The official death toll from the flash floods in northern Afghanistan has risen to 153 people across three provinces, according to the Taliban’s interior ministry. The World Food Programme reported a higher death toll of more than 300 people.
An 82-year-old man from Paphos was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after firing a shot inside a building in a village in the Paphos district, injuring four people. The injured individuals were taken to Paphos general hospital for treatment. The shooter is expected to appear in court, and the police investigation is ongoing.
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An 82-year-old man in Paphos fired a shotgun into the air to stop late-night music from a nearby recreation centre, resulting in minor injuries to four patrons. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, bodily harm, and firearm offences. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The House plenum unanimously rejected a law that would give the chief of police the power to appoint specialist members of the force without following normal hiring procedures.
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Cyprus has the highest rate of healthcare-associated infections in the European Union, with 13.8% of patients contracting an infection while receiving healthcare. Additionally, Cyprus also has the highest rate of antimicrobial use in the EU and EEA, with 56.5% of hospital patients being prescribed antimicrobial medication.
Parliament unanimously rejected a law proposed by President Nikos Christodoulides, which would have allowed the police chief to unilaterally appoint and promote specialist staff regardless of their qualifications. Instead, the legislation sent back to Christodoulides allows the police chief to appoint specialist staff under certain conditions and upon the approval of the justice minister. The government argues that parliament’s version of the law is unconstitutional as it violates Article 80 of the constitution. Independent MP Kostis Efstathiou raised concerns about Christodoulides’ version of the law, stating that it would put democracy at risk.
The text discusses the intricacies of US minimum tax, specifically comparing the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) and BEPS Pillar Two. The fact described in the text is that both CAMT and the Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) pursue a 15% minimum tax rate and are imposed on large multinational corporations.
Konstantinos-Efraim, a 10-month-old boy in Cyprus, is fighting for his life due to a rare condition called spinal muscular atrophy type 1. Despite his urgent need for a home nurse, the government and authorities have been unresponsive and ineffective for four months. The boy’s father publicly shared their ordeal, highlighting the lack of action and responsibility from the government. The family faces financial struggles and challenges in accessing specialized nursing care. The government’s failure to implement early detection tests for such conditions is also criticized.