Larnaca port and marina must be concluded , “at all cost”
Projects worth €100 million are planned in Larnaca in the coming years.
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Turkey says Israel trade halted until permanent Gaza ceasefire
Turkey has decided not to resume trade with Israel, valued at billion a year, until a permanent ceasefire is established in Gaza with unrestricted humanitarian aid for Palestinians. This decision was made due to Israel’s actions in Gaza, leading Turkey to become the first key trade partner to halt exports and imports with Israel. Last month, Turkey had already restricted exports to Israel, and now all remaining trade between the two countries will be stopped. Top Turkish exports to Israel include steel, vehicles, plastics, electrical devices, and machinery, while imports from Israel are mainly fuels.
Greek comedian Katerina Vrana to speak at Leventis Gallery
Fact: Comedian Katerina Vrana will give a presentation titled ‘Fitting In’ regarding access to art at the A.G. Leventis Gallery in Nicosia on May 15 as part of the 1,2,3…Paint exhibition.
In Budget balancing act, what business wants to see
Fact: Business wants to see this year’s Budget focus on tax relief, reducing red tape, and support for upskilling.
Gov. Phil Murphy’s corporate tax to fund NJ Transit should be derailed
Fact: Trenton lawmakers are considering a new tax on businesses to fund NJ Transit, proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall
Columbia University has begun suspending pro-Palestinian student activists who refused to dismantle a protest camp on campus after negotiations failed. The crackdown follows similar protests at other university campuses across the U.S. Students are demanding divestment, transparency in university finances, and amnesty for those disciplined for participating in protests. The protests have sparked intense debate over freedom of expression and hate speech, with some students facing censure for criticizing the Israeli government or expressing support for Palestinian rights. Other campuses, like UCLA, have seen clashes between pro-Israeli activists and pro-Palestinian protesters. Law enforcement tactics, such as the use of pepper spray and flash-bang charges, have been criticized. Arrests have occurred at various universities, including Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Tech.
Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots protest against , ‘govt’
Fact: Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets to protest against the north’s ‘government’.
Innovative app aims to combat hate speech online
The Hope For Children CRC Policy Centre launched an app called “Hate Trackers Beyond Borders” to empower young people aged 14-25 to fight hate speech online. The initiative involves five leading organisations from four different countries and aims to educate users about hate speech, engage them in dialogue, and raise awareness about issues like gender equality and cultural diversity. The app is available in English, Greek, and two other languages, and provides practical experience and skills to recognize and oppose hate speech.
K-Battery Companies Worried about OECD’s New Global Minimum Tax Policy
The global minimum tax policy imposes a minimum corporate tax of 15 percent on multinational companies with annual global revenue exceeding 1 trillion won.
Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack
Fact: Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel on April 13 in retaliation for Israel’s suspected deadly strike on its embassy compound in Damascus on April 1.