partners almost six months after his election victory.
Fact: Nicosia will host several festivals this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including the On Bodies Fest and the 3rd Femme Fest.
Three people have been killed in unrest in New Caledonia after France’s National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island.
Fact: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the National Board of Revenue (NBR) not to increase taxes on food, agro-related items, and fertilizers in the upcoming budget.
The Detroit City Council approved a 15-year extension of the Renaissance Zone Act, allowing the Detroit Medical Center to continue receiving tax exemptions.
– The rally was held prior to the city’s Finance and Management Committee meeting
– City Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan stated that the issue involves businesses that have filed tax documents with the city and those that haven’t
– Kaplan believes that tracking down businesses that don’t file tax documents is crucial for generating tax revenue
– Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas emphasized the importance of revenue collection for the city’s fiscal health
– Union leaders are demanding action and accountability from the City Administration to ensure corporations pay their fair share
– City officials acknowledge the need to modernize tax collection processes
– The estimated amount of uncollected taxes represents less than 1% of the city’s overall budget
– The city’s initial calculation of total business taxes owed is based on annual “gross receipts” estimates provided by businesses
– A ransomware attack delayed the city’s ability to collect taxes in 2023.
Betsafe has exited the Kenyan market due to increased taxation, rendering its employees jobless.
Fact: The image of an elderly woman lying on the pavement at a Paphos bus stop in the absence of any shelter was described as “tragic and unacceptable” by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades.
– Most young Cypriots who will not vote in the upcoming European elections say they have no trust in the political system.
– Cyprus has the lowest number of youths active in initiatives aimed at changing society, at 31 per cent.
– The proportion of respondents mentioning distrust in the political system in general as a reason for not voting is the highest in Cyprus (28 per cent).
– Not liking any political party or candidate is a reason for not voting for 24 per cent of respondents in Cyprus.
– 53 per cent of young people in Cyprus said they intended to vote.
– A large majority reported that the education system in their countries prepared them well for the challenges they face.
– 64 per cent of young Cypriots believe that the EU has an impact on their daily lives.
Cypriot authorities are investigating possible breaches of EU sanctions on Russian billionaires related to the war in Ukraine. Investigators are looking into cases involving high-profile individuals like Alexei Mordashov, who reportedly transferred shares worth €1.4 billion to his wife after the sanctions were imposed. The Attorney General’s office met with investigators to review progress and issue instructions, with potential prosecutions looming. Sources indicate that evidence from foreign countries is being sought to support potential charges, with funds leaving Cyprus before the sanctions were implemented being a focus of the investigation.